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November 25, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 43 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, 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
1 Citizen Input ; Richard Branco, No address provided — City Charter 2
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 2 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to lift item 2 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
2 Special Charter Review Committee Report a
Minutes, page 61 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the report be accepted and placed on file, and that a copy of the report be posted on the City's website for public access
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the report be accepted and placed on file, and that a copy of the report be posted on the City's website for public access.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 63 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:25 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Ponte)
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
40 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Emily Arpke to the position of Director of Financial Services
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Attorney Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel, to answer questions, Councilor Ponte requested clarification regarding the City Council's jurisdiction in relation to the approval of new contracts for an existing employee, as the City Council confirms the appointment in relation to the expiration date of the associated contract
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 Attorney Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel, to answer questions, Councilor Ponte requested clarification regarding the City Council's jurisdiction in relation to the approval of new contracts for an existing employee, as the City Council confirms the appointment in relation to the expiration date of the associated contract.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
To add that the appointment be confirmed
Yes: Hart, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to add that the appointment be confirmed with a one year contract to include a stipulation that the renewal of said contract be subject to the City Council approval, with President Pereira and Councilors Cadime and Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Kilby)
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Cadime, Dionne, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, to confirm the appointment with the above stipulations, with Vice President Pereira and Councilors Cadime and Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Hart)
2 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Parayno to the position of Director of Community Maintenance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To reject the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, PonteNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to reject the appointment, with Councilors Dionne and Ponte voting in the affirmative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To waive the rules to ask Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, and Al Oliveira, Director of City Operations, questions about this matter
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to ask Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, and Al Oliveira, Director of City Operations, questions about this matter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
3 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Murphy to the position of City Auditor
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
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 Raposo, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
4 Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Kristen Cantara Oliveira to the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
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 Raposo, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
5 Mayor and solicitation proposal for Request for Proposals #26-03, Sale of the former Davol School located at 112 Flint Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the iter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the iter to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
6 Mayor and order re: Intermunicipal Agreement for Drinking Water Services with the Town of Westport
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order 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 order to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
7b Mayor and the following Loan orders:: Phase 24 Water Systems Improvements in the amount of $4,700,000
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend both loan orders by striking out the second paragraph of each, in its' entirety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to amend both loan orders by striking out the second paragraph of each, in its' entirety.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
That the loan orders be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the loan orders be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, as amended.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
8a Mayor and the following:: Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 93, Local 3177
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To reject the request to fund the cost items contained in the Memorandum of Agreement and refer it back to the Administration and the Collective Bargaining Unit, requesting that the Administration and AFSCME Council 93, Local 3177, discuss adjustments to salaries for non- Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) dispatchers
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Hart, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject the request to fund the cost items contained in the Memorandum of Agreement and refer it back to the Administration and the Collective Bargaining Unit, requesting that the Administration and AFSCME Council 93, Local 3177, discuss adjustments to salaries for non- Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) dispatchers, with Vice President Pereira and Councilor Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
8i Mayor and the following:: $189,682.62 from Reserve Fund to the following Various Departments, Salaries « City Clerk $2,797.57 * Elections $4,551.68 * Veterans Benefits $296.80 * Community Maintenance $88,292.26 * Community Services $33,216.84
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Hart)
To reconsider the previous motion
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
To table the order. ii
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to table the order. ii.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
To table the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to table the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
9 Chair of the Board of Election Commissioners and copy of certified results from the Municipal Election held on November 4, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication 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 communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
10 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Ordinances
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, One-way streets + Maple Street, Westerly, from June Street to North Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (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 Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, TithNo: Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilors Ponte and Raposo opposed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, TithNo: Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilors Ponte and Raposo opposed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Resolutions
13 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with Director of Traffic to discuss need for traffic study to be conducted at intersection of William Street and Broadway
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by inserting, in the third paragraph, immediately following "intersection," the following: "as well as all intersections on Broadway from Columbia Street to Middle Street," and, in the fourth paragraph, striking out "intersection." and inserting, in its place, "intersections." On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by inserting, in the third paragraph, immediately following "intersection," the following: "as well as all intersections on Broadway from Columbia Street to Middle Street," and, in the fourth paragraph, striking out "intersection." and inserting, in its place, "intersections." On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)
14 Committee on Finance convene with the Chair of the Board of Elections, the Administration, and a representative of the Fall River Commission on Disability to discuss election cycle trends within new polling facilities
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
15 Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to develop a comprehensive plan and cost estimate to perform performance audits of all City departments
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
16 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss changing the roles and titles of the Committee on Real Estate to the "Committee on Real Estate, Facilities and Housing" and the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth, Elder and
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 Auto Body Shop License Renewals lan M. Pankowski d/b/a Classic Auto, 270 Shove Street Joseph Jennings d/b/a Jennings Garage, 64 Judson Street Wayne Pereira d/b/a Fall River Auto Body and Sales, Inc., 155 Williston Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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)
19 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Robert P. Fortier d/b/a Fortier's Auto Sales and Service, Inc., 605 Globe Street lan M. Pankowski d/b/a Classic Auto, 270 Shove Street Elie Bouramia d/b/a North End Auto Service & Sales, Inc., 3293 North Main Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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)
20 Police Chief's Report on Licenses ‘ 2026 Taxicab Drivers Melissa Carvalho Luis Costa Cristian R. Cunin Choro Derek Dagwan Simone Desnoyers Richard Huchel , Shawn Pereira Derek Santos Dorothy Ward 2026 Private Livery Drivers
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
21 Claims
Minutes, page 8 · 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)
22 City Engineer — Street opening less than 5 years at Robeson Street (between Bedford Street and Pine Street)
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening request.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
23 Drainlayer Licenses Aguiar Landscaping, Inc.
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
24 Planning Board Minutes ; September 10, 2025 October 8, 2025
Minutes, page 9 · 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)
To take items 25 through 27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 25 through 27 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
27 Regular Meeting of the City Council — November 12, 2025
Minutes, page 9 · 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
28 Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Notice of public hearing and request for comments re: Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid for approval of its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy
Minutes, page 9 · 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)
29 Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Notice of public hearing and request for comments re: Petition of Libert Utilities (New England Natural Gas Company) Corp.
Minutes, page 9 · 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)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 10a Special Charter Review Committee Report
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report be accepted and placed on file, and that a copy of the report be posted on the City's website
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the report be accepted and placed on file, and that a copy of the report be posted on the City's website.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:51 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:51 p.m.” (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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