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March 9, 2017
66 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits and one (1) 30”x17”x18” Handhole in West Rodney French Boulevard, North of Willard Street.
Hearing held and petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Hearing held and petition placed on file. (Matter #0321).”
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 #0322).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Cottage Street, South of Union Street.
Hearing held and petition on file
From the minutes
“Hearing held and petition on file. (Matter #0323).”
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 #0324).”
Hearing, on Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network, adjacent to 500 Lantern Lane.
Hearing held and petition on file
From the minutes
“Hearing held and petition on file. (Matter #0325).”
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 #0326).”
Hearing, on Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network, adjacent to the intersection of Whitlow Street and Hathaway Road.
Hearing held and petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Hearing held and petition placed on file. (Matter #0327).”
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 #0328).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Reverend Kevin T. Taylor, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Reverend Paul Langston Daley whose term expired December 2016; this term will expire in December 2019. Waive Rule 38 and Appointment…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0334).”
Application, Allen W. Richards, Jr., New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Joseph M. Goulart, North Dartmouth, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0336).”
Application, Joseph M. Goulart, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Christopher Clough, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0338).”
Application, Christopher Clough, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Shawn Macfarland, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0340).”
Application, Shawn Mcfarland, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Thomas Cobuzzi, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0342).”
Application, Thomas Cobuzzi, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council to declare August 7 as Purple Heart Day, Annually.
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed and Referred to Mayor Mitchell
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to Mayor Mitchell. (Matter #0344).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the following Orders: Transferring $270,000 from Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund; $900,000 from Free Cash to School Department, Other Financing Uses; $200,000 from Free Cash to Police Department, Capital Outlay; $200,000 from…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed. (#0345
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: OPEB Trust Fund………………………………………………………………………….$270,00.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0139).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: School Department Other Financing Issues………………………………..$900,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #0140).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Department Capital Outlay……………………………………………$200,000 Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0141).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Stabilization Fund………………………………………………………………………$500,000.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0142).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Winterson, requesting that Representatives of Washburn Realty, LLCand B.s. Realty, appear before the Committee on Labor & Industry to discuss their economic and community development intentions regarding the old Building #19 property located on Hathaway Rd. (To…
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad and Oliviera OPPOSED.) (Matter #0346).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure inspect and repair the massive deterioration of the roadway at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Commonwealth.
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0347).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, requesting that Airport Manager Scot Servis be asked to provide the Special Committee on the Airport with updates regarding the New Bedford Regional Airport 139FAA Certification process and the Tsa Security Plan; and further, how these new regulations…
Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport. (Matter #0348).”
Written Motion, Councilor Abreu and Council President Lopes, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure study the feasibility of installing a street light directly behind the property located at 170 Bellevue Street (which happens to be Ricketson Street), several of the constituents…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0349).”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Winterson, Abreu, Rebeiro, Oliveira, and Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances review the current Ordinance, Chapter 22, Section 15, Snow and Ice-Removal from Sidewalks; Required, to possibly amend and clarify said Ordinance, to redefine the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0350).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the City accept Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 90, Section 18B which allows Cities and Towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish Safety Zones and such safety zones shall be posted and enforced as having a speed limit of 20 miles…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0351).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby accepts the provision of Section 18B of Chapter 90 of the General Laws.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0352).”
Communication, Councillor Carney, submitting a copy of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 18B -Establishment of Designated Safety Zones for Ways in City or Town; Violation. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0353).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Traffic Commission establish Safety Zones focusing on our Senior Citizens and our City youth with posted 20 miles per hour signage starting with the following locations: Tabor Mill Area (Coffin Avenue starting at Ashley Boulevard, to Quansett…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0354).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that Mr. Dennis Galvam or a Representative of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to explain to the Council and City Residents the high cost of delivery charges appearing on the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0355).”
Communication, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: 1052 Leroy Street, (Map 137, Lot 41), circa 1930 one story wood framed structure, the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District and the structure is of no notable historic significance either recorded or…
Demolition Granted
Communication, Maria Tomasia, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the list of locations designated as polling precincts for the upcoming Special Preliminary Election, scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2017, and Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0357).”
Communication, Aaron Iskowtiz, Coo Urban Smart Growth, responding to a letter from Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council regarding Urban Smart Growth providing the City with an economic development assessment. (To be Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry; Copy all…
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #0358).”
Communication, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs submitting copies of the Environmental Notification Form for the New Bedford State Pier Rehabilitation Project, work commencing on June 1, 2017 and estimated completion date of June 30, 2018. (To be Received and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0359).”
Citation, Councillors Gomes and Oliveira, honoring James Gurney, Surgical Technician, in recognition of his forty years with Southcoast Hospitals Group and St. Luke’s Hospital’s Operating Room and his dedicated and committed healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford Community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0360).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Oneida Street, from Lake Street to Fuller Memorial Parkway; Lake Street, from Oneida Street to Buttonwood Street; Buttonwood Street, from Lake Street to Fuller Memorial Parkway; Fuller Memorial Parkway, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford and the Earth Day Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, from 2:00 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., on Thursday, April 13, 2017, for the purpose of the Earth Eve…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Friday, April 07, 2017, from 8:00 A.m. to Sunday, April 09, 2017, at 8:00 P.m. for the purpose of the April Gala.…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Michael P. Antunes, New Bedford, MA 02740 in the amount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 17, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0365).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 23, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0366).”
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 11, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0367).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 21, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0368).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 21, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0369).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 09, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0370).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 193 Dawson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 23, 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 #0371).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at School Street, Purchase Street location between Walnut and School Streets provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0372).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at South Second Street, Purchase Street, between Walnut and School Streets provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0373).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Walnut Street, from School Street to Purchase Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0374).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company, to Disturb the Surface, of School Street, Purchase Street, between Walnut and School Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0375).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company, to Disturb the Surface, of South Second Street, Purchase Street between Walnut Street and School Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0376).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company, to Disturb the Surface, of Walnut Street, from School Street to Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0377).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 24, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Chaffee Street and Tarkiln Place (#0378) Intersection of Cottage Street and Bedford Street (#0379)…
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 March 08, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Borden Street, from Grove Street to Bedford Street (#0388) 348 and 350 Sawyer Street (#0389) 972 Kempton Street (#0390)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 06, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Cottage Street, North of Hawthorn Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0393).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 24, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 28 Hussey Street (#0394) 764 Rockdale Avenue (#0395) 121 Sycamore Street (#0396) 121…
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, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 27, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 490 Bedford Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0399).”
Application, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 06, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 64 Chestnut Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0400).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho requesting that Eversource Gas be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to brief the City Council regarding policy requirements on the placement of residential meters inside and outside residential buildings.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0401).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0401).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) Pole in Hathaway Road, East of Shawmut Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in Hathaway Road, East of Shawmut Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017.”
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