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May 27, 2021
120 recorded votes, 9 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, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,500,000.00, from Police Salaries and Wages in the amount of $700,000.00; Health Salaries and Wages in the amount of $40,000.00; Planning Salaries and Wages in the amount of $117,000.00; Recreation and Parks…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0655).”
City of New Befford in City Council May 27, 2021 Ordered, that the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) now standing to the credit of the account from: Police Salaries and Wages ($700,000), Health Salaries and Wages ($40,000), Planning Salaries and Wages ($117,000),…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0656).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $24,145.00, from Zoo Salaries and Wages in the amount of $20,000.00 and Zoo Capital Outlay in the amount of $4,145.00 to Zoo Charges and Services in the amount of $20,000.00 and Zoo Supplies and Materials in the…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0657).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty-four Thousand One Hundred and Forty Five Dollars ($24,145) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Salaries and Wages ($20,000) and Zoo Capital Outlay ($4,145) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0658).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $277,000.00, from Debt Service Other Financing Uses in the amount of $220,000.00; Purchasing Salaries and Wages in the amount of $17,000.00 and Inspectional Services Salaries and Wages in the amount of…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0659).”
Ordered, that sum of Two Hundred Seventy – Seven Thousand Dollars ($277,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Debt Service Other Financing Uses ($220,000). Purchasing Salaries and Wages ($17,000) and Inspectional Services Salaries and Wages ($40,000) be and the same is hereby…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0660).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,600.00, from Veterans Charges and Services to Veterans Salaries and Wages.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0661).”
Ordered, that sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600) now standing to the credit of the account from Veterans Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Salaries and Wages…………………………………………………………….$1,600 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0662).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $12,000.00, from Treasurer Salaries and Wages to CFO Salaries and Wages.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0663).”
Ordered, that sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Treasurer Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Salaries and Wages…………………………………………………………….$12,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0664).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $91,000.00, from Library Salaries and Wages to Library Charges and Services.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0665).”
Ordered, that sum of Ninety-one Thousand Dollars ($91,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Library Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Library Charges and Services………………………………………………………. $91,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0666).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00, from Fire Charges and Services to Fire Other Financing Uses.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0667).”
Ordered, that sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Other Financing Uses………………………………………………………. $50,000 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0668).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,000.00, from Elections Charges and Services to Elections Supplies and Materials.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0669).”
Ordered, that sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Supplies and Materials…………………………………………$1,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0670).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,000.00, from City Council Salaries and Wages to City Clerk Salaries and Wages.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0671).”
Ordered, that sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Supplies and Materials…………………………………………$7,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0672).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $35,417.00, from Facilities and Fleet Charges and Services to Facilities and Fleet Other Financing Uses.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0673).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Four Hundred and Seventeen Dollars ($35,417) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities and Fleet Other Finances…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0674).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,274.00, from Ems Capital Outlay to Ems Charges and Services.
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0675).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy – Four Dollars ($6,274) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services………………………………………………………. $6,274 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0676).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $28,100.00, from Community Services Salaries and Wages in the amount of 20,000.00 and Mis Salaries and Wages in the amount of $8,100.00 to Tourism Salaries and Wages $7,000.00, Tourism Charges and Services…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad. (Matter #0677).”
City of New Befford in City Council May 27, 2021 Ordered, that the sum of Tweny Eight Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($28,100) now standing to the credit of the account from Community Services Salaries and Wages ($20,000), and Mis Salries and Wages ($8,100) be and the same is hereby transferred and…
Adopted
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
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, and Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0678).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $250,000.00, from Facilities Fleet Salaries and Wages in the amount of 200,000.00 and Facilities and Fleet Capital Outlay in the amount of $50,000.00 to Facilities and Fleet Charges and Services in the amount of…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, MarkeyNo: Lopes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 2. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, and Markey. NAYS: Council President Lopes and Councillor Morad (Matter #0679).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages ($200,000) and Facilities and Fleet Capitol Outlay ($50,000) be an the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, MarkeyNo: Lopes, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, and Markey. NAYS: Council President Lopes and Councillor Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0680).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $215,000.00, from Public Infrastructure Salaries and Wages to Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay. Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn –…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, and Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0682).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Dennis Audette, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2024.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived - Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0683).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Diane A. Berube, New Bedford, MA to the Park Commissioners; this term will expire May 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived - Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0684).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kimberli Bettencourt, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; this term will expire May 2023.
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0685).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Gilbert M. Arruda, New Bedford, MA 02744, as a Constable.
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0686).”
An Application,
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0687).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0688).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Audra Depina, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Susan J. Brewster who has resigned; this term will expire May 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Baptiste. (Matter #0689).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting to City Council the Appointment of Audra Depina, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Susan J. Brewster who has resigned. This term will expire May 2022. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings -April…
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Baptiste. (Matter #0520).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Romeo Demetrius Britto, New Bedford, MA, 02744, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0690).”
Application, Romeo Demetrius Britto, New Bedford, MA 02744, for Appointment as a Constable.
Application Approved
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 11–0 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Application Approved – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0524).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council that the New Bedford City Council go on record in support of the formation of the Downtown Community Benefits District presented by the New City America, Inc. Massachusetts Office. (Referred to the Committee on…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, and Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad. (Matter #0691).”
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council go on record in support of erecting signage as it relates to the Beetle Boat history/location and to refer to the Mayor.
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor _
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor _Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED June 14, 2021. (Matter #0692).”
Report, Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council go on record in support of naming a park after Dr. Khazan and that this support and request be forwarded to the Park Board for consideration; and further, that Erik Andrade, Ross Grace, Jr, Charlie Perry, Jr. and A.…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor _
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor _Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED June 14, 2021. (Matter #0693).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the TIF Agreement and Resolution for a ten (10) year Agreement for ServedWell New Bedford, LLC, 1480 East Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyAbsent: Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Baptiste. (Matter #0694).”
Resolution Approving Certified Project Application and Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Served Well New Bedford LLC and Cisco New Bedford LLC. City of New Bedford in City Council April 08, 2021 Whereas, Served Well New Bedford LLC applied for designation as a Certified Project under the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyAbsent: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, and Markey. NAYS: Councillor Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0491).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to receive and place on file and refer to the Quasi Committee of the Whole for the 2022 Budget Review, the Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Finance be provided with a Y-t-d expenditure of all salaries…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0695).”
Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Finance be provided with a Y-t-d expenditure of all salaries and overtime associated with the Fire Department. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – February 25, 2021.) Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – February 25, 2021.
Referred to the Quasi Committee of the Whole and the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Quasi Committee of the Whole and the Fire Department. (Matter #0238).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council that the City use $3,200,000.00 of the American Rescue Plan funds to set the water sewer rates of 2021 through 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed – FAILED
Yes: Coelho, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 7. YEAS: Councillors Coelho, Lima, Lopes, and Markey. NAYS: YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, and Morad. (Matter #0696).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to request that the Administration and the Mis Department release more information on the cyberattack that happened on the City’s computer system, and if Residents and/or employees sensitive information was…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0697).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Administration and the Mis Department release more information on the cyberattack that happened on the City’s computer system, and if Residents and/or employees sensitive information was compromised and how will the City continue to address this…
Referred to the Administration
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Administration – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED June 14, 2021. (Matter #1404).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council request the New Bedford Fire Department provide a report of where fires have been occurring over the past three fiscal years by ward and what engines have responded to the fires.
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0698).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Lima, Baptiste, Council President Lopes, Councillors Carney, Gomes and Markey, requesting that the New Bedford Fire Department provide a report of where fires have been occurring over the past three fiscal years by ward and what engines have…
Referred to the Fire Department
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Fire Department – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED June 14, 2021. (Matter #0306).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Lima, requesting that the Mitchell Administration work with the City’s public safety units (Fire Department,…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0699).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Lima, requesting that the Mitchell Administration work with the City’s public safety units (Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management) in regard to implementing a City-wide after hours and weekend Covid-19…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0236).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Election Commission Chairperson Manuel DeBrito to the next meeting…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0700).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Election Commission Chairperson Manuel DeBrito to the next meeting to discuss consolidation of polling locations across the City in an effort to find places that are safe for residents…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0541).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Abreu and Gomes, requesting that the City establish a “Do Not Knock” Registry, similar to the City of Claremont, Ca, and the Communication,…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0701).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Abreu, and Gomes, requesting that the City establish a “Do Not Knock” Registry, similar to the City of Claremont, Ca, and the Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a copy of the City of Claremont, Ca “Do Not Knock” Registry Rules and Applications. (Referred…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1975).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Hank Turgeon, President of the New Bedford Police Union along with…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0702).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Hank Turgeon, President of the New Bedford Police Union along with the Executive Board for the purposes of discussing the recent Police survey, morale, and the recent vote by the New…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0766).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and Mark Champagne, Commissioner of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management take immediate action to…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0703).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and Mark Champagne, Commissioner of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management take immediate action to notify all residents in the area of the Phillips Avenue School, Ashley Boulevard, that they have 21 days to remove their…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0795).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods meet with the Boys and Girls Club Director Robert Mendes; Parks, Recreation and…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0704).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods meet with the Boys and Girls Club Director Robert Mendes; Parks, Recreation and Beaches Director Mary Rapoza, and a representative from the Catholic Diocese of Fall River that runs the Cyo Kennedy Youth…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1557).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Abreu, Morad, Council President Lopes and Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite the area…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0705).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Abreu, Morad, Council President Lopes and Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite the area neighbors of CleanSlate Addiction Treatment Center located at 92 Grape Street to a meeting for the purpose of discussing…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0023).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from an area resident regarding the trash and debris around the property of Clean Slate.
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0706).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from an area resident regarding the trash and debris around the property of Clean Slate. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – January 09, 2021.)
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods January 9, 2020
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods January 9, 2020. (Matter #0024).”
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0024).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Administration, the CFO, the Chief of the Fire Department, and the New Bedford Firefighters Iaff 841, brief the City Council…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0707).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Administration, the CFO, the Chief of the Fire Department, and the New Bedford Firefighters Iaff 841, brief the City Council on the current logistics of the rolling blackouts of fire stations, any plan and timeline to cease this practice, 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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0026).”
Report, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle provide this body with an update as it relates to the Route 18 Phase II…
Recommended by the Committee on Internal Affairs
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0708).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle provide this body with an update as it relates to the Route 18 Phase II project. (Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods –…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0524).”
Report, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that as part of the Special Event Application for Fort Taber Park, that a Traffic Enforcement Officer be required to patrol the area when one of…
Recommended by the Committee on Internal Affairs
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0709).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that as part of the Special Event Application for Fort Taber Park, that a Traffic Enforcement Officer be required to patrol the area when one of the three parking lots are rented. (Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs and the Committee on…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1432).”
Report, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Bousquet, Martins and Abreu, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite a representative from Murray Sign Company to the next…
Recommended by the Committee on Internal Affairs
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0710).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Bousquet, Martins and Abreu, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite a representative from Murray Sign Company to the next Committee meeting to discuss providing the City of New Bedford with free public service announcements on…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1723).”
Report, Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Rebeiro, Martins, Winterson, Bousquet and Alves, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances draft and approve an Ordinance that would exempt all City Council support…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0711).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Rebeiro, Martins, Winterson, Bousquet and Alves, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances draft and approve an Ordinance that would exempt all City Council support staff from the City’s policy requiring the Mayor’s approval/signature on any requisition form or…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1416).”
Report, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, Council President Lopes, and Councillors Winterson, Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Martins, Gomes and Oliveira, requesting that the Committee on Internal…
Recommended by the Committee on Internal Affairs
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0712).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, Council President Lopes, and Councillors Winterson, Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Martins, Gomes and Oliveira, requesting that the Committee on Internal Affairs meet with Attorney General Maura Healy and Noaa to discuss how current owners and mariners operating in…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0681).”
Report, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs be updated on the City’s construction projects, as to the status of hiring local women and minorities,…
Recommended by the Committee on Internal Affairs
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0713).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs be updated on the City’s construction projects, as to the status of hiring local women and minorities, included in this update should be a description of the recommended good faith outreach mechanism to be used…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1014).”
Report, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs investigate and get a clear answer as to what happened to the 160 yellow pine beams stored at City-owned…
Recommended by the Committee on Internal Affairs
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0714).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs investigate and get a clear answer as to what happened to the 160 yellow pine beams stored at City-owned Quittacas Pond in Rochester worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to the City and the Ernestina Commission,…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1977).”
A Bond Order to Authorize the Borrowing of Funds to Pay Costs of Improvements to Water Quality at Sassaquin Pond Be It Ordered by the City Council that $1,500,000 is appropriated to pay the costs of improvements, maintenance and implementation of remediation methods at Sassaquin Pond and the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0370).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates $5,585,000 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, general office space, and roads and infrastructure…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0368).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, to hold a Quasi Committee of the Whole Meeting on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0715).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Rule 27 of the City Council Rules of Order be waived for the purpose of permitting the calling for and holding of a meeting of the Committee on Finance on June 07, 2021, at the discretion of the Chair of the Committee on Finance.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 01, 2021. Approved June 12, 2021. (Matter #0716).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, in light of State of Emergency that the Commonwealth has been operating under since March of 2020 will, by the Governor’s declaration, expire on June 15, 2021, requesting that the City Council comply with the regular requirements of Open Meeting Law and its…
TABLED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MoradNo: Markey
From the minutes
“TABLED – Yeas 10, Nays 1 YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Markey. (Matter #0717).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Giesta and Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the existing governing language of the Cemetery Board and amend the Ordinance to include a member of the City Council and the Department of Infrastructure (DPI) or…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0718).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Markey, requesting, that in consideration of the important task the Board of Health will be undertaking related to the approval of the application of Parallel Products to operate expanded operations in the New Bedford Business Park, that a representative of the…
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, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0719).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of the Community Preservation Committee’s report which details the funds leveraged by CPA Grantees. (Copy all Councillors via email May 11, 2021.)
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0721).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of a letter dated May 12, 2021 from One South Coast Chamber to Mayor Mitchell regarding monies given to the City in the American Rescue Plan. Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn –…
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. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0723).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: (Monte’s Park) Acushnet Avenue, from Russell Street to Bedford Street, on Sunday, July 04, 2021, from 8:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., for the purpose of Youth Day with Tonka’s Tumblers and Gymnastics, In Memory of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Multisport Events, that the following street(s) be Closed: East Rodney French Boulevard will be closed in both directions between South Rodney French Boulevard and David Street; David Street will be closed in both directions…
Permission Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of the letter from Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint is closed from Patrick Higgin and the New Bedford Council’s Committee on Finance. (Received and Placed on file.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0726).”
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 Board for a meeting held on April 20, 2021, and Park Board for a meeting held on March 17, 2021.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0727).”
Application, Progroup Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 300 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0729).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1480 East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 7, 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 #0730).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1078 June Street, on Sassaquin Avenue side of property, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0731).”
Application, Dupre Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 174 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0732).”
Application, Dupre Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 130 Rebecca Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 14, 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 #0733).”
Application, Wc Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Seventh Street and Spring Street (Abolition Row Park), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0734).”
Application, New England Boring, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 680 Purchase Street (Zeiterion Theatre), Acushnet Avenue and Spring Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0735).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 239 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0736).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lambeth Street West Side, North Tarkiln Hill Road Plot 125A/Lot 542, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0737).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1669 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0738).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 97 South Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0739).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 9 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0740).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 1480 East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 7, 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 #0741).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 1078 June Street, Sassaquin Street side of property, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0742).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 174 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0743).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 130 Rebecca Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 14, 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 #0744).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of Corner of Seventh Street and Spring Street (Abolition Row Park), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0745).”
Application, New England Boring, to Disturb the Surface, of 680 Purchase Street (Zeiterion Theatre) Acushnet Avenue, and Spring Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0746).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 239 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0747).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Lambeth Street West side North Tarkiln Hill Road, Plot 125A Lot 542, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0748).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation to Disturb the Surface, 1669 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0749).”
Application, Dupre, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, 97 South Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0750).”
Application, Jlc Construction. to Disturb the Surface, 9 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 24, 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 #0751).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 118 Lapage Street (#0752) 21 Central Avenue (#0753)
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 May 14, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 228 Phillips Avenue (#0754) 228 Phillips Avenue (#0756) 345 Purchase Street (#0757) 107…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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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