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October 8, 2024
3 meetings this evening, 32 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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 68 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 5:59 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Resolution — Convene with the City Administrator and the Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss overdue water service payments owed to the City of Fall River from the Town of Westport Paul Ferland, Administrator of Community Utilities, provided a summary regarding overdue
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To send a correspondence from the Committee on Finance to the Watuppa
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to send a correspondence from the Committee on Finance to the Watuppa .” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
4 Citizen Input Time after discussion of financial matters
Minutes, page 74 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 74 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:01 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:01 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Tim McCoy to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, SampsonNo: DionneAbstained: CadimeAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay, to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Dionne voting in the negative, Councilor Cadime voting present and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
2 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Boyle to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
4a Mayor and confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission:: Jason R. Bouchard-Nawrocki
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
4b Mayor and confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission:: Jonathan Lima i
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
4c Mayor and confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission:: Joyce B. Rodrigues
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
5 Mayor and quitclaim deed conveying 112 Flint Street (former Davol Street Elementary School, Assessors Lot K-14-0011) from the Flint Neighborhood Association Corp.to the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter 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 matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
Priority Communications
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 Councilor Hart, 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: Hart)
Resolutions
7 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with representatives from Gates of Hope Incorporated and a representative of the Administration to discuss options to help Gates of Hope Incorporated continue their work for the citizens of the
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
8 Committee on Finance convene with representatives from the Fall River Housing Authority and a representative from the Administration to discuss options regarding potential use of the vacant Watuppa Heights property, and to discuss the legal
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
9 Committee on Finance convene with the City Administrator, the Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer of the Community Development Agency, and any other interested parties to discuss financial resources that would assist the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To request that representatives from all shelter facilities within the City of Fall River be invited to discuss this matter when the resolution is placed on a future agenda
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to request that representatives from all shelter facilities within the City of Fall River be invited to discuss this matter when the resolution is placed on a future agenda, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
10 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with a representative of the Board of Park Commissioners, the City Administrator, and a representative of the Fall River Police Department to discuss concerns regarding unauthorized use of public
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Citations ,
11 Sergeant Frank Andrade — Unit Commander of the Fall River Young Marines
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
12 Fall River Community Development Agency — Excellence in assisting those in need
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
13 Roll The.Dice LLC, 657 Quarry Street - Removal of 35 feet at 2492 South Main Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbstained: PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Ponte abstaining and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Police Chiefs report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Teresa A. Menezes Brian Araluce Steven Breault Henri Menard
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
15 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Steven Melo d/b/a Choice Collision Center, Inc., 645 Brayton Avenue
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: John Cordeiro d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, Inc., 635 Warren Street Manuel Felix d/b/a Felix Auto Collision Center, 1201 Slade Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
17 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 Sampson, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
18 Structure on or over a public way application — Board of Elections Department to hang banners across South Main Street (downtown), at the intersection of Bedford Street and Rock Street, and on Pleasant Street from October 25, 2024, to November 5, 2024
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the application, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
19 Committee on Finance — September 24, 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
20 Regular Meeting of the City Council — September 24, 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:25 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:25 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (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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