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May 10, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 58 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
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
To waive the rules to allow citizen input to exceed thirty minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow citizen input to exceed thirty minutes.”
Jordan Silvia, Barnaby Street — City Government Maria F. Rego, 80 Edmund Street ~ Windows Antonio Teixeira, 887 Cherry Street - DCM
To take a five minute recess at 6:40 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take a five minute recess at 6:40 p.m. On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to reconvene at 6:41 p.m.”
2 Discussion re: elimination of Sanitation Enterprise Fund
To forward the matter to the full Couneil for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to forward the matter to the full Couneil for action.”
3 Discussion of Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund
To forward the matter to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to forward the matter to the full Council for action.”
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To forward the matter to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to forward the matter to the full Council for action.”
5 Administration and Corporation Counsel discuss privatization of trash removal contract
To adjourn
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn, On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to reconvene to allow David Robbins, Contract Coordinator for Teamsters Local 251 and Attorney Elizabeth Wiens, Counsel for Teamsters Local 251, 121 Brightridge Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 to speak regarding the privatization of the trash removal contract.”
To adjourn at 11:18 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:18 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, Stephen R. Long
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Stephen R. Long arrived
51 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
followed by a moment of silent prayer and announced that the meeting may be recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the representatives from Teamsters Local 251 to address the City Council regarding the privatization of the trash removal contract
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the representatives from Teamsters Local 251 to address the City Council regarding the privatization of the trash removal contract, with Councilor Stephen R. Long absent and not voting.”
10 2016.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take item #13 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take item #13 out of order.”
13 Administration reconsider decision to privatize the collection of trash
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To amend the resolution by adding: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adoption of this resolution shall be the established opinion of the City Council to establish a negotiating team consisting of Administrative Representative and up to four City Councilors to be appointed by the City Council President"
Yes: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte
From the minutes
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adoption of this resolution shall be the established opinion of the City Council to establish a negotiating team consisting of Administrative Representative and up to four City Councilors to be appointed by the City Council President; failed to carry, 4 yeas, 5 nays with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded, the resolution was adopted, 5 yeas, 4 nays with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and resolution adopting the City of Fall River Hazard Mitigation Plan
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
2 Mayor and Community Preservation Committee re: CPA 2016 Final Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance.”
3 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.”
Priority Communications
4 Purchasing Agent re: surplus property
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To approve
Committee Reports
Committee Reports
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To take items 5, 6 and 7 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take items 5, 6 and 7 together.”
5 Resolution — Administration re: Health Insurance and Prescription Plans
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
6 Resolution — Schoo! Department re: Deficit in net school spending
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
7 Resolution — Schoo! Department re: Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation Shortfall
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
8 Proposed ordinance — Director of Community Maintenance Salary
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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.”
To reconsider item #8
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to reconsider item #8, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.”
To pass through first reading and referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Passed through first reading and referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, 6 yeas, 3 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.”
9 Proposed ordinance — Treasurer
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“Passed through first reading, 8 yeas, 1 nay with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.”
Resolutions
10 Support House Bill 2871 "An Act Relative to Gas Leak Repairs During Road Projects"
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
12 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation discuss parameters of bonding
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
14 Committee on Finance invite First Southwest to a future meeting to discuss bonding
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Citations
15 Cyrena Rua — 18" Birthday
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
16 Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England — Troop #1046 — Community Service
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
17 Majors Elmer & Elizabeth Deming — Salvation Army — 10 years of service in Fall River
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Orders: Hearings For Tonight
21 Charlton Memorial Hospital, inc. to store 30,836 gallons at 363 Highland Avenue
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Regulations.”
Orders: Miscellaneous
23 Police Chief's report on licenses
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
26 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
28 Structure over a public way — Eastern Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve
29 MassDevelopment — Hearing re: LifeStream, Inc., May 3, 2016 at 99 High St., Boston
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
30 City resident re: taxicab companies
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.”
31 St. John's Holy Ghost Assoc., Inc. re: interest in purchasing former Coughlin School
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Real Estate.”
32 Planning Board Minutes — February 2, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
33 Planning Board Minutes — March 22, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
34 Human Services, Housing and Elder Affairs —- March 22, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
To accept and place on file
36 Public Safety — March 23, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
37 Public Works and Transportation — March 24, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
To accept and place on file
38 Ordinances and Legislation — March 29, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
39 Regulations — April 4, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
40 Health and Environmental Affairs — April 5, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
To accept and place on file
42 Public Safety — April 7, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
43 Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits — April 19, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
To accept and place on file
45 Ordinances and Legislation — April 20, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
46 Joint Public Hearing — Zoning (City Council and Planning Board) — April 26, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
47 Health and Environmental Affairs — April 26, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
48 Public Works and Transportation — April 26, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
49 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 47 Mason Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
50 Notice of Casuaity and Loss at 16-18 Coral Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Committee Reports
Adoption, as amended: Order — Jessica M. Rodrigues, 515 Tucker Street d/b/a Stafford Road Auto Repair and Sales, for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 182 Stafford Road
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt as amended
To adjourn at 12:40 a.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 12:40 a.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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