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July 20, 2023
134 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Shane A. Burgo, Maria E. Giesta
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Burgo, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1244).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, to Members of the City Council, informing that she will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, due to a family commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1245).”
Communication, Councillor Baptiste, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, due to a family commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1246).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 108’ Conduit and Cable and two (2) Handholes in Sassaquin Avenue, to provide underground electric service to 4227 Acushnet Avenue.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1247).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1248).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 290’ of Conduit and Cable and one (1) Manhole in John Vertente Boulevard, this is part of a multi-phase project to increase capacity and reliability throughout the New Bedford Business Park.
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1249).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1250).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) Fo Pole in Samuel Barnet Boulevard, to provide new electric service for multiple new streetlights.
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1251).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1252).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 15’ Conduit and Cable in Hillman Street and approximately 44’ of Conduit and Cable and three (3) Manholes in County Street, to provide electric service to 109 Hillman Street.
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1253).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1254).”
Communication, Elizabeth McNamara, First Assistant City Solicitor, to City Council, pursuant to an Order of the City Council dated June 22, 2023, submitting an Order for the Layout and Acceptance of County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. Elizabeth McNamara, First Assistant City Solicitor, to City…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1255).”
Layout and Acceptance of Street Resolved, that the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require that County Street, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63 being 100.02 feet north of Union Street be laid out and…
Adopted, as amended,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted, as amended, – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1203).”
Approved as to form, Eric Jaikes, City Solicitor
From the minutes
“Approved as to form, Eric Jaikes, City Solicitor. (Matter #1203).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City Solicitor obtain an appraisal of land for Assessors Map 23, Lot 158 (property known as the “Goodyear Site”) and prepare an Order of Taking, for the purpose of acquiring a fee interest in the land, by eminent domain…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1257).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1258).”
Eminent Domain Packet,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1259).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Bedford, from July 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024, to utilize a salary step other than the minimum for the following positions: Administrative Assistant to the Assessor, Associate City…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1260).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1261).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Home Rule Petition, authorizing the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors of the City of New Bedford to be a non-resident.
Referred to Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1262).”
An Act,
Referred to Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1263).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Article II, relating to the residency of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors.
Referred to Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1264).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1265).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Robert Ekstrom as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1266).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a ninety-nine (99) year lease with the Zeiterion Theater for property located at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1267).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1268).”
Lease, (Draft)
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1269).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $2,607,730.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Police Salaries and Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1270).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million, Six Hundred Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($2,607,730) now standing to the credit of the account from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Salaries and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1271).”
Memorandum of Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and the Police Union, to enter into a collective bargaining agreement from July 01, 2021 to June 30, 2024 (FY22, FY23, and FY24).
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1272).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Ems Detail Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1273).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Ems Detail Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $25,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1274).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Ems Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1275).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Ems Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $32,000.00 is hereby authorized…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1276).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Joseph C. Latimer, Somerset, MA 02726, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1277).”
An Application, Joseph C. Latimer, Somerset, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #1278).”
A Bond Order to Authorize A Borrowing to Pay the Costs of Projects Outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan, Including But Not Limited to: Regulatory Compliance Planning to Address Capacity Management, Operations and Maintenance Requirements, and Asset…
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #0636).”
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 Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1279).”
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 memory of Beverly A. (Almeida) Souza.
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 Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of William “Bud” Montigny.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1280).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a 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.
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 Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Montigny.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1281).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a 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.
Approved
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Christopher Okafor, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Kik Transportation, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1282).”
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, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0841).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of James E. Sullivan, Jr., New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Council on Aging.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
NO FURTHER ACTION
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 & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #0789).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1284).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 waived
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #0329).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Grant the Street Closing: A Portion of Commercial Street, Starting 161’ from the North most point and 172’ from the South most point at the Intersection with South Water Street, to its terminus, and including portions of the…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1285).”
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of D.f. Pray, General Contractors, that the following streets be Closed: A Portion of Commercial Street, Starting 161’ from the North most point and 172’ from the South most point at the Intersection with South Water Street, to…
Permission Granted
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council request that the Chief of Police look into reinstating periodic checks along with the Licensing Board, of local bars and establishments to ensure they are operating correctly without issues or violations.
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1286).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pereira, requesting that New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss on-going public issues relating to the south end of the City, where residents and business owners alike are growing…
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #0840).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2024, for Committee Administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1287).”
Communication, Community Preservation Committee submitting the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2024, for Committee Administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2024.
Approved
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order to enter into a five-year lease with All American Investment Group LLC, for the purchase of two equipped ambulances for $807,000.00, one transit van for $192,198.00 and one truck for $63,325.80.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1288).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into a five-year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of two equipped ambulances ($807,000.00), one transit van ($192,198.00) and one truck ($63,325.80). Submitted for City Council approval in accordance…
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #1011).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1289).”
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.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1174).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1290).”
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.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1176).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1291).”
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 the American flag is bending, the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, that the flagpoles at the Cape Verdean Veterans monument located at Washington Square be replaced immediately, this is…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1292).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, that the flagpoles at the Cape Verdean Veterans monument located at Washington Square be replaced immediately, this is the second request for two new standard-height white flagpoles to be installed at said location, one flagpole is now…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with the Administration for the purpose of discussing a suitable site…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1293).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with the Administration for the purpose of discussing a suitable site for a Memorial honoring the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, for his 47 Years of Service of Dedication and Representation to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Martins, Winterson, Coelho, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting, that the Hurricane Dike Walking Path on the east…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1294).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Martins, Winterson, Coelho, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting that the Hurricane Dike Walking Path on the east beach be named after the former Ward Six City Councillor, Ralph J. Saulnier.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, meet for the purpose of discussing exactly what the City's intentions are…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1295).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, meet for the purpose of discussing exactly what the City's intentions are with the Franco- American Veterans Square, this Veteran's Memorial has been under construction due to the road work; and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Appointment of Alicia Duff, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1296).”
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.
NO FURTHER ACTION
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 Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with the Museum Director and Security Personnel of the New Bedford…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1297).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with the Museum Director and Security Personnel of the New Bedford Whaling Museum to review the policies and procedures for hiring personnel at the Museum; and further, to discuss who was…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1298).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the InForce 911 program.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Carney, Burgo, Council President Morad, Councillors Lima and Baptiste, requesting, that Fire Chief Scott Kruger and Building Commissioner…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1299).”
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Carney, Burgo, Council President Morad, Councillors Lima and Baptiste, 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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Berklee College of Music Professor Jackie Santos and Berklee College of Music Vice President of Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship Krystal Prime-Banfield for the purpose of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 8, Nay 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #1300).”
Communication, Ramon Silva, Senior Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Council President Morad and Members of the City Council, submitting a TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year TIF Agreement for Windward Powers Systems,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1301).”
Resolution, approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Agreement with Windward Powers Systems, Inc. and Superfly Enterprises LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1302).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Khalil Arsanios, 1200 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a International Transportation LLC, 1200 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
To June 30, 2024.) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“to June 30, 2024.) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1303).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of David Mattos, 319 Reed Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A-1 Transportation & Logistics, 35 Summit Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1304).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Christian A. Cornejo Cabrera, 8 Calumet Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, 8 Calumet Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1305).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Sections 2-60 through 2-63, relative to the Clerk of Committees.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1306).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1307).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 278 Union Street (Map 46 Lot 18) a circa 1925, one story brick masonry commercial building, advising that “the structure is listed as a contributing resource (Nbe.18) within the Central New…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #1308).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting a Motion passed 2-0 at its Open Meeting on June 29, 2023, and requesting the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the annual Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2024, as determined by the Commissioner…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1309).”
Ordered, That pursuant to M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2024. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #1310).”
Ordered, That the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2024. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #1311).”
Ordered, That the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C is hereby increased by 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2024. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #1312).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter that thanked the New Bedford Rotary Club’s invitation to their meeting to celebrate the Club’s 100th Anniversary.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1313).”
Communication, Councillor Brian K. Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from Amanda McMullen, President & CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, responding to an invitation to the June 27, 2023 Public Safety & Neighborhoods Committee meeting to discuss the policies and procedures for hiring museum…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1314).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Oliver, honoring Xpress Laundry, in recognition of the Hathaway Boulevard Grand Opening Celebration and with sincere appreciation for their continued service and commitment to the residents of the City of New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1315).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 8:00 A.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Go Green Campaign “Every Day is Earth Day” event. Please Note: Rain…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023. (Matter #1316).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1316).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following streets be Closed: Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 8:00 A.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Go Green Campaign “Every Day Is Earth Day” Summer Fair. Please Note:…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Center for the Performing Arts, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Union Street and Spring Street, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 12:00…
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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on May 25, 2023 and June 15, 2023; Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on May 23, 2023; NB…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1319).”
Application, U-Haul (Americo et al), for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Emerson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 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 #1320).”
Application, 1-800-Pack- Rat, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 26 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 07, 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 #1321).”
Application, Jonathan Painting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Spring Street and Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1322).”
Application, Fab Inc./ProGroup, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 360 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 13, 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 #1323).”
Application, Knb Realty Improvements, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 305 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 13, 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 #1324).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 485 Summer Street (#1325) 1069 Marlborough Street (#1326)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1127 Beverly Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1327).”
Application, Sandstone Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 422 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1328).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 119 Osborne Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 05, 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 #1329).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Church Street (Brooklawn Avenue - Park Avenue) (#1330) Social Street (Rodney…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mirra Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 227 Pope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 11, 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 #1332).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Wing Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1333).”
Application, Jives, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 217 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1334).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 126 Duchaine Boulevard (#1335) 972 Phillips Road (#1336) 1015 Montrose Street (#1337) 87-89 Ellen…
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 294 Clifford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 17, 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 #1340).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 485 Summer Street (#1341) 1069 Marlborough Street (#1342)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 1127 Beverly Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1343).”
Application, Sandstone Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 433 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1344).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 119 Osborne Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 05, 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 #1345).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Church Street (Brooklawn Avenue – Park Avenue) (#1346) Social Street (Rodney French Boulevard – McGurk…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mirra Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 227 Pope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 11, 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 #1348).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 227 Wing Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1349).”
Application, Jives, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 217 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1350).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 126 Duchaine Boulevard (#1351) 972 Phillips Road (#1352) 1015 Montrose Street (#1353) 87-89 Ellen Street (#1354) 1036…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jives, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 294 Clifford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 17, 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 #1356).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 21, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1245 Shawmut Avenue (#1357) 290 Shaw Street (#1358) 143-145 Robeson Street (#1359) 517 Prescott Street (#1360) 388…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1670-1672 Acushnet Avenue (#1370) 577 Belleville Avenue (#1371) 77-79 Belleville Road (#1372) 46-48 Branscomb Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Long Roof LLC, Long Home Products, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 Glover Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1390).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 10, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 424 Park Street (#1391) 26 Crapo Street (#1392) 84 Clara Street (#1393) 1534 Acushnet Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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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