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May 28, 2024
2 meetings this evening, 32 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:30 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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Order requesting approval of a ten-year contract for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Collection Systems
Minutes, page 36 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to recommend the order be adopted.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 37 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:57 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:57 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · 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
30 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order establishing spending limits of Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2025
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Howayeck to the Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 1 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Priority Communications
3 Legal Opinion re the creation of a proposed ordinance related to the Appointment of Constables
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the legal opinion be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the legal opinion be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
4 Legal Opinion re the creation of a proposed ordinance related to the Armory Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the legal opinion to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the legal opinion to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
5 Communication regarding the following two items: * Proposed ordinance amendment re One Year Demolition Delay for City-Owned Property * Legal opinion re the creation of a proposed ordinance related to Deed Restrictions on Sale of City-Owned Property over fifty years old.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
To refer the legal opinion to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the legal opinion to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
6 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking * Cambridge Street, North, 74 feet west of Smith Street * Charles Street, North, 24 feet east of South Main Street * Freedom Street, North, 64 feet west of South Main Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
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 Hart, 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: Hart)
8 Proposed Ordinance ~ Engineering Department permit fees
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Minimum housing and municipal organizational structure
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, SampsonNo: Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Raposo opposed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Ordinances
10 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals * Bedford Street, North, 338 feet west of Covel Street « Fountain Street, East, 249 feet north of Columbia Street.
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
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 ordination.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Zoning Map Amendment re Waterfront Transit-Oriented Development District (WTOD)
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Citations
12 Gloria Souza — Retirement after 17 years of service to the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Orders: Miscellaneous
13 Police Chief's report on license: Taxicab Drivers Justin L. Holfis Darrell Lang Maurice Mack Joye! Williams
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order. a
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order. a .” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
14 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Jonathan Manchester, Manchester Automotive — 67 Kay Street
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
16 City Engineer — Street opening less than 5 years on Kennedy Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Engineer/Planner to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Engineer/Planner to answer questions.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to approve the request.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
17c Structure on or over a public way applications for St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church to hang street banners (30 feet x 3 feet) from June 30, 2024, to August 12, 2024 in the following locations: South Main Street, near The Cultural Center
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to approve the applications, with President Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
18 Drainlayer Licenses: GT Excavating Corporation HM Lopes, LLC Jones Excavating, LLC K.R. Rezendes, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
19 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes March 16, 2023 April 20, 2023 May 18, 2023 June 15, 2023 July 20, 2023 August 17, 2023 September 21, 2023 October 19, 2023 November 16, 2023 December 21,2023 January 18, 2024 February 15, 2024
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the Zoning Board of Appeals minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the Zoning Board of Appeals minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
20 Committee on Finance ~ May 14, 2024
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the Committee on Finance minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the Committee on Finance minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
21 City Council - May 14, 2024
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the City Council minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the City Council minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 2a Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of John Brandt to the Community Preservation Committee (Conservation Commission designee)
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
Late 2b Mayor and proposed ordinance re Trolley Operating Fees
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 9a Order requesting approval of a ten-year contract for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Collection Systems
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:52 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:52 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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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