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May 16, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 31 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 48 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 49 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (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: 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: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters Jim Terrio, 53 Deicar Street - Dimax Geothermal
Minutes, page 50 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules and allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Mr.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 52 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:34 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:34 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
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
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order transferring $561,075.00 from the Operating Reserve Fund to the following Purchasing Salaries (Resignation Buyout) $ 30,017.00 Medicare (Collective Bargaining Agreement) $100,000.00 City Administration Salaries (Retirement Buyout) $ 14,000.00
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place the communication on file and to adopt the order
Yes: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to accept and place the communication on file and to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2 Mayor requesting confirmation.of Nikita Lynn Viera, MPH, to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
To take items 3a and 3b together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 3a and 3b together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
3b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following to the Board of Park Commissioners:: Appointment of Bernard J. McDonald
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment and appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment and appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
To take items 4a through 4d together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to take items 4a through 4d together.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Sampson)
Priority Communications
4d Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of streets as follows:: Steepbrook Terrace extending from Highland Farm Road to terminus
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
4e Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of streets as follows:: Wayland Street extending from North Main Street to dead end
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Laliberte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte opposed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Resolutions
6 The Director of Cemeteries shail fly a flag that has been flown over the United States Capitol Building at Oak Grove Cemetery during their Memorial Day observance in honor of all Fall River residents who made the ultimate sacrifice defending their country
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)
7 The City Council dedicate May 21-27, 2023 as Emergency Medical Services Week in honor of EMS workers that serve our community with vital health services
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)
9 The Committee on Finance convene with a member from the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Building Committee and a representative from Kaestle Boos, the electrical engineering company scheduled to work on the project, to discuss a general
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by striking out "Committee on Finance" and inserting "Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs." On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by striking out "Committee on Finance" and inserting "Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs." On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Citations
10 Durfee High School students participating in the Fall River Educational Television program and Annual Video Festival Class of 2023 Tomaz Cabral Eliane Centeio Bryce Choquette Brady Dias Aden Ferreira Ariana Fortes _ Emma Gomes Anthony Grannum
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
11 Debra Polselli — Retirement after 47 years of teaching
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
Orders: Hearings
12 David G. Fisher & John Costa, 236 Fieldstone Lane — Removal of 12: feet on 236 Fieldstone Lane ,
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
13 Robert Ferraz d/b/a Integrity Auto — 851 Globe Street ,
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Order — rescheduling Committee on Finance and Regular Meetings of the City Council from June 13, 2023 to June 6, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Laliberte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Laliberte opposed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
15 Auto Body Shop License Renewais David Ponte d/b/a Brougham Motors Inc. — 387 Bedford Street Michael Carvaiho d/b/a County Street Collision and Customizing — 958 County 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)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal , Mario P. Loureiro d/b/a Mario's Auto Repair and Sales, Inc. - 830 Globe Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
17 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Cynthia Forest Shelly Opoku Luis Parrilla Livery Drivers Otis Aliemeke Livery Vehicles Otis Aliemeke — one (1) vehicle Richard J. Oliveira — eight (8) vehicles
Minutes, page 5 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
18 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
19 Invitation to the Miguel A. Sanjurjo Bench Dedication Memorial ~ May 18,2023 ,
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the invitation be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the invitation be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
20h Drainlayer Licenses: ;: W.C. Smith & Son, Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To take items 21 and 22 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to take items 21 and 22 together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)
22 Regular Meeting ~ April 25, 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)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:33 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:33 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
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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