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March 22, 2021
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
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New Bedford, Massachusetts Meeting:* Committee on Finance Date: March 22, 2021 Time: 7:01 P.m. Place: Held Remotely in Accordance with the Governor of Massachusetts’ March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G. L. C. 30A, Section 20 and the City Council’s Vote to…
To approve the sale of a zero percent $2,500,000 Interim Loan Note of the City to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, with respect to Loan Commitment Cw-18-31.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To approve the sale of a zero percent $2,500,000 Interim Loan Note of the City to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, with respect to Loan Commitment CW-18-31. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0, with Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Coelho, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes; Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Lima)
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that a representative of the New Bedford Harbor Commission d/b/a New Bedford Port Authority appear before the Committee on Finance in December 2020 to detail any additional expenses that were required above the $800,000 purchase price for the Commission to be able to occupy the property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Morad, requesting that a representative of the New Bedford Harbor Commission d/b/a New Bedford Port Authority appear before the Committee on Finance in December 2020 to detail any additional expenses that were required above the $800,000 purchase price for the Commission to be able to occupy the property at 123 MacArthur Drive. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0, with Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Coelho, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes; Morad, yes. x * Ok Notice, City Clerk of reference of a COMMUNICATION, Janine da Silva, Chairperson, Community Preservation Committee, submitting the Community Preservation Committee’s FY21 Community Preservation Act Funding recommendations (Ref'd 3/11/2021) was received and placed on file by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
To Approve the $250,000 for the 117 Union Street/Moby Dick.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lima and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $250,000 for the 117 Union Street/Moby Dick. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lima, second: Abreu)
To Approve the $126,208 for the Abolition Row Park Phase II.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $126,208 for the Abolition Row Park Phase II. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To Approve the $18,576 for Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens Bird Coop Restoration.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Dunn, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $18,576 for Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens Bird Coop Restoration. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Dunn)
To Approve the $59,990 for the Brooklawn Park Green Infrastructure Demonstration Garden Design.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $59,990 for the Brooklawn Park Green Infrastructure Demonstration Garden Design. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Carney)
To Approve the $50,000 for the City Clerk Record Preservation Phase 1.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $50,000 for the City Clerk Record Preservation Phase 1. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To Approve the $100,000 for the First Baptist Church Restoration Project.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $100,000 for the First Baptist Church Restoration Project. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Carney)
To Approve the $50,000 for the Gilbert Russell House Restoration and Preservation.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lima and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $50,000 for the Gilbert Russell House Restoration and Preservation. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 1, with Councillor Morad opposed, Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes..” (Motion: Lima, second: Giesta)
To Approve the $60,000 for the Habitat Restoration and Landscape Improvements Demonstration Project at Riverside Park.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $60,000 for the Habitat Restoration and Landscape Improvements Demonstration Project at Riverside Park. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Abreu)
To Approve the $200,000 for Island Park.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $200,000 for Island Park. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Dunn, second: Carney)
To Approve the $63,000 for the James Amold Mansion, Inc. Roof Phase II & Exterior Preservation Master Plan.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lima and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $63,000 for the James Amold Mansion, Inc. Roof Phase II & Exterior Preservation Master Plan. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lima, second: Markey)
To Approve the $200,000 for the Lbgtq+ Community Center.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $200,000 for the LBGTQ+ Community Center. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To Approve the $135,000 for the New Bedford Whaling Museum: Bourne & Wood Buildings Masonry Restoration.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $135,000 for the New Bedford Whaling Museum: Bourne & Wood Buildings Masonry Restoration. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 1, with Councillor Morad opposed, Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Carney)
To Approve the $103,730 for Outdoor Classroom Gardens at Nbps Elementary Schools.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $103,730 for Outdoor Classroom Gardens at NBPS Elementary Schools. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
To Approve the $89,700 for the Rotch Jones Duff House Painting.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $89,700 for the Rotch Jones Duff House Painting. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Giesta)
To Approve the $26,000 for the Sgt. William H. Carney House Roof Replacement & Structural Support.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $26,000 for the Sgt. William H. Carney House Roof Replacement & Structural Support. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Lopes)
To Approve the $35,000 for the Seamen’s Bethel Property Restoration.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $35,000 for the Seamen’s Bethel Property Restoration. This motion passed on a Roll! Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
To Approve the $12,200 for the Verdean Veterans Memorial Hall.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $12,200 for the Verdean Veterans Memorial Hall. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Baptiste)
To Approve the $23,000 for the William Allen Wall Painting Conservation.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE the $23,000 for the William Allen Wall Painting Conservation. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9,Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Camey, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lima)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, of the Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations for the eighteen (18) Projects totaling $1,602,404.00.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, of the Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations for the eighteen (18) Projects totaling $1,602,404.00. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes, Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Lima)
To receive and place on file and recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a letter from Gerard Armaudet, Ex. Director, New Bedford Retirement Board, notifying the City Council that the Retirement Board voted to increase the COLA Base from $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 effective July 1, 2020.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lima and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file and recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the COMMUNICATION, Councillor Morad submitting a letter from Gerard Armaudet, Ex. Director, New Bedford Retirement Board, notifying the City Council that the Retirement Board voted to increase the COLA Base from $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 effective July 1, 2020. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 0, with Councillor Coelho not present for the vote and Councillors Abreu, yes; Baptiste, yes; Carney, yes; Dunn, yes; Giesta, yes; Lima, yes; Lopes, yes; Markey, yes and Morad, yes..” (Motion: Lima, second: Abreu)
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