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Fall River City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Meeting night

August 16, 2022

3 meetings this evening, 60 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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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, 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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the hearing be opened

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 118 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 118 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the hearing be closed

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 119 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the hearing be opened

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 119 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the hearing be closed

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 119 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the hearing be opened

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 119 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the hearing be closed

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 120 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 6:17 p.m

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 118 (PDF)

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, 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

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the matter to the full council for action

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 full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 123 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 123 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 8:47 p.m

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 123 (PDF)

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, 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

Priority Matters

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

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the reappointment

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Mark Nassiff Jr. as a member of the Retirement Board

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the reappointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lift the matter from the table

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposal be adopted, as amended

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To amend the proposal by adding "or non-profits" and "or sports activities"

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the ARPA Coordinator to answer the Councilor's questions

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposal be adopted, as amended

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

9 Mayor and Acts Abolishing the Board of Police and the Board of Fire Commissioners

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the matter be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer items #1 2a through 12e to the Committee on Finance

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Priority Communications

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

14 Board of Election Commissioners and order re: designating authority for assignment of police officers on Election Day

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

15 Community Preservation Committee request to present an update of accomplishments and 10 Anniversary of Community Preservation Act

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

16 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

17 Fire Chief regarding off duty lifesaving actions of EMT Luke Farrell on July 20, 2022

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Committee Reports

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

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To pass the ordinance

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ordinance: all readings and final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To pass the ordinance

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ordinance: all readings and final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

20 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1. ; .

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

21 Resolution ~ Unregistered motorbikes traveling on city streets

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

23 Resolution — Collective bargaining agreements include cost analysis

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolutions

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · 7–2

To adopt the resolution

Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Cadime, Dionne

From the minutes

“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.

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item #49 out of order

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the request

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Citations

27 EMT Luke Farrell — Lifesaving actions while off duty

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the citation be adopted

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Orders: Hearings

28 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 19 feet of underground conduit on Hartwell Street

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

29 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 344 feet of underground conduit on Pearl Street and Spring Street

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

30 Massachusetts Electric Company ~ Installation of approximately 40 feet of underground conduit on Pleasant Street

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

32 Warrant — State Primary Election — September 6, 2022

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

33 Application for Taxicab License — Town Transportation LLC, 168 Stevens St. (1 vehicle)

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

36 Claims

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items #37 through #40 together

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

40 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — June 16, 2022

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That items #37 through #40 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 items #37 through #40 be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items #41 through #47 together

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

47 Special Meeting of the City Council — June 15, 2022

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That items #41 through #47 be approved

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

48 Thank you card from the Pacheco family

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and place on file

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices

50 Dept. of Public Utilities — Liberty Utilities mid-term modification hearing — August 18, 2022

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 10:11 p.m

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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