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May 14, 2020
39 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, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Reverend Pamela Cole, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0522).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Marsha F. Fernandes, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0523).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of George Smith, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0524).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Tracy Tarvers, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Linda Carreiro; this term will expire May 2021.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0525).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that the New Bedford City Council hold a hearing to explore implementing a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming 2020 elections due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to ensure safety and accessibility in the voting process, and further, that Representatives of the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0526).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Markey, Lima, Dunn, Giesta and Baptiste, requesting that the City Council establish a Special Covid-19 Business Committee tasked with the reopening procedures and timelines for business to operate within the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Special COVID 19 Business Committee
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special COVID 19 Business Committee. (Matter #0527).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a list of phases to reopening the City. (To be Referred to the Special COVID19 Business Committee.)
Referred to the Special COVID 19 Business Committee
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special COVID 19 Business Committee. (Matter #0528).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Board of Health draft new health regulations which would establish a permitting process, with sound and safety measures, and a fine structure for businesses that store, operate or maintain commercial outdoor open storage.
Referred to the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Referred to the Board of Health. (Matter #0529).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of a letter from Mayor Mitchell, relative to the FY 2020 Capital Bond and proposed City projects.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0530).”
Communication, Council President Lopes submitting a copy of an email from Assistant City Solicitor Jaikes, regarding the background information on the two closed nursing homes in New Bedford to deal with Covid19 patients. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0531).”
Constable Bond, Herve W. Vandal, New Bedford, MA 02740, with Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
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 a meeting held on March 6, 2020; Planning Board for meetings held on December 2, 2019, January 8, 2020 and January 29,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0533).”
Application, Morgado Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 916 Hillcrest Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0534).”
Application, Morgado Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Tisbury Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0535).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 67 Atlantic Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0536).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 22 Aquidneck Street (Plot 80/Lot 177), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #0537).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 6 White Street (Plot 134/Lot 39), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 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 #0538).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 229 Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 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 #0539).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 49 Fredrick Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 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 #0540).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 198 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 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 #0541).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 387 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 6, 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 #0542).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Belleville Avenue, 260’ South of Harwich Street (new Coastline Elderly Building), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 6, 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 #0543).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0544).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 916 Hillcrest Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0545).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Tisbury Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0546).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 67 Atlantic Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0547).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 22 Aquidneck Street (Plot 80/Lot 177), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #0548).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 6 White Street (Plot 134/Lot 39), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 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 #0549).”
Application, Roto-Rooter to Disturb the Surface, of 229 Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 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 #0550).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 49 Fredrick Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 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 #0551).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 198 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 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 #0552).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 387 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 6, 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 #0553).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of Belleville Avenue, 260 South of Harwich Street (New Coastline Elderly Building), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 6, 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 #0554).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0555).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Tarkiln Hill Road and Park Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0556).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Jason Court from Crapo Street to 3 Jason Court (#0557) South Street from Crapo Street to 90-92 South Street (#0558) Crapo…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 67 Burns Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0564).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 25 Foxborough Street (#0565) 53 Bedford Street (#0566) 15 Briarwood Drive (#0567)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 6, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 97 Austin Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0571).”
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