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December 12, 2023
3 meetings this evening, 26 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, 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
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 72 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 6:03 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 6:03 p.m., with Councilor 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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Pelletier arrived at 6:16 p.m
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 75 · 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Pelletier left the meeting at 8:01 p.m
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 5 and 6 out of order and together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 5 and 6 out of order and together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Citations
6 City Councilor Leo O. Pelletier — 36 Years of Public Service as a City Councilor
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Priority Matters
1a Mayor and orders as follows:: Memorandum of Agreement between the Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, Raposo, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
1b Mayor and orders as follows:: Transferring the sum of $2,500,000 from the Stabilization Fund to Fire, Salaries Fund .
Minutes, page 2 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
2h Mayor requesting the confirmation of the following reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Ann Rockett-Sperling
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointments.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Priority Communications
3 Board of Election Commissioners and orders authorizing the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and the Biennial State Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024,
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the orders to the Board of Election Commissioners for their input regarding the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the orders to the Board of Election Commissioners for their input regarding the matter.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Sampson)
Resolutions
4 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with all interested parties, Corporation Counsel and representatives of local taxi companies to discuss an amendment to the current taxi license ordinances regarding accessible vehicles for
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Orders: Hearings
7 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid — Installation of one (1) new pole location on Penn 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
8 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers (2024) Ashraf Kamal Antar Darrell E. Carlsen Melissa Carvalho Robert M. Collins, Jr.
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 Renewals: Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body — 633 Lawton Street Ronald Pedro d/b/a ABC Auto Body & Sales — 753 Pleasant Street Dylan Jarabek d/b/a Top Tier Auto Body — 232 Lapham Street (rear)
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)
10 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: .
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)
11 Light Order — Emery Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the light order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to adopt the light order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
12 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)
13 Communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Licensing regarding M.G.L. Ch. 147, §47A re: the issuance of a license to Kris Jacobs/Stay Ready Boxing for a boxing event at the Police Athletic League, 31 Franklin Street, on
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
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, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
14 Structure on or over a public way application for One Stop Shop JP, LLC, 1930 Pleasant Street, to place two 10 foot tables with toys, shoes, and clothing against the building five days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the application be referred to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the application be referred to the Committee on Regulations, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Joseph D. Camara)
15 Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Finance on November 28, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
16 Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council on November 28, 2023
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
17a Drainlayer Licenses: Perry Heavy Equipment Services, LLC
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
17b Drainlayer Licenses: Solimini Excavation and Utilities
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Washington, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To take items 18 through 23 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 18 through 23 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
23 Regular Meeting - November 28, 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To adopt the loan order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the loan order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:08 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 8:08 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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