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July 18, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, 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: Derek Baptiste
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:06)
- Lima arrived late (8:05)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Safira Goncalves, New Bedford, MA as a Constable (Ref’d 06/08/2023) (Matter Id #1094)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Safira Goncalves, 29 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of SAFIRA GONCALVES, 29 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, MA as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #1094).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
Appointments & Briefings Committee July 18, 2023 Notice, City Clerk of reference, of 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.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Heather Sylvia Chew, New Bedford, MA, 02746, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities.
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 APPOINTMENT of HEATHER SYLVIA CHEW, New Bedford, MA, 02746, to the COMMISSION FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES. (Matter #1186).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Giesta)
On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee Voted: To take item #6 out of order. This motion passed on a voice vote. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA…
To take item #6 out of order.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To take item #6 out of order. (Matter #1187).” (Motion: Morad, second: Giesta)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Gomes, MoradNo: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Markey, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Lima
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1187).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Morad)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Member of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ALEX J. WEINER, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Member of the BOARD OF HEALTH. (Matter #1187).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
Appointments & Briefings Committee July 18, 2023 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,…
To waive the balance due by the Maltais’ in the amount of $17,839.94 for the cost of the repairs associated with 578 County Street.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Lima
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To waive the balance due by the Maltais’ in the amount of $17,839.94 for the cost of the repairs associated with 578 County Street..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Oliver)
Notice, City Clerk in reference of a 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…
To receive and place on file the handout distributed.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the handout distributed. (Matter #1191).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1191).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Periera, the Committee Voted: To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on item #7 at this time. This motion passed on a voice vote. The item is as follows: Notice, City Clerk in reference of…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on item #7 at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on item #7 at this time. (Matter #1104).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
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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