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September 23, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 30 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input ; Rene Brown, 105 Bank Street - VSO (Veterans' Services Officer)
Minutes, page 71 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Ms
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Ms.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
That the Committee on Finance send a follow-up correspondence to the Mayor, the Interim City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources regarding remarks made by the Veterans' Benefit Agent and Director of Veterans' Services/Director of Veterans' Benefits during the September 9, 2025, meeting of the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the Committee on Finance send a follow-up correspondence to the Mayor, the Interim City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources regarding remarks made by the Veterans' Benefit Agent and Director of Veterans' Services/Director of Veterans' Benefits during the September 9, 2025, meeting of the Committee on Finance, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting, a copy of which is attached and hereto made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
2 Resolution - Mayor submit a request ceasing the operation of the enterprise fund for the Department of Emergency Medical Services and establishing a special revenue account for the deposit of all ambulance receipts
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:55 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:55 p.m., with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
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, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow individuals to address the City Council for three minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow individuals to address the City Council for three minutes, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Priority Matters
4 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Trevor Coelho to the position of Purchasing Agent
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
2 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Kaylyn Furtado to the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To take item 9 out of order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item 9 out of order, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Veterans' Benefit Agent and Director of Veterans' Services/Director of Veterans' Benefits salary schedule amendment
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
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, as amended, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
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, as amended, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Priority Communications
3 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · 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 absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, TithAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
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, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
5 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals * County Street, West, 22 feet north of Barnes Street * Fielden Street, East, 44 feet south of Pleasant Street * Slade Street, North, 119 feet west of Church Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
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 first reading, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
6 Proposed Ordinance — Director of Emergency Management Agency salary amendment
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Ordinances
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 One-way streets (strike out) * Niagara Street, West, from Foster Street for a distance of 498 feet Section 2 One-way streets (insert) « Niagara Street, West, from Foster Street to Plymouth Avenue
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 Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
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, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Establishment of a Library Programs Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
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, as amended, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Resolutions
10 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the Chief of Police, the Director of City Operations, and Corporation Counsel to discuss current enforcement methods to prevent and penalize the act of illegal dumping and littering and potential
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Hart, second: Ponte)
Citations
11 Saint Anthony of the Desert Maronite Catholic Church ~ 50th Anniversary of the 300 North Eastern Avenue location (1975-2025)
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
12 Greater Fall River Art Association — Dedication and launch of Mobile Art Studio
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Orders: Miscellaneous
13 Auto Body Shop License Renewals John V. Pacheco and Michael V. Pacheco d/b/a Celebrity Auto, 2220 Pleasant Street Richard Duclos d/b/a Richard's Autobody & Paint, 44 Sixth Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
14 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Roger W. Piva d/b/a Piva's Garage, 252 Crescent Street Robert W. Saraiva d/b/a Peckham Street Garage, 213 Peckham Street Jewel Saeed d/b/a Henry's Tire Enterprises, Inc., 714 Globe 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 absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
15 Light order —- 855 Weetamoe Street, 881 Weetamoe Street and 894 Weetamoe Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the order by striking out "Director of City Operations" and inserting, in its place, "Fall River Police Department,"
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to amend the order by striking out "Director of City Operations" and inserting, in its place, "Fall River Police Department," with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended, with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
16 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 absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:25 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:25 p.m., with Vice President Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
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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