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April 27, 2023
108 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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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, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Vetoes of three City Council Motions from the March 9th City Council agenda, regarding placing non-binding questions on the November 2023 ballot. Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – April 13, 2023.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0634).”
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Gomes and Council President Morad, requesting, that pursuant to Section 53 of Chapter 18A of the Massachusetts General Laws, that the following nonbinding public opinion advisory question, or other question of similar form and context as determined by the City…
Shall the matter be Adopted notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, PereiraNo: Abreu, Carney, Lima, Markey, Oliver
From the minutes
“Shall the matter be Adopted notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – FAILED – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Council President Morad and Councillor Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0475).”
Written Motion Councillors Gomes, Burgo, Council President Morad, requesting that an advisory opinion ballot question be placed on the ballot for the next municipal election as follows:- ''Shall the term of Office of Mayor of the City of New Bedford be reduced from the current four years to two…
Veto Sustained – PASSED
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“Veto Sustained – PASSED – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Council President Morad and Councillor Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0477).”
Substitute Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that an advisory ballot question be placed on the ballot regarding the revocation of the acceptance of Section 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws as follows:- “Shall the City of New Bedford revoke the acceptance of Sections 3…
Shall the matter be Adopted notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Gomes, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Shall the matter be Adopted notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 8. (Councillors Burgo, Gomes and Council President Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0480).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $7,850,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0781).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0782).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for schedule of rates and charges for wastewater service, to take effect July 1, 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0783).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0784).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing three school bus transportation contracts for the 2023-2026 school years.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0785).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0786).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate the salary of, and hire between now and June 30, 2023 an Associate City Solicitor at Grade M-15, Step 1, 2 or 3, effective upon date of hire.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0787).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0788).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James E. Sullivan, Jr., New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Council on Aging, Mr. Sullivan will be replacing Zachary Boyer, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0789).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kimberli Bettencourt, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; this term will expire May 2027.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0790).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William Andrews, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire in December 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0791).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Bruce Duarte, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire in December 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0792).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Daniel S. Goulart, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire in December 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0793).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located by the bowling greens at Hazelwood Park, in memory of Frank and Eunice Hamer.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0794).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting, a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located by the bowling greens at Hazelwood Park, in memory of Frank and Eunice Hamer.
Approved
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park, in front of Goulart Square Bakery, in memory of Jose A. Gaspar.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0795).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park, in front of Goulart Square Bakery, in memory of Jose A. Gaspar.
Approved
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Anastasios LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0796).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Anastasios LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry…
Livery License Approved
From the minutes
“Livery License Approved. (Matter #0488).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Anastasios LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0797).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Anastasios LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License…
License Renewal Approved
From the minutes
“License Renewal Approved. (Matter #0489).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0798).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery…
Livery License Approved
From the minutes
“Livery License Approved. (Matter #0576).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0799).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0577).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Knn Transportation, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0800).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Knn Transportation, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to…
Livery License Approved
From the minutes
“Livery License Approved. (Matter #0578).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Knn Transportation, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0801).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Knn Transportation, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
License Renewal Approved
From the minutes
“License Renewal Approved. (Matter #0579).”
Report, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulations & Host Community Agreements Review, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Host Community Agreement for Ember Gardens Nbr, LLC and Ember Gardens, Nbp, LLC of 1 Nauset Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, to operate a recreational adult use…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulations & Host Community Agreements Review
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0802).”
Host Community Agreement,
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, as Amended, for the Community Preservation Act FY23 Funding Recommendations for 22 projects totaling $1,708,100.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Motion was made to Amend the Order for the Community Preservation Act FY23 Funding Recommendations totaling $1,808,100.00
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Amend the Order for the Community Preservation Act FY23 Funding Recommendations totaling $1,808,100.00 – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0803).”
Ordered, that the following Community Preservation Act FY23 projects and funding amounts be approved: Boys and Girls Club Playground $47,167.00 Capitol Theater $270,827.00 City Clerk Record Preservation Phase II $50,000.00 Coffin Howland House Feasibility Study and Restoration $4,000.00 Ft.…
Adopted as AMENDED in City Council
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted as AMENDED in City Council – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0804).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "No Further Action" on the Written Motion, Councillors Lima and Morad, requesting, that the New Bedford Public Schools Department investigate the feasibility of establishing an executive level position…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0805).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima and Morad, requesting, that the New Bedford Public Schools Department investigate the feasibility of establishing an executive level position that is solely focused on public safety within the City’s public schools, and that such a position be equal in rank to the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "No Further Action" on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Markey and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with concerned parents lead by Lisa Tavares, the…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0806).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Markey and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with concerned parents lead by Lisa Tavares, the Pulaski School Principal Melissa Rego, Members of the School Committee, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, DPI Commissioner Jamie…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "No Further Action" on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that MassDOT, the Traffic Commission, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0807).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that MassDOT, the Traffic Commission, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (Srpedd) be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "No Further Action" on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with officials from the Department of Inspectional…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0808).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with officials from the Department of Inspectional Services, the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Fire Department, the Health Department and the owner of Bob’s Tire…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "No Further Action" on the Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Lima, Carney, Markey and Gomes, requesting that New Bedford Police Department conduct…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0809).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Lima, Carney, Markey and Gomes, requesting that New Bedford Police Department conduct an evaluation of the Shot Spotter program, the efficacy of the program, analyze the data the system gathers, and assess…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Pereira and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from Director Jennifer Carloni, Department of City Planning, regarding the Citywide Comprehensive Plan…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0810).”
Communication, Councillor Pereira and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from Director Jennifer Carloni, Department of City Planning, regarding the Citywide Comprehensive Plan Briefing.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Carney, Abreu and Council President Lopes, requesting that the Dffm Commissioner Champagne, DPI Commissioner Ponte, Police Chief Oliveira, a Representative of the…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0811).”
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Carney, Abreu and Council President Lopes, requesting that the Dffm Commissioner Champagne, DPI Commissioner Ponte, Police Chief Oliveira, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, a Representative of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Task Force and Andrew O'Leary,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Lopes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting that the Administration and Committee on Ordinances work with our Department of Public Infrastructure, Police Department…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0812).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Lopes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting that the Administration and Committee on Ordinances work with our Department of Public Infrastructure, Police Department and Fire Department to establish an official citywide “parking ban” timeline Ordinance, which would…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Report, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, subjecting violators of Chapter 12, Section 12-41.1 – Duty of Property…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0813).”
Report, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, subjecting violators of Chapter 12, Section 12-41.1 – Duty of Property Owners to Maintain Yard and Adjacent Areas to a graduated fine regime, and adding the offenses and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, subjecting violators of Chapter 12, Section 12-41.1 – Duty of Property Owners to Maintain Yard and Adjacent Areas to a graduated fine regime, and adding the offenses and associated fines to Section 17-18, Noncriminal…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Morad, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and Peter Boswell, Chairperson of the Board of Park…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0814).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Morad, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and Peter Boswell, Chairperson of the Board of Park Commissioners appear before the Committee on Memorials and Dedications to update the Council on the progress of the Park Master…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Abreu, on behalf of Arthur Garty, Steven Peters, Lee Vulgaris, and Dennis Maniatis, members of the Greek Veterans Memorial Committee,…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0815).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Abreu, on behalf of Arthur Garty, Steven Peters, Lee Vulgaris, and Dennis Maniatis, members of the Greek Veterans Memorial Committee, requesting that the City designate an area in Clasky Common Park on the west corner of Pearl and Pleasant Streets to place a…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Carney submitting a copy of a letter from Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Andrew O’Leary, regarding naming the Sea Lab Marine Science…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0816).”
Communication, Councillor Carney submitting a copy of a letter from Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Andrew O’Leary, regarding naming the Sea Lab Marine Science Education Center after the late Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Carney, Burgo, Council President Morad and Councillor Lima, requesting, that Fire Chief Scott Kruger and Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the policies and procedures currently…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz and the Administration
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz and the Administration. (Matter #0817).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that Director of Personnel Judith Keating provide to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole, a listing by City Department and Enterprise Fund of all vacant positions as of May 15, 2023; said listing shall include the date each…
Referred to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole, the Director of Personnel and the Acting Chief Financial Officer
From the minutes
“Referred to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole, the Director of Personnel and the Acting Chief Financial Officer. (Matter #0818).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the Men’s Luncheon Club to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0819).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the New Bedford Historical Society to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0820).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the Martha Briggs Educational Club to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0821).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the New Bedford Port Society to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0822).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the Rotch- Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0823).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the James Arnold Mansion, Inc. to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0824).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0347).”
Recommendation Followed – FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Giesta, Morad, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Oliver
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lima, Markey and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0347).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; Ms. Pimentel will be replacing Patrick Walsh, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026.
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1210).”
Appointment CONFIRMED
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lima, Markey, OliverNo: Abreu, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment CONFIRMED – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lima, Markey and Oliver IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1210).”
Citation, Council President Morad, honoring the New Bedford Rotary Club, in recognition of their 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0825).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Veteran’s Services, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pearl Street, from Pleasant Street to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Pope Street to Pearl Street; Parker Street, from Hathaway Street to County Street;…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of The New Bedford Firefighters Local 841 Union, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Hussey Street, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 7:00 A.m., to 11:00 A.m., for the purpose of the Iaff Fallen Firefighter…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Hope Street and 81 Tinkham Street, (Senhor Da Pedra Club Grounds) and the stretch of Tinkham Street, on Friday, June 02, 2023, at…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 10:00 A.m., Through Sunday, May 28, 2023, to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady’s Chapel, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, between Union Street to Market Street and Market Street, between North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 10:00 A.m. to 5:30 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that the Traffic Commission consider changing the existing Stop Signs on Harvard Street at Coggeshall Street, to Coggeshall Street at Harvard Street, stopping all eastbound and westbound drivers on Coggeshall Street. (To be Referred to the Traffic…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
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Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Nicole Downing of 796 Rockdale Avenue, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure take immediate action to repair sidewalk in front of said address; this is a heavily pedestrian walking area and needs emergency repair. (To be Referred to…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
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Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Titan Auto Sales & Service, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 6ft. x 4ft. Internally Illuminated Projecting Pylon Sign at 850 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02744. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to ratification…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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Constable Bond, Mark Oneal Ste. Rose, New Bedford, MA 02740-2424, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.
Approved
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter to Sheriff Paul Heroux, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites to honor deceased Veterans on Memorial Day.
Received and Placed on File. (#0826h)
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Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Sociadade Filamonica do Senhor da Pedra, inviting them on behalf of the Portuguese American War Veterans to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File. (#0826i)
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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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on March 24, 2023 and March 31, 2023 and the Park Board for a meeting held on February 11, 2023.
Received and Placed on File. (#0826j)
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Application, Danella Line Services of MA, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at the Intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 561 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 249 Pine Grove Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 40 Edison Street (#0826o) 28 County Street (#0826p)
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Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 3541 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 486 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, R.w. Bryant Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 93 State Pier, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 159 Earle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Danella Line Services of MA, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of the Intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 561 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 249 Pine Grove Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 40 Edison Street (#0826y) 28 County Street (#0826z)
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Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 3541 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 486 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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Application, R.w. Bryant Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 93 State Pier, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 159 Earle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 48-58 Wamsutta Street (#0826e1) 756 South Water Street (#0826f1) 787 Wildwood Road (#0826g1) 17 Roswell Street (#0826h1)…
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Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 32 Charlotte Street (#0826a2) 27 Lincoln Street (#0826b2) 104 Stephanie Place (#0826c2) 3258 Acushnet Avenue (#0826d2)…
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Application, Vaz Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 221 Clifford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
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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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