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October 25, 2018
46 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
During the meeting:
- Dunn arrived late ()
- Rebeiro arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Dunn, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be late for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, October 25, 2018, due to a previously scheduled business commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1728).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting Three Ordinances, amending Chapter 12 Health and Sanitation, Section 12-39.5 Unattended Clothing Donation Containers, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-8 Noncriminal Disposition of violations of certain Ordinances, rules and regulation and amending Chapter…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (1729)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (1729).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 12 Health and Sanitation, Section 12-39.5 Unattended Clothing Donation Containers.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1730).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-8 Noncriminal Disposition of violations of certain Ordinances, rules and regulation – violating Section 12-39.5 Unattended clothing donation containers, fine $300.00.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1731).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-28 Chapter 40U of the Massachusetts General Laws - violating Section 12-39.5 Unattended clothing donation containers, fine $300.00.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1732).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of City Planner Tabitha Harkin, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission, replacing Jill Maclean whose term has expired; this term will expire February 2020.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Dunn and Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #1733).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Glassman, New Bedford, MA 02745 to the Planning Board; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Dunn and Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #1734).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kamile Khazan, New Bedford, MA 02740 to the Planning Board; this term will expire December 2021.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Dunn and Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #1735).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Robert J. Schilling, New Bedford, MA 02740 to the Zoning Board of Appeals; this term will expire December 2023. Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Dunn and Rebeiro not present for…
Passed to be Ordained and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn, Lopes
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Dunn and Lopes not present for vote.) (Matter #1627).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1737).”
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 –…
Appointment Confirmed – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – All Ayes. (Matter #1625).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 25 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Lee Transportation Corp., 271 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 for the Application for a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1738).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 25 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Lee Transportation Corp., 271 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1394).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with DPI Commissioner Ponte, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Purchasing Agent…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1739).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with DPI Commissioner Ponte, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Purchasing Agent Bruce and City Solicitor McDermott to discuss the present road conditions in New Bedford and the City’s plan of…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with DPI Commissioner Ponte, CFO Sky and a Representative from the Mitchell…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1740).”
Related Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with DPI Commissioner Ponte, CFO Sky and a Representative from the Mitchell Administration to discuss a bonding and/or budget strategy to address patches for City Streets, that each Ward gets an equal…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings March 08, 2018
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings March 08, 2018. (Matter #0344).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Winterson, Abreu, Coelho, Martins and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with the City Solicitor, Acting DPI…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1741).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Winterson, Abreu, Coelho, Martins and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the City Solicitor, Acting DPI Commissioner Silva and a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, for the purpose of discussing the conditions of City…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, Councillor President Morad, Councillors Abreu, and Carney, requesting, that the Management of King Village East be invited to attend the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to explain why they are closing the community room on the weekends,…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1742).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Markey, requesting that representatives of the "House of Hope," located at 848 Mount Pleasant St., New Bedford, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss its security plan and overall operating procedures, as residents from the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and City Property. (Matter #1744).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Maria Raposo, 47 Elaine Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a T&r Transportation, 47 Elaine Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby resubmitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of Private Livery License,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1745).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Ali Bokhari & Sumaira Bokhari, 44 Liberty Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Magic Wheels, 44 Liberty Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1746).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford High School Class of 2018, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lt. Walter E. Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue to the Monument in Veteran’s Memorial Buttonwood Park, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, from:…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the City of New Bedford Veterans’ Services and the New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory Board, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rockdale Avenue, from West Clinton Street to Kempton Street, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 9:00 A.m. to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of Veteran’s Day participants, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rockdale Avenue, from Kempton Street to West Clinton Street; Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Market Street to Middle Street;…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1750).”
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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on September 28, October 4 and October 12, 2018, Bristol County Phep Coalition & Executive Board for a meeting…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1751).”
Application, East Coast Management Property, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 153 – 155 Aquidneck Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1752).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 45 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 12, 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 #1753).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Hillman Street/North Street (New Bedford Housing), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 15, 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 #1754).”
Application, Morgado Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 90 Atlantic Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 17, 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 #1755).”
Application, Nathanyl Gomes Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at South Second Street ws 135’+/- N x Potomska Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1756).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 Maple Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1758).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 91 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1759).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 45 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 12, 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 #1760).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of Hillman Street/North Street (New Bedford Housing), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 15, 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 #1761).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 90 Atlantic Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 17, 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 #1762).”
Application, Nathanyl Gomes Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of South Second Street ws 135’+/- N x Potomska Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1763).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 31 Maple Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1764).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 65 Plymouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1765).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 91 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1766).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 24, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Glover Street, working from Collins to Austin Street (#1767) 63 Hunter Street (#1768) 814 County Street (#1769) 289…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 12, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ashley Boulevard, South of Brooklawn Avenue (#1786) Ashley Boulevard, North & South of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 24, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Campbell Street, West of Purchase Street (#1788)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Cl Noonan Container Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 15, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 209 Chestnut Street (#1789)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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