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April 15, 2025
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver
Absent: Shane A. Burgo, Maria E. Giesta, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:04)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health, this term will expire February 2028. (Matter Id #0146) (Referred – February 13, 2025.)
To remove the matter from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matter from the table. (Matter #0146).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of ALEX J. WEINER, New Bedford, MA to the BOARD OF HEALTH. (Matter #0146).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Lee Blake, New Bedford, to the Board of Library Trustees; this term will expire April 2028. (Matter Id #0457) (Referred March 27, 2025.)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0457).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Florentino Correa, Fall River, as a Constable (Matter Id #0458)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Florentino Correa, Fall River, as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of FLORENTINO CORREA, Fall River, as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #0458).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Choquette)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael Gonzalez, New Bedford, as a Constable. (Matter Id #0460)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Michael Gonzalez, New Bedford, as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of MICHAEL GONZALEZ, New Bedford, as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #0460).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Choquette)
Appointments & Briefings Committee April 15, 2025 Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alex Rodriguez, Sr., Dartmouth, as a Constable. (Matter Id #0462)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Alex Rodriguez, Sr., Dartmouth, as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Baptiste and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ALEX RODRIGUEZ, SR., Dartmouth, as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #0462).” (Motion: Baptiste, second: Oliver)
The following matters were taken up together without objection: Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet…
To remove the matters from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matters from the table. (Matter #0233).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2025.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a RELIABLE TRANSIT EXPRESS, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2025.) (Matter #0233).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 – June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for the RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a RELIABLE TRANSIT EXPRESS, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 – June 30, 2026.) (Matter #0233).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Baptiste)
The following matters were taken up together without objection: Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2025.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a CABRERA TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2025.) (Matter #0324).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Choquette)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 – June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for the RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a CABRERA TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 – June 30, 2026.) (Matter #0324).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Choquette)
The following matters were taken up together without objection: Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Stephania Zenon Pierre and Jean Fleurant Pierre, 50 New Plainville Road, New Bedford, MA…
To table the matters at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To table the matters at this time. (Matter #0488).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Gomes)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with a representative of Eversource Electric and Vineyard Wind to discuss the possibility of working with the City to get the Butler Flats lighthouse, a beacon of light, lit again. (Matter Id #1157)…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1157).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Council President Burgo, Councillors Abreu, Choquette, Oliver, Lopes and Carney, requesting, on behalf of the City Residents and Businesses, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings Committee meet with a representative of Eversource to discuss the…
To remove the matter from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matter from the table. (Matter #0154).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
To receive and place on file a hard copy of the “Understanding Winter Energy Bills” presentation packet provided by Eversource. Mr. Vedovelli explained the various components of the gas bill, noting that customer charges are divided into two primary categories, regardless of the service area.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a hard copy of the “Understanding Winter Energy Bills” presentation packet provided by Eversource. Mr. Vedovelli explained the various components of the gas bill, noting that customer charges are divided into two primary categories, regardless of the service area. (Matter #0154).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” at this time. (Matter #0154).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with State officials, the Administration and New Bedford Port Authority to discuss the present condition of the boat slips at Pope’s Island Marina Facility; further, discuss the 2014 report provided…
To remove the matter from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matter from the table. (Matter #0804).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Oliver)
To receive and place on file copies of the Nbpa Annual Financial Statements for 2018 – 2021, a Routine Inspection Report and a Dock Assessment Report for Pope’s Island Marina.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file copies of the NBPA Annual Financial Statements for 2018 – 2021, a Routine Inspection Report and a Dock Assessment Report for Pope’s Island Marina. (Matter #0804).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0804).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
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