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April 19, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 54 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Stephen R. Long arrived
- Councilor Linda M. Pereira arrived
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
To waive the rules to allow the following non Fail River resident to speak: Donele Monte, 205 Hot & Cold Lane, Somerset, MA - 263 Hall Street and Rite Aid
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the following non Fail River resident to speak: Donele Monte, 205 Hot & Cold Lane, Somerset, MA - 263 Hall Street and Rite Aid A motion was made and seconded to recommend allowing applause during a City Council meeting.”
To recommend the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, the motion
Yes: Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PonteAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a subsequent motion made and seconded to recommend the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, the motion failed to carry 1 yea, 7 nays, 1 absent with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the affirmative and Councilor Linda M. Pereira absent and not voting.”
To refer the matter to the full council for action
Yes: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, PonteAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“A subsequent motion made and seconded to refer the matter to the full council for action carried 5 yeas, 3 nays, 1 absent with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Linda M. Pereira absent and not voting.”
1 Discussion with CDA officials re: Section 108 Loan Application
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 F.R. School Department CFO re: Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation Shortfall
To recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw.”
3 Discussion with School Department re: Deficit in net school spending
To recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw.”
4 Discussion with Administration re: Health Insurance & Prescription Plans
To recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw.”
To adjourn at 8:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:58 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, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
46 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor req. confirmation of appointment of David Underhill to the Housing Authority Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm
2a Mayor and Water and Sewer Divisions — 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.”
2b Mayor and Water and Sewer Divisions — Proposed ordinance — water and sewer rates
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 resolution re: Section 108 Loan Application
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, 2 abstentions with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Cliff Ponte abstaining. -.”
4 City Administrator re: Tax-exempt properties
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits and the motion did not carry
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made and seconded, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to refer the matter to the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits, with Councilors Cabeceiras, Laliberte-Lebeau, Long, Mitchell and Pereira voting in the negative and the motion did not carry.”
To refer the communication to the Committee on Human Services, Housing and Elder Affairs
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Ponte
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made and seconded, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to refer the communication to the Committee on Human Services, Housing and Elder Affairs, with Councilor Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.”
Priority Communications
5 Board of Park Commissioners regarding cemetery fee increases
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 Mary Sahady, CPA regarding the use of Enterprise Funds
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Committee Reports
7 Resolution — Administration and DOR regarding findings of pro-forma audit
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
To take items 8 and 9 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 8 and 9 together.”
8 Resolution — Status and balances of employee health care accounts
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
9 Resolution — Status and maintenance of windows at Government Center
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
10 Resolution — authorizing submission of year two annual action plan
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PereiraAbstained: Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“Accepted and placed on file, 7 yeas, 2 abstentions, with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Cliff Ponte abstaining.”
11 Resolution — Review of Sections 14-464, 14-470 and 14-4771 relative to fire department Inspections
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
12 Communication — Mass
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
Ordinances
13 Proposed ordinance — Waterway Permit Decal
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading and enrollment
The minutes say 7 yeas and 3 nays, which adds up to ten votes on a nine-member council, and name Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira as voting no. We show the count as written and will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Passed through second reading and enrollment, 7 yeas, 3 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven R. Long and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.”
To pass the ordinance to be ordained
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, LongAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to pass the ordinance to be ordained, 6 yeas, 2 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara and Steven R. Long voting in the negative and Councilor Linda M. Pereira absent and not voting. — Approved, April 22, 2016, Mayor Jasiel F. Correia, If.”
Resolutions
14 Pay-as-you-throw fines be reduced from $100.00 to $30.00
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.”
Orders: Miscellaneous
25 Police Chief's report on licenses it was discussed that that two of the second hand licenses were recommended by the Police Chief to be denied.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
To approve the renewal of the application for Cash for Gold, notwithstanding the Police Chief's recommendation
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the renewal of the application for Cash for Gold, notwithstanding the Police Chief's recommendation.”
To approve the renewal of the application for Finders Keepers notwithstanding the Police Chief's recommendation
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made and seconded, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to approve the renewal of the application for Finders Keepers notwithstanding the Police Chief's recommendation, with Councilor Cabeceiras voting in the negative.”
26 City Engineer prepare plans for acceptance of Frederick Street from Whitefield Street to Mariano Bishop Boulevard
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Planning Board 2/, Auto Body Shop license renewals
From the minutes
“Referred to the Planning Board 2/, Auto Body Shop license renewals.”
To adopt
28 Auto Repair Shop license renewals
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
29 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
To take items 30 to 34 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 30 to 34 together.”
30 Communications from employees of Fall River Schoo! Department re: 2016-2017 School Year shortfall
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
31 Comm. from AG re: OML complaint of 2-9-16 Com. on Ordinances & Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
32 Comm. from AG re: OML complaint of 2-16-16 Com. on Ordinances & Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
15 Com. on Public Works and Transportation convene to discuss quality of pothole patches
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
16 Com. on Finance convene to discuss ten year trash collection contract
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To amend the resolution by adding that _ Representatives from the Teamsters Union that represent the Department of Community Maintenance workers also be invited to the meeting to participate in the discussion
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was voted unanimously to amend the resolution by adding that _ Representatives from the Teamsters Union that represent the Department of Community Maintenance workers also be invited to the meeting to participate in the discussion.”
To adopt as amended
Citations
Citations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To take items 17 and 18 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 17 and 18 together.”
17 Barry Richard — 12 years of dedicated service as News Director of WSAR
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
18 Citizens who provided assistance to travelers during April 4, 2016 snowstorm
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Orders: Hearings For Tonight
19 Jessica M. Rodrigues d/b/a Stafford Road Auto Repair and Sales at 182 Stafford Road Objection filed.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Regulations.”
20 Gabriela and Nancy Sousa — removal of 6 feet for a total of 33 feet at 947 Madison Street Hearing held and closed; Order granting permission,
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
21 KM South Main, LLC — removal of 86 feet for a total of 102 feet at 1512, 1530 South Main Street and 760 Slade Sireet Objection filed.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Regulations.”
22 Alan and Maria Rumsey — removal of 8 feet for a total of 33.7 feet at 492 Rock Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt ~
23 Ricardo Torres — removal of 10.7 feet for a total of 28 feet at 83 Wheeler Street Hearing held and closed; Order granting permission,
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
33 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — February 18, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
34 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — March 17, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Resolutions
Committee on Finance invite AMERESCO to give presentation regarding the benefits of carport solar canopies
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Committee Reports
Committee Reports
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Council President
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Ponte
From the minutes
“Referred to the Council President, 7 yeas, 2 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.”
Citations
Jonathan Borges — 30" Birthday and service to the community
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt
To adjourn at 10:26 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:26 p.m.”
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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