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10.11.2022 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, October 11, 2022Tue, Oct 11, 2022 · 2h 9m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions26
Passed21
Referred4
Tabled · Failed0 · 1
Split votesSplit3not unanimous

Where the council split

3 of 26 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 3
Appointment

Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments to Special Charter Review Committee: Paul J. Machado, Traci L. Almeida, Kathryn M. Nemkovich, John R. Mitchell, and Michelle (Mimi) Larrivee

A motion to confirm the appointments failed.

Failed
“On a motion made by Councilor Bradford L. Kilby and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to confirm the appointments and the motion failed to carry, with Councilors Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira and Andrew J. Raposo voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 1The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

No tally

City Engineer request for street opening less than 5 years at 170 Purchase Street

The council voted to approve the request.

License · Named no: Linda M. Pereira · Minutes p. 4

Passed

All 26 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments1 of 2
  • Failed Appointment
    Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments to Special Charter Review Committee: Paul J. Machado, Traci L. Almeida, Kathryn M. Nemkovich, John R. Mitchell, and Michelle (Mimi) Larrivee A motion to confirm the appointments failed.
    3–6 3 yeas, 6 nays Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance2
  • Passed Budget
    Order transferring the sum of $14,953.28 from General Fund Reserve to Elections, Expenses The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and order accepting gift from Precise Packaging, LLC to purchase two ChemProX Handheld Chemical Detectors The council voted to approve the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances1 of 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed ordinance regarding Reorganization of city departments The council voted that this proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Resolutions4 of 5
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee of Public Works and Transportation to meet with residents of Grinnell and Jefferson Street areas, Administrator of Community Utilities, and City Engineer to discuss flooding issues The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution regarding Administration considering the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to install cameras in all parks and playgrounds to ensure residents' safety The council voted to amend the resolution by adding that the Administration notify the City Council of the cost estimate within 60 days.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution regarding Administration considering the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to install cameras in all parks and playgrounds to ensure residents' safety, as amended The council voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Citation for Jim Lopes for being awarded the 2022 Department of Conservation and Recreation Innovation in Interpretation Award The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Licenses2 of 4
  • Passed License
    Curb removal: Romanow Real Estate Trust, Max Harrison TRS - Removal of 76 feet on Newton Street and 24 feet at 323 William S. Canning Boulevard (corner lot) The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed License
    Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Jody Oliveira d/b/a Ground Earth, Inc. located at 1741 Stafford Road; Joseph Bilan d/b/a BP Auto Service Repair, Inc. located at 1091 South Main Street The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Other business2 of 11
  • Passed Other
    Home Rule Petition authorizing the Fall River Housing Authority to convey a certain parcel of land to SouthCoast Hospital Group, Inc. The council voted to adopt the Home Rule Petition.
    9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Warrant for the State Election to be held on November 8, 2022 The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

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