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November 19, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 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, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Joseph P. Lopes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:16)
- Burgo arrived late (7:11)
- Carney arrived late (7:02)
- Gomes arrived late (7:02)
Every vote, in order
Communication (Matter Id #1697)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with Section 19-7(c) of the New Bedford Code of Ordinances, the Mayor is hereby authorized to advertise, negotiate the salary of and hire, between now and March 1, 2026, for the position of Executive Finance and Operation Manager in the Auditor’s Office.
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, that in accordance with Section 19-7(c) of the New Bedford Code of Ordinances, the Mayor is hereby authorized to advertise, negotiate the salary of and hire, between now and March 1, 2026, for the position of Executive Finance and Operation Manager in the Auditor’s Office. (Matter #1697).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
Communication (Matter Id #1546)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air, Inc. for the access to a certain tract of land for the operation and servicing of aircraft and related activities.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air, Inc. for the access to a certain tract of land for the operation and servicing of aircraft and related activities. (Matter #1546).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Burgo)
Communication (Matter Id #1549)
To receive and place on file a presentation submitted by the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a presentation submitted by the Conservation Commission. (Matter #1549).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the City of New Bedford to accept a donation of real estate from Wayland Development Corp., consisting of 2 parcels shown on City of New Bedford Assessors Map 132 as Lot 62 and the second on Map 132 as Lot 6.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, PereiraNo: Morad, OliverAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
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 City of New Bedford to accept a donation of real estate from Wayland Development Corp., consisting of 2 parcels shown on City of New Bedford Assessors Map 132 as Lot 62 and the second on Map 132 as Lot 6. (Matter #1549).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Giesta)
The following items were taken up together, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #1689)
To receive and place on file a presentation submitted by the School Department.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a presentation submitted by the School Department. (Matter #1689).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $21,865,465.00 for accelerated repair projects at the Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy, Hayden-McFadden Elementary School and Casimir Pulaski Elementary School.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, appropriating $21,865,465.00 for accelerated repair projects at the Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy, Hayden-McFadden Elementary School and Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. (Matter #1689).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $7,911,603.00 for accelerated repair projects at the Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School, Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School and Carlos Pacheco Elementary School.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, appropriating $7,911,603.00 for accelerated repair projects at the Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School, Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School and Carlos Pacheco Elementary School. (Matter #1689).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $200,000.00 to pay the costs of a schematic design/feasibility study as required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority with respect to the proposed accelerated repairs to the Trinity Day Academy.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, appropriating $200,000.00 to pay the costs of a schematic design/feasibility study as required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority with respect to the proposed accelerated repairs to the Trinity Day Academy. (Matter #1689).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $5,703,804.00 to pay costs of an accelerated repair project at the Whaling City Jr./Sr. High School.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, appropriating $5,703,804.00 to pay costs of an accelerated repair project at the Whaling City Jr./Sr. High School. (Matter #1689).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee Voted: To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the following items: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $175,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the following items: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $175,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Waste Collection & Disposal, Purchase of Services. (Matter Id #1251) (Referred – July 17, 2025.) (October 16, 2025 – tabled) an Order, (Matter Id #1252) (Referred – July 17, 20
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the following items: COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPROPRIATION of $175,000.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE AND MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL, PURCHASE OF SERVICES. (Matter ID #1251) (Referred – July 17, 2025.) (October 16, 2025 – tabled) AN ORDER, (Matter ID #1252) (Referred – July 17, 2025.) (October 16, 2025 – tabled) COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPROPRIATION of $63,662.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE AND MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to MIS, PURCHASE OF SERVICES. (Matter ID #1253) (Referred – July 17, 2025.) (October 16, 2025 – VOTE for ADOPTION – FAILS; Remain in Committee) AN ORDER, (Matter ID #1254) (Referred – July 17, 2025.) (October 16, 2025 – VOTE for ADOPTION – FAILS; Remain in Committee) (Matter #1251).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Baptiste)
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