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 11, 2025Tue, Mar 11, 202523 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking on Albion Street, Bedford Street, Bradford Street, Foster Street, Kellogg Street, Lindsey Street, Oliver Street, Pitman Street, President Avenue, South Main Street, South Oxford Street, Swindells Street, Whipple Street, and William Street Pass through first reading, second reading, pass to be enrolled and pass to be ordained
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous parking restrictions and handicapped parking removals Pass through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Fall River Public Library new position of Processing Archivist of Public Library Services Pass through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Resolution - The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the City Administrator, the Director of City Operations and Corporation Counsel to discuss potential fine amendments relating to illegal dumping of solid waste Refer the resolution to Corporation Counsel
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Resolution - Committee on Public Safety convene with a representative from the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority and any other interested parties to discuss potential solutions to reduce noise pollution in the Weaver's Cove Layover area Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Curb Removal - Mario Botelho, 220 Stevens Street - Removal of 1 foot, 6 inches for a total opening of 17 feet, 6 inches, at 220 Stevens Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Curb Removal - Robert Messier, Jr., 232 Stevens Street - Removal of 6 feet, 6 inches for a total opening of 23 feet, 6 inches, at 232 Stevens Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Pole Location - Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid - Albion Street - One (1) new pole Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers: Robert Day, Michael Diniz, and Melissa Medeiros Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Michael Carvalho d/b/a County Street Collision and Customizing, Robert Luongo d/b/a Bob's Auto Sales, Justin Pacheco d/b/a Mill City Diesels, LLC, Timothy Cabral d/b/a Aberdeen Auto, LLC, and Joseph D. Melo d/b/a JDM & Sons, Inc. Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Light Order - Highcrest Street (lighting surveys at Pole #2 and Pole #4) Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Referred
  Claims against the City of Fall River Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Letter from Melissa Furtado, 272 Anthony Street, in support of additional property tax abatements for 100% disabled veterans Accept and place on file the letter
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Public Hearing notice re: conduit tax-exempt bond financing for Lifespan of Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Brown University Health of Massachusetts Accept and place on file the public hearing notice
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 6

Tuesday, February 25, 2025Tue, Feb 25, 202515 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Drew Carline to the Conservation Commission To confirm the appointment
  Appointment 6–0 6 yeas, 0 nays Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with Administration to discuss safe shelter services in winter at First Step Inn operated by Steppingstone, Inc. To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with City Administrator, Director of City Operations and Corporation Counsel to discuss fine amendments relating to illegal dumping of solid waste To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with City Administrator, City Treasurer/Collector and Corporation Counsel to discuss Tax Title/tax possession properties, Abutters Lots Program, and tax possession auction dates To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with City Administrator and ARPA Director for an accounting of ARPA funds and project status report To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Taxicab Driver license for Duane Christopher Shealey To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Auto Body Shop License Renewals for David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto (14-26 Burns Street) and Carl Garcia d/b/a Carl's Collision Center, Inc. (1591 Bay Street) To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewal for David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto (14-26 Burns Street) To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Auto Body Shop License Transfer for License No. 21 at 96 Alden Street from John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body & Sales Inc. to Christopher Melo d/b/a Melo's Collision & Custom LLC To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Transfer for License No. 31 at 96 Alden Street from John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body & Sales Inc. to Christopher Melo d/b/a Melo's Collision & Custom To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Claims against the City To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo for We Love Children Fund Organization, May 3, 2025, at 20 Star Street To approve the application
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Drainlayer Licenses for Mitchell Associates Construction Corp. and WC Excavation, LLC To approve the applications
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to the traffic ordinances To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Planning Board Minutes of December 11, 2024 and January 8, 2025 That the Planning Board minutes be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5

Tuesday, February 11, 2025Tue, Feb 11, 202525 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Citations for Student Veterans of America Chapter of Bristol Community College and officers CJ Camacho, Talos Farris, Jerone Harper, Kayla Harvey, Silvia Jones, John Montiero, Maximus Poole, Joseph Schrank To adopt the citations
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Appointment of Ben Feitelberg to the Redevelopment Authority To confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Reappointment of Joseph Pereira to the Zoning Board of Appeals To confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Order declaring 112 Flint Street (former Davol School) (Parcel ID# K-14-0011) surplus to allow for disposition To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Order declaring 138 Hartwell Street (former Silvia School) (Parcel ID# N21-001) surplus to allow for disposition To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Order accepting a donation in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually from Deborah and Richard Danner to the Fall River Public Library To adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Proposed zoning amendments re Apartment District (A-2) To refer the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to the Planning Board
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Order appropriating $1,816,444 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2026 community projects To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Request to establish ordinances creating the positions of Museum Security Officer of Public Library Services and Processing Archivist of Public Library Services To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Quitclaim Deed conveying property at 2501 South Main Street from Fall River Redevelopment Authority to Fall River School Committee To adopt the order
  Contract Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Amendment to lease agreement between Fall River Redevelopment Authority and Fall River School Department for 2501 South Main Street To adopt the order
  Contract Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Request for revocation of Second Hand Article Store license for Joey A. Pacheco d/b/a Pacheco's Furniture at 255 South Main Street To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommendations amending traffic ordinances To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Withdrawn
  Resolution to convene with representatives from Gates of Hope Incorporated and Administration to discuss options to help Gates of Hope Incorporated continue work for Flint Neighborhood citizens That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Withdrawn
  Resolution to convene with Board of Park Commissioners, City Administrator, and Fall River Police Department to discuss concerns regarding unauthorized use of public parks That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution that the Capital Improvement Plan be approved by the City Council To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with City Administrator, Director of Traffic and Parking, Director of Community Maintenance, and Fall River Police Department to discuss emergency parking bans ordinance amendments To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Curb removal of 8 feet for a total opening of 28 feet at 209 Adams Street for John Dacosta To adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Curb removal of 15 feet for a total opening of 39 feet, 6 inches at 146 Eighteenth Street for ICC Investments LLC, 78 Melville Street To adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Auto Body Shop License for Aline Coutinho Souza d/b/a C&A Auto Body Inc. located at 83 Mulberry Street To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers Jean P. Charlot and Edise Parson, Private Livery Driver Laura Rodriguez, and Private Livery Vehicles for New Generation Transportation (4 vehicles) To adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4

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