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May 19, 2025
8 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, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:10)
- Gomes arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Communication (Matter Id #0611)
To receive and place on file a copy of the Water Appropriation Presentation submitted by the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a copy of the Water Appropriation Presentation submitted by the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI). (Matter #0611).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, in the amount of $38,100,000.00, to authorize a borrowing to pay the costs of Capital Planning and Construction of Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Improvements including a Lead Service Abatement Program, Transmission Main Inspection Program, and General System Improvements.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, in the amount of $38,100,000.00, to authorize a borrowing to pay the costs of Capital Planning and Construction of Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Improvements including a Lead Service Abatement Program, Transmission Main Inspection Program, and General System Improvements. (Matter #0611).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Baptiste)
Communication (Matter Id #0613)
To receive and place on file a copy of the Wastewater Appropriation Presentation submitted by the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a copy of the Wastewater Appropriation Presentation submitted by the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI). (Matter #0613).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, in the amount of $32,200,000.00, to authorize a borrowing to pay the costs of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including Wastewater Collection System Improvements, Pumping Station Improvements, Flood Control Structure Improvements, Water Quality Improvements, Cso Abatement and
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, in the amount of $32,200,000.00, to authorize a borrowing to pay the costs of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term CSO Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including Wastewater Collection System Improvements, Pumping Station Improvements, Flood Control Structure Improvements, Water Quality Improvements, CSO Abatement and General System Improvements. (Matter #0613).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
Communication (Matter Id #0723)
To receive and place on file the two-page “Comparison of Alternatives” document.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the two-page “Comparison of Alternatives” document. (Matter #0723).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
To receive and place on file the presentation on Sewer Rate Requirements from FY26 to FY27.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the presentation on Sewer Rate Requirements from FY26 to FY27. (Matter #0723).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $3,851,210.00 from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Special Projects Fund.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $3,851,210.00 from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND. (Matter #0723).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Giesta)
Communication (Matter Id #0709)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate the salary of and hire between now and July 8, 2025, for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Water/Plant Manager at Grade M12, up to Step 3.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate the salary of and hire between now and July 8, 2025, for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Water/Plant Manager at Grade M12, up to Step 3. (Matter #0709).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
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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