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June 25, 2024
3 meetings this evening, 33 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, 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 155 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 156 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 6:05 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2c Interviews of the firms provided by Director of Financial Services re: quotes for annual independent audit from the following: Roselli, Clark and Associates , Kyle Connors, Partner, Marcum, LLP, and Jim Wilkenson, Partner, Marcum, LLP, provided a
Minutes, page 159 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full Council for action.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 160 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:17 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:17 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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
29 recorded votes, 1 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
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take item 10 out of order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take item 7c out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to take item 7c out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and Director of Financial Services to answer questions
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 and Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
c Roselli, Clark and Associates One Government Center ¢ Fall River, MA 02722 TEL 508-324-2220 * FAX 508-324-2211 * EMAIL city_clerks@fallriverma.org A brief discussion was held between Councilor Cadime and Seth Thomas Aitken, City
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order accepting Roselli, Clark and Associates bid for the annual independent audit
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Kilby, Pereira, SampsonNo: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to adopt the order accepting Roselli, Clark and Associates bid for the annual independent audit, with President Camara and Councilor Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To lift item 2 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift item 2 from the table.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Priority Matters
2 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of David Underhill to the Fall River Housing Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
3 Mayor and order to accept a vehicle donation from Jennifer Gergel of a 2006 Nissan Altima to the Fall River Fire Department for vehicular accident safety and extrication training.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
4 Mayor and order establishing a revolving fund within the Health and Human Services Department, pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. Ch. 44, §53 %, for expenditures allowable under the Municipal Opioid Settlement Abatement Payments
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
5 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $100,000 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund to the Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
6 Mayor and order transferring the sum of $6,400,000 from the FY23 Surplus Revenue to the Stabilization Fund
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)
7 Mayor and order/resolution with drafted ballot question relative to the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Director of the Board of Elections to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of the Board of Elections to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Sampson)
Resolutions
8 The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, a representative from the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) and any other .- interested parties to discuss ongoing first responder training, public safety information
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
Citations
9 Lenny Nicolan — Celebration of his 90" Birthday
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
11 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. — : Installation of three (3) new jointly owned pole and one (1) new jointly owned anchor on Robin Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
12 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Kenneth Chace, Jr. James Smith
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
13 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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
14 Planning Board Minutes — April 9, 2024
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To take items 15 through 22 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items 15 through 22 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
22 City Council — June 11, 2024
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 7a Mayor and order appropriating a total of $551,077.75 from the EMS Enterprise Fund ; FY23 Free Cash as follows 297,922.75 to EMS Salaries * $253,155 to EMS Health Insurance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 22a Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Finance regarding the approval of minutes of meetings held on June 3, 2024, and June 4, 2024
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To reconsider the previous motion
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To refer the communication to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 7b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking ¢ Third Street, West, 20 feet south of Branch Street ¢ Third Street, West, 96 feet south of Branch Street e Eastern Avenue, East, 268 feet north of Pleasant Street ¢ Eddy Street, West, 156 feet south of Beattie Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · 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 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)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:40 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:40 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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