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November 9, 2021
40 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting the reconsideration of the starting salary of Robert Dickinson as City Auditor at a Salary Step 4 ($108,926) on the Unit C Salary schedule which is commensurate with his professional experience.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1737).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $35,000.00 from Health, Salaries & Wages, to Health, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1738).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Health, Salaries & Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Health, Charges & Services………………………………………………………. $35,000.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1739).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Scott D. Grant, Jr, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission, replacing Paul R. Pacheco who has resigned; this term will expire June 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1740).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Laura Parrish, New Bedford, MA as full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, replacing Leo Schick who has resigned; this term will expire December 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. (Matter #1741).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Glassman, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire November 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. (Matter #1742).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Shayne Trimbell, New Bedford, MA as an Associate Member of the Planning Board, this term will expire September 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. (Matter #1743).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to Grant the Demolition of 1-3 Pine Street, (Map 42, Lot 160) the Cannon Street Power Station.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1744).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 1-3 Pine Street, (Map 42, Lot 160) a Circa 1916, 4-5 story masonry industrial building, known as the Cannon Street Power Station – advising that “the Cannon Street Power Station is a…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1117).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jonathan Carvalho, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board. Mr. Carvalho will be replacing the late Carol Grimes; this term will expire in April 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1745).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to the City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jonathan Carvalho, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board. Mr. Carvalho will be replacing the late Carol Grimes; this term will expire in April 2024.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1243).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of John Lobo, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Viorica Ivone Silva, who has resigned; this term will expire May 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1746).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of John Lobo, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Viorica Ivone Silva, who has resigned; this term will expire May 2024.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1393).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Chad Freitas, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Maria A. Rosario, whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1747).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Chad Freitas, New Bedford, MA to the Human Relations Commission; Mr. Freitas will be replacing Maria A. Rosario whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2022.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1516).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Deloris Joseph, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Estella I. Ribeiro, whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1748).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Deloris Joseph, New Bedford, MA to the Human Relations Commission; Ms. Joseph will be replacing Estella I. Ribeiro whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2022.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1517).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Maria Gloria De Sa, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Trustees, replacing the late Reverend Kevin Harrington; this term will expire April 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1749).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Maria Gloria De Sa, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees; Ms. De Sa will be replacing the late Reverend Kevin Harrington; this term will expire April 2022.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1518).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Shawn Oliver, New Bedford, MA 02746 as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1750).”
Application, Shawn Oliver, New Bedford, 02746 for Appointment as a Constable.
Approved
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, on behalf of Tanya DePina, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Comfort Transportation, LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry passengers for hire over the streets…
Livery License Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0981).”
Written Motion Councillor Morad, Council President Lopes and Councillor Gomes, that the City Council explore the development and implementation of policies/Ordinances that will serve to protect City employees from the spread of Covid-19 as an alternative to the Administration’s vaccine and testing…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1752).”
Written Motion Councillor Morad, Council President Lopes and Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Administration provide the City Council with the protocols and procedures for assuring that the Administration’s vaccine/testing mandate is uniformly enforced among all employees to avoid any…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1753).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 124 Bonney Street, (Map 30, Lot 378) a Circa 1893, wood-framed three family residence – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Teofilo Dasilva, 24 Nye Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Friendly Family Transportation, 24 Nye Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1755).”
The following resolution will be presented to Dean Lawrence at a later date by Councillors Morad, Markey, Council President Lopes, Councillors Lima, Gomes, Giesta, Dunn, Coelho, Carney, Baptiste and Abreu: City of New Bedford in City Council November 9, 2021 Resolution Honoring Dean D. Lawrence…
Adopted, to be presented to at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented to at a later date. (Matter #1756).”
The following resolution will be presented to the Immigrants Assistance Center by Councillor Gomes at a later date: City of New Bedford in City Council November 9, 2021 Resolution Honoring the Immigrants Assistance Center, INC., on the Occasion of Their 50TH Anniversary Whereas, Members of the…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1757).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Buddy Andrade, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, on Saturday, November 06, 2021, at 8:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Neighborhood Clean-Up. Granted Provisionally…
Permission Granted
Communication, Daniel Mccarthy, Race Coordinator - New Bedford Half- Marathon/Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, to City Council/City Clerk, Requesting the Closing/Obstruction of: William Street, at Sixth Street, Middle Street, at Sixth Street, Market Street, at Sixth Street, Pleasant Street, at Union…
Permission Granted
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/Executive Committee for a meeting held on October 19, 2021, Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on July…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1761).”
Application, J.j. Cardosi, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 28, 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 #1762).”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1105 - 1107 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 1, 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 #1763).”
Application, Palanza Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1168 Acushnet Avenue – Talbot House Apartments, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 1, 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 #1764).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of Church Street and Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 27, 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 #1765).”
Application, Roto Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 310 Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 1, 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 #1766).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 251 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 2, 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 #1767).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Church Street and Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 27, 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 #1768).”
Application, Roto Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 310 Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 1, 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 #1769).”
Application, Century Construction & Paving, to Disturb the Surface, of 251 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 2, 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 #1770).”
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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