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October 24, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 37 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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 7:02 p.m
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Inout Time — Before Discussion of Financial Matters Russell Correia, 170 William Street - Bank Street Armory Nelson Vasquez, 210 Sunset Hill ~ Bank Street Armory There was a brief discussion regarding-the Historical Commission's meeting regarding
Minutes, page 120 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules and allow Ms
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Ms.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
2 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 121 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
To lift item 3 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift item 3 from the table, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 3 and 4 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items 3 and 4 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 122 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:50 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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
32 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 1 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift item 1 from the table.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order for the Bank Street Armory Proposal Review and Recommendation (resubmittal)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to table the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and order to accept donation from Rhode Island Novelty of four boxes of miscellaneous small toys to be used at the Tree Lighting Event in December.
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
3 Mayor and order to accept the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Municipal Road Safety Program award in the amount of $60,000 to fund additional traffic enforcement patrols to increase road safety.
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
5a Mayor and orders appropriating: ;: $308,843.00 from the Tax Levy to the Reserve Fund
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
5b Mayor and orders appropriating: ;: $150,000.00 from the Tax Levy to the Overlay Account
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
5c Mayor and orders appropriating: ;: $31,248.64 from the Reserve Fund to the Intergovernmental Expenses (Bristol Agricultural Assessment)
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Priority Communications
6 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
7a Planning Board recommendation not to approve the following:: Discontinuance of Ash Street extending from Center Street to Globe Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
7b Planning Board recommendation not to approve the following:: Discontinuance of Center Street extending from Ash Street to South Beacon Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
8a Planning Board recommendation to approve the following:: Acceptance of Gatehouse Drive extending from Maple Street to Prospect Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendation 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 recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
8b Planning Board recommendation to approve the following:: Acceptance of Mohawk Drive extending from Indian Town Road back to Indian Town Road
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendation 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 recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
8c Planning Board recommendation to approve the following:: Discontinuance of Vine Street from South Beacon Street to Ash Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendation 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 recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings ,
9 Hayfield Lane extending from Highland Farm Road to northern and southern terminus
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
10 Highland Farm Road extending from Highland Avenue to Hayfield Lane
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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 Pelfetier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
12 Steepbrook Terrace extending from Highland Farm Road to terminus
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
13 Order — cancelling the Committee on Finance and Regular Meetings of the City Council on December 26, 2023 - The City Clerk stated that the reason for cancellation is that Government Center will be closed
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
14 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Edward Butler, Jr. Colby Olsen Victor J. Principe, II
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)
15 Auto Body Shop License Renewal Gabrielle Z. Cabral d/b/a Competitive Auto Body and Sales — 1021 Locust Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Toni Elkhoury, TNK Gas & Repair Inc. d/b/a Tony Gas & Repair — 402 Brightman Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
17 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer Auto Repair Shop License No. 346 located at 681 Brayton Avenue from Nuno DoSouto, d/b/a Easy Auto Repair, LLC to Cardoso Garage, Inc. d/b/a Easy Auto Repair
Minutes, page 4 · 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
18 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 Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
19 City resident requesting to purchase a parcel of city owned land
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate, with
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 Real Estate, with.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
20 Structure on or over a public way application for Board of Elections Department to hang banners across South Main Street (downtown) and Bedford Street (at Fire Station)
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the application, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
21 Drainlayer License — Rosciti Construction Company, LLC
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
25 City Council — October 10, 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
26 Notice of personal injuries pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 258, Sec. 4, re Millicent Toro, 300 Amity Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the notice to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the notice to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 8d All readings with Emergency Preamble Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking Eastern Avenue Eddy Street Forest Street Fountain Street Mott Street Stafford Road
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed 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 Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Late 8e First Reading Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals Birch Street Forest Street Fountain Street Osborn Street Swindeils Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.” (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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