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October 11, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 29 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Michelle M. Dionne, Pamela S. Laliberte
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 57 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 57 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 6:01 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 6:01 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $14,953.28 from the General Fund Reserve to ' Elections, Expenses
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
3 Discussion with Administration and representatives from the Fall River Housing Authority regarding Home Rule Petition - An Act Authorizing the Fall River Housing Authority to convey a certain parcel of land to SouthCoast Hospital Group, Inc.
Minutes, page 60 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift Item 4 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to lift Item 4 from the table.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 62 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:15 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1e Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments to the Special Charter Review Committee: Michelle (Mimi) Larrivee
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointments
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, SampsonNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to confirm the appointments and the motion failed to carry, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pamela Laliberte, Leo Pelletier, Linda Pereira and Andrew Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
That the Council take item #3 before item #2
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the Council take item #3 before item #2.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
2 Mayor and order. transferring the sum of $14,953.28 from the General Fund Reserve to Elections, Expenses
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
Ordinances
5 Proposed ordinance — Reorganization of city departments
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That this proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that this proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, ; .” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Resolutions
6 Committee of Public Works and Transportation meet with residents of Grinnell and Jefferson Street areas, the Administrator of Community Utilities, and the City Engineer to discuss flooding issues ,
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
7 Administration consider the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to install cameras in all parks and playgrounds to ensure residents' safety
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding that the Administration notify the City Council of the cost estimate within 60 days
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding that the Administration notify the City Council of the cost estimate within 60 days.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Citations
8 Jim Lopes for being awarded the 2022 Department of Conservation and Recreation Innovation in interpretation Award
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Orders: Hearings
9 Romanow Real Estate Trust, Max Harrison TRS — Removal of 76 feet on Newton Street and 24 feet at 323 William S. Canning Boulevard (corner lot)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Orders: Miscellaneous
10 Warrant for the State Election to be held on November 8, 2022
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
12 Police Chief's report on licenses: - Taxicab Driver: .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, subject to payment of the overdue excise taxes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, subject to payment of the overdue excise taxes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
13 City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of Courtney Street from Highland ; , Avenue to Fieldstone Lane
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 City resident requesting no parking signs on Bigelow Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
16 City Engineer — Street opening less than 5 years at 170 Purchase Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Raposo, SampsonNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to approve the request, with Councilor Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To take items #17 through #21 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items #17 through #21 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
21 Special Meeting of the City Council — September 16, 2022
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #17 through #217
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve items #17 through #217.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
22 Department of Public Utilities Public Hearing for National Grid ~ Approval of an Alternative Basic Service Procurement Plan scheduled for October 41, 2022
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the notice and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to accept the notice and place it on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
23 Department of Public Utilities Public Hearing for National Grid — 3 Year Energy Efficiency Plan scheduled for October 27, 2022 .
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the notice and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to accept the notice and place it on file.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
Priority Communications (filed late)
Late 4a Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances. and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances. and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Late 8a Chorbishop Joseph F. Kaddo for the celebration of his 50 Anniversary of being ordained to the Priesthood
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous (filed late)
Late 13a City Council appointments to the Special Charter Review Committee: a, ¢ Attorney Rene Brown .
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To deny the order
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 Laliberte, it was voted to deny the order, with Councilors Kilby, Linda Pereira, Laura-Jean Washington and President Camara in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 21a Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: August 16, 2022 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Late 21c Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: September 16, 2022 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:04 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:04 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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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