MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting · 7:01 p.m.
February 8, 2018
35 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of six (6) 4” Conduits, one (1) 6’x10’x8’ Manhole and one (1) 5’x7’6’5” Manhole in Union Street, West of Pleasant Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0128).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0129).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits and one (1) 6’x10’x6’ Manhole in Union Street, East of Acushnet Avenue. (139 Union Street)
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0130).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0131).”
Communication, Deputy DPI Commissioner Manuel H. Silva, to Right of Way Agent, Eversource, Donna Rosa granting approval for the advance request submitted by Eversource Energy for work to be done at 139 Union
HEARING, on NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in POTTER STREET, West of Turner Street
From the minutes
“HEARING, on NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in POTTER STREET, West of Turner Street. (Matter #0136).”
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0136).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0137).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting RFP and two responses for Purchase of Real Property for the South Public Safety Center and an Order requesting the Committee on City Property ratify the RFP process, select the preferred site, commission an appraisal and provide direction…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0138).”
City of New Bedford’s Request for Proposals for the Purchase of Real Property,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0139).”
Proposal – Ahmet F. Dirican, President, Peacefully at Home Wellness and Health, Inc submitting a proposal for a parcel of land at 890 Brock Avenue – Map 15, Lot 154.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0140).”
Proposal – John E. Williams, Manager, Clark’s Cove Development Co., LLC, submitting a proposal for parcels of land the Es Bolton Street and Ws Orchard Street – Map 19, Lot 1 and Map 23, Lots 295, 158 and 294.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0141).”
An Order, requesting the Committee on City Property ratify the RFP process, select the preferred site, commission an appraisal and provide direction regarding Purchase and Sales Agreement.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0142).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, disclosing of Michael Watson, Principal, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School of his employment with Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative as a teacher in the Sheltered English Immersion…
Received and Placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on file. (Matter #0143).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a request from Pace, Inc to enter into a long-term lease agreement with the City for 32 Madison Street, the former T.a. Greene School, now the home of Pace’s Head Start child care program.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0147).”
Related Motion, Councillor Rebeiro requesting that the Administration and the Committee on City Property take any and every action to keep Pace Head Start Child Care Program at their current location, 32 Madison Street, the former T.a. Greene School, this program serves children throughout New…
Referred to the committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the committee on City Property. (Matter #0148).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Ana Mourao, 366 Church Street, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $140.36. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Christopher A. Written Motion, Councillors Lima and Morad, on behalf of Eduardo and Natalie Guilherme, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of Loading Zone signage in front of 45 Bay Street. (To…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0155).”
Communication, Councillors Lima and Morad, submitting a copy of a Traffic Commission petition requesting the installation of Loading Zone signage in front of 45 Bay Street. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0156).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Lopes and Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Erik Rousseu, SRTA Bus Management, Sgt. Scott Liberty and Scott Downing, Traffic Commission, to discuss the possibility of re-routing the Ft. Rodman bus route that is…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods as Amended
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods as Amended. (Matter #0157).”
Petition, Joao P. Gomes, 24 Fitch Terrace, Randolph, MA 02368 d/b/a Too Good to Pass Consignment, 1670 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0158).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joseph Vargas, 60 Highland Drive, Centerville, MA, 02672 d/b/a Airport Taxi LLP, 730 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA, 02601, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License,…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0163).”
Communication, Council President Morad submitting a copy of a letter addressed to Clube Madeirense S.s. Sacramento, Inc., thanking the Members for the invitation to the Installation of Officers Banquet held on January 27, 2018.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0164).”
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 Zoning Board of Appeals for meetings held on September 28, and December 14, 2017; Community Preservation Committee for meetings held on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0165).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Complete Labor and Staffing, LLC, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign at 256 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. 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 #0166).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Chocolate Com Pimenta, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting, Illuminated Sign at 1277 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 #0167).”
Constable Bond, Abel C. Leite, New Bedford, MA 02745 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Annual Report, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, submitting a copy of the Annual Report for 2017. Received and Placed on File. (#0169) Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 28 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0172).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 467 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 2018, 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 #0173).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Lantern Lane into Audrey Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2018, 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 #0174).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 28 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 2018, 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 #0175).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 467 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 2018, 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 #0176).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 18 Clarendon Street (#0177) 223 Carroll Street (#0178) Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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