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November 18, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Shane A. Burgo
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On motion by Councillor Morad and Councillor Lopes, the Committee Voted: To remove the following matter from the table. Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Connor Worden, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission, Mr. Worden will be replacing Dennis…
To remove the following matter from the table. Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Connor Worden, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission, Mr. Worden will be replacing Dennis Audette, who has resigned; this term will expire June 2027. (Matter Id #1553) (Referred – September 25, 2025.) (October 23, 2025 – tabled)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To remove the following matter from the table. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of CONNOR WORDEN, New Bedford, MA to the CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Mr. Worden will be replacing Dennis Audette, who has resigned; this term will expire June 2027. (Matter ID #1553) (Referred – September 25, 2025.) (October 23, 2025 – tabled) (Matter #1553).” (Motion: Morad, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Connor Worden, New Bedford, MA, to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2027.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of CONNOR WORDEN, New Bedford, MA, to the CONSERVATION COMMISSION; this term will expire June 2027. (Matter #1553).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Baptiste)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Cheryl Ann Viveiros, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission, replacing Angela Johnston, whose term expired in December 2024; this term will expire in December 2027. (Matter Id #1702) (Referred – October 23, 2025.)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Cheryl Ann Viveiros, New Bedford, MA, to the Traffic Commission; this term will expire December 2027.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of CHERYL ANN VIVEIROS, New Bedford, MA, to the TRAFFIC COMMISSION; this term will expire December 2027. (Matter #1702).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Lopes)
Appointments & Briefings Committee November 18, 2025 On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee Voted: To remove the following matter from the table. Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a New…
To remove the following matter from the table. Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a New Bedford Transportation, LLC, 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (License will expire June
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To remove the following matter from the table. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a NEW BEDFORD TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (License will expire June 30, 2026.) (Matter ID# 1502) (Referred – September 11, 2025.) (October 23, 2025 – tabled.).” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliver)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a New Bedford Transportation, LLC, 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a NEW BEDFORD TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2026.).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Jailene M. Guzman Carrero, d/b/a Dj Transportation, 458B Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.) (Matter Id #1624) (Referred – October 9,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Jailene M. Guzman Carrero, d/b/a Dj Transportation, 458B Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.) Appointments & Briefings Committee November 18, 2025
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Baptiste and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of Jailene M. Guzman Carrero, d/b/a DJ TRANSPORTATION, 458B Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.) Appointments & Briefings Committee November 18, 2025 (Matter #1624).” (Motion: Baptiste, second: Morad)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Dulfeu Amado, d/b/a Grace Transportation, 837 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30, 2026.) (Matter Id #1625) (Referred – October 9, 2025.)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Dulfeu Amado, d/b/a Grace Transportation, 837 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – 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 a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of Dulfeu Amado, d/b/a GRACE TRANSPORTATION, 837 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30, 2026.) (Matter #1625).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Baptiste)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao M. Pires, d/b/a Blue Line Transportation, 62 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.) (Matter Id #1626) (Referred – October 9, 2025.)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao M. Pires, d/b/a Blue Line Transportation, 62 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of Joao M. Pires, d/b/a BLUE LINE TRANSPORTATION, 62 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.) (Matter #1626).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Choquette, and Pereira, requesting, that Hr Director, Jose Gouveia, and CFO, Bob Ekstrom, appear before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings to discuss the City's current Prescription Drug Plan and possible savings options available. (Matter Id #1501)…
To Table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: to Table the matter at this time. (Matter #1501).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Carney, Choquette and Pereira, requesting, that Hr Director, Jose Gouveia, appear before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings to discuss the City's current voluntary benefit package, benefits that are paid for solely by the employee. (Matter Id #1500)…
To Table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: to Table the matter at this time. (Matter #1500).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Choquette)
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a Host Community Agreement Proposal Application on behalf of Shamar James, Founder/CEO of THConnect, LLC, dba Houz of Diesel, seeking to operate a co-located adult-use marijuana retail and product manufacturing establishment at 301 Herman Melville…
To remove the matter from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matter from the table. (Matter #0116).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
To Table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: to Table the matter at this time. (Matter #0116).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pereira)
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