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Fall River City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Meeting night

June 11, 2024

3 meetings this evening, 61 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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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 38 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To open the hearings

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 38 (PDF)

Closing the hearings

Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To close the hearings at 6:11 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 6:11 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 40 (PDF)

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 70 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 6:35 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 70 (PDF)

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

58 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Before the numbered agenda items

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lift item 1 from the table

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to lift item 1 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Priority Matters

1c Director of Financial Services re: quotes for annual independent audit from the following: Roselli, Clark and Associates ,

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · 6–3

To refer the item to the Committee on Finance to conduct interviews

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Hart, Kilby, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, to refer the item to the Committee on Finance to conduct interviews with all three candidates, with Vice President Hart and Councilor Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 12 out of order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take item 12 out of order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Citations

2 Monsignor James A. Root, Saint Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church — Celebrating his 40" Anniversary of Ordination (1984-2024)

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the citation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 12a out of order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take item 12a out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the citation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 21 out of order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to take item 21 out of order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Table (set aside)Passed · 6–3

To table the final report

Yes: Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, SampsonNo: Cadime, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, to table the final report, with Councilor Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 7a out of order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take item 7a out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the City Council vote upon the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget by voting on each line item

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the City Council vote upon the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget by voting on each line item.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator, Director of Financial Services and Director of Human Resources to answer questions regarding the budget

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator, Director of Financial Services and Director of Human Resources to answer questions regarding the budget.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items A1 through A10 together

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items A1 through A10 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve items A1 through A10

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve items A1 through A10.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items B1 through B3 together

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to take items B1 through B3 together.” (Motion: Hart, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve items B1 through B3

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to approve items B1 through B3.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApproveFailed · 1–8

To reduce the Financial Services Salary line item by $75,000, to $1,702,192

The minutes record the count as 1 yeas and 8 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays, to reduce the Financial Services Salary line item by $75,000, to $1,702,192, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 8–1

To approve items C1 and C2

Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted to approve items C1 and C2, with Councilor - Dionne opposed.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

AmendPassed · 5–4

To reduce item D2, Facilities Maintenance Expense, by $60,000, to $2,558,340, and to approve, as amended

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to reduce item D2, Facilities Maintenance Expense, by $60,000, to $2,558,340, and to approve, as amended, with President Pereira, Councilor Hart and Councilor Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 6–3

To reduce item D1, Facilities Maintenance Salaries, by $10,000, to 1,174,749

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Pereira, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, to reduce item D1, Facilities Maintenance Salaries, by $10,000, to 1,174,749, with Vice President Hart and Councilor Sampson voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

AmendPassed · 7–2

To approve item D1, Facilities Maintenance Salaries, as amended

The minutes record the count as 7 yeas and 2 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to approve item D1, Facilities Maintenance Salaries, as amended, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Dionne voting in , the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApproveFailed · 4–5

To reduce item E2, Community Maintenance Expense, by $75,000, to $13,314,867

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays, to reduce item E2, Community Maintenance Expense, by $75,000, to $13,314,867, with Councilor Dionne, Councilor Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 7–2

To approve items E1 through E3

Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne, Ponte

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to approve items E1 through E3, with Councilor Dionne and Councilor Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To approve items F1 through F4

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was voted 9 yeas to approve items F1 through F4.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To approve items G1 through G3

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 approve items G1 through G3.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 8–1

To approve items H1 through H8

Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to approve items H1 through H8, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Hart, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · 9–0

To take items [1 through 4 separately

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 9 yeas to take items [1 through 4 separately.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To approve item 1/1

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 9 yeas to approve item 1/1.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ApproveFailed · 4–5

To reduce item !2, Insurance, by $1,568, 488, to 39, 258,437

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays, to reduce item !2, Insurance, by $1,568, 488, to 39, 258,437, with Councilor Dionne, Councilor Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 7–2

To approve item 12

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, SampsonNo: Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to approve item 12, with Councilor Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 8–0

To approve item 13

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonAbstained: Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to approve item 13, with Vice President Pereira abstaining.” (Motion: Hart, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

AmendPassed · 6–3

To reduce item 14, Reserve Fund, by $646,512, to $200,000, and to approve as amended

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Hart, Kilby, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, to reduce item 14, Reserve Fund, by $646,512, to $200,000, and to approve as amended, with Vice President Hart and Councilor Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

To adopt the order for the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget

Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: Dionne

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to adopt the order for the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To table the item

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to table the item.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Committee Reports

3 Mayor and order authorizing COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) of 3% on $1,200 base amount for city retirees for FY2025

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

4 Mayor and request to reduce Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the "Veterans Assistance Program" from the allocated $250,000 to $20,000 due to obligation requirements by the United States Department of the Treasury

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the reduction of funds

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the reduction of funds.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

5 Mayor and proposed ordinance re Buildings and Building Properties, Property Maintenance

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

6 Communication — City resident requesting to purchase a portion of city owned land on Assessors Lot Y-09-0007

Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the communication to the Administration and request a response to this matter within thirty days of the referral

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Administration and request a response to this matter within thirty days of the referral.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

7 Order ~ Authorization of Request for Proposal (RFP) re sale of Hicks Street lot (formerly Harriet Healy Elementary School)

Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ordinances

8 Proposed Ordinance — Engineering Department permit fees

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Ordinance: second readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

9 Proposed Ordinance — Minimum housing and municipal organizational structure

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Ordinance: second readingPassed · 8–1

That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, SampsonNo: Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Raposo opposed.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 8–1

That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, SampsonNo: Raposo

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination, with Councilor Raposo opposed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Resolutions

10 Committee on Finance convene with Director of City Operations for a presentation . and discussion of efficiencies following reorganizations within the department

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

11 Committee on Finance convene to discuss potential use of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase an artmobile vehicle for the Greater Fall River Art Association

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders: Hearings

13 Deniz Diogo, 401 Hyacinth Street - Removal of 5 feet at 401 Hyacinth Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

14 164 Elm Street, LLC, 2 Eaton Road, Quincy — Removal of 19.2 feet at 164 Elm Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To reconsider the previous motion

From the minutes

“On a motion made by President Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

15 Destefano Family Living Trust, 311 Pine Street - Removal of 10 feet at 311 Pine Street/Purchase Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

16 Serafin Sousa, 177 Doyle Street - Removal of 17 feet at 177 Doyle Street/North Rocliffe Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

17 Sharon Vieira d/b/a J & J Diamond Jewelers, 400 Foley Street, Somerset, located at 167 Borden Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

18 Police Chief's report on license: Taxicab Drivers Cheryl Kohane Michael Migliori

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

19 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Tanios Barbour d/b/a Barbour Auto Sales Trust — 673 Bedford St

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

20 Claims

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

22 Final Report — Acceptance of Gatehouse Drive from Prospect Street southerly to Maple Street A brief discussion was held between Councilor Ponte and the City Clerk regarding the City Engineer's notation of the anticipated cost to repave Gatehouse Drive if the street was

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

ApproveFailed · 2–7

To approve the final report

The minutes record the count as 2 yeas and 7 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to approve the final report, with Councilor Hart and Councilor Kilby voting , in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

23 Committee on Finance — May 28, 2024

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

24 City Council — May 28, 2024

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 9:33 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:33 p.m.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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