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February 15, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 52 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:55 p.m. · Public Hearings
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
Public hearings let residents speak for or against petitions such as curb cuts, pole locations and licenses. The full council decides them at its regular meeting.
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 56 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
1 Mohammad T. Mir, 84 Progress Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 84 Progress Street 16° 3 0 24' The petitioner has an existing 16 foot driveway and is requesting the removal of 8 feet of
Minutes, page 56 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pelletier absent and . not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
2 Scott G. Mello, 586 Slade Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total - Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 586 Slade Street 42' 10' 0' 22' The petitioner has an existing 12 foot driveway to the east of the property and is requesting the
Minutes, page 57 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Kilby)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
3 Main Property Investments LLC, 360 Second Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 2629 South Main Street 60' 0' 22! 38° (curb removal on Last Street)
Minutes, page 57 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Raposo)
4 Paul Lemaire, 466 Warren Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 466 Warren Street 11 186" 0' 29°6" The petitioner has an existing 11 foot driveway with a garage and is requesting removal of
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
5 Elio Younes, 54 Blackstone Street, d/b/a Coastal Fuel Inc., for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 1082 North Main Street, on Lot 0-7-12 Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
6 Rabih Khoury, 10 Westminster Street, Fall River, MA, and Samin Michel Khoury, 29 Garden Street, Cumberland, RI, Khoury Enterprise LLC d/b/a Deschenes Body Repair, for a license to operate an auto body shop at 751 Eastern Avenue, on Lot J-19-56
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:07 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:07 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
6:00 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 61 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:33 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:33 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
39 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and financial order requesting supplemental funding of $35,000 for Kennedy Park Overlook Project (CPA reserves)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
2a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Kaitlin Young as the City Planner
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
2b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Timothy McCoy to the Licensing Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
2c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Shawn E. Cadime to the Tax Increment Financing Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting, and Councilor Cadime abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
3a Mayor requesting confirmation of following reappointments:: Natercia Pereira to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
3b Mayor requesting confirmation of following reappointments:: Daniel D. Dupere to the Board of Appeais
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent, and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
3d Mayor requesting confirmation of following reappointments:: Melissa Panchley to the Board of Library Trustees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Lee)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Committee Reports
5 Order —Curb removal at 1311 County Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
6 Order —Curb removal at 248 Hancock Street (Stipulation)
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
7 Order —Curb removal at 1040 Eastern Avenue (Denial)
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To take items #8 through #10 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #8 through #10 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
10 Order —Install underground conduit on South Main Street and Bradford Avenue
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #8 through #10, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #8 through #10, as amended, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
11 Resolution — Telecommunications during time of emergency
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
12 Ordinance — Commissioner of Cemeteries and Trees/Director of Cemeteries/Trees
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Lee, RaposoAbsent: Cadime, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Linda Pereira and Council President Laliberte in opposition, and Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
14 Proposed Ordinance — Director of Human Resources
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
15 Proposed Ordinance ~ Deputy Police
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, RaposoAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to pass the ordinance with an Emergency Preamble, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Lee)
Resolutions
17 The Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convene to discuss interest in refurbishing or replacing the "Welcome to Fail River" sign located at the end of Route 24
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
18 The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss and review fines for traffic violations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinance and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinance and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To take items #19 through #23 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items #19 through #23 together, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Citations —
23 Brandon Norbut — Fighting the fire at 140 Irving Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To take items #24 through #27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items #24 through #27 together, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Orders: Hearings
27 Paul Lemaire, 466 Warren Street — 18.6 feet at 466 Warren Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
28 Elio Younes d/b/a Coastal Fuel Inc., located at 1082 North Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
29 Auto Body Shop: Rabih Khoury and Samin Michel Khoury, Khoury Enterprise LLC d/b/a Deschenes Body Repair, located at 751 Eastern Avenue
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
30 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Robert F. Allen Russell J. Draine Paul Ouellette Jr.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
31 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Albert Piva d/b/a Piva's Auto Repair & Body Shop located at 151 Cove Street Paulo J. Medeiros, Sr. d/b/a Paul's Auto Body & Sales located at 325 Oman Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
32 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Albert Piva d/b/a Piva's Auto Repair & Body Shop located at 151 Cove Street Antonio DeCouto d/b/a Tony's Towing & Auto Repair located at 69 Napoleon Street Timothy Pinto d/b/a S M Automotive located at 193 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
33 Auto Repair Shop Transfer: Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 112 located at 196 Oak Grove Avenue from Gilberto Lourenco d/b/a Gil's Automotive to Timothy Pinto d/b/a Gil's Automotive
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
34 Applications for Taxicab Licenses - Muhammad Shabbir d/b/a Shab in a Cab (2 vehicles)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the application, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
35 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
36 Communication from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Director Dr. Elvio Ferreira requesting the opportunity to present the MSBA project to the City Council
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be referred to Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to Committee on Finance, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
37 Planning Board Minutes — January 12, 2022 Meeting
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To take items #38 through #39 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #38 through #39 together.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)
39 Regular City Council Meeting — January 18, 2022
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #38 through #39
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve items #38 through #39, with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:05 p.m., with Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
From the official minutes kept by the Fall River City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition, check every vote count against the councilors named, and quote the exact sentence for each vote. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: the nine 2026–2027 councilors from the City of Fall River's official councilor photos (Contact the Council page, fallriverma.gov); earlier councilors cropped from the 2024–2025 council group photo and the 2022–2023 council group photo (as published by Fall River Reporter, September 2022). Trott Lee: from his campaign Facebook page (facebook.com/trottlee4cc). Ricky Tith: from Fall River Reporter (April 2025). 2018–2019 councilors (Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Derek R. Viveiros) and the 2018–2019 group photo: from the City of Fall River’s FY2019 budget book. Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and the 2016–2017 group photo: Herald News photo by Jack Foley (January 2016), provided by the Fall River City Clerk. The 2020–2021 and 2022–2023 group photos: provided by the Fall River City Clerk.
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