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September 12, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 53 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
Absent: Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Laura-Jean Sampson
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 143 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:07 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 6:07 p.m., with Councilors Pelletier and .” (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: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier, Laura-Jean Sampson
During the meeting:
- Councilor Laliberte arrived at 6:12 p.m
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: Deolinda Camara, 5-Wayland Street — No one is doing their job ‘ Eileen Raposa, 813 Meridian Street - Meridian Street/Davis Park playground
Minutes, page 144 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules and allow Ms
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Ms.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
To waive the rules to allow Alan Macomber, 1 Hope Street, Westport, MA, to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Alan Macomber, 1 Hope Street, Westport, MA, to speak, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
2 Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 4 Budget Report : Bridget Almon, Director of Financial Services, stated that the Quarter 4 Budget Report was no longer accurate because the end-of-year entries for various departments had not yet been
Minutes, page 145 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the item
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the item, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
3 Discussion with Administration and representatives from the Department of Emergency ; Medical Services, Community Development Agency. and the Homeless and Substance Use Disorder Outreach Services re funding and contracting of a Mental .
Minutes, page 145 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the item
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to table the item, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Laliberte)
4 Discussion with Administration re strategies to decrease the number of homeless encampments within the City.
Minutes, page 146 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 146 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:26 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:26 p.m., with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier, Laura-Jean Sampson
46 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ashley DaCunha to the Historical Commission
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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
2a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission: Elizabeth A. De Block
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Laliberte)
2b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission: Richard R. Mancini
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Vania Marie Noverca-Viveiros 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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
4 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Antao to the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington . absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and order to accept the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) Destination Development Capital (DDC) Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 to fund the purchase of a trolley bus.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and resolution to execute the CDA Section 108 Loan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of $2,500,000 for replacement of fire apparatus and equipment
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
7 Mayor and loan order (with emergency preamble) re. Fall River School Department's proposal to Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation project
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, RaposoAbsent: Pelletier, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
That the loan orderbe — authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the loan orderbe — authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
8 Mayor and proposed ordinance re panhandling restrictions
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
9 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the 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 Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
10 Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking Hamlet Street Middle Street Winter Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, RaposoAbsent: Pelletier, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, — passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals Fifth Street Alden Street Barnaby Street Bradford Avenue Buffinton Street Charles Street Division Street Globe Street Merchant Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
12 Proposed Ordinance - Amendments regarding registered and certified mail notification requirements
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
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 first reading, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
13 Proposed Ordinance — Thin-Film Plastic Bags
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, PereiraNo: RaposoAbsent: Pelletier, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Raposo opposed and with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
14 Order accepting the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5N, allowing the City to establish a program to reduce a veteran's or veteran's spouse's property tax obligation in exchange for volunteer services
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
15 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1.
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
16 Proposed Ordinance - Community Medicine Scheduling Coordinator
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
17 Proposed Ordinance — Renaming of standing committee to "Committee on Human . Services, Housing, Elder and Veterans' Affairs"
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Resolutions
18 The Committee on Finance reconvene with a representative from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the City Administrator and the City Engineer for an update on the progress of the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
20 The Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with interested parties to discuss development of Davis Park and related funding. oO
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Citations
21 Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program — honoring of the pivotal legacy of Lewis H. Latimer, "The Renaissance Man"
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
22 Derek Sousa, 50 Hayfield Lane — removal of 8 feet at 50 Hayfield Lane
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
23 Seafox Holdings LLC, 515 Sanford Road, Westport, MA 02790 — removal of 85.6 feet ; at 1375 Airport Road
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
24 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Zafar M. Baig Joseph Medo Tarsha Merie Sousa Private Livery Drivers ; .
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
25 Auto Body Shop License Renewals Richard Duclos d/b/a Richard's Autobody and Paint — 44 6" Street Paulo A. Carvalho d/b/a Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc. - 410 Second Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
26a Auto Body Shop License Transfers:: Auto Body Shop License No. 40 located at 400 Second Street from Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos Auto Body to Paulo A. Carvalho d/b/a Carvatho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc.
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
26b Auto Body Shop License Transfers:: Auto Body Shop License No. 151 located at 751 Eastern Avenue from Khoury Enterprises, LLC. d/b/a Deschenes Body Repair to David Del Rosario d/b/a . Deschenes Body Repair
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
28 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer Auto Repair Shop License No. 168 located at 697 Pleasant Street from Jose Pinheiro d/b/a Pinheiro Automotive and Repair Center, inc. to Wilson Frank Elias d/b/a One Stop — Auto Center, inc.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
29a City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of the following streets:: Gatehouse Drive from Maple Street to Prospect Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Planning Board, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
29b City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of the following streets:: Mohawk Drive from indian Town Road to Mohawk Drive ,
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Planning Board, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
30a City Engineer prepare plans for the discontinuance of the following streets:: Ash Street from Ash Street to Globe Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Planning Board, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
30b City Engineer prepare plans for the discontinuance of the following streets:: Center Street from South Beacon Street to Ash Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
31 City Council appointment of Jonathan Lima to the Fall River Historical Commission
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
32 Claims
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
33 Anonymous communication regarding Tax Work-Off Program for Veterans
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
34 Anonymous communication regarding alleged ADA non-compliance at 920 Plymouth Avenue
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and a copy be forwarded to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and a copy be forwarded to Corporation Counsel, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
36 Fall River Public Library Annual Report
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To take items 37 through 39 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 37 through 39 together, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
39 Regular Meeting - August 15, 2023 ,
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 20a The Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with the respective City , representatives and affected property owners to discuss construction on President Avenue and complaints regarding property damage, overnight work and excessive
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:15 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier and Washington absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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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