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February 8, 2024
52 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:08)
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately of 45’ of Conduit and one (1) handhole in Acushnet Avenue, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 2147 Acushnet Avenue.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0171).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0172).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Orders authorizing the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest (Soi) Forms for the replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems for the following schools:…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0173).”
An Order, Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School located at 145 Essex Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0174).”
An Order, Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy located at 247 Elm Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0175).”
An Order, Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School located at 286 South Second Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0176).”
An Order, Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School located at 256 Court Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0177).”
An Order, Hayden-McFadden Elementary School located at 361 Cedar Grove Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0178).”
An Order, Casmir Pulaski Elementary School located at 1097 Braley Road, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0179).”
An Order, Carlos Pacheco Elementary School located at 261 Mount Pleasant Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0180).”
An Order, Trinity Day Academy located at 181 Hillman Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0181).”
An Order, Whaling City Junior/Senior High School located at 455 County Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0182).”
An Order, Betsey B. Winslow Elementary School located at 561 Allen Street, New Bedford
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0183).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $308,000.00 from Employee Benefits Charges and Services, to Ems Salaries and Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0184).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0185).”
Contract, between the City of New Bedford and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, (Afscme), Afl-cio, Council 93 Unit B (Ems).
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0186).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Police Charges and Services, to Police Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0187).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Supplies and Materials…………………………………………$50,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an 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 MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0189).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0190).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an 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 MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0191).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0192).”
Ordered, that the City appropriate the amount of One Hundred Nineteen Million Six Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($119,689,799) for the purpose of paying costs of building a new school to be located at 350 Bolton Steet, New Bedford, Massachusetts, to replace the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #0016).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that the Mitchell Administration post evacuation route diagrams, which would highlight primary and secondary exits strategies on or around the doors of all City Offices, to better equip employees and the general public, in the event of an emergency if…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that the Mitchell Administration meet with (Mis), the Management Information Systems Department, to discuss the implementation of an Emergency Notification Alert, via the current phone system within City Hall, to better notify City employees, as well…
Adopted
Substitute Motion, Councillors Gomes, Oliver and Choquette requesting, that the City Council go on record, in opposition on current provisions within the Governor’s Municipal Empowerment Act, specifically, the provisions which allows increases to the local option lodging tax on motels, hotels and…
Referred to the Committee on Finance and Waive Rule 40
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance and Waive Rule 40 – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0196).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Acting Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors Judith Serdahl appear before the Committee on Finance to provide an overview of M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 38D; to discuss the 3,100 recently…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0197).”
Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council to the City Council, submitting a copy of the Tax Increment Financing Program Annual Program Report for 2023. (Copy all Councillors – February 01, 2024.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0198).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a copy of a Notice to Intent to File Lawsuit from Craig Ptaszenski, New Bedford, MA 02740, regarding a disturbance that happened at City Hall on November 14, 2023.
Referred to Legislative Counsel David Gerwatowski and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes
From the minutes
“Referred to Legislative Counsel David Gerwatowski and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes. (Matter #0199).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a copy of a Notice to Intent to File Lawsuit from Craig Ptaszenski, New Bedford, MA 02740, regarding an incident that occurred at City Hall on November 30, 2023. (To be Referred to the Legal Counsel David Gerwatowski and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes.)
Referred to Legislative Counsel David Gerwatowski and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes
From the minutes
“Referred to Legislative Counsel David Gerwatowski and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes. (Matter #0200).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting copies of letters sent to the Office of the Attorney General and Mr. Craig Ptaszenksi responding to Mr. Ptaszenksi’s open meeting law complaint related to the Special City Council Meeting held on December 04, 2023. (To be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0201).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting copies of letters sent to the Office of the Attorney General and Ms. Gillian Prorok responding to Ms. Prorok’s open meeting law complaint related to the Special City Council Meeting held on December 04, 2023. . (To be Received…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0202).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting copies of letters sent to the Office of the Attorney General and Mr. Craig Ptaszenski, responding to Mr. Ptaszenski’s open meeting law complaint related to the City Councillors gathering for a holiday dinner on December 28,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0203).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Jonathan Fagundes and Edgardo Llanos, in honor of their Appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0204).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Sunshine’s Place, Inc/Jacquelyn M. Ramos, for permission to maintain and erect a non-illuminated sign at 211 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, to overhang City Property by 2-3 feet. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of Commissioner of Inspectional Services and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0205).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Freestones City Grill, Inc./Harold Mallowes, for permission to maintain and erect a non-illuminated sign at 41 - 43 William Street, New Bedford, to overhang City Property by 2 – 2½ feet. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of Commissioner of Inspectional…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0206).”
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 Community Preservation Committee for meetings held on January 9 and January 18, 2024; the Board of Health for a meeting held on November 16,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0207).”
Applications, Skylinc, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 05, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 70 Earle Street (#0208) 189 Tinkham Street (#0209)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2024, 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 #0210).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1502 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2024, 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 #0211).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 209 Rochambeau Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 02, 2024, 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 #0212).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2024, 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 #0213).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Service, to Disturb the Surface, of 1502 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2024, 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 #0214).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 209 Rochambeau Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 02, 2024, 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 #0215).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 23, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 4674 Acushnet Avenue (#0216) 102 Hudson Street (Brook Avenue to Fort Street) (#0217) 229 Irvington Street, (Gifford…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas to Disturb the Surface, of 31 Grit Street (Shore Street to Thatcher Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 24, 2024, 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 #0222).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: North Front Street (Hicks Street to Kilburn Street) including intersections (#0223) Hicks Street (Acushnet Avenue to…
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 January 30, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 27 Chestnut Street (#0225) 209 Rockland Street (#0226)
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 January 31, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2061 Acushnet Avenue (#0227) 2111 Acushnet Avenue (#0228) 10 Social Street (#0229) 216 State Street (#0230) 85 West…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 12’ of 1-3” conduit along the sidewalk in Maxfield Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 501 Maxfield Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, February 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, February 22, 2024..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 10’ of 1-3” conduit along the sidewalk in Myrtle Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 393 Myrtle Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, February 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, February 22, 2024..”
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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