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12.13.2022 City Council

Tuesday, December 13, 2022Tue, Dec 13, 2022 · 1h 53m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions21
Passed18
Referred3
Tabled · Failed0 · 0
Split votesSplit1not unanimous

Where the council split

1 of 21 decisions was not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 1
Budget

Loan order for the Phase 22 Lead Service Removal Water Systems Improvements in the amount of $4,675,000

The council voted to adopt the loan order.

Passed
8–1yeas–nays
Named as voting noShawn E. Cadime
“On a motion made by Councilor Andrew J. Raposo and seconded by Councilor Laura-Jean Washington, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the loan order, with Councilor Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 5The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

All 21 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments2
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor requesting confirmation for reappointment of Jason Burns to the Housing Authority The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor requesting confirmation for appointment of Ricky P. Sahady to the Zoning Board of Appeals The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance4 of 5
  • Passed Budget
    Bristol County ARPA funding proposal in the amount of $1,034,604 for Capital Improvements, Department of Information Technology The council voted that communication be accepted and placed on file and the proposal be approved.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and City Councilor Michelle M. Dionne's proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $56,592.99 for Speed Alert Radar Message signs and trailer equipment The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and the proposal be approved.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and allocation of Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $3,000,000 to the Department of Community Utilities, Water Division, for lead service removal The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and orders to accept and expend grants: $2,000,000 (MA EOHED) for Route 79-Davol St. Corridor Improvements and $10,000,000 (U.S. EPA) to replace public and private lead pipes The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and both orders be adopted.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances1
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Resolutions2 of 3
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting Committee on Finance convene to discuss the hiring and retaining of police officers The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting Corporation Counsel forward a letter to Fall River Coin Operated Car Wash, located at 1225 Dwelly Street, re: box securing the property after 10:00 p.m. due to excessive noise and loitering The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Other business3 of 8
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and Confirmatory Order of Taking for Bicentennial Park The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Referred Other
    Mayor and letter to Robert Beatty, Executive Director, Atlantis Charter School re: public safety concerns in the area of Jefferson and Dickinson Streets and limited use of the Dickinson Street entrance The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Safety.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    ARPA Director communication regarding overview of City of Fall River and Bristol County ARPA funding The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

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