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June 27, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 35 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: Joseph D. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne
During the meeting:
- Councilor Laliberte arrived at 6:02 p.m
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 93 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings, with Councilors Dionne and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:08 p.m., with Councilors Cadime and Dionne absent and not voting List of documents and other exhibits used during the meeting Agenda (attached) DVD of meeting A true copy.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 97 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:24 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:24 p.m. with Councilors Cadime and Michelle Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, 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: 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: Shawn E. Cadime
32 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments to the Commission on Disability: Joseph A. Rioux
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
1b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments to the Commission on Disability: Maiza Silva, Esq.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
2a Mayor and orders to accept the following grants: $99,650 from MA EOEEA — Greening the Gateway Cities Implementation Grant Program
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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
2b Mayor and orders to accept the following grants: $147,727.27 from FEMA — Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
3 Mayor and order to accept donation from former Mayor William Flanagan of used furniture from the former Salter School
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Washington, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
4 Mayor and request to approve the creation of a Community Medicine Scheduling Coordinator position within the Emergency Medical Services Department
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the request be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the request be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $1,906,110.20 to the Stabilization Fund from the Fiscal Year 2022 Surplus Revenue
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
6 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $23,726.06 to Intergovernmental (Bristol County Agricultural School) from the Reserve Fund
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
7 Mayor and order re: a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure for 78 Thomas Street from David Gagnon (Parcel ID# K14-0061)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
Yes: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbstained: LaliberteAbsent: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Laliberte abstaining and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To take items 8a and 8b together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 8a and 8b together, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and Director of Human Resources to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and Director of Human Resources to answer questions, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
8b Mayor and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the following: The Fall River Police Superior Officer's Association, Local 1844
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file , and that the orders be adopted
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 , and that the orders be adopted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
Priority Communications
9 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
10 Planning Board recommendation not to approve the acceptance of Marier Street extending from North Main Street westerly to its current terminus
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the Planning Board recommendation be accepted and that the acceptance of Marier Street be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the Planning Board recommendation be accepted and that the acceptance of Marier Street be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
That the Planning Board recommendation be accepted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted that the Planning Board recommendation be accepted, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
Ordinances
12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Handicapped Parking removals Barnaby Street Bogle Street (east side) Bogle Street (west side) Bradford Avenue Haffards Street Kilburn Street Quequechan Street South Main Street William Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance. be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance. be passed through ordination, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
13 Proposed Ordinance — Zoning Board of Appeais and Planning Board fee schedule amendments
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Citations
14 James and Robert Karam — WSAR Celebration of 100" Year Anniversary (1923-2023)
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To take items 15 through 17 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take items 15 through 17 together, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Hearings
17 Richard Aguiar, 1500 President Avenue — Removal of 8 feet at 1500 President Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
19 Small Street extending from President Avenue to terminus
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
Orders: Miscellaneous
20 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Penacho Associates Ltd d/b/a Mike's Auto Body — 535 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 Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
21 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Penacho Associates Ltd d/b/a Complete Auto Tech Center — 535 Bay Street John Glass d/b/a JG Auto — 84 14" Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
22 Police Chief's report on licenses: Private Livery Drivers Otis Aliemeke Sheroze Asif Ateeb Asif Melanie A. Nadeau Luis G. Rosario Rivera Private Livery Vehicles Ateeb Asif — Two (2) Vehicles
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
23 Light Order — Barclay Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
24 Applications for Taxicab Licenses - Muhammad Shabbir d/b/a Shab in a Cab 2 vehicles)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, PelletierAbsent: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Pelletier and President Camara voting in the negative and with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
25 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Cadime absent oe and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
27 Petition submitted by Collin Dias to rename Third Street (between Bedford Street and Borden Street) to Jean Baptiste LePage Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the petition be referred to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the petition be referred to the Planning Board, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To send a letterto — the Planning Board asking that they recommend another area for a memorial if the proposed area in the petition is not suitable, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part of these minutes
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to send a letterto — the Planning Board asking that they recommend another area for a memorial if the proposed area in the petition is not suitable, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part of these minutes.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
28 Drainlayer License for ELJ, Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
32 Regular Meeting ~ June 6, 2023
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:26 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:26 p.m., with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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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