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August 14, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Maria E. Giesta, William “Brad” Markey
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:16)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Carney announced the start of Citizen’s Input Time, not to exceed thirty (30) minutes of the meeting. Notice, City Clerk of reference of Citizen’s Input Time - Maurice Burgo, 225 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, 02740, speaking on “a break in the water main on the street on December 11,…
To receive and place on file the letter submitted by Mr. Burgo.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the letter submitted by Mr. Burgo..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Lima)
To send a letter to the City Solicitor requesting a status update on Mr. Burgo’s claim.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To send a letter to the City Solicitor requesting a status update on Mr. Burgo’s claim..” (Motion: Morad, second: Lima)
Appointments & Briefings Committee August 14, 2023 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…
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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, with the following stipulations: 1) Compliance with all parking laws, rules and regulations along Scott Street and any adjacent streets. 2) No vehicl
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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, with the following stipulations: 1) Compliance with all parking laws, rules and regulations along Scott Street and any adjacent streets. 2) No vehicles registered to the owner or to the business or otherwise used in the course of the business shall be parked on Scott Street or Crapo Street between the hours of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. 3) No customer vehicles shall be parked on Scott Street or Crapo Street between the hours of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. 4) Hours of operation shall occur between the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. 5).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
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…
To receive and place on file the photos submitted by the applicant.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the photos submitted by the applicant..”
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Burgo)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, 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.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, 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..” (Motion: Morad, second: Baptiste)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Baptiste)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Robert Ekstrom as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2023 (Ref’d 07/20/2023) was received and placed on file by Councilor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver. This…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Robert Ekstrom as Chief Financial Officer.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ROBERT EKSTROM as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Lima)
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Lima, 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: Written Motion, Councillor Gomes,…
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 Lima, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on item #7 at this time..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Lima)
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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