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October 10, 2024
57 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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
Absent: Ryan J. Pereira
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:08)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Pereira, to the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting of Thursday, October 03, 2024, due to a work-related commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1644).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, resubmitting an Order and a seven- year Support Agreement with Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. for the management and operation of the Zeiterion Theatre building as a performing arts center.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1645).”
City of New Bedford City Council October 10, 2024 Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into a seven-year Support Agreement with Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. for the management and operation of the Zeiterion Theatre building as a performing arts center, in the form attached…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, LopesNo: Baptiste, Giesta, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta, Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #1646).”
Support Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. for the management and operation of the Zeiterion Theatre building as a performing arts center, for seven years. Support Agreement Approved – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta, Morad and Oliver Opposed.)
Support Agreement Approved
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, LopesNo: Baptiste, Giesta, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Support Agreement Approved – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta, Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #1647).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended, 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1648).”
City of New Bedford City Council July 18, 2024 Ordered, 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 collected ad…
Adopted, as Amended
The minutes record 6–4 with 10 councilors present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted, as Amended – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Matter #1205).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $1,362,200.00 to pay the costs of paving the Runway 5 Perimeter Road at the New Bedford Regional Airport and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1649).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1435).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order and Approval of the First Amendment to Lease and Lease Extension, between the New Bedford Regional Airport and Bridgewater State University for premises located at 1852 Shawmut Avenue.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1650).”
City of New Bedford City Council September 12, 2024 Ordered, that the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City of New Bedford, in form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to effectuate a Lease Amendment and Extension between the New Bedford, Municipal Airport and Bridgewater State University for…
Adopted
First Amendment to Lease and Lease Extension,
Lease Approved
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Hakim Atkinson, d/b/a A1 Auto Gallery, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals and Light Service, at 832 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1651).”
Special Permit Application, Hakim Atkinson, d/b/a A1 Auto Gallery at 832 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1652).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Brad Markey, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; Mr. Markey will be replacing Dr. Russell Olson, who resigned on January 30, 2024; this term will expire December 2025.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1653).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Brad Markey, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission; Mr. Markey will be replacing Dr. Russell Olson, who resigned on January 30, 2024; this term will expire December 2025.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1436).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1436).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council request that the Administration take immediate action to participate in FEMAs Flood Insurance Community Rating System due to the amount of money collected from New Bedford Properties that are insured under the FEMA…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1654).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Siarhei Hubarau, 350 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1655).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Siarhei Hubarau, 350 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Transfer of $4,013,217.00 from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Special Projects Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1656).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with a Representative of the Department of Public Infrastructure-Water Division, a…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1657).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with a Representative of the Department of Public Infrastructure-Water Division, a Representative of the Treasurer’s Office, and Ward One Resident Christine Levasseur of 902 May Street, to discuss…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1658).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on City Property investigate the feasibility of obtaining the Hastings Keith Federal Building for the purpose of establishing a “City Hall Annex”.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1659).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances establish an Ordinance mandating that all companies (construction, utility, etc., along with the City’s own Department of Public Infrastructure) doing work on a City street or sidewalk be required to place a medallion or…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1660).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Choquette, requesting, on behalf of the residents of Acushnet Avenue, from the Freetown line to the May Street area, that the Department of Public Infrastructure install sidewalks on the east and west sides of Acushnet Avenue; a large percentage of the…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1661).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Choquette, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the developers of Rosa Drive along with any other developers in the City that have not completed road work, sidewalks and streetlights in order to give residents trash pickup and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1662).”
Petition, Deborah A. Carmel, Sandwich, MA d/b/a First Unitarian Church Thrift Shop, 71 Eighth Street, New Bedford, MA, requesting that she 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…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1663).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Rafaela Arita Guerra, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Rafaela’s Transportation, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1664).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of Hadley Ann Peternel, to be located on Brownell Street, in front of the Zoo.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications. (Matter #1665).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the State Election Warrant for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, this warrant has been signed by the majority of the City Council and will be posted on the 7th day prior to the Election date as mandated by M.g.l.…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1666).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Grove Street, from Ash Street to Cottage Street, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00 A.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Block Party. Please Note: Rain Date of Sunday, November 24, 2024. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Veteran’s Day participants, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rockdale Avenue, from Kempton Street to West Clinton Street; Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Market Street to Elm Street; William…
Permission Granted
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 August 22, 2024, September 5, 2024 and September 12, 2024; the Board of Health for meetings held on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1669).”
Application, Jc Ferreira Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 175 Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 24, 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 #1670).”
Application, Eversource Electric, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Walnut Street, between Second Street and Jfk Memorial Highway, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 25, 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 #1671).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 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 #1672).”
Application, Eversource Electric, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, between Morgan Street and Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 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 #1673).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 Harvard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 27, 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 #1674).”
Application, Roto Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 88 Oaklawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 01, 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 #1675).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 614 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1676).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 59 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1677).”
Application, Jc Ferreira, Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 175 Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 24, 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 #1678).”
Application, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, of Walnut Street, between Second Street and Jfk Memorial Highway, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 25, 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 #1679).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 106 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 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 #1680).”
Application, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, between Morgan Street and Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 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 #1681).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 12 Harvard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 27, 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 #1682).”
Application, Roto Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 88 Oaklawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 01, 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 #1683).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 614 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1684).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 59 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1685).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 25, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 13 Abbott Street, Ruth Street – E. Rodney French Boulevard (working in street and street to house) (#1686) 155…
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 October 02, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Bethel Street and Elm Street (#1697) Intersection of Washington Street and County Street (#1698) 18…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Mac Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 25, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3 Priscilla Street (#1710) 49 Dudley Street (#1711)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Win Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Walden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 25, 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 #1712).”
Application, Always Available Bargain Cleanouts, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 53 Emerson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 25, 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 #1713).”
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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