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January 24, 2023
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: 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
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 196 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the public hearing at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the public hearing at 6:05 p.m., with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting. coy a .” (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: 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
During the meeting:
- President Camara returned to the podium at 6:29 p.m
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Transfers and appropriations , Bridget Almon, Director of Financial Services, explained that the Commonwealth of a Massachusetts had provided the City with funds from the Opioid Settlement and a stabilization co fund was necessary to store acquired reserve. until it has been organized appropriately.
Minutes, page 199 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Shawn E. a Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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: 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
During the meeting:
- President Camara returned to the podium at 7:30 p.m
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1d Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments to the Council on Aging: Lorraine Sherry
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointments, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and notification of Fall River Housing Authority appointment of Commissioner Jo Ann Bentley as the designee to the Community Preservation Committee.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the notification and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to accept the notification and place it on file, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Laliberte)
To take items 3 through 7 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items 3 through 7 together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
7b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments to the Council on Aging: Joyce Landry
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointments and reappointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointments and reappointments, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)
8a Mayor and Orders:: To create a stabilization fund to be called "Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization . Fund"
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
8 yeas to adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
8b Mayor and Orders:: Transferring the sum of $931,039.86 from the General Fund to the Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
8c Mayor and Orders:: Accept the fourth paragraph of MGL Ch. 40, Section 5B, which provides for the dedication to a stabilization fund to be effective for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
9 Mayor and Department of Community Utilities - Water Division's proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $2,000,000 for Waterfront Storm Water Corridor Project for Route 79 ,
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
10 Mayor and Department of Community Utilities - Water Division's proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $3,000,000 for the partial removal of 450 lead service lines from curb stop to water meter for residential customers
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
11 Mayor and request for extension to submit the Quarter 2 budget report to the City Council in February
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pereira)
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Committee Reports
13 Resolution — Administration prepare presentation to address the needs of City Parks and leagues, including football and baseball fields
Recommended by the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
14 Transfer of auto repair license no. 263 located at 830 Globe Street from Jose Beirao d/b/a Beirao's Auto Repair Co., Inc. to Mario P. Loureiro d/b/a Marios Auto Repair & Sales, Inc.
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
15 The City Council and Administration requesting that Representatives and Senators in both the state and federal government begin aiding in the process to add Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park to the National Historic Parks Registry.
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
16 The Administration, a representative from the Assessor's office and a representative from the Department of Veteran's Services provide financial information re the City's participation with Massachusetts Tax Work-Off Program
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
Orders: Hearings
17 Massachusetts Electric Company — one (1) new pole in front of 143 Guild Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and .” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Joseph Silva d/b/a Supreme Auto, located at 421 Third Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Cadime absent .” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
20 Revocation of License for an Auto Repair Shop at request of owner: Luis Pereira d/b/a LP Auto Repair, 1201 Slade Street, License No. 311
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
21 Police Chief's report on licenses: ; 2023 Taxicab Drivers Akeem Barlow Roger W. Correia Maurice Lievesley Jeff C. Middleton Antonio Sparshott 2023 Livery Drivers Ferhat Ozakcaoglu 2023 Livery Vehicles Ferhat Ozakcoaglu -Mercedes GLE350
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
22 City Council meeting schedule from February through December 2023
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, SampsonNo: RaposoAbsent: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Raposo voting in the negative and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claim 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 claim to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
24 Letter from Kevin Aguiar re School Committee Members Compensation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay, with President Camara voting in the negative and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting, to refer the letter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation with the stipulation that the Committee would not act on this matter until they received correspondence regarding the School Committee's input and. to send a letter to the School Committee informing them of this action, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
25 Planning Board Minutes - December 14, 2022
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the minutes and place them on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes and place them on file, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 26-31 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items 26-31 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
31 City Council — January 10, 2023
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items 26-31
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve items 26-31, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 24a Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: January 3, 2023 alleged violation by City Council _
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the complaint 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 complaint to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:56 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:56 p.m., with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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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