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March 14, 2023
4 meetings this evening, 20 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:30 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Leo O. Pelletier
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the City Council meeting at 5:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the City Council meeting at 5:58 p.m., with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Leo O. Pelletier
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
8 Jamal Irish, 111 Terri Marie Way, for the removal of curbing as follows: .
Minutes, page 98 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the public hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearings, with Councilors Shawn E. oe ' Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Leo O. Pelletier
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 100 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:52 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Washington and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:52 p.m., with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Laliberte)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Leo O. Pelletier
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor and orders appropriating:: $183,000.00 from the Operating Reserve Fund to Collector salaries (retirement buyout) $20,000.00 Purchasing salaries (reorganization) $50,000.00 City Administration (retirement buyout) $14,000.00
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2024 Water and Sewer rates
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinances to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation and the proposed budgets to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinances to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation and the proposed budgets to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
3 Mayor and request to increase ailocation by $6,004.56 from the Bristol County Treasury American Rescue Plan Act funding for two infrared "hot box" asphalt arrays for pothole and road repair
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve the request, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
Resolutions
5 Committee on Finance convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss how cable contracts are addressed .
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
6 City Council support future Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act applications for The Veterans' Kitchen, a non-profit volunteer group, in the amount of $50,000.00
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
Citations
7 Blessed Trinity Parish — Celebration of 125'" Anniversary (1898-2023)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
8 John Gonsalves, 149 Simmons Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 — Removal of 14 feet on Robeson Street at 644 Prospect Street (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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
9 Cynthia Teves, 26 McGowan Street - Removal of 7 feet at 26 McGowan Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
To take items 10 through 15 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items 10 through 15 together, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
15 Jamal Irish, 111 Terri Marie Way — Removal of 25.5 feet at 111 Terri Marie Way
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items 10 through 15
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt items 10 through 15, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Timothy Cabral d/b/a Aberdeen Auto LLC located at 163-165 Aberdeen Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
17 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver Michael Diniz
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
18e City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of the following streets:: Hayfield Lane from Highland Farm Road north and south to terminus
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the orders to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the orders to the Planning Board, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
19b Drainlayer Licenses:: Dixon, Incorporated
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses, with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:38 p.m., with Councilors Cadime and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, 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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