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April 5, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 44 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, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Discussion with CDA officials re: Year Two Annual Action Plan
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action, with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.”
2 Resolution - status and maintenance of windows at Government Center
To recammend that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recammend that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.”
3 Resolution - status and balances of employee health care accounts
To recommend that the resofution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to recommend that the resofution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.”
4 Resolution with Administration and DOR reps re: findings of pro-forma audit
To recommend the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to recommend the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.”
To adjourn at 8:44 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:44 p.m.”
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
39 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
Priority Matters
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take items 1 a, 1b and 1c together
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was voted 9 yeas to take items 1 a, 1b and 1c together.”
1c Mayor req. confirmation of appointments to the Board of Election Commissioners — Manuel Leite (new appointment)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
2 Mayor and resolution authorizing submission of Year Two Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PereiraAbstained: Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“Adopted, 7 yeas with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Cliff Ponte abstaining.”
3 Mayor and Section 108 Loan Application
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PereiraAbstained: Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance, 7 yeas with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Cliff Ponte abstaining.”
4 Mayor and EMS Enterprise Fund (FY17 Proposed Budget)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance.”
5 Mayor and order to rescind Sanitation Enterprise Account
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to provide additional information and answer questions in this matter
From the minutes
“A further motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to provide additional information and answer questions in this matter.”
3 A budgeted subsidy, which is what the Sanitation Enterprise Fund is Also, he stated that Mayor Jasiel F. Correia Il was quoted in the Herald News as stating that "We are required to eliminate the Sanitation Enterprise Fund"
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance, 9 yeas.”
6 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: Financial Services Division
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.”
Priority Communications
7 Fall River School Department CFO re: Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation Shortfall
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance.”
Committee Reports
8 Resolution — Administration discuss Child Development program
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
9 Resolution — Snow removal plans for future storms
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
10 Order and Final Report — Acceptance of Kingsley Street from New Boston Road to dead end
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
11 Resolution — Veterans' housing
Recommended by the Committee on Human Services, Housing and Elder Affairs
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
12 Resolution — Discuss designation of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
13 Proposed ordinance — Waterway Permit Decal
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“Passed through first reading, 8 yeas, 1 nay with Councilor Joseph D. Camara voting in the negative.”
14 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking Emergency Preamble ~
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
To pass through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“Passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained —.”
To take items 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 together.”
15 Resolution-change Com. on Public Safety to Com. on Public Safety & Neighborhood Groups
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
16 Communication—Chr., Bd. of Park Commissioners re: closing of Oak Grove Cemetery gates
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
17 Resolution—Consider ordinance limiting height of fences to 6 or 8 feet
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
18 Resolution—Boston Residents Jobs Police
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
19 Resolution—Create sub-committee on capital improvements and bonding
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
Resolutions
21 Com. on Real Estate convene to discuss inventory of city owned buildings including tax title Properties
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
22 Creation of Rebranding Committee
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Orders: Miscellaneous
24 Police Chief's report on licenses
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
25 Auto Body Shop license renewals
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
28 Communications from employees of Fall River School Department re: 2016-2017 ~<School Year shortfall
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
With Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative to refer the communications to the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay with Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative to refer the communications to the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits.”
29 Communication from city resident regarding restriction of Narcan
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.”
30 Drainlayer licenses
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve
31 Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a municipal contract
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PereiraAbstained: Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“Approved 7 yeas, 2 abstentions with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Cliff Ponte abstaining.”
32 Comm. from AG re: OML complaint of 2-16-16 Com. on Ordinances & Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
33 Comm. from AG re: OML complaint of 2-16-16 Com. on Ordinances & Legislation (amended)
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
To take items 34, 35 and 36 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 34, 35 and 36 together.”
34 Patrick Higgins and OML Compiaint re: City Council Meeting of February 9, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
35 Patrick Higgins and OML Complaint re: City Council Meeting of February 23, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
36 Patrick Higgins and OML Complaint re: City Council Meeting of March 8, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
Committee Reports
Order — Ruben Oliveira d/b/a Auto Doc ~ Renewal of auto repair shop license located at 65 Tower Street
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt as amended
Orders: Miscellaneous
Adopted
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 9:52 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 9:52 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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