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August 16, 2016
3 meetings this evening, 93 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them)
Public hearings let residents speak for or against petitions such as curb cuts, pole locations and licenses. The full council decides them at its regular meeting.
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Valerle Benfeito, 49 Denver Street, Fall Rivet, MA 02721, tequests the removal of 10 feet of curbing with an existing 14 foot driveway for a total of 24 feet at-49 Denver Street, to allow for additional vehicles to have on-site parking.
That the hearing for item number one be opened, The Président then ditected the proponents for item number one to be heard and there.were no proponents
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item number one be opened, The Président then ditected the proponents for item number one to be heard and there.were no proponents.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
2 Place one new jointly owned pole 6' on the easterly side of Sinith Street at a point approximately 101' northerly from existing pole.5, and approximately 116'-southerly from existing pole 19, This new pole-ts necessary ih order to bring ser
That the hearing for item number two be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item number two be opened.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
3 To install backhaul transport equipment oh a proposed wood utility pole in the right of way located west of the intersection of Pleasant Street and Thirteenth Street on Pleasant Street with electricity connection
That the hearing for item number three be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item number three be opened.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
That the hearing for item number four be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and séconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item number four be opened.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously Voted to close the hearing.”
6 To install backhaul transport equipment on'a proposed utility pole In the right of way located southwest of the intersection of Highland Avenue and Prospect Street on Highland Aventé with electricity connection, In accordance with Project N
That the. hearing for.item numbér five be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the. hearing for.item numbér five be opened.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion imade and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
6 To install backhaul transport equipment on a proposed utility pole in the right of way located southwest of the intersection of Prospect Street and Hanover Street on Hanover Street with electricity connection: In accordance with Project No.
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
That the hearing for item 4 b
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item 4 b.”
7 To install backhaul transport equipment oh a proposed utility pole inthe right of way located northeast of the intersection of Bedford Stréet and
That the hearing for item number seven be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item number seven be opened, The President then directed the proponents for item number " saven to be heard and there were no proponents, The President then directed the opponents for ifem number seven fo be heard and there were no opponefits, On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously votéd to close the fiearing.”
8 To install backhaul transport equipment.on a proposed utility pole in-the right - of way located northwest of the intersection of North Malin Street and Cherry Street on Cherry Street with electricity connection
That the hearing for item number eight be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanitiiously voted that the hearing for item number eight be opened.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“The President then directed the opponents for item numbér eight-fo be heard and there were no opponents: On & motion made' and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
To adjourn at 6: a4 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6: a4 p.m.”
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
be récorded with alidio or video and transmitted through any medium.
To waive the rules to allow the preseritation of citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the preseritation of citations.”
Vice President Linda M. Pereira presented Kenneth C. Pacheco, Director of Buildings and Grounds a plague for' his dedicated service to the City of Fall River.
To take item number two out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to take item number two out of order.”
2 Resolution — Discuss carport solar canopies with AMERESCO
To.referthe matter to the Administration
From the minutes
“Aftér sore discussion ahd on a further motion made seconded, it was unanimously voted to.referthe matter to the Administration.”
1 Transfers and appropriations
To refer order ##1 to the full Couneéil for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to refer order ##1 to the full Couneéil for action.”
To refer order #2 to the. full counail for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to refer order #2 to the. full counail for action.”
To refer order #3 to the full coufici for action:
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to refer order #3 to the full coufici for action:.”
To adjourn at.8:15 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.8:15 p.m. List of documents and other exhibits used during the meeting: — ,.”
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The City Clerk’s posted minutes for this meeting are the agenda marked with the action taken on each item. They do not list which councilors attended, so we show the vote counts as written but not how each councilor voted. We will ask the City Clerk for the full minutes.
These minutes don’t list who attended.
70 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of order relative to EZ Disposal contract (Laid over to the next meeting in accordance with the City Charter 7-12-16)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
2a Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments as follows — Atty. David Assad — Zoning Bd. of Appeals (re-appointment)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
2b Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments as follows — Paul Cantin — Zoning Bd. of Appeals, Alternate Member (re-appointment)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
2c Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments as follows — Atty. Gregory Brilhante — Zoning Bd. of Appeals (new appointment)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
2d Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments as follows — Atty. David J. Dennis — Election Commission (new appointment)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
2e Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments as follows — Jo Ann Bentley — Redevelopment Authority (new appointment)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
4 Mayor and order establishing revolving fund for maintenance of moorings
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
The minutes record 6 yeas and 3 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance, 6 yeas, 3 nays.”
5 Mayor and order req. the new Water Street connector be named in honor of Thomas J. Hudner, Jr.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To table
6 Mayor and order requesting acceptance donation of three wall mount electric vehicle chargers from Nissan North America, Inc.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file and Adopted
From the minutes
“Accepted and placed on file and Adopted.”
7 Mayor and prop. ord. amending Sec. 70-61 rel. to composition of Traffic Commission
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.”
8 Mayor and prop. ord. re: Salary of Director of Emergency Management Agency
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file and referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“Accepted and placed on file and referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.”
9 Mayor requesting declaration of trash disposal trucks as surplus property
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Finance
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance, 9 yeas.”
10 Corporation Counsel and three (3) orders of taking for a portion of the Quequechan River Rail Trail — Phase IV Easements
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file and Adopted
From the minutes
“Accepted and placed on file and Adopted.”
Priority Communications
11 Planning Board recommending acceptance of Blueberry Lane from Rodman Street to Blueberry Lane
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file and Adopted
From the minutes
“Accepted and placed on file and Adopted.”
12 Board of Election Commissioners req. the designation of the Atrium at Government Center as an Early Voting location
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
13 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.”
Committee Reports
14 Resolution — Citizen input Time
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
15 Resolution — Council to confirm appointment and removal of Corporation Counsel
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
16 Proposed ordinance — Salary amendments and title changes
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass through first reading, as amended and referred to the Administration and Committee on Ordinances and Legislation Second Reading and enrollment, as amended:
From the minutes
“Passed through first reading, as amended and referred to the Administration and Committee on Ordinances and Legislation Second Reading and enrollment, as amended:.”
17 Proposed ordinance —- Salary amendments for Electrician, HVAC/Maintenance and City Treasurer
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass to be ordained, as amended
Ordinances
18 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“Passed through second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.”
Resolutions
19 Com. on Economic Development and Tourism discuss improving the appearance of highway on-ramps
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
20 Com. on Public Safety discuss ways to increase Police Department staffing levels
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
21 Com. on Public Safety discuss ways to maintain current Fire Department staffing levels
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
22 Administration consider possibility of a designated graffiti art area
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
23 Administration consider restoring city welcome signs that include the city seal recognizing Fall River as "The Scholarship City"
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
24 Com. on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits discuss the possibility of creating an OPEB fund
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt
25 Com. on Finance convene to discuss blighted properties, non-compliance of pay-as-you -throw regulations and non-compliance of the snow removal ordinance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
26 Com. on Finance consider establishing a revolving fund for the replacement of damaged street lights
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Citations
27 Norbert Farias ~ helping to make Fall River a cleaner city
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
28 Bob Smith, Harbormaster — outstanding contributions to the waterfront
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
29 Paul Borges, Assistant Harbormaster — outstanding contributions to the waterfront
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
30 Mike Lamarine, Assistant Harbormaster — outstanding contributions to the waterfront
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Orders: Hearings
31 Valerie Benfeito — removal of 10 feet of curbing for a total of 24 feet at 49 Denver Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
32 Verizon New England Inc. and Massachusetts Electric Company — Smith Street — one pole
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
33 Mobilitie, LLC — Pleasant and Thirteenth Streets
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.”
34 Mobilitie, LLC — Pleasant and Eighth Streets
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.”
35 Mobilitie, LLC — Highland Avenue and Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.”
36 Mobilitie, LLC — Prospect and Hanover Streets
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.”
37 Mobilitie, LLC ~ Bedford Street and Stonehaven Road
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.”
38 Mobilitie, LLC — North Main and Cherry Streets
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Commitiee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Commitiee on Public Works and Transportation.”
Orders: Miscellaneous
39 Police Chief's report on licenses
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
40 Auto Repair Shop license renewal — Jody Oliveira, Auto Loft, Inc. at 10 Durfee Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
41 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
42 Banner on Bedford Street at South Main Street for Borden Light Marina - OPA Races
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
43 Banner on North Main Street at Bedford Street for Fall River YMCA — Southcoast Minimaker Faire
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve A4, Banner on Bedford Street for People, Incorporated — Kids-A-Palooza
From the minutes
“Approved A4, Banner on Bedford Street for People, Incorporated — Kids-A-Palooza.”
To approve
45 Communication from city resident re: Stowe Street guard rail
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To grant leave to withdraw
The minutes record 7 yeas and 2 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Granted leave to withdraw, 7 yeas, 2 nays.”
46 Public Safety - May 25, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
47 Public Safety — June 29, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
To approve
To approve
50 Ordinances and Legislation - August 2, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
51 Regular City Council Meeting — January 26, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
52 Regular City Council Meeting — February 9, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
53 Regular City Council Meeting — February 23, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
54 Regular City Council Meeting — March 8, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
55 Regular City Council Meeting — March 22, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
56 Regular City Council Meeting — April 5, 2016
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
57 Mass DOT re: Sidewalk improvements in the vicinity of the Viveiros Elementary School
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
58 Mass DEP re: Determination of Landfill Closure Completion — Area 3 Final Closure
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
59 Mass DEP re: Determination of Landfill Closure Completion - Commencement of 30 Year Post-Closure Period
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
Priority Matters
10a Mayor and Fall River Historic District Commission (tabled 5-24-16)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To take from the table and order was Adopted
From the minutes
“Lifted from the table and order was Adopted.”
Ordinances
18a Proposed ordinance — Treasurer (tabled 5-24-16)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To pass to be ordained
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
44a Brayton Avenue and Rodman Street , Brayton Avenue and Martine Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve
44b Rotary at President Avenue Rotary at North Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve
44c Brayton Avenue and Stevens Street Brayton Avenue and Stafford Road
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve
44d Eastern Avenue and Locust Street Eastern Avenue and Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve
44e Plymouth Avenue and Rodman Street Piymouth Avenue and Globe Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve VEUCL WU. 2VUL/70UL City of Fall Wiber, 4 Gy Counce August 16, 2016 #1
From the minutes
“Approved VEUCL WU. 2VUL/70UL City of Fall Wiber, 4 Gy Counce August 16, 2016 #1.”
To adopt
The minutes record 9 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
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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