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May 13, 2025
3 meetings this evening, 38 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 51 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 52 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 6:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 6:02 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Medical Services Budget ; Chief Beth Faunce, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), provided a brief overview of the budgetary activities within the EMS Department over the past year, including the purchase of ,
Minutes, page 54 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Medical Services Budget to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Medical Services Budget to the full Council for action.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
4 Communication — Mayor and School Committee 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
Minutes, page 55 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full Council for action
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 full Council for action.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 56 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:05 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
33 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 6 and 7 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 6 and 7 out of order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)
Priority Matters
6 Mayor and proposed Home Rule Petition re appointment of Chief of Police
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor and proposed ordinance re appointment of Chief of Police
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel, to answer questions related to the proposed ordinance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel, to answer questions related to the proposed ordinance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
To lift item 1 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift item 1 from the table.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
1 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
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Dionne, Hart, Kilby, Pereira, RaposoNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to confirm the appointment, with President Camara and Councilors Ponte and Tith voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions related to the proposed contract matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions related to the proposed contract matter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)
To waive the rules to allow Deputy Chief J.T
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Deputy Chief J.T.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
To override President Camara's ruling that the objections were not in order
Yes: Cadime, Ponte, TithNo: Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays, to override President Camara's ruling that the objections were not in order, with Councilors Ponte and Tith voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
2 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Edward Guimont, Ph.D., to the Library Board of Trustees
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance amendment re salary of Animal Control Officer
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
4 Mayor and order approving Conservation Restriction between VMD Conservation FR, LLC and The Trustees of Reservations regarding an approximately half-acre parcel of wetlands located at the Industrial Park.
Minutes, page 3 · 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 order transferring $2,500,000 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to Employer Health Trust Fund oo
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)
Priority Communications
8 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · 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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and , Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Orders - Hearings
11 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. — Installation of one (1) new jointly owned pole location on Riggenbach Road
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
13 Auto Body Shop License Renewal : ; David Ponte d/b/a Brougham Motors Inc., 389 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
14 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
15 Structure on or over a public way application for the Greater Fall River Symphony , Orchestra to hang a banner across Bedford Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the structure on or over a public way application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the structure on or over a public way application.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
16 Communication re road repairs on Grinnell Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
17 Thank you card from Jack Hackett re SCSL Softball League
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the card be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the card be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
19 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — March 20, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To take items 20 through 26 fogether
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 20 through 26 fogether.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
26 Regular Meeting of the City Council—April 22,2025 .
Minutes, page 6 · 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)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
27 Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities hearing notice re the 2025 Climate Compliance Plan, submitted by Liberty Utilities (New England Natural Gas Company) .
Minutes, page 6 · 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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Priority Matters , (filed late)
Late 7a Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal 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 Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 8a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped parking .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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 Ponte, 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: Ponte)
Late 8b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Late 8c Proposed Zoning Ordinance — Apartment District (A-2)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Dionne ' Opposed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Late 8d Order ~ Taxicab driver license application denial (Robert F. Allen)
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Late 8e Order -— Taxicab driver license application denial (David Correiro)
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Late 8f Resolution — convene with the Administration and a representative of the ; Massachusetts Department of Transportation to discuss maintenance of the Interstate 195 underpass beneath Government Center and request that the state ‘
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:53 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 7:53 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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