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8.16.2022 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, August 16, 2022Tue, Aug 16, 2022 · 4h 6m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions44
Passed36
Referred5
Tabled · Failed0 · 0
Split votesSplit2not unanimous

Where the council split

2 of 44 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 2
Resolution

Resolution - Require City Council approval for any stipend exceeding $2,000

The council voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.

Passed
Tally not recorded
Named as voting noAndrew J. Raposo
“On a motion made by Councilor Shawn E. Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laura-Jean Washington, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Andrew J. Raposo opposed.”

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

No tally

Resolution - Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to discuss the timeline for the distribution of COVID-19 "premium pay" for City employees

The council voted to adopt the resolution.

Resolution · Named no: Michelle M. Dionne, Shawn E. Cadime · Minutes p. 5

Passed

All 44 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments2
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Ann M. O'Neil-Souza as a member of the Commission on Disability The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Mark Nassiff Jr. as a member of the Retirement Board The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance4 of 5
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of $1,365,000.00 for the Bioreserve Discovery Center The council voted to lift the matter from the table.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of $1,365,000.00 for the Bioreserve Discovery Center The council voted that the proposal be adopted, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of $2,000,000.00 for a youth initiative proposed by Councilor Laura-Jean Washington The council voted to amend the proposal by adding "or non-profits" and "or sports activities".
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor requesting approval of proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding of $2,000,000.00 for a youth initiative proposed by Councilor Laura-Jean Washington The council voted that the proposal be adopted, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances1 of 7
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and Acts Abolishing the Board of Police and the Board of Fire Commissioners The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Contracts1 of 2
  • Referred Contract
    Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the Fall River Environmental Police, MCOP Local 491 The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Other business4 of 18
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and response from the Director of Financial Services regarding the balance in the Bank Street/Columbia Street Capital Project Account The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order accepting gift of $100.00 for the Public Library from Helen Schultz in memory of her sister Katherine Rocha The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order accepting gift of weekly take-home crafts for children at the Public Library from Richard and Debby Danner valued at $100.00 per week The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and order accepting gift of $40.00 for the Public Library from Joseph Lynch and Diane C. Greer in memory of Mary C. Harrington The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2

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