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June 20, 2024
34 recorded votes, 16 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
Every vote, in order
The following items were taken up together, without objection: an Order, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Ems, Capital Outlay in the amount of $464,028.00. (Referred – April 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0468)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Ems Capital Outlay in the amount of $464,028.00 and the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Ems Salaries and Wages in the amount of $338,517.00 and to receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $75,000.00 from Health Insurance to Ems Charges & Services.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to EMS CAPITAL OUTLAY in the amount of $464,028.00 and the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to EMS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $338,517.00 and to receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $75,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE to EMS CHARGES & SERVICES. (Matter #0468).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Burgo)
To Amend the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Ems Capital Outlay to $384,028.00.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To AMEND the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to EMS CAPITAL OUTLAY to $384,028.00. (Matter #0468).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Ems Capital Outlay in the amount of $384,028.00; Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Ems Salaries and Wages in the amount of $338,517.00; and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $75,000.00 from Health Insurance to Ems Charges & Services.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, AS AMENDED, for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to EMS CAPITAL OUTLAY in the amount of $384,028.00; ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to EMS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $338,517.00; and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $75,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE to EMS CHARGES & SERVICES. (Matter #0468).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: an Order, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Police, Capital Outlay in the amount of $332,777.00. (Referred – April 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0469)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Police Capital Outlay in the amount of $332,777.00 and the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Police Charges & Services in the amount of $113,110.00 and to receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $295,000.00 from Health Insurance to Police Charges & Services.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to POLICE CAPITAL OUTLAY in the amount of $332,777.00 and the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to POLICE CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $113,110.00 and to receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $295,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE to POLICE CHARGES & SERVICES. (Matter #0469).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Police Capital Outlay in the amount of $332,777.00.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Gomes, LopesNo: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to POLICE CAPITAL OUTLAY in the amount of $332,777.00. (Matter #0469).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $295,000.00 from Health Insurance to Police Charges & Services and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Police Charges & Services in the amount of $113,110.00.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $295,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE to POLICE CHARGES & SERVICES and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to POLICE CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $113,110.00. (Matter #0469).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Giesta)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #0975)
To receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $280,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages to Fire Salaries and Wages and the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00 from Employee Benefits Charges and Services to Fire Charges and Services and to remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Fire/Ema Suppl
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $280,000.00 from FACILITIES AND FLEET SALARIES AND WAGES to FIRE SALARIES AND WAGES and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $100,000.00 from EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CHARGES AND SERVICES to FIRE CHARGES AND SERVICES and to remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to FIRE/EMA SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $76,200.00 and TRAFFIC SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $23,820.00. (Matter #0975).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $280,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages to Fire Salaries and Wages and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00 from Employee Benefits Charges and Services to Fire Charges and Services.
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 ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $280,000.00 from FACILITIES AND FLEET SALARIES AND WAGES to FIRE SALARIES AND WAGES and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $100,000.00 from EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CHARGES AND SERVICES to FIRE CHARGES AND SERVICES. (Matter #0975).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pereira)
To Amend the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Fire/Ema Supplies and Materials in the amount of $76,200.00 and Traffic Supplies and Materials in the amount of $23,820.00 by adding the total to the Order in the amount of $100,020 and to recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended.
No: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To AMEND the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to FIRE/EMA SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $76,200.00 and TRAFFIC SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $23,820.00 by adding the total to the Order in the amount of $100,020 and to recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, AS AMENDED. (Matter #0975).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: an Order, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Purchasing, Salaries and Wages in the amount of $72,631.00. (Referred – April 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0466)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Purchasing Salaries and Wages in the amount of $72,631.00 and to receive and place on file the Communication and 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 and the Communication
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to PURCHASING SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $72,631.00 and to receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and 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 and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $20,400.00 from SNOW to RESILIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP CHARGES & SERVICES and the COMMUNICATION and 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 and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $7,925.00 from SNOW to LABOR RELATIONS CHARGES & SERVICES. (Matter #0466).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
To Adopt the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Purchasing Salaries and Wages in the amount of $72,631.00.
Yes: BurgoNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To ADOPT the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to PURCHASING SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $72,631.00. (Matter #0466).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the 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. (Matter #0466).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $20,400.00 from Snow to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Charges & Services.
Yes: BurgoNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $20,400.00 from SNOW to RESILIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP CHARGES & SERVICES. (Matter #0466).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the 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. (Matter #0466).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pereira)
To table the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $7,925.00 from Snow to Labor Relations Charges & Services at this time.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To table the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $7,925.00 from SNOW to LABOR RELATIONS CHARGES & SERVICES at this time. (Matter #0466).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: an Order, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Tourism, Charges & Services in the amount of $37,500.00. (Referred – April 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0472)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Tourism Charges & Services in the amount of $37,500.00 and to receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $6,040.00 from Auditor Charges and Services to Tourism Salaries and Wages and the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $4,960.00 from Tourism Charges and Services to Tourism
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to TOURISM CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $37,500.00 and to receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $6,040.00 from AUDITOR CHARGES AND SERVICES to TOURISM SALARIES AND WAGES and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,960.00 from TOURISM CHARGES AND SERVICES to TOURISM SALARIES AND WAGES. (Matter #0472).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Tourism Charges & Services in the amount of $37,500.00.
Yes: Burgo, LopesNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to TOURISM CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $37,500.00. (Matter #0472).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $6,040.00 from Auditor Charges and Services to Tourism Salaries and Wages.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $6,040.00 from AUDITOR CHARGES AND SERVICES to TOURISM SALARIES AND WAGES. (Matter #0472).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,960.00, from Tourism Charges and Services to Tourism Salaries and Wages.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, LopesNo: Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,960.00, from TOURISM CHARGES AND SERVICES to TOURISM SALARIES AND WAGES. (Matter #0472).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Lopes)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #0973)
To receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $350,000.00 from Health Insurance Charges and Services to Public Infrastructure Charges and Services in the amount of $50,000.00 and Public Infrastructure Supplies and Materials in the amount of $300,000.00 and the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $4,013,217.00 from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Sp
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $350,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE CHARGES AND SERVICES to PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES AND SERVICES in the amount of $50,000.00 and PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $300,000.00 and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,013,217.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,750,000.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER OTHER FINANCING USES and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $1,492,238.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to the Fiscal Year 2025 WASTEWATER BUDGET and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,708,644.00 from WATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WATER STABILIZATION FUND and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,250,000.00 from WATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WATER OTHER FINANCING USES. (Matter #0973).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $350,000.00 from Health Insurance Charges and Services to Public Infrastructure Charges and Services in the amount of $50,000.00 and Public Infrastructure Supplies and Materials in the amount of $300,000.00.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $350,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE CHARGES AND SERVICES to PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES AND SERVICES in the amount of $50,000.00 and PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $300,000.00. (Matter #0973).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,013,217.00 from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Special Projects Fund and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $2,750,000.00 from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Other Financing Uses and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $1,492,238.00 from Wastewater Retained Earning to the Fiscal Year
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, OliverNo: Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,013,217.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,750,000.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER OTHER FINANCING USES and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $1,492,238.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNING to the Fiscal Year 2025 WASTEWATER BUDGET. (Matter #0973).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,708,644.00 from Water Retained Earnings to Water Stabilization Fund and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,250,000.00 from Water Retained Earnings to Water Other Financing Uses.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, OliverNo: Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,708,644.00 from WATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WATER STABILIZATION FUND and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,250,000.00 from WATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WATER OTHER FINANCING USES. (Matter #0973).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #0767)
To receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer from Snow to Assessors Charges & Services in the amount of $33,500.00 and the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $28,000.00 from CFO Salaries and Wages in the amount of $20,000.00 and Auditor Charges and Services in the amount of $8,000.00 to Mayor Salaries and Wages.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER from SNOW to ASSESSORS CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $33,500.00 and the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $28,000.00 from CFO SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $20,000.00 and AUDITOR CHARGES AND SERVICES in the amount of $8,000.00 to MAYOR SALARIES AND WAGES. (Matter #0767).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $33,500.00 from Snow to Assessors Charges & Services.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $33,500.00 from SNOW to ASSESSORS CHARGES & SERVICES. (Matter #0767).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $28,000.00 from CFO Salaries and Wages Account in the amount of $20,000.00 and Auditor Charges and Services in the amount of $8,000.00 to Mayors Salaries and Wages.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, PereiraNo: Giesta, Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $28,000.00 from CFO SALARIES AND WAGES ACCOUNT in the amount of $20,000.00 and AUDITOR CHARGES AND SERVICES in the amount of $8,000.00 to MAYORS SALARIES AND WAGES. (Matter #0767).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Burgo)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: an Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Waste Collection and Disposal, Charges and Services in the amount of $1,896,712.00. (Referred – April 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0464)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Waste Collection and Disposal Charges and Services in the amount of $1,896,712.00 and the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Robert Ekstrom provide the Committee on Finance a detailed listing of costs associated with the newly signed Capitol Waste Services contract from inception through April 30
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CHARGES AND SERVICES in the amount of $1,896,712.00 and the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Robert Ekstrom provide the Committee on Finance a detailed listing of costs associated with the newly signed Capitol Waste Services contract from inception through April 30, 2024, these expenditures will be discussed in conjunction with the Administration’s request to expend additional funding from the Free Cash allocation at the May 2024 Committee on Finance Meeting. (Matter #0464).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to General Government Unclassified Charges & Services in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and to receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $2,484,000.00 from City Council Salaries and Wages in the amount of $35,000.00; Assessors Salaries and Wages in the amount of $72,000.00; Treasurers Sala
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and to receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,484,000.00 from CITY COUNCIL SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $35,000.00; ASSESSORS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $72,000.00; TREASURERS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $60,000.00; LABOR RELATIONS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $27,000.00; CITY CLERK SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $33,000.00; ELECTIONS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $20,000.00; POLICE SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $1,200,000.00; INSPECTIONAL SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $105,000.00; TRAFFIC SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $40,000.00; HEALTH SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $100,000.00; COMMUNITY SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $50,000.00; LIBRARY SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $54,000.00; PARKS AND RECREATION SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $40,000.00; MIS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $28,000.00; FACILITIES AND FLEET SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $195,000.00 and PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $425,000.00 to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED CHARGES AND SERVICES. (Matter #0464).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Choquette)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Waste Collection and Disposal Charges and Services in the amount of $1,896,712.00 and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to General Government Unclassified Charges & Services in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $2,484,000.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CHARGES AND SERVICES in the amount of $1,896,712.00 and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $2,200,000.00 and ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,484,000.00 from CITY COUNCIL SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $35,000.00; ASSESSORS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $72,000.00; TREASURERS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $60,000.00; LABOR RELATIONS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $27,000.00; CITY CLERK SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $33,000.00; ELECTIONS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $20,000.00; POLICE SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $1,200,000.00; INSPECTIONAL SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $105,000.00; TRAFFIC SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $40,000.00; HEALTH SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $100,000.00; COMMUNITY SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $50,000.00; LIBRARY SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $54,000.00; PARKS AND RECREATION SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $40,000.00; MIS SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $28,000.00; FACILITIES AND FLEET SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $195,000.00 AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $425,000.00 to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED CHARGES AND SERVICES. (Matter #0464).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Robert Ekstrom provide the Committee on Finance a detailed listing of costs associated with the newly signed Capitol Waste Services contract from inception through April 30, 2024, these expenditures will be discussed in conjunction with the Administration’s request to expend add
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Robert Ekstrom provide the Committee on Finance a detailed listing of costs associated with the newly signed Capitol Waste Services contract from inception through April 30, 2024, these expenditures will be discussed in conjunction with the Administration’s request to expend additional funding from the Free Cash allocation at the May 2024 Committee on Finance Meeting. (Matter #0464).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: an Order, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget in the amount of $1,000,000.00. (Referred – April 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0467)
To remove from the table the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and to receive and place on file the Communication and Order for the Transfer of $5,710,000.00 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $3,170,000.00 and the OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $2,540.000.00.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and to receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION and ORDER for the TRANSFER of $5,710,000.00 from FREE CASH to the STABILIZATION FUND in the amount of $3,170,000.00 and the OPEB TRUST FUND in the amount of $2,540.000.00. (Matter #0467).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, PereiraNo: Burgo, Giesta, Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET in the amount of $1,000,000.00. (Matter #0467).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $5,710,000.00, from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $3,170,000.00 and the OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $2,540.000.00.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $5,710,000.00, from FREE CASH to the STABILIZATION FUND in the amount of $3,170,000.00 and the OPEB TRUST FUND in the amount of $2,540.000.00. (Matter #0467).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Orders for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $3,170,000.00; to the OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $1,270,000.00; to General…
To waive the reading and recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” at this time.
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 waive the reading and recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” at this time. (Matter #0461).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pereira)
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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