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January 25, 2018
37 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, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $6,115,000.00 which constitutes the next round of projects for the FY2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), these projects are intended to continue essential renovation and repair efforts while also…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0082).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0083).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Three Orders for the Transfer from Free Cash, to OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $150,000.00; to Police, Capital Outlay in the amount of $194,000.00 and the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $800,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0084).”
An Order, Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0085).”
An Order, Free Cash to Police, Capital Outlay,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0086).”
An Order, Free Cash to Stabilization Fund,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0087).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Barry & Debra Trahan, 20 Maryland Street, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $140.36. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form dated February 9, 2018 to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following elementary school: Trinity Day Academy located at 181 Hillman Street, New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0089).”
Resolved, Having convened in an open meeting on January 25, 2018, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0090).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form dated February 9, 2018 to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following elementary school: John Avery Parker School located at 705 County Street, New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0091).”
Resolved, Having convened in an open meeting on January 25, 2018, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0092).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paula Robinson Deare, New Bedford, MA 02744, to the Board of Park Commissioners replacing David Peixoto who resigned May 2017; this term will expire May 2018.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0096).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Daniel S. Goulart, New Bedford, MA 02740 to the Veteran’s Advisory Board; replacing Stephen Rogers whose term has expired; this term will expire December 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0097).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Richard M. Pimental, Acushnet, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0098).”
Application, Richard M. Pimental, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes. (Matter #0099).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of William T. Cambra, Dartmouth, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0100).”
Application, William T. Cambra, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes. (Matter #0101).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Giesta and Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford send a letter to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) expressing support of their casino interest for the mainland Southeastern Massachusetts region; and further, the City of New Bedford could…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Traffic Commission approve locations for the Safety Zones and install signage for said locations. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0103).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Mis Director, Maria Pina-Rocha, along with City Council Clerk Dennis Farias for the purposes of discussing the creation of a New Bedford City Council Facebook page along with a Twitter page, the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0105).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with John DaCosta, the property manager at King Village Apartments, and owner/owners of King Village Apartments, along with the residents of buildings east and west, the Health…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0106).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from Superintendent of Schools Pia Durkin, notifying that the School Committee appointed Bruce J. Oliveira, as Vice Chairperson of the New Bedford School Committee for 2018 at a meeting held on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0107).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Officer Jeremy Demello, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of his receiving the Chief’s Award and his commitment to protect and serve the Citizens of New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0108).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Sergeant Michael Cassidy, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of his promotion within the New Bedford Police Department and his commitment to protect and serve the Citizens of New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0109).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Lieutenant Justin Kagan, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of his promotion within the New Bedford Police Department and his commitment to protect and serve the Citizens of New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0110).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Geoffrey Smith, The Sightings, LLC, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street and Macarthur Drive, proceeding along MacArthur Drive to Conway Street/right onto Hassey Street/right at Wright Street/left back to MacArthur…
Permission Granted
Communication, Daniel Mccarthy, Race Coordinator - New Bedford Half- Marathon/Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, to City Council/City Clerk, Requesting the Closing/Obstruction of: William Street, at Sixth Street, Middle Street, at Sixth Street, Market Street, at Sixth Street, Pleasant Street, at Union…
Permission Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Bristol County Phep Coalition for meetings held on 12/19/2017 and 01/16/2018; School Committee – Transportation Sub-Committee for meetings held…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1113).”
Petition /Indemnity Agreement, Pacheco Family Trust, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting, Illuminated Sign at 1811 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0114).”
Constable Bond, Richard J. Coletti, East Wareham, MA 02538, in the amount of $5,000.00, with the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company.
Approved
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 57 Cove Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 23, 2018, 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 #0117).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 12, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1033 Belleville Avenue (#0118) Sharp Street from Rockdale Avenue to 31 Sharp Street (#0119) 81 Briarwood Drive (#0120)…
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 January 17, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1070 Church Street (#0126) 1183 Joyce Street (#0127)
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 location of six (6) 4” Conduits, one (1) 6’x10’x6’ Manhole and one (1) 5’x7’x6’5” Manhole in Union Street, West of Pleasant Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits and one 6”x10”x6” Manhole in Union Street, East of Acushnet Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in Union Street, East of Acushnet Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in Potter Street, West of Turner Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2018..”
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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