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City of Fall River Meetings

5.27.2025 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, May 27, 2025Tue, May 27, 2025 · 3h 35m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions30
Passed27
Referred3
Tabled · Failed0 · 0
Split votesSplit2not unanimous

Where the council split

2 of 30 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 2
Ordinance

Proposed Zoning Ordinance - Apartment District (A-2)

The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.

Passed
6–3yeas–nays
Named as voting noMichelle M. DionnePaul B. HartRicky T. Tith
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilors Dionne, Hart and Tith voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 2The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

No tally

Proposed Zoning Ordinance - Apartment District (A-2)

The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.

Ordinance · Named no: Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 2

Passed

All 30 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and order appropriating $55,000.00 from CPA Fund's Undesignated fund balance to CPA Historic Resources Preservation Projects for a feasibility study/assessment of the Bank Street Armory The council voted to accept the communication and place it on file and adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Medical Services Budget The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances4 of 8
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (County Street parking restrictions and handicapped parking removals on Dwelly Street, Hanover Street, Harrison Street, Mulberry Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (County Street parking restrictions and handicapped parking removals on Dwelly Street, Hanover Street, Harrison Street, Mulberry Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Zoning Ordinance - Apartment District (A-2) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Zoning Ordinance - Apartment District (A-2) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 2
Resolutions3 of 5
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution that the City Council formally advocate to recognize and support Emergency Medical Services as a core public safety department and recognize the exemplary work of all staff The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution regarding Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convening to discuss funding to improve downtown North Main Street The council voted to amend the resolution by striking out, in all sections of the resolution, "North Main Street," and inserting in its place, "South Main Street.".
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution regarding Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convening to discuss funding to improve downtown South Main Street, as amended The council voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Other business3 of 8
  • Passed Other
    School Committee communication regarding action taken during April 29, 2025 meeting to rescind vote re school transportation letter The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Referred Other
    Communication - Mayor and School Committee request to initiate and file an unfunded mandate petition with the State Auditor's office relative to the City's obligation to fund student transportation The council voted to refer the communication to Corporation Counsel.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Citation for Fall River Emergency Medical Services - 50th Anniversary of organization The council voted to adopt the citation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

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