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February 14, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 41 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 87 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 89 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the public hearing at 6:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the public hearing at 6:02 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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
39 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for extension to submit the Quarter 2 budget report to the City Council in February (objected to on 1-24-23)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item from the. table and that the communication 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 to lift item from the. table and that the communication be , accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To take item 19 out of order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take item 19 out of order.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To take item 15 out of order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take item 15 out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
5c Mayor requesting approvals as follows:: Resolution — TIE Agreement for Hyde Development, LLC — 439 Pine Street (former Lincoln School)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolutions
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 Pereira, it was voted to adopt the resolutions, with Councilor Dionne 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 Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 2 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item 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 item to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michelle Hamilton as Veteran's Agent
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel R. Lane as Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
4b Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel R. Lane as Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors: Mary E. Hargraves
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointments.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
7b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments to the Redevelopment Authority ,: John R. Erickson
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointments.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Laliberte)
8 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael D. Farias to the Planning Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Laliberte)
9 Mayor and order accepting gift of a framed picture of President Abraham Lincoln with
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
10e Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: $9,458 — MA EOPSS -— To teach fire and life safety to children in schools and seniors at home .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
11 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $1,300,000.00 to the Stabilization Fund from FY22 Surplus Revenue
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
12 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $366,069.80 to the OPEB Fund from FY22 Surpius Revenue
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
13 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $50,000 to the Heaith and Human Services — Department Expenses from the Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
14 Mayor and order appropriating $55,000 from the CPA Undesignated Fund for CPA Open Space/Outdoor Recreation (Ball Park Lights @ Maplewood Park)
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
16 Mayor and Five Year Financial Forecast
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
17 Mayor and notification from Massachusetts Department of Revenue of available funds of FY 2023 free cash certification
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notification be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the notification be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
18 Mayor and Councilor Andrew J. Raposo - proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $173,000 for Fall River Artist Culture Coalition Artist Recovery Program
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the item
Yes: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pelletier, Pereira, SampsonNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to table the item, with Councilors Cadime, Pamela Laliberte and Andrew Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
Committee Reports
20 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking (inserting) .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
9 yeas, to adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was voted, 9 yeas, to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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 Kilby 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
21 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1 Loading Zone Only Nashua Street (South side) 56 feet west of Lawrence Street for a distance of 35 feet westerly. .
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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
22 Massachusetts Electric Company — five (5) new poles on Star Street and Eclipse Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
23 Massachusetts Electric Company — one (1) new pole and 85 feet of underground conduit on High Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
24 Massachusetts Electric Company — one (1) new pole and 105 feet of underground conduit on Belmont Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
25 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Michael Carvalho d/b/a County St. Collision and Customizing, located at 946 County Street Robert Luongo d/b/a Bob's Auto Sales, located at 643 Brayton Avenue
Minutes, page 5 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
26 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Laura Ferreira Livery Drivers Ferhat Ozakcaoglu
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Communigations: Invitations: Petitions
27 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims 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 claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
28 Thank you card from Colleen A. Taylor.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the card 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 card be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
29 Letter from Austin Feng re: creation of zoning ordinance for "Short Term Rentals"
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the letter to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the letter to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
30 Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: January 3, 2023 alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the response be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the response be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
31 Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by oO Patrick Higgins re: January 10, 2023 alleged violation by City Council =
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the response be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the response be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
32 2022 Year-End Report from the Commissioners of the Southeastern Regional Planning . and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
33 Drainlayer Licenses: . a. ATW Line Painting & Construction LLC
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the license.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
34 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes —- December 15, 2022
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To take items 35 through 38 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 35 through 38 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
38 City Council Special Meeting — January 31, 2023
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:43 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.” (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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