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January 24, 2019
38 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
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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00 from Police, Salaries & Wages, to Police, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0138).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Capital Outlay……………………………………………………………$100,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0139).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as Problem Properties Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0140).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as Problem Properties Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $10,000, is hereby authorizes for Fiscal Year 2019.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of George N. Smith, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Joshua Amaral whose term will expire upon confirmation of Mr. Smith, this term will expire May 2020.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0144).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jeffrey Costa, New Bedford, MA to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire December 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0145).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Patricia Costa, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0146).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Bruce Duarte, Sr. New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0147).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Virginia Morrison, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0148).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of George Smith, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0149).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jane Stott, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0150).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of David M. Miller, Fairhaven, MA as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0151).”
Application, David M. Miller, Fairhaven, MA 02719, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Administration establish a non-regulatory Board or Commission of licensed Recreational Cannabis shop owners located in New Bedford, said Board or Commission would provide insight as to where they see the industry going in New Bedford,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0154).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Victor Garcia, 18 Walker Street, Apt 2W, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Victor Garcia, 18 Walker Street, Apt 2W, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0155).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a request from Parks, Recreation & Beaches for a Bench and Memorial Plaque honoring Frances Drozek Perry 100th Birthday from the Perry Family. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0156).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting copies of letters from and to Whisk & Jane LLC and the New Bedford Port Authority, regarding Public Records Request of the Port Authority’s Denial of Whisk & Jane LLC’s multi-purpose recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island, New Bedford, MA.
Referred to the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis. (Matter #0157).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of letter from Whisk & Jane LLC, to Mayor Mitchell, thanking him for the meeting to discuss a multi-purpose recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island.
Referred to the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis. (Matter #0158).”
Communication, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, to Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, Charitable Gaming Division, submitting their 2018 Beano Report. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0159).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City Council forward a letter of request to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Cannabis Control Commission as to whether the City is following State Law regarding marijuana establishments in the City; and further, enclosed in the letter, please…
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0029).”
TABLED
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
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
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rivet Street, from Bonney Street to Crapo Street, (In Front of the Church) on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 7:00 A.m. to 8:00 A.m and 6:00 P.m. to 7:30 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Irene Barreiro-McDonnel, 160 Aquidneck Street, New Bedford, MA, that a Handicap Parking Space be installed in front of said address. (Enclosed is a copy of the Handicap Card and letter from property owner.) (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0163).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting on behalf of the residents on Bellevue Street that the Traffic Commission approve the installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Bellevue Street and West Rodney French Blvd.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0164).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Power and Grace Yoga, 1 Johnny Cake Hill, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 12 inch by 22 inch Projecting Sign at Union Street and Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0165).”
Constable Bond, Patrick Richard Duddy, Swansea, MA 02777, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company.
Approved
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 a meeting held on January 4, 2019, Board of Park Commissioners for meetings held on September 26, October 17, and November…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0167).”
Application, Republic Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 69 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 15, 2019, 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 #0168).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 972 Elliot Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2019, 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 #0169).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at King’s Highway/Fieldstone Market Place, Route 140 on ramp, King’s Plaza, Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 18, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0170).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 972 Elliot Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 15, 2019, 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 #0171).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, to Disturb the Surface, of King’s Highway/Fieldstone Market Place, Route 140 on ramp, King’s Plaza, Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 18, 2019, 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 #0172).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 15, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: David Court working from County Street to dead end (#0173) County Street working from Purchase Street to 1097 County…
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 16, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 126 Nash Road (#0197) 923 Shawmut Avenue (#0198) 88 Birchwood Drive (#0199) 34 Cottonwood Road (#0200)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 16, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 89 Chestnut Street (#0201) 89 Chestnut Street (#0202) 98 – 100 South Street (#0203) 2…
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 East Clinton Street, West of Cottage Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019..”
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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