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May 30, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 27 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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 22 · 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 Laliberte and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 23 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilors Laliberte and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Laliberte arrived at 6:21 p.m
- President Camara returned to the podium at 6:29 p.m
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 26 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:57.p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:57.p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order accepting gift of a framed paintings, sketches and miscellaneous items relating to Lodovico Cremonini for the Fall River Public Library from Rosemary Capanna.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Priority Communications
2 Fail River Retirement Board notification of public meeting re: cost of living adjustment on May 31, 2023
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
3 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the recommended amendments 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 recommended amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
4 Order - Auto Repair Shop License for Robert Ferraz d/b/a Integrity Auto —- 851 Globe Street
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
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)
5 Order - Auto Repair Shop License Renewal for Mario P. Loureiro d/b/a Mario's Auto Repair and Sales, Inc. — 830 Globe Street
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
6 Communication from anonymous resident re: taxi companies
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking Fourth Street Barnaby Street Crawford Street Grove Street Holden Street Mason Street Rock Street South Oxford Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted with 8 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilor 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.
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 Washington, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Salary increase for School Committee members
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, RaposoNo: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to pass through first reading and the motion failed to carry, with Councilors Pereira, Washington as well as President Camara voting in the negative and with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Cost of Living Adjustments for Elected Officials
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass through first reading
Yes: Kilby, Laliberte, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to pass through first reading and the motion failed to carry, with Councilors Dionne, Raposo, Washington as well as President Camara voting in the negative and with = Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Ordinances
12 Proposed Ordinance — Amendment to the duty of property owners to keep premises free of litter and weeds
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
13 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc - One (1) new jointly owned pole location, two (2) jointly owned pole relocations and one (1) solely owned pole relocation on President Avenue and North Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Pedro L. Fernandez William J. Scurio, Sr.
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
15 Revocation of permit for the storage of inflammables (removal of tanks): ; Yates Realty Trust, 222 Sykes Road
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
16 City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of Lisbon Street from Clay Street to dead end
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Planning Board, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
17 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)
18 Letter from Sandra Garcia, 120 Jules Street, re requiring permits to remove trees on private property
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
19 Structure on or over a public way application for Fall River Day of Portugal Festival Committee located at South Main Street near Fall River District Court
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the application be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the application be approved, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
20 Structure on or over a public way application for Steppingstone Inc. located between 111 Durfee Street and 134 Durfee Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the application be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the application be approved, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
21b Drainlayer Licenses: ;: HM Lopes LLC
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the licenses be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the licenses be approved, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 22 through 24 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 22 through 24 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
24 Regular Meeting — May 16, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 12a The Committee on Regulations meet to discuss taxi ordinances
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part of these minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:37 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:37 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, 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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