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September 13, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 72 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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Pamela S. Laliberte
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
1 Daniel Quintal, 73 Columbia Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing . Curbing - Combined Openings Opening to be to be Proposed After ue . Removed Added Alteration 23 Church Street 10.5' - 10'+/- O'+/- 20.5'+/
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
2 Elizabeth L. Pereira Ryan, 229 Hawthorne Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: , Existing Curbing Curbing Combined Openings Opening to be to be Proposed After — ‘Removed Added Alteration 229 Hawthorne Street 16' 13'+/- 4'+/- 25'+/
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
4 Fail River Financial MA, LLC, d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers, c/o MGG Investment .
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Raposo)
That items 5 and 6 be taken together and the hearings be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that items 5 and 6 be taken together and the hearings be opened.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
6 Fall River Financial MA, LLC, d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers, c/o MGG Investment Group LP, 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 53, New York, NY 10119 for permission to operate and maintain a pawnbroker and second hand article store, location at 1435 Pleasant Street (used jewelry and
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:09 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Pamela S. Laliberte
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: Nelson Vasquez, 210 Sunset Hill - MBTA
Minutes, page 44 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow for the letter from Patrick Higgins, currently not a Fall River resident, read during Citizen's Input
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow for the letter from Patrick Higgins, currently not a Fall River resident, read during Citizen's Input, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
2a Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: ;: $268,132 - MA DCR — Extend the Quequechan River Rail Trail
Minutes, page 44 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the full Council for action, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2b Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: ;: $100,000 ~ U.S, EPA — Lead pipe inventory and-public engagement program
Minutes, page 45 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Administrator of Community Utilities, Paul Ferland, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administrator of Community Utilities, Paul Ferland, to answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Pereira)
To refer the order to the full Council for adoption
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the full Council for adoption, with .” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
2c Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: ;: $148,500 — MA EOEEA - Final design and permits to repair Sawdy Pond Dam
Minutes, page 45 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full Council for adoption
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 full Council for adoption, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
2d Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: ;: $379,875 — MA EOEEA — Mitigate effects of nutrient pollution in the So. Watuppa Pond
Minutes, page 45 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted, contingent upon approval for ARPA funds by the Bristol County Treasury
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted, contingent upon approval for ARPA funds by the Bristol County Treasury, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To refer the matter to full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full council for action, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the Fall River Environmental Police, MCOP Local 491
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full Council for action, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Quarter 4 Budget Report The Director of Financial Services provided a brief overview of the Fiscal Year 2022 Quarter 4
Minutes, page 44 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the report to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the report to the full Council for action, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 44 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:36 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:36 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Pamela S. Laliberte
54 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tyler Antaya as the Director of Management Information Services
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
2c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments to the Cultural Council: Richard R. Pelletier
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointments, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
3 Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of $164,350.00 for Fitness Court initiative proposed by Councilor Linda M. Pereira
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposal by reducing the amount to $114, 350.00
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposal by reducing the amount to $114, 350.00, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To waive rules to allow the ARPA Director, Kara Humm, to One Government Center ¢ Fall River, MA 02722 TEL 508-324-2220 ¢ FAX 508-324-2211 ¢ EMAIL city_clerks@fallriverma.org answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive rules to allow the ARPA Director, Kara Humm, to One Government Center ¢ Fall River, MA 02722 TEL 508-324-2220 ¢ FAX 508-324-2211 ¢ EMAIL city_clerks@fallriverma.org answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
To adopt the proposal as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the proposal as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
4 Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of $145,000.00 for Solar Flashing Stop and Pedestrian Signs initiative proposed by Councilor Linda M.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposal by allowing the Traffic Division to allot how many stop signs or flashing lights are needed as long as the grand total of all items is 100
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposal by allowing the Traffic Division to allot how many stop signs or flashing lights are needed as long as the grand total of all items is 100, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To waive rules to allow the ARPA Director to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive rules to allow the ARPA Director to answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
That the proposal be adopted, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposal be adopted, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and resolution citing the Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2022 Blue Cross/Blue Shield National Fitness Campaign
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
6 Mayor and TIF Agreement Amendment for Blount Fine Foods Corporation and Blount Realty, Inc., located at 630 Currant Road
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the.rules to allow City Administrator Seth Thomas Aitken to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the.rules to allow City Administrator Seth Thomas Aitken to answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
That the agreement be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the agreement be adopted, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor, resolution and Planning Board recommending approval to amend the Waterfront Downtown HD Zone to include Globe Mills Avenue and surrounding areas
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the communications from the Mayor and the Planning Board and to adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to accept the communications from the Mayor and the Planning Board and to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
8 Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 8A through 8C together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to take items 8A through 8C together, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
8c Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants:: $12,000.00 ~ Last Call Foundation — Health, Safety and Welfare of Firefighters
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
9 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
10 Resolution — City Council obligate $1 1,000,000.00 of Bristol County ARPA funding for water and sewer infrastructure mandates
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive rules to allow ARPA Director Kara Humm to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive rules to allow ARPA Director Kara Humm to answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
To waive the rules to allow Seth Thomas Aitken, City Administrator, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Seth Thomas Aitken, City Administrator, to answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To waive rules to allow Vice-President Dionne to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive rules to allow Vice-President Dionne to speak, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
To adopt the resolution, as amended, from a total of $11,000,000 to $6,000,000 and to include that Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended, from a total of $11,000,000 to $6,000,000 and to include that Mr.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking (inserting) ; 192 Baylies Street 75 Boutwell Street Brownell Street 76 Holden Street 106 Hudson Street 544 No. Underwood Street 241 Pine Street Remington Avenue (Bicentennial Park) .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Laliberte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to pass the proposed ordinance with an emergency preamble, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
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 Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
13 Proposed ordinance — Act abolishing the Board of Fire Commissioners
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
14 Proposed ordinance — Act abolishing the Board of Police
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
15 Proposed ordinance ~ Establish position of Director of City Operations
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
16 Proposed ordinance — Reorganization of city departments
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
17 Proposed ordinance — Salary schedule for contract personnel
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
19 Resolution — Stormwater accounts for properties located east of the No. Watuppa Pond
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Ordinances
21 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
That proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Resolutions
22 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to review stormwater fee ordinance
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
23 Name the song "Sing" as the official children's song of the City of Fall River in honor of Joseph Raposo
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To take items 24 and 25 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take items 24 and 25 together, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Citations
25 Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 9 ~ 100" Anniversary
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Hearings
26 Daniel Quintal, 73 Columbia Street — 20.5 +/- feet at 23 Church Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
27 Elizabeth L. Pereira Ryan, 229 Hawthorne Street — 25 +/- feet at 229 Hawthorne Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
28 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. — One (1) joint pole relocation and one (1) joint pole location on Fourteenth Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
29c Fall River Financial MA, LLC, d/b/a Fail River Pawnbrokers to operate and maintain a pawnbroker and second hand article store at the following locations: 1435 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
30 Order - Rescheduling Committee on Finance and Regular Meetings of the City Council for the month of November
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
31 Application for Taxicab License — Fall River Taxi Service, Inc., 67 Talbot Street 1 vehicle) .
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
32 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Nayla M. Alasmar Robert Digiuseppe Joyce Fels Paula Medeiros
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
33 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Fernando P. DaSilva d/b/a Brodeur's Service Station located at 109 Barrett Street Marco Tavares d/b/a Auto Shop located at 325 Oman Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
34 Claims
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
35b Drainlayer Licenses:: William Anthony Excavating, Inc.
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
36 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — July 21, 2022
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Raposo)
To take items #37 through #39 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take items #37 through #39 together, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
39 Regular meeting of the City Council — August 16, 2022
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #37 through #40 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that items #37 through #40 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Other Potential Matters Acted Upon
39c Regular meeting of the City Council — August 16, 2022: $148,500 — MA EOEEA - Final design and permits to repair Sawdy Pond Dam
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
39d Regular meeting of the City Council — August 16, 2022: $379,875 — MA EOEEA - Mitigate effects of nutrient pollution in the So. Watuppa Pond
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 9 · 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 Councilor Laliberte absent and_not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
39e Regular meeting of the City Council — August 16, 2022: $1,163,000 —- MA EOEEA - Improve CSO infrastructure to mitigate effects from climate driven flooding (referred 8-16-22)
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 9 · 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 Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
To have the City Clerk read a communication from Councilor Laliberte resigning from the position of City Council President and the City Clerk read the communication, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to have the City Clerk read a communication from Councilor Laliberte resigning from the position of City Council President and the City Clerk read the communication, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:02 p.m., with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
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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