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May 23, 2019
99 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Hearing, on petition of Verizon New England, Inc & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one (1) Pole on the southerly side of Phillips Road (new subdivision Farland Estates).
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0908).”
Ordered,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0909).”
Hearing, on petition of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits and one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Chestnut Street, South of Robeson Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0910).”
Ordered,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0911).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City Solicitor obtain appraisals of land located on King’s Highway from the Route 140 overpass to Oliver Street for the purpose of acquiring permanent and construction easements, through eminent domain or other legal…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0912).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0913).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City of New Bedford waives the appraisal requirement and the right of any damages the City may be entitled to with respect to five permanent easements and two temporary easements to be acquired by the Massachusetts…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0914).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0915).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Two Orders, the first Order declares the former Kempton School surplus property and transfer it from the School Committee to the Committee on City Property; and the second Order authorizes the Mayor to execute a deed transferring the…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0916).”
An Order, declaring the former Kempton School surplus property. Referred to the Committee on City Property. (#0917) an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed transferring the Kempton School to the Alma del Mar Charter School.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0918).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a communication from Superintendent Anderson, Secretary to the School Committee, notifying that on May 13, 2019, the School Committee voted that the Horatio A. Kempton School is no longer needed by the New Bedford Public School. (To be Referred to…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0919).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $1,444,264.00 from Free Cash, to Stabilization.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0923).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Million, Four Hundred Forty-four Thousand, Two Hundred Sixty – Four Dollars ($1,444,264) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Stabilization ……………………………………………………………………$1,444,264 To…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0924).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $920,000.00 from Health Insurance, Charges & Services, to Fire, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $525,000.00; Fire, Charges & Services in the amount of $75,000.00 and General Government Unclassified, Charges &…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0925).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($920,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Salaries and Wages…………………………………………………………………$525,000 Fire Charges…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0926).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $25,000.00 from Health, Salaries & Wages, to Ems, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0927).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services……………………………………………………..…$25,000 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 #0928).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $16,000.00 from Inspectional Services, Charges & Services to Solicitor, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0929).”
Ordered, that the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Inspectional Services Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Solicitor Salaries and Wages……………………………………………...………………$16,000 To be certified…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0930).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from Mayor, Charges & Services in the amount of $9,000.00; Mayor, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $1,000.00 and Planning, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $5,000.00 to Mayor, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0931).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Mayor Charges and Services ($9,000), Mayor Supplies and Materials ($1,000) and Planning Salaries and Wages ($5,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mayor…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0932).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,800.00 from Purchasing, Salaries & Wages, to Personnel, Salaries & Wages, in the amount of $1,000.00 and Auditor, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $3,800.00.
Received and Placed on File,
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File, (Matter #0933).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Thousand Eight-hundred Dollars ($4,800) now standing to the credit of the account from Purchasing Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Personnel Salaries and Wages……………………………………………...………………$1,000 Auditor Salaries and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0934).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $730,000.00 from Water, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $330,000.00 and Water, Charges & Services in the amount of $400,000.00 to Water, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $100,000.00 and Water, Capital…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0935).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($730,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Charges and Services ($400,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Supplies and Materials……………………………………………...………$100,000 Water…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10 Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED (Matter #0936).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $620,000.00 from Wastewater, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $170,000.00 and Wastewater, Capital Outlay in the amount of $450,000.00 to Wastewater, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0937).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($620,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Wastewater Salaries and Wages ($170,000) and Wastewater Capital Outlay ($450,000 be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Wastewater Charges and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1 (Council President Morad OPPOSED.). (Matter #0938).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $434,358.00 from Water, Free Cash, to Water Stabilization.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0939).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Thirty-four Thousand, Three Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars ($434,358) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Stabilization …………………………………………………………………..$434,358 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0940).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $260,000.00 from Public Infrastructure, Salaries & Wages, to Public Infrastructure, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $180,000.00 and Public Infrastructure, Capital Outlay in the amount of $80,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0941).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Supplies and Materials ………………………………….$180,000…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0942).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $43,839.00 from Environmental, Salaries & Wages, to Environmental, Capital Outlay in the amount of $33,000.00 and Environmental, Other Financing Uses in the amount of $10,839.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0943).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty-three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-nine Dollars ($43,839) now standing to the credit of the account from Environmental Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Environmental Capital Outlay……………………………………………………………$33,000…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0944).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $40,000.00 from Ems, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $25,000.00 and Ems, Capital Outlay in the amount of $15,000.00 to Ems, Charges & Services in the amount of $25,000.00 and Ems, Supplies & Materials in the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0945).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Salaries and Wages ($25,000) and Ems Capital Outlay ($15,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services……………………………………………………………$25,000 Ems…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0946).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $22,500.00 from Treasurer, Salaries & Wages, to Treasurer, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0947).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty-two Thousand Dollars, Five Hundred ($22,500) now standing to the credit of the account from Treasurer Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Treasurer Charges and Services……………………………………………….………$22,500 To be certified…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0948).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,000.00 from Library, Salaries & Wages, to Library, Capital Outlay. Received and Placed on File. (#0949) City of New Bedford in City Council May 23, 2019 Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0950).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,000.00 from Zoo, Supplies & Materials, to Zoo, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0951).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and Services…………………………………………………………….………$7,000 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 #0952).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,800.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to City Council, Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0953).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($6,800) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council Other Financing Uses………………………………………………….$6,800 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0954).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,016.00 from Veterans, Charges & Services, to Veterans, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0955).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Thousand Sixteen Dollars ($2,016) now standing to the credit of the account from Veterans Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Salaries and Wages……………………………….………………………….$2,016 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0956).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,000.00 from CFO, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $400.00 and CFO, Capital Outlay in the amount of $600.00, to CFO, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0957).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) now standing to the credit of the account from CFO Supplies and Materials ($400) and CFO Capital Outlay ($600) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Charges and Services………..………………………….………………………….$1,000 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0958).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request that the City appropriately honor former Mayor Rosemary S. Tierney, and re-name the Hazelwood Senior Center, as the “Rosemary S. Tierney Community Center, that in doing so, the City would establish a fitting and lasting tribute to…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0959).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Lee Blake, New Bedford, MA to the Library Trustees; this term will expire April 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0960).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Father Kevin Harrington, New Bedford, MA to the Library Trustees; this term will expire April 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0961).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Diana Henry, New Bedford, MA to the Library Trustees; this term will expire April 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0962).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Lee Bentley, Park Keeper, as the Department of Public Infrastructure’s designee to the Board of Park Commissioners; replacing Charles Cotter who has resigned; this term will expire May 2020.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0963).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Shahid M. Bokhari 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Arrow Transportation, 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0964).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Shahid M. Bokhari 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Arrow Transportation, 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0671).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Shahid M. Bokhari 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Arrow Transportation, 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0965).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Shahid M. Bokhari 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Arrow Transportation, 78 Jouvette Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0672).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Daniel Higgins, New Bedford, MA, to the Water Board, replacing the late Carl Natho; this term will expire April 2021.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0966).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Daniel Higgins, New Bedford, MA, to the Water Board, replacing the late Carl Natho; this term will expire April 2021. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – April 25, 2019.)
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0746).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that representatives of the New Bedford Cultural Compact be invited to a Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to provide…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0967).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that representatives of the New Bedford Cultural Compact be invited to a Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to provide a status update to the Committee regarding the Cultural Compact’s accomplishments since inception and goals for…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lima, Lopes, Council President Morad, and Councillor Giesta, requesting that the Executive Director of the New Bedford Business Park, Derek Santos, come before the Committee on Appointment and Briefings for purpose of briefing the Committee Members, on the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0969).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lima, and Giesta, requesting that the owner(s) of Parallel Products consider inviting the City Council and our local legislative delegation to tour their facility located in the New Business Park and to discuss their plans for this 2nd facility in New Bedford.
Adopted – FAILED
Yes: Coelho, GiestaNo: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Coelho and Giesta IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0970).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances explore drafting local codes that prohibit the siting of biosolids, municipal waste, and sewage sludge processing facilities, similar to the proposed Parallel Products facility, within the City of New Bedford going…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0971).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a communication from Superintendent Anderson, Secretary to the School Committee, notifying that on May 13, 2019, the School Committee voted that the Horatio A. Kempton School is no longer needed by the New Bedford Public School. (To be Referred to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0972).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Giesta, submitting correspondence from Nicholas Nanopoulos, regarding the parking situation in the area of the Phillips Avenue School.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0973).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from the New Bedford Economic Development Council – The Regeneration Project to Representative Antonio F.d. Cabral regarding their support of bill (HD4174) that allows the establishment of a neighborhood school for a new Alma del Mar…
Referred to the State Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to the State Legislative Delegation. (Matter #0982).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring District Chief Steven Beaulieu, Lieutenant Peter Mello, Firefighters Jolene Menard, Cory Boucher and Nathan Venancio, New Bedford Fire Department, in recognition of their well-deserved commendations for rendering life-saving aide to an accident victim on…
Adopted to be Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted to be Presented at a later date. (Matter #0974).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Renald Russo III, New Bedford Fire Department, in recognition of his appointment as a New Bedford Firefighter.
Adopted, to be Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be Presented at a later date. (Matter #0975).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Steven Mourao, Firefighter, New Bedford Fire Department, in recognition of his performing life-saving aide to an accident victim while off-duty in Aruba on April 09, 2019.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0976).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Father Robert A. Oliveira, New Bedford Fire Department Chaplain in recognition of his Commitment and Dedication to the New Bedford Fire Department and the people of the City of New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0977).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring District Chief Gary Raposa, Captains Peter Clark, Daniel Coons, Kenneth Silva, Jr., Shawn Sivil, Lieutenants Jason Beaulieu, Michael Masse, Louis Miranda, William Sullivan, and Nathan Sylvia New Bedford Fire Department in recognition of their Promotions and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0978).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Multisport Events, that the following street(s) be Closed: East Rodney French Boulevard will be closed in both directions between South Rodney French Boulevard and David Street; David Street will be closed in both directions between…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of Erin Burke, that the following street(s) be Closed: Plymouth Street, from Whittier Street to Burns Street, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 8:00 P.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Nina Street, from East Rodney French Boulevard to Seaview Terrace, to the West End of the intersection so traffic may not enter Seaview Terrace, on Thursday, July 04, 2019, from 10:00 A.m., to 10:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Communication, Council President Morad, on behalf of Terry Lopes, submitting a Petition to make helmets mandatory for all bicycle riders in New Bedford, thereby enforcing bicycle safety laws. (To be Referred to our State Legislative Delegation.)
Referred to our State Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to our State Legislative Delegation. (Matter #0982).”
Application, Amaury G. Perez, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 475 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 22, 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 #0983).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 206 Austin Street Plot 77 Lot 206, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0984).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 26 Brownell Avenue Plot 38, Lot 359, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0985).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1066 Marlboro Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0986).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 Beckett Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0987).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 20 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0988).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1791 East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0989).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 337 Prescott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 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 #0990).”
Application, J.f. White Contracting for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 605 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 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 #0991).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Araujo Court Plot 136 Lot 112 (ns 165’ wx Acushnet Avenue), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20 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 #0992).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 206 Austin Street Plot 77, Lot 206, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0993).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 26 Brownell Street Plot 38, Lot 359, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0994).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1066 Marlboro Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0995).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 12 Beckett Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0996).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 20 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0997).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1791 East Rodney French Boulevard provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0998).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 337 Prescott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0999).”
Application, J.f. White Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 605 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #1000).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating to Disturb the Surface, of Araujo Court (Ns 165’ W x Acushnet Avenue) Plot 136 Lot 112, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 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 #1001).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 15, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 34 Washburn Street (#1002) 608 Elm Street (#1003) 362 Chancery Street (#1004) 25 Stowell Street (#1005) L3 Anthony Terrace…
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 May 15, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 605 Tarkiln Hill Road (#1007) 57 Cove Street (#1008)
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 May 15, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 203 Ash Street (#1009) 120 Dawson Street (#1010) 52 Weaver Street (#1011) 80 Mill Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to Erik Rousseau, SRTA Bus Company, requesting their support on behalf of the senior population at Tripp Towers, asking that SRTA Bus Company reverse their decision to eliminate bus service to Stop and Shop on Dartmouth Street for…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1013).”
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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