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May 8, 2018
54 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
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Police Chief Cordeiro notifying the Council of the newly appointed New Bedford Police Officers: Mason Oliveira, Robinson Ubri, Marc Felix, Jr., Kayla Sylvia, Terrel Parent, Robert Perry III and Matthew Desrosiers.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0712).”
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a 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…
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0713).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillors Markey and Morad, requesting that Airport Manager Scot Servis provide the Special Committee for the Airport with a update of daily operations, upcoming airport projects,…
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Mr. Lee Morse, President, Mikalix Aviation Group, to Mayor Mitchell, regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32.
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0716).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Mr. Lee Morse, President, Mikalix Aviation Group, to Mayor Mitchell, regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32. (Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport – June 8, 2017.) Referred to the Special Committee…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Mr. Greg Bongiorno, Captain – Safety Officer, C-foqa Gatekeeper, Cvs Health Flight Department, regarding the safety concerns with…
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0717).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Mr. Greg Bongiorno, Captain – Safety Officer, C-foqa Gatekeeper, Cvs Health Flight Department, regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32. (Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport – June 8, 2017.)…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. Scott Martin, Chief Operating Officer – Brahmin Leather Works, Inc. to Mayor Mitchell, regarding the safety concerns with…
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0718).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. Scott Martin, Chief Operating Officer – Brahmin Leather Works, Inc. to Mayor Mitchell, regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32. Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport. – June 08, 2017.…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. Thomas F. Martin, Jr., Chief Pilot, Sea & Air Inc., regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32.
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0721).”
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Dustin Enge, Chief Pilot, Kalahari Management Company, LLC, regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32.
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0968).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. Thomas F. Martin, Jr., Chief Pilot, Sea & Air Inc., regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32. (Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport – June 8, 2017.) Referred to the Special Committee on the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Dustin Enge, Chief Pilot, Kalahari Management Company, LLC, regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32. (Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport – June 8, 2017.) Referred to the Special Committee on the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Eli Mejia, Pilot, Challenger 605 regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32.
Recommended by the Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0723).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Eli Mejia, Pilot, Challenger 605 regarding the safety concerns with narrowing of Runway 14/32. (Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport – June 8, 2017.) Referred to the Special Committee on the Airport. – June 08, 2018. No…
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0529).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Edwin Medina, 89 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Ed’s Transportation, 89 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0726).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Edwin Medina, 89 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Ed’s Transportation, 89 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the…
New Private Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“New Private Livery License Granted. (Matter #0554).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on the Application, Humberto Martinez, Tire Repair Facility, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle General Repairs and Light Service at 956-958 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02744.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0727).”
Special Permit Application, (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – April 12, 2018.)
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #0540).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0540).”
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council to send a letter to the Federal Delegation asking that they work towards securing Federal Government recognition of Fort Taber Park as a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Special Committee on…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Adopted
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford consider installing a “Before I Die Wall” in a central location, said wall is a global art project that invites…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0730).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford consider installing a "Before I Die Wall" in a central and visible location, said wall is a global art project that invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in a public space. (Referred to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedication explore the possibility of naming an appropriate memorial in honor of former Mayor…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0731).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedication explore the possibility of naming an appropriate memorial in honor of former Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz Jr., in recognition of his many years of public service, as Mayor and as a member of the New…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford Report, Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of Dedicating and…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Winterson, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications consider creating a pocket park or monument to honor and recognize…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0734).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Winterson, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications consider creating a pocket park or monument to honor and recognize the City’s greatest track hero: the “Whaling City Wonder”, French Canadian Leo E. Larrivee, who brought home New…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0678).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Memorials and Dedications begin a dialogue with Charles Lopes and the friends and family of the late Tom Barao about naming the basketball courts at Ashley Park in honor of Mr. Tom Barao who was a 1968 New Bedford High School…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0735).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lima, Carney, Giesta, Dunn, Lopes, Abreu, Gomes and Makey, requesting that Maria Rosario, Executive Director of the NorthStar Learning Center, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the Learning Center’s programs and their…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0736).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Antonia Cruz d/b/a Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Pontes provide the City Council with the cost of installing cobblestone architecture at all major intersections…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell, DPI Commissioner Ponte and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell, DPI Commissioner Ponte and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0738).”
Petition, Luisander Caraballo, 9 Vandewater Street, Providence, Ri 02908 d/b/a Danny’s Appliance, 1502 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a Renewal of A Pawnbrokers License and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0739).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from Dr. Brian Rothschild, regarding his support and assistance, if needed, to hold a summit regarding the economic and social crisis of our area groundfish industry. (To be Referred to the Committee on Fisheries.)
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries. (Matter #0740).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, notifying that they filed a Final Supplemental Environment Impact Report for the SouthCoast Phase 1 Project with the Massachusetts Executive Office of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0741).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of David Robinson, 192 North Front Street, Apt 3, New Bedford, MA 02746, Fast NB, INC, d/b/a Fast, 192 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private…
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION. (Matter #0553).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting on behalf of Residents of David Street, that a hearing be held at a Traffic Commission meeting to convert David Street to a one-way street going west. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0744).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Carol Raposa, 282 Allen Street, requesting that the Traffic Commission install "Handicap Parking Only" signs on the east side of Oak and Allen Streets. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0745).”
Application, Sam Karam & Sons, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 232 Nemasket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 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 #0746).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 162 Summer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 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 #0747).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 82 Ruth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 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 #0748).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 83 Ruth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 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 #0749).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Homer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0752).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at State Street, between Sycamore and Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 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 #0753).”
Application, Northern Drill Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Shoulder of River Road, behind 744 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 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 #0754).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 222 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 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 #0755).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 162 Summer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 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 #0756).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 82 Ruth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 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 #0757).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 193 – 198 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 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 #0761).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of State Street, between Sycamore and Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 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 #0762).”
Application, Northern Drill Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Shoulder of River Road, behind 744 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 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 #0763).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 222 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 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 #0764).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 511 – 513 & 519 Ashley Boulevard (#0765) 1129 Rockdale Avenue (#0766) 24 North Front Street (#0767) 65 Moss Street (#0768)…
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 two (2) 4” Conduits and one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Acushnet Avenue, North of Grinnell Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018.C35. PETITION, NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in UNION STREET, East and West of Newton Street RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018.C35. PETITION, NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in UNION STREET, East and West of Newton Street RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 24, 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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