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July 14, 2026
3 meetings this evening, 84 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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Paul B. Hart
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 74 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 75 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 75 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:02 p.m., with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Paul B. Hart
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Resolution — Convene with the Director of Financial Services, the Director of City Operations and the Interim Director of Community Maintenance for updates on the , Administration's planning for residential solid waste and recycling collection .
Minutes, page 80 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 82 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:55 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:55 p.m., with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Peckham)
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, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Paul B. Hart
During the meeting:
- Councilor Peckham exited the Chamber at 9:27 p.m
- Councilor Peckham returned to the Chamber at 9:30 p.m
- Councilor Pereira exited the Chamber at 9:33 p.m
- Councilor Pereira returned to the Chamber at 9:35 p.m
79 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 1 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to lift item 1 from the table, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order appropriating $1,400,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Fire, Salaries
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 8 yeas that the order be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Canuel)
2a Mayor and request for confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission: Joyce Rodrigues
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Peckham)
2b Mayor and request for confirmation of the following reappointments to the Historical Commission: Maria Connie Soule
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)
3a Mayor and the following appropriation orders:: Original July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To reject the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reject the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To vote on the appropriation order by section
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to vote on the appropriation order by section, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To reject A1 through A10, Mayor, Salaries; Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries; City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries Elections, Expenses; Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to reject A1 through A10, Mayor, Salaries; Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries; City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries Elections, Expenses; Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To reject B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries; Administrative Services, Expenses; Judgements and Claims, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reject B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries; Administrative Services, Expenses; Judgements and Claims, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To reject C1 and C2, Financial Services, Salaries; Financial Services, Expenses, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to reject C1 and C2, Financial Services, Salaries; Financial Services, Expenses, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To reject D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to reject D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To reject E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries; Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to reject E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries; Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
To reject F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reject F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To reject G2, School Transportation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to reject G2, School Transportation, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To reject H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries; Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to reject H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries; Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To reject {1 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions Reserve Fund, respectively
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to reject {1 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions Reserve Fund, respectively, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
To reject the following funding sources: $150,000 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash); $128,952.96 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance; $192,247.95 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $105,415 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $51,569.92 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $99,661 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension 67,786.50 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $12,884.58 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $24,385.33 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $41,730.08 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Other Indirect
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to reject the following funding sources: $150,000 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash); $128,952.96 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance; $192,247.95 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $105,415 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $51,569.92 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $99,661 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension 67,786.50 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $12,884.58 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $24,385.33 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $41,730.08 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Other Indirect, with Councilor.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
To reduce the appropriation order total to $0
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reduce the appropriation order total to $0, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To adopt the appropriation order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the appropriation order, as amended, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
3b Mayor and the following appropriation orders:: Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the appropriation order be adopted
Yes: Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, PonteAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays, that the appropriation order be adopted, with Councilors Camara, Canuel, Pereira and Raposo voting in the affirmative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
That the appropriation order be rejected
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, PonteNo: Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays, that the appropriation order be rejected, with President Ponte, Vice President Dionne and Councilors Cadime and Peckham voting in the affirmative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To reconsider the previous motion
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: CanuelAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay, to reconsider the previous motion, with Councilor Canuel voting in the negative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
That the appropriation order be rejected
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays, that the appropriation order be rejected, with Councilors Camara and Canuel voting in the negative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To reject A1 through A10, Mayor, Salaries; Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries; City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to reject A1 through A10, Mayor, Salaries; Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries; City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To send a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue regarding the City Council's concerns in relation to hardships within the various proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets as well as the submitted monthly appropriation orders
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, PonteNo: Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, PereiraAbstained: RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by President Ponte, it was voted 4 , yeas, 3 nays to send a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue regarding the City Council's concerns in relation to hardships within the various proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets as well as the submitted monthly appropriation orders, with President Ponte, Vice President Dionne, Councilor Cadime and Councilor Peckham voting in the affirmative, Councilor Raposo voting present and Councilor Hart absent and not'voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Ponte)
To reject B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries; Administrative Services, Expenses Judgements.and Claims, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted to reject B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries; Administrative Services, Expenses Judgements.and Claims, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject C1 and C2, Financial Services, Salaries; Financial Services, Expenses, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and Councilor Peckham, it was voted to reject C1 and C2, Financial Services, Salaries; Financial Services, Expenses, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to reject D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries; Community Maintenance, Expenses and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted to reject E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries; Community Maintenance, Expenses and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted to reject F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject G2, School Transportation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to reject G2, School Transportation, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries; Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to reject H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries; Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject 11 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions; Reserve Fund, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted to reject 11 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions; Reserve Fund, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reject the following funding sources: $128,952.96 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance 192,247.95 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $105,415 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $51,569.92 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $99,661 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension; $67,786.50 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect 12,884.58 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $24,385.33 fram the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $41,730.08 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Other Indirect
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted to reject the following funding sources: $128,952.96 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance 192,247.95 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $105,415 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $51,569.92 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $99,661 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension; $67,786.50 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect 12,884.58 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $24,385.33 fram the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $41,730.08 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Other Indirect, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reduce the appropriation order total to $0
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted to reduce the appropriation order total to $0, with Councilors Camara and Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To adopt the appropriation order, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt the appropriation order, as amended, with Councilor Camara and Canuel voting in the negative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
4a Mayor and the following orders:: Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch. 44, §53F% for a PEG Access and Cable Related Special Revenue Fund
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
4b Mayor and the following orders:: Appropriation of the following funds to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund, totaling $586,600 330,000 for FREDTV, Operating Salaries & Expenses 106,600 for FREDTV, Capital 150,000 for FRCMedia, Operating Salaries & Expenses
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to table the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
5 Mayor and order establishing spending limits of Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
6 Mayor and order appropriating $331,636.27 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund to the Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
7 Mayor and loan order of $6,883,400 for the repairs, renovation, and maintenance of the Third Street Parking Garage
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff, to — answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff, to — answer questions.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Priority Communications
8 Letter from City Council President re: Renovations in the City Council Chamber lobby and ; stairs taking place between July 15, 2026 and August 10, 2026
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
9 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, RaposoNo: Cadime, Dionne, PonteAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays, to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with President Ponte, Vice President Dionne and Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Pereira)
Ordinances
11 Proposed Ordinance — Amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, , department heads, and non-union personnel
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: CanuelAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime) 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
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: CanuelAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Canuel opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
12 Proposed Ordinance — Amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enroliment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enroliment, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Parking prohibited during certain hours , * Hyacinth Street, East, 763 feet north Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, PonteNo: RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Raposo opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham) 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, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, PonteNo: RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilor Raposo opposed and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
14 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous ; ; Fifteen-minute parking * South Main Street, East, 76 feet north of Slade Street Monday through Saturday, 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Minutes, page 9 · 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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
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 Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, PonteAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilors Camara, Canuel, Pereira and Raposo voting in the affirmative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Resolutions
17 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance to define the City Council's authority to vote to approve or reject any contract renewal granted to a department head whose expiring contract was executed for a term of less
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
18 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss the creation of an ad-hoc School Transportation Committee
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
19 Committee on Public Safety convene to address long standing flooding issues at Stafford Plaza, Pleasant Street and Quarry Street
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
20 City Council urges the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the members of the Fail River Legisiative Delegation to work collaboratively to restore the funding levels originally requested to support the development of a sensory-friendly autism
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by inserting the following after the last paragraph: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that the Administration review the City's inactive Parks capital projects to determine whether $50,000 is available to support Mae's Playground, and that this matter be referred to the Committee on Finance for discussion and recommendation," and to send the Administration a letter regarding this matter, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to amend the resolution by inserting the following after the last paragraph: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that the Administration review the City's inactive Parks capital projects to determine whether $50,000 is available to support Mae's Playground, and that this matter be referred to the Committee on Finance for discussion and recommendation," and to send the Administration a letter regarding this matter, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Pereira)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Pereira)
21 Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss the potential installation and maintenance of AEDs within ail City-owned parks
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To take items 22 through 26 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 22 through 26 together, with Councilor Hart absent and not "voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Citations
26 Michael Kelley — Retirement from the Sheriff's Department after over 31 years of service
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citations be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the citations be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Hart and Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
27 Timothy R. Long, 1343 Newhall Street - Removal of 9 feet, 1 inch, of curbing for an opening total'of 24 feet, 1 inch, at 677 Meridian Street
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Hart, Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 7 yeas to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilors Hart and Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To take items 28 through 30 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 28 through 30 together, with Councilors Hart and Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
30 Connor Vendituoli d/b/a Decked Out Trading Cards LLC, 1054 Wilson Road, Fall River, MA, 02720, for permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store located at 1665 South Main Street (trading cards to be sold).
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items 28 through 30
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt items 28 through 30, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
31 Warrant — State Primary Election — September 1, 2026
Minutes, page 13 · 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 Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
32 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Fouad Rechmani d/b/a JC Gas, LLC, 537 Bedford Street Brandon Rocha d/b/a Shea's Automotive Center, 400 Stafford Road Manuel Ferreira d/b/a J & S Auto Sales & Repair, Inc., 178 Aberdeen Street
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
33 Claims
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
To take items 34 through 36 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items 34 through 36 together, with Councilor Hart absent and not , voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
36 Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo — PVT Joseph Francis VFW Post 486 Inc., October 5, 2026, at 486 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer application and the bingo applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer application and the bingo applications, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)
37 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — May 21, 2026
Minutes, page 13 · 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 Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To take items 38 through 41 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items 38 through 41 together, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
41 Special Meeting of the City Council — June 30, 2026
Minutes, page 14 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
To adopt an emergency preamble for item 7a
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Hart, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble for item 7a, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 7a Mayor and appropriations totaling $1,400,000 from the following accounts: « Veterans, Expenses ($500,000) * Financial Services, Expenses ($115,000) * Facilities, Expenses ($145,000) * Community Maintenance, Expenses ($225,000)
Minutes, page 14 · 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 Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 41a Voter petition to amend the Zoning Map for the Brayton-Warren Corridor district
Minutes, page 14 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the petition to the Planning Board
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, RaposoNo: Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays, to refer the petition to the Planning Board, with Councilors Cadime, Camara, Canuel and Raposo voting in the affirmative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 9a Order — Curb Removal, Jessica Ortega Urgiles, 53 Adams Street, Newark, NJ, 07105 — Addition of 12 feet of curbing and removal of 18 feet of curbing for a total opening of 18 feet at 34-36 California Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 14 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 15 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:45 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:45 p.m., with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
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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