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November 23, 2021
55 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $600,000.00, from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified Charges and Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1771).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1772).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Kamile Khazan, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; 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. (Matter #1773).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Jonathan Melo, New Bedford, MA 02745, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1774).”
Application, Jonathan Melo, New Bedford, MA 02745 for Reappointment as a Constable.
Approved
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Charles R. Cooper, II, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1776).”
An Application, Charles R. Cooper, II, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1777).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board approve the request to rezone properties shown on Assessors Map as Map 31, Lot 142 (13 Rivet Street); Map 31,…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1778).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1779).”
An Order Appropriating $7,924,694 for an Accelerated Repair Project at the Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as Follows: That the City appropriate the amount of Seven Million Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1653).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Giesta, Dunn, Carney, Lima, Markey and Baptiste, requesting the establishment of a Legislative Commission to consider the creation of a John F. Kennedy State Holiday in Massachusetts, the New Bedford City Council goes on record in support…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1780).”
Referred to our State Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to our State Legislative Delegation. (Matter #1780).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Police Department’s Traffic Division’s Sgt. Scott Liberty, Parks, Recreation and Beaches Director, Mary Rapoza, the Traffic Commission, Department of Public…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1781).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet to discuss the present housing shortage and cost in the City, and further, that the Administration explain how it’s dealing with this present housing crisis in New Bedford. (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1782).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs investigate how the bidding process was done for the former Phillips Avenue School located on Ashley Boulevard; and that the Committee be provided with all paperwork and bidding contracts submitted for this…
Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1783).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Internal Affairs, meet with the Health Department’s Director, Damon Chaplin, for an explanation as to why the owner of Sunrise Bakery, located on Bolton and Rockland Streets, was treated by the Health Director in such a poor manner…
Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1784).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a copy of a letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, to the New Bedford Retirement Board, regarding the required Fiscal Year 2023 appropriation of $40,827,689.00, which…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1785).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $71,800,000.00 to finance the costs of Capital Planning and construction of water distribution and treatment systems improvements including Quittacas Water Treatment Plant upgrades, a lead…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Removed from the Table and Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Carney, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Recommendation Followed – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1398).”
A Bond Order to Authorize A Borrowing to Pay the Costs of Capital Planning and Construction of Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Improvements Including Quittacas Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, A Lead Service Abatement Program and General System Improvements. Be It Ordered, by the City…
Removed from the Table and Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Carney, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0874).”
A Bond Order to Authorize A Borrowing to Pay the Costs of Projects Outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan Including Capital Planning, Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Wastewater Collection System Improvements, Pumping Station Improvements,…
Removed from the Table and Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Carney, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1071).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Kaylah Medeiros, in recognition of her appointment as a New Bedford Police Officer.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1786).”
The following resolution will be presented to St. Lawrence Martyr Church at a later date by Councillors Lima and Carney City of New Bedford in City Council November 23, 2021 Resolution Honoring St. Lawrence Martyr Church on Its 200TH Anniversary Whereas, St. Lawrence Martyr Church was originally…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1787).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of J.j. Cardosi, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: the Area of 193-197 Ashley Boulevard on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 6:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m., for the purpose of Parking a Construction Trailer.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2021 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2021 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021. (Matter #1788).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1788).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for a meeting held on October 22, 2021 and Bc Phep Board/Ex. Committee for meetings held on August 17 & September 18, 2021.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1789).”
Constable Bond, Shawn Oliver, New Bedford, MA 02745, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Application, J.j. Cardosi, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 9, 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 #1791).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street at Morgan Street/County Street at Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1792).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 262 Belair Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1793).”
Application, K.r. Rezendes, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 32 Lincoln Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1794).”
Application, R.h. White Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 4547 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1795).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 34 Jonathan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1796).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 91-93 Adams Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1797).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 209 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1798).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 505 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1799).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 281 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1800).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Seymour Street Ns 333’ E x Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 9, 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 #1801).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 85 Rotch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 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 #1802).”
Application, Roto Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1061 Bowles Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 16, 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 #1803).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Hathaway Road (Klein Greenhouse), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1804).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of County Street at Morgan Street/County Street at Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1805).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 262 Belair Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1806).”
Application, K.r. Rezendes, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 32 Lincoln Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1807).”
Application, R.h. White Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 4547 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 5, 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 #1808).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 34 Jonathan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 9, 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 #1809).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 91-93 Adams Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 9, 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 #1810).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 209 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1811).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 505 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1812).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 281 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1813).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Seymour Street Ns 333’ E x Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 8, 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 #1814).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 85 Rotch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 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 #1815).”
Application, Roto Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 1061 Bowles Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 16, 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 #1816).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Hathaway Road (Klein Greenhouse), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1817).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 10 Tobey Lane (#1818) 63 Spruce Street (#1819) 249-251 Nash Road (#1820) 539-541 North Front Street (#1821) 205…
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 November 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 32 Lauren Drive (#1832) 229 Irvington Street (#1833) 89 Mosher Street (#1834) 57 Crapo…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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