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January 14, 2025
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Joan Medeiros to the Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Driscoll to the Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
3a Mayor and confirmation of the following reappointments to the Commission on Disability: Debbie Pacheco
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
3b Mayor and confirmation of the following reappointments to the Commission on Disability: Lisa Silva
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
4a Mayor and the following grant orders from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MassDEP): $710,838.00 — EOPSS — Municipal Public Safety Staffing (Police Department)
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
4b Mayor and the following grant orders from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MassDEP): $900,000.00 - EOPSS — Municipal Public Safety Staffing (Fire Department)
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
4c Mayor and the following grant orders from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MassDEP): $653,973.25 — EOPSS — Shannon Community Safety Initiative
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)
4d Mayor and the following grant orders from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MassDEP): $52,000 — MassDEP — Sustainable Materials Recovery Program
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)
4e Mayor and the following grant orders from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MassDEP): $5,000 — MassDEP — Drop Off Equipment Program
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Five Year Financial Forecast
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Priority Communications
6 Board of Election Commissioners and orders authorizing the Preliminary Municipal Election on September 16, 2025, and the Municipal Election on November 4, 2025, and designating polling places for such elections
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Kilby)
7 Director of Engineering/Planning and 2024 Year End Departmental Update
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the item be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the item be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
8 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the recommendation 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 recommendation to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 Stop intersections designated * Emerson Street, westbound, at the intersection of North Underwood Street Section 2 ' One-way streets designated * Eddy Street, southbound, from Sevigny Street to Bedford Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and passed to be enrolled
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 passed to be enrolled.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
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 to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Resolutions
10 The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Director of Traffic and Parking and a ' representative from the Fail River Police Department to discuss measures that may be implemented to improve safety at the four-way stop intersection of Bay Street and
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
11 The Committee on Economic Development and Tourism meet with community arts organizations to provide 2024 year in review and plans for 2025.
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
12 The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Police Chief to discuss strategies to combat vehicular vandalism in the President Avenue and Madison Street neighborhood.
Minutes, page 4 · 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: Miscellaneous
13 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Melissa Carvalho Jean P. Charlot Christian R. Cunin-Choro Raymond Davila Justin L. Hollis Angelina Magrath Nicole McNeill Teresa A. Menezes Shawn Pereira Jonathan Rodrigues Gary Teixeira
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
To lift item 14 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to lift item 14 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
14 New England Power Company — Copicut Road and Quanipaug Road (tabled 12-17-2024)
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes ~ November 21, 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To take items 16 through 18 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items 16 through 18 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
18 Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 17, 2024
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 8a Proposed Ordinance — Creation of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services — Budget and Compliance
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Late 8b Proposed Ordinance — Affordable Housing Trust
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution and proposed ordinance to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution and proposed ordinance to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Late 8c Proposed Ordinance — Short Term Rentals
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:36 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 7:36 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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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