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April 12, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 33 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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
1 Underground Conduit and Pole Locations: Massachusetts Electric Company for underground conduit and new solely owned pole locations, as follows Airport Road National Grid requests to install four (4) new riser poles and two sections of 2-4" conduit, 50' and
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting. i On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2 Curb Removal: Michael Toupin, 452 Oak Grove Avenue, for the removal of curbing as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 452 Oak Grove Avenue 15'8" 10°4" 0' . 26°
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:01 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:01 p.m., with Councilor Camara absent and not voting List of documents and other exhibits used during the meeting Agenda (attached) DVD of meeting OO A true copy.” (Motion: Dionne, 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, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
4 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: Robert Guinen, 258 Savoie Street — Veteran's Advisory Robert Guinen stated that he is the Commander of the Fall River War Veterans Council and his group oversees ten Chapter 5 non-profit organizations and he is a member of five of those'
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Lee, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:49 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:49 p.m., with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
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, Michelle M. Dionne, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and resolution for Comm Development Agency Year Three Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
2 Mayor and order appropriating $1,427,230 from Insurance to the School Appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding the salary schedule for contract personnel
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding the salary schedule for executive officers, department heads and non-union positions
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on 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 on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
5 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports
6 Resolution — Improvements and repairs at city parks and baseball fields
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Resolutions
7 Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss unregistered motorbikes traveling on city streets
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
8 Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss fire hydrant testing
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
Amend the resolution be deleting line three of the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted amend the resolution be deleting line three of the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
9 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene to discuss ways to keep residents informed of daily street closures
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
13 Airport Road.— (4) new poles and 150 feet of underground conduit
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
14 Michael Toupin, 452 Oak Grove Avenue — 26 feet at 452 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearing To Be Scheduled
15 Naomi Soares d/b/a RS Performance and Repair located at 1030 Dwelly 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
16 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Gilbert Dallaire Ronell Clark Timothy Kelley Thomas Miranda John Silvia Jr. Michael Wasilowski Sr.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
17 Application for Taxicab License — Fall River Taxi Service, Inc., 67 Talbot St. (1 vehicle)
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Lee)
18 Antonio F. Pinto d/b/a Pinto's Auto Repair and Sales, Inc. ~ 2447 So. Main St.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
19 Jessica M. Rodrigues d/b/a Stafford Road Auto Repair and Sales — 182 Stafford Rd.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Communications -- Invitations: Petitions
20 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
21 Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. re: Jefferson Street Bridge over Sucker Brook
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication 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 communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
22ijkmnpqrst Drainlayer Licenses:: MJD Excavating, Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To take items #23 through #25 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #23 through #25 together, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
25 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — February 17, 2022
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #23 through #25 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that items #23 through #25 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
26 Public Hearing — March 22, 2022
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:02 p.m., with Councilors Camara . and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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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