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September 28, 2023
75 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: 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: Ian Abreu
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Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023, due to a work-related commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1624).”
Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 38 Bethel Street, originally granted to Jonathan Handy Co. Inc. on December 23, 1980 – Inflammable gases storage: Acetylene-15,000 cu. ft., Oxygen Gas-1,720 gals. above ground, Argon-2,000 gals., Nitrogen-2,000 gals., Hydrogen…
Adopted
Communication, Albert J. Santos, on behalf of New Bedford Inc., requesting that the petroleum storage at 38 Bethel Street be Revoked, said facility has not stored, used or kept flammable gases at this location since purchased from Jonathan Handy Co. Inc. in August 30, 2020; the New Bedford Fire…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1626).”
Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 456 Mt. Pleasant Street, originally granted to People’s Realty Corp. on November 25, 1970 – three (3) underground 6,000-gallon tanks. (Note: Tanks were removed and transported in accordance with the requirements of the Office of the…
Adopted
Communication, Nabil Roufail, on behalf of Psnb Realty, LLC., owner of the property at 456 Mt. Pleasant Street., requesting that the petroleum storage at 456 Mt. Pleasant Street be Revoked, said facility has not stored, used or kept fuel, motor or transmission oil at this location since the removal…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1628).”
Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 460 South Front Street, originally granted to Santo Christo Club on November 23, 1937 – one (1) underground 3,000-gallon storage tank. (Note: upon exposure of the inground tank and its placement below the foundation of the southeast…
Adopted
Communication, Regina Gomes-Lopes, on behalf of her late husband Cecil M. Lopes Sr., of the, now closed, United Social Club, requesting that the petroleum storage at 460 South Front Street be Revoked, said facility no longer stores, uses or keeps fuel oil; however, upon exposure of the inground…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1630).”
Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 1253 Cove Road, originally granted to Merit Oil of MA, Inc. on March 26, 1991 – three (3) underground 10,000- gallon tanks, one (1) underground 10,000-gallon tanks and one (1) 550-gallon tank. (Note: Tanks were removed in accordance…
Adopted
Communication, Glenn D’Antuono, Environmental Compliance Specialist of Northeast, 105 Fieldcrest Avenue, Edison, Nj, on behalf of 7-Eleven #2497, requesting that the petroleum storage at 1253 Cove Road be Revoked, said facility was previously closed and all storage tanks were removed October 5,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1632).”
Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 1499 Acushnet Avenue, originally granted to Bohler Engineering, PC on December 20, 2001 – one (1) underground 15,000-gallon tank and one (1) underground 10,000-gallon tank. (Note: Tanks were removed in accordance with the requirements…
Adopted
Communication, Glenn D’ Antuono, Environmental Compliance Specialist Northeast, 105 Fieldcrest Avenue, Edison, Nj, on behalf of 7-Eleven #33287, requesting that the petroleum storage at 1499 Acushnet Avenue be Revoked, said facility permanently closed in 2018 and simultaneously had the storage…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1634).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 50’ of 2-4” Pvc Conduits in Hervey Tichon Boulevard, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 198 Herman Melville Boulevard.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1635).”
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 #1636).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 14’ of 2-4” Pvc Conduits in Purchase Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to the New Bedford Pedestrian Bridge over Route 18.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1637).”
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 #1638).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 13’ of 2-4” Pvc Conduits in Potomska Street at Macarthur Drive, this work is necessary to provide electric service to the Commerce Terminal.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1639).”
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 #1640).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 45’ of 8-5” Pvc Conduits in Bolton Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 302 Bolton Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1641).”
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 #1642).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Article III – Relative to Clerk of Committees. Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – September 14, 2023.
Received and Placed on File – Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #1509).”
An Ordinance, Passed to a Second Reading – July 20, 2023. Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0 - August 17, 2023. Presented to the Mayor for approval August 21, 2023. Vetoed August 28, 2023. Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – September 14, 2023.
Passed to be Ordained, notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained, notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1307).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting two Orders that would collectively authorize the transfer to the City of the Horatio A. Kempton Elementary School at 135 Shawmut Avenue and the former William H. Taylor Elementary School located at 620 Brock Avenue, under the control of the…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1643).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1644).”
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1645).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Afonso E. Miguel, 151 Carroll Street, New Bedford, MA in the amount of $4,335.54. Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Abatement Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1646).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Gd Pires Realty Trust, 951 Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA in the amount of $717.27. Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Abatement Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1647).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Donna M. Foisy, 251 Irvington Street, New Bedford, MA in the amount of $102.81. Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Abatement Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1648).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ian Daley, Taunton, MA 02780, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1649).”
An Application, Ian Daley, Taunton, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #1650).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ricky Nunez, New Beford, MA 02744, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1651).”
An Application, Ricky Nunez, New Bedford, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #1652).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, as Amended, Relative to Chapter 16, Article V, Sewer Charges.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1653).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading, as Amended
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading, as Amended. (Matter #0630).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 3, Article I, In General - Relative to the Governing Airport Commission Membership.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1654).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0914).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Article II, relating to the residency of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1655).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1265).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Home Rule Petition authorizing the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors of the City of New Bedford to be a non-resident.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Tabled
Home Rule Petition,
Tabled
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Russell Leite, d/b/a Pinnacle Auto Sales LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1657).”
An Application,
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1658).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1659).”
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…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1305).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council refer to the Committee on Ordinances the Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Chairperson of the Committee on Ordinances invite our local State Representatives, our State Senator, City Solicitor Eric…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1660).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances look to create, by Ordinance, a Beach Advisory Board to oversee different aspects of beach maintenance, programming and…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1662).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances look to create, by Ordinance, a Beach Advisory Board to oversee different aspects of beach maintenance, programming and other beach related items Adopted - February 23, 2023.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: – 599 Cottage Street, (Map 71/Lot 370) a circa 1940, concrete block commercial accessory structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Valery Morpeau, 152 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a J and V, 152 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry passengers…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1664).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following streets be Closed: Russell Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue and Manny Costa Way, from Acushnet Avenue to South Second Street, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8:00 A.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Go…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the three waterfront businesses located on Hervey Tichon Avenue, that there be no parking allowed on the north and south side of the street, this request comes as a result of the business having problems getting deliveries from tractor…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1666).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Senior Sunset Supper and Social Friends, regarding her greetings to the group and thoughtful wishes to continue Thursday evening socials soon.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1667).”
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 Health for a meeting held on July 20, 2023.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1668).”
Application, Bosco Crane Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 120 County Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 22, 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 #1669).”
Application, Coastal Glazing, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 47 North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 22, 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 #1670).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Brownell Avenue at Harding Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1671).”
Application, D. Ray Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 37 North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1672).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1277 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1673).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1500 Padanaram Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1674).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of Brownell Avenue at Harding Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1675).”
Application, D Ray, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 37 North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1676).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1277 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1677).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1500 Padanaram Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1678).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 174 Staron Street (#1679) 25 Warren Street (#1680) Lot 37 Victoria Street (Wildwood Road – Ashley Boulevard) (#1681)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Vaz Construction Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 32 Sidney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1692).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 20, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 287 Rivet Street (#1693) 268 Reed Street (#1694) 69 Sagamore Street (#1695) 53-55 Merrimac…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Win Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 322 Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 22, 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 #1708).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 165’ of Conduit and Cable and one (1) Manhole in Sawyer Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 19 Jean Street.
Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 65’ of 2-4” Conduit in Brownell Avenue, this work is necessary to provide electric service to Buttonwood Zoo at 425 Hawthorn Street.
Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023..”
Petition, Comcast for location of approximately 255’ of 3” Pvc Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Johnny Cake Hill, this work is starting at 15 Johnny Cake Hill and ending at 1 Johnny Cake Hill.
Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. for location of approximately 460’ of underground conduit line on Union Street, this work is necessary to bring service to an antenna on a light pole at the corner of Union Street and Atlantic Street.
Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. for location of approximately 40’ of underground conduit line on Rockdale Avenue, this work is necessary to bring service to an antenna on a light pole at the corner of Rockdale Avenue, opposite Arnold Street.
Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered for Thursday, October 12, 2023..”
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