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April 12, 2017
97 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Joseph P. Lopes, Kerry M. Winterson
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Winterson, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0490).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, due to attending the Conference of Mayors in St. Louis with Mayor Mitchell.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0491).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, advising that the New Bedford Police Union and the New Bedford Fire Union have both petitioned the Massachusetts Joint Labor Management Commission (Jlmc) to take jurisdiction over their respective contract negotiations.
Received and Placed on File. #0492)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of $6,499,000 authorizing the borrowing of funds to pay costs of environmental cleanup and remediation projects for the Parker Street Waste Site, including assessment, planning, design, permitting, settlement or…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0493).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0494).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 10, Finance, by adding Section 10-47 – Departmental Revolving Funds.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0495).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0496).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $400.00 from Licensing, Salaries & Wages, to Licensing, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0497).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Licensing, Salaries & Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Licensing, Charges & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Rita Ribeiro, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; this term will expire May 2021.
TABLED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ross Nunes, New Bedford, MA, to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2020.
TABLED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Motta, New Bedford, MA, to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2020.
TABLED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Elaine Safioleas, New Bedford, MA as the Board of Park Commissioners’ Representative to the Community Preservation Committee, replacing Diane Berube, whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2020.
TABLED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Sarah Morris, Md, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health, replacing Dr. Athena Xifaras, whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2020.
TABLED
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0504).”
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, Safety…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, as Amended, in the amount of $4,113,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for repairs and renovations of public safety…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0505).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading, as Amended
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading, as Amended. (Matter #0137).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Communication of A Host Community Agreement with Arl Healthcare, Inc. of Newton, MA, to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary (“Rmd”) cultivation and processing facility in New Bedford, to be located at 167 John…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0506).”
RECONSIDERED by Councillor Morad April 13, 2017
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERED by Councillor Morad April 13, 2017. (Matter #0506).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of A Host Community Agreement with Arl Healthcare, Inc., of Newton, MA, to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary (“Rmd”) cultivation and processing facility in New Bedford, to be located at 167 John Vertente Boulevard, New…
RECONSIDERED by Councillor Morad April 13, 2017
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERED by Councillor Morad April 13, 2017. (Matter #2207).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Communication of a Host Community Agreement with Beacon Compassion Center of Norwood, to operate a medical marijuana dispensary facility at 366 Hathaway Road.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0507).”
Host Community Agreement, An Agreement between the City of New Bedford and Beacon Compassion Center to operate a medical marijuana dispensary facility at 366 Hathaway Road. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.)
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0508).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Bousquet and Oliveira, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council require Beacon Compassion Center, Inc. and the appropriate representatives of the City of New Bedford to enter into negotiation and execution of a Host Agreement prior to the opening…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, on behalf Cecelia Brito, owner of Celia’s Boutique, 111 William Street, requesting, that the metered parking space on Pleasant Street located directly in front of said business be removed and that a loading zone be substituted to allow her Designer Reps the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0509).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the Traffic Commission look into the traffic pattern on Cove Road heading west between County and Crapo Streets, due to the fact that vehicles are getting damaged because of the lane shift; and further, that the City change the traffic pattern to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that letters be sent to Police Chief Cordeiro, New Bedford Police Union, the Commanding Staff at all three stations, along with the Detectives, Narcotics and Gang Units, with a strong message of Congratulations for their heads up hard work, commitment…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0511).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Rita Ribeiro, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; this term will expire May 2021.
Removed from Table
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0499).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0499).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ross Nunes, New Bedford, MA, to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2020.
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0500).”
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0500).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Motta, New Bedford, MA, to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2020.
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0501).”
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0501).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Elaine Safioleas, New Bedford, MA as the Board of Park Commissioners’ Representative to the Community Preservation Committee, replacing Diane Berube, whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2020.
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0502).”
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0502).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Sarah Morris, Md, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health, replacing Dr. Athena Xifaras, whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2020.
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0503).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0503).”
Communication, City Clerk on behalf of the City Treasurer, requesting that the City Council set the City Treasurer’s Bond at $350,000.00.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)-New Bedford Branch and the Youth Council Umass/Dartmouth Chapter in recognition of the 100th Anniversary Celebration and their contributions to the African-American Culture in the Greater…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0517).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring the Umass D D’sword Gospel Choir in recognition of their contributions to the 100th Anniversary Gospel Choir Celebration.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0518).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring the Christian Fellowship Church in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the Greater New Bedford Area and hosting the NAACP’s 100TH Anniversary Gospel Choir Celebration.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0519).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Ron Barboza, Photographer, in recognition of his 2017 exhibit of Cape Verdean-American Soldiers in uniform serving our country in wars.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0520).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a Memorandum from CFO Ari Sky, regarding the disposition of 103 Sawyer Street Easement proceeds.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0521).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Saturday, June 03, 2017, from 4:00 P.m., Through Sunday, June 04, 2017, to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 8:00 A.m. Through Sunday, July 30, 2016, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street), on Saturday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Skylah Reis, that the following street(s) be Closed: Anthony Street, from Bedford Street to Grove Street, on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 5:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Community Economic Development Center, that the following street(s) be Closed: Nye Street and Belleville Avenue; Coffin Avenue and Belleville Avenue and Bullard Street and North Front Street, on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 10:00…
Permission Granted
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 17, March 24, and March 31, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0527).”
Minutes, Cemetery Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 23, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0528).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 27, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0529).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of meetings held on February 21 and March 21, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0530).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on February 21, and March 21, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0531).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 8 – 10 Plympton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0532).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 60 Thomas Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0533).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 412 Oliver Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0535).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 581 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 06, 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 #0536).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 195 Collette Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0537).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 52 Morgan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0538).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 55 Hammond Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0539).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 188 Caroline Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0540).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Herman Melville Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0541).”
Application, Slt Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 464 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0543).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 49 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 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 #0544).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 60 Thomas Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0545).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 412 Oliver Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 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 #0546).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan & Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 736 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 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 #0547).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 581 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 06, 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 #0548).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 195 Collette Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0549).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 52 Morgan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0550).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 55 Hammond Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0551).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 188 Caroline Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0552).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 40 Herman Melville Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0553).”
Application, Slt Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 464 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 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 #0554).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 42 Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 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 #0555).”
Application, Dupre Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 49 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 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 #0556).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue between 4060 & 4080 Acushnet Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0557).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 99 Stephanie Place (#0558) 105 Brigham Street (#0559) Sycamore Street /Pleasant Street (State Armory) (#0560) Received…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 110 Nash Road
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0565).”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Cottage Street, South of Union Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0566).”
Application, Mac Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 235 Belleville Road
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0567).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 139 Union Street (#0568) 9 Stapleton Street (#0569) 51 Russell Street (#0570) 28 – 30…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for relocation of five (5) Poles and five (5) Poles to be removed in Cove Street, West of Morton Court.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0573).”
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 #0574).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for relocation of one (1) Pole and one (1) Pole to be removed in South First Street, Corner of Rivet Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0575).”
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 #0576).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City an Activity and Use Limitation (Aul) for the Acquired Residential Properties (ARPs) associated with the Parker Street Waste Site (Psws) Release Tracking Number 4-15685.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0577).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0577).”
In City Council City of New Bedford April 12, 2017 Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, an Activities and Use Limitation (Aul) for the Acquired Residential Properties (ARPs) associated with the Parker Street Waste Site (Psws) Release…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0578).”
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City an Activity and Use Limitation (Aul) for the New Bedford High School Campus, associated with the Parker Street Waste Site (Psws) Release Tracking Number 4-15685.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0579).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0579).”
An Order, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, an Activities and Use Limitation (Aul) for the New Bedford High School (Nbhs) campus associated with the Parker Street Waste Site (Psws) and Release Tracking Number 4-15685, in substantially the same…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0580).”
Adopted
Communication, Maria Tomasia, Chairwoman, Board of Elections Commissioners, to City Council, submitting Special Election Warrant and list of locations designated as polling precincts for the Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, for Councillor of Ward Three, to fill the seat…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0581).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0581).”
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