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October 12, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 55 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:27 p.m. · Committee on City Property
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on City Property: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
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
During the meeting:
- Lima arrived late (6:43)
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that the Committee on City Property begin the proceedings to seek proposals for the disposition of a long-term leasehold interest in property owned by the City, located at 26 Union Street, formerly known…
To receive and place on file the Department Head replies to the Municipal Need Inquiry memo.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the Department Head replies to the Municipal Need Inquiry memo. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
To receive and place on file the updated site plan.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the updated site plan. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
To amend the ‘Lease Term’ paragraph under Section 1, General Lease Terms, of the lease by striking said paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “Five years beginning ____ and expiring ____.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To amend the ‘Lease Term’ paragraph under Section 1, General Lease Terms, of the lease by striking said paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “Five years beginning ____ and expiring ____. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Morad, second: Burgo)
That the City Council Committee on City Property determine that the property located at 26 Union Street, formerly known as the National Club, in New Bedford is not currently needed for municipal purposes.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council Committee on City Property determine that the property located at 26 Union Street, formerly known as the National Club, in New Bedford is not currently needed for municipal purposes. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
That the City Council Committee on City Property authorize the City to offer the property located at 26 Union Street, formerly known as the National Club, in New Bedford for lease.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council Committee on City Property authorize the City to offer the property located at 26 Union Street, formerly known as the National Club, in New Bedford for lease. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Burgo)
That the Committee on City Property authorize the City’s Purchasing Department, in close consultation with the Committee Chair, to proceed with issuing the Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with Chapter 30B Sec. 16 of the General Laws and in accordance with Section 2-65 of the City Code; and that all bids received be submitted to the Committee on City Property with any written recommendati
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on City Property authorize the City’s Purchasing Department, in close consultation with the Committee Chair, to proceed with issuing the Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with Chapter 30B Sec. 16 of the General Laws and in accordance with Section 2-65 of the City Code; and that all bids received be submitted to the Committee on City Property with any written recommendations for selection that the Administration may choose to make to the Committee; and further that the RFP be substantially similar to the Draft RFP that has been received by this Committee relative to this property. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Carney)
7:06 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
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
49 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1709).”
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 #1710).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1711).”
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 #1712).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1713).”
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 #1714).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1715).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records with the condition of 3 Detail Officers present at worksite for the duration of this project
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records with the condition of 3 Detail Officers present at worksite for the duration of this project. (Matter #1716).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1717).”
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 #1718).”
Ordered, appropriating $7,850,000 $7,650,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities, general office space, and roads and infrastructure…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1511).”
An Ordinance, rezoning of Plot 132I/Lot 35 (Ws Acushnet Avenue) from Residential A and Mixed-Use Business to Mixed-Use Business in its entirety. Passed to a Second Reading - September 14, 2023.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1526).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council Attorney, David Gerwatowski give a legal opinion if the City Council can take action to circumvent the Licensing Boards Rule 48 by Councillor Pereira. (To be Referred to Atty. David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel.)
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Referred to Legal Counsel Gerwatowski
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to Legal Counsel Gerwatowski. (Matter #1719).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the Licensing Board extend the effective date of the Nip Ban to November 01, 2024 to allow parties to meet and have discussion regarding alternative solutions to the outright ban of nip sales in the City of New Bedford. (To be…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Licensing Board
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Licensing Board. (Matter #1721).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that Howland Street, from Acushnet Avenue to South Second Street be Renamed to Tavares Way, in honor of the band Tavares, for the contributions they have made to the City both musically and personally; and further, that a hearing be held in City…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1722).”
Communication, City Solicitor Jaikes, to City Council, submitting an Order of Taking for the construction of the new DeValles Elementary School, to be located on Orchard Street; also submitting an appraisal summary for said property.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 0. ( Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1723).”
Order of Taking, (Recorded Land)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 0. ( Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1724).”
Appraisal Summary,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 0. ( Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1725).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: - 151 Purchase Street, (Map 430, Lot 142) Partial Demolition of circa 1882 Fire Hose Tower at Fire Station No. 6, advising that “the property at 151 Purchase Street, known as Engine No. 6…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1726).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Shahid Bashir, Pharmahealth, in recognition of their Grand Opening and Making New Bedford work again.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1727).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring New B Cleaning LLC, in recognition of their more than 15 years of experience in providing professional quality cleaning service to the residents of Bristol County.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1728).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Cedar Wood Realty Group, in recognition of their dedication to providing and assisting clients with their home buying needs and achieving the American dream through their belief in Christ.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1729).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Parker Street, from Hathaway Boulevard Street to Liberty Street, on Sunday, October 01, 2023, from 11:30 A.m. to 4:30 P.m., for the purpose of the New Bedford High School Annual Whaler Marching Band…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023. (Matter #1730).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1730).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following streets be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street, on Thursday, November 09, 2023, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of November Aha! Night: Made in New Bedford. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Ricky Nunez, New Bedford, MA 02744, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
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 Licensing Board for a meeting held on August 28, 2023 and the Park Board for meetings held on June 21, 2023 and July 19, 2023.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1733).”
Application, Spencer Preservation Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 635 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 04, 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 #1734).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 305 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1735).”
Applications, Manafort Brothers, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1200 Shawmut Avenue (#1736) 1245 Shawmut Avenue (#1737)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, R & R Sons Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1 Cottage Street (#1738) 61 Dartmouth Street (#1739)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 641 Brock Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1740).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 139 Stevenson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1741).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 109 Division Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 04, 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 #1742).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 201 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 04, 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 #1743).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 305 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1744).”
Applications, Manafort Brothers, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1200 Shawmut Avenue (#1745) 1245 Shawmut Avenue (#1746)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, R & R Sons Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1 Cottage Street (#1747) 61 Dartmouth Street (#1748)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 641 Brock Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1749).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 139 Stevenson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1750).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 109 Division Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 04, 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 #1751).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 201 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 04, 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 #1752).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 38 Butler Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1753).”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 65 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 02, 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 #1754).”
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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