MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting · 7:01 p.m.
69 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →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:
Hearing, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for one Jointly owned Pole in Acushnet Avenue, this work is requested for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1933).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1934).”
Hearing, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for one Jointly owned Pole in Orchard Street, this work is necessary for system improvements and reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1935).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1936).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the City of New Bedford to enter into a five (5) year lease agreement with Toshiba American Business Solutions, Inc., for multi-function copies for the New Bedford School Department.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1937).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1938).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a single-family domestic water supply well easement from the City on its property located at 0 Lakeside Road, Middleborough, MA to Valerie Streiff and Stephen Anthony Streiff of 35…
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File (Matter #1939).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a single-family domestic water supply well easement from the City on its property having an address of 0 Lakeside Road, Middleborough, Massachusetts, to Valerie Streiff and Stephen Anthony Streiff, of 35 Lakeside Road,…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Patrick O’connor, Newport, Ri, 02840 as an Assistant City Solicitor for the remainder of this year’s annual term; this term will expire December 31, 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1942).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kathryn Duff, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to the Planning Board; this term will expire October 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1943).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order appropriating $122,043.00 from the Hotel and Lodging Taxes to the Arts, Culture Revolving Fund, Charges and Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1944).”
Ordered: That in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, the following sums set against the Hotel and Lodging Taxes are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from municipal receipts of…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
“Adopted – Yeas11, Nays 0. (Matter #1758).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order appropriating $93,673.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Solicitor, Salaries & Wages.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1945).”
Ordered, that the sum of Ninety-three Thousand, Six Hundred Seventy- Three Dollars ($93,673.00) 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: Solicitor Salaries and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Morad
“Adopted - Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Council President Morad and Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1766).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order as Amended, appropriating $1,544,391.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Motion to Amend to $544,391.00 - Passed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Gomes, Lima, Markey
“Motion to Amend to $544,391.00 - Passed Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Gomes, Lima and Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1946).”
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Markey
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1946).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Seventy-two Thousand, Four Hundred and Forty-five Dollars ($2,172,445) Five Hundred Forty-four Thousand, Three Ninety-one Dollars ($544,391) now standing to the credit of the account from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts be and the same is…
Motion to AMEND to $544,391.00 - Passed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Gomes, Lima, Markey
“Motion to AMEND to $544,391.00 - Passed - Yeas 8, Nays 3 (Councillors Gomes, Lima and Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1768).”
Adopted as AMENDED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Markey
“Adopted as AMENDED – Yeas 10, Nays 1 (Councillor Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1768).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order appropriating $1,455,609.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1947).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Million, Four Hundred Fifty-five Thousand, Six Hundred and Nine Dollars ($1,455,609) ) 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: General Government…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1 (Councillor Baptiste OPPOSED.) (Matter #1770).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order appropriating $3,657,943.00 to pay costs of Eminent Domain Land Taking for property located 651 Orchard Street, for the purpose of constructing a new facility serving Grades K-5 on an alternate site to…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1948).”
A Bond Order to Pay Eminent Domain Land Taking Costs for Property Located at 651 Orchard Street, New Bedford, Identified as Assessors Map 23, Lot 158, for the Purpose of Constructing A New Facility Serving Grades K-5 on an Alternate Site to Consolidate the Student Populations of the Existing James…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1756).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order of Taking for the construction of the new DeValles Elementary School, to be located on Orchard Street.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1949).”
Recorded Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of constructing a new facility serving grades K-5 on an alternative site to consolidate the student populations of the existing…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1724).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Accept the Request for Proposal, from Babbit Steam Specialty Company, to purchase the Airport’s vacant lot on the east side of Mount Pleasant Street (Assessor’s Map #123-081).
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1950).”
Request for Proposal,
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1951).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Keith Wayne Soares, New Bedford, MA 02740 as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1952).”
An Application, Keith Wayne Soares, New Bedford, MA, for Appointment as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – October 26, 2023.)
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – October 26, 2023.) (Matter #1782).”
Appointment Approved
“Appointment Approved. (Matter #1782).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Demolition of the Fire House Tower at Fire Station No. 6, located at 151 Purchase Street.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1953).”
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…
Demolition Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council referral to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Mitchell Administration for the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1954).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Mitchell Administration for the purpose of discussing what the City is doing to address the increasing rent prices such as 50% to 75%, that is affecting many seniors and families across the City;…
Referred to the Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
“Referred to the Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs. (Matter #1390).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the original Request for Proposal for the sale of the Airport’s vacant lot on the east side of Mounty Pleasant Street (Assessor’s Map #123-081).
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1955).”
Request for Proposal, (Referred to the Committee on City Property – July 21, 2023.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1957).”
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.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell, Senator Montigny, Representatives Cabral, Hendricks, Markey, and Schmid convene an emergency meeting with the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1958).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell, Senator Montigny, Representatives Cabral, Hendricks, Markey, and Schmid convene an emergency meeting with the Governor's Office, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller; Provost Ram Bala; Dean of the College of Visual and Performing…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that a Special Meeting of the City Council convene in Executive Session on December 4, 2023 at 7:00PM, with the Chief of Police and City Solicitor in attendance for purposes of discussing the options for deploying security personnel, devices and…
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Rosa M. Martinez Dejesus, 93 Libra Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a the Blessing, 93 Libra Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1960).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Frank Vasquez, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Kingdom Transportation, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1961).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Mikey Monteiro, III, Dianne Langford James, Lori Gomes, Nathan Victor, Buddy Andrade, Len Ramos, Roger Alves, Carl Pires, Lee Andrews, Dr. David Spencer, Frank Pina, Jeanne Costa, Jibreel Khazan, Candida Rose, Bernadette Souza, Flip Rose, Carol Pimental,…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1962).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Justice Andrade, Devin Baker, Mckenzie Dauphin, Eric Dosenburg, Ethan Fagundes, Jonathan Fagundes, Ethan Jensen, Noah Medeiros, Tyler Menard, Tommy Morales, Miles Ostiguy, Trevor Perry, Michael Rebello, Jarus Samagaio and Marcus Simoes Dossantos, in…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1963).”
Citations, Council President Morad and Councillors Pereira, Oliver, Markey, Lima, Gomes, Giesta, Carney, Burgo, Baptiste and Abreu, honoring, Ingram F. Byrne, Paul J. Vento, Edmund A. Connolly, Edmond Paczosa, Paul J. Kennedy, Anthony Ramos, Collins Kydd, Everett Furtado, Marcel R. Perry, Manuel…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1964).”
Citations, Councillor Giesta, , honoring, Alfred Cabral, Russell Clark, Richard Simmons, Gil Costa, Mark Green Sr., Robert Rachel, Alfred Roderick, David King, Brian Duarte, Alan Genereux, Manuel Goncalves, John Economos, Theodore Szpak, Joseph Gauthier, Morris Oliveira, Edmond Motta, Leonardo…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1965).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Dover Street, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, from Monday, November 27, 2023 to Friday, December 08, 2023, at 7:30 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., (Every Day) for the purpose of a roofing job that needs the use…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Lico Electric, 1340 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Non-Illuminated 48 Inch by 73 Inch Projecting Sign at 1340 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1967).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Library Board of Trustees for a meeting held on July 25, 2023 and the Licensing Board for a meeting held on September 25, 2023.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1968).”
Application, Collins Construction Co., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 160 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1969).”
Application, Danella Line Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 468 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1970).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Bartlett Street (north of Sheffield Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1971).”
Application, Elite Paving, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 79 Glennon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1972).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Taber Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1973).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 756 South Water Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 13, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1974).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at June Street – W-34231, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1975).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Rivet Street (northeast corner of Rivet Street @Hyacinth Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1976).”
Application, Danella Line Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 468 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1977).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Bartlett Street (north of Sheffield Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1978).”
Application, Elite Paving, to Disturb the Surface, of 79 Glennon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1979).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Taber Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1980).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 756 South Water Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 13, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1981).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of June Street – W-34231, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1982).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Rivet Street (northeast corner of Rivet Street @ Hyacinth Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1983).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 318 Ashley Boulevard (#1984) 110 Pitman Street (#1985) 83 Ruth Street (#1986) 221 Myrtle Street (#1987) 178 Ashley…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 31 Hicks Street (#1990) 960 Monmouth Street (#1991) 140 Nauset Street (#1992) 92 Oakdale Street (#1993) 444 Purchase…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Capeway Roofing Systems, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at North Second Street and Dover Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 15, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1997).”
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