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July 16, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Brian K. Gomes, Linda M. Morad
During the meeting:
- Burgo arrived late (8:42)
- Pereira arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing, on an Application, Kholoud Swenson, d/b/a Mikos Auto Group, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 319 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Application Received May 06, 2024.) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 and…
To continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Appointments & Briefings Committee July 16, 2024 Public Hearing on a Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: – 989 Pleasant Street, (Map 65/Lot 222) Partial Demolition, portion of a circa 1935, one story brick structure and a…
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To open the public hearing. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Giesta)
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
To recommend that the City Council Grant the Partial Demolition, of a portion of a circa 1935 one story brick structure and a circa 1935 one-and one-half story brick connecting structure associated with the New Bedford Armory at 989 Pleasant Street; and that it be stipulated in the demolition certificate, issued by the Building Commission, that the work only be allowed to be conducted between 7:00
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council GRANT the PARTIAL DEMOLITION, of a portion of a circa 1935 one story brick structure and a circa 1935 one-and one-half story brick connecting structure associated with the New Bedford Armory at 989 Pleasant Street; and that it be stipulated in the demolition certificate, issued by the Building Commission, that the work only be allowed to be conducted between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Lopes)
Appointments & Briefings Committee July 16, 2024 Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Assistant Deputy Police Chief Scott Carola as Harbormaster, for a term of five years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2014, Assistant Deputy…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Assistant Deputy Police Chief Scott Carola as Harbormaster, for a term of five years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2014.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ASSISTANT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF SCOTT CAROLA as HARBORMASTER, for a term of five years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2014. (Matter #0956).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Justin Ohlson, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Cemetery Board, Mr. Ohlson will be replacing Jonathan Carvalho, whose term expired in April 2024 and has requested not to be re- appointed; this term will expire in April…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Justin Ohlson, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Cemetery Board .
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JUSTIN OHLSON, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the CEMETERY BOARD . (Matter #0641).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Giesta)
Appointments & Briefings Committee July 16, 2024 Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Reverend Dr. Sandra Gatlin Whitley, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the Council on Aging, Reverend Whitley will be replacing Zachary R. Boyer, who has resigned; this term will…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Reverend Dr. Sandra Gatlin Whitley, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of REVEREND DR. SANDRA GATLIN WHITLEY, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the COUNCIL ON AGING. (Matter #1102).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, a United States Air Force Navy Vietnam Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Veterans Advisory Board, Mr. Gagnon will be replacing Anthony Resendes, who has resigned; this term will expire in December…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD. (Matter #1103).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of William Comeau, a United States Army Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Veterans Advisory Board, Mr. Comeau is replacing Elizabeth C. McNamara, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2026. (Referred –…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of William Comeau, a United States Army Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of WILLIAM COMEAU, a United States Army Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD. (Matter #1104).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Oliver)
Petition, Kevin Sousa, Bridgewater, MA 02324 d/b/a Games to Gold, 105 Nauset Street, 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 Secondhand Articles.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Petition, on behalf of Kevin Sousa, Bridgewater, MA 02324 d/b/a Games to Gold, 105 Nauset Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, requesting, that he be granted a Waiver of Residency to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the PETITION, on behalf of Kevin Sousa, Bridgewater, MA 02324 d/b/a Games to Gold, 105 Nauset Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, requesting, that he be granted a Waiver of Residency to obtain a LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES. (Matter #0655).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Khalil Arsanios, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a New Bedford Transportation LLC, 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Khalil Arsanios, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a New Bedford Transportation LLC, 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Baptiste and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of KHALIL ARSANIOS, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a NEW BEDFORD TRANSPORTATION LLC, 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. (Matter #1011).” (Motion: Baptiste, second: Carney)
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings discuss the ongoing construction project on County Street; and further, that the Committee meet with local businesses to discuss the impact of the street disturbances. (Referred – May 07,…
That the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the County Street business owners, Anthony Veilleux of Eversource, Mayor Mitchell, EDC Director Derek Santos, and Director of Tourism Ashley Payne, for a discussion regarding past project issues and possible resolutions. On a Related Motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the County Street business owners, Anthony Veilleux of Eversource, Mayor Mitchell, EDC Director Derek Santos, and Director of Tourism Ashley Payne, for a discussion regarding past project issues and possible resolutions. On a RELATED MOTION by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee (Matter #0652).”
That the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the County Street business owners, a Representative from MassDOT, Mayor Mitchell, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, State Representative Antonio F.d. Cabral, and State Senator Mark C. Montigny for a discussion regarding future projects, including the upcoming Tip project, and possible issues that may arise.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the County Street business owners, a Representative from MassDOT, Mayor Mitchell, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral, and State Senator Mark C. Montigny for a discussion regarding future projects, including the upcoming TIP project, and possible issues that may arise. (Matter #0652).”
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time. (Matter #0652).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
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