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February 28, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 30 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: Pamela S. Laliberte
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 83 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 6:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 6:02 p.m., with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting ; .” (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: 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
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:36 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:36 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, 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
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 5 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take item 5 out of order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
To waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions regarding this item
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions regarding this item.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Priority Matters
5 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the Fall River Police Association, MassCop Local 1854
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, RaposoNo: DionneAbsent: Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative and Councilor Washington 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.
To take items 14 and 15 out of order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items 14 and 15 out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Citations
4 Donna Johnson — Retirement after 28 years of working within the community
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
1 Mayor and order to accept the provisions of M.G.L.Chapter 200A, Section 9A, and ratify all actions previously taken pursuant to said section regarding disposition of abandoned funds
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)
2 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $1,071,959 to the School Appropriation ; from FY22 Surplus 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and grant order to accept and expend the following grant: 71,000.00 - Liberty Utilities - Sediment Remediation Project, South Watuppa Pond
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
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)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Committee Reports
6 Resolution — Discuss amenities available at the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve Trails
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
7 Resolution — Public Art Policy
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 8 and 9 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to take items 8 and 9 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
9 Resolution — Discuss future events and past events with community organizations
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the communication and 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 communication and resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances
10 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.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance thorugh second reading and enroliment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance thorugh second reading and enroliment, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Resolutions
11 The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the Police Chief and Corporation Counsel to discuss creating an ordinance allowing for the destruction of impounded, non-street legal vehicles.
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
12 The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss updates or revisions to ordinance related to hawkers and peddlers.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
16 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) — one (1) new pole on Bedford Street
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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
17 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto - located at 26 Burns Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
18 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto - located at 26 Burns Street Kirk Carrier d/b/a Kirk's Transmissions Inc. - located at 461 Globe Street
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)
19 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Domingoes Almeida, Jr Ronaid Cabral Alfred Coursey Gerald Pinault Samuel Smart Natasha Smith Livery Drivers Ronald Cabral
Minutes, page 6 · 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)
20 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
21 Planning Board Minutes — January 11, 2023
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
22 Public Hearings — February 14, 2023
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
23 Committee on Finance — February 14, 2023
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
24 City Council - February 14, 2023
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:05 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, 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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