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February 14, 2019
93 recorded votes, 10 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
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Dunn, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be absent from the City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 14, 2019, due to a work conflict.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0210).”
Resolution, Councillor Lima, presenting a Resolution calling for the United States to “Pull Back from the Brink” and Prevent Nuclear War.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0212).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0213).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City accept the provisions of M.g.l. c.43, §53F ½ , establishing Cable Television Public Access as an Enterprise Fund effective Fiscal Year 2020, which begins on July 1, 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0214).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0215).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $160,000.00 from Downtown Enterprise Fund, Free Cash, to Downtown Enterprise Fund, Charges & Services in the amount of $60,000.00 and Downtown Enterprise Fund, Capital Outlay in the amount of $100,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0216).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0217).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ari Sky, Chief Financial Officer for a Three-year Term that will expire March 11, 2022.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0221).”
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 #0221).”
Related Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel submit to the Chairman of the Committee on Ordinances and to all members of the Committee, a list of all heads of departments and senior level administrative positions that are or may be appointed by the Mayor for a…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, RebeiroNo: LopesAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #0222).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a request that Michael Thomas, who has been selected to take over the position Emergency Medical Services Deputy Director in April 2019, be placed at a salary of M-9, Step 7, $71,656.00 per year. Salary Request Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Salary Request Granted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Salary Request Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0223).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Carol Grimes, New Bedford, MA to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire April 2021.
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 #0224).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jill M. Ussach, New Bedford, MA to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire December 2021.
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 #0225).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Patricia L. Andrade, M.d., South Dartmouth, MA to the Board of Health; this term will expire February 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 #0226).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William T. Barr, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 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 #0227).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of James Lopes, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 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 #0228).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Alexander Jardin, New Bedford, MA as an Alternate Member to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 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 #0229).”
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 #0229).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Nancy Feeney, New Bedford, MA to Council on Aging, replacing Stanley Ociesa, who has resigned August 2018; this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0230).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Rebekah A. Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA as a Constable.
Received and placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and placed on File. (Matter #0231).”
Application, Rebekah A. Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council, to Grant a One- Year Waiver of Residency for Bruce Hebbel, who is in consideration for the position of Environmental Project Manager for the Department of Environmental Stewardship, who currently resides in Marion, MA.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0233).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting a One-year Waiver of Residency for Bruce Hebbel, who is in consideration for the position of Environmental Project Manager for the Department of Environmental Stewardship, who currently resides in Marion, MA.
One-Year Waiver of Residency Granted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“One-Year Waiver of Residency Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1965).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, Recommending to the City Council, Approval on behalf of Albert Williams III, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA 02719 d/b/a Elite Transportation, INC., 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA 02719, of the Application for a New Private Livery License to carry…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0234).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Albert Williams III, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA 02719 d/b/a Elite Transportation, INC., 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA 02719, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
New Livery License Approved
From the minutes
“New Livery License Approved. (Matter #0034).”
Report, Committee on Finance, Recommending to the City Council, Approval of the following Orders, transferring Free Cash to various accounts as follows: a. To Stabilization Fund in the amount of $1,150,000; b. To OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $455,000; c. To Facilities and Fleet Management,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0235).”
Ordered: That the sum of One Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Stabilization Fund…………………………………………………………………………….$1,150,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1939).”
Ordered: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty-five Thousand Dollars ($455,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: OPEB Trust Fund………………………………………………………………………………….$455,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1940).”
Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities and Fleet Department Capital Outlay……………………………………………………………………………$175,000 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1942).”
Ordered: That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Department of Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay………………………....…………………………………....………….$300,000 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.).”
Ordered: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($235,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities and Fleet Department Charges and Services……………………….....………………………....………….$235,000 To…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1943).”
Ordered: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Department Capital Outlay……………….......………………………....………….$150,000 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1945).”
Ordered: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Department of Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay………………………....………………………………...…....………….$50,000 To be certified…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1946).”
Report, Committee on Finance, Recommending to the City Council Approval of the Order transferring Free Cash to Facilities & Fleet Management, Capital Outlay, in the amount of $125,000, Failed in Committee.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0236).”
An Order, transferring to Facilities & Fleet Management, Capital Outlay in the amount of $125,000. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider. Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Morad, RebeiroNo: Lopes, MarkeyAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Lopes and Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1944).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that Police Chief Cordeiro provide the Committee on Finance with a full detail list of all vehicles that will be ordered as part of the $500,000 Free Cash…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0237).”
Related Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that Police Chief Cordeiro provide the Committee on Finance with a full detail list of all vehicles that will be ordered as part of the $500,000 Free Cash Transfer, said list should include make, model, outlay that each vehicle will be fitted with, and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Ordered, that $69,643.00 is appropriated to pay the costs of improving River’s End Park for recreational purposes through the completion of Phase 2 of the Master Plan for River’s End Park, including, café style tables and shade for the plaza, completion of the native plants planting plan,…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0013).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes requesting that the Committee on Ordinances begin the process of drafting and approving an Ordinance that would require multi-state and national grocery store chains chain stores that are 20,000 10,000 square feet or larger begin phasing out the use of single-use…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0238).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more, that the Library Director Melo, provide the Committee on City Property with a list and monetary value of all historic and valuable pieces of art belonging to the City; and further that the list include the pieces of art that have been loaned…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Dunn, Giesta
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Giesta not present for vote.) (Matter #0239).”
Related Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City’s Curator of Art provide the City Council with a copy of the Insurance Binder which lists the replacement value of all the art currently being insured.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent Aldi Inc., attention Jason Hart, John Eckman, and Bruno Lourenco inviting the supermarket chain to consider locating a supermarket in the City at the former Shaw’s site located on King’s Highway; said letter should include a map of…
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 #0241).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, on behalf of Michael Khalife, that 157–161 Coggeshall Street, Plot 93/Lot 169, New Bedford, MA, be Rezoned from Mixed-Use Business to Industrial “B”.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0242).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that while the Massachusetts Department of Transportation put the final plans together for the new Route I-195 east and west exchange along with exits for Route 18, that MassDOT pave the on and off ramps of Route 18 due to the bad conditions of the exit…
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation regarding the proposed viaduct rehabilitation and construction time frame of the Bridges and two off- ramps that carry Interstate I-195 over the Route 18 interchange.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0244).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Edward Pacheco, 188 Hixville Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747 d/b/a Places to Go, LLC, 1 Wamsutta Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A Private Livery License…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0245).”
Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Council President Morad and Members of the City Council, submitting TIF Agreement and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a ten (10) year Agreement for Northern Wind, Inc. and…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0246).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Northern Wind Inc., and Streetside Realty LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0247).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, Chairman of the Committee on Cannabis Regulations and Host Community Agreements Review submitting a copy of memo regarding the first upcoming meeting on March 13, 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Cannabis Regulations and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Cannabis Regulations and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #0248).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from DPI Commissioner Ponte listing the completed roadwork in 2018.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0249).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad, submitting the recently revised Tax Increment Financing Program Policy and Guidelines.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0250).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad, submitting the 2018 New Bedford Economic Development Council Tax Increment Financing Program Annual Report.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0251).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of letter from Representative Hendricks, dated January 25, 2019, responding to a Written Motion submitted by Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad at the December 13th City Council Meeting regarding the exterior…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0252).”
Citation, Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad, honoring the Southcoast Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of their ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Downtown location and with sincere appreciation for their continued advocacy and commitment to the advancement of the business…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0253).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, honoring Joaquim F. Silva, on the occasion of his 99th birthday on February 12, 2019, and with wishes that the Good Lord will give him many more happy and healthy Birthday Celebrations.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0254).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, honoring Judge Bernadette L. Sabra, in recognition of her retirement from the New Bedford District Court after a prestigious career.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0255).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Micro Realty Partners, for Permission to Erect and Maintain Two Non-Illuminated Flat Signs at 9 South Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to the 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 #0256).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Roso Management, for Permission to Erect and Maintain an Illuminated Projecting Sign at 123 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to the 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 #0257).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, the Camp Bar, for Permission to Erect and Maintain an Illuminated Flat Sign at 821 South First Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to the 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 #0258).”
Constable Bond, David Miller, Fairhaven, MA 02719, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company.
Approved
Annual Report, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School submitting a copy of the Annual Report for 2018.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0260).”
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 January 11, 18, & 25, 2019, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities for a meeting held on December 13,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0261).”
Application, Republic Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 4 Washington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 24, 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 #0262).”
Application, Mac Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 248 – 252 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 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 #0263).”
Application, Republic Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 202 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 11, 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 #0264).”
Application, R.j. Canessa, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 28, 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 #0265).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 72 North Water Street (Carmine’s Restaurant), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 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 #0266).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 20 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 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 #0267).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan and Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 MacArthur Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 04, 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 #0268).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 167 Maryland Street Plot 127C Lot 271, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 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 #0269).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 700 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 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 #0270).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 936 Victoria Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 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 #0271).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction Across from 1353-1359 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 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 #0272).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Wamsutta Street to Herman Melville Boulevard to Antonio Costa Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 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 #0273).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 114 East Clinton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 12, 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 #0274).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 130 Frank Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 12, 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 #0275).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 75 Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 28, 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 #0276).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 72 North Water Street (Carmine’s Restaurant), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 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 #0277).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 20 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 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 #0278).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan and Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 75 MacArthur Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 04, 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 #0279).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 167 Maryland Street Plot 127C Lot 271, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 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 #0280).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 700 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 06, 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 #0281).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 936 Victoria Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 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 #0282).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, to Disturb the Surface, Across from 1353-1359 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 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 #0283).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, to Disturb the Surface, of Wamsutta Street to Herman Melville Boulevard to Antonio Costa Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 07, 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 #0284).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 114 East Clinton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 12, 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 #0285).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 130 Frank Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 12, 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 #0286).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 33 Jenkins Street to Bolton Street to Hemlock Street (#0287) 220 Jarry Street Plot 127-C/ Lot 179 to Pine Grove Street…
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 February 06, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 196 – 198 Highland Street to Topham Street to Coggeshall Street (#0304) 98 Lafayette Street to Carlisle Street to…
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 February 13, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 225 Dawson Street, corner property with Conduit Street (#0307) 254 – 256 Church Street to Central Avenue to Query…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 31, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 14 Caswell Street (#0313) 65 Forrest Street (#0314) 7 Thatcher Street (#0315)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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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