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April 22, 2025
28 recorded votes, 3 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
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 10 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take item 10 out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
To take item 5c out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to take item 5c out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 5c Mayor and resolution for approval of a TIE Agreement for MassCan Capital LLC, at 460 Globe Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Sampson)
Late 4 Mayor and resolution authorizing submission of the Community Development Agency's Five Year Consolidated Plan and Year One Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Late 2 Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the report 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 report to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Late 3 Fiscal Year 2026 Enterprise Fund Budget — Emergency Medical Services
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the budget 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 budget to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Late 4 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Kelly Furtado to Police Chief and order requesting approval of contract.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Kenneth Fredette, Assistant Corporation Counsel, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Kenneth Fredette, Assistant Corporation Counsel, to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
Late 5a Mayor and orders:: Establishing the Diman Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
Late 5b Mayor and orders:: Transferring $4.6 Million from FY24 Surplus Revenue to the Diman Stabilization Fund
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Ordinances (filed late)
Late 6 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals * Broad Street, North, 137 feet west of Shove Street * Osborn Street, North, 156 feet east of Arpin Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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)
Late 7 Proposed Ordinance — Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installations
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
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 (filed late)
Late 8 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel and any other interested parties to discuss amendments to the Abutters Lots Program
Minutes, page 5 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Late 9 Committee on Public Safety convene with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Chief of Emergency Medical Services to provide quarterly updates
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, SampsonNo: Joseph D. Camara, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara and Councilor Ponte opposed.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Hart) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Orders -- Miscellaneous (filed late)
Late 11 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers David Correiro Pool/Billiard Renewal CAPMRPM LLC d/b/a Rack ‘Em Up Billiards, 126 Griffin Street Second Hand Renewals GameStop, Inc. d/b/a GameStop 6735, 153 Mariano Bishop Boulevard
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To separate and refer the taxicab driver application for David Correiro to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to separate and refer the taxicab driver application for David Correiro to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Late 12 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Late 13 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Rebecca Collins re: April 8, 2025, alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter 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 matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Late 14 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: April 8, 2025, alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Late 15 Drainlayer Licenses B & B Excavation, Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Sampson)
Late 16 Planning Board Minutes — March 12, 2025 .
Minutes, page 6 · 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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 9a Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the Director of Human Resources and Corporation Counsel to discuss the creation of a Screening Committee for the Chief of the Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Departments
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Hart, Kilby, Pereira, PonteNo: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Raposo, Sampson
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to adopt the resolution, with Vice President Pereira and Councilors Kilby and Ponte voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To reconsider the previous vote, On yet a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by striking out "Fire Department' in the first and third paragraphs of the resolution and striking out "Fire Chief' in the fourth paragraph of the resolution
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous vote, On yet a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by striking out "Fire Department' in the first and third paragraphs of the resolution and striking out "Fire Chief' in the fourth paragraph of the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
Late 14a Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Rene Brown re: April 8, 2025, alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, ° A brief recess was held from 8:24 p.m. to 8:26 p.m. for the signing of the Traffic and Right-of- way fees for fiber optic cable installations proposed ordinances
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, ° A brief recess was held from 8:24 p.m. to 8:26 p.m. for the signing of the Traffic and Right-of- way fees for fiber optic cable installations proposed ordinances.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:30 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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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