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, March 12, 2024Tue, Mar 12, 202427 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Referred
  Resolution - Discussion of public health concerns regarding homeless encampments Refer the resolution to Corporation Counsel
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Withdrawn
  Communication - Water bill and request for review re: 57 Duke Street That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Withdrawn
  Resolution - Convene with Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss solutions to flooding issues on Anderson Street That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Withdrawn
  Resolution - Discuss flooding issues re: 50 Anderson Street That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Mattress disposal fee amendment That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Mattress disposal fee amendment That the proposed ordinance be passed through ordination
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution - Capital Improvement Plan be approved by the City Council Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution - Committee on Public Works and Transportation and the Administrator of Community Utilities convene quarterly to discuss updates regarding the progress of the South Watuppa Pond Quality Restoration Program Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Curb Removal for Kilburn Place, LLC, 425 State Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02747 - Removal of 16 feet at 379 Kilburn Street/King Philip Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers: Anthony J. Camara, Jr., David Eastman, Lyndsey Pacheco Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Fall River Taxi Service, Inc. - New Taxicab Vehicle Applications for License Nos. 1, 18 and 19 Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Antonio DeCouto d/b/a Tony's Towing and Auto Repair (69 Napoleon Street) and Joseph Silva d/b/a Supreme Auto (421 Third Street) Adopt the order for the business located at 421 Third Street and to adopt the order for the business located at 69 Napoleon Street, pending payment of the outstanding taxes
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: February 15, 2024, alleged violation by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation That the communication be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer License - LAL Construction, Co. Inc. Approve the license
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Dept. of Public Utilities Notices of Public Hearings and Requests for Comments re: Liberty Utilities, Massachusetts Electric Company/Nantucket Electric Company, and Boston Gas Company That the notices be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, March 26, 2024Tue, Mar 26, 202419 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Appointment of Nicholas L. Christ to the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 7–1 7 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and amended financial order transferring $1,062,707 from FY23 Surplus Revenue to School Appropriation Accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order, as amended
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and order to accept a donation of fourteen (14) cameras Accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Emergency Medical Services Budget Refer the proposed budget to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking (Albion Street, Hamlet Street, King Phillip Street, North Underwood Street) Adopt the emergency preamble
  Ordinance y yeas Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking (Albion Street, Hamlet Street, King Phillip Street, North Underwood Street) Pass through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, miscellaneous (Loading zones and Handicapped parking removals) Pass through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with the Administration and Chief of Police to discuss firearm violence mitigation, funding, and firearm safety education Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting Chief of Police provide an updated crime data and analysis report to the public Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Citations for Fall River Youth of the Year 2023 Award Winners and Finalists Adopt the citations
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses: Private Livery Driver Melanie A. Nadeau, Second Hand License Renewals, and Pool/Billiards License Renewal Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: One Stop Auto Center, Inc. and Joe's Gas Auto Sales Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order - City Council Reappointment of Alexander Silva to the Community Preservation Committee Adopt the order
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims against the City Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Anonymous letter regarding parking issues in the Danforth Street neighborhood Accept the communication and place it on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo - We Love Children Fund Organization, June 7, 2024 at 20 Star Street Approve the application
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Communication from New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid re SEMA 2 Projects Introduction Accept the communication and place it on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer Licenses for JB Lanagan & Company Inc., Foley Excavation LLC, Bristol Pacific Homes, Inc., Sandstone Construction, Inc., Narragansett Improvement Company, ELJ, Inc., and A. Difazio Construction, Inc. Approve the drainlayer licenses
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, April 9, 2024Tue, Apr 9, 202431 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Reverend James Hornsby to the Community Preservation Committee Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Marlene Santos to the Election Commission Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Not recorded Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Confirmation of the reappointment of Timothy S. Campos to the Election Commission Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Confirmation of the reappointment of James C. Calkins to the Zoning Board of Appeals Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order appropriating $135,773.43 from FY23 Free Cash to FEMA COVID Fund Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order appropriating $2,662,076.00 from EMS Fund Free Cash to FEMA COVID Fund Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Grant order of $8,613 from the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) for the Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Events Grant Program Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and Community Development Agency Year Five Annual Action Plan Refer to the Committee on Finance
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Memorandum of Understanding between Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and City of Fall River Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding
  Contract Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Recommendations from the City Assessor and Board of Assessors re M.G.L. Ch. 59 §5 clause forty-first C re elderly exemptions Refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and communication re Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Audit prepared by Roselli, Clark & Associates Refer to the Committee on Finance
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances Refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Sending a letter to the Administration and various departments regarding potential actions to improve tourism and support local groups and the community at-large Approve the sending of the proposed letter
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - FY 2025 Sewer Rates Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
  Ordinance 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - FY 2025 Water Rates Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
  Ordinance 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)

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