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June 28, 2016
50 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Priority Matters
1 Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget Appropriation Order
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To divide the appropriation order for purposes of voting line by line
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to divide the appropriation order for purposes of voting line by line, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To table the appropriation order until a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m
Yes: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the appropriation order until a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in favor, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To table the annual budget line items C1, from the General Fund for Community Maintenance, Salaries, $4,818,638, and C2, from the General Fund for Community Maintenance, Expenses - $8,969,970, equaling a total of $13,788,608, until a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m
Yes: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to table the annual budget line items C1, from the General Fund for Community Maintenance, Salaries, $4,818,638, and C2, from the General Fund for Community Maintenance, Expenses - $8,969,970, equaling a total of $13,788,608, until a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., with President Shawn E. Cadime and Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To adopt the annual budget line item A1, from the General Fund, for City Council, Salaries, $211,038
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the annual budget line item A1, from the General Fund, for City Council, Salaries, $211,038.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the annual budget line item A2, from the General Fund, for City Council, Expenses, $2,800
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff | Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the annual budget line item A2, from the General Fund, for City Council, Expenses, $2,800.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To adopt the annual budget line item A3, from the General Fund, for Mayor, Salaries, $275, 742
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the annual budget line item A3, from the General Fund, for Mayor, Salaries, $275, 742.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
To reduce the annual budget line item A4, from the General ' Fund, for Mayor, Expenses, $42,950, by $4,500
Yes: CabeceirasNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays to reduce the annual budget line item A4, from the General ' Fund, for Mayor, Expenses, $42,950, by $4,500, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras in favor, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the annual budget line item A4, from the General Fund, for Mayor, Expenses, $42,950
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A4, from the General Fund, for Mayor, Expenses, $42,950, with Councilor Cabeceiras opposed.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To adopt the annual budget line item A5, from the General Fund, for Financial Services, Salaries, $1,367,776
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A5, from the General Fund, for Financial Services, Salaries, $1,367,776.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the annual budget line item A6, from the General Fund, for Financial Services, Expenses, $429,248
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A6, from the General Fund, for Financial Services, Expenses, $429,248.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the annual budget line item A7, from the General Fund, for Administrative Services, Salaries, $1,126,527
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A7, from the General Fund, for Administrative Services, Salaries, $1,126,527.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To adopt the annual budget line item A8, from the General Fund, for Administrative Services, Expenses, $1,392,678
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A8, from the General Fund, for Administrative Services, Expenses, $1,392,678.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the annual budget line item A9, from the General Fund, for City Clerk, Salaries, $305, 152
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A9, from the General Fund, for City Clerk, Salaries, $305, 152.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the annual budget line item A10, from the General Fund, for City Clerk, Expenses, $51,128
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A..Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item A10, from the General Fund, for City Clerk, Expenses, $51,128.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the annual budget line item B1, from the General Fund, for Claims and Damages, $250,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the annual budget line item B1, from the General Fund, for Claims and Damages, $250,000, with Councilor Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the annual budget line item B2, from Community Development to Debt-Service, $379,874
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item B2, from Community Development to Debt-Service, $379,874.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the annual budget line item B3, from the Offset Receipts — Library, to Debt-Service, $100,000
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item B3, from the Offset Receipts — Library, to Debt-Service, $100,000.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the annual budget line item B4, from the Waterways Improvement fund, to Debt-Service, $7,579
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item B4, from the Waterways Improvement fund, to Debt-Service, $7,579.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the annual budget line item B5, from the General Fund, for Debt- Service, $9,163,057
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted to adopt the annual budget line item B5, from the General Fund, for Debt- Service, $9,163,057.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the annual budget line item B6, from the General Fund, for Insurance, $40,082,892
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to adopt the annual budget line item B6, from the General Fund, for Insurance, $40,082,892, with President Cadime, Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in favor, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To reconsider the prior vote to adopt the annual budget line item B6, from the General Fund, for Insurance, $40,082,892
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to reconsider the prior vote to adopt the annual budget line item B6, from the General Fund, for Insurance, $40,082,892, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the annual budget line item B6, from the General Fund, for Insurance, $40,082,892
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the annual budget line item B6, from the General Fund, for Insurance, $40,082,892, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the annual budget line item B7, from the General Fund, for Pension Contributions, $24,214, 746
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the annual budget line item B7, from the General Fund, for Pension Contributions, $24,214, 746.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To reconsider the prior vote to table, until Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., the annual budget line items C1, from the General Fund, Community Maintenance Salaries $4,818,638, and C2, from the General Fund, Community Maintenance Expenses - $8,969,970, equaling a total of $13,788,608
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to reconsider the prior vote to table, until Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., the annual budget line items C1, from the General Fund, Community Maintenance Salaries $4,818,638, and C2, from the General Fund, Community Maintenance Expenses - $8,969,970, equaling a total of $13,788,608, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To reject the annual budget line item C1 for Community Maintenance Salaries, $4,818,638
Yes: Cabeceiras, MitchellNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to reject the annual budget line item C1 for Community Maintenance Salaries, $4,818,638, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in favor, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the annual budget line item C1 for Community Maintenance Salaries, $4,818,638
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the annual budget line item C1 for Community Maintenance Salaries, $4,818,638, with Councilors Richad Cabeceiras and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the annual budget line item for Community Maintenance Expenses, $8,969,970
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the annual budget line item for Community Maintenance Expenses, $8,969,970, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To combine items D, E and F
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted to combine items D, E and F, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras opposed.” (Motion: Long, second: Ponte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To adopt the Appropriation Order, in its entirety, as amended, to include the Cherry Sheet Assessment, of $255, 858,916
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the Appropriation Order, in its entirety, as amended, to include the Cherry Sheet Assessment, of $255, 858,916, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To adopt an order prohibiting the Mayor from executing the contract with E-Z Disposal until court decisions are rendered and authorizing use of budget appropriation to enter into short term contract with laid-off Department of Public Works workers to collect trash
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt an order prohibiting the Mayor from executing the contract with E-Z Disposal until court decisions are rendered and authorizing use of budget appropriation to enter into short term contract with laid-off Department of Public Works workers to collect trash, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
2 Transfers and appropriations |
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the transfer of $26,000 from Fire Department Salaries and EMS Stabilization Fund to Fire/EMS Rescue Boat Capital Expenditures as well as the transfer of $13,800 from Fire Department Salaries and EMS Stabilization Fund to Fire/EMS Electric Cars Capital Expenditures
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the transfer of $26,000 from Fire Department Salaries and EMS Stabilization Fund to Fire/EMS Rescue Boat Capital Expenditures as well as the transfer of $13,800 from Fire Department Salaries and EMS Stabilization Fund to Fire/EMS Electric Cars Capital Expenditures.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
3 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation. :
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation. :.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To take items 4 through 6 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted'to take items 4 through 6 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
Ordinances
6 Proposed ordinance — Zoning, Apartment District [A-2]
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinances be passed through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinances be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinances be passed through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinances be passed through ordination.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Resolutions
7 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation review format of municipal and school department budgets
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made b y Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by striking out "state exactly what is required to be in the budget submission" and inserting "to include all public information in the budget submission." On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
8 Committee on Finance convene with representatives from Insurance Advisory Committee and Administration to discuss procedures related to insurance contributions.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
Citations
11 RALCO Electric ~ Celebration of 30 years in business
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt items 11, 12 and 13 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt items 11, 12 and 13 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
12 Police Chief's report on licenses
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
13 Rescheduling July City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
14 Auto Repair Shop license renewals
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
15 Ciaims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
16 Structure over public way — Carlos Cesar — Banner on Pieasant Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
17 Action of Tort — Ten Taxpayer Group v
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To take items 18 through 20 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items 18 through 20 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
20 Committee on Public Safety — February 2, 2016
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
21 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 181 South Main Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To reconsider the previous vote to adopt the annual budget, in ifs entirety, as amended, $255, 858,916
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to reconsider the previous vote to adopt the annual budget, in ifs entirety, as amended, $255, 858,916.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the annual budget, in its entirety, as amended, $255, 858,916
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the annual budget, in its entirety, as amended, $255, 858,916, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To adjourn at 10:21 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:21 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
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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