April 8, 2025

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:09 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:09 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 89 (PDF)

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 89 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 90 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To close the hearings at 7:30 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 7:30 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 90 (PDF)

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

4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

1 Citizen Input Time Victoria Costa, 199 Primrose Street — Skatepark Lindsey Nunes, 2903 North Main Street - Weaver's Cove Layover .

Minutes, page 94 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Sampson, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 94 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Mr

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Sampson and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 94 (PDF)

2 Resolution — Convene with the City Administrator, the City Treasurer/Collector and Corporation Counsel to discuss current properties in Tax Title or tax possession by the City, the Abutters Lots Program, and future tax possession auction dates

Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 96 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 8:28 p.m

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

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

37 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Before the numbered agenda items

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 2d out of order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to take item 2d out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Priority Matters (filed late)

Late 2d 185,000.00 from CPA Fund Undesignated fund balance to CPA Historic Resources Preservation, Projects

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 12a out of order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to take item 12a out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)

Late 12a Auto Repair Shop License Revocation Steven Nasiff d/b/a Rodman Repair, Inc., 771 Rodman Street

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 5 out of order

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Sampson and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take item 5 out of order.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Pereira)

Late 5 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Kelly Furtado to Police Chief and order requesting approval of contract

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Nicolas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions and provide additional information

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Nicolas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions and provide additional information.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Confirm appointmentFailed · 4–5

To confirm the appointment and adopt the order approving the Chief's contract

Yes: Hart, Kilby, Raposo, SampsonNo: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Sampson and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays, to confirm the appointment and adopt the order approving the Chief's contract, with Councilors Kilby, Raposo and Sampson voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

WithdrawPassed · 5–4

To reject the appointment and grant the order approving the Chief's contract leave to withdraw

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, PonteNo: Hart, Kilby, Raposo, Sampson

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reject the appointment and grant the order approving the Chief's contract leave to withdraw, with Councilors Kilby, Raposo and Sampson voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Late 1 Mayor and Community Development Agency Five Year Consolidated Plan and Year One Annual Action Plan

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)

Late 2a Mayor and following transfers and appropriations: $400,000.00 from EMS, Revenues to EMS, Salaries

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Hart, second: Raposo)

Late 2b Mayor and following transfers and appropriations: $714,769.66 from EMS, Retained Earnings to EMS, Capital

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 2c Mayor and following transfers and appropriations: $472,117.00 from EMS, Retained Earnings to EMS, Stabilization

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 3 Mayor and order declaring six (6) vehicles as surplus property

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Late 4 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Timothy R. Long to the Library Board of Trustees

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Late 6a Mayor and letter from the Fall River Retirement Board requesting: increase to the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Base from $12,000.00 to 14,000.00 for City retirees

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 6b Mayor and letter from the Fall River Retirement Board requesting: increase to the Fall River Retirement Board Member stipend from $3,000.00 to 4,500.00 for the five (5) members of the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Sampson)

Late 7 Mayor and School Committee's request to initiate and file an unfunded mandate petition with the State Auditor's office relative to the City's obligation to fund student transportation.

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the request be referred to the Committee on Finance

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the request be referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

Priority Communications (filed late)

Late 8 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the recommendations be referred 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 that the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Late 9 The Planning Board convene to discuss naming the new skate park inside of Lafayette Park after the late Aronde Odom in honor and memory of his positive impact on the skateboarding community in Fall River

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Late 10 Arepresentative of the Administration, the Watuppa Water Board, Corporation Counsel, Director of Financial Services and Administrator of Community Utilities convene to analyze potential municipal customers for water services, and the revenue that may be

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Orders - Miscellaneous (filed late)

Late 11 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Robert F. Allen Michaela Davis Derek Desrosiers Freddy Estrella 2025 License Renewals: Pawnbrokers Pawtucket Pawnbrokers Too, Inc., 302 South Main Street Pool/Billiards Robert Albin d/b/a Straight Shooters Billiards, 30 Front Street

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the application for a Taxicab Driver license for Robert Allen be separated to be addressed by the Committee on Regulations

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the application for a Taxicab Driver license for Robert Allen be separated to be addressed by the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order referring Mr

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order referring Mr.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)

Late 12 Auto Body Shop License Renewal Michael Penacho d/b/a Mike's Auto Body, 535 Bay Street

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 13 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Michael Penacho d/b/a Complete Auto Tech Center, 535 Bay Street Brian Vieira d/b/a Aime's Auto Repair Inc., 88 Earle Street Robert Ferraz d/b/a Integrity Auto, 851 Globe Street

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)

Late 14 Claims

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Late 15 Drainlayer Licenses ' Albert Moreira & Son Alexandre's Excavating Inc.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the drainlayer license applications

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 16 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — February 20, 2025

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To 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 to that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Late 17 Committee on Finance — March 25, 2025

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 18 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 25, 2025

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Committee Reports (filed late)

Late 8a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped parking - Osborn Street, North, 163 feet east of Arpin Street

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Ordinance: emergency preamblePassed · 9–0

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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Ordinance: all readings and final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Dionne, 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: Dionne)

Late 8b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals .

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Late 8c Proposed Ordinance — Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installations

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)

Late 8d Proposed Ordinance — Short Term Rentals

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To amend the proposed ordinance by inserting, at the beginning of §14-723, "In addition to the mandatory registration

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by inserting, at the beginning of §14-723, "In addition to the mandatory registration with Massachusetts Department of Revenue on MassTaxConnect," and by striking out, in §14-723(E), "as set forth in §2-453 of the Code," and inserting, in its place, "(as set forth in Chapter A100 Fee Schedule of the City Code) to Inspectional Services," and by striking out, in Chapter A110-4, §14-723, "$500" and inserting, in its place, "$50," and that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)

Ordinance: final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be ordained, as amended

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Late 8e Resolution— Convene with Corporation Counsel, the Building Inspector and a representative of the Community Development Agency to discuss the creation of a proposed ordinance regarding the regulation of boarding/rooming houses

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Adjournment

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 10:01 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Sampson and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:01 p.m.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Dionne)