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March 22, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 43 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:00 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them)
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Stephen R. Long
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Resolution ~ Administration discuss Child Development Program
To recommend the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: PereiraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to recommend the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Stephen R, Long absent and not voting.”
3 Discussion of loan order for Phase 16 of the Water Improvement Projects — $4,889,400
To recommend the loan order be referred fo the ful! councif for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend the loan order be referred fo the ful! councif for action, with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
4 Discussion of loan order for Copicut Dam Rehabilitation Project — $966,000
To recommend the loan order be referred to full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend the loan order be referred to full council for action, with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
5 Discussion of loan order for refunding bonds for interest cost — $25,000,000
To recommend the loan order be referred to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend the loan order be referred to the full council for action, with Councilor Stephen R, Long absent and not voting.”
To adjourn at 7:34 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:34 p.m.”
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Stephen R. Long
During the meeting:
- Councilor Steven A. Camara arrived
38 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
Priority Matters
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take item #26 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take item #26 out of order.”
To allow Corporation Counsel to address the City Council and explain the Open Meeting Law complaint process
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to allow Corporation Counsel to address the City Council and explain the Open Meeting Law complaint process.”
26a Open Meeting Law complaint regarding February 9, 2016 City Council Meeting — Corporation Counsel response
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
26b Open Meeting Law complaint regarding February 9, 2016 City Council Meeting — Communication from CJ Ferry
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
26c Open Meeting Law complaint regarding February 9, 2016 City Council Meeting — Communication from Attorney General
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
1 Mayor and Year Two Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance.”
2 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: boat excise collection and Waterway Permit decal
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.”
3 Mayor and order re: gift of $15,000 from Southcoast Hospitals Group in support of the North Park inclusion Playground Project it was requested that a letter of gratitude be sent to Southcoast Hospitals Group for their donation.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
4 Mayor and order re: Preservation Restriction in perpetuity for Bank Street Armory
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Priority Communications
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.”
6 Board of Election Commissioners re: Official Results of the Presidential Primary held on March 1, 2016
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Committee Reports
Grant leave to withdraw
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To take items 7 and 8 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 7 and 8 together.”
7 Resolution — Administrator of Public Utilities provide update on performance reviews for Water/Sewer Divisions
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
8 Resolution — Finance Team provide info regarding shortfalls in Police and Fire Departments
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
Ordinances
9 Proposed ordinance — Mooring Fees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“Passed through second reading and enrollment, 6 yeas, 1 nay with Councilor Joseph D. Camara voting in the negative and Councilors Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
To pass to be ordained. ~
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“Passed to be ordained, 7 yeas, 1 nay with Councilor Joseph D. Camara voting in the negative and Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting. ~.”
10 Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading and enroffment
From the minutes
“Passed through second reading and enroffment.”
To pass to be ordained
Resolutions
11 Administration contact AMERESCO regarding the installation of solar panels on city-owned buildings to reduce utility costs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt as amended
12 Com. on Finance invite Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to discuss economic development opportunities
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
13 Com. on Public Safety convene to discuss broken windows at Government Center
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the amendment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: CabeceirasAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“That amendment was adopted, 7 yeas, 1 nay with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative and Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“The resolution was then adopted, as amended, 8 yeas with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
14 Com. on Economic Development and Tourism convene to discuss traffic patterns and road maintenance in and around the Industrial Park
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
15 Com. on Public Works and Transportation convene to discuss parking and traffic patterns in the downtown area
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
16 Com. on Economic Development and Tourism convene to discuss technology for fire safety, suppression and reporting systems in the area of the Fall River Industria! Park
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Orders: Miscellaneous
19 Police Chief's report on licenses
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
20 Auto Body Shop license renewals
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
21 Auto Repair Shop license renewals
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
22 Taxicab license numbers 23 and 30, Faith Latessa d/b/a Town Transportation, LLC, 168 Stevens St. °
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims =
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to .Corporation Counsel
24 Flint Neighborhood Association requesting Committee on Public Safety meet in the Flint Neighborhood
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“Referred to Committee on Public Safety.”
25 Structure over a public way — Banner on Bedford Street for various AHA Nights
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve
27 Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint regarding February 16, 2016 City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
28 City resident re: sale of St. Vincent's Property Various
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file and referred to the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbstained: CabeceirasAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“Accepted and placed on file and referred to the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs, 7 yeas with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras abstaining and Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
Committee Reports
Action: Loan Order for Phase 16 of the Water Improvement Projects — $4,889,400
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“Adopted, 8 yeas with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“Adopted, 8 yeas with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
Loan Order for Refunding Bonds for Interest Cost — $25,000,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“Adopted, 8 yeas with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
To adjourn at 8:48 p.m. List of documents and other exhibits used during the meeting:
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. List of documents and other exhibits used during the meeting:.”
From the official minutes kept by the Fall River City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition, check every vote count against the councilors named, and quote the exact sentence for each vote. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: the nine 2026–2027 councilors from the City of Fall River's official councilor photos (Contact the Council page, fallriverma.gov); earlier councilors cropped from the 2024–2025 council group photo and the 2022–2023 council group photo (as published by Fall River Reporter, September 2022). Trott Lee: from his campaign Facebook page (facebook.com/trottlee4cc). Ricky Tith: from Fall River Reporter (April 2025). 2018–2019 councilors (Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Derek R. Viveiros) and the 2018–2019 group photo: from the City of Fall River’s FY2019 budget book. Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and the 2016–2017 group photo: Herald News photo by Jack Foley (January 2016), provided by the Fall River City Clerk. The 2020–2021 and 2022–2023 group photos: provided by the Fall River City Clerk.
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