City Council · April 9, 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 · Regular session

Official minutes

Decisions31

Passed22

Referred8

Split votes4

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Where the council split

4 of 31 decisions were not unanimous

Split vote · 1 of 4

Appointment

Confirmation of the appointment of Marlene Santos to the Election Commission

The council voted to confirm the appointment.

Passed

Tally not recorded

Named as voting noMichelle M. Dionne

Named as absentAndrew J. Raposo

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Sampson, it was voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Dionne opposed and Councilor Raposo absent and not voting.”

Minutes p. 1The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

6–3

Proposed Ordinance - FY 2025 Sewer Rates

The council voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.

Ordinance · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte, Linda M. Pereira, Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 3

Passed

6–3

Proposed Ordinance - FY 2025 Water Rates

The council voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended.

Ordinance · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte, Linda M. Pereira, Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 4

Passed

6–3

Fiscal Year 2025 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions

The council voted to adopt the Water Division Budget, as amended, and the Sewer Division budget.

Budget · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte, Linda M. Pereira, Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 4

Passed

All 31 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject

Outcome All 31

Include 4 procedural motions

Appointments4

Passed Appointment
Confirmation of the appointment of Reverend James Hornsby to the Community Preservation Committee The council voted to confirm the appointment.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Passed Appointment
Confirmation of the appointment of Marlene Santos to the Election Commission The council voted to confirm the appointment.
Not recorded Official minutes,p. 1
Passed Appointment
Confirmation of the reappointment of Timothy S. Campos to the Election Commission The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Passed Appointment
Confirmation of the reappointment of James C. Calkins to the Zoning Board of Appeals The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1

Budget & finance3 of 4

Passed Budget
Order appropriating $135,773.43 from FY23 Free Cash to FEMA COVID Fund The council voted to adopt the order.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Passed Budget
Order appropriating $2,662,076.00 from EMS Fund Free Cash to FEMA COVID Fund The council voted to adopt the order.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Passed Budget
Grant order of $8,613 from the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) for the Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Events Grant Program The council voted to adopt the order.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2

Ordinances1 of 6

Referred Ordinance
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances The council voted to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2

Contracts1

Passed Contract
Memorandum of Understanding between Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and City of Fall River The council voted to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2

Other business3 of 7

Referred Other
Mayor and Community Development Agency Year Five Annual Action Plan The council voted to refer to the Committee on Finance.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Referred Other
Recommendations from the City Assessor and Board of Assessors re M.G.L. Ch. 59 §5 clause forty-first C re elderly exemptions The council voted to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Referred Other
Mayor and communication re Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Audit prepared by Roselli, Clark & Associates The council voted to refer to the Committee on Finance.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2