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June 22, 2023
66 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $4,054,139 for the replacement of the windows, curtainwall, doors and storefront at the Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School, 256 Court Street, New Bedford, MA.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1173).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1174).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $3,718,236 for the replacement of the roof at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School, 212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford, MA.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1175).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1176).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1177).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $247, 510 is hereby authorized…
ADOPTED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1178).”
Relation Motion, Councillors Gomes and Giesta requesting, that Jennifer Vieira, Director of the Facilities and Fleet Management appear before the Committee on Finance to provide the detail of revenue collections and expenses associated with the Quest Center Revolving Fund; said Fund’s revenues…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1179).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,428.00, from Airport Other Financing Use to Airport Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1180).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty – Eight Dollars (1,428) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Other Financing Uses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Capitol Outlay…………………………………………………………. $1,428 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1181).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,000.00, from Clerk of Committees Salaries and Wages in the amount of $7,000.00 and City Council Supplies and Materials in the amount of $2,000.00 to City Council Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1182).”
Ordered, that the sum on Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Clerk of Committees Salaries and Wages ($7000.00) and City Council Supplies and Materials ($2,000.00) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council Other…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1183).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $700.00, from Clerk of Committees Charges and Services to Clerk of Committees Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1184).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700) now standing to the credit of the account from Clerk of Committees Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Clerk of Committees Supplies and Materials…………………………..$700 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1185).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Heather Sylvia Chew, New Bedford, MA, 02746, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; Ms. Chew will be replacing George N. Smith, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1186).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Member of the Board of Health; Mr. Weiner will be replacing Dr. Patricia Andrade, whose term has expired; this term will expire February 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1187).”
An Ordinance, amending Paragraph (i) of Section 4133B of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, Relative to Marijuana Establishment Hours of Operation.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0487).”
An Ordinance, rezoning Plot 17A-Lot 87 (Es Osborn Street); Plot 17A-Lot 86 (Es Osborn Street); Plot 17A-Lot 85 (Es Osborn Street) from Residential B to Mixed Use Business. (Passed to a Second Reading – May 23, 2023.) Passed to a Second Reading - May 25, 2023.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0925).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Atty. Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board, to the City Council, advising that on March 24, 2023, the Board voted to grant a Cost of Living Adjustment…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1188).”
Communication, Atty. Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board, to the City Council, advising that on March 24, 2023, the Board voted to grant a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) allowance of 3% to retirees, effective July 1, 2023. (Copy all Councillors via email March…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Atty. Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board, to the City Council, advising that the Retirement Board intends to discuss at their April 27th meeting, a…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1189).”
Communication, Atty. Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board, to the City Council, advising that the Retirement Board intends to discuss at their April 27 th meeting, a one-time 2% additional Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees of the system retroactive to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Atty. Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board, regarding the New Bedford Contributory Retirement Board’s…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1190).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Atty. Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board, regarding the New Bedford Contributory Retirement Board’s vote to approve an additional two percent (2%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) retroactive to the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Gomes, Abreu, Oliver, Council President Morad and Councillors Giesta and Markey, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Wendy Morrill from the South Coast Neighbors United organization and Stephanie Sloan, Acting Director of the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1191).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Retirement Board Executive Director Eric C. Cohen be invited to attend a meeting of the Committee on Finance to provide a general overview of the operation of the Retirement Board; and further, to discuss the annual COLA…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1192).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Committee on Finance an updated listing detailing the status of all City of New Bedford TIF and STA active certified projects. (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1193).”
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Pereira and Markey, requesting, on behalf of Carlos Madeira, that Plot 132I-Lot35 (Ws Acushnet Avenue) be rezoned from Residential A and Mixed-Use Business to Mixed-use Business in its entirety. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1194).”
Communication, First Assistant City Solicitor Elizabeth McNamara, to City Council, regarding the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Madot) updated requirements resulting in the necessity for a full, updated layout of County Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1195).”
Communication, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, to City Council, submitting Recommendation of Acceptance, for the Layout and Acceptance of County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63, being 100.02 feet north of Union Street; the corridor meets…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1196).”
Communication, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, to City Council, submitting Request to Take Land, for the Layout and Acceptance of County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63, being 100.02 feet north of Union Street, it is not necessary to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1197).”
Communication, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, to City Council, submitting Award of Damages, for the Layout and Acceptance of County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63, being 100.02 feet north of Union Street, it is not necessary to award…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1198).”
Communication, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, to City Council, submitting Metes and Bounds for the Layout and Acceptance of County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63, being 100.02 feet north of Union Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1199).”
Whereas, this City Council has received a request from the Department of Public Infrastructure and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Madot) for the taking of required land for the layout and acceptance of contemplated County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being…
Adopted
Ordered, that the City Solicitor be and is hereby requested to prepare an Order for the layout and acceptance of contemplated County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63, being 100.02 feet north of Union Street. (Hearing on said matter has…
Adopted
Communication, Dennis Farias, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting the revised City Council Chamber Rules of Decorum, in preparation of mounting the Council’s Smart Board onto the west wall of the Council Chamber (near the Chamber entrance), thus allowing all present a clear view of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1202).”
City Council Chamber Rules of Decorum The City Council President, or presiding Chairperson, shall have complete authority to set and enforce the rules that follow and any other such rules that he/she deems appropriate in order to preserve decorum in the in the Council Chamber. 1. All visitors must…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1203).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: – 517 Prescott Street, (Map 127B, Lot 190) a circa 1923, wood frame storage structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk on behalf of the Interim City Treasurer, Quillan Lowney, requesting that the City Council set the City Treasurer’s Bond at $350,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1205).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a petition signed by residents of Manomet Place, 170 Riverside Avenue, regarding the demolition of a building on the east side of Manomet Place.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1206).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of a letter responding to an Open Meeting Law complaint from Patrick Higgins, relating to the City Council’s Quasi Committee of the Whole remote meeting held on May 23, 2023.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1207).”
Citations, Council President Morad and Councillor Abreu, honoring Julie Arroyo, Marcio Barbosa, Kailen Cardoso, David Caruso, Jan Castellano, Ma’kai Cruz, Nevaeh Demello, Hailey D’errico, Matthew Gonsalves, Michael Hubbard, Dorian Lopez, Kalil Oullette, Alicia Perez and Rangelie Reyes in…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1208).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, on behalf of Mjd Excavating, Inc., that the following streets be Closed: A Portion of Sawyer Street, from Jean Street to 354 Sawyer Street from June 12, 2023 to June 16, 2023, for the purpose of a building demolition at 354 Sawyer Street. (Please Note:…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 08, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 08, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023. (Matter #1209).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1209).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street), on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 A.m. to 12:00 P.m., (Midnight) and…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 09, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 09, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023. (Matter #1210).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1210).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Smedley Crane and Rigging Company, that the following street(s) be Closed: Eighth Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 and Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 7:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the purpose of work to…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023. (Matter #1211).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1211).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Middle Street, from Cedar Street to Emerson Street, and the Intersection of Ash Street and Elm Street, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of Youth Celebration Day.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street; Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street and William Street, from Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill, on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 2:00 P.m.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting on behalf of Old Bedford Village, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 8:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of Go Green Campaign: Every Day is Earth Day…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Central Kitchen, that the following street(s) be Closed: Wing Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, July 01, 2023, from 7:00 A.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Independence Day. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade Do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico (Brotherhood of Holy Spirit), that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Hadley Street to Wood Street, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 11:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m., for the purpose of…
Permission Granted
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 Gnb Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on March 16, 2023, from the Library Board of Trustees for a meeting held on March…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1217).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1218).”
Applications, Franklin Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 475 Purchase Street (#1219) Intersection of Brownell Avenue and Richfield…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 Longview Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 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 #1221).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 65 Forest Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 14, 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 #1222).”
Application, Jives, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1223).”
Applications, Franklin Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 475 Purchase Street (#1224) Intersection of Brownell Avenue and Richfield Street (#1225)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 11 Longview Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 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 #1226).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 65 Forest Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 14, 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 #1227).”
Application, Jives, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 14 Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1228).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 149 William Street (#1229) 288 Irvington Street (#1230) 274 Irvington Street (#1231) 232-234 Hawthorn Street (#1232)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 237 Tinkham Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (#1235)
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (#1235).”
Application, Vaz Construction., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 283 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (#1236)
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (#1236).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England for relocation of one (1) Pole in Orchard Street, to accommodate a sidewalk reconfiguration by the City of New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1237).”
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