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June 20, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:31 p.m. · Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Derek Baptiste
During the meeting:
- Pereira arrived late (6:37)
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of Reference of a 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 Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in…
To receive and place on file the letter of support submitted by Councillor Abreu.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the letter of support submitted by Councillor Abreu..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
To recommend 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 Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory of Beverly A. (Almeida) Souza.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend 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 Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory of BEVERLY A. (ALMEIDA) SOUZA..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee Voted: To take up items #2 and #3 together without objection and to receive and place on file. This motion passed on a voice vote. The items are as follows: Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches,…
To take up items #2 and #3 together without objection and to receive and place on file.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To take up items #2 and #3 together without objection and to receive and place on file..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Burgo)
To receive and place on file both letters of support submitted by Councillor Abreu.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file both letters of support submitted by Councillor Abreu..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of William “Bud” Montigny and the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication APPLICATION for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of WILLIAM “BUD” MONTIGNY and the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication APPLICATION for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of ELIZABETH “BETTY” MONTIGNY..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
Notice, City Clerk of Reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City use Community Development money, or another resource to replace the two existing flag poles at the Cape Verdean American Veterans Memorial Square, the two present poles are too tall and the pole with…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” at this time..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee Voted: To follow the Chair’s recommendation and Waive the Reading, take No Further Action and Report Out to the Full City Council on items #5, #6, #7 and #8. This motion passed on a voice vote. The items are as follows:…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation and Waive the Reading, take No Further Action and Report Out to the Full City Council on items #5, #6, #7 and #8.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chair’s recommendation and Waive the Reading, take No Further Action and Report Out to the Full City Council on items #5, #6, #7 and #8..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
7:00 p.m. · Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on Appointments and Briefings: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Derek Baptiste, William “Brad” Markey
During the meeting:
- Morad arrived late (7:09)
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing on an Application, Martires Heredia-Cuevas, d/b/a Dominic Auto Services, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, Body Repair and General Repair at 31 Scott Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 (Application Rec’d 04/05/2023) (Duly…
To resume the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To resume the public hearing..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
To continue the public hearing to August 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the public hearing to August 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing on an Application, Jordan J. Rebello, d/b/a Neighborhood Auto Sales & Service, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 930 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (Application Rec’d 04/25/2023)…
To continue the public hearing to August 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the public hearing to August 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
Appointments & Briefings Committee June 20, 2023 Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Christopher Okafor, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Kik Transportation, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION. (Matter #0841).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Giesta)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alicia Duff, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board; Ms. Duff will be replacing the late Luiz Ferreira, whose term expired in December 2019; this term will expire December 2025…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” at this time. (Matter #0667).” (Motion: Morad, second: Lima)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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 (Ref’d…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT. (Matter #0789).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
Appointments & Briefings Committee June 20, 2023 Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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 James R. Gagnon, New…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT. (Matter #0937).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Maltais, 578 County Street, requesting that Representatives from Riley Brothers Construction Company, Eversource Gas, and DPI Commissioner Jaime Ponte, attend an upcoming Committee on Appointments &…
To keep the item tabled at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To keep the item tabled at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
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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