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March 10, 2022
68 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Brian K. Gomes, Linda M. Morad
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0378).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, to Members of the City Council, notifying that she will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022, due to the unexpected loss of her brother, Robert Morad.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0379).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Draft Request for Proposal of Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0380).”
Request for Proposal(Draft),
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0381).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Draft Request for Proposal of Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0382).”
Request for Proposal(Draft),
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0383).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Draft Request for Proposal of Fire Station #6, located at 151 Purchase Street.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0384).”
Request for Proposal(Draft),
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0385).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Draft Request for Proposal of Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0386).”
Request for Proposal(Draft),
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0387).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form for the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School located at 212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0388).”
Resolved, Having convened in an open meeting on March 10, 2022, prior to the Soi submission closing date of Friday, March 25, 2022 the New Bedford City Council, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0389).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form for the Charles S. Ashley Elementary School, located at 122 Rochambeau Street, New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0390).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0391).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 16, 2022 for the Jireh Swift Elementary School located at 2203 Acushnet Avenue.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0392).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0393).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Celeine M. Saraiva, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging, replacing the late William E. Jennings; this term will expire June 2024.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0394).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Lisa P. Dunaway, New Bedford, MA to the Election Commission, replacing Henry Bousquet; this term will expire April 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0395).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Patrick Richard Duddy, Fall River, MA 02720 as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0396).”
Application, Patrick Richard Duddy, Fall River, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0397).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joao Gilmete, New Bedford, MA 02744, as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0398).”
Application, Joao Gilmete, New Bedford, MA for Appointment as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0399).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Genesis Galan, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; Ms. Galan will be replacing Reverend Kevin T. Taylor, whose term has expired; this term will expire in December 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0400).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Genesis Galan, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; Ms. Galan will be replacing Reverend Kevin T. Taylor, whose term has expired; this term will expire in December 2022. (Referred to the Committee on…
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #1859).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Melvin L. Davis, New Bedford, MA to the Housing Authority; this term will expire December 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0401).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Melvin L. Davis, New Bedford, MA to the Housing Authority; this term will expire December 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – January 13, 2022.)
Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0014).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Manuel H. Silva, New Bedford, MA, to the Traffic Commission; Mr. Silva will be replacing Jacob Gonsalves, whose term has expired; this term will expire in December 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0402).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Manuel H. Silva, New Bedford, MA, to the Traffic Commission; Mr. Silva will be replacing Jacob Gonsalves, whose term has expired; this term will expire in December 2024. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and…
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, MarkeyNo: PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 8, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes Pereira – no (Matter #0224).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Deborah Mimoso, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging; Ms. Mimoso will be replacing Ms. Virginia Morrison, whose term has expired; this term will expire in November 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0403).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Deborah Mimoso, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging; Ms. Mimoso will be replacing Ms. Virginia Morrison, whose term has expired; this term will expire in November 2024. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and…
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0223).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of Oliver A. Compres, 881 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA 02740; William Perez, 66 Pleasant Street, Providence, Ri 02906; Juan Reyes-Garcia, 39 Whitman Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 and Sandy D.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0404).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council submitting, on behalf of Oliver A. Compres, 881 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA 02740; William Perez, 66 Pleasant Street, Providence, Ri 02906; Juan Reyes-Garcia, 39 Whitman Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 and Sandy D.…
NEW Livery License Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“NEW Livery License Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0232).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Charles R. Cooper, II, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0405).”
Application, (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – November 23, 2021.)
Application Approved
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Application Approved – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #1777).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption and Pass to a Second Reading the Ordinance, Relative to Zoning of Garden Style Apartments.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0406).”
An Ordinance, (To be Passed to a Second Reading.)
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0407).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Morad and Pereira, requesting that Maria Rosario, Executive Director of NorthStar Learning Centers appear before the Committee on Appointments and…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0408).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Morad and Pereira, requesting that Maria Rosario, Executive Director of NorthStar Learning Centers appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to provide a project overview and update regarding the proposed Early Education and Care Center being…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0016).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Flor Pineda, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Bethel Transportation, 7 Upton Street, New…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0409).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, on behalf of Flor Pineda, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Bethel Transportation, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to carry passengers for hire…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #1556).”
Communication, Janine da Silva, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee submitting the Community Preservation Committee’s FY22 Community Preservation Act Funding recommendations. (Copy all Councillors 02/28/2022.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0412).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a public notice and project site plan, as required by Massachusetts DEP from Agm Marine Contractors, Inc., for Crystal Ice Company, Inc. to construct and maintain a timber pier wharf at 155 Front Street. (To be…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0413).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from Erm, regarding the New England Wind Project, formerly Vineyard Wind South. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0414).”
Citation, Councillors Pereira, Morad, Markey, Lima, Gomes, Giesta, Dunn, Carney, Burgo, Baptiste and Abreu, honoring Mark D. Mcgraw, Ems, Director, in recognition of his 32 years of dedicated service to the citizens of New Bedford and with sincere wishes that the Good Lord bestow continued health…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0415).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Nicholas Abbate, Josue Ostolaza and Mohammad Mir, in recognition of their 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 #0416).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, from Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 9:00 A.m. to Monday, March 14, 2022 at 12:00 A.m. for the purpose of the Zeiterion Theater – Rain: A Tribute to the…
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 the Gnb Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on January 13, 2022, the Board of Health for meetings held on January 11, 12 and 19,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0418).”
Application, Pods of New England, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 758 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 01, 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 #0419).”
Application, Cote and Sons, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 345 Earle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0420).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 330 Maple Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 22, 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 #0421).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 987 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 04, 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 #0422).”
Application, Mirra Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, at Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 04, 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 #0423).”
Applications, Frank Corp Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 5 Anthony Street (#0424) 149 William Street (#0425) 31 Maple Street (#0426)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 381 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0427).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 56 Hope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0428).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 92 Susan Street (Plot 137/Lot 159) (#0429) 32 Townsend Street (#0430) 946 Terry Lane…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 330 Maple Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 22, 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 #0433).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 987 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 04, 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 #0434).”
Application, Mirra Company, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, at Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 04, 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 #0435).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 5 Anthony Street (#0436) 149 William Street (#0437) 31 Maple Street (#0438)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 381 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0439).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 56 Hope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0440).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 92 Susan Street (Plot 137/Lot 159) (#0441) 32 Townsend Street (#0442) 946 Terry Lane (Plot 130/Lot 733) (#0443)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 54 Rodney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 23, 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 #0445).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 04, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 22 Antonio L. Costa Boulevard – Herman Melville Boulevard (#0446) 199 Matthew Street, Ridge Street – Rockdale Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 122’ Cable & Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Plymouth Street, at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue, south- easterly on Rockdale Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 97’ Cable & Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Maple Street, southeasterly to the intersection of Irving Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022..”
Petition, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for location of seven (7) 2” monitoring wells in Jenney, Florence, Hunter and Hillman Streets.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022..”
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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