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November 24, 2020
31 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 an Order for the Transfer of $3,893,036 from Free Cash to Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Budget, and that the portion raised by Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts is hereby reduced by the same amount.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance -Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1583).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1584).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,686,699 from Water Free Cash, to the Fiscal Year 2021 Water Enterprise Fund Budget, and that the portion raised by Water Receipts is hereby reduced by the same amount.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1585).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1586).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,300,000 from the Special Projects Fund, to the Fiscal Year 2021 Wastewater Enterprise Fund Budget, and that the portion raised by Wastewater Receipts is hereby reduced by the same amount.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1587).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1588).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $489,174 from Downtown Free Cash, to the Fiscal Year 2021 Downtown Enterprise Fund Budget, and that the portion raised by Enterprise Fund Receipts is hereby reduced by the same amount.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1589).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1590).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Justin Ohlson, City Arborist, New Bedford, MA, as the Department of Public Infrastructure’s designee to the Board of Park Commissioners, replacing Lee Bentley who has resigned; this term will expire May 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1591).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, José Encarnacion and Jonathan Pittman, d/b/a J&j’s Small Auto Repairs & Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 1519 Purchase…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1592).”
Special Permit Application, José Encarnacion and Jonathan Pittman, d/b/a J&j’s Small Auto Repairs & Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 1519 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1593).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jeffrey Pelletier, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; replacing Moira Tierney, this term will expire in December 2021.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1594).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to the City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jeffrey Pelletier, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; replacing Moira Tierney, this term will expire in December 2021. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – October 22, 2020.)
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1378).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Viorica Ivone Silva, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; replacing Linda Carreiro who has resigned, this term will expire in May 2021.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1595).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to the City Council, submitting the Appointment of Viorica Ivone Silva, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; replacing Linda Carreiro who has resigned, this term will expire in May 2021. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and…
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1379).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, appropriating $6,503,133.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts, to School Department.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1596).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Million, Five Hundred Three Thousand, One Hundred Thirty-three Dollars ($6,503,133) now standing to the credit of the account from Ordinary Revenue and Minucipal Receipts be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: School Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1457).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that the City Solicitor is requested to obtain appraisals of privately owned property along Rockdale Avenue and Allen Street which is needed for infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation followed. (Matter #1597).”
Ordered, that the City Solicitors be and hereby is requested to obtain appraisals of privately owned property, located in the City of New Bedford along Rockdale Avenue and Allen Street, which is needed for Infrastructure Improvements at the Intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Allen Street, as shown…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1457).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that Director of Tourism and Marketing, Dagny Ashley provide an update to the City Council on efforts to leverage the upcoming Plymouth 400…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1598).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that Director of Tourism and Marketing, Dagny Ashley provide an update to the City Council on efforts to leverage the upcoming Plymouth 400 to attract tourism to the City of New Bedford. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – April…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0764).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that a representative from the Department of Public Infrastructure meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1599).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that that a representative from the Department of Public Infrastructure meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to discuss the street closures associated with the Rt. 18 Phase II project. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1402).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1600).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0526).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Airport Manager Scot Servis appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings prior to the Committee taking up these three…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1601).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Airport Manager Scot Servis appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings prior to the Committee taking up these three renewals of Board Members’ terms to discuss with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings the jobs and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1045).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that our State Legislative Delegation send a letter to the Foundation Budget Review Commission, in support of amending the Net School Spending Formula to include transportation costs as an eligible expenditure, and that the Massachusetts…
Referred to our state Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to our state Legislative Delegation. (Matter #1602).”
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 Park Board for a meeting held on September 16, 2020; Greater N.b. Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on August 12, 2020 and…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1603).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint relocation of one (1) Pole in Nauset Street (the work is required to accommodate the Hathaway Triangle MassDOT Improvement project.)
Received and Placed on File – Yaes 11, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yaes 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1624).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1625).”
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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