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March 26, 2024
2 meetings this evening, 27 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: 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: Shawn E. Cadime
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Fiscal Year 2025 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions A detailed summary of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Proposed Budgets for the Water and Sewer Divisions was presented by Paul Ferland, Administrator of Community Utilities, Zachary
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that a letter be sent to the Administration requesting that a Request for
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to recommend that a letter be sent to the Administration requesting that a Request for.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
To refer the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Water and Sewer Division Budgets to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Water and Sewer Division Budgets to the full Council for action, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
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, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Cadime arrived at 8:12 p.m
- Vice President Pereira returned to the City Council Chamber at 8:36 p.m
- Councilor Kilby exited the Chamber at approximately 8:36 p.m
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 10 out of order for purposes of presenting the citations to the Fall River Youth of the Year 2023 Award Winners and Finalists
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item 10 out of order for purposes of presenting the citations to the Fall River Youth of the Year 2023 Award Winners and Finalists, with Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas L. Christ to the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow representatives from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) and the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board (FRCRB) to answer questions regarding this item
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow representatives from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) and the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board (FRCRB) to answer questions regarding this item, with Vice President Pereira abstaining and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
To waive the rules to allow the Vice Chair of the FRCRB to provide additional information
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Vice Chair of the FRCRB to provide additional information, with Vice President Pereira abstaining and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: DionneAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative and Vice President Pereira abstaining and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
2 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $1,100,000 from the FY23 Surplus Revenue to School Appropriation An amended financial order was submitted by the Mayor for the City Council's consideration
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
3 Mayor and order to accept a donation of fourteen (14) cameras
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
4 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Emergency Medical Services Budget
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed budget to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed budget to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To refer the recommendations 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 recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
6 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking ; * Albion Street, West, 30 feet south of Downing Street * Hamlet Street, North, 22 feet east of Ridge Street * King Phillip Street, South, 447 feet east of King Street . + North Underwood Street, West, 52 feet north of Langley Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
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 Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Section 1.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Resolutions
8 The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Administration and the Chief of Police to discuss the mitigation of firearm violence, any funding that may be needed to assist the Fall River Police Department with this challenging task and to provide public
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
9 The City Council request that the Chief of Police provide an updated crime data and analysis report to the public as soon as possible © A brief discussion was held by the Councilors regarding the need for regular meetings with the .
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Citations
10 Fall River Youth of the Year 2023 Award Winners and Finalists Winner Runner-Up Emma McDonnell Eshal Zahra Finalists Eva Bhandari Julia Hargraves Elizabeth Kinnane Rachel Lemma ' Inez Medeiros Maggie O'Connell Ayla Roias
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous ,
11 Police Chief's report on license: Private Livery Driver Melanie A. Nadeau , Second Hand License Renewals Curt Barreira d/b/a Jimmy Jr's Tire Service ~ 729 Davol Street EcoATM, LLC — 4171 North Main Street (inside Shaw's)
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
12 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: : Wilson Frank Elias d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc. - 697 Pleasant Street Haissam Elazar, Inc. d/b/a Joe's Gas Auto Sales ~ 2608 South Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
13 Order — City Council Reappointment of Alexander Silva to the Community Preservation Commitiee
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 Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
14 Claims /
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
15 Anonymous letter regarding parking issues in the Danforth Street neighborhood
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
16 Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo ~ We Love Children Fund Organization, June 7, 2024 at 20 Star Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
17 Communication from New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid re SEMA 2 Projects introduction
Minutes, page 7 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
18 Drainlayer Licenses: JB Lanagan & Company Inc.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 19 through 25 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items 19 through 25 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
25 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 12, 2024
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:57 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:57 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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