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November 20, 2024
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:07)
- Carney arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
The following items were taken up together without objection. Communication (Matter Id #1732)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $8,816.00 in the Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund, Purchase of Services account for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $8,816.00 in the ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND, Purchase of Services account for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Giesta)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $20,500.00, from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, Purchase of Services.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $20,500.00, from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to RESILIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, PURCHASE OF SERVICES. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Giesta)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $30,064.00 in the Airport, Purchase of Services account for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $30,064.00 in THE AIRPORT, PURCHASE OF SERVICES account for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $40,017.00, from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Zoo, Purchase of Services in the amount of $22,627.00 and Zoo, Supplies in the amount of $17,390.00.
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, ChoquetteAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $40,017.00, from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to ZOO, PURCHASE OF SERVICES in the amount of $22,627.00 and ZOO, SUPPLIES in the amount of $17,390.00. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $100,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Ems, Personal Services.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, PereiraNo: Lopes, OliverAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $100,000.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to EMS, PERSONAL SERVICES. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Giesta)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $485,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Solicitor, Personal Services in the amount of $85,000.00 and Solicitor, Purchase of Services in the amount of $400,000.00.
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Choquette, LopesAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $485,000.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to SOLICITOR, PERSONAL SERVICES in the amount of $85,000.00 and SOLICITOR, PURCHASE OF SERVICES in the amount of $400,000.00. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Giesta)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $50,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Assessors, Purchase of Services.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $50,000.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to ASSESSORS, PURCHASE OF SERVICES. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $142,307.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Auditor, Personal Services in the amount of $64,872.00 and Auditor, Purchase of Services in the amount of $77,435.00.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: LopesAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $142,307.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to AUDITOR, PERSONAL SERVICES in the amount of $64,872.00 and AUDITOR, PURCHASE OF SERVICES in the amount of $77,435.00. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $76,989.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Labor Relations, Personal Services in the amount of $66,314.00 and Labor Relations, Purchase of Services in the amount of $10,675.00.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $76,989.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to LABOR RELATIONS, PERSONAL SERVICES in the amount of $66,314.00 and LABOR RELATIONS, PURCHASE OF SERVICES in the amount of $10,675.00. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Giesta)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $495,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Facilities and Fleet, Purchase of Services in the amount of $495,000.00.
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, ChoquetteAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $495,000.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to FACILITIES AND FLEET, PURCHASE OF SERVICES in the amount of $495,000.00. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Burgo)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Health Insurance, Purchase of Services in the amount of $3,000,000.00.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the APPROPRIATION of $3,000,000.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE and MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to HEALTH INSURANCE, PURCHASE OF SERVICES in the amount of $3,000,000.00. (Matter #1732).” (Motion: Giesta, 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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