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March 22, 2022
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Lima arrived late (7:15)
- Markey arrived late (7:04)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Carney called the Appointments & Briefings Committee Meeting to order and took attendance. The Clerk read a Communication from Councillor Gomes explaining his absence from this meeting. This Communication was received and placed on file by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor…
To close the public hearing.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing..” (Motion: Dunn, second: Giesta)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Andy Reyes Acosta, d/b/a King Christ Auto Sales Corp. for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals at 271 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, starting with twenty-seven (27) cars, contingent upon a plan being submitted to the Dis Commissioner for thirty (30) cars being approved.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Andy Reyes Acosta, d/b/a King Christ Auto Sales Corp. for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals at 271 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, starting with twenty-seven (27) cars, contingent upon a plan being submitted to the DIS Commissioner for thirty (30) cars being approved..” (Motion: Morad, second: Giesta)
To table this matter at this time.
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 10–0 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Baptiste)
To table this matter at this time.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lima)
To receive and place on file the Memo submitted by Councillor Morad explaining the attendance records of David Kennedy and Paul Chasse.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the MEMO submitted by Councillor Morad explaining the attendance records of David Kennedy and Paul Chasse..” (Motion: Morad, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of David Kennedy, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire July 2026.
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 9–0 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of DAVID KENNEDY, New Bedford, MA to the REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; this term will expire July 2026..” (Motion: Dunn, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of 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 December 2023.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Dunn, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of 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 December 2023..” (Motion: Morad, second: Dunn)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Paul Chasse, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire July 2026.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lima and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of PAUL CHASSE, New Bedford, MA to the REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; this term will expire July 2026..” (Motion: Lima, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of 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.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of 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..” (Motion: Morad, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Sidney A. Murray, II, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire in April 2025.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of SIDNEY A. MURRAY, II, New Bedford, MA, to the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION; this term will expire in April 2025..” (Motion: Morad, second: Burgo)
To take item two (2) off the table.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To take item two (2) off the table..” (Motion: Dunn, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Joseph P. Lopes, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; Mr. Lopes will be replacing Jeffrey Pelletier, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2024.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JOSEPH P. LOPES, New Bedford, MA, to the AIRPORT COMMISSION; Mr. Lopes will be replacing Jeffrey Pelletier, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2024..” (Motion: Dunn, second: Morad)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Petition, Erik Dyson, 14 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, d/b/a Hand Up US LLC, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles & Pawnbroker.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the PETITION, Erik Dyson, 14 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, d/b/a HAND UP US LLC, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES & PAWNBROKER..” (Motion: Dunn, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council! Approval of the Petition, John D. Farley, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103 d/b/a Off the Shelf Thrift, 92-127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council! APPROVAL of the PETITION, John D. Farley, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103 d/b/a OFF THE SHELF THRIFT, 92-127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Approval, as Amended, of the request on behalf of D.f. Pray, General Contractors, requesting that the following street(s) be Partially Closed: A Portion of Commercial Street, starting 161’ from the North most point and 172’ from the South most point of the intersection with South Water Street to its terminus, and including portions of the sidewalks immediately adja
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Baptiste and seconded by Councillor Dunn, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL, AS AMENDED, of the request on behalf of D.F. Pray, General Contractors, requesting that the following street(s) be PARTIALLY CLOSED: A PORTION of COMMERCIAL STREET, starting 161’ from the NORTH most point and 172’ from the SOUTH most point of the intersection with SOUTH WATER STREET to its terminus, and including portions of the sidewalks immediately adjacent to the three buildings on their SOUTH AND EAST elevations. Starting on MAY 1, 2022 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022, for the purpose of the construction project happening at 21-35 Commercial Street, 13-19 Commercial Street, and 24 Union Street..” (Motion: Baptiste, second: Dunn)
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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