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3 meetings this evening, 60 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
1 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Hartwell Street National Grid is petitioning to install a 6-5" PVC from existing manhole 6 to a new switchgear manhole 1-2. Manhole 6 is on the east side of Hartwell Street going towards the property at
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed, On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
2 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Pearl Street and Spring Street National Grid is petitioning to break into MH8 and install approximately 21 feet of 6-4" conduit from new pad 3-99 to MH8, and install approximately 82 feet of 2-4" conduit from MH8 to riser
Minutes, page 119 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
That the hearing be opened
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
3 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Pleasant Street National Grid is petitioning to install underground conduit beginning at a point approximately 20 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Eighth Street and continuing approximately 40
Minutes, page 119 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
That the hearing be opened
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
4 Romanow Real Estate Trust (c/o Max Harrison Romanow, Trustee), 1010 Memorial Drive 5F, Cambridge, MA 02138 for permission to store 34,000 gallons of gasoline and 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel, for a total of 40,000 gallons underground at 323 William S. Canning
Minutes, page 120 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:17 p.m
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:17 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
4 Resolution ~ City Council obligate $11,000,000.00 of Bristol County ARPA funding for ; water and sewer infrastructure mandates
Minutes, page 123 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council for action
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 123 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:47 p.m
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:47 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · Meeting video · City meeting page
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
50 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Ann M. O'Neil-Souza as a member of the Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Mark Nassiff Jr. as a member of the Retirement Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and response from the Director of Financial Services regarding the balance in the Bank Street/Columbia Street Capital Project Account
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
To lift the matter from the table
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
3b Mayor and response from the Director of Financial Services regarding the balance in the Bank Street/Columbia Street Capital Project Account: Amended proposal
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposal be adopted, as amended
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposal be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
5 Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of 2,000,000.00 for a youth initiative proposed by Councilor Laura-Jean Washington
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposal by adding "or non-profits" and "or sports activities"
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposal by adding "or non-profits" and "or sports activities".” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the ARPA Coordinator to answer the Councilor's questions
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the ARPA Coordinator to answer the Councilor's questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
That the proposal be adopted, as amended
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposal be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
6 Mayor and order accepting gift of $100.00 for the Public Library from Helen Schultz in memory of her sister Katherine Rocha
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor and order accepting gift of weekly take-home crafts for children at the Public Library from Richard and Debby Danner valued at $100.00 per week
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
8 Mayor and order accepting gift of $40.00 for the Public Library from Joseph Lynch and Diane C. Greer in memory of Mary C. Harrington
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
9 Mayor and Acts Abolishing the Board of Police and the Board of Fire Commissioners
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
10 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the Fall River Environmental Police, MCOP Local 491
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
11 Mayor and TIF Agreement Amendment for Biount Fine Foods Corporation and Blount Realty, Inc., located at 630 Currant Road
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the matter be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
12e Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants:: $1,163,000 - MA EOEEA — Improve CSO infrastructure to mitigate effects from climate driven flooding
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer items #1 2a through 12e to the Committee on Finance
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer items #1 2a through 12e to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
13 Board of Election Commissioners and order authorizing polling places for State Primary Election on September 6, 2022 and State Election on November 8, 2022
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)
14 Board of Election Commissioners and order re: designating authority for assignment of police officers on Election Day
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
15 Community Preservation Committee request to present an update of accomplishments and 10 Anniversary of Community Preservation Act
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
16 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)
17 Fire Chief regarding off duty lifesaving actions of EMT Luke Farrell on July 20, 2022
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
18 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking (inserting) 530 Bank Street 160 Buffinton Street 144 Crawford Street 144 Forest Street 26 Oliver Street 26 Pear Street 387 Sprague Street 394 Buffinton Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 9 yeas to pass the ordinance with an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To pass.the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
“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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
19 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, parking prohibited at all times (inserting) Atlantic Boulevard (west side) From Pembroke Street northerly for a distance of 1,625 ft.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to pass the ordinance with an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
20 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1. ; .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
21 Resolution ~ Unregistered motorbikes traveling on city streets
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
22 Resolution — Require City Council approval for any stipend exceeding $2,000
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Raposo opposed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
23 Resolution — Collective bargaining agreements include cost analysis
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
24 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with the Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss complaints of odors emanating from the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
25 Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to discuss the timeline for the distribution of COVID-19 "premium pay" for City employees
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Cadime, Dionne
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Cadime and Michelle Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
26 Administration appropriate $325,000 of the Bristol County ARPA Funds to install a community ice skating rink at Kennedy Park
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
To take item #49 out of order
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take item #49 out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To approve the request
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the request.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
27 EMT Luke Farrell — Lifesaving actions while off duty
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citation be adopted
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the citation be adopted.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
28 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 19 feet of underground conduit on Hartwell Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
29 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 344 feet of underground conduit on Pearl Street and Spring Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
30 Massachusetts Electric Company ~ Installation of approximately 40 feet of underground conduit on Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
31 Romanow Real Estate Trust (c/o Max Harrison Romanow, Trustee) for permission to store 34,000 gallons of gasoline and 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel underground at 323 William S. Canning Boulevard ,
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
32 Warrant — State Primary Election — September 6, 2022
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
33 Application for Taxicab License — Town Transportation LLC, 168 Stevens St. (1 vehicle)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
34 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Justin Arroyo Edward A. Arruda Douglas J. Carvalho Michael Diniz Alyssa Griffith Josh Mcore Maria Perreault Devin Sousa
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
35 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Manuel J. Ferreira d/b/a J & S Auto Sales & Repair, Inc. located at 178 Aberdeen Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
36 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To take items #37 through #40 together
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items #37 through #40 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
40 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — June 16, 2022
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #37 through #40 be accepted and placed on file
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that items #37 through #40 be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To take items #41 through #47 together
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items #41 through #47 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
47 Special Meeting of the City Council — June 15, 2022
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #41 through #47 be approved
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that items #41 through #47 be approved.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
48 Thank you card from the Pacheco family
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and place on file
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
50 Dept. of Public Utilities — Liberty Utilities mid-term modification hearing — August 18, 2022
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:11 p.m
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:11 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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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