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February 23, 2017
84 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, 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
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Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits and Hearing: Cottage Street, North of one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Cottage Street, North of Hawthorn Street. Hawthorn Street Donna Rosa, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric was present and in…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0196).”
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 #0197).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form, dated January 11, 2017, to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following an Order: elementary school: Elizabeth Carter Brooks located at 212 Nemasket Street.…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #0199).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting amended Loan Order appropriating 029. 02/23/2017 $21,608,000 for the purpose of financing the construction of the West End Sewer Separation Project – Phase 4, West End Sewer Separation Project – Phase 5, Deane Street Sewer Separation…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0201).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,008,667.00 from Water, Free Cash, to Water Stabilization Fund. Transfers
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0202).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0203).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,000,000.00 from Water Free Cash, to Water, Other Charges.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0204).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0205).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $45,000.00 from Airport, Salaries & Wages and $25,000.00 from Airport, Other Charges to Airport, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed File. (Matter #0206).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport, Salaries and Wages and the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport, Other Charges be and the same is hereby…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order regarding the proceeds from the sale of bonds and the disposition of premiums as required by the Municipal Modernization Act.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0208).”
An Order Supplements All Previous Loan Orders to Provide That Any Premium on Bonds and Notes, Less Costs of Issuance, May Be Applied to the Project for Which Such Bonds or Notes Are Issued and That the Borrowing Authority Shall Be Reduced Accordingly as Permitted by the Municipal Modernization Act.…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Sewer Abatement Robert Beaulieu, 187 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA, 02740, Account No. 1024237, in the amount of Request: 187 $224.48. Shawmut Avenue Abatement Granted.
Shawmut Avenue Abatement Granted
From the minutes
“Shawmut Avenue Abatement Granted. (Matter #0213).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Sewer Jillian Carmel/Stephanie Rocha, 604 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Account No. 1000087, in Abatement Request: 604 County the amount of $44.80. Street Abatement Granted.
Street Abatement Granted
From the minutes
“Street Abatement Granted. (Matter #0214).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, City Council, submitting the Appointment of William T. Appointment: Barr, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission; Mr. Barr who previously served as an William T. Barr – Historical Alternate and term expired February 2017; will be replacing Cory Pacheco…
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0216).”
Reappointment: Diane Henry – Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Diane Historical Henry, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2020. Commission
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0217).”
Reappointment: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Glen Glen Grimes – Traffic Commission Grimes, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Traffic Commission; this term will expire December 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0218).”
Appointment: Michael Peter Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael Antunes II - Peter Antunes, II, New Bedford, MA 02740 as a Constable. Constable
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0219).”
031. 02/23/2017 Application, Michael Peter Antunes, II, New Bedford, MA 02740 for Appointment as a Constable. Appointment: Michael Peter Confirmed. (#0220) Antunes II – ------------ Constable Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Joseph C. Latimer,…
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment Reappointment and Grant the Waiver of Residency for James E. Boyle, South Dartmouth, MA, to and Waiver of the Harbor Development Commission; this term will expire December 2018.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Motion was made to follow the Recommendation of the Committee, Confirm the Reappointment and Grant the Development Waiver FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Carney, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Motion was made to follow the Recommendation of the Committee, Confirm the Reappointment and Grant the Development Waiver FAILED – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Morad and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) Commission (Matter #0224).”
An Order: Elm Order, amending the Loan Order adopted by the City Council on December 17, 2015, and signed by the Street Parking Mayor on December 23, 2015, to remove the language requiring the reduction of the bond by $511,254.00 the amount Garage repairs of the Federal Land Access Program grant.…
19, Section 19-7 Personnel Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“19, Section 19-7 Personnel Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0195).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances revise the Code of Substitute Ordinance, Chapter 19, Section 19-7.1, Section (c) to amend said Section to accommodate the structure of the recently Motion: Unit C Classification and ordained Unit C Classification and…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0225).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7.1 Relative to Personnel – an Ordinance – Amending Compensation of employees as fixed. Chapter 19, Section
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage. 19-7.1 – Compensation of (#0226) employees as fixed
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage. 19-7.1 – Compensation of (#0226) employees as fixed..”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford study the potential cost savings associated with the establishment of an Opt-Out Medical Insurance Program for City employees. (To be Opt-Out Medical Referred to Mayor Mitchell, CFO Ari Sky, Personal Director Sandy…
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (#0227) City Employees
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (#0227) City Employees.”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings Finance meet with a Representative of the Mayor’s Office and the Commissioner of the Department of Public Costs of second Infrastructure, Zeb Arruda, for the complete financial costs of the second…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0228).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure, Zeb Arruda and a Representative of the One Million Dollar Administration to break down to the Committee how much road and street work…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0229).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more, that any new construction and/or reconstruction of traffic lights installed at main intersections throughout the City be equipped with surveillance and Install surveillance traffic control cameras, this is to include any major road work…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0230).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission take a look at making the East and West beach areas a “20 Mile Per Hour” speed limit during the summer months in order to guarantee safe “20 Mile Per Hour “ speed limit during pedestrian crossing at the beach areas, on the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0231).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the governing structure of the Board of Park Commissioners, as it relates to the Members of the said board. (To be Review of the governing structure Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.) of the Board of…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#0232) Commissioners
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#0232) Commissioners.”
Maintenance Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that Fire Chief Gomes be invited to appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods regarding mechanical issues with the Fire Department’s apparatus, per New Bedford Firefighters Local 841, also to be invited; Jason Barker,…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0235).”
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson and Abreu, requesting, that due to the expansion of the New Harbormaster needed Bedford Waterfront, the new refrigeration at the State Pier, the addition of international freighters coming into New at the State Pier/Harbor Bedford Harbor, the increase of…
Motion was made to Refer to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED
Yes: Abreu, WintersonNo: Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Refer to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 8. (Councillors Abreu and Winterson IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0236).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, on behalf of the property owners, that 671 Summer 671 Summer Street, Street, Plot 91, Lot 152 be Rezoned, from Residential “B” to Mixed-use Business, and that 674 Summer Plot 91, Lot 152 and Lot 249 Street, Plot 91, Lot 249 be Rezoned, from Residential…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0237).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 447-449 Belleville Avenue, (Map 104, Lot 164), a Circa 1896 three-story wood Building Demolition framed structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 19 Hathaway Road, (Map 101, Parcel 8), a Circa 1918 three story brick mill Building building – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; a…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Solicitor Mikaela A. McDermott, to City Council, providing an overview of how Judgments, Claims the funds in the Judgments, Claims and Settlements line item in the General Government Unclassified account have and been spent thus far in FY17; and an overview of the claims and…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0240).”
034. 02/23/2017 Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of a letter received from Dr. Barry Accelerated Repair Rabinovitch, New Bedford Public Schools, requesting support for a Statement of Interest (Soi) on behalf of New Project for the Bedford Public Schools for an Accelerated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0241).”
Communication, City Clerk Farias, submitting a letter and plan from Walter H. Lynch, Deputy Director, Massachusetts Dot Right of Way Bureau for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, notifying the City that the Massachusetts – Alteration of a Department of Transportation-Highway Division…
Referred to DPI Commissioner Euzebio Arruda
From the minutes
“Referred to DPI Commissioner Euzebio Arruda. (Matter #0242).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Lt. Robert A. Andrade Jr., in recognition of his 37 years of Citation: Lt. Robert A. Andrade Jr. service to the Massachusetts State Police, Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0243).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Zeiterion Theatre, that the following Street street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, between Purchase Street and Acushnet Avenue, on Wednesday, May Closings 03, 2017, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon), to Friday, May 05, 2017, 4:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, between Purchase Street and Acushnet Avenue, on Friday, March 24, 2017, from 10:00 P.m. to Sunday, March 26, 2017, 3:00 A.m., for the purpose of Rain.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Boy Scout Troop 24, that the following street(s) be Closed: Cherokee Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Morton Avenue, on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 7:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m. for the purpose of The Annual Soap Box Derby Race…
Permission Granted
Install A Written Motion, Councillor Martins, on behalf of area constituents, requesting that the Traffic Two – Way Commission consider the installation of a Two-way Stop Sign on the corner of Coffin Avenue and Riverside Stop Sign on the corner of Coffin Avenue. Avenue and
Referred to the Traffic Commission. (#0248) Riverside Avenue
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (#0248) Riverside Avenue.”
Constable Bond, Gonzalo Morales, New Bedford, MA 02740 in the amount of $5,000.00 with Constable Bond: the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company. Gonzalo Morales
Approved
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 10, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0254).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 11, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0255).”
Minutes, TIF Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 13, June 20, and December 20, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0256).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of meetings held on October 18, and November 15, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0257).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 15, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0258).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, the Fertile Crescent INC, d/b/a the Baker, for Petition/ permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting sign to overhang City Property by 36” at 350 County Street, New Indemnity: The Fertile Crescent Inc., Bedford, MA 02740, Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0259).”
Application, M and M Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1959 Street Purchase Street/Weld Street The Car Barn, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 22, 2017, subject to Obstructions 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 #0260).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lots 1 & 2 Beech Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2017, 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 #0261).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 186 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 2017, 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 #0262).”
036. 02/23/2017 Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1387 Street Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 14, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor Obstructions and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0263).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Map 124C, Portion of Lot 24 Subdivision 1 – Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 14, 2017, 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 #0264).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 65 Howard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 15, 2017, 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 #0265).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 535 Belleville Avenue (Sunshine Donuts), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 15, 2017, 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 #0266).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 346 Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 17, 2017, 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 #0267).”
Street Disturbances Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of Lots 1 & 2 Beech Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2017 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 #0268).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 186 River Road, provisionally
Granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 2017 subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council
From the minutes
“granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 2017 subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. (Matter #0269).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0269).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 1387 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 14, 2017 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 #0270).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Map 124C, Portion of Lot 24 Subdivision 1 – Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 14, 2017 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 #0271).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 535 Belleville Avenue (Sunshine Donuts), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 15, 2017 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 #0273).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 346 Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 15, 2017 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 #0274).”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 305 Tinkham Street (#0275) 24 Hammond Street (#0276) 193 Bayview Street (#0277) 16 Hassey Street (#0278) 65 Hillman…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 60 Independent Street (#0282) 65 Hillman Street (#0283) 385 Middle Street (#0284)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 08, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 85 Purchase Street (#0285) 7 Eastland Terrace (#0286)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 15, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 350 County Street (#0287)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 16, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 59 Sylvia Street (#0288) Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval February 27,…
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, Street Obstructions provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 27, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 490 Bedford Street (#0302) 490 Bedford Street (#0303) 490 Bedford…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frade’s Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 64 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 08, 2017, 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 #0305).”
Applications, S&l Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 08, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 490 Bedford Street (#0306) 490 Bedford Street (#0307)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, S&l Roll-off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 490 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 16, 2017, 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 #0308).”
039. 02/23/2017 Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 08, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as Street Obstructions follows: 22 South Water Street (#0309) 1 Clinton Place…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Gomes, requesting that the New Bedford City Council go on “Pipeline Tax” record in opposition to the proposed utility-based “pipeline tax”; and further, requesting that letters signed by the body be sent to Speaker of the House DeLeo and Senate President…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0314).”
Adopted
The minutes record 8–1 with 10 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED and Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0314).”
Moratorium on an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9 Zoning by adding Section 5720 Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Establishments. Establishments
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0316).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: MoradAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED; Councillor Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #0316).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Host Community Agreement with Beacon Host Community Compassion Center of Norwood, to operate a medical marijuana dispensary facility at 366 Hathaway Road. Agreement with Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0318).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0318).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorial and Dedications, recommending to the City Council, referred to the 18 Seventh Street to Mayor to accept the lot at 18 Seventh Street to be turned into a park honoring the abolitionists’ movement in New be turned into a Bedford. park honoring the abolitionists
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorial and Dedications
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0319).”
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor. (Matter #0319).”
West Rodney French Boulevard Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and one Handhole in Cottage Street, South of Union Street. Petition: Nstar Electric Company – Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, March 09, 2017. Cottage Street, South…
PETITION, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network PETITION: Cellco adjacent to 500 Lantern Lane. Partnership – 500
From the minutes
“PETITION, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network PETITION: Cellco adjacent to 500 Lantern Lane. Partnership – 500.”
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 09, 2017. Lantern Lane
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 09, 2017. Lantern Lane.”
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