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March 25, 2021
93 recorded votes, 28 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
Communication, Pursuant to City Council Order dated February 25, 2021, First Assistant City Solicitor Jane Medeiros Friedman, submitting to City Council, the proposed Order for the Acceptance of Cardinal Street, 40 Feet Wide from STA. 0+00.00 to Terminus at STA. 1+98.28.
Received and Placed on File
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 10–0 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Dunn. (Matter #0350).”
Resolved, that the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require that Cardinal Street, 40 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 to terminus at Sta. 1+98.28 be laid out and accepted. The area taken for this layout of Cardinal Street, 40 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 to…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Dunn Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. Approved April 5, 2021. (Matter #0351).”
Communication, Pursuant to City Council Order dated February 25, 2021, First Assistant City Solicitor Jane Medeiros Friedman, submitting to City Council, the proposed Order for the Acceptance of Ava’s Way, 40 Feet Wide, from STA. 0+40 at Cardinal Street, 163.41 Feet Southerly to Terminus at STA.…
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 #0352).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, resubmitting a proposed Order approving the New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan: Focus Area North and the New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan: Focus Area South, along with financial plans for these areas and amendments to current zoning.
TABLED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“TABLED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0354).”
An Order, New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan: Focus Area North in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 121B, Section 48.
TABLED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“TABLED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0355).”
An Order, New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan: Focus Area South in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 121B, Section 48.
TABLED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“TABLED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0356).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 2110
TABLED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“TABLED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0357).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to enter into a five-year capital lease purchase agreement for replacement vehicles assigned to the Departments of Facilities and Fleet Management and the Fire Department.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0363).”
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0364).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $1,500,000.00 to pay the costs of improvements, maintenance and implementation of remediation methods at Sassaquin Pond and the surrounding watershed area; this year’s project for the FY 2021-2025 Capital…
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 #0365).”
Loan 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0366).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating 5,585,000.00 for the purpose of making critically-needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities,…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0367).”
Loan 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0368).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $3,700,000.00 to pay costs of reconstruction, expansion and renovation of the City Yard Campus including the City’s Central Garage, Truck Shed and Wastewater Garage, Police Garage, and Fire Garage this year’s…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0369).”
Loan 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0370).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Karen Cosme, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire December 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0371).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Robert C. Bromley, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire December 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0372).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher Holtkamp, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire December 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0373).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Janine Da Silva, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire March 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0374).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William King, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0375).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jennifer Smith, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission, as an Alternate Member; this term will expire March 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0376).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Marilyn Gonsalves, New Bedford, MA to the Water Board; this term will expire April 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0377).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Patrick E. Rogers, New Bedford, MA to the Water Board; this term will expire April 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0378).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Daniel Higgins, New Bedford, MA to the Water Board; this term will expire April 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0379).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Cynthia Wallquist, New Bedford, MA as the Executive Director for the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire April 2022.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0380).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Peter Blanchard, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire April 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0381).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Reverend Leona Fisher, New Bedford, MA to the Housing Authority; this term will expire December 2024.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0382).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ian Trombly, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission; this term will expire December 2022.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0383).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jody Gonsalves Seivert, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; replacing Sylvia Gomes who has resigned; this term will expire April 2021.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0387).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council to request the School Committee to explore the feasibility of naming or renaming a public-school building or facility after the late Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the School Committee
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the School Committee – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED April 12, 2021. (Matter #0388).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council that they work with SRTA and the Mitchell Administration on identifying cost-effective solutions for transporting New Bedford residents, who may need a Covid-19 vaccination.
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED April 12, 2021. (Matter #0389).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council that the City Council go on record in supporting the Director of Ems in his attempt to secure a fourth ambulance in New Bedford.
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED April 12, 2021. (Matter #0390).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Zoning, to create an Advanced Manufacturing Campus and allow for the redevelopment of approximately 100 acres at the site of Whaling City Golf Course property on Hathaway Road.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes and Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad (Matter #0391).”
An Ordinance, (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – January 14, 2021; To be Passed to a Second Reading.)
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes and Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad (Matter #0011).”
Report, Special Committee on Covid-19 & Business Committee, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Markey, Carney and Baptiste, requesting, that our Federal Delegation offer financial…
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0392).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Markey and Carney, requesting, that our Federal Delegation offer financial stimulus solutions and economic recovery pathways for New Bedford and Massachusetts-based businesses who opened after September 01, 2019,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0035).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting at the request of the City Planning Department and the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority, Two (2) Orders and an Ordinance, requesting…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0393).”
An Order, New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan: Focus Area North (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – September 10, 2020.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1153).”
An Order, New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan: Focus Area South (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – September 10, 2020.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 10–0 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1154).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9 Zoning (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – September 10, 2020.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION -Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1155).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte provide an update for any plans to upgrade Herman Melville Boulevard, as…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0394).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte provide an update for any plans to upgrade Herman Melville Boulevard, as the Hicks-Logan-Sawyer district prepares for the SouthCoast Rail station, and the redevelopment of the Revere…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1911).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Administration to discuss the possibilities of re-establishing a Cable Tv…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0395).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Administration to discuss the possibilities of re-establishing a Cable Tv Commission; this Commission would look into and assist City residents and the business community with cable…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1545).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and City Solicitor McDermott begin the process of filing a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical companies that produce…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0396).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and City Solicitor McDermott begin the process of filing a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical companies that produce Opioid pain killer medication based on the damage done to our community, the lives lost, the epidemic of overdoses,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0345).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to David Neeleman, founder, JetBlue Airlines, now the proposer and founder of a new airline called Moxy Airways,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0397).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to David Neeleman, founder, JetBlue Airlines, now the proposer and founder of a new airline called Moxy Airways, inviting him or his representative to the City of New Bedford for the purpose of considering New Bedford as a point of…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1143).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council go on record and send a letter to the Fcc stating our opposition to any proposed policy changes to the funding source…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1979).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to Erik Rousseau, SRTA Bus Company, requesting their support on behalf of the senior population at Tripp Towers,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0399).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to Erik Rousseau, SRTA Bus Company, requesting their support on behalf of the senior population at Tripp Towers, asking that SRTA Bus Company reverse their decision to eliminate bus service to Stop and Shop on Dartmouth Street for…
NO FURTHER ACTION
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 10–1 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1013).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that the City Solicitor obtain appraisals of public and privately owned property located along Hathaway Road, Nauset…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0400).”
Ordered, that the City Solicitor be and hereby is requested to obtain appraisals of public and privately owned property, located in the City of New Bedford along Hathaway Road, Nauset Street and Mount Pleasant Street which is needed for the Hathaway Road Triangle Improvements Project, as shown on…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1772).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting an Order that the City waives the appraisal requirement and the right to any damages the City may be entitled to with respect…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0401).”
Ordered, that pursuant to M.g.l. c. 79, § 7A, the City of New Bedford hereby waives the appraisal requirement and the right to any damages the City may be entitled to with respect to one permanent easement and one temporary easement, to be acquired for the Hathaway Road Triangle Improvements…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1773).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Giesta, requesting, that Mass Dot and South Coast Rail officials meet with residents and business owners in the Church Street area of the proposed…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1, 2021 YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0402).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Giesta, requesting, that Mass Dot and South Coast Rail officials meet with residents and business owners in the Church Street area of the proposed train station now to be located at the former Julius Koch USA, Inc., site for the purpose of explaining why the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0213).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joaquim “Jack” Livramento, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #0403).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joaquim “Jack” Livramento, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; Mr. Livramento will be replacing Joshua Amaral who has resigned; this term will expire…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Lima
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Lima. (Matter #1048).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Mitchell Administration and the New Bedford School Department begin the process of establishing a dual enrollment program at New Bedford High School with a curriculum focused on a preparing students for jobs within the offshore wind…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell and the New Bedford School Committee
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell and the New Bedford School Committee – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED April 12, 2021. (Matter #0404).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Baptiste, requesting that Marco Li Mandri, President of "New City America, Inc.," appear before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings, to discuss the New Bedford Business Improvement District (Community Benefit District) proposal for 2021, which would be…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Marco Li Mandri of “New City America, Inc.,” James DeMello of the DeMello International Center, Kevin Carter of Carter’s Clothing & Footwear and Jeff Pontiff of E.J. Pontiff Real Estate
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Marco Li Mandri of “New City America, Inc.,” James DeMello of the DeMello International Center, Kevin Carter of Carter’s Clothing & Footwear and Jeff Pontiff of E.J. Pontiff Real Estate. – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0405).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a copy of the “New City America, Inc.’s New Bedford Business Improvement District (Community Benefit District) proposal for 2021. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
Referred to the Committee on appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0406).”
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste and Abreu, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with a Representative of the Mitchell Administration, the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte and Parks Recreation and Beaches Director Mary Rapoza to…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0407).”
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste, Abreu, Morad, Carney, Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Dunn and Giesta, requesting that the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment meet with the Mitchell Administration, Department of Public Health, Department of Public Infrastructure…
Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment and Mayor Mitchell
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment and Mayor Mitchell – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0408).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with all local media outlets, SouthCoast Today, Wbsm, New Bedford Guide, the Portuguese Times, the Providence media market to include Channels 6,10,12 and the Boston media market Channels 4,5,7, Fox…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0410).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte consider overnight and weekend line and crosswalk painting across the City; this could make it easier for DPI staff to get a lot done during the weekend and overnight hours when traffic is…
Referred to the Mitchell Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mitchell Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED April 12, 2021. (Matter #0411).”
Related Motion, requesting that the Mitchell Administration consider using Cares Act funds and contract out with a third party company to provide for all median lines to be re-painted.
Referred to the Mitchell Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mitchell Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED April 12, 2021. (Matter #0412).”
Communication, Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of George M. Viveiros, 102 Durfee Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Med First, INC., P.o. Box 3001, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License to…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. Approved April 12, 2021. (Matter #0413).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Noel Ciminello, 22 Shannon Way, Dartmouth, MA 02747 d/b/a Yes! We Van LLC, 167 Butler Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, to…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. Approved April 12, 2021. (Matter #0414).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of David Bizarro d/b/a Bizarro’s Transportation, 50 Larch Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, to carry passengers for hire over…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. Approved April 12, 2021. (Matter #0415).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Renne Depina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a United Care Transport, 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License,…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn, Carney, Coelho, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 29, 2021. Approved April 12, 2021. (Matter #0416).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection, submitting a notification of a Public Hearing to be held via Zoom, on April 01, 2021, regarding a change of use for the former Port Security shed, from Water- Dependent Industrial Use to Restaurant Use, Map 53, Parcels 255, 254, 253, 252 and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0417).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring , Joseph Gioiosa, Michael Pimental, Kyle Canastra and James Clark in recognition of their Retirement from the New Bedford Fire Department and with Best Wishes for Many Years of Health and Happiness.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0418).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure take immediate action of the three (3) trees that are uprooting the sidewalks between Purchase and Pleasant Streets, southside, which is causing a very dangerous situation walking and many pedestrians have…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0419).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure make repairs to the Decorative street squares at the intersection of Coggeshall Street and Acushnet Avenue this request comes before any further damage is done to this gateway location the damage appears to be…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0420).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, 69 Main Street, LLC. et.al, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a non-illuminated Sign to overhang City property by 40” at 244 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0421).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a copy of a letter congratulating and welcoming David Wallant the City’s newest New Bedford Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0422).”
Application, D.f. Prey, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 117 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 19, 2021, 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 #0423).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 334 Reed Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 2021, 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 #0424).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lambeth Street, P125A/L490 (Duplex) provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 2021, 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 #0425).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0426).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1061 Almay Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 2021, 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 #0427).”
Application, Alder Brothers Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Rockdale Avenue, Plot 18/Lot113 (Taco Bell), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 2021, 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 #0428).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 323 Tinkham Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 2021, 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 #0429).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Lambeth Street P125A/L490 (Duplex), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 12, 2021, 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 #0430).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0431).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 1061 Almy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 2021, 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 #0432).”
Application, Alder Brothers Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Rockdale Avenue Plot 18/Lot 113 (Taco Bell), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 2021, 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 #0433).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 323 Tinkham Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 2021, 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 #0434).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Maxfield and Purchase Street (#0435) Pleasant Street, Austin Street – Weld Street Including…
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 March 12, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 35 Hollyhock Street (#0443) 21 Sycamore Street (#0444) 131 Rowe Street (#0445) 83 Park…
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 March 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 118 Lepage Street (#0450) 390 Cedar Street (#0451) 118 Lepage Street (#0452)
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 March 12, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 162 Davis Street (#0453) 14 Rural Street (#0454) 135 Arnold Street (#0455) 191 Arnold…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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