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April 16, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Maria E. Giesta, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:07)
- Pereira arrived late (7:29)
Every vote, in order
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 close the public hearing at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing at this time..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Andy Reyes Acosta, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicles General Repair, at 275 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
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 APPLICATION, Andy Reyes Acosta, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicles General Repair, at 275 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Baptiste)
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, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Petition, Richard Frade, Lakeville, MA 02745, for a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
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 PETITION, Richard Frade, Lakeville, MA 02745, for a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES. (Matter #0117).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Carney)
The following items were taken up together without objection. Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Crystal Burt and Reginald Mendes, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Kids Shuttle, LLC, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, as well as a Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Crystal Burt and Reginald Mendes, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Kids Shuttle, LLC, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, as well as a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of Crystal Burt and Reginald Mendes, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a KIDS SHUTTLE, LLC, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745. (Matter #0350).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Carney)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ronald Allen Spear, Mashpee, MA as a Constable (Referred – March 14, 2024.) (Matter Id #0327)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ronald Allen Spear, Mashpee, MA as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of RONALD ALLEN SPEAR, Mashpee, MA as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #0327).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Carney)
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 – December 14, 2023; Referred back to the Committee on…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Marcelino “Sonny” G. Almeida, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of MARCELINO “SONNY” G. ALMEIDA, New Bedford, MA, to the LICENSING BOARD. (Matter #2014).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Baptiste)
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.) (March 18, 2024 – tabled) (Matter Id #0110)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Catherine Kramer, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of CATHERINE KRAMER, New Bedford, MA to the AIRPORT COMMISSION. (Matter #0110).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Carney)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Brandon Fernandez, New Bedford, MA, the City Arborist, as the Department of Public Infrastructure’s designee to the Board of Park Commissioners, replacing Justin Ohlson, who has resigned; this term will expire May 2025.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Brandon Fernandez, New Bedford, MA, the City Arborist, as the Department of Public Infrastructure’s designee to the Board of Park Commissioners.
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 APPOINTMENT of BRANDON FERNANDEZ, New Bedford, MA, the City Arborist, as the Department of Public Infrastructure’s designee to the BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS. (Matter #0322).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Carney)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Robert Cabral, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging; Mr. Cabral will be replacing Zachary Boyer, who has resigned; this term will expire December 2025. (Referred – March 26, 2024.) (Matter Id #0410)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Robert Cabral, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ROBERT CABRAL, New Bedford, MA, to the COUNCIL ON AGING. (Matter #0410).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Baptiste)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Guelmie Santiago, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board of Appeals, replacing Robert J. Schilling, whose term expired; this term will expire December 2028. (Referred – March 26, 2024.) (Matter Id #0411)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Guelmie Santiago, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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 APPOINTMENT of GUELMIE SANTIAGO, New Bedford, MA to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. (Matter #0411).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Baptiste)
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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