City Council votes

Every decision recorded in the official minutes, with a link to the page it came from. Nov 2021 – Sep 2026

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023Tue, Nov 28, 202312 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Structure on or over a public way applications for Fall River Masonic Building Association to place permanent metal signs to provide building name and location at Eastern Avenue and Wilson Road locations Approve the applications
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $172,372.77 to Emergency Medical Services for the purchase of medical equipment for home health care services Approve the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Mayor and amended loan order (with emergency preamble) re. Fall River School Department's proposal to Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation project Adopt the emergency preamble
  Budget 7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Mayor and amended loan order (with emergency preamble) re. Fall River School Department's proposal to Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation project That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 4

Tuesday, December 12, 2023Tue, Dec 12, 202319 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Citations for City Councilor Pamela S. Laliberte (8 Years of Public Service) and City Councilor Leo O. Pelletier (36 Years of Public Service) Adopt the citations
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Memorandum of Agreement between the Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and the City of Fall River Adopt the order
  Contract 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Transferring the sum of $2,500,000 from the Stabilization Fund to Fire, Salaries Fund Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Confirmation of reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Ronald Caplain, Katherine Clarkin, Joyce Coelho, James Gibney, Aja Andrea Grice, Sharon Quinn, Fran E. Rachlin, Ann Rockett-Sperling Confirm the reappointments
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Board of Election Commissioners orders authorizing 2024 elections and designating polling places and changes to polling places Refer the orders to the Board of Election Commissioners for their input regarding the matter
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene to discuss an amendment to taxi license ordinances regarding accessible vehicles for disabled individuals Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Installation of one new pole location on Penn Street by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers (2024), Taxicab Vehicle (2024), Private Livery Driver (2024), and Private Livery Vehicle (2024) Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Auto Body Shop License Renewals for Faggioli Auto Body (633 Lawton St), ABC Auto Body & Sales (753 Pleasant St), and Top Tier Auto Body (232 Lapham St rear) Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for 11 auto repair shops Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Light Order - Emery Street Adopt the light order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Claims Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Communication from Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Licensing regarding issuance of a license to Kris Jacobs/Stay Ready Boxing for a boxing event at the Police Athletic League, 31 Franklin Street, on December 16, 2023 Accept and place on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Structure on or over a public way application for One Stop Shop JP, LLC, 1930 Pleasant Street, to place two 10 foot tables against the building five days a week Refer the application to the Committee on Regulations
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Referred
  Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Finance on November 28, 2023 Refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Referred
  Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council on November 28, 2023 Refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Drainlayer License for Perry Heavy Equipment Services, LLC Approve the drainlayer license
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Drainlayer License for Solimini Excavation and Utilities Approve the drainlayer license
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Amended loan order re: Fall River School Department's proposal to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation project Adopt the loan order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 6

Tuesday, January 9, 2024Tue, Jan 9, 202429 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Stephanie MacArthur to Parking Clerk/Director of Traffic and Parking Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Stephen R. Long to the Housing Authority Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 7–1 7 yeas, 1 nays Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Gregory A. Brilhante, Esq. to the Licensing Board Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Confirmation of the reappointment of Victor Farias as Veterans' Grave Officer Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Order to accept and expend a grant of $25,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies for an Asphalt Art Initiative Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Order to accept and expend a grant of $1,342,365 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Municipal Public Safety Staffing Initiative Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Order to accept and expend a grant of $653,973.25 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $16,000 to the CARE Fund at Bristol Community College to help off-set short-term financial needs of Fall River students Approve the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $699,500 to purchase police vehicles, crime cameras and traffic lights Approve the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $38,500 to purchase a passenger van for the Office of Veterans' Services Approve the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Mayor and deed for 138 Hartwell Street (Parcel ID# N21-0001) Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Proposed ordinance amendments to Sections 50-302 and 50-305 of the Code re: Emergency Medical Services and Corporation Counsel positions Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Proposed ordinance amendment re: mattress disposal fee Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Order to declare four (4) damaged police vehicles as surplus property Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendment to the traffic ordinances Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution that Administration maintain the Telephone Operator position in Municipal Budget Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License for Paul J. Amarello d/b/a Ray's Auto Sales, Inc. located at 707 Brayton Avenue Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Curb removal of 11 feet at 125 Ratcliffe Street for Charles and Jennifer Lecorn Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Curb removal of 18 feet at 2089 Blossom Road for Carlos Abad, 975 Plymouth Avenue, Apt. 1 Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers, Private Livery Drivers, and Private Livery Vehicles (2024) Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Auto Body Shop License Renewals for Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc. (400 Second Street), Saber Auto Body, Inc. (231 Bedford Street), and Deschenes Auto Body Repair, Inc. (751 Eastern Avenue) Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Hank's Garage (55 Murray Street), Sullivan Tire Co., Inc (456 Rodman Street), and Rodman Repair, Inc. (771 Rodman Street) Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Transfer for License No. 281 located at 80 William S. Canning Boulevard from John J. Mattie, Jr. d/b/a Mattie Imports, Inc. to David Rosenburg, RAH Fall River-VW, LLC, d/b/a Audi Fall River/Volkswagen Fall River Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  City Council meeting schedule for 2024, as amended Adopt the order, as amended
  Procedure Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Referred
  Claims Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Communication from Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) re: Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025 That the communication be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Communication from Assistant Corporation Counsel: Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: November 28, 2023 alleged violation by the Committee on Finance That the communication be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5

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