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May 17, 2017
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, James D. Oliveira
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting an Ordinance from the City of South Bend, Indiana, regarding Honey Bee Keeping Regulations (Ref’d 8/21/14) (9/17/14-tabled; 10/22/14- tabled for 60 days; 2/24/15-remain in Committee; 3/23/15-tabled; 12/14/15-remain…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Dunn, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Dunn)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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…
To require every property owner to shovel a shovel width passage after more than 3” of snow within a 24 hour period on any sidewalk regardless of the surface.
Yes: Coelho, Dunn, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins, MoradAbsent: Abreu, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To require every property owner to shovel a shovel width passage after more than 3” of snow within a 24 hour period on any sidewalk regardless of the surface. This motion FAILED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 4, Nays 2 with Councillors Martins and Morad opposed..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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 definition of “sidewalk” whether paved, g
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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 definition of “sidewalk” whether paved, grass or dirt and also to extend the time frame for which a homeowner is required to remove snow from their property to avoid a fine, due to the fact that many homeowners do not arrive home until the end of the day, long after the snow has stopped falling and should not be fined for not removing snow immediately from their sidewalk..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 10, Finance, by adding Section 10-47 – Departmental Revolving Funds (Ref’d 4/12/17) was received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Dunn. (3,…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption and Pass to a Second Reading an Ordinance, amending Chapter 10 Finance, by adding Section 10-47 – Departmental Revolving Funds.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION and Pass to a Second Reading AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 10 Finance, by adding Section 10-47 – Departmental Revolving Funds..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance - Relative to Boards & Commissions, and that it be Passed to a Second Reading (Ref’d 4/27/17) was received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption as Amended and Pass to a Second Reading an Ordinance – Relative to Boards & Commissions.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION AS AMENDED and Pass to a Second Reading AN ORDINANCE – RELATIVE TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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