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April 11, 2023
4 meetings this evening, 41 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 · Revised agenda · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the City Council at 6:51 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 at 6:51 p.m.” (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: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 63 · 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 President Camara. and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with President Camara , and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 63 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 63 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the public hearing at 7:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the public hearing at 7:09 p.m., with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, 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, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: , - Len Tavares, 602 Third Street - Veterans Robert Guineio, 258 Savoie Street — Veterans
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules regarding the time limit for both Len- Tavares and:Robert Guineio
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Washington and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules regarding the time limit for both Len- Tavares and:Robert Guineio, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting. a Nelson Vasquez, 210 Sunset Hill - Accountability Joe Carvalho, 400 Columbia Street — Citizen Input .” (Motion: Sampson, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:29 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Washington and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:29 p.m., with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte-and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Cadime)
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: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier
33 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments to the Election Commission a. Ryan Lyons
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the reappointment, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting. b.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
To approve the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the reappointment, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
3 Mayor and communication re School Committee input relating to compensation adjustments
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication 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 communication be accepted and placed on file, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
4 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Medical Services Budget
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed budget to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed budget to the Committee on Finance, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
5 Mayor and Councilor Laura-Jean Washington – proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $50,000 for The Veterans' Kitchen of Fall River, Inc.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the item
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, RaposoNo: Kilby, Pereira, SampsonAbsent: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 3 yeas, 3 nays to table the item, with Vice President Pereira and Councilors Kilby and Laura-Jean Washington voting in the negative and President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
6 Mayor and Community Development Agency Year Four Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
7 Mayor and resolution to adopt the City of Fall River Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
8 Mayor and request to amend the following: a. Planning Board Schedule of Fees b. Zoning Board Schedule of Fees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That both items be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that both items be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports
9 Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the budgets
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was voted to adopt the budgets, with Councilor Dionne in opposition and President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
10 Resolution – Discuss creation of an ordinance to address the compensation of future School Committee members, City Councilors and Mayors
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Ordinances
11 Proposed Ordinance – Amend the name of the standing committee named "Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs" to read as "Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth, Elder and Veterans Affairs."
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Pereira, RaposoNo: SampsonAbsent: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Washington opposed and President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
12 Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1 Parking prohibited at all times Benton Street, North side, Starting at a point 147 feet west of Manchester Street for a distance of 50 feet west Section 2 Thirty-minute parking
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
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 second reading and enrollment, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
13 Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
14 Proposed Ordinances – Water and Sewer Rates
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: DionneAbsent: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Dionne opposed and President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Resolutions
15 The Committee on Finance convene with the administration to discuss if revenue from park fees can be directed toward the Park Division budget
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
Citations
16 Fall River Auxiliary Police Unit a. Deputy Chief Charles J. Cullen – Commanding Officer, 1997-2022 b. Sergeant Jose L. Batista, 1997-2022 c. Officer David L. Cabral, 2017-2022 d. The Late Lieutenant Lino J. Farias, 1992-2021
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
17 Jeremy Corriveau, 146 Elizabeth Street – Removal of 8 feet at 146 Elizabeth Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
18 Joseph D. Melo, d/b/a JDM & Sons, Inc. – 1262 Brayton Avenue
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
19 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Brian Vieira d/b/a Aime's Auto Repair Inc., located at 88 Earle Street
Minutes, page 1 · 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, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
20 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver Dan P. Lockley Sherry Mann Jonathan Rivo Second Hand License Renewals Curt Barreira d/b/a Jimmy Jr's Tire Service – 729 Davol Street Joseph Bilan d/b/a BP Auto Service Repair, Inc. – 1091 South Main Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
21 Claims
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
22 Letter from Mark Denardo, 31 Beattie Street, re neighborhood noise from businesses
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Regulations, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
23 Drainlayer Licenses: a. Khoury Excavating Inc.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
24 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes – January 19, 2023
Minutes, page 1 · 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, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
25 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes – February 16, 2023
Minutes, page 1 · 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, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To take items 26 through 28 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 28 together, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
28 City Council – March 28, 2023
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items 26 through 28
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve items 26 through 28, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 15a The City Council create a program dedicating $500,000 of Bristol County ARPA Funding to veteran group assistance with a cap of $50,000 per organization
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Late 15b The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss the creation of a Tax Work Off Program for veterans
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:07 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:07 p.m, with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, 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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