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February 15, 2024
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
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:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Abreu announced the start of Citizen’s Input Time, not to exceed the first thirty (30) minutes of the meeting. As the meeting was also being held remotely, the Chair gave an overview of how he intended to handle Citizen’s Input Time. He explained that he recognized freedom of speech, but…
To receive and place on file the presentation and refer to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the presentation and refer to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Oliver)
To take “No Further Action” on the Citizen’s Input Time matters for both Lisa White and Richard Trapilo.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the Citizen’s Input Time matters for both Lisa White and Richard Trapilo..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Oliver)
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…
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #2024).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Oliver)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joseph Manuel Sanches, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Joy Transportation, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of an Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Joseph Manuel Sanches, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Joy Transportation, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of JOSEPH MANUEL SANCHES, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a JOY TRANSPORTATION, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. (Matter #0050).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joao F. Desa Ramos, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Jsr Transportation, LLC, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of an Application requesting a New…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao F. Desa Ramos, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Jsr Transportation, LLC, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of JOAO F. DESA RAMOS, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a JSR TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Matter #0051).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Oliver)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of John F. Gregorio, 464 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Gregorio Transportation, 464 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of John F. Gregorio, 464 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Gregorio Transportation, 464 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02744.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of JOHN F. GREGORIO, 464 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a GREGORIO TRANSPORTATION, 464 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA 02744. (Matter #0052).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
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 – November 21, 2023.) (Matter Id #1943)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Kathryn Duff, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to the Planning Board.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of KATHRYN DUFF, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to the Planning Board. (Matter #1943).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Carney)
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 – December 14, 2023.) (Matter Id #2013)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment Debra Trahan, New Bedford MA, as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT DEBRA TRAHAN, New Bedford MA, as an ALTERNATE MEMBER to the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Matter #2013).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Choquette)
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 – December 14, 2023.) (Matter Id #2014)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, MoradNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #2014).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Morad)
To send an Unfavorable recommendation to the City Council for the Approval of the Reappointment of Marcelino “Sonny” G. Almeida, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes, Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To send an UNFAVORABLE recommendation to the City Council for the APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of MARCELINO “SONNY” G. ALMEIDA, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board. (Matter #2014).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Oliver)
Appointments & Briefings Committee February 15, 2024 Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jonathan Carvalho, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board of Appeals, replacing Leo E. Choquette, who has resigned; this term will expire December 2026. (Referred –…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jonathan Carvalho, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board Of Appeals.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JONATHAN CARVALHO, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board Of Appeals. (Matter #0026).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pereira)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Gordon Carr, Executive Director of the Port Authority, as the New Bedford designee to the Steamship Authority’s Port Council; this term will expire December 31, 2024. (Referred – January 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0027)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Gordon Carr, Executive Director of the Port Authority, as the New Bedford designee to the Steamship Authority’s Port Council.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of GORDON CARR, Executive Director of the Port Authority, as the New Bedford designee to the Steamship Authority’s Port Council. (Matter #0027).” (Motion: Morad, second: Lopes)
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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