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, August 13, 2024Tue, Aug 13, 202441 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. joint pole location on Currant Road Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. joint pole location, anchor relocation, and pole relocation on Kilburn Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Curb removal: Kyra Cordeiro, 363 Hyacinth Street - Removal of 24 feet at 0 Hyacinth Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Curb removal: Angelica Penafiel, 71 Ash Street - Removal of 2 feet, 4 inches at 71 Ash Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Curb removal: Antonia N. Decarvalho, 680 Bay Street - Removal of 14 feet at 1342 County and Alsop Streets Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Auto Repair Shop License: James Andrews d/b/a 508 Auto Sales & Repair located at 59 North Quarry Street Refer the order to the Committee on Regulations
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver (Christian Araluce, Abu Kaba, Kenneth G. Chace, Jr., Samantha Paakkinen, Richard Huchel, Eric Rego, Shane Rego) Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Timothy Pinto d/b/a Gil's Automotive at 196 Oak Grove Avenue and Manuel Ferreira d/b/a J & S Auto Sales & Repair, Inc. at 178 Aberdeen Street Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Transfer: License No. 162 at 1439 Plymouth Avenue from Joseph Medeiros, 4J Auto, Inc. d/b/a Midas Auto Service to Adam Genuario, AMG Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Midas of Fall River Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Warrant - State Primary Election - September 3, 2024 Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims against the City of Fall River Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Communication from Day Pitney, LLP, on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, re the Code of Fall River, 2018, Chapter 46, §2.1, relating to 'Political signs' Accept and place on file and refer the communication to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo - The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River, October 24, 2024, at 20 Star Street Approve the application
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer Licenses for Communications Construction Group, LLC; B & B Excavation, Inc.; Riverside Masonry and Concrete; Daniels Asphalt Services, Inc.; SLT Construction Corporation; and Granite City Crushing Inc. Approve the drainlayer licenses
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Department of Public Utilities Notice of public hearing and request for comments re Petition of Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid for Approval of a Mid-Term Modification to its 2022-2024 Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan Accept and place on file the notice
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024Tue, Jul 16, 202423 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Failed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Paulo J. Amaral to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 3–6 3 yeas, 6 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Paulo J. Amaral to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Reject the appointment
  Appointment 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Pacheco to the Greater Fall River Vocational School District Committee Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Maria Connie Soule to the Historical Commission Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and grant order of $10,200 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Department of Fire Services for Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and grant order of $3,100 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Department of Fire Services for Senior Student Awareness of Fire Education (Senior SAFE) Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and grant order of $100,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) for Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (MCGP) Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and Director of Financial Services correspondence re: updated amortization schedule for the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School project Accept the correspondence and place it on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter 4 Budget Report Refer the report to the Committee on Finance
  Budget 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
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting Committee on Public Safety convene with the Director of Traffic and Parking and a representative of the Fall River Police Department to discuss safety matters at the Pine Street and Robeson Street intersection Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Citation to Ben Courville for quick action of performing a successful Heimlich Maneuver in an emergency Adopt the citation
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Joint pole location order for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for installation of one (1) new jointly owned pole and one (1) new jointly owned anchor on Vale Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Curb removal order for Kyra Cordeiro, 363 Hyacinth Street - Removal of 16 feet at 0 Hyacinth Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Curb removal order for Eleanor Cahill, 71 Marion Street - Removal of 24 feet at 71 Marion Street Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Driver license for Ronnie Sulyma Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Body Shop License Renewal for Fausto Ortiz d/b/a Auto Rally Inc. - 1033 Pleasant Street Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Fouad Rechmani d/b/a JC Gas, LLC - 537 Bedford Street; Francisley J. Grizotte d/b/a Shea's Automotive Center - 400 Stafford Road; John A. Heisman d/b/a Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. - 129 Rhode Island Avenue; David Saber d/b/a Eleventh Street Assoc, Inc. - 50 Sixth Street; Fausto Ortiz d/b/a Auto Rally Inc. - 1033 Pleasant Street Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order - City Council Reappointment of Joyce B. Rodrigues to the Historical Commission Adopt the order
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims against the City of Fall River Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Communication regarding Auto Repair Shop License No. 329 and requested amendments to license Refer the communication to the Committee on Regulations
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  City Engineer - Street openings less than 5 years for 15 Robeson Street, 365 Montaup Street, 323 South Oxford Street, Oak Grove Avenue and Locust Street Intersection, Oak Grove Avenue and New Boston Road Intersection, Palmer Street at Stafford Road / Palmer Street at East Main Street / Palmer Street at Wilbur Street Approve the street opening requests
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Failed
  Committee on Finance recommending action: Order/Resolution - Drafted ballot question relative to the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Adopt the order/resolution
  Resolution 3–6 3 yeas, 6 nays Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024Tue, Jun 25, 202420 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Citation recognizing Christopher Silvia for community engagement and outreach To adopt the citation
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Committee on Finance recommendation regarding quotes for annual independent audit from Marcum, LLP, Hague, Sahady & Co., and Roselli, Clark and Associates To adopt the order accepting Roselli, Clark and Associates bid for the annual independent audit
  Contract 5–4 5 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor's appointment of Talos Farris as Veterans' Agent To confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor's reappointment of David Underhill to the Fall River Housing Authority To confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Vehicle donation from Jennifer Gergel of a 2006 Nissan Altima to the Fall River Fire Department for vehicular accident safety and extrication training To adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Establishment of a revolving fund within the Health and Human Services Department pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44, §53 1/2 for Municipal Opioid Settlement Abatement Payments with a spending limit of $500,000 To adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Transfer of $100,000 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund to the Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund To adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Transfer of $6,400,000 from FY23 Surplus Revenue to the Stabilization Fund To adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and order/resolution with drafted ballot question relative to the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with Police Chief, Fire Chief, MBTA representative, and interested parties to discuss first responder training, public safety, and security plans for MBTA Commuter Rail zones To adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Citation celebrating Lenny Nicolan's 90th Birthday To adopt the citation
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Joint pole location for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for installation of three new jointly owned poles and one new jointly owned anchor on Robin Street To adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)

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