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February 24, 2022
51 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Derek Baptiste
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Baptiste, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2022, due to an unforeseen circumstance.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0314).”
Hearing, R.w. Bryant Contacting, Inc. for location of approximately 85’ of 3” Pvc Conduit at the Intersection of Union Street and Second Street. (Hearing continued from the February 10, 2022 Meeting.) Hearing Continued until February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – January 27, 2022. Hearing…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0218).”
An Order, (Hearing continued from the February 10, 2022 Meeting.) Hearing Continued until February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – January 27, 2022. Hearing Continued until February 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – February 10, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0219).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Brian G. Medeiros to the position of Deputy Fire Chief, effective immediately; Mr. Medeiros has been serving as District Fire Chief from March 2021 to present.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0315).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Daniel Coons to the position of District Fire Chief, effective immediately.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0316).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Steven Medeiros to the position of District Fire Chief, effective immediately; Mr. Medeiros has been serving as Temporary Deputy Fire Chief since November of 2020 to present.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0317).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of John T. Costa as the Director of Management Information Systems (Mis).
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0318).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael J. Thomas to the position of Director of Emergency Medical Services (Ems), effective March 6, 2022.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0320).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Owen Murphy to the position of Assistant City Solicitor, and of Mr. Murphy’s salary at Step 3, Grade Mpt-12 ($38,967.00) Step 1, Grade Mpt-12. Amendment was made to strike Step 3, Grade Mpt-12 and place Step 1, Grade…
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Salary approved as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Salary approved as Amended – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0321).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Purchase & Sale Agreement between the City and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the sale of the New Bedford Armory building at 989 Pleasant Street.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0322).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0323).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the sale and development of an Advanced Manufacturing Campus on 100 acres of the Whaling City Golf Course property on Hathaway Road.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0324).”
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0325).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following elementary school: Ellen R. Hathaway, New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0326).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0327).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, which would expand the City’s existing Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip) Zone from the downtown business district to include the entire City.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0328).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0329).”
Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip) Zone Amendment Proposal.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0330).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that the City of New Bedford, as Grantee of Foreign Trade Zone #28 (Ftz 28), be authorized to apply to the United States Foreign Trade Zones Board and applicable federal agencies to reorganize Ftz 28 to an Alternative Site Framework (Asf);…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0331).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paul J. Souza, a United States Army Operation Desert Storm Veteran, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board; Mr. Souza is replacing Randall G. Motta whose term expired in December 2020; this term will expire in…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0332).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Sidney A. Murray, II, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; Mr. Murray is replacing Bethany Fauteux whose term has expired; this term will expire in April 2022.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0333).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Sidney A. Murray, II, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire in April 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0334).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Leo Choquette, New Bedford, MA, to the Zoning Board of Appeals; Mr. Choquette is currently serving as an alternate member and will be replacing Allen Decker who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2026.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0335).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jeffrey Costa, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire in December 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0336).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of James D. Oliveira, New Bedford, MA, to the New Bedford Port Authority; this term will expire in December 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0337).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Order, as Amended, that the City Council agrees to the terms and conditions in the proposed “Grant Agreement (ARPA)” between Bristol County and the City of New Bedford and authorized members of the City Council to…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0338).”
Ordered, that the City Council agrees to the terms and conditions in the proposed “Grant Agreement (ARPA)” between Bristol County and the City of New Bedford and authorizes members of the City Council to execute said grant agreement. Further, pursuant to the requirements of General Laws Chapter 44,…
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0009).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Director of Community Services Cynthia Wallquist, the Acting Director of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Jen Vieira and the Chairperson of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities Dennis DeMarinis be invited to a meeting…
Referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability Issues
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability Issues – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0339).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that 19 Hathaway Road (Map 101/Lot 8) be rezoned from Mixed-Use Business/Industrial B to Industrial B in its entirety. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0340).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review – 19 Taber Street (Map 40/Lot 5) circa 1912, Two Story Primary Building and 1913 Garage, the property at 19 Taber Street retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0342).”
Communication, Council President Abreu submitting the New Bedford Economic Development’s Tax Increment Financing Program Annual Report for 2021. (Copy all Councillors via email 02/14/2022.)
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0343).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of letter send to the Members of the Conservation Commission for a meeting held on February 15, 2022 regarding a Notice of Intent filed by the City’s Department of Public Infrastructure for property identified as Ws Sassaquin Avenue, Map 138/Lot…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0344).”
Communication, Councillor Lima and Council President Abreu, submitting a copy of the United Interfaith Action of Southeastern MA Housing Report for New Bedford. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0345).”
Communication, The Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program application in memory of Alice Sherman. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0346).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of David Kennedy, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire July 2026.
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0965).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: BurgoAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes Burgo – no (Matter #0965).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Paul Chasse, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire July 2026.
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0966).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: BurgoAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes Burgo – no (Matter #0966).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Celeine Saraiva, New Bedford, MA to the Problem Properties Appeals Panel; this term will expire June 2024.
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0967).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: BurgoAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes Burgo – no (Matter #0967).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the City Clerk forward to the Administration a request for updated attendance records from July 2021 to February 24, 2022 for the reappointments of David Kennedy to the Redevelopment Authority, Paul Chasse to the Redevelopment Authority and Celeine…
Referred to the City Clerk and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the City Clerk and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0347).”
The following resolution was adopted for Black History Month 2022 City of New Bedford in City Council February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022 Resolution in Honor and Celebration of Black History Month - February 2022 Whereas, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a high school teacher, discovered that schools did not…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0348).”
Citation, Councillors Pereira, Morad, Markey, Lima, Gomes, Giesta, Dunn, Carney, Burgo, Baptiste and Abreu, honoring Carole Ann Lawrence, in recognition of the celebration of her 80th Birthday on March 09, 2022, with wishes that the Good Lord will give her many years of continued Health and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0349).”
Constable Bond, Rebekah A. Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA 02743, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety Company.
Approved
City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Community Preservation Committee for meetings held on January 25 and February 2, 2022, the Board of Health for a meeting held on November 18, 2021 and the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0351).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Lemos Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 08, 2022, 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 #0352).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 61 Eugenia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2022, 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 #0353).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 18 Lemos Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 08, 2022, 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 #0354).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 61 Eugenia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2022, 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 #0355).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 90 Whitman Street, Hope Street – Madeira Avenue (#0356) 4 Waldo Street, Brooklawn Street to Wood Street (#0357)…
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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