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February 12, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Joseph P. Lopes
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from the Pimentel Family regarding a donation of a vacant lot to the City of New Bedford. (Matter Id #1869) (Referred – November 14, 2024.)
To table the matter.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter. (Matter #1869).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
To remove this item from the table.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To remove this item from the table. (Matter #1869).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
To recommend that the City Council approve the acceptance of a gift of real property, specifically the parcel identified as Map 10 Lot 108, from the current owner (Pimentel family), with the condition that the City allow for the placement of an agreed upon type of memorial be placed in perpetuity, at no cost to the City, recognizing Carl Pimentel; and further, that upon approval by the City Counci
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council approve the acceptance of a gift of real property, specifically the parcel identified as Map 10 Lot 108, from the current owner (Pimentel family), with the condition that the City allow for the placement of an agreed upon type of memorial be placed in perpetuity, at no cost to the City, recognizing Carl Pimentel; and further, that upon approval by the City Council and Mayor, a deed be delivered to the City by the current owner that effectuates the legal transfer of the property as approved. (Matter #1869).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
That the City Council request that the Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet to discuss the establishment of a monument to memorialize Carl Pimentel on the property, specifically the parcel identified as Map 10 Lot 108, that is to be approved for acceptance as a gift to the City from the Pimentel family.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That the City Council request that the Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet to discuss the establishment of a monument to memorialize Carl Pimentel on the property, specifically the parcel identified as Map 10 Lot 108, that is to be approved for acceptance as a gift to the City from the Pimentel family. (Matter #1869).”
City Property Committee February 12, 2025 Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting two Requests for Proposals (Drafts), for the disposition and development of the former Horatio A. Kempton School, located at 135 Shawmut Avenue, and the former William H. Taylor School, located at…
To send a Communication to all Department Heads inquiring if the aforementioned properties are needed for municipal purposes and that their responses be provided within the next seven (7) business days.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To send a Communication to all Department Heads inquiring if the aforementioned properties are needed for municipal purposes and that their responses be provided within the next seven (7) business days. (Matter #2077).” (Motion: Morad, second: Pereira)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #2077).” (Motion: Morad, second: Pereira)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that 1215 Purchase Street, the former New Bedford Textile School complex, be transferred to the ownership of the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority in order to position it for housing development. (Matter Id #2080) (Referred – December 12,…
To send a Communication to all Department Heads inquiring if the property at 1215 Purchase Street is needed for municipal purposes, and that their responses be provided within the next seven (7) business days.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To send a Communication to all Department Heads inquiring if the property at 1215 Purchase Street is needed for municipal purposes, and that their responses be provided within the next seven (7) business days. (Matter #2080).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Morad)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #2080).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that the Committee on City Property begin the proceedings to seek proposals for the disposition of a long-term leasehold interest in property owned by the City, located at 26 Union Street, formerly known as the National Club. (Matter Id…
To remove from the table.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Morad)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1012).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Choquette)
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that Board of Park Commissioners Chairman, Peter Boswell, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza meet with the Committee on City Property to discuss utilizing the park behind the Pulaski School for…
To remove this item from the table.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To remove this item from the table. (Matter #0799).” (Motion: Carney, second: Pereira)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Oliver, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0799).” (Motion: Carney, second: Choquette)
City Property Committee February 12, 2025 Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on City Property meet with a representative of the Fall River Diocese and a representative of the Administration to discuss an action plan by the Diocese to address the number of vacant…
To sever this item, have it Remain in Committee, and request that it be heard within 90 days.
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To sever this item, have it Remain in Committee, and request that it be heard within 90 days. (Matter #0801).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee Voted: To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the following items: Related Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Cemetery Board come back to the City Property Committee in six (6)…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the following items: Related Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Cemetery Board come back to the City Property Committee in six (6) months and provide the Committee with a status on the new remote management program put in place by the Cemetery Board. (Referred from Committee – July 12, 2022.) Communication, Carl W. Taber, E
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the following items: RELATED MOTION, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Cemetery Board come back to the City Property Committee in six (6) months and provide the Committee with a status on the new remote management program put in place by the Cemetery Board. (Referred from Committee – July 12, 2022.) COMMUNICATION, Carl W. Taber, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer, BayCoast Bank, to the Committee on City Property, submitting a letter of support for the National Downtown Club, LLC (NDC) application for a lease agreement for outdoor/dining café services at the southwest corner of the intersection of Massachusetts Route 18 and Union Street in New Bedford. (Matter ID #2026) (Referred – December 14, 2023.) RELATED MOTION, Councillor Pereira, that the Committee on City Property request that CFO Bob Ekstrom and the City’s Finance Team explore the feasibility of having the proceeds from the properties located at 170 Cove Street, 834 Kempton Street and 754 Brock Avenue, to pay for any building permits, Zoning and Planning Boards fees associated with these properties. (Referred from Committee – April 09, 2024.) (June 11, 2024 – Remain in Committee.) (Matter #2026).” (Motion: Oliver, 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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