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March 18, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 (7:33)
- Gomes arrived late (7:09)
Every vote, in order
Appointments & Briefings Committee March 18, 2024 The following matter was taken out of order without objection. Written Motion, Councillors Choquette and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Police Department, the…
To receive and place on file two letters; the first letter from Lisa Wheelden, Principal of Campbell Elementary School, in favor of a speed table, and the second letter from Dennis Souza, a local area resident, in opposition of a speed table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file two letters; the first letter from Lisa Wheelden, Principal of Campbell Elementary School, in favor of a speed table, and the second letter from Dennis Souza, a local area resident, in opposition of a speed table. (Matter #0260).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Lopes)
That the Mitchell Administration allocate the required monies for the purchase and installation of removable speed cushions, a common speed measure, which will instantly stop speeding in and around the stretch of road along Morton Avenue and the Campbell School Zone, adjacent to Jason and Hanover Streets and into Satellite Village Housing Development, a pedestrian route traveled by 51 students per
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Choquette and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: that the Mitchell Administration allocate the required monies for the purchase and installation of removable speed cushions, a common speed measure, which will instantly stop speeding in and around the stretch of road along Morton Avenue and the Campbell School Zone, adjacent to Jason and Hanover Streets and into Satellite Village Housing Development, a pedestrian route traveled by 51 students per day, to be referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0260).” (Motion: Choquette, second: Giesta)
Appointments & Briefings Committee March 18, 2024 The following matter was taken out of order without objection and not read. Written Motion, Councillors Pereira, Carney, Baptiste, Markey and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the New Bedford Port…
To keep the matter tabled at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To keep the matter tabled at this time. (Matter #1531).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)
Public Hearing on an Application, Andy Reyes Acosta, d/b/a King Christ Auto Sales Corp., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle General Repair, at 275 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. (Application Received January 30, 2024.) (Duly advertised in The Standard- Times on Monday, March 04, 2024 and…
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To open the public hearing..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Burgo)
To continue the public hearing until the April 16, 2024 meeting at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To continue the public hearing until the April 16, 2024 meeting at 7:00 p.m..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Appointments & Briefings Committee March 18, 2024 Petition, Richard Frade, Lakeville, MA 02347 d/b/a Church St LLC, 781 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk,…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0117).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Andre Austin 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…
To remove the item from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To remove the item from the table. (Matter #2024).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Andre of Andre Austin, 234 Cottage Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A&a’s Transportation, 102 State Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Andre of ANDRE AUSTIN, 234 Cottage Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A&A’S TRANSPORTATION, 102 State Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. (Matter #2024).” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliver)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA, to the Redevelopment Authority, this term will expire July 2027. (Referred – December 14, 2023.) (Matter Id #2015)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA, to the Redevelopment Authority, this term will expire July 2027.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of CAROL PIMENTEL, New Bedford, MA, to the REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, this term will expire July 2027. (Matter #2015).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Baptiste)
Appointments & Briefings Committee March 18, 2024 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 – December 14, 2023.) (Matter Id #2016)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Gary Correia, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of GARY CORREIA, New Bedford, MA, to the AIRPORT COMMISSION, this term will expire December 2026. (Matter #2016).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
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 – December 14, 2023.) (Matter Id #2017)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Matthew Provencher, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, this term will expire December 2025.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of MATTHEW PROVENCHER, New Bedford, MA, to the AIRPORT COMMISSION, this term will expire December 2025. (Matter #2017).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Gomes)
Appointments & Briefings Committee March 18, 2024 The following motion was not read. Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Catherine Kramer, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission; this term will expire December 2026. (Referred – January 25, 2024.)…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0110).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Martha Reed, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing the late Reverend Pamela J. Cole; this term will expire May 2026. (Referred – January 25, 2024.) (Matter Id #0111)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Martha Reed, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, this term will expire May 2026.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of MARTHA REED, New Bedford, MA to the COMMISSION FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES, this term will expire May 2026. (Matter #0111).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Caroline Conzatti, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, replacing John Perry, who has resigned; this term will expire June 2025. (Referred – January 25, 2024.) (Matter Id #0112)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Caroline Conzatti, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of CAROLINE CONZATTI, New Bedford, MA to the GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL REFUSE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (Matter #0112).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Appointments & Briefings Committee March 18, 2024 Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Bedford, from July 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024, to utilize a salary step other than the minimum for the following positions:…
To amend the Order, by striking the date of ‘January 31, 2024’ and inserting the date of ‘September 30, 2024’ in the first paragraph, by striking the Residential figure of ‘$171,712’ and inserting the figure of ‘$121,712’, and by striking the language the ‘Associate City Solicitor, Grade M15, Step 1 section’ in the second paragraph; and to recommend to the City Council Adoption of the amended Orde
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To amend the ORDER, by striking the date of ‘January 31, 2024’ and inserting the date of ‘September 30, 2024’ in the first paragraph, by striking the Residential figure of ‘$171,712’ and inserting the figure of ‘$121,712’, and by striking the language the ‘Associate City Solicitor, Grade M15, Step 1 section’ in the second paragraph; and to recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the amended ORDER. (Matter #1260).” (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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