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March 28, 2019
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on City Property: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, requesting on behalf of the New Bedford Airport Commission that the City Council purchase from Tifereth Israel Congregation, two Lots for a total consideration of $35,000.00 (Ref’d 2/28/19)…
That the Committee on City Property vote to acquire the described land from the Tifereth Israel Congregation.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on City Property vote to acquire the described land from the Tifereth Israel Congregation. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Markey)
That the Committee on City Property Accept the Appraisal submitted from the Administration. (If value does not exceed $35,000 no proposals need to be solicited.)
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on City Property ACCEPT the Appraisal submitted from the Administration. (If value does not exceed $35,000 no proposals need to be solicited.) ) This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
To recommend that the City Council Adopt the Order attached hereto for the acquisition of the land and purchase price described in said order.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council ADOPT the ORDER attached hereto for the acquisition of the land and purchase price described in said order. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, requested by the New Bedford Airport Commission that the City sell a parcel of real estate to Tifereth Israel Congregation for $35,000.00 (Ref’d 2/28/19) (3/19/18-tabled) were removed from the…
To recommend that the City Council Adopt the Order attached hereto for the transfer of the land to the Tifereth Israel Congregation as described in said order.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council ADOPT the ORDER attached hereto for the transfer of the land to the Tifereth Israel Congregation as described in said order. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a response to its RFP of 45 Salisbury Street, for its inclusion in the proposed Public Safety Facility at Ruth and Salisbury Streets and Brock Avenue (Ref’d 2/28/19) (3/19/18-tabled) was removed from the…
That the Committee on City Property accept the RFP and bids solicited by the Administration.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on City Property accept the RFP and bids solicited by the Administration. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
That the Committee on City Property vote to acquire the land as proposed in the bid submitted by Michael A. and Manuela S. Downing for an amount not to exceed a cost of $350,000.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on City Property vote to acquire the land as proposed in the bid submitted by Michael A. and Manuela S. Downing for an amount not to exceed a cost of $350,000. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To recommend that the City Council approve the acquisition of the described land pursuant to the terms of the Committee’s chosen proposal and attached hereto; and not to exceed a cost of $350,000 and authorize the City Solicitor and the Administration to take the necessary action and execute the necessary documents to perform the land acquisition for the proposed Public Safety Facility at Ruth and
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council approve the acquisition of the described land pursuant to the terms of the Committee’s chosen proposal and attached hereto; and not to exceed a cost of $350,000 and authorize the City Solicitor and the Administration to take the necessary action and execute the necessary documents to perform the land acquisition for the proposed Public Safety Facility at Ruth and Salisbury Streets and Brock Avenue. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
7:02 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
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
80 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $2,266,968.00 for Accelerated Repair Projects at the John Avery Parker Elementary School and Trinity Day Academy.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0534).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0535).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $360,772.00 for Accelerated Repair Project at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0536).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0537).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following elementary school: James B. Congdon Elementary School, located at 50 Hemlock Street, New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0538).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings,
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0539).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following elementary school: John B. DeValles Elementary School, located at 120 Katherine Street, New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0540).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings,
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0541).”
Related Motion, Councillor Coelho requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in Order to Hold a Committee on Appointments and Briefings Meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:00 P.m.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0542).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Department of Planning and Community Development, dissolving the consolidated Department of Planning and Community Development and reinstating the stand-along departments of Planning and of Housing and…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinance. (Matter #0543).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0544).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 15, Licenses and Permits; Business Regulations, that will allow the City to permit commercial aquaculture in its waters.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0545).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0546).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $20,000.00 from Planning, Salaries & Wages, to Planning, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0547).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0548).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 14, 2018, and signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2018, which, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the revolving fund under the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0549).”
Ordered, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 14, 2018, and signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2018, which, in accordance with Massachusetts General law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the revolving fund under the control of the Community services Department known as the Senior…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Reappointment of Patrick Walsh, New Bedford to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee, this term will expire May 1, 2022.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment GRANTED
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment GRANTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0551).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Draft Final Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development Action Plan and a separate Draft Executive Summary, which sets forth activities to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0552).”
Draft Final Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development Action Plan.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0553).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Wayne Russell Vandal, Dartmouth, MA 02747 as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0554).”
Application, Wayne Russel Vandal, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Elson Costa, Lakeville, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0556).”
Application, Elson Costa, Lakeville, MA 02347, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed. (Matter #0557).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Horacio H. Ferreira, Dartmouth, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0558).”
Application, Horacio H. Ferreira, Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment Made and Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Made and Confirmed. (Matter #0559).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Giesta, Abreu, Lopes, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Lima and Carney, requesting, that the City Council vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 33, Section 59, of the Massachusetts General Laws, that provides benefits to employees who are temporarily…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Coelho, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroNo: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta and Gomes OPPOSED.) (Matter #0460).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption as Amended, an Ordinance, amending Chapter 12 Health and Sanitation Section 12-39.5 Unattended Clothing Donation Containers.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0560).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading, as Amended
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading, as Amended. (Matter #1730).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-8 Noncriminal Disposition of violations of certain Ordinances, rules and regulations – violating Section 12-39.5 Unattended Clothing Donation Containers, fine $300.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0561).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1731).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0562).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1732).”
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues, recommending that the City Council go on record in support of the Age Friendly Initiative and thanks Coastline Elderly and the Council on Aging for their involvement in making this initiative possible.
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0563).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0564).”
Ordered, that the City hereby accepts 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. The fund will be known as the “Cable Television Public Education and Government Access Enterprise…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $17 Million to construct the South Public Safety Center located on the property at Brock Avenue and Ruth Street and to include the demolition of the former St. Anne’s Church and School.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0565).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0318).”
Related Motion, Councillor Rebeiro requesting that a member of the administration appear before the Committee on Finance to determine which stations will be consolidated/closed due to the construction of the new South Public Safety Center.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0566).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Winterson and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances, implement a policy that all licenses issued by the City of New Bedford…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0567).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Winterson and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances, implement a policy that all licenses issued by the City of New Bedford which require a criminal background check known as a Cori, also require that fingerprinting also be…
No Further Action
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances, draft an Ordinance similar to the Seattle’s Municipal Code 12A.12.015 (B) (1)…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0568).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances, draft an Ordinance similar to the Seattle’s Municipal Code 12A.12.015 (B) (1) that establishes penalties for intentionally obstructing or interfering with pedestrian or vehicle…
No Further Action
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City and the State Department of Transportation take immediate action on the new Route 18 railroad overpass to install fencing and temporary…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0569).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City and the State Department of Transportation take immediate action on the new Route 18 railroad overpass to install fencing and temporary surveillance cameras for the purpose of catching those that choose to graffiti the railroad crossing;…
No Further Action
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the City Code, specifically Section 22-15, Snow and Ice – Removal from Sidewalks; Required, in an effort to…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0570).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the City Code, specifically Section 22-15; Snow and Ice - Removal from Sidewalks; Required, in an effort to determine if changes should be made to said Code Section as currently written. (Referred to the…
No Further Action
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lopes, Lima and Abreu, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications look into finding an appropriate location in the downtown area honoring Joe Jesus for the love and dedication he had for the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0571).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho and Giesta, requesting, that a representative from the New Bedford Public Schools meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss ideas on how to increase the amount of Crossing Guards at the public schools. (To be Referred to the Committee on…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0572).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that Park Board Chairperson Peter Boswell and Suzanne Sullivan, Chairperson of the non-profit Save The Bells, Inc., be invited to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide an update regarding the bell tower project and the proposed…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0573).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Mckenzie Bus Transportation INC., 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A…
) Renewal Granted
Communication, Community Preservation Committee to City Council, submitting for consideration the CPA annual budget for Fiscal Year 2020.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0576).”
Communication, Community Preservation Committee to City Council, submitting for consideration the Community Preservation Act FY19 Project Funding Recommendations, a total expenditure of $1,547,875.00 for seventeen (17) Projects. (Booklet of Funding Recommendations enclosed.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0577).”
Communication/Ordinance, Council President Morad, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 24, Section 24-16 Relative to Vehicles for Hire. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee Ordinances. (Matter #0578).”
Communication, Jamie Ponte, Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, to City Council, recommending the discontinuance of a portion of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Variable Width, at the Northeast Corner of its present terminus; in order to be able to properly accommodate the new…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0579).”
Communication, Jamie Ponte, Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, to City Council, submitting the Metes and Bounds for Discontinuance of a portion of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Variable Width, at the Northeast Corner of its present terminus. (Map enclosed.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0580).”
An Order, For Hearing on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 7:00 P.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, for Discontinuance of A Portion of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Variable Width, at the Northeast Corner of Its Present Terminus.
Adopted
An Order, That the City Solicitor be and is hereby requested to prepare an Order for the Discontinuance of a portion of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Variable Width, at the Northeast Corner of its present terminus. Hearing on said matter has been ordered for Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 7:00…
Adopted
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting letter from Gerard Arnaudet, Executive Director, New Bedford Retirement Board, notifying of upcoming meeting/discussion relative to COLA for Fiscal Year 2020. (Copy all Councillors via email 03/22/19.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0583).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a request from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches for a Plaque honoring Domingos and Celeste Aresta. (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 #0584).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a request from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches for a Bench and Plaque honoring Ricardo E. Arruda. (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 #0585).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a request from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, for a Bench and Plaque in memory of Derek Pimentel. (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 #0586).”
Citations, Council President Morad and Councillors Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Rebeiro, honoring Russell Pittsley, Maria Connor, Rose Lopes and Roy Oliveira, in recognition of their continued dedication and support of the Vietnam Veterans in the Greater New…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0587).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Maria Andrade Hermort, Chairperson, Finessa Oliveira, Co-Chairperson, Relay for Life and Jamie Hart, General Manager, Emerald Partnership, Ltd., in recognition of their contributions to the 2019 Relay for Life Masquerade Gala Fundraiser
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0588).”
Written Motion, Councillor Markey, requesting, on behalf of the Buzzards Bay Coalition, that the following street(s) be Closed: Mill Road, from Jireh Street to Mazeppa Street, on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 9:00 A.m. to 6:30 P.m., (The Parking Lot between Jireh and Mazeppa Streets), for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Greater New Bedford Earth Day Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 2:00 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Earth Eve…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of the Humane Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue West to the Monument, on Sunday, May 05, 2019, from 8:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Javier Rojas, that the following street(s) be Closed: South Second Street, between Cove Street and Nelson Street, and Nelson Street, from South Second Street to Santander Bank Parking Lot (58 County Street), on Saturday, May 04, 2019, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of William Rogers, Jr., that the Traffic Commission consider installing a Handicap Parking spot in front 111 Florence Street. (Enclosed is a copy of the Petition and Handicap Placard.) (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0593).”
Petition/Indemnity, Hollywood Hair, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated three foot by four foot Sign at 660 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02744. Provisionally Granted, subject to the Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0594).”
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 Airport Commission for a meeting held on February 20, 2019; Board of Assessors for meetings held on March 01 and 08, 2019; Commission for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0595).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Hathaway Road and Nauset Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0596).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16 Swallow Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0597).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, to Disturb the Surface, of Hathaway Road and Nauset Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0598).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 16 Swallow Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0599).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 15, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 47 Babbitt Street (#0600) 20 South Sixth Street (#0601) 211 Church Street (#0602) 61 Locust Street (#0603) 84 Lucas…
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 March 18, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Pleasant Street – Austin Street to Pope Street (#0623)
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 March 19, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 139 Lawrence Street (#0624) 17 Ricketson Street (#0625)
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 March 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Eighth Street and Mechanics Lane (#0626) Intersection of North Street and County Street (#0627)…
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 March 28, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1242 Shawmut Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0636).”
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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