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December 14, 2023
64 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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
Absent: Ryan J. Pereira
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The following resolution was presented by the New Bedford City Council to Councillor Scott J. Lima. City of New Bedford in City Council December 14, 2023 Resolution Honoring Scott J. Lima, Councillor Ward Five, on the Occasion of His Retirement After Six Years as A Member of the New Bedford City…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by the New Bedford City Council to Councillor William Brad Markey. City of New Bedford in City Council December 14, 2023 Resolution Honoring Councillor Ward One William Brad Markey on the Occasion of His Retirement After Six Years as A Member of the New…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the City to enter into a five-year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC for the purchase of eleven vehicles for the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management and the Department of Public Infrastructure.…
Reconsideration FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, MarkeyAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Reconsideration FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 7. (Councillor Burgo, Council President Morad and Councillor Oliver IN FAVOR.) (Matter #2009).”
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 eleven vehicles as follows: Backhoe - $184,550 One Ton Dump Truck - $101,448 Ford F250 Truck - $87,955 Two Chevy Malibu’s - $52,360 Four Ford Escapes…
RECONSIDERATION FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, MarkeyAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERATION FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 7. (Councillor Burgo, Council President Morad and Councillor Oliver IN FAVOR.) (Matter #2010).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, amending the order adopted on June 8, 2023 and signed by the Mayor on June 12, 2023, which in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53 ½ E, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as the Rifle Range…
Received and placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and placed on File. (Matter #2011).”
Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 8, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2023, which, in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2 , the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as the Rifle Range Revolving Fund, whose amount…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Debra Trahan, New Bedford MA, as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, this term will expire December 2028.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2013).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Marcelino “Sonny” G. Almeida, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board, this term will expire June 2028.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2014).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Carol Pimental, New Bedford, MA, to the Redevelopment Authority, this term will expire July 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2015).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Gary Correia, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2016).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Matthew Provencher, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2017).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Trundy, IV, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2018).”
An Application, Arthur Trundy, IV, New Bedford, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #2019).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 1200 and inserting a new Section #4231 of the City Code, relative to Body Art Separation Distances.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2020).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #2021).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2022).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized 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. Submitted for City Council approval in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 30B,…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Oliver, Giesta, Pereira and Carney, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council join the Barnstable Town Council in going on record in support of State Senator Susan Moran’s (Plymouth and Barnstable District) Bill S1315, an Act relative to municipal equity in…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived - Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #2023).”
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Andre Austin, 234 Cottage Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A&a’s Transportation, 102 State Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747, hereby submitting a copy of an Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2024).”
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 (next to the duck pond facing Brownell Avenue, in front of the parking lot) in honor of Ed and…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #2025).”
Communication, Carl W. Taber, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer, BayCoast Bank, to the Committee on City Property, submitting a letter of support for the National Downtown Club, LLC (Ndc) application for a lease agreement for outdoor/dining café services at the southwest corner of…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #2026).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission regarding the required Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation for the City’s Retirement System. (Copy all Councillors via…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2027).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint from Craig Ptaszenski, New Bedford, MA 02740, regarding the Special City Council Meeting held on November 30, 2023.
Referred to the Legislative Counsel to the City Council David Gerwatowski
From the minutes
“Referred to the Legislative Counsel to the City Council David Gerwatowski. (Matter #2028).”
Citation, Councillor Burgo and Council President Morad, honoring People Acting In Community Endeavors, in recognition of the organization being honored by the New Bedford Human Rights Commission for their continual effort in addressing human rights concerns and enhancing the lives of so many in our…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2029).”
Citation, Councillor Burgo and Council President Morad, honoring Paula Young, President of Achieve Greatness, in recognition of her organization being honored by the New Bedford Human Rights Commission for their continual effort in addressing human rights concerns and enhancing the lives of so many…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2030).”
Citation, Councillor Burgo and Council President Morad, honoring New Bedford High School Junior Elliot Talley, in recognition of his being honored by the New Bedford Human Rights Commission for his continual effort in addressing human rights concerns and enhancing the lives of so many in our…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2031).”
Citation, Councillor Burgo and Council President Morad, honoring Attorney Deborah Roher, in recognition of her being honored by the New Bedford Human Rights Commission as the recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for her continual effort in addressing human rights concerns in our…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2032).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, honoring, Russell Leite, Pinnacle Auto Sales, LLC 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 #2033).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Office of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be closed; Union Street, from Sixth Street to North Water Street; William Street, from Purchase Street to North Water Street; Johnny Cake Hill, from Elm Street to Union…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Keith Wayne Soares, New Bedford, MA 02740, in the amount of $5,000.00, with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint from Henry Riley, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2036).”
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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on October 26 and November 09, 2023; the Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on October 24,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2037).”
Application, Coastal Glazing, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 47 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 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 #2038).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 428 - 438 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 16, 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 #2039).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 888 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2040).”
Applications, D.f. Pray, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Commercial Street (including corners) (#2041) Barkers Lane (entire street) (#2042)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1131 - 1145 Acushnet Avenue (corner lot), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 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 #2043).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 525 Cottage Street (#2044) 170 Riverside Avenue (#2045)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 04, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 376 Nash Road (#2046) Corner of Sawyer Street and Brook Street (#2047)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Pond View Excavation Corporation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 145 - 147 West Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2048).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at June Street W-25149, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2049).”
Applications, Early Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 05, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 505 Pleasant Street (#2050) 1 Johnny Cake Hill (#2051)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 286 Cedar Street W-25149, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2052).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 428 – 438 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 16, 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 #2053).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 888 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2054).”
Applications, D.f. Pray, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Commercial Street (including corners) (#2055) Barkers Lane (entire street) (#2056)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1131 – 1145 Acushnet Avenue (corner lot), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 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 #2057).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 525 Cottage Street (#2058) 170 Riverside Avenue (#2059)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 04, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 376 Nash Road (#2060) Corner of Sawyer Street and Brook Street (#2061)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Pond View Excavation Corporation, to Disturb the Surface, of 145 - 147 West Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2062).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of June Street W-25149, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2063).”
Applications, Early Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 05, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 505 Pleasant Street (#2064) 1 Johnny Cake Hill Road (#2065)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 286 Cedar Street W- 25149, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2066).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of King Street (working from Shaw Street to Nash Road, including intersections), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2067).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 106 Co-op Wharf Elm Street (driveway of Pier 3, continue North to deck of Black Whale in grass area), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 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 #2068).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 29, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 507-513 Church Street (Park Avenue-Tarkin Hill Road) (#2069) 274 Church Street (Shaw Street-corner property, working…
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 December 07, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Conduit Street, Central Avenue to Shaw Street (Including Intersections) (#2074) Arlington Street, Central Avenue to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 04, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 75 Maxfield Street (#2077) 198 State Street (#2078) 400 Earle Street (#2079) 790 Brock Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc, & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Relocation of three poles on Peckham Road.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2081).”
An Order, for relocation, Verizon New England, Inc, & Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for relocation of three poles on Peckham Road.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #2082).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 50’ of Conduit and Cable in Acushnet Avenue, this work is necessary to accommodate a new Pni-9 switchgear at the New Bedford Free Public Library at 1911 Acushnet Avenue.
Received and Hearing Ordered for January 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for January 11, 2024..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 6’ of 4” Conduit in Parker Street, this work is necessary for the New Bedford High School Multi-Purpose Turf Field Project.
Received and Hearing Ordered for January 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for January 11, 2024..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. for location of 4” underground conduit line to connect up to an existing underground MBTA conduit in Pearl Street, this work is necessary for new facilities for the MBTA.
Received and Hearing Ordered for January 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for January 11, 2024..”
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