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September 27, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 37 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: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 a. Mayor and order transferring the sum of $55,800.00 from the Sale of Burial Lots Fund to Cemetery Upgrades, Expenses
Minutes, page 50 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend transferring the sum of $52,000.00 from the Sale of Burial Lots Fund to Cemetery Expenses to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to recommend transferring the sum of $52,000.00 from the Sale of Burial Lots Fund to Cemetery Expenses to the full Council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
To recommend transferring the sum of $3,800.00 from the Sale of Burial Lots Fund to Cemetery Expenses to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to recommend transferring the sum of $3,800.00 from the Sale of Burial Lots Fund to Cemetery Expenses to the full Council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To recommend transferring the sum of $43,900.00 from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS, Expenses to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to recommend transferring the sum of $43,900.00 from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS, Expenses to the full Council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To recommend transferring the sum of $55,000.00 from the EMS Fund Stabilization Fund to EMS, Expenses to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to recommend transferring the sum of $55,000.00 from the EMS Fund Stabilization Fund to EMS, Expenses to the full Council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
3 Resolution — Administration consider implementing the use of body cameras by the Fail River Police Department
Minutes, page 51 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the item from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
To refer the matter to full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
4 Resolution — Administration provide update on the timeline for the distribution of COVID-19 "premium pay" for City employees
Minutes, page 51 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the item from table but the item was already on the table for consideration
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from table but the item was already on the table for consideration, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To refer the matter to full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full Council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 52 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:46 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:46 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
28 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $55,800.00 from the Sale of Burial Lots Fund to Cemetery Upgrades, Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $98,900.00 from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS, Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: salary schedule for Director of Fall River Emergency Management Agency
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Ordinances
5 Proposed Ordinance ~ Traffic, miscellaneous ; Section 1, Parking prohibited at ail times Green Street (west side) 235 feet north of Central Street, for a distance of 50 feet northerly Section 2. : .
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance thorough second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance thorough second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
6 Proposed ordinance — Act abolishing the Board of Fire Commissioners
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
7 Proposed ordinance — Act abolishing the Board of Police
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
8 Proposed ordinance — Establish position of Director of City Operations
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance 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 to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
9 Proposed ordinance — Reorganization of city departments
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
10 Proposed ordinance — Salary schedule for contract personne!
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: DionneAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting and Councilor Dionne opposed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
11 Proposed ordinance — Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads and non-union personnel
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, ' as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: DionneAbsent: Kilby
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, ' as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting and Councilor Dionne opposed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Citations
12 Italian Progressive Club — 100" Anniversary
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
13 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Sharon Acevedo Laura Ferreira Private Livery Driver Ateeb Asif
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
14 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: ; John Cordeiro d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, Inc. located at 635 Warren Street Manuel Felix d/b/a Felix Auto Collision Center located at 1201 Slade Street George Moreira d/b/a George's Auto Tech, LLC located at 581 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
15 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer: Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 349 located at 401 Bedford Street from Jason Ventura d/b/a AA Auto Repair & Sales, LLC to Jocasta M. Nadal and Darwin C. Valerio Hernandez d/b/a VN Auto Repair, LLC
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
16 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
17 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: August 16, 2022 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
18 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: September 16, 2022 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
19 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Jeffrey Gaudreau re: September 16, 2022 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
20 Fall River Public Library Annual Report
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
That the report be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the report be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
21 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — August 18, 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 41a Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs convene to discuss access to housing and homelessness with local community organizations
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Late 11b Representatives of the MBTA hold a public forum in Fail River to clarify what a yes or no vote means on the following ballot question, "Shall this city be added to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority?"
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 4a Resolution — Administration consider implementing the use of body cameras by the Fail River Police Department
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution 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 resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Late 4b Resolution — Administration provide update on the timeline for the distribution of COVID-19 "premium pay" for City employees
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous (filed late)
Late 15a Order — Rescheduling Committee on Finance and Regular Meetings of the City Council for the month of November
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:24 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:24 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, 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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