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March 28, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 34 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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 116 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New Engiand, Inc, for one new jointly owned pole location as follows River Street One (1) joint pole location Install one jointly owned pole on River Street. National Grid is installing a new 45 foot class 2
Minutes, page 117 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the public hearing at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing at 5:59 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: .
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Ken Levesque to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Ken Levesque to speak, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
2 Discussion of proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions Paul Ferland, Administrator of Community Utilities, gave a brief overview of the proposed sewer and water budgets. Councilor Linda M. Pereira expressed concern regarding the water and
Minutes, page 119 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer this item to the City Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer this item to the City Council for action, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 120 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:58 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
During the meeting:
- President Camara returned to the podium at 7:45 p.m
29 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 4d out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take item 4d out of order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pereira)
To pass the proposed ordinances through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: DionneAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to pass the proposed ordinances through first reading, with Councilor Dionne opposed and Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and amended grant order in the amount of $3,900 from MA EOPSS for Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE
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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To lift from the table the proposal for Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $173,000 for Fall River Artist Culture Coalition Artist Recovery Program
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to lift from the table the proposal for Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $173,000 for Fall River Artist Culture Coalition Artist Recovery Program, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To approve the proposal
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to approve the proposal, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor and quitclaim deed re Article 97 protection of properties within the Watuppa Reservation Area
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place on file the communication and adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to accept and place on file the communication and adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and communication re Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Audit prepared by Roselli, Clark & Associates
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place on file the communication and schedule a joint meeting
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to accept and place on file the communication and schedule a joint meeting with the Administration and the independent auditor Roselli, Clark & Associates, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
To take item 12 out of order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item 12 out of order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
That Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that Mr.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances , and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Resolutions
5 City Council amend the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth, and Elder Affairs to include "Veterans", to emphasize support and commitment to the veteran residents of the city.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Citations
6i Student Veterans of America Chapter of Bristol Community College — for their leadership and dedication for Spring 2023: Master Sergeant John Wiilwerth
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
7 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc ~ one (1) joint pole location on River 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, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders - Miscellaneous
8 Auto Body Shop License Renewal Carl Garcia d/b/a Carl's Collision Center, Inc. located at 1591 Bay 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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
9 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: ; Joseph Ruggiero Sr. d/b/a First Ford Inc. located at 292 William S. Canning Blvd
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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
11 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
13g Drainlayer Licenses: ,: Steen Realty & Development Corporation
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 14, 15 and 17-20 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 14, 15 and 17-20 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
20 City Council — March 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)
16 City Council ~ February 28, 2023
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, as amended, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
21 Department of Public Utilities re: National Grid 2023 Energy Efficiency Reconciling Factors for effect May 1, 2023.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice 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 notice be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by President Camara, it was voted with 8 yeas to adopt the Emergency Preamble, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara) 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 Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with - Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:21 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:21 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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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