April 14, 2026

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 93 (PDF)

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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo

Absent: None

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Opening the hearings

Minutes, page 93 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To open the hearings

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo

Absent: None

4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

1 Citizen Input Time Dan Robillard, 142 Old Second Street — Charter

Minutes, page 96 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To allow Mr

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to allow Mr.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To allow Mrs

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to allow Mrs.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

2 Mayor and Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer , Divisions

Minutes, page 97 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the orders to full Council for action

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the orders to full Council for action.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 97 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 9:39 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:39 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 99 (PDF)

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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo

Absent: None

38 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Before the numbered agenda items

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel, to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Alan Rumsey, Corporation Counsel, to answer questions.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Resolution submitted on the floor by Councilor Cadime: Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to draft an ordinance letting the City Council hire outside counsel, with a budget account to fund it

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To move the previous question to adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to move the previous question to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt resolutionPassed · 6–3

To adopt the resolution

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Priority Matters

1 Mayor and order to accept M.G.L. Ch. 90, Sec. 17C, which relates to Establishment of 25-miles-per-hour speed limit in thickly settled or business district in' city or town; violation .

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow the Director of Traffic and Parking to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Traffic and Parking to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

5b Mayor and the following appropriations:: $250,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Police, Capital

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralFailed · 2–7

To take items 5c through 5f together

Yes: Cadime, HartNo: Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to take items 5c through 5f together, with Councilors Cadime and Hart voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

6 Mayor and communication to City Council regarding a resolution adopted at the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on March 24, 2026

Accept and place on filePassed · 9–0

To move the previous question that the communication be accepted and placed on file

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 9 yeas to move the previous question that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)

Priority Communications

7 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

8 Chair of the Board of Elections update regarding polling locations

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Hart, second: Raposo)

Committee Reports

9 Approve Communication — Letter to Administration requesting the creation of a Tourism Advisory Committee

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the communication

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the communication.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

10 Order — J & M Development Group Corp, 263 Gifford Road, Westport, MA, 02790 — Removal of 12 feet (on County Street) of curbing for a total opening of 32 feet at 215-219 Earle Street

Recommended by the Committee on Regulations

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

11 Order — Tucker Dachshund, LLC, 88 Earle Street - Removal of 39 feet of curbing (on Laurel Street) for a total opening of 82 feet at 25 Rhode Island Avenue

Recommended by the Committee on Regulations

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped parking « Osborn Street, North, 20 feet east of Brown Street * Stewart Street, South, 29 feet east of North Underwood Street

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Ordinance: emergency preamblePassed · 9–0

To adopt the emergency preamble

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Ordinance: final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first and second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first and second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 .

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

14 Grant Leave to Withdraw Resolution — The Committee on Public Safety convene with the Police Chief to discuss strategies to combat vehicular vandalism in the President Avenue and Madison Street

Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Resolutions

15 Committee on Real Estate, Facilities and Housing convene with a representative from the Administration, the Veterans' Services Officer, and the Director of City Operations to discuss plans for 755 Pine Street (the former Veterans Association of Bristol County .

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Regulations convene with the Director of Engineering and Planning to discuss the creation of a fine for applications that are submitted after the curb removal work has been completed prior to being approved by the Traffic Commission and City

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To amend the resolution be inserting, at the end of the last paragraph, the following: "to be issued at the discretion of the Director of Engineering and Planning who may waive the fine for emergency projects, if appropriate." On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution be inserting, at the end of the last paragraph, the following: "to be issued at the discretion of the Director of Engineering and Planning who may waive the fine for emergency projects, if appropriate." On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)

17 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel and a representative of Fall River Government Television to discuss the creation of a proposed ordinance requiring all public meetings to be

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

18 City Council approves of the issuance of City Council Official Citations and authorizes the City Council President to implement the changes necessary to make this process more expedient for presentations in the community or in the City Council

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by President Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Ponte)

Citations

19 Maria N. Sardinha — Recipient of Fall River Icon Award and for 65 years of dedicated - , service and generosity to the City of Fall River

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the citation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 20 through 22 together

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 20 through 22 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Orders: Hearings

22 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., ; ' East Main Street - One (1) new jointly owned pole location

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the orders

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

23 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Locust Street - One (1) new jointly owned pole location

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)

24 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Northeastern Avenue — One (1) new jointly owned pole location .

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

25 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Peckham Street — One (1) new jointly owned pole location

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 26 through 29 together

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 29 together.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)

Orders: Miscellaneous

29 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer Auto Repair Shop License No. 167, located at 151 Cove Street, from Albert Piva d/b/a Piva's Auto Repair and Body Shop to Alexander Medeiros d/b/a Al Piva's Auto Repair and Body Shop

Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the orders

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

30 Claims

Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 31 through 34 together

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 31 through 34 together.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

34 Drainlayer Licenses A. DiFazio Construction, Inc. HM Lopes, LLC Alexandre's Excavating, Inc. - Hydra Tech Inc.

Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the street openings and drainlayer applications

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the street openings and drainlayer applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

35 Planning Board Minutes — February 19, 2026

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the minutes be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Hart)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 36 through 41 together

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items 36 through 41 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

41 Regular Meeting of the City Council —- March 24, 2026

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)

Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices

42 Department of Public Utilities — Notice of inquiry and request for comments re

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the notice be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Committee Reports (filed late)

Late 14a Orders — Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

To adopt the orders

Yes: Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Cadime

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to adopt the orders, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Adjournment

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 10:49 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:49 p.m.” (Motion: Hart, second: Peckham)