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February 25, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Naomi R. A. Carney, Linda M. Morad
During the meeting:
- Dunn arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
The Clerk announced the start of Citizen’s Input Time not to exceed the first thirty (30) minutes of the meeting. Ronald McKeon, 187 Durfee Street, speaking on Rehabilitation Centers. (Ref’d 1/14/19) (1) Ronald McKeon was not present at this meeting. On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by…
To table this matter to next meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter to next meeting..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Lima)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jennifer Smith, New Bedford, MA 02740, as an Alternate Member to the Historical Commission; Ms. Smith will be replacing Meghan Kish, whose term has expired; this term will expire March…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jennifer Smith, New Bedford, MA 02740, as an Alternate Member to the Historical Commission; Ms. Smith will be replacing Meghan Kish, whose term has expired; this term will expire March 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JENNIFER SMITH, New Bedford, MA 02740, as an Alternate Member to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION; Ms. Smith will be replacing Meghan Kish, whose term has expired; this term will expire March 2021..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority, replacing Celia Brito, whose term has expired and recently ceased being a City resident; this term will expire July 2022…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority, replacing Celia Brito, whose term has expired and recently ceased being a City resident; this term will expire July 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Dunn, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of CAROL PIMENTEL, New Bedford, MA to the REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, replacing Celia Brito, whose term has expired and recently ceased being a City resident; this term will expire July 2022..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Dunn)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paul Chasse, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority, replacing Attorney Peter Paul, Jr., who has resigned; this term will expire July 2021. (Ref’d 11/20/18) (4) Councillor…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to rescind Mr. Barry Trahan’s appointment to serve on the Library Board of Trustees replacing Jill Horton Simms; and further submitting the Appointment of Ann R. O’leary, New Bedford, MA to the…
To recommend to the City Council to rescind Mr. Barry Trahan’s appointment to serve on the Library Board of Trustees replacing Jill Horton Simms.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to rescind Mr. Barry Trahan’s appointment to serve on the Library Board of Trustees replacing Jill Horton Simms..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Gomes)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ann R. O’leary, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees, replacing Jill Horton Simms who has resigned, this term will expire April 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ANN R. O’LEARY, New Bedford, MA to the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, replacing Jill Horton Simms who has resigned, this term will expire APRIL 2020..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Martin Bentz, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Kevin Thomas, whose term has expired; this term will expire February 2021 (Ref’d 1/10/19) was received and…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Martin Bentz, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Kevin Thomas, whose term has expired; this term will expire February 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of MARTIN BENTZ, New Bedford, MA, to the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, replacing Kevin Thomas, whose term has expired; this term will expire FEBRUARY 2021..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 61 Wamsutta Street, (Map 78, Lot 125) a Circa 1889 two-story brick mill structure – advising that “the purpose of the Demolition Delay Ordinance is to…
To recommend to the City Council to follow the Recommendations of the Historical Commission and Grant Partial Demolition and replacement of existing windows at 61 Wamsutta Street, (Map 78, Lot 125).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to follow the Recommendations of the Historical Commission and Grant Partial Demolition and replacement of existing windows at 61 WAMSUTTA STREET, (MAP 78, LOT 125)..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing on an Application, Dennis and Grace Madeira, D/B/A Manny’s Auto Body, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, Body Repair, General Repair and Light Service at 262 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 (Application Rec’d 12/19/18)…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Dennis and Grace Madeira, D/B/A Manny’s Auto Body, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, Body Repair, General Repair and Light Service at 262 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Dennis and Grace Madeira, D/B/A Manny’s Auto Body, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, Body Repair, General Repair and Light Service at 262 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Barry G. Trahan, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees, Mr. Trahan will be replacing Jill Horton-Simms who has resigned; this term will expire April 2020. (Ref’d 7/19/18)…
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Barry G. Trahan, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees, Mr. Trahan will be replacing Jill Horton-Simms who has resigned; this term will expire April 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of BARRY G. TRAHAN, New Bedford, MA, to the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Mr. Trahan will be replacing Jill Horton-Simms who has resigned; this term will expire APRIL 2020..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
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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