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September 24, 2020
47 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Dunn arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Verizon New England, Inc. for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and One (1) 17”x30” Handhole in Mount. Pleasant Street at Hathaway Road.
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1239).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1240).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and two (2) 45”x45”x36” Handholes in Stetson Street, South of Moreland Terrace.
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1241).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1242).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,250,000.00 from the Water Stabilzation Fund to Water Capital Outlay.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1243).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1244).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Eric S. Caldeira, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1245).”
An Application, Eric Caldeira, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ricky Nunez, New Bedford, MA 02744, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1247).”
An Application, Ricky Nunez, New Bedford, MA 02744, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Gary Correia, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2020.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1249).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Gary Correia, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2020. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings August 20, 2020.)
Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1042).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Carlos Dacunha, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2020.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1250).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Carlos Dacunha, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2020. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings August 20, 2020.)
Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1043).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of William Peter Gushue, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1251).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William Peter Gushue, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2022. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings August 20, 2020.)
Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1044).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Paula Popeo, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, replacing Paul L. Barton; this term will expire December 2021.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1252).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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 August 20,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1052).”
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 June 11, 2020.)
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Giesta, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 8, Nays 3. – Councillors Giesta, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED. (Matter #0682).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that Rule 21A of the City Council Rules of Order be suspended until January 15, 2021 whereby members of the City Council will be able to participate and vote on matters in City Council and Committee meetings from remote locations by utilizing a…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MoradNo: Carney, Markey
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Carney and Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1253).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Carney, requesting on behalf of the residents that live along East and West Rodney French Boulevards that the Traffic Commission consider installing speed tables to increase public safety in the neighborhoods.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1254).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting an Order, approving and accepting a Conservation Restriction from the Buzzards Bay Coalition to the New Bedford Conservation Commission, which places conservation restrictions on approximately 1.6 acres of land purchased with Community…
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #1156).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1156).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby approves and accepts the enclosed Conservation Restriction granted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition to the New Bedford Conservation Commission, for approximately 1.6 acres of land owned by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. The subject property is located within…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Bullard Street to Nye Street, on Sunday, October 11, 2020, from 11:30 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Devotion and Prayer Service.…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Lori Gomes, d/b/a Beauty Union by Lori Gomes, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign at 338 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1256).”
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 Bristol County Phep Coalition and for meetings held on November 19, 2019, February 18 and September 15, 2020, Conservation Commission for meetings…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1258).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 357-359 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1259).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Acushnet Saw Mil, Mill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1260).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 3 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 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 #1261).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 92 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 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 #1262).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 45 Babbitt Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1263).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 49 Shirley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1264).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 8 Woodlawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 18, 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 #1265).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 357-359 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1266).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Acushnet Saw Mill, Mill road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1267).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 3 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 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 #1268).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 92 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 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 #1269).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 45 Babbitt Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1270).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 49 Shirley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1271).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 8 Woodlawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 18, 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 #1272).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 14, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2856 Acushnet Avenue to Ashley Boulevard
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1273).”
Application, Graham Waste, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 14, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 218 Brownell Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1274).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 09, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 34 Alden Street (#1275) 238 Chestnut Street (#1276) 280 Harwich Street (#1277) 270…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 09, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 96 Oak Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1290).”
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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