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April 26, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 25 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, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 55 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
1 Naomi Soares, 1030 Dwelly Street, d/b/a RS Performance and Repair for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 1030 Dwelly Street, on Lot G-15-44 Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 55 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 56 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:59 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of Ashley Pires to the position of City Auditor
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Priority Communications
2 Planning Board recommending the acceptance of Glendale Street from North Main to a dead end
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
3 Fall River Police Department Annual Report
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports
4 Resolution — Provide electrical cabinets to handle electrical needs at Gates of the City
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
5 Final Report - acceptance of Small Street, extending from President Avenue to a dead end and 280 feet of Stanley Street extending from Small Street to Damon Street One Government Center * Fall River, MA 02722 TEL 508-324-2220 » FAX 508-324-2211 * EMAIL city_clerks@fallriverma.org
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
6 Order — Michelle Arruda, 37 Chicago Street for the removal of 10 feet of curbing for a ; total of 32 feet
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, RaposoAbstained: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to adopt the order, as amended with Councilor Pelletier abstaining.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Resolutions
7 City Council support Fair Share Amendment that will appear on the Massachusetts State Election scheduled for November 8, 2022
Minutes, page 2 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
8 Naomi Soares, d/b/a RS Performance and Repair — 1030 Dwelly Street
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
9 Essex Street — (1) new pole location
Minutes, page 2 · 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.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearing To Be Scheduled
10 Malerie Rosa, d/b/a Black Brick Market — 575 Globe Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To schedule the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to schedule the hearing.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: David Dube Ashraf Hussien 2022 Second Hand License Renewals: ecoATM, LLC — 4171 North Main Street ecoATM LLC — 638 Quequechan Street Woozlande N. Legrand d/b/a Evita's Thrift Store -1348 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, pending necessary approvals
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, pending necessary approvals.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
12 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center located at 170 Jefferson Street William Sanchez, ABG Holdings LLC d/b/a Lambert Auto Body and Auto Sales located at 103 Chavenson Street , Karen Isabel d/b/a Karen's Collision Specialist located at 70 Jepson Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
13 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center located at 170 Jefferson Street William Sanchez, ABG Holdings LLC d/b/a Lambert Auto Body and Auto Sales located at 103 Chavenson Street Joseph Silva d/b/a Supreme Auto located at 421 Third Street
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Communications -— Invitations: Petitions
14 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
15c Drainlayer Licenses:: Foley Excavation LLC
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
16 Planning Board Minutes — February 9, 2022
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
17 Structures On or Over a Public Way Permit —- Lawn Signs for Department of Health & Human Services promoting FRVAX.com (various locations)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To take items #18 through #22 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items #18 through #22 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
22 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 22, 2022
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #18 through #22
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve items #18 through #22.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
To adopt the orders
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, RaposoNo: Dionne, Lee
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the orders, with Councilors Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:31 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:31 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
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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