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October 10, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 22 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, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Leo O. Pelletier
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 85 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:08 p.m., with Councilors Cadime and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Pelletier arrived at 6:52 p.m
- Councilor Cadime arrived at 6:54 p.m
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters: Mike Herren, 453 Stafford Road ~ Bank Street Armory
Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow Alan Macomber to speak
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Alan Macomber to speak, with Councilors Cadime and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
2 Discussion re: Mayor's request and order amending the Fall River Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan to allow inclusion of Lots 0-22-0009 and 0-23-0004 as properties for acquisition, disposition and redevelopment Kenneth Fiola, Executive Vice President, Bristol! County Economic Development Consultants,
Minutes, page 87 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the full Council for action, with Councilors Cadime and Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:02 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
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Luis Ferreira to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
3 Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter 1 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the recommended amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommended amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Laliberte)
5 Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for City Election scheduled for November 7, 2023
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Orders: Hearings -
6 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc — Two (2) new jointly owned pole locations and one (1) jointly owned pole relocation on Locust Street
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)
7 CSEP Innovation, LLC, 711 Pleasant Street — Removal of 9 feet on 711 Pleasant Street for a total opening of 27 feet
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, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Orders: Miscellaneous
8 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver Luis Parrilla Private Livery Driver Josue Michel
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)
9 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body and Sales, inc. — 96-98 Alden Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
10 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Robert W. Saraiva d/b/a Peckham Street Garage ~ 213 Peckham Street Roy Oliveira d/b/a Auto Boutique — 101 Price Place
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, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
11 Claims ,
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
12 Committee on Finance — September 26, 2023
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
To adopt an emergency preamble allowing orders filed after the agenda deadiine to be introduced
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble allowing orders filed after the agenda deadiine to be introduced, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 3i Committee on Finance — September 26, 2023: $72,116 from the National Association for County and City Heaith Organizations (NACCHO) for Mitigation of Infectious Disease Outbreaks ii. $111,170 from the Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the grants
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the grants, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 5a Mayor's request and order amending the Fall River Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan to allow inclusion of Lots 0-22-0009 and 0-23-0004 as properties for acquisition, disposition and redevelopment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 5b The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Chief of Police, a representative of the Administration, area residents and any other interested parties to discuss public safety issues in the area of 181 South Main Street and Old Second Street.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
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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