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June 10, 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: 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 50 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 50 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing at 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing at 6:00 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input Time Justin Teixeira, 182 Canonicus Street, Tiverton, RI - EMS Public Safety Status
Minutes, page 56 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 4 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 4 out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
4 Transfers and appropriations
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 2 from the fable
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to lift item 2 from the fable.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)
2 Resolution — Convene with the City Administrator, the Director of City Operations and the Building Inspector to discuss safety concerns regarding the Pearl Street Parking Garage and the Third Street Parking Garage Al Oliveira, Director of City Operations, provided information regarding a recent report related to
Minutes, page 60 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Hart)
To lift item 3 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift item 3 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
3 Resolution — Convene with Director of City Operations to discuss efficiencies Al Oliveira, Director of City Operations, read aloud a list of projects that are ongoing within various parks, facilities and structures within the City. Mr. Oliveira provided information ‘
Minutes, page 61 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 61 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:52 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
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: 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Kilby exited the Chamber at 9:36 p.m
- Councilor Kilby returned to the Chamber at 9:38 p.m
25 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 12 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item 12 out of order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
Citations
2e Members of the Fall River Fire Department who showed exceptional teamwork, bravery and compassion during the June 3, 2025, Emmett Street fire: Firefighter Mitchell Nunes
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Priority Matters
1b Mayor and the following appropriations:: $200,000 from Community Maintenance, Salaries to Solid Waste Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To reject the orders
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to reject the orders, with President Pereira, and Councilors Hart and Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)
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)
3 Mayor and appropriation of $200,000 from Judgement and Claims, Expenses to Law, Expenses
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)
4 Mayor and appropriation of $750,000 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to OPEB Fund
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 appropriation of $1,000,000 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to Solid Waste, Expenses
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To reject the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to reject the order, with President Pereira, and Councilors Hart and Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)
Ordinances
7 Proposed Ordinance — Director of Emergency Management Agency salary amendment
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
8 Proposed Ordinance ~ Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 4 Parking Prohibited at all times (insert) * Blossom Road, east, 20 feet north of Blossom Road, for a distance of 775 feet northerly * Indian Town Road, north, 20 feet east of Blossom Road, for a distance of 775 feet
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Appointment of Chief of Police
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Resolutions
10 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with City Engineer and Director of City Operations to discuss potential remedies to potholes near the intersection of Columbia Street and South Main Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
11 City Council formally request that the Massachusetts State Auditor initiate an independent audit of the Department of Community Maintenance in relation to recently revealed allegations of misconduct, misuse of City resources, and other violations,
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the existing resolution by inserting "Be it further resolved that the report be submitted to the Fall River Police Department, the U.S
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to amend the existing resolution by inserting "Be it further resolved that the report be submitted to the Fall River Police Department, the U.S.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
That the City Council schedule a meeting in executive session
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the City Council schedule a meeting in executive session with the Mayor and/or Corporation Counsel to discuss the outcome of the Lowney Report in July or August.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)
Orders: Hearings
13 Laura Pacheco d/b/a Laura's Vintage Attic, 369 June Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, for permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store located at 1791 South Main Street (house decor to be sold).
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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Frank Correia d/b/a Mello Services Station, Inc, 891 Bay Street John R. Glass d/b/a JG Auto LLC, 84 Fourteenth Street Jason Ventura d/b/a AA Auto Repair & Sales, LLC, 401 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To take items 16 through 21 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 16 through 21 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
21 Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 27, 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Bulletins —- Newsletters: Notices
22 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 540 Cherry Street, Apartment 7
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 5a Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Raposo, TithNo: Cadime, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilors Cadime and Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
To refer the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Late 5b Mayor and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the FY24 Surplus Revenue to the Employer Health Trust Fund
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, TithNo: Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilors Cadime and Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To refer the appropriation to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the appropriation to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:44 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:44 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
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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