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December 6, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 96 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:10 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late ()
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Council President Abreu, to City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, calling a Special Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, to Hold A Hearing on Tax Classification for Fiscal Year…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1996).”
Legal Ad, Published, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in the New Bedford Standard-times, Giving Notice of Tax Classification Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1997).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, submitting Informational Packet to assist Councillors in selection of Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2023.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1998).”
Ordered, That the Minimum Residential Factor of 0.8368 for Local Assessment Be and the Same Is Hereby Adopted for Fiscal Year 2023. (Shift of 1.75%.)
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1999).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1999).”
7:00 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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: None
91 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the existing lease between Nor East Aviation Services, Inc. and the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #2000).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #2001).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to enter into a capital lease for the purchase of a rescue truck for the Fire Department in the amount of $260,000, rescinding the Order Adopted at the November 10th City Council Meeting.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2002).”
Ordered, that the Order adopted by the City Council on November 10, 2022, and signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2022, authorizing a six-year lease with All American Investment Group LLC in the amount of $240,000 for a rescue truck for the Fire Department be Rescinded. Be It Further Ordered that…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Peter Cruz, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board; this term will expire August 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #2004).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Christina E. Cotsoridis, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; Ms. Cotsoridis will be replacing Paula Popeo who has resigned; this term will expire December 2024.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2005).”
A Bond Order to Pay Costs of Purchasing and Equipping Two Pumper Trucks for the Fire Department, Including the Payment of All Costs Incidental and Related Thereto Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as Follows: That the City appropriates One Million, Seven Hundred and Five…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, Recommending to the City Council Approval of the Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), to authorize the borrowing of funds to pays costs of a schematic design/feasibility study for an accelerated repair project at the Elizabeth…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2006).”
A Bond Order to Pay Costs of A Schematic Design/Feasibility Study as Required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority with Respect to the Proposed Accelerated Repairs to the Elizabeth Carter Brooks School Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as Follows: That the City…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, Recommending to the City Council Approval of the Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), to authorize the borrowing of funds to pays costs of a schematic design/feasibility study for an accelerated repair project at the Ellen R.…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2007).”
A Bond Order to Pay Costs of A Schematic Design/Feasibility Study as Required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority with Respect to the Proposed Accelerated Repairs to the Ellen R. Hathaway School Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as Follows: That the City…
Adopted
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Host Community Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Elevation Retail LLC to operate a recreational adult only marijuana facility on Phillips Road.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2008).”
Host Community Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Elevation Retail LLC to operate a recreational adult only marijuana facility on Phillips Road.
Host Community Agreement Approved
From the minutes
“Host Community Agreement Approved. (Matter #0626).”
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending to the City Council Approval of the First Amended Host Community Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Metro Harvest, Inc., to operate a recreational adult use marijuana facility at 507-513…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2009).”
First Amended Host Community Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Metro Harvest, Inc., to operate a recreational adult use marijuana facility at 507-513 Church Street.
Host Community Agreement Approved
From the minutes
“Host Community Agreement Approved. (Matter #1140).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Joshua Amaral, New Bedford, MA 02746 as the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2010).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joshua Amaral, New Bedford, MA 02746 as the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1877).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the COLA base increase from $12,000 to $14,000, effective July 1, 2023, as detailed in a Communication dated 9/22/2022 from Eric Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2011).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting communications from the Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board regarding the vote taken by the Board to increase the COLA base from $12,000 to $14,000 and Kms Actuaries regarding the impact on the New Bedford Contributory Retirement…
COLA Increases Approved
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“COLA Increases Approved – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1653).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption, as Amended, the Ordinance, Amending Section 19-7 of the Code of Ordinances: “Establishment of Unit C Classification and Salary Plan; Procedures for Advancement.”
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2012).”
An Ordinance, Amending Section 19-7 of the Code of Ordinances: “Establishment of Unit C Classification and Salary Plan; Procedures for Advancement.
Motion was made to change the Commissioner of Infrastructure from Grade 21 to Grade 20 – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, MoradNo: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion was made to change the Commissioner of Infrastructure from Grade 21 to Grade 20 – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 6. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Gomes and Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1628).”
Motion was made to change the Director of Facilities and Fleet Management from Grade 19 to Grade 18 – FAILED
Yes: MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion was made to change the Director of Facilities and Fleet Management from Grade 19 to Grade 18 – FAILED – Yeas 1, Nays 9. (Councillor Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1628).”
Motion was made to strike the position of City Project Manager, Grade 16 – FAILED
Yes: Carney, Lima, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion was made to strike the position of City Project Manager, Grade 16 – FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 7. (Councillors Carney, Lima and Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1628).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1628).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council that when the Eversource Energy Acushnet to New Bedford Maintenance Project Line that replaces the existing transmission line from the Beech Street Substation in Acushnet to the Pine Street Station in New Bedford…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2013).”
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, Gomes, Winterson, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins and Bousquet, requesting, that Police Chief…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2014).”
Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, Gomes, Winterson, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins and Bousquet, requesting, that Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, come before the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis to discuss the November 2016…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting letters from Edward J. Sylvia, Jr., Real Estate Broker, relative to the location of a…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2015).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting letters from Edward J. Sylvia, Jr., Real Estate Broker, relative to the location of a Marijuana Dispensary Site and for a Retail Marijuana Sales License in the City of New Bedford.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Abreu, requesting, that the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis begin drafting the…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2016).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Abreu, requesting, that the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis begin drafting the Ordinance that will establish the procedures for the issuing and reissuing of Recreational Cannabis in the City of New Bedford.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a copy of a letter from SoCo Green LLC, requesting consideration for a Community Host Agreement with…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2017).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a copy of a letter from SoCo Green LLC, requesting consideration for a Community Host Agreement with the City of New Bedford for a Marijuana Retailer License.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of Old Soul Gardens LLC, 226 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02721, plans to operate…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2018).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of Old Soul Gardens LLC, 226 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02721, plans to operate a Craft Marijuana establishment in the City of New Bedford.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting copies of letters from and to Whisk & Jane LLC and the New Bedford Port Authority, regarding Public…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2019).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting copies of letters from and to Whisk & Jane LLC and the New Bedford Port Authority, regarding Public Records Request of the Port Authority’s Denial of Whisk & Jane LLC’s multipurpose recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island, New Bedford, MA.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of letter from Whisk & Jane LLC to Mayor Mitchell, thanking him for the meeting to discuss a…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2020).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of letter from Whisk & Jane LLC to Mayor Mitchell, thanking him for the meeting to discuss a multi-purpose recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President submitting copy of a letter from City Solicitor McDermott to Ms. Ericca Kennedy, Whisk & Jane, LLC regarding…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2021).”
Communication, Council President submitting copy of a letter from City Solicitor McDermott to Ms. Ericca Kennedy, Whisk & Jane, LLC, regarding Whisk & Jane’s request to locate a recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island, New Bedford, MA.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting copies of emails to and from Martha Worley, Worleybeds Factory Outlet, 197 Pope’s Island, New…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2022).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting copies of emails to and from Martha Worley, Worleybeds Factory Outlet, 197 Pope’s Island, New Bedford, MA, regarding Ms. Worley’s opposition to a Zoning Waiver for a recreational cannabis business at 161 Pope’s Island.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a copy of the Zoning for Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Ordinance.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2023).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a copy of the Zoning for Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Ordinance.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a copy of a letter from Department of Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz relative…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2024).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a copy of a letter from Department of Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz relative to zoning restrictions for a recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island Plot 60/Lot 26.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a Host Community Agreement, from Nicholas A. Gomes, Chief Legal Counsel, Tree Beard,…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2025).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a Host Community Agreement, from Nicholas A. Gomes, Chief Legal Counsel, Tree Beard, Inc., for a proposed Recreational Marijuana Establishment at 1 Nauset Street, New Bedford, also enclosed is a zoning conformance letter from the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Giesta and Council President Lopes, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council and the Administration draft…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2026).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Giesta and Council President Lopes, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council and the Administration draft an Ordinance regarding the at-home delivery cannabis service recently approved and adopted by the State's Cannabis Control Commission (Ccc) on November…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting the Cannabis Control Commission Final Regulations on at-home delivery cannabis service.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance the recently revised…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2027).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance the recently revised and adopted language of the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Program Policy and Guidelines which were to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance the draft minutes from…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2028).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance the draft minutes from the June 1, 2022 Tax Increment Financing Board meeting detailing the Board’s discussion regarding…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Mayor Jonathan F. Mitchell advise the Council as to why he instructed Election Commissioner Manuel DeBrito to mail November 2022 General Election…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2029).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Mayor Jonathan F. Mitchell advise the Council as to why he instructed Election Commissioner Manuel DeBrito to mail November 2022 General Election postcards to registered voters in the City of New Bedford; and further, that Interim Chief Financial…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Abreu, submitting a copy of a letter from Leonard F. Baillargeon, Chairperson of the New Bedford Retirement Board regarding the Board’s vote of a COLA Increase.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2030).”
Communication, Council President Abreu, submitting a copy of a letter from Leonard F. Baillargeon, Chairperson of the New Bedford Retirement Board regarding the Board’s vote of a COLA Increase.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Abreu, submitting a Communication from Jeff Camara, President of the Retired Firefighters of New Bedford regarding their endorsement of the New Bedford Retirement…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2031).”
Communication, Council President Abreu, submitting a Communication from Jeff Camara, President of the Retired Firefighters of New Bedford regarding their endorsement of the New Bedford Retirement Board’s vote of the COLA increase.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication Council President Abreu, submitting a Communication from Billy Sylvia, President, New Bedford Firefighters, Local 841, requesting support for our retirees and their families by voting in…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2032).”
Communication Council President Abreu, submitting a Communication from Billy Sylvia, President, New Bedford Firefighters, Local 841, requesting support for our retirees and their families by voting in favor of the increase to the COLA base.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, Jamie Ponte, appear before the City Council’s Committee on Finance to discuss the department’s…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2033).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, Jamie Ponte, appear before the City Council’s Committee on Finance to discuss the department’s water shut-off policies and payment procedures.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Department of Inspectional Services and the Fire Department meet with the City Council to discuss the structural safety of…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2034).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Department of Inspectional Services and the Fire Department meet with the City Council to discuss the structural safety of New Bedford's multifamily residences, in light of the tragedy in Surfside, Florida, the briefing should revolve around…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting a Motion passed 3-0 at its Open Meeting on December 1, 2022, and requesting that the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the annual Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2023, as determined by the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2035).”
Ordered, that pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D, is hereby increased by 7.0% for Fiscal Year 2023. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, that the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D, is hereby increased by 7.0% for Fiscal Year 2023. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, that the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C, is hereby increased by 7.0% for Fiscal Year 2023. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission regarding the required Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation for the City’s Retirement System.
Referred to the FY24 Quasi Committee of the Whole
From the minutes
“Referred to the FY24 Quasi Committee of the Whole. (Matter #2039).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting copy of a letter to Mayor Mitchell, in support of the Cape Verdean Association’s application for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for vacant or abandoned property rehabilitation for the continued restoration of the former Strand Theater.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2040).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting copy of a letter to the Community Economic Development Center’s (Cedc) application to the City of New Bedford ARPA Vacant and Abandoned Properties Rehabilitation Fund for the Capitol Theater building.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2041).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting letter from Mr. George Smith, notifying Council of his resignation as a member of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, effective immediately.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2042).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting letter from the Health Department, relative to the enforcement of the Ordinance, Section 12 – 38, Owner to Maintain Premises Free of Litter.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2043).”
Citation, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring National Apprenticeship Week, in recognition of the celebration of Apprentices, Employers, Labor, Industry, Education and Equity- focused Partners and surrounding Communities that make Registered Apprenticeships possible.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2044).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Michael Conceicao for his Dedication and Commitment to the Community on the Occasion of the 36th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Event.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2045).”
Citation, Councillors Giesta and Morad, honoring Donald and Pauline Dumont, on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary and with wishes that the Good Lord will give them many more happy years together.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2046).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Office of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be closed; William Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Bethel Street; North Second Street, from Barker’s Lane to William Street; Lower Union Street, from North Water Street to…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Goncalo Coelho, New Bedford, MA 02744, with Western Surety Company, in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Minutes, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for meetings held on November 3 and 10; Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on October 24, 2022…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2049).”
Application, Imperatore Crane & Rigging, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 5 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2050).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2201 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2051).”
Application, Mackay Construction Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 80 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2052).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 129 Carroll Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2053).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 2201 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2054).”
Application, Mackay Construction Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 80 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2055).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 129 Carroll Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2056).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 16 Tallman Street (#2057) Intersection of Longwood Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue (#2058)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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