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 5, 2024Tue, Nov 5, 202421 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Withdrawn
  Mayor and submitted bid proposals for the former Frank M. Silvia Elementary School at 138 Hartwell Street Grant leave to withdraw
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to 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, Miscellaneous (parking prohibitions, loading zones, and handicapped parking removals) Pass through second reading and enrollment
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (parking prohibitions, loading zones, and handicapped parking removals) Pass through ordination
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson Pass through second reading and enrollment
  Ordinance 6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson Pass through ordination
  Ordinance 6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Citation for Maria Conceição Almas - Celebration of her 92nd Birthday Adopt the citation
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Peter Brouns, 170 Last Street - Removal of 8 feet at 170 Last Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Bristol County Homes Inc., 800 Davol Street - Removal of 26 feet at 552 Bowen Street and Hicks Street Adopt the order
  Other 7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Tyler Carreiro, 116 Gagnon Street - Removal of 8 feet at 116 Gagnon Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers David R. La France and Natasha Smith Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  City Engineer prepare plans for acceptance of streets: Burt Street from New Boston Road to southerly terminus and May Street from Pine Street to Cherry Street Refer items 12a and 12b to the Planning Board
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims against the City of Fall River Refer the item to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  City Engineer - Street opening less than 5 years at 40 Frederick Street Approve the request
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer license for NP Land Architects Inc. Approve the drainlayer license
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes - September 19, 2024 Accept the minutes and place on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Committee on Real Estate recommending action: Order requesting authorization for Mayor to transfer three parcels of vacant land held as Tax Possessions to the Watuppa Water Board Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Committee on Finance recommending action: Loan Order (increase) for renovations and repairs to Central Fire Station and construction of EMS Storage Facility (total amount of $3,200,000) Adopt the order
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024Wed, Oct 30, 2024special1 decision

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Establishment of Fiscal Year 2025 tax factor and tax levy To set the Fiscal Year 2025 tax factor and levy at the rate of 1.75, and to adopt the orders establishing the levy and determining the percentages to be borne by each class of real property and personal property
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024Tue, Oct 22, 202423 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Confirmation of appointment of BJ McDonald to Community Preservation Committee Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Confirmation of appointment of Richard A. Manuels, Jr., to Greater Fall River Vocational School District Committee Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed transfer of 78 Thomas Street (Assessor's Parcel ID #K-14-0061) to Community Development Agency Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 1 Budget Report Refer the report to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Appropriation of $983,500 from Opioid Stabilization Fund to Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Approval of 6-year subscription for GoodHeart-Wilcox curriculum for Fall River Public Schools from Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund Adopt the order
  Contract Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Increasing Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund spending limits to $150,000 Adopt the order related to increasing the Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund spending limits to $150,000
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Appropriation of $650,000 from EMS, Revenues to EMS, Expenses and EMS, Capital Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Request to increase Loan Order from $2,700,000 by $500,000 (to $3,200,000) for Central Fire Station renovations and EMS Storage Facility construction Authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Board of Assessors communication re establishment of Fiscal Year 2025 tax factor and tax levy Refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Planning Board Report re proposed second amendment to expand Housing Development Zone (HD) Fall River Waterfront/Downtown Market Rate Incentive Zone and Plan Approve the proposal
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking (County St, Manton St, Montgomery St, Washington St) Adopt the emergency preamble
  Ordinance 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking (County St, Manton St, Montgomery St, Washington St) Passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Snell St parking prohibition, Hartwell St loading zone, handicapped parking removals) Passed through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Amendment to Sec. 50-302, Salary schedules for contract personnel re Board of Elections Commissioners/Director - Office of Elections, Chairperson Passed through first reading
  Ordinance 5–3 5 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Heavy commercial vehicles restricted on Wilson Road) Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers: Erica Collins, Henri Menard, Zacchaeus Phoenix Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Letter from anonymous resident re: taxi companies Accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer License for Hydro Tech Inc. Approve the drainlayer license
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes for March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2024 Accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Quitclaim deed conveying 112 Flint Street (former Davol Street Elementary School, Assessors Lot K-14-0011) from Flint Neighborhood Association Corp. to City of Fall River Adopt the order
  Other 6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with business owners and Fall River Police Department regarding safety concerns in Executive Plaza parking lot Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024Tue, Oct 8, 202421 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Tim McCoy to the Conservation Commission Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 6–1 6 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Boyle to the Conservation Commission Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Donna Valente to the Cultural Council Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Jason R. Bouchard-Nawrocki to the Historical Commission Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Jonathan Lima to the Historical Commission Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Joyce B. Rodrigues to the Historical Commission Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and quitclaim deed conveying 112 Flint Street (former Davol Street Elementary School, Assessors Lot K-14-0011) from the Flint Neighborhood Association Corp. to the City of Fall River Refer the matter 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 the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)

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