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April 12, 2022
102 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, 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: None
During the meeting:
- Dunn arrived late (7:05)
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Early Contractors, Inc, for location of one (1) 4” Pvc Conduit and one (1) Handhole on Austin Street, across to Purchase Street, in front of 1470 Purchase Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0523).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0524).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 37’ Conduit and Cable and one (1) Handhole in Seventh Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0525).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0526).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, in the amount of $119,000,000.00 to finance the costs of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including capital planning, wastewater treatment plan improvements,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0527).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0528).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order detain a series of proposed sewer rate increases, with the first one taking effect on July 01, 2022, the first day of Fiscal Year 2023, subsequent rate increases would take effect on the first day of the four subsequent Fiscal…
Referred to the Committee on Finance as amended
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance as amended. (Matter #0529).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance as amended
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance as amended. (Matter #0530).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $3,651,689.00, from Stabilization Fund to Police Department, Retroactive Salaries & Wages for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0531).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Million Six Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty- Nine Dollars ($3,651,689), now standing to the credit of the General Fund Stabilization Fund be, and the same is, hereby transferred and appropriated as follows: Fiscal Year 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0532).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Melissa Chester-letendre, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0533).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Lee Blake, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0534).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Diana Henry, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0535).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Maria Gloria De Sa, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0536).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting the Appointment of Joseph Goulart, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0537).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0538).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the TIF Application and Resolution for a five (5) year TIF Agreement for Nfi, LLC and 22 Logan Street LLC, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0539).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Agreement with Nfi LLC and 22 Logan Street LLC. Whereas, Nfi LLC and 22 Logan Street LLC applied for designation as a Certified Project under the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created by Chapter 23A of…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0540).”
Resolved, Having convened in an open meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the…
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0391).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0541).”
Resolved, Having convened in an open meeting on March 10, 2022, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of…
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0393).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Community Preservation Act FY22 Funding Recommendations for fifteen (15) Projects totaling $1,412,500.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0542).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0543).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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)…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0544).”
Special Permit, 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…
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #0545).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0546).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting 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. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – January 27, 2022
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – January 27, 2022 – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0222).”
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0222).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of David Kennedy, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire July 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0547).”
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. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – February 24, 2022.)
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0965).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Paul J. Souza, a United States Armey Operation Desert Storm Veteran, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board; Mr. Souza is replacing Randall G. Motta whose term expired in December…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0548).”
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…
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0332).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Paul Chasse, New Bedford, MA to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire July 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0549).”
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. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – February 24, 2022.)
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0966).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0550).”
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…
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0333).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0551).”
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 – February 24, 2022.)
Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0334).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0552).”
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 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any…
Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1874).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0553).”
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 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or…
Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0231).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Permission Granted
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Permission Granted. (Matter #0554).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adoption of the Order authorizing the Mayor to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the sale of the New Bedford Armory building at 989 Pleasant Street.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0555).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City of New Bedford to execute 1) the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto; and 2) accept a deed on behalf of the City of New Bedford in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor for $10.00 for the parcel known and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0323).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on City Property meet with representatives of the Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. and the City Administration to discuss the potential…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0556).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on City Property meet with representatives of the Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. and the City Administration to discuss the potential for a long-term lease, possibly up to 99 years, of the building at Purchase Street currently being used…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Administration explain the large increase in costs for membership at the Woodcock Rifle Range that has been implemented on members; and…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0557).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Administration explain the large increase in costs for membership at the Woodcock shooting range that has been implemented on members; and further, that this increase be reconsidered unless the Administration can express why the increase has…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, requesting, that the Park Board explore possible uses of land in and around the Pulaski Park and School area for parking and/or alternative access roads and…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0558).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 1200 - Relative to Zoning of Garden Style Apartments. (Passed to a Second Reading - March 10, 2022.) Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nay 0 – March 10, 2022.
Tabled
The minutes record 8–3, but that does not match the councilors listed as present and voting, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Tabled – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Council President Abreu, Councillors Dunn and Pereira OPPOSED; Councillor Gomes not present for vote.).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that Ms. Soraia Fonseca come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to further discuss her ideas on Children’s Advocacy/Mental Health. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0559).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that City Clerk Dennis Farias, Assistant City Council Clerk Susan Henriques, Clerk of Committees Denis Lawrence, Jr., and Legislative Counsel David Gerwatowski, be invited to join a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Revision of City Council’s Rules…
Referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Revision of City Council’s Rules of Order
From the minutes
“Referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Revision of City Council’s Rules of Order. (Matter #0560).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that the City of New Bedford cease facilitating home equity theft through the contracting of predatory tax debt collectors, like Tallage, that impose a 16% interest rate and take the entire value of the property at foreclosure sale, even when the sale…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0561).”
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the New Bedford City Council go on record in support of the proposed Fair Share Amendment that would create an additional tax of four percentage points on annual income above one million dollars and dedicate the funds raised by this tax to quality…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED; Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0562).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, PereiraNo: Carney, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Markey and Morad OPPOSED; Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0562).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission to City Council Re: Building Demolition Review 13-19 Commercial Street (Map 47/Lot 189) Circa 1790 timber-frame building and 1851 wood-frame south addition, the buildings are architecturally and historically significant, representative of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0563).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of David Bizarro d/b/a Bizarro’s Transportation, 50 Larch Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, to carry passengers for hire over…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0564).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Christopher Okafor, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Kik Transportation, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0565).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Edward M. Pacheco, 188 Hixville Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747 d/b/a Places to Go, LLC, 1 Wamsutta Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0566).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Brittany B. Botelho, 185 Hathaway Road, Acushnet, MA 02743 d/b/a Project Independence Services, INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0567).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Albert Williams III & Jeanne Williams, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA 02719 d/b/a Elite Transportation, INC., 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA 02719, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0568).”
Communication, City Clerk on behalf of the City Treasurer, requesting that the City Council set the City Treasurer’s Continuation Bond at $350,000.00. (Term of Bond – May 3, 2022 – May 3, 2023; To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0569).”
Communication, Councillors Baptiste and Pereira, submitting a copy of letter sent to Members of the Board of Park Commissioners regarding the parking plan at Marine Park and Noah’s Place Playground. (To be Referred to the Committee on City Property.)
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0570).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a copy of the Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program’s public notice by the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth to construct and maintain a Meteorological Tower on an existing pier at 706 South Rodney…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0571).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a copy of the Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program’s public notice by the Community Boating Center, Inc. to construct and maintain a Meteorological Tower on an existing pier at 0 Ss Padanaram Avenue. (To…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0572).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Emmanuel Powers-silveira, in recognition of his 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 #0573).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Buddy Andrade, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bedford Street, from South Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the purpose of Every Day Is Earth Day - Go Green Campaign Fair.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Briggs Street, from Thompson Street to Rockland Street, on Monday, April 25, 2022, and Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 7:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of filming the movie “the Finestkind”. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Beetle Court, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue, on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 7:00 A.m. to 9:00 P.m. and Belleville Avenue, (Southbound Traffic Road Closure – Reroute via Sawyer Street) from 9:00…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Cove Street, from Jfk Memorial Highway to Abbott Street; East Rodney French Boulevard, from Abbott Street to Ruth Street; Abbott Street, from Cove Street to Ruth Street; Gifford Street @ Morton Court and Harbor…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Blessed with Beauty, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 3 ft. x 4 ft. Non-Illuminated Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 202 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0578).”
Constable Bond, Charles R. Cooper, II, New Bedford, MA 02740, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, Richard A. Moniz, Dartmouth, MA 02747, in the amount of $5,000.00, with Hanover Insurance Company.
Approved
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 Historical Commission for meetings held on November 08, 2021, and February 07, 2022, Bristol County Phep Coalition/Ex. Board, for a meeting…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0581).”
Application, Araujo Brothers Plumbing, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1856 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 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 #0582).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 55 William Street/Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0583).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 616 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 21, 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 #0584).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 927 Bristol Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0585).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 175-180 MacArthur Drive, 140 Pine Street and MacArthur Drive at Leonard’s Wharf, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0586).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1060 Marion Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0587).”
Application, Sweeney Excavating Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 157 Coggeshall Street/Mitchell Street (Plot 93/Lots 275, 168 and 169), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0588).”
Application, Communications Construction Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 771 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0589).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 06, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Oneida Street (#0590) 76 Oneida Street (#0591) 2 Concord Street (#0592)
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 616 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 21, 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 #0593).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 927 Bristol Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0594).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 175-180 MacArthur Drive, 140 Pine Street and MacArthur Drive at Leonard’s Wharf, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0595).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1060 Marion Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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..”
Application, Sweeney Excavating Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 157 Coggeshall Street/Mitchell Street (Plot 93/Lots 275, 168 and 169), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0596).”
Application, Communications Construction Group, to Disturb the Surface, of 771 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 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 #0597).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 06, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Oneida Street (#0598) 76 Oneida Street (#0599) 2 Concord Street (#0600)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 969 Hillcrest Road (#0601) 1064 Tobey Street (#0602) Intersection of Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street (#0603) 1375…
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 286 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 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 #0615).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 689 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 21, 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 #0616).”
Application, Vaz Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 124 Washington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0617).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 107 David Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0618).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1534 Acushnet Avenue (#0619) 262 Belair Street (#0620) 11-35 Commercial Street (#0621) 45…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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