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September 27, 2018
59 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Hugh Dunn
During the meeting:
- Coelho arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Dunn, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2018, due to a scheduling conflict.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1615).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Adam Amaro, Justice Andrade, Jonathan Fagundes, Nathaniel Goncalo, Gerald Harris, Jr. and Jessica Nicoli, in recognition of their appointment as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, updating the Council on the efforts of the Administration to control employee healthcare costs and identify the challenges ahead.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1617).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the appropriation of $800,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to School Department.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1618).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1619).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,918.00 from Fire, Capital Outlay, to Fire, Other Charges.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1620).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($1,918) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Other Charges………………………………………………………………………$1,918 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1621).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Manuel Debrito, New Bedford, MA, to the Election Commission; this term will expire April 2022.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1622).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1622).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Cynthia Wallquist, New Bedford, MA, as the Executive Director of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, this term will expire April 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1623).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1623).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Susan J. Bewsher, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Martha Bouchard who has resigned; this term will expire May 2019.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1624).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Zoe Hansen- Dibello, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Herbert B. Johnson, who has resigned; this term will expire April 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1625).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, rezoning Plot 100, Lot 108 (north side of Davis Street) from Mixed-Use Business to Industrial “B” in its entirety.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1626).”
An Ordinance, rezoning Plot 100, Lot 108 (north side of Davis Street) from Mixed-Use Business to Industrial “B” in its entirety.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1627).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Kathleen P. Towers, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, replacing Rosemary S. Tierney whose term has expired; this term will expire June 2021.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1628).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kathleen P. Towers, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, replacing Rosemary S. Tierney whose term has expired; this term will expire June 2021.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1342).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ian Trombly, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission, replacing Glen Grimes who resigned December 2017; this term will expire December 2019.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1629).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ian Trombly, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission, replacing Glen Grimes who resigned December 2017; this term will expire December 2019.
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1630).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Kenneth Rapoza, D/B/A J.r.’s Superlube, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 3015 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1631).”
Special Permit, Kenneth Rapoza d/b/a J.r.’s Superlube, Inc., for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 3015 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Special Permit Granted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted – All Ayes. (Matter #1632).”
Report, Committee on Audit, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of the City of New Bedford’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Cafr), Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017.
Recommended by the Committee on Audit
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1633).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of the City of New Bedford’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Cafr), Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017. (Referred to the Committee on Audit- April 12, 2018.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Audit, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of an “Other Comments and Recommendations Letter” from Hague, Sahady & Co., P.c. in connection with the City’s fiscal year 2017 Audit.
Recommended by the Committee on Audit
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1634).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of an “Other Comments and Recommendations Letter” from Hague, Sahady & Co., P.c. in connection with the City’s fiscal year 2017 Audit. (Referred to the Committee on Audit – June 28, 2018.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Audit, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Lopes and Morad, requesting, now that Free Cash has been Certified, that the Audit Committee meet with Mary Sahady from Hague, Sahady & Company and CFO Ari Sky to…
Recommended by the Committee on Audit
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1635).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Lopes and Morad, requesting, now that Free Cash has been Certified, that the Audit Committee meet with Mary Sahady from Hague, Sahady & Company and CFO Ari Sky to discuss the City's financial condition prior to the Administration's presentation of the 2019 Fiscal…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that Christine Sullivan, M.s., Tufts Grant Coordinator, Coastline be invited to the next Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability Issues, to present the Age Friendly Initiative, the project's background, and what…
Referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability Issues
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability Issues. (Matter #1636).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, the Eversource Gas conduct a complete inspection and study of the gas lines and regulators that run through the City; and further that this study be conducted by air and ground to assure the residents and business community that there are no breaches or…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1637).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Giesta requesting, that the Administration and Solicitor's Office meet with the Special Committee on Licensing & Zoning for Cannabis to discuss the potential investor application and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and how the Committee and…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford put Riley Brothers Construction on notice that they will be held accountable and responsible for any damages done during construction and installation of new gas lines throughout the City, to include City streets,…
Referred to Riley Brothers Construction and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to Riley Brothers Construction and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1639).”
Communication/Email, Councillors Dunn and Markey, submitting a draft of a Zoning Ordinance that would allow Adult Day Care Facilities to be located in Industrial Zoned areas.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1640).”
Citation, Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad, honoring Ms. Eileen T. Marland, in recognition of her birthday on September 30, 2018, and with heartfelt wishes that the Good Lord will give her many more years of health and happiness. Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (#1642)…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1643).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of The Greater New Bedford Track Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street and Lt. Walter E. Fuller Memorial Parkway, from 7:00 A.m. Through 10:00 A.m., on Sunday, October 14, 2018, for the purpose of the 40th Annual Spooner 10K…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford High School Marching Band, that the following street(s) be Closed: Parker Street, from Hathaway Boulevard to Liberty Street, on Sunday, October 14, 2018, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 4:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Annual…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Desousa Family Real Estate Trust II Udt, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign at 241 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1646).”
Communication/Email, Council President Morad, submitting a communication from Dennis Galvam, Eversource Energy, inviting Councillors to attend the Eversource Solar Open House. (Copy all Councillors 09/25/2018 via email.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1647).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mayor Mitchell, dated September 17, 2018, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 32, Section 204 4(b), Angela Natho of New Bedford, has been appointed to the Retirement Board, whose term will expire at the pleasure of the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1648).”
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 Board of Assessors for a meeting held on August 29, 2018, Bristol County Phep Coalition for a meeting held on July 19, 2018, Licensing Board…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1649).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 45 Bank Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 13, 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 #1650).”
Application, East Coast Property Management, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 287 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 24, 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 #1651).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 80 nx Downey Street on Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 13, 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 #1652).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 30 Fairmont Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 13, 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 #1653).”
Application, Bill Andrade & Sons, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Phillips Road ws Lot 16 Plot 134/Lot 469, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 21, 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 #1654).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 556 Middle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 21, 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 #1655).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 30 Peckham Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 21, 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 #1656).”
Application, Bill Andrade & Sons, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Leroy Street (s.s) 125 ex Morton Avenue Plot 134/Lot 41, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 24, 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 #1657).”
Application, Gil-den, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 600 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1658).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 80 nx Downey Street on Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 13, 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 #1659).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 38 Fairmont Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 13, 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 #1660).”
Application, Bill Andrade & Sons, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Phillips road ws Lot 16 Plot 134/Lot 469, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 21, 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 #1661).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 556 Middle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 21, 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 #1662).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 30 Peckham Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 21, 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 #1663).”
Application, Bill Andrade & Sons, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Leroy Street (s.s) 125 ex Morton Avenue Plot 137/Lot 41, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 24, 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 #1664).”
Application, Gil-den, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 600 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1665).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 230 Hathaway Boulevard (#1666) 54 – 56 Jones Street (#1667) Phillips Road (between 954 and 972 Phillips Road)…
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 September 26, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 214 Samuel Barnet Boulevard
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1673).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 27, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 493 & 497 South Second Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1674).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 14 Turner Street (#1675) Hunter Street (#1675a.) 99 Fruit Street (#1676) 715…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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