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August 13, 2024
3 meetings this evening, 48 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 100 · 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 103 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:08 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 6:08 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input Time ~ Before Discussion of Financial Matters Bill Lacey, 160 Rock Street ~ Performing Arts Program Bill Lacey clarified that the address he placed on the Citizens' Input sign-up sheet was the address of the Church of the Holy Spirit, the location of the performing arts program, and that
Minutes, page 109 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak during Citizens Input
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak during Citizens Input.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow the speaker to speak for an additional three minutes
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the speaker to speak for an additional three minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 112 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:14 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:14 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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
43 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 6 through 9 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 6 through 9 out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Regular Meeting Of The City Council
6 Mayor and proposed Bristol County ARPA funding of $1,633,882 for the Water Main Replacement Project
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the proposal
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the proposal.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
7 Mayor and request to rescind the Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding Lafayette Skateboard Park Rehabilitation, approved on May 14, 2024.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To rescind the proposal
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to rescind the proposal.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
8 Mayor and request to rescind the Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding the Veteran's Van, approved on January 9, 2024
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To rescind the proposal
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to rescind the proposal.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
9 Mayor and order to transfer unexpended bond proceeds, totaling $313,646,01, from the following projects to assist with structural repairs of the Pearl Street and Third Street Garages * Government Center Roof Replacement — $139,129.93 ‘
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To refer the order, in its entirety, to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the order, in its entirety, to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
1 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Anselmo to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Sampson and seconded by President Camara, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Ponte abstaining and not voting.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Joseph D. Camara)
2 Mayor and order approving Conservation Restriction with The Trustees of Reservation for 1046 Blossom Road
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)
3 Mayor and order accepting a donation in the amount of $25,000.00 for the Fall River Public Library from the Estate of Joseph H. Feitelberg
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 accepting a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Children's Section of the Fall River Public Library from Richard and Deborah Danner
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and order accepting donation of historical furniture for the City of Fall River from Sally Lawlor
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
10 Mayor and proposed ordinance re Membership of the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
11 Mayor and communication regarding the anticipated timeline of a proposed ordinance related to Short-Term Rentais
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication 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 communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
12 Mayor'and communication regarding the anticipated timeline of a proposed ordinance . related to Unauthorized Camping on Public Property
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Sampson, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
13 Mayor and order appropriating the sum of $169,656 from Inspectional Services Salaries to the Health and Human Services Salaries
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
14a Mayor and following transfers and appropriations:: $22,500 from the Stabilization Fund to City Council, Expenses.
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)
14b Mayor and following transfers and appropriations:: $322,117 from EMS, Stabilization Fund to EMS, Capital
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)
Priority Communications
15 Planning Board recommendation to approve Draper Street extending from Globe Mills Avenue northerly to Atlantic Boulevard.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendation be accepted and placed on file, and that the order be amended by striking out "to Atlantic Boulevard" and inserting, in its place, "northerly to terminus and southerly to terminus" and that the order be adopted, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the recommendation be accepted and placed on file, and that the order be amended by striking out "to Atlantic Boulevard" and inserting, in its place, "northerly to terminus and southerly to terminus" and that the order be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
16 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Committee Reports
17 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped parking * Bay Street, West, 20 feet north of Woodman Street - Brow Street, East, 107 feet north of Hartwell Street * Walnut Street, West, 83 feet north of Grove Street
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 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)
18 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Fifteen-minute parking * Dover Street, North, 84 feet west of Blackstone Street
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 Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
19 Proposed Ordinance — One year demolition delay for City-owned property
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)
20 Proposed Ordinance — Trolley Fees
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance back to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to refer the proposed ordinance back to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
21 Proposed Ordinance — Property Maintenance lt was recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation that the proposed ordinance be amended by changing the compliance timeframe from 30 days to 10 days in Section 10-334. The City Clerk clarified that a second amendment to this proposed ordinance
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
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 first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Resolutions
22 The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Director of Traffic and Parking and a representative of the Fall River Police Department to. discuss speeding on Indian Town Road
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)
24 The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel, the Building Inspector and a representative of the Community Development Agency to discuss the creation of a proposed ordinance regarding regulating boarding/rooming
Minutes, page 6 · 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)
Orders: Hearings
25 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. — Installation of one (1) new jointly owned pole on Currant Road
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
26 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. — Installation of one (1) new jointly owned pole location, one (1) jointly owned anchor relocation and one (1) jointly owned pole relocation on Kilburn 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)
28 Angelica Penafiel, 71 Ash Street - Removal of 2 feet, 4 inches at 71 Ash 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
29 Antonia N. Decarvalho, 680 Bay Street - Removal of 14 feet at 1342 County and Alsop Streets
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)
30 James Andrews d/b/a 508 Auto Sales & Repair located at 59 North Quarry Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
31 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver Christian Araiuce Kenneth G. Chace, Jr. Richard Huchel Abu Kaba Samantha Paakkinen Eric Rego Shane Rego
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
32 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Timothy Pinto d/b/a Gil's Automotive — 196 Oak Grove Avenue Manuel Ferreira d/b/a J & S Auto Sales & Repair, Inc. - 178 Aberdeen Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
33 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer Auto Repair Shop License No. 162 located at 1439 Plymouth Avenue from Joseph Medeiros, 4J Auto, Inc. d/b/a Midas Auto Service to Adam Genuario, AMG Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Midas of Fall River
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
34 Warrant — State Primary Election — September 3, 2024
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
35 Claims
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
37 Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo — The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River, October 24, 2024, at 20 Star Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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)
38 Drainlayer Licenses: Communications Construction Group, LLC B &B Excavation, Inc. .
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To take items 39 through 41 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 39 through 41 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
41 City Council — June 25, 2024 "
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
42 Department of Public Utilities, Notice of public hearing and request 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 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice 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 notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:12 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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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