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September 13, 2016
3 meetings this evening, 67 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:45 p.m. · Public Hearings
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, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Richard Cabeceiras, 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
1 Place three new jointly owned poles on the Newton Street Extension
That the hearing for item number one be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item number one be opened.”
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
2 To install backhaul transport equipment on a proposed utility pole in the right of way located southwest of the intersection of Seventeenth Street and Pleasant Street with electricity connection
That the hearing for item two be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the hearing for item two be opened, The President then directed the opponents for item two to be heard and there were no opponents. -The President then directed the proponents for items two to nine to be heard and there were no proponents, On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.”
That items 3 through 9 be heard together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that items 3 through 9 be heard together. ,.”
9 To install backhaul transport equipment on a proposed utility pole in the right of way located northeast of the intersection of Orange Street and Pine Street on Orange Street with electricity connection
Fhat the hearing for ifems three through nine be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted fhat the hearing for ifems three through nine be opened.”
To close the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings.”
To adjourn at 6:07 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:07 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
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Resolution — Discuss process for reporting, implementation and enforcement of fines related to blighted properties, PAYT and snow removal
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.”
3 Communication from Mayor re: declaration of trash disposal vehicles as surplus property
To refer the communication to
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to".”
To recommend that the communication be tabled and that a Special Meeting be scheduled to discuss this matter
The minutes record 7 yeas and 2 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made and seconded, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to recommend that the communication be tabled and that a Special Meeting be scheduled to discuss this matter.”
2
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.”
3 Communication from Mayor re: declaration of trash disposal vehicles as surplus property
To adjourn at 9:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:58 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, Stephen R. Long, Pamela S. Laliberte, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
55 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor and loan orders — Jefferson Street Area Land Acquisition and Improvements — $1,000,000
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
1b Mayor and loan orders — Sucker Brook Driveway Crossing — $1,000,000
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
2 Mayor and increase of Fire Department fees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
Priority Communications
3 Corporation Counsel re: Open Meeting Law Complaint 2016-117
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To have Corporation Counsel move forward with an appeal
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to have Corporation Counsel move forward with an appeal.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Committee Reports
4 Resolution - AMERESCO to discuss carport solar canopies
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Administration to proceed with the implementation of carport solar canopies
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Administration to proceed with the implementation of carport solar canopies.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
5 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
6 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic Commission Membership
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Salary — Director of Fall River Emergency Management Agency
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading with the Council President opposed.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
9 Resolution — Increase areas for docking and mooring in Battleship Cove area
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
10 Resolution — Review Special Act re: recall process
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
41 Order — Bid for former Lincoln School — Hanover Properties, LLC — $10,000
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbstained: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Joseph D. Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
12 Order — Bid for former Silvia School — Hanover Properties, LLC — $5,000
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: PereiraAbstained: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order, with Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Joseph D. Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
13a Bids for former Coughlin School — St. John's Holy Ghost — $5,000
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions in this regard
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Long, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions in this regard, with Councilors Stephen R. Long and Linda M Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Steven A. Camara)
To waive the rules to allow Leonardo Diogo, President of St. John's Holy Ghost Club to answer questions in this matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Leonardo Diogo, President of St. John's Holy Ghost Club to answer questions in this matter.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cabeceiras)
To move the question
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to move the question.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the order
Yes: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, PonteAbstained: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“A motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira to adopt the order failed to carry 3 yeas, 5 nays with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Joseph D. Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
To grant the bid leave to withdraw
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Long, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“A further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte to grant the bid leave to withdraw failed to carry 4 yeas, 5 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To move the question
From the minutes
“After further discussion and on yet a further motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell it was unanimously voted to move the question.” (Motion: Long, second: Mitchell)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate.”
13b Bids for former Coughlin School — Dream Homes, LLC — $6,000
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To grant the bid leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to grant the bid leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
14 Order — Bids for former Lincoln School ¢ Sherwood Building Co., inc. - $5,000; Cynthia Santos — $8,000
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To grant the bids leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to grant the bids leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
15 Order — Bids for former Silvia Schoo! e David Cuang Nguyen — $10,000; LAL Construction Co., Inc. — $20,001
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To grant the bids leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to grant the bids leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
16 Communication from St. John's Holy Ghost Association, Inc. re: purchase of former Coughlin School
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Ordinances
17 Proposed ordinance — Salary amendments and title changes
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“It was then voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
To pass the ordinance through ordination, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through ordination, as amended, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Steven A. Camara opposed.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Resolutions
18 Committee on Finance receive update on status of city owned properties for sale
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
49 Committee on Public Safety meet at the Letourneau School re: traffic congestion
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
20 Administration use weed killer non-damaging to environment on sidewalks and roadways
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
21 Committee on Real Estate meet to ensure compliance re: demolition of buildings on historical register
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
22 Committee on Finance meet to establish revolving fund for cleanup of blighted properties
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
Citations
23 Patricia "Pat" Casey — Forever Paws Hearts for Humanitarian Award
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cabeceiras)
Orders: Hearings
24 Verizon New England Inc. and Massachusetts Electric Company — Newton Street Extension — three poles
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
32 Mobilitie, LLC — Orange Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To take items #25 through #32 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #25 through #32 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To refer the orders to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the orders to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
33 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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
34 Auto Repair Shop license renewals e Fernando P. Da Silva d/b/a Brodeur's Service Station at 109 Barrett Street e Tanios Barbour d/b/a Barbour Auto Sales, Trust at 735 Pleasant Street e David Saber, Eleventh Street Assoc., Inc. at 50 Sixth S
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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
35 City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of Ashley Street extending from North Main Street to dead end
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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
36 City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of Arthur Street extending from Ashley Street to Sidney Street
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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
37 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
38 Communication from Attorney Andrew M. Greenberg re: Moniz & Latimer, Constables
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Chief of Police.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
39 Communication from Rebecca Cusick, FREA President, and resolution re oppose lifting the cap on number of charter schools
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on the file and refer to the City Clerk for drafting of a resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to accept and place on the file and refer to the City Clerk for drafting of a resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
40b Drainlayer licenses — J.B. Lanagan & Company, Inc., 21 East River Drive, Dartmouth, MA
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
40b Drainlayer licenses — February 9, February 23 and March 8 City Council meetings
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the communications to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the communications to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
42 Communication from city resident re: concerns with Sandy Beach
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Department of Community Maintenance
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 the Department of Community Maintenance.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
43 Southcoast MA Mini Maker Faire re: banner at Government Center
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve the request
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 request.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
44 Attorney General acknowledging receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaint
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
45 Communication from William Desmarais and Family re: naming of Sergeant Edmond J. Desmarais Bridge
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow William Desmarais to speak
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Cliff Ponte, seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow William Desmarais to speak.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To refer the communication to the Planning Board, as amended, by removing Sergeant from the requested naming
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 the Planning Board, as amended, by removing Sergeant from the requested naming.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
46 City Council Public Hearings — August 16, 2016
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
47 Committee on Finance — August 16, 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
48 Action of Tort — Trustees of the Troy Hill Estates Condominium Trust
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
16a Resolution — Revolving fund for replacement of street lights
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. , A recess was taken at 12:34 a.m. to allow the ordinance to be signed and the Council reconvened at 12:36 a.m
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 resolution to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. , A recess was taken at 12:34 a.m. to allow the ordinance to be signed and the Council reconvened at 12:36 a.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adjourn on September 14, 2016 at 12:36 a.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn on September 14, 2016 at 12:36 a.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, 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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