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City of Fall River Meetings

9.9.2025 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, September 9, 2025Tue, Sep 9, 2025 · 3h 22m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions28
Passed23
Referred3
Tabled · Failed0 · 2
Split votesSplit3not unanimous

Where the council split

3 of 28 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 3
Budget · adopt the order

Appropriation of $271,667.53 from EMS Enterprise Fund Receipts to EMS, Salaries

Failed
4–4yeas–nays
Named as voting yesAndrew J. RaposoJoseph D. CamaraLinda M. PereiraPaul B. Hart
Named as absentBradford L. Kilby
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the order, with President Camara, Vice President Pereira and Councilors Hart and Raposo voting in the affirmative, and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.”

Minutes p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

All 28 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance1
Ordinances6 of 11
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to the traffic ordinancesRefer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Ordinance
    Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking (Foote Street, Healy Street, Kellogg Street, Park Street)Adopt the emergency preamble
    8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking (Foote Street, Healy Street, Kellogg Street, Park Street)Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Ordinance
    Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Creation of a new position of Supervisor of School Crossing Guards and adjustments to the current salary of Crossing GuardsAdopt the emergency preamble
    8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Creation of a new position of Supervisor of School Crossing Guards and adjustments to the current salary of Crossing GuardsAmend the proposed ordinance by striking out the effective date of "9-10-2025" in both Sections 1 2, and inserting in its' place "8-27-2025,"
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance - Creation of a new position of Supervisor of School Crossing Guards and adjustments to the current salary of Crossing Guards, as amendedPass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Resolutions2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting the Mayor submit a proposal to revoke M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½, ceasing the EMS enterprise fund and establishing a special revenue account for ambulance receiptsAdopt the resolution and refer it to the Committee on Finance
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance requiring City Council approval for real estate leases, licenses, or occupancy agreements exceeding $50,000Adopt the resolution
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Contracts2
Other business1 of 8