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May 24, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 40 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
4 Citizens' input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: Brian Curt, 118 East Main Street — Residential Composting Program .
Minutes, page 63 · Agenda packet · Video
To allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to allow Mr.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to allow Mr.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:48 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:48 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent . and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, 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, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
37 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul F. Gauvin as Chief of Police and order requesting approval of contract
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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Lyons as Chairperson of the Board of Election Commissioners
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
3a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments:: John Brandt to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
3b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments:: James Cusick to the Conservation Commission
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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendment 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Committee Reports
5 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking (inserting) 223 Eagle Street 1956 Pleasant Street 610 Slade Street 139 Williston Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, RaposoAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to pass the ordinance with an emergency preamble, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
6 Resolution — Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs use their platform to announce Youth Violence Prevention Week to be held April 25-29, 2022
Recommended by the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the matter leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to grant the matter leave to withdraw, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Ordinances
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Stop Intersections designated Indian Town Road at Blossom Road Thirty minute parking 1942 South Main Street Handicapped parking (striking out) 57 Lyon Street 205 Barnaby Street 152 Buffinton Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed 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 proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Water Rates
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, RaposoNo: DionneAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
It was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, RaposoNo: Dionne, LeeAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
9 Proposed Ordinance — Sewer Rates
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, RaposoNo: Dionne, LeeAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilors Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
It was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, RaposoNo: Dionne, LeeAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
10 Proposed Ordinance — Residential Compost Recycling Program
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Historical Preservation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Resolutions
12 Director of Cemeteries fly flag flown over the United States Capital at Oak Grove Cemetery in honor of Fall River residents who have served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
Citations
13 Judy Collins — 30 years of outstanding service to the Saturday kitchen
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
14 Christopher Blanchette — Dedication and commitment to Morton Middle School 8"" Grade Civics Class
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
Orders -- Hearing To Be Scheduled
15 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of appropriately 220 feet of underground conduit on Highland Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Orders -— Miscellaneous
16 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Akeem Barlow Jean P. Charlot James Smith Michael Wasilowski
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
17 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Jose Pinheiro d/b/a Pinheiro Automotive and Repair Center, Inc., located at 697 Pleasant Street
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 Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
18 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer: Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 228 located at 410 Second Street from Robert Fouquette d/b/a Big Wheel Truck Sales, Inc., to Paulo A. Carvalho d/b/a Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
19 Auto Body Shop License Transfer: Transfer of auto body shop license no. 116 located at 410 Second Street from Robert Fouquette d/b/a Big Wheel Truck Sales, Inc., to Paulo A. Carvalho d/b/a Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
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 Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
21e Drainlayer Licenses:: JB Lanagan & Company
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
22 Structure on or over a public way permit — Banner at 205 South Main Street to promote Day of Portugal 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the permit
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the permit, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
23 Planning Board Minutes — April 23, 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
The minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
24 Public Hearings — April 26, 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
25 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 26, 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To take items #26 through #28 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items #26 through #28 together, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
28 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 123 Knights Way
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place items #26 through #28 on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to accept and place items #26 through #28 on file, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To send a letter to the Governor's office in regards to the Braga Bridge Lighting
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to send a letter to the Governor's office in regards to the Braga Bridge Lighting, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:20 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, 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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