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July 18, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 28 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 125 · 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 President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 126 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 5:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 5:58 p.m., with President Camara and Councilors Laliberte and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (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: Leo O. Pelletier
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Discussion re: hiring and retaining of police officers
Minutes, page 128 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the item
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to table the item, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 128 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:23 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:23 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, 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
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dennis F. Soares to the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of John LaPointe to the Traffic Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
4 Mayor and proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $450,000.00 for preliminary design efforts in Stafford Square
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication and proposal to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication and proposal to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $3,000,000.00 for the City's participation in the Route 79 Project to upgrade the drainage system and other improvements in this area
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication and proposal to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication and proposal to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
6 Mayor and order requesting approval of a five year contract for school bus transportation with Whaling City Transit
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Kenneth Pacheco, COO, Fall River School Department, and Richard Reed, Consultant for Fall River School Department, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Kenneth Pacheco, COO, Fall River School Department, and Richard Reed, Consultant for Fall River School Department, to answer questions, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
To accept the communication and place it on file and 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 accept the communication and place it on file and to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)
7 Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 4 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the report to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the report to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Priority Communications
8 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
9 Historical Commission requesting one (1) appointment by the City Council
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the communication and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Citations
10 Richard and Debbie Danner - Continued public service and civic engagement with the Fall River Public Library and community at large
Minutes, page 3 · 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, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
11 Bobby Justin —- The 48" Anniversary of "Bobby Justin Day"
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
12 Peter Whalen, 101 Millers Drive, N. Dartmouth, MA 02747— Removal of 20 feet on 4 Judson Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
13 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver Kailey A. Minor Steven Moore Samantha Paakkinen Livery Drivers Muhammad Javed Livery Vehicles Muhammad Javed — One (1) Vehicle
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
14 Revocation of permit for the storage of inflammabies (no tanks installed): Romanow Real Estate c/o Max Harrison Romanow, 323 William S. Canning Boulevard
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
16 Communication from Robert Schenck, 79 18" Street, re water drain repair reimbursement
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
17 Drainlayer License — Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
18 Final Report ~ Acceptance of Smail Street, extending from President Avenue to a dead end
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the final report
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the final report, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
19 Final Report — Acceptance of Courtney Street, extending from Highland Avenue to Fieldstone Lane
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the final report
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve the final report, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To take items 20 and 21 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to take items 20 and 21 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
21 Committee on Finance — June 27, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
22 Regular Meeting — June 27, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, as amended, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
23 Massachusetts Dept. of Public Utilities Notice of Filing, Public Hearing and Request for Comments re Mid-term Modification to 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan with a deadline of Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira 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: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:25 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:25 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, 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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