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December 23, 2025
31 recorded votes, 0 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, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 7 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift item 7 from the table.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Paula Costa Cullen to the Library Board of Trustees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
2 Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Ann Rocket Sperling to the Library Board of Trustees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
3 Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Ronald Caplain to the Library Board of Trustees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
4 Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Sharon L. Quinn to the Library Board of Trustees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
5 Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Fran Rachlin to the Library Board of Trustees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
6 Mayor and resubmitted 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 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
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 and that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
7 Mayor and gift order for a donation to the Fall River Fire Department from Firehouse Dogs in the amount of $10,000.00 to support the department's K-9 program
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
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 and that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Resolutions
8 Committee on Finance convene with Corporation Counsel and a representative from the Administration to discuss hybrid lists for the hiring of firefighters
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Citations
9 Laura Bermol-Diaz — Leadership and stéadfast commitment to the Flint Village community .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Orders -— Hearings
10 Verizon New England Inc. — Twenty-six (26) feet of conduit at intersection of Lyon Street and Third Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Auto Body Shop License Renewals Brian Vieira d/b/a Aime's Auto — 5 Laurel Street Dylan Jarabek d/b/a Top Tier Auto Body — 232 Lapham Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To separate the two applicants into separate orders, and to adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to separate the two applicants into separate orders, and to adopt the order with the renewal application for Brian Vieira d/b/a Aime's Auto.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order with the renewal application for Dylan Jarabek d/b/a Top Tier Auto Body.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
12 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Ronald Picard d/b/a Theo's Service Center — 35 Oak Grove Avenue Dylan Jarabek d/b/a Top Tier Auto Body — 232 Lapham Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
13 Police Chief's Report on Licenses 2026 Taxicab Drivers John Baker Darrell Carlsen Sherry Mann Mikael Raposa
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
14 Fall River Taxi Service, Inc. - New Taxicab Vehicle Applications for License Nos. 19 and 20
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
16 Drainlayer Licenses Touisset Construction Company
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
17 Pianning Board Minutes , November 17, 2025 November 24, 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 Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
To take items 718 through 20 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 718 through 20 together.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
20 Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 9, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
21 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 540 Cherry Street, Apartment 7
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)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 7a Mayor and Library Director to rename the Children's Room at the Fall River Public Library the David Mello Children's Room at the request of Councilor Ricky T. Tith
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place on file the communication and adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to accept and place on file the communication and adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 7c Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking * Barlow Street, East, 29 feet north of Horton Street « Dwelly Street, North, 181 west of Kilburn Street * Eastern Avenue, West, 51 feet north of Maynard Street * Franklin Street, North, 39 feet west of North Seventh Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble
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 that the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
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 Ponte and Councilor Raposo, 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: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Late 7d Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous (referred 12-18-2025) Handicapped parking removals * Eastern Avenue, East, 70 feet north of County Street * Maple Street, South, 275 feet east of Linden Street * Montaup Street, West, 119 feet south of Globe Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Late 7e Action: Proposed Ordinance: Strike out §2-131 and §2-132 from City Code re: loan order authorizations
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposed ordinance by inserting the following amendments: inserting, immediately following "be amended as follows," the following text: "Section 1, By striking out in Section 2-130, which section relates to Publication of proposed loan orders, "shall be published as provided in Section 23 of the Charter' and inserting in place thereof "may be published on the city website."; by inserting "Section 2," immediately before "By striking out, in its entirety, Sections 2-131 and 2-131," and by striking out "Sections 2-131 and 2-132," and replacing it
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by inserting the following amendments: inserting, immediately following "be amended as follows," the following text: "Section 1, By striking out in Section 2-130, which section relates to Publication of proposed loan orders, "shall be published as provided in Section 23 of the Charter' and inserting in place thereof "may be published on the city website."; by inserting "Section 2," immediately before "By striking out, in its entirety, Sections 2-131 and 2-131," and by striking out "Sections 2-131 and 2-132," and replacing it with "Section 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134." On .” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cadime)
To lift item 6a(i) from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift item 6a(i) from the table.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Tabled Matters (filed late)
Late 6i Notice of Casualty and Loss at 540 Cherry Street, Apartment 7: $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
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 6a/(ii) from the table. ii
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to lift item 6a/(ii) from the table. ii.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:54 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:54 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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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