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May 23, 2024
186 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Naomi R. A. Carney
Every vote, in order
Communication, Council President Carney, to First Vice-President Morad and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing that she will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2024, due to a personal commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0750).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of the Final Fiscal Year 2024 Office of Housing and Community Development Action Plan and the Resolution, authorizing the Mayor to apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0751).”
Fiscal Year 2024 Action Plan,
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0752).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for rates and charges for wastewater services for Fiscal Year 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0754).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0755).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request by the Board of Election Commissioners, to change the polling location of the Holy Name of Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ward & Precinct 3D) to the Taber Mill Community Center, and from Taber Mill Community Center (Ward & Precinct 3C) to…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0756).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $34,800,000.00 for the purpose of financing the capital planning, construction and all associated costs for implementation of water distribution and treatment systems improvements.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0757).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0758).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $295,000.00 from Health Insurance, to Police, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0759).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0760).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $75,000.00 from Health Insurance, to Ems, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0761).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0762).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $45,000.00 from Health Insurance, to Elections, Charges & Services in the amount of $40,000.00 and Elections, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $5,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0763).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0764).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $73,250.00 from Health Insurance, to Zoo, Charges & Services in the amount of $23,500.00 and Zoo, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $49,750.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0765).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0766).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $33,500.00 from Snow, to Assessors, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0767).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0768).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $20,400.00 from Snow, to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0769).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0770).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,925.00 from Snow, to Labor Relations, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0771).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0772).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00 from Airport, Other Financing Uses, to Airport, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0773).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Other Financing Uses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Salaries and Wages………………………………………………….…$30,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0774).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00 from Downtown Parking, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $15,000.00 and Supplies & Materials in the amount of $15,000.00 to Downtown Parking, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0775).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Downtown Parking Salaries and Wages ($15,000) and Supplies and Materials ($15000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Downtown Parking Charges and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0776).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $10,000.00 from Ems, Capital Outlay, to Ems, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0777).”
Ordered, that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Supplies and Materials……………………………………………………...$10,000 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0778).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0779).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0780).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0781).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0782).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0783).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0784).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0785).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0786).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0787).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0788).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Golf Course Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0789).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0790).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0791).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0792).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0793).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0794).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0795).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0796).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0797).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $232,196.00 is…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0798).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department, known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0799).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department, known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $100,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0800).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department, known as the Community Training Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0801).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department, known as the Community Training Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $61,809.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0802).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as the Rifle Range Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0803).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as the Rifle Range Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $60,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0804).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as the Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0805).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as the Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $20,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0806).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0807).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $20,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0808).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department and the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0809).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department and the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0810).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Mis Department, known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0811).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Mis Department, known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $17,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0812).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0813).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $250.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0814).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0815).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $497,187.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0816).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and Structures Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0817).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and Structures Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $98,500.00 is…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0818).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Ems Department, known as the Ems Detail Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0819).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Ems Department, known as the Ems Detail Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $22,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0820).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Ems Department, known as the Ems Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0821).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Ems Department, known as the Ems Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $21,600.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0822).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0823).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $900.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0824).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Activities Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0825).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Activities Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $700.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0826).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William King, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire in February 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0827).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Janine Da Silva, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire in March 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0828).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jennifer Smith, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission as an Alternate Member; this term will expire in March 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0829).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Anna Surma, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire in June 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0830).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kelley Cabral-mosher, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District; this term will expire in June 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0831).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michele S. Tsaliagos, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health, Ms. Tsaliagos will be replacing Dr. Kimberly A. Griffith, who has resigned; this term will expire in February 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0832).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kristine Cunningham, New Bedford, MA to the Library Trustees, Ms. Cunningham will be replacing Kimberly Ferreira, whose term expired in April 2024; this term will expire in April 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0833).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Hazelwood Park (at the center croquet court) in memory of Ruth Nicolaci.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0834).”
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 Hazelwood Park (at the center croquet court) in memory of Ruth Nicolaci.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #0263).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Approval of the Petition, on behalf of Edward Nicholas Abdow, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 d/b/a New Bedford Hauling, 1245 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, requesting, that he be granted a Waiver of…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0835).”
Petition, Edward Nicholas Abdow, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 d/b/a New Bedford Hauling, 1245 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, 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…
Residency Waiver Granted
From the minutes
“Residency Waiver Granted. (Matter #0593).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment, of John Taxiarchos, as the City’s Treasurer/Collector; Mr. Taxiarchos has been serving the City as Interim Treasurer/Collector since November of 2023.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0836).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of John Taxiarchos, as the City’s Treasurer/Collector; Mr. Taxiarchos has been serving the City as Interim Treasurer/Collector since November of 2023.
Approved and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Approved and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0474).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 741 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 47ft. 11in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0837).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 741 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 47ft. 11in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0581).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Andrew Horowitz, on behalf of Hallkeen Management/Union Street Lofts, 1400 Providence Highway, Suite 1000, Norwood, MA 02062, for permission to encroach on City Property with a 4ft. 6in. x 47ft. 11in. Awning at 741 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA. Be It…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 747 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 19ft. 3in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0838).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 747 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 19ft. 3in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0583).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Andrew Horowitz, on behalf of Hallkeen Management/Union Street Lofts, 1400 Providence Highway, Suite 1000, Norwood, MA 02062, for permission to encroach on City Property with a 4ft. 6in. x 19ft. 3in. Awning at 747 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA. Be It Further…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 753 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 17ft. 6in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0839).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 753 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 17ft. 6in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0585).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Andrew Horowitz, on behalf of Hallkeen Management/Union Street Lofts, 1400 Providence Highway, Suite 1000, Norwood, MA 02062, for permission to encroach on City Property with a 4ft. 6in. x 17ft. 6in. Awning at 753 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA. Be It Further…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 761 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 18ft. 6in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0840).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 761 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 18ft. 6in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0587).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Andrew Horowitz, on behalf of Hallkeen Management/Union Street Lofts, 1400 Providence Highway, Suite 1000, Norwood, MA 02062, for permission to encroach on City Property with a 4ft. 6in. x 18ft. 6in. Awning at 761 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA. Be It Further…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 763 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 21ft. x 4ft. 6in.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0841).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 763 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 21ft. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0589).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Andrew Horowitz, on behalf of Hallkeen Management/Union Street Lofts, 1400 Providence Highway, Suite 1000, Norwood, MA 02062, for permission to encroach on City Property with a 4ft. 6in. x 21ft. 4in. Awning at 763 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA. Be It Further…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 767 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 25ft. 9in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0842).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, HallKeen Management/Union Street Lofts at 767 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 25ft. 9in. x 4ft. 6in. Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0591).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Andrew Horowitz, on behalf of Hallkeen Management/Union Street Lofts, 1400 Providence Highway, Suite 1000, Norwood, MA 02062, for permission to encroach on City Property with a 4ft. 6in. x 25ft. 9in. Awning at 767 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA. Be It Further…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes and Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Public Infrastructure’s Water Department and residents of the Durfee…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0843).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes and Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Public Infrastructure’s Water Department and residents of the Durfee Street, between Shawmut Avenue and Cedar Street, for the purpose of discussing several issues with the water in…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee of Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Council President Carney, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in Order to Hold Budget Interview Sessions on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 and Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0845).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the residents on Maple Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure review the number of streetlights on said street and consider the installation of additional streetlights and increasing wattage of the existing streetlights on…
Referred to the DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte
From the minutes
“Referred to the DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte. (Matter #0846).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of property owner John Kyriakidis and petitioner Gerald Willis, that Plot 011 Lot 0053 (308 W. Rodney French Boulevard) be rezoned from Residential B to Mixed-use Business.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0847).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Lopes, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom provide to the City Council Quasi Committee of the Whole a document mapping every line item listed in the FY2024 General Government Unclassified account to the corresponding budget account and line…
Referred to the Quasi Committee of the Whole and CFO Robert Ekstrom
From the minutes
“Referred to the Quasi Committee of the Whole and CFO Robert Ekstrom. (Matter #0848).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Gomes, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Director Jennifer Vieira appear before the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods to review operational provisions within the Capitol Waste…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, CFO Robert Ekstrom and DFFM Director Jennifer Vieira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, CFO Robert Ekstrom and DFFM Director Jennifer Vieira. (Matter #0849).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Gomes, Pereira and Morad, requesting, that the Mitchell Administration, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, and the New Bedford Park Board waive in its entirety the proposed yearly rental fee to the Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Historical Association Inc.,…
Referred to the Mitchell Administration, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Director, Mary Rapoza, and the New Bedford Park Board
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mitchell Administration, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Director, Mary Rapoza, and the New Bedford Park Board – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0850).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a copy of a License Agreement between the City of New Bedford, acting through its Mayor and Board of Park Commissioners, and Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0851).”
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting, that the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs review a local report requesting consideration and approval for authorized encampments as a short-term emergency tool, this tool is intended to be implemented with the goal of meeting…
Motion to Amend – FAILS
Yes: ChoquetteNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Motion to Amend – FAILS – Yeas 1, Nays 9. (Councillor Choquette IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0852).”
Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: ChoquetteAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Choquette OPPOSED.) (Matter #0852).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances review the mobile Food Truck Ordinance, Section 15-72, the locations where these trucks are allowed to operate, the use of their power generators and also the noise that affects the quality of life in the neighborhoods…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0853).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the New Bedford Health Department take action to enforce the City Code of Ordinances, Section 12–38, and that the Health Department send notices to and inspect fast food businesses with drive-thru service, giving said establishments 30 days to…
Referred to the Health Department and the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Health Department and the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0854).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances look at the City Ordinance and the State Law pertaining to campers being left on City streets; and further, that a City Ordinance be established that states these campers, whether attached to a vehicle or not, will not…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0855).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Director of Tourism & Marketing Ashley Payne and Marketing Manager Amy DesRosiers for the purpose of discussing a light pole and banner sponsorship program in the City, primarily in…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0856).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure sweep and clean the streets prior to the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade on Saturday, July 06, 2024, the Parade route is as follows: Rockdale Avenue and Union Street, proceed down Union Street, right onto…
Referred to the Department of Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Infrastructure. (Matter #0857).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Spring Street, from Purchase Street to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot, from Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 A.m. to Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0858).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following sidewalk(s) be Obstructed: a portion of Purchase Street (starting at the Zeiterion property) and onto Spring Street (to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot), from Thursday, July 11, 2024…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0859).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez, 92 Ruth Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0860).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Carlos A. Tavares, 273 Loftus Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, Fernando Jorge Pereira Rodrigues, 258 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 and Joseph Manuel Sanchez, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Joy…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0861).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Brittany B. Botelho, 185 Hathaway Road, Acushnet, MA 02743 d/b/a Project Independence Services, INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0862).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Chris Lamontagne, 236 Hemlock Street, Apt. #25, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Cardinal Logistics, INC., 236 Hemlock Street, Apt. #25, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0863).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Flor Pineda, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, d/b/a Flor Transportation, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Applications 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 #0864).”
Communication, Schneider, Davignon and Leone, Inc., Professional Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, submitting to the City Council, copy of notification, Waterways License Application and project site plans for Harborview, LLC, to construct and maintain pile anchored concrete and timber floating…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0865).”
Communication, Schneider, Davignon and Leone, Inc., Professional Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, submitting to the City Council, copy of notification, Waterways License Application and project site plans for Green and Wood Pier, Inc., & W. Trading, Inc., to construct and maintain a gangway…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0866).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a response from Matthew Lindberg, Assistant Attorney General, Division of Open Government, Office of the Attorney General, stating that the City Council did not violate the Open Meeting Law as alleged in the Open…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0867).”
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 Finance Committee Meeting held on April 24, 2024.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0868).”
Communication, City/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from Matthew Lindberg, Assistant Attorney General to Legal Counsel David Gerwatowski, responding to the Open Meeting Law Complaint from Craig Ptaszenski regarding the City Council Holiday Gathering on…
Motion to remove from the TABLE
From the minutes
“Motion to remove from the TABLE. (Matter #0659).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0659).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, from 8:00 A.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, to 8:00 A.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, for the purpose of The Annual…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 10:00 A.m. Through Sunday, July 28, 2024, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street, from Rt. 18 and North Water Street, from 2:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m. on the following Fridays; July 05, July 19, August 09, August 23 and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of The New Bedford Firefighters Local 841 Union, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Hussey Street, on Sunday, June 09, 2024, from 7:00 A.m., to 11:30 A.m., for the purpose of the Iaff Fallen…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste and Morad, requesting, on behalf of D.f. Pray, General Contractors, that the following street(s) be Closed: Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, from June 01, 2024 to November 30, 2024, for the purpose of utility work, construction and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, (in front of City Hall), on Thursday, June 06, 2024, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:30 P.m., for the purpose of the Portuguese Flag Raising Ceremony. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady’s Chapel, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Market Street to Union Street and Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Sunday, June 02, 2024, from 10:00 A.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from South Sixth to Eighth Street, (Steeple Playhouse) on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 12:00 (Noon) to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Pride Block Party Annual Celebration of Lgbtq+ History…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, (In Front of Star Store), on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 3:00 P.m. to Saturday, July 21, 2024, at 12:00 P.m. (Noon), the purpose of the Roots and Branches…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, (in front of the Zeiterion Theatre), from Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00 A.m. to Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 5:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Hadley Street to Wood Street, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 11:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Organization’s…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Spring Street, from Purchase Street to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot, from Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 A.m. to Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Elizabeth Riz, d/b/a Elizabeth’s for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Non-Illuminated Projecting Sign to overhang City property by 33 ½ x 47 ½ at 1459 Acushnet Avenue. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0881).”
Constable Bond, Ronald Allen Spear, Mashpee, MA 02649, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, Gregory Shorey Kamon, Plymouth, MA 02360, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on April 18 and April 25, 2024.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0884).”
Application, Colantonio, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Portion of Purchase Street starting at the Zeiterion Property and onto Spring Street to the entrance of DeMello Bldg., provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0885).”
Application, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at33 William Street / North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0886).”
Application, Gil-Den, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 33 William Street / North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0887).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 42 Pontiac Street (#0888) 2036 Acushnet Avenue (#0889)
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 176 Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 03, 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 #0890).”
Application, Franklin Utility Corp, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2147 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 03, 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 #0891).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 189 Elm Street (#0892) 52 Collette Street (#0893)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Communications Construction Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 296 Court Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 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 #0894).”
Application, Dig It Construction, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 449 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 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 #0895).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of Rivet Street and Hyacinth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0896).”
Application, Jr & Sons Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1303 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0897).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 10, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 893 Lucy Street (#0898) 358 North Front Street (#0899)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 10, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 187 Chancery Street (#0900) Intersection of Es Acushnet Avenue and Braley Road (#0901) Ss –…
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 170 Riverside Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0908).”
Application, Gil-Den, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 74 Howard Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0911).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 42 Pontiac Street (#0912) 2036 Acushnet Avenue (#0913)
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 176 Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 03, 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 #0914).”
Application, Franklin Utility Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 2147 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 03, 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 #0915).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 189 Elm Street (#0916) 52 Collette Street (#0917)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Communications Construction Group, to Disturb the Surface, of 296 Court Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 03, 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 #0918).”
Application, Dig It Construction, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 449 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 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 #0919).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Rivet Street and Hyacinth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0920).”
Application, Jr & Sons Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1303 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0921).”
Applications, Morgado Company Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 10, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 893 Lucy Street (#0922) 358 North Front Street (#0923)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 10, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 187 Chancery Street (#0924) Intersection of Es Acushnet Avenue and Braley Road (#0925) Ss – 130B – 37 Victoria Street…
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 170 Riverside Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May13, 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 #0932).”
Applications, B & B Excavation, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 15, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 117 Union Street, including Barker’s Lane, Acushnet Avenue and North Second Street (#0933) Commercial Street,…
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 May 10, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 15 Antonio Costa Boulevard (#0935) 38 Belmont Street (#0936) 1357 E. Rodney French Boulevard (#0937) 75 Eugenia Street…
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 Point Street, from Hudson Street to Bayview Street (including intersections), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 14, 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 #0944).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 135 Maryland Street (#0945) Walnut Street, Purchase Street - South Second Street (#0946)
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 488 - 490 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 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 #0947).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 03, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 504 Prescott Street (#0948) 137 Rochambeau Street (#0949)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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