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September 20, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Hugh Dunn
During the meeting:
- Burgo arrived late (7:05)
Every vote, in order
New Bedford, Massachusetts Meeting: Committee on Appointments & Briefings Date: September 20, 2022 Time: 7:01 P.m. Place: City Council Chamber, Room 214, Municipal Building Present: Councillors Naomi Carney, Chairman; Derek Baptiste, Vice Chairman; Ian Abreu; Shane Burgo (7:05); Maria Giesta; Brian…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Jose Elvin Pena, d/b/a M. J. Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 297 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Markey, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Jose Elvin Pena, d/b/a M. J. Auto Sales, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 297 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Markey)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Zainab Adesina, d/b/a Abba Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 306-310 Rivet Street (aka 227 Bonney Street), New Bedford, MA 02744.
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“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Zainab Adesina, d/b/a Abba Auto Sales, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 306-310 Rivet Street (aka 227 Bonney Street), New Bedford, MA 02744..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Patrick Moriarty, d/b/a M.b. Auto Service, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals and General Repairs at 75 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Patrick Moriarty, d/b/a M.B. Auto Service, Inc., for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals and General Repairs at 75 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Giesta)
To recommend to the City Council! Approval of the Appointment of Reverend Michael S. Racine, New Bedford, MA to the Cemetery Board, replacing Jill M. Ussach, whose term has expired; this term will expire December 2024.
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“On motion by Councillor Lima and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council! APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of REVEREND MICHAEL S. RACINE, New Bedford, MA to the CEMETERY BOARD, replacing Jill M. Ussach, whose term has expired; this term will expire December 2024..” (Motion: Lima, second: Abreu)
To recommend the City Council Grant a Waiver of Residency to Paul Bryant, Boston, MA 02199, d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers/Fall River Financial MA, LLC, 268 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a Pawnbroker’s License and License to Deal in Junk, Old Metal or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
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“On motion by Councillor Markey and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend the City Council GRANT a Waiver of Residency to Paul Bryant, Boston, MA 02199, d/b/a FALL RIVER PAWNBROKERS/FALL RIVER FINANCIAL MA, LLC, 268 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a PAWNBROKER’S LICENSE and LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METAL OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES..” (Motion: Markey, second: Burgo)
To recommend the City Council Grant a Waiver of Residency to Paul Bryant, Boston, MA 02199, d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers/Fall River Financial MA, LLC, 1351 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a Pawnbroker’s License and License to Deal in Junk, Old Metal or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Markey and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend the City Council GRANT a Waiver of Residency to Paul Bryant, Boston, MA 02199, d/b/a FALL RIVER PAWNBROKERS/FALL RIVER FINANCIAL MA, LLC, 1351 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a PAWNBROKER’S LICENSE and LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METAL OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES..” (Motion: Markey, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Approval on behalf of Fritz G. Barthelemy, 800 Pleasant Street, Apt. 1105, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Tap Tap Medical Transportation, 303 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, MA 62746, of the Application fora New Private Livery License, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford (License will expire June 30, 2023.)
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“On motion by Councillor Markey and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL on behalf of Fritz G. Barthelemy, 800 Pleasant Street, Apt. 1105, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a TAP TAP MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, 303 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, MA 62746, of the Application fora NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford (License will expire June 30, 2023.).” (Motion: Markey, second: Gomes)
To refer this matter to the City Solicitor’s Office asking that they arrange to waive the remaining balance owed for work done at 578 County Street.
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“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To refer this matter to the City Solicitor’s Office asking that they arrange to waive the remaining balance owed for work done at 578 County Street..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lima)
To recommend that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with Riley Brothers, Inc., and Eversource Representatives to review their process as it relates to street repairs.
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“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with Riley Brothers, Inc., and Eversource Representatives to review their process as it relates to street repairs..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
That DPI Commissioner Ponte provide the Committee on Appointments & Briefings with a listing of all Eversource permits granted in the last twenty-four (24) months for dig ups in the City, and that DPI Commissioner, Appointments & Briefings Committee, and Eversource take a tour of the City to view the remaining work needed to be done on the permits that are on that list.
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“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: That DPI Commissioner Ponte provide the Committee on Appointments & Briefings with a listing of all Eversource permits granted in the last twenty-four (24) months for dig ups in the City, and that DPI Commissioner, Appointments & Briefings Committee, and Eversource take a tour of the City to view the remaining work needed to be done on the permits that are on that list..” (Motion: Morad, second: Gomes)
To table this matter at this time.
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“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Giesta)
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Chairperson of the Historical Commission appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss how demolition determinations are made and to learn about the process.
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“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Chairperson of the Historical Commission appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss how demolition determinations are made and to learn about the process..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
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