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February 11, 2025
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: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Linda M. Pereira
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 16 · 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 Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 19 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 7:13 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 7:13 p.m., with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Linda M. Pereira
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 33 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:32 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:32 p.m., with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime_ - absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
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: Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Laura-Jean Sampson
Absent: Shawn E. Cadime, Linda M. Pereira
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 15 and 16 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 15 and 16 out of order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To take items 15 and 16 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 and 16 together, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Citations
6 Officers of the Student Veterans of America Chapter of Bristol Community College: CJ Camacho Talos Farris Jerone Harper Kayla Harvey Silvia Jones John Montiero Maximus Poole Joseph Schrank
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Ben Feitelberg to the Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
2 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Joseph Pereira to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
3a Mayor and orders declaring the following municipal properties as surplus to allow for disposition: 112 Flint Street (former Davol School) (Parcel ID# K-14-001 1)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Kilby)
3b Mayor and orders declaring the following municipal properties as surplus to allow for disposition: 138 Hartwell Street (former Silvia School) (Parcel ID# N21-001)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
4 Mayor and order accepting a donation in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually from Deborah and Richard Danner to the Fall River Public Library
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Sampson)
To refer the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to the Planning Board, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To refer the order 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 order to the Committee on Finance, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
7b Mayor and request to establish ordinances creating the following positions:: Processing Archivist of Public Library Services
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
8a Mayor and orders relating to 2501 South Main Street:: Quitclaim Deed conveying property from Fall River Redevelopment Authority to Fall River School Committee
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 Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
8b Mayor and orders relating to 2501 South Main Street:: Amendment to lease agreement between Fall River Redevelopment Authority and Fall River School Department
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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
9 Deputy Police Chief J.T. Hoar and request for revocation of Second Hand Article Store license for Joey A. Pacheco d/b/a Pacheco's Furniture at 255 South Main 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 Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
10 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
11 Resolution — Convene with representatives from Gates of Hope Incorporated and Administration to discuss options to help Gates of Hope Incorporated continue their work for the citizens of the Flint Neighborhood
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
12 Resolution — Convene with a representative of the Board of Park Commissioners, City Administrator, and representative of the Fall River Police Department to discuss concerns regarding unauthorized use of public parks
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Resolutions
13 Capital Improvement Plan be approved by the City Council
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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
14 The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the City Administrator, the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Director of Community Maintenance, and a representative of the Fall River Police Department to discuss potential amendments to
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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Hearings
17 John Dacosta, 209 Adams Street - Removal of 8 feet for a total opening of 28 feet at 209 Adams 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
18 ICC Investments LLC, 78 Melville Street - Removal of 15 feet for a total opening of 39 feet, 6 inches at 146 Eighteenth 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
19 Aline Coutinho Souza d/b/a C&A Auto Body Inc. located at 83 Mulberry 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 Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Orders: Miscellaneous
20 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Jean P. Charlot Edise Parson Private Livery Driver Laura Rodriguez Private Livery Vehicles New Generation Transportation — Four (4) vehicles
Minutes, page 4 · 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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
21 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · 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, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
22 Committee on Finance — January 28, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
23 Regular Meeting of the City Council — January 28, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
24 Department of Environmental Protection (Waterways Regulation Program) re license application for Donald Scott and Mary Lou Church, South Watuppa Pond, 1040 Dickinson Street .
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
25 Massachusetts Development Finance Agency re public hearing on February 11, 2025, for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for Seven Hills Foundation, Inc., and affiliates
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
26 Department of Environmental Protection re issuance of Draft Waterways Permit within Mount Hope Bay
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:50 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:50 p.m., with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Cadime 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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