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March 12, 2024
4 meetings this evening, 34 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:30 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 109 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 7:21 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 7:21 p.m.” (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, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 112 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:47 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, Paul B. Hart, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
30 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 8 and 10 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items 8 and 10 out of order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Priority Matters
8 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2025 Water and Sewer rates
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed budgets to the Committee on Finance and to refer the proposed ‘ordinances to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed budgets to the Committee on Finance and to refer the proposed ‘ordinances to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Hart)
That the Mayor's communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the Mayor's communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
10 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $149,000 from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
1 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Mario Luccioia to the Planning Board
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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
2 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of William J. Walker to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
3 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Paul M. Sousa to the Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
4 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas L. Christ to the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Sampson and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City .” (Motion: Sampson, second: Ponte)
To table the item
Yes: Dionne, Ponte, RaposoNo: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, SampsonAbstained: PereiraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 3 yeas, 4 nays to table the item, with Councilors Ponte and Raposo voting in the affirmative, Councilor Kilby absent and Vice President Pereira abstaining and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
6 Mayor and order to accept a donation of lumber and materials from the Appalachian Mountain Club, Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter, for four (4) picnic tables at the Watuppa Reservation Headquarters and the Bioreserve Loop Trail trailhead at the
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
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 and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor and order to accept a donation of a 40" x 30" painting of the Fall River Carousel Horses from Lincoln Park by Sheila Oliveira to the Fall River Public Library
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
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 and that the order be adopted, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
9 Mayor and proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $10,000 to .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Priority Communications
11 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances A brief discussion was held between Vice President Pereira and Councilor Dionne regarding the process of removing handicapped parking spaces from the Traffic ordinances and that these
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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
12 Resolution — Discussion of public health concerns regarding homeless encampments
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
14 Resolution — Convene with Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss solutions to flooding issues on Anderson Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
15 Resolution — Discuss flooding issues re: 50 Anderson Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
16 Proposed Ordinance — Mattress disposal fee amendment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Resolutions
17 Capital Improvement Plan be approved by the City Council
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
18 Committee on Public Works and Transportation and the Administrator of Community Utilities convene quarterly to discuss updates regarding the progress of the South Watuppa Pond Quality Restoration Program
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Orders: Hearings
19 Kilburn Place, LLC, 425 State Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02747 — Removal of 16 feet at 379 Kilburn Street/King Philip Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
20 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Anthony J. Camara, Jr. David Eastman Lyndsey Pacheco
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
21 Fall River Taxi Service, Inc. - New Taxicab Vehicle Applications for License Nos. 1, 18 and 19
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
22 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Antonio DeCouto d/b/a Tony's Towing and Auto Repair - 69 Napoleon Street Joseph Silva d/b/a Supreme Auto — 421 Third Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order for the business located at 421 Third Street and to adopt the order for the business located at 69 Napoleon Street, pending payment of the outstanding taxes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order for the business located at 421 Third Street and to adopt the order for the business located at 69 Napoleon Street, pending payment of the outstanding taxes, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
24 Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: February 15, 2024, alleged violation by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation The Council President asked whether the City Council was found in violation of the alleged
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
25 Drainlayer License ~ LAL Construction, Co. Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To take items 26 through 28 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 28 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
28 Regular Meeting of the City Council — February 15, 2024
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
29c Dept. of Public Utilities Notices of Public Hearings and Requests for Comments re:: Petition of Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid for Approval of a Mid-Term Modification to its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notices be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the notices be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:19 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:19 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
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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