MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting · 7:00 p.m.
June 11, 2020
117 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad
Absent: Hugh Dunn
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Dunn to Members of the City Council informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting of June 11, 2020, due to a work conflict.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0608).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting Eight (8) Budget Orders to maintain current City services during the month of July.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0609).”
Order, appropriating $31,236,742.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts of Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, for payment of current expenses of various municipal departments.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0610).”
Order, appropriating $73,390.00 from Airport Receipts of FY21 in the Airport Budget.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0611).”
Order, appropriating $8,869.00 from the Hotel and Lodging Tax in the Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0612).”
Order, appropriating $97,145.00 from Enterprise Fund Receipts of FY21 in the Cable Access Enterprise Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0613).”
Order, appropriating $2,917.00 now standing to the credit of the account of Ccda- Traffic Handicap Parking as follows: $292.00 to Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, Salaries & Wages $2,625.00 to Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, Charges/Services $0.00 to Commission for Citizens…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0614).”
Order, appropriating $55,965.00 from the Enterprise Fund Receipts of FY21 in the Downtown Parking Account.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0615).”
Order, appropriating $3,990,767.00 from Wastewater Receipts of FY21 in the DPI/Wastewater Budget.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0616).”
Order, appropriating 3,259,188.00 from Water Receipts of FY21 in the DPI/Water Budget.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0617).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $625,000.00 from Snow, Charges & Services in the amount of $320,160.00; Facilities and Fleet, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $178,000.00 and Facilities and Fleet, Capital Outlay in the amount of $126,840.00…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0618).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0619).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $550,000.00 from Police, Salaries & Wages, to Fire, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0620).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0621).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $49,000.00 from Recreation and Parks, Salaries & Wages, to Ems, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0622).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0623).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $43,255.00 from Police, Salaries & Wages, to Elections, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0624).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0625).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $29,000.00 from Tourism, Salaries & Wages, to Mayor, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0626).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0627).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $20,000.00 from Community Services, Charges & Services to Zoo, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0628).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0629).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $11,000.00 from Inspectional, Salaries & Wages, to Traffic, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0630).”
An Order, Referred to the Committee on Finance. (#0631) Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $26,000.00 from Airport, Salaries & Wages, to Airport, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0632).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0633).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $153,800.00 from Facilities & Fleet, Capital Outlay to Facilities & Fleet, Other Financing Uses.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0634).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0635).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,000.00 from Mayor’s, Charges & Services to Mayor’s, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0636).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0637).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $40,000.00 from Police, Salaries & Wages, to Police, Charges & Services in the amount of $20,000.00 and Police, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $20,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0638).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0639).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $25,000.00 from Traffic, Charges & Services in the amount of $15,000.00 and Traffic, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $10,000.00 to Traffic, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0640).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0641).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00 from Wastewater, Salaries & Wages, to Wastewater, Supplies & Materials.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0642).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0643).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $210,000.00 from Water, Salaries &Wages to Water, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0644).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0645).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,600.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages to City Clerk, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0646).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($8,600) 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 Clerk Salaries and Wages………………………………………………………….$8,600 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0647).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,800.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to Clerk of Committees, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0648).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($3,800) 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: Clerk of Committees Salaries and Wages…………..……………….………………….$3,800 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0649).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00 from Auditor, Salaries & Wages, to Planning Board, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0650).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Auditor Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Planning Board Charges and Services…………………………………….$5,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0651).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,524.00 from Auditor, Salaries & Wages, to Planning, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0652).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-four Dollars ($3,524) now standing to the credit of the account from Auditor Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Planning Salaries and Wages………………..…………………………………….$3,524 To be certified…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0653).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,000.00 from Auditor, Salaries & Wages, to CFO, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0654).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Auditor Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Salaries and Wages………………..……………………………………………..…….$3,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0655).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,407.00 from Treasurer, Salaries & Wages, to Licensing, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0656).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Seven Dollars ($2,407) 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: Licensing Salaries and Wages………………..…………………………………..….$2,407 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0657).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,600.00 from CFO, Charges & Services, to CFO, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0658).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600) now standing to the credit of the account from CFO Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Salaries and Wages………………..………………………………………...….$1,600 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0659).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,000.00 from Community Services, Charges & Services, to Community Services, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0660).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Community Services Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Community Services Salaries and Wages………………………………………..$9,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0661).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $12,545.00 from Elections, Capital Outlay in the amount of $2,545.00 and Elections, Charges & Services in the amount of $10,000.00 to Elections, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $9,745.00 and Elections,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0662).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Forty-five Dollars ($12,545) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections Capital Outlay ($2,545) and Elections Charges and Services ($10,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Salaries…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0663).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $11,000.00 from Ems, Capital Outlay to Ems, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0664).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Capital Outlay ($2,545) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services……………………………………………………………..$11,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0665).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,289.00 from Environmental, Charges & Services in the amount of $3,000.00 and Environmental, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $3,289.00 to Environmental, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0666).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollars Eighty- Nine ($6,289)) now standing to the credit of the account from Environmental Charges and Services ($3,000) and Environmental Supplies and Materials ($3,289) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows:…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0667).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $400.00 from Labor Relations, Salaries & Wages, to Labor Relations, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0668).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400)) now standing to the credit of the account from Labor Relations Salaries and Wages and Environmental Supplies and Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Labor Relations Supplies and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0669).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $19,000.00 from Mis, Salaries & Wages, to Mis, Charges & Services in the amount of $14,000.00 and Mis, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $5,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0670).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($19,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Mis Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Charges and Services………………………….……………………………………..$14,000 Mis Supplies and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0671).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,587.00 from Planning, Charges & Services, to Planning, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0672).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-seven Dollars ($4,587) now standing to the credit of the account from Planning Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Planning Salaries and Wages……………………………………………………..…..$4,587 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0673).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00 from Solicitor, Salaries & Wages, to Solicitor, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0674).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Solicitors Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Solicitor Charges and Services…………………………………………………..…..$5,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0675).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $11,000.00 from Veterans, Charges & Services, to Veterans, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $10,000.00 and Veterans, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $1,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0676).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Veteran’s Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Salaries and Wages…………………………………………………..…..$10,000 Veterans Supplies and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0677).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,986.00 from Zoo, Capital Outlay, to Zoo, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0678).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-six Dollars ($3,986) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Supplies and Materials…………………………………………………..…..$3,986 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0679).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher Amaral, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0680).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Daniel Patten, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District; this term will expire June 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0681).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paula Popeo, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, replacing Paul L. Barton; this term will expire December 2021.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0682).”
Related Motion, Councillor Gomes requesting that a letter be sent to the Administration for the explanation why Mr. Paul L. Barton is being replaced at this time and is not allowed to finish his term on the Airport Commission which expires December 2021.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kimberli Bettencourt, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Melissa Branco whose resignation was effective May 31, 2020; this term will expire May 2023. Rule 38 Waived and Appointment…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0685).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, Council President Lopes and Councillor Abreu, requesting, that, the Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul, and Health Director Damon Chaplin appear before the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs,…
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #0687).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 91-93 Adams Street, (Map 91, Lot 167) a Circa 1923, wood-framed two family residence – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review –1098 Phillips Road (Map 132/Lot 215) circa 1922 wood framed, barn/garage structure, the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is of no notable…
Demolition Granted
Communication, Community Preservation Committee voted on May 28, 2020, to recommend to the City Council the Community Preservation Act Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0690).”
CPA Annual Budget, the FY21 budget is based on estimated local annual revenues of $1,713,004.00 and estimated State of Massachusetts match of $120,716.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0691).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of a letter from the New Bedford Retirement Board regarding upcoming meeting on June 29, 2020 to discuss the COLA adjustment for retirees for the fiscal year starting on July 1, 2020. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0692).”
Communication, Council President Lopes submitting a copy of an email from the Director of Parks, Recreation Beaches Mary Rapoza regarding the lifeguards hired by the City this year. (Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0693).”
Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors Baptiste, Abreu, Coelho, Giesta, Dunn, Lima, Morad, Carney, Gomes, and Markey honoring the 500TH Year Anniversary of the Magellan in recognition of the celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Magellan Voyage, achieving global perspective, engaging…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0694).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter addressed to the Senior Supper and Social Friends regarding their Thursday evening dinner social that was regularly held at the Grace Episcopal Church.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0695).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, My City Nutrition, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting, Illuminated Sign at 75 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk ratified. (Matter #0696).”
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 Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on February 20, 2020; Gnb Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on March…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0697).”
Application, Smokeclean of Mass., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 256 Shaw Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0698).”
Application, UPack (Abf Freight System, Inc.), for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 327 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0699).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at McGee Street Map 130A/Lot 614, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 28, 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 #0700).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 800 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 28, 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 #0701).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Acushnet Avenue Plot 136/Lot 529, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 28, 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 #0702).”
Application, Early Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1311 Purchase Street, working on Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 29, 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 #0703).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 238 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0704).”
Application, M&s Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1229 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0705).”
Application, Morgado Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 156 Nemasket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0706).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 29 Madison Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 5, 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 #0707).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 70 Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 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 #0708).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 120 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0710).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1026 Tacoma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 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 #0711).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of McGee Street Map 130A/Lot 614, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 28, 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 #0712).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 800 Purchase Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 28, 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 #0713).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Acushnet Avenue Lot 529/Plot 136provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 28, 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 #0714).”
Application, Early Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, of 1311 Purchase Street, working on Campbell Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 29, 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 #0715).”
Application, Jlc Construction to Disturb the Surface, of 238 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 29, 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 #0716).”
Application, M&s Excavation to Disturb the Surface, of 1229 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0717).”
Application, Morgado Company to Disturb the Surface, of 156 Nemasket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0718).”
Application, Jlc Construction to Disturb the Surface, of 29 Madison Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 3, 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 #0719).”
Application, Jlc Construction to Disturb the Surface, of 70 Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 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 #0720).”
Application, Jlc Construction to Disturb the Surface, of 120 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 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 #0721).”
Application, Jlc Construction to Disturb the Surface, of 307 Brook Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 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 #0722).”
Application, Jlc Construction to Disturb the Surface, of 1026 Tacoma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 9, 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 #0723).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 02, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 59 Brewster Street (#0724) 139 Armsby Street (#0725) County Street at Middle Street (#0726) 181 Grinnell Street (#0727)…
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 June 05, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Welby Road Appx. 120’w of Phillips Road (#0733) Uxbridge Street/Winthrop Street working at the Int. to the rear of the…
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 June 3, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 124 Florence Street (#0740) 55 Mt. Vernon Street (#0741) 386 Bedford Street (#0742) 56…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 5, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 67 Burns Street (#0749) 173 Cedar Street (#0750)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 3” Conduits in Desautels Street, North of Whitman Street (Building #1).
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020. (Matter #0751).”
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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