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February 9, 2023
61 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: 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: Ian Abreu
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 09, 2023, due to a personal matter.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0262).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 60’ (feet) of conduit and cable in Herman Melville Boulevard, to provide permanent underground electric service to 242 Herman Melville Boulevard. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0199).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb, and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb, and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0200).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 94’ (feet) of conduit and cable and one (1) new handhole in County Street, to provide permanent underground electric service to 550 County Street. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0201).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb, and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb, and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0202).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 40’ (feet) of conduit and cable in Wamsutta Street, to provide electric service to the South Coast Rail Wamsutta Layover Yard. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0203).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0204).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 62’ (feet) of conduit and cable in Brownell Avenue, to relocate overhead electric service to underground electric service at the zoo. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0205).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0206).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 45’ (feet) of conduit and cable and one (1) manhole in Brownell Avenue, to relocate overhead electric service to underground electric service at the zoo. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. –…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0207).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0208).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of one (1) new handhole in Rounds Street, to provide underground electric service to 137/139 Rounds Street. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0209).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0210).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 573’ (feet) of conduit and cable and three (3) new manholes in Hathaway Boulevard, to provide electric service to the Hetland Ice Rink at 310 Hathaway Boulevard. Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0211).”
An Order, Hearing continued until February 09, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – January 26, 2023.
Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted, with the condition that the roadway be repaved from centerline to curb and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0212).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 10, Finance; Taxation; Property, establishing two revolving funds for the Emergency Medical Services (Ems).
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0264).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0265).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,000.00, from Clerk of Committees Salaries and Wages to Clerk of Committees Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0266).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Clerk of Committees Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Clerk of Committees Supplies and Materials………………………….…..$8,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00, from City Council Salaries and Wages to City Council, Charges and Services in the amount of $10,000.00 and City Council, Supplies and Materials in the amount of $20,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0268).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council Charges and Services…………………………………………..$10,000 Clerk of Committees Supplies and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $400.00, from Licensing Charges and Services to Licensing Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0270).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400) now standing to the credit of the account from Licensing Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Licensing Supplies and Materials…………………………………..…..…….…..$400 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Brian Rothschild, New Bedford, MA to the New Bedford Port Authority; this term will expire December 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0273).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Joseph M. Tavares, New Bedford, MA to the New Bedford Port Authority; this term will expire December 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0274).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of James D. Oliveira, New Bedford, MA to the New Bedford Port Authority; this term will expire December 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0275).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael J. Paiva, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission; Mr. Paiva will be replacing Ian Trombly, who has advised that he does not wish to be re-appointed, and whose term expired in December 2022; this term will…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0276).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ymane Galotti, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member, Ms. Galotti will be replacing Horacio B. Tavares, whose term has expired in December 2020; this term will expire December 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0277).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Section 2-58, Article III - Relative to City Council Committees, which makes the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Health, Housing and Disability Issues a Committee of the Whole. Passed to a Second Reading – January 26, 2023.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0236).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Mis Director, John Costa, along with City Council Clerk Dennis Farias for the purposes of discussing the creation of a New Bedford City Council Facebook page along with a Twitter page, the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #0278).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira and Abreu, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, come before the Committee on City Property to discuss the Hazelwood Park upgrades, and further; to discuss the possibility of adding pickleball courts to the upgrades.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0279).”
Communication, Councillor Pereira, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of Schools, regarding the William H. Taylor Elementary School Playground, informing of his full support for the building of a new playground for students at the school.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0280).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter to Mayor Mitchell requesting that Councillor at Large Shane Burgo be added to the DeValles School Building Committee for the site selection portion of the project. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0281).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council amend the New Bedford MacArthur Drive Area Redevelopment Plan by striking the tax credit language found in four places in the plan and recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance and the Order, approving the New…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Removed from the TABLE and Recommendation Followed
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Giesta, MoradAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE and Recommendation Followed – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0233).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 121B, Section 48, the City of New Bedford approves the New Bedford MacArthur Drive Redevelopment Plan.
Removed from the TABLE and Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Giesta, MoradAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE and Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1630).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Section 2110 (Districts) by inserting MacArthur Drive District (Mdd).
Removed from the TABLE and Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Giesta, MoradAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE and Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1631).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Alexander Macmillian, Davidson Barthelmy, Rony Lucas, Jacob Rebello, Mason Almeida and Emily Pacheco, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0282).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira and Council President Morad, requesting on behalf of Yael Contreras Riog, 4 Social Street, that the Traffic Commission review and approve the request to install a handicap parking place in front of said address, the resident has submitted the required paperwork…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0283).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Thallo LLC, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 24 ft. Non-Illuminated Projecting Circular Sign at 200 Union Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0284).”
Communication, 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 December 22, 2022, January 04 and January 18, 2023; the Board of Park Commissioners for meetings held on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0285).”
Application, South Coast Improvement Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40–50 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2023, 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 #0286).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 25, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2048 Acushnet Avenue (#0287) 223 Brownell Street (#0288) 82 Sutton Street (#0289)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 489 John Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2023, 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 #0290).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 69-71 Lucas Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2023, 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 #0291).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 43 Junior Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 31, 2023, 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 #0292).”
Application, Fairhaven Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1280 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2023, 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 #0293).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 25, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2048 Acushnet Avenue (#0294) 223 Brownell Street (#0295) 82 Sutton Street (#0296)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 489 John Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2023, 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 #0297).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 69-71 Lucas Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2023, 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 #0298).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 43 Junior Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 31, 2023, 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 #0299).”
Application, Fairhaven Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1280 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2023, 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 #0300).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one pole in Chaffee Street, to upgrade existing facilities.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one pole in Sharon Street, to upgrade existing facilities and provide service for a new apartment building.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one pole in Phillips Road.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023..”
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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