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October 25, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 28 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: 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: Shawn E. Cadime
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 68 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 68 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
1 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc, for new jointly owned pole locations and relocations as follows: .
Minutes, page 69 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 69 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 69 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:05 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3b 000,000.00 from Fiscal Year 2022 had been covered. Ms. Almon stated it had been covered.: Mayor and order transferring the sum of $180,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Stabilization Fund to Law, Expenses
Minutes, page 71 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Resolution — Discuss funding for construction of storage area/facility (tabled 6-28-22).
Minutes, page 72 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
5 Resolution — Discuss plans to improve. city parks and baseball fields (tabled 3-22-22)
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the City Council Committee of Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the City Council Committee of Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:38 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
19 recorded votes, 4 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, 5 yeas, 4 nays
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to confirm the appointments, 5 yeas, 4 nays, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pamela Laliberte and Leo Pelletier 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.
2 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $1,370,000.00 from the Tax Levy to School appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
3 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $180,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Stabilization Fund to Law, Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
4 Mayor and order appropriating $2,205 as follows: 1,995.00 for CPA Historic Resources Preservation Projects 210.00 for CPA Community Housing
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
5 Mayor and amended orders of taking for the MBTA Southcoast Rail Program Off-Site Traffic Mitigation Improvements at the intersection of President Avenue and North Main Street
Minutes, page 2 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
6 Mayor and Fiscal Year 2023 — Quarter 1 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
7b Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants:: $65,000.00 - MA EOPSS — FRPD will purchase 9 new Speed Radar Signs, 30 Bicycle Helmets and Reflective Bands, and compensate officers to conduct traffic enforcement during the yearly 6 MRS campaigns.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Washington and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Pereira)
8 Mayor and order accepting a donation of two paintings to the Fall River Public Library from artist Sheila Oliveira
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Resolutions
9 The City Council supports the Southcoast Rail Project and encourages residents to vote in favor of Fall River being added to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted to adopt the resolution, as amended, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Orders: Hearings
10 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. — Six (6) new joint pole locations and two (2) joint pole relocations on Bedford and Seabury Streets.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
12 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: , Steven Melo d/b/a Choice Collision Center, Inc, located at 645 Brayton Avenue Shaun Silva d/b/a Globe Auto, Inc, located at 165 Tucker Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
13 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Shaun Silva d/b/a Globe Auto, Inc, located at 165 Tucker Street Luis Pimentel d/b/a L and S Auto Inc, located at 1138 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
14 City Council Appointments to the Special Charter Review Committee: * Attorney Rene Brown * Timothy Campos * Daniel Robillard « Councilor Laura-Jean Washington
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pelletier, Pereira, SampsonNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pamela Laliberte and Andrew Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Claims ,
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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
16 Planning Board Minutes - August 10, 2022
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
17 Attorney General Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: April 26, 2022 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the item 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 item be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 8a Resolution — Discuss plans to improve city parks and baseball fields
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, 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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