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November 22, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 85 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:16 p.m. · Committee on Audit
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Audit Committee meet after Free Cash has been certified and before the Tax Classification Hearing, with Mary Sahady from Hague, Sahady & Co., CFO Ari Sky, Treasurer Renee Fernandes and Administrative…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Winterson)
7:03p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
84 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Union Street, East of Water Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #2112).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #2113).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the Order adopted by the Council on October 13, 2016, which authorized the City to enter into an eight (8) year lease for the purchase of two pumpers is hereby Rescinded and be it further ordered that the City enter into an…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2114).”
Ordered, that the Order adopted by the City Council on October 13, 2016, and signed by the Mayor on October 18, 2016, which authorized the City to enter into an eight year lease for the purchase of two pumpers is hereby Rescinded; and Be It Further Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2115).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $8,336,514.00 for a repair project at the John Avery Parker Elementary School and amending the Orders passed September 1, 2015 and March 22, 2016 to provide that a portion of each such Order be allocated to the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2116).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #2117).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to accept an easement for drainage purposes across the following properties owned by 1) Ida T. Guilbert, 2) Sheila E. Morris and 3) Sheila E. Morris formerly Sheila Leconte for properties located off Stratford…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2118).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby accepts band authorizes the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of New Bedford, a drainage Easement from 1) Ida Guilbert, 2) Shelia E. Morris and 3) Shelia E. Morris formally Shelia Leconte for properties located off Stratford and shown as Lots 201,…
Adopted November 30, 2016
From the minutes
“Adopted November 30, 2016. (Matter #2119).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that the City Council and Mayor hereby approve the policy entitled “Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund” for the purpose of establishing guidelines for the management of the City’s OPEB liability.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2120).”
Ordered, that the City Council and Mayor hereby approve the policy entitled “Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund” for the purpose of establishing guidelines for the management of the City’s OPEB liability, as presented to the City Council on November 22, 2016.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Arlindo Spencer, 389 Cedar Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 1005089 in the amount of $156.80. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Mark Dasilva, Acushnet, MA 02743, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2123).”
Application, Mark Dasilva, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #2124).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council approval of the Application on behalf of Jason Lobo d/b/a Good Times Limo, 400 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2125).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jason Lobo d/b/a Good Times Limo, 400 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1732).”
A Bond Order to Authorize A Borrowing to Pay the Costs of Construction of Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Improvements Including Quittacas Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, High Hill Reservoir Upgrades, A Lead Service Abatement Program, A Water Meter Replacement and Advanced Metering…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1798).”
A Bond Order to Authorize A Borrowing to Pay the Costs of Projects Outlined in the City's Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan Including Supplemental Integrated Capital Planning, Wastewater Collection System Improvements, Pumping Station Improvements, A Wastewater…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1800).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, on behalf of concerned citizens, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider changing existing "No Parking" signs, on the eastern most side of East Rodney French Boulevard, starting at Ricketson Street, north to Nina Street to "Beach Parking Only" signs during…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #2126).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that the City install Warning Signs along with Fines along the Harborwalk, relative to people not picking up after their dogs, there are dispensaries at the Harborwalk which are supposed to be stocked with supplies for cleaning up after pets; and…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #2127).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that control of the Lots shown on City of New Bedford Assessors maps as Map 69, Lots 31, 53, 55, 61, 63, and 65 be placed under the control of the Park Board to be used for the purpose of a dog park, so called, for use by the public as an area for…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2128).”
An Order, Ordered, that the care, custody, management, and control of six (6) parcels of land shown on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Maps as Map 69, Lots 31, 53, 55, 61, 63, and 65 be, and hereby are, transferred to the City of New Bedford Park Board for recreational purposes, specifically to be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, nays 0. (Matter #2129).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the City accept the capital gift of $225,000.00 from the Stanton Foundation for the capital construction of a dog recreational space in the area of Greenwood Street and Hathaway Boulevard, as shown on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Maps as Map 69,…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #2130).”
An Order, Ordered, that pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 53A, the City of New Bedford accept the monetary grant of two hundred twenty-five thousand ($225,000.00) Dollars from the Stanton Foundation for construction of a dog park in the area of Greenwood Street and Hathaway…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #2131).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Oliveria and Rebeiro, requesting, that our State Legislative Delegation join us and other communities across the Country and not deport masses of illegal’s in order to insure harmony and safety in our community and to not discriminate against a group of people.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILED
Yes: Coelho, RebeiroNo: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Coelho and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.) (Matter #2132).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jenny Mejia d/b/a Jenny’s Transportation, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #2133).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Maria Raposo, d/b/a T&r Transportation, 47 Elaine Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #2134).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joseph Vargas, 60 Highland Drive, Centerville, MA 02672 & Dean Murphy 50 Son Hill Road, Centerville, MA 02668 d/b/a Airport Taxi LLP, P.o. Box 36 Centerville, MA 02632, hereby submitting a copy of the Application…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2135).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Imad Saker, 25 Donald Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a I Drive, 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2136).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter of support, dated November 14, 2016, to the Members of the Planning Board, regarding petitions for the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc. and the Women’s Development Corporation. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2137).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of an email relative to a Proposed Parking Regulation regarding expired inspectional stickers on vehicles parked on City streets, whether these vehicles be operable or inoperable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2138).”
Communication, Michael Heffernan, Commissioner of Local Services for Massachusetts Department of Revenue to New Bedford City Council President Linda Morad, sharing Dor’s Local Services Excess and Deficiency Report for public schools within the Greater New Bedford area. (To be Received and Placed on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2139).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Elm Street to Union Street; Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street; Second Street, from Elm Street to Union Street;…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Maria Costa, 114 West Rodney French Boulevard, and the abutting neighbors, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure install a cement or tar sidewalk on the west side of West Rodney French Boulevard, from Warren Street, south to David…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #2143).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Kyle Duarte d/b/a Expo’s Liquors, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign to overhang City property at 281 County Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2144).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Erica Chevalier, d/b/a Glitz and Glamour, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 2803 Acushnet Avenue. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2145).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Roger Chouinard, d/b/a Purchase Street Records, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 767 Purchase Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2146).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Victor and Denise Desousa, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 241 – 243 Ashley Boulevard. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2147).”
Communication, Council President Morad submitting a copy of a letter to Luso-American Financial, 128 Union Street, thanking them for the invitation to the grand opening and holiday party at the new Downtown New Bedford location.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2148).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 21, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2149).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 27, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2150).”
Minutes, Board of Park Commissioners, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 19, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2151).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2 – 70 Barrett Street and Barrett Street, Southside, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2152).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 Mt. Pleasant Street to Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2153).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 167 – 169 Jefferson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2154).”
Application, Geosearch Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 705 – 999 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2155).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 830 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2156).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 29 – 31 Branscomb Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2157).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 Richmond Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2158).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1477 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2159).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 183 – 185 Adams Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2160).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 2 – 70 Barrett Street and Barrett Street, Southside, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2161).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 11 Mt. Pleasant Street to Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2162).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 167 – 169 Jefferson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2163).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 705 – 999 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2164).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 830 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2165).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 29 – 31 Branscomb Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2166).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 31 Richmond Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2167).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 1477 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2168).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 183 – 185 Adams Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2169).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 16, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 511 Bedford Street (#2170) Ryan Street/John Street (#2171) Park Avenue/Mary Street (#2172)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 327 Bolton Street (#2173) Davis Street/Ashley Boulevard (#2174) 14 Sagamore Street (#2175) 12 Gosnold Street (#2176)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 18, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Social Street, off McGurk Street (#2179) Point Street, South of Bayview Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 18, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 137 Rochambeau Street (#2186) 791 Purchase Street (#2187)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillors Rebeiro, Abreu, Martins and Lopes, requesting that Dr. Sam Tsemberis, Founder of the “Pathways Housing First Program,” Cecil Hickman, Director of the Dog Tags Program, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, and Inspectional Services…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2188).”
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #2188).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the land donated to the City by the Historical Society across the street from the Nathan and Mary “Polly” Johnson House located at 21 Seventh Street be turned into a park honoring the Abolitionists in New Bedford for their important work. (To be…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2189).”
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #2189).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that a representative from DPI come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to explain the dissemination of salt throughout the City for the upcoming winter.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2190).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #2190).”
Written Motion, Councillors Rebeiro and Abreu, requesting that a Representative from DPI come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the city garbage cans and where they are located throughout the City and how often does DPI examine whether some should be moved based on…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. ( Councillors Carney, Gomes, and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2191).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2191).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, that the Administration and the Department of Public Infrastructure immediately replace the Christmas bows on the wreaths in the South End Business District along Brock Avenue and Rodney French Boulevard, this request was made during the…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2192).”
Referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #2192).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 6 of the City Code by the addition of Article Ix adopting the Stretch Code, 780 Cmr Appendix 115.Aa, to the 9th Edition Massachusetts Building Code. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0.…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #1714).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1714).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adopt as Amended, the Ordinance, Relative to Recreational Vehicles.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2194).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2194).”
Ordinance,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2195).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #2195).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, that a letter be sent to the State Legislature asking that they consider amending the State Law prohibiting 4-wheeled quads and off-road recreational vehicles (that are registered) to allow them access to public state parks and…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2196).”
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the State Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the State Legislative Delegation. (Matter #2196).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council referral of the Proposed Parking Regulations related to uninspected motor vehicles to the Traffic Commission.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2197).”
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #2197).”
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