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March 22, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 38 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 47 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilors Camara and Michelle Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilors Camara and Michelle Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 48 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:02 p.m., with Councilors Camara and .” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Michelle M. Dionne
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: Nelson Vasquez, 210 Sunset Hill — Diman High School
Minutes, page 60 · Agenda packet · Video
To the lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to the lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
3 Committee on Finance convene to discuss plans to improve city parks and ; baseball fields (tabled 5-11-21)
Minutes, page 61 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommended item #2 be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to recommended item #2 be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
To table item #3
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table item #3, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 61 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:45 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:45 p.m., with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Michelle M. Dionne
30 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of City Council vote taken on February 22, 2022 regarding communication from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School relating to construction of new Diman Regional Vocation Technical High School (laid on the table
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
2a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Paulo J. Amaral to the Conservation Commission (tabled 3-8-22)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
2b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Laura Jean Washington to the Sewer Commission (tabled 3-8-22)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Rebecca Collins to the Watuppa Water Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
3a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following re-appointment:: Sharon L. Quinn to the Library Board of 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment and approval of the contract of . , Bridget Almon to the position of Director of Financial Services
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment and adopt the order for Ms
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, RaposoAbsent: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment and adopt the order for Ms.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
5 Mayor and order accepting the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause Twenty-Second H providing real estate tax exemption for Gold Star Parents
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and order accepting the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause Twenty-Second G providing reai estate tax exemption for property held in trust
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
8 Mayor and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2023 water and sewer rates
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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
9 Mayor and Community Development Agency Year Three Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
10 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: reorganization of city departments
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
11 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing the position of Director of City Operations
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, RaposoNo: PelletierAbsent: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier voting in the negative and Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
12 Mayor and proposed ordinance to correct an omission of the position of Director of Community Services ,
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, RaposoNo: PelletierAbsent: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier voting in the negative and Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To refer the matter to the Committee an Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee an Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances
14 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
15 Proposed Ordinance — Fine for violation of "Emergency Parking Prohibitions"
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Resolutions
16 Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs announce Youth Violence Prevention Week to be held April 25-29, 2022
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
17 Comcast Cable Corporation — Three (3) new pole locations on Hancock Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, RaposoNo: PelletierAbsent: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier voting in the negative . and Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: David Correiro
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
19 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Jennifer Lessard d/b/a Bayside Automotive, Inc. at 1904 Bay Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions
20 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
21 Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law compiaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: February 11, 2022 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the matter and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to accept the matter and place it on file, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
22 Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: February 11, 2022 City Council Committee on Finance Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the matter and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to accept the matter and place it on file, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
23b Drainlayer Licenses:: A. DiFazio Construction, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
24 City Engineér — Street openings less than 5 years on the following streets and intersections Streets . Beverly Street from Maple Street to Locust Street Neptune Street from Stafford Road to the end Newbury Street from Bond Street to New Boston Road
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the request, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To take items #25 through 30 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #25 through 30 together, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
30 Special Meeting of the City Council — March 3, 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #25 through 30
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve items #25 through 30, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:28 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:28 p.m., with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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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