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January 23, 2020
47 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, 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
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication, Blair S. Bailey, Tax Title Attorney submitting an Order for the Discontinuance of a portion of Antonio L. Costa Avenue.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0101).”
An Order,
Hearing continued until February 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. City Council Chambers, before the City Council’s Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Hearing continued until February 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. City Council Chambers, before the City Council’s Committee on City Property. (Matter #0102).”
Communication, Blair S. Bailey, Tax Title Attorney submitting an Order for the Discontinuance of the remaining portion of Joaquim F. Pina Avenue.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0103).”
An Order,
Hearing continued until February 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. City Council Chambers, before the City Council’s Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Hearing continued until February 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. City Council Chambers, before the City Council’s Committee on City Property. (Matter #0104).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, appropriating $462,000.00 of premium received on account of the sale of temporary notes, to Mis, Capital Outlay to pay costs of purchasing a server for the Mis Department and accelerating the replacement of personal computers as…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0105).”
An Order Providing for the Appropriation of Premium Received on Account of the Sale of Temporary Notes, to Pay Costs of Purchasing A Server for the Mis Department and Accelerating the Replacement of Personal Computers as Part of Implementing Office 365 City-wide. Be It Ordered, by the City Council…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0107).”
Ordered, Resolved, having convened in an open meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the James B. Congdon Elementary School, 50 Hemlock Street, for the replacement of or an addition to obsolete buildings in order to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0109).”
Ordered, Resolved, having convened in an open meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the John B. DeValles Elementary School, 120 Katherine Street, for the replacement of or an addition to obsolete buildings in order…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0111).”
Ordered, Resolved, having convened in an open meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Judith Perkins as the Director of Personnel and requesting that Ms. Perkins be established at Salary Step 3 ($102,132.00) on the Unit C Salary Schedule.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0113).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances be Discharged from further consideration of the following matter: an Ordinance, amending Article II of Chapter 19, Chapter 2, Section 2-121, Section 2-47 and Section 2- 237 and Chapter 23, Section 1 – Relative to Employee…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0117).”
An Ordinance, amending Article II of Chapter 19, Chapter 2, Section 2-121, Section 2-47 and Section 2- 237 and Chapter 23, Section 1 – Relative to Employee Residency.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #1912).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting the City of New Bedford’s Policy Concerning Waivers of the City’s Residency Requirement.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #0118).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of John A. Walsh, New Bedford, MA to the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority, replacing Terrence G. Lewis, Sr, whose term has expired; Mr. Walsh’s term will expire July 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0120).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 10, Section 10-47, Departmental Revolving Funds, to strike the "Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund" under the Health Department and add the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund. Passed to a Second Reading - December 12, 2019.
Passed to be Ordained
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained. (Matter #1977).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad and Council President Lopes, requesting that the City Council alter the Zoning Code under Chapter 9, Section 3147 to provide an option for alternate material to be used for parking/loading surface areas. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Planning…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0121).”
An Ordinance (Substitute), Amending Chapter 9, Section 3147 - Relative to Alternate Material for Parking/Loading Surfaces. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0123).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Karen Maciulewicz, 128 Chipaway Road, East Freetown, MA 02717 d/b/a Project Independence Services, INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0124).”
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0125).”
Communication, Jane Medeiros Friedman, First Associate City Solicitor, to City Council, submitting nine (9) Appraisal Summaries for the proposed Hathaway Road Triangle Improvements Project.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0126).”
Appraisal Summaries, Appraisal Summaries prepared by Donald S. Welinsky, Mai for the following properties: 19 Hathaway Road, 36 Hathaway Road, 446-462 Mt. Pleasant Street, 474 Mt. Pleasant Street, 415 Mt. Pleasant Street, 131 Nauset Street, 140 Nauset Street, 128-130 Nauset Street and 426 Mt.…
Appraisal Summaries Accepted
From the minutes
“Appraisal Summaries Accepted. (Matter #0127).”
Communication, Jane Medeiros Friedman, First Associate City Solicitor, to City Council, submitting proposed Orders of Taking to acquire the permanent and temporary easements that are needed for the Hathaway Road Triangle Improvements Project.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0128).”
Recorded Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of altering and improving the Hathaway Road Triangle, including but not limited to roadway and sidewalk reconstruction, traffic…
Adopted
Registered Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of altering and improving the Hathaway Road Triangle, including but not limited to roadway and sidewalk reconstruction,…
Adopted
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the Election Warrant for the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary, the warrant needs to be signed by the majority of the City Council and must be posted on the 7th day prior to the Election date as…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0131).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a copy of a letter to United States Secretary Michael Pompeo from Mayor Mitchell regarding that the City of New Bedford will continue to take part in the U.s. Refugee Admissions Program per the terms of Executive Order 13888 “On Enhancing State and Local…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0132).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring Teddy Cioper in recognition of his 90TH Birthday on January 18, 2020 and with wishes that the Good Lord will give him continued good health and happiness.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0133).”
Communication, Daniel Mccarthy, Race Coordinator - New Bedford Half- Marathon/Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, to City Council/City Clerk, Requesting the Closing/Obstruction of: William Street, at Sixth Street, Middle Street, at Sixth Street, Market Street, at Sixth Street, Pleasant Street, at Union…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 4:00 P.m. to Monday, March 23, 2020, at 6:00 A.m., for the purpose of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Friday, May 15, 2020, at 4:00 P.m., to Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 12:00 P.m. (Noon), for the purpose of…
Permission Granted
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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on January 3 & 10, 2020; Bristol County Phep Coalition & Executive Board for a meeting held on November…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0137).”
Application, Regal Tree and Shrub, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 347 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 17, 2020, 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 #0138).”
Application, Gil-Den, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Desautels Street, New Bedford Housing Authority, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0139).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at the Intersection of Court and County to Court and Cottage Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0140).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 135 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0141).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 34-36 Ellen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0142).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 986 Thorndike Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2020, 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 #0143).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Orchard Street P23/L298, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 16, 2020, 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 #0144).”
Application, Gil-Den, Inc., to Disturb the Surface of 18 Desautels Street, New Bedford Housing Authority, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0145).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface of the Intersection of Court and County to Court and Cottage Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0146).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface of 135 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0147).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface of 34-36 Ellen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0148).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface of 986 Thorndike Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2020, 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 #0149).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface of Orchard Street P23/L298, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 16, 2020, 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 #0150).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface of 1938-1940 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 10, 2020, 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 #0151).”
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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