Skip to content
City of Fall River Meetings

8.13.2024 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, August 13, 2024Tue, Aug 13, 2024 · 2h 19m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions41
Passed32
Referred9
Tabled · Failed0 · 0
Split votesSplit1not unanimous

Where the council split

1 of 41 decisions was not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 1
Ordinance

Proposed Ordinance - Trolley Fees

The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance back to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.

Referred
8–1yeas–nays
Named as voting noAndrew J. Raposo
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to refer the proposed ordinance back to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 4The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

All 41 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Anselmo to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2
Budget & finance4 of 7
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and proposed Bristol County ARPA funding of $1,633,882 for the Water Main Replacement Project The council voted to approve the proposal.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and request to rescind the Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding Lafayette Skateboard Park Rehabilitation, approved on May 14, 2024 The council voted to rescind the proposal.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and request to rescind the Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding the Veteran's Van, approved on January 9, 2024 The council voted to rescind the proposal.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Referred Budget
    Mayor and order to transfer unexpended bond proceeds, totaling $313,646.01, from various projects to assist with structural repairs of the Pearl Street and Third Street Garages The council voted to refer the order, in its entirety, to the Committee on Finance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances3 of 10
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and proposed ordinance re Membership of the Historical Commission The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and communication regarding the anticipated timeline of a proposed ordinance related to Short-Term Rentals The council voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and communication regarding the anticipated timeline of a proposed ordinance related to Unauthorized Camping on Public Property The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Other business4 of 14
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order approving Conservation Restriction with The Trustees of Reservation for 1046 Blossom Road The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order accepting a donation in the amount of $25,000.00 for the Fall River Public Library from the Estate of Joseph H. Feitelberg The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order accepting a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Children's Section of the Fall River Public Library from Richard and Deborah Danner The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order accepting donation of historical furniture for the City of Fall River from Sally Lawlor The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

How did you feel about the outcome of this meeting?

Anonymous. You’ll see how others answered after you choose.

Spotted a mistake? and we’ll check it against the source.