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September 27, 2016
3 meetings this evening, 62 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, 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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Hutchens Holdings Il, LLC, 481 Currant Road, Assonet, MA 02702, requests the removal of curbing at 421 Currant Road as follows
To table the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira it was unanimously voted to table the hearings.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adjourn at 5:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:47 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
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, 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 the following non Fail River resident to speak: Zach Boyel, 126 South Main Street, Assonet — Save Our Public Schools
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Counciler Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the following non Fail River resident to speak: Zach Boyel, 126 South Main Street, Assonet — Save Our Public Schools.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
1 Transfers and appropriations Transfer — Administrative Services Expenditures from Salaries — $53,500 Special Revenue Account — Energy Efficiency Upgrades — $18,100 , New Special Revenue Account — Street Light Poles — $25,000 POD scarcer ete
To refer ifem 1a to full council for action
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 ifem 1a to full council for action, On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to recommend item 1b be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To recommend item 1c be adopted
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to recommend item 1c be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
2 Resolution — Status of city owned properties for sale
To table the resolution to allow the Administration to return with the Penrose Commercial representative
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution to allow the Administration to return with the Penrose Commercial representative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To adjourn at 7:18 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A, Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor and TIF agreements for — Hutchens Holding II, LLC
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt
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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
1b Mayor and TIF agreements for — 775 Davol Street, LLC
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules and invite Attorney Kenneth Fiola, Jr., Executive Vice President, Fall River Office of Economic Development
From the minutes
“On a motion by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and invite Attorney Kenneth Fiola, Jr., Executive Vice President, Fall River Office of Economic Development.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To adopt
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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt
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 Linda M. Pereira it was unanimously voted to adopt, with the Council President opposed.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2 Mayor and loan orders
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To take items a through p, with the exception of item I
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, MitchellNo: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“A motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long to take items a through p, with the exception of item I, failed to carry, 4 yeas, 5 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and the Council President voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
2b Mayor and loan orders — Departmental equipment — MIS Department — $390,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
2c Mayor and loan orders — Departmental equipment — Fire Department — $300,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To authorize fo be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to authorize fo be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
2d Mayor and loan orders — Departmental equipment — Buildings and Grounds Department — $465,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to invite the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to the table to answer questions
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted to waive the rules to invite the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to the table to answer questions, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras opposed.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Ponte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2e Mayor and loan orders — Departmental equipment — Parks and Cemetery Department — $278,600
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
2f Mayor and loan orders — Departmental equipment — Streets and Highways Department — $460,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
2g Mayor and loan orders — Building Improvements — Streets and Highways Department — $240,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2h Mayor and loan orders — Infrastructure — Streets and Highways Department — $450,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Steven A. Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2j Mayor and loan orders — Streetscapes — Bank Street/Columbia Square — $1,260,500
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2k Mayor and loan orders — Streetscapes — East Main Street — $2,075,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2m Mayor and loan orders — Streetscapes — South Main Street — $1,060,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2n Mayor and loan orders — Streetscapes — North Main Street — $1,444,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Long, second: Cabeceiras)
2o Mayor and loan orders — Streetscapes — Rock Street — $775,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2p Mayor and loan orders — Application of bond premium
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to authorize to be published and refer to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
3 Mayor and transfers and appropriations
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
3b Mayor and transfers and appropriations — Special Revenue Account — Energy Efficiency Upgrades — $18,100
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Cabeceiras)
3c Mayor and transfers and appropriations — New Special Revenue Account — Street Light Poles — $25,000
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
Priority Communications
4 Board of Election Commissioners re: Official results of State Primary Election held on September 8, 2016
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To accept and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte it was unanimously voted to accept and place on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte it was unanimously voted to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
6 Loan Order — Jefferson Street Area Land Acquisition and Improvements — $1,000,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
7 Loan Order — Sucker Brook Driveway Crossing — $1,000,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Amend Committee on Human Services, Housing and Elder Affairs
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira it was unanimously voted to pass through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Fire Department Fees
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to pass through first reading, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Salary of Commissioner of Recreational Facilities and Cemeteries/ Administrator of Recreational Facilities, Cemeteries and Trees A lengthy discussion was held regarding the salary for this position and the salary of the
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“A motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long to pass through second reading and enrollment, as amended, failed to carry, 4 yeas, 5 nays, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, Stephen R. Long and Cliff Ponte voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
11 Resolution — Discuss taxicab regulations regarding Uber
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)
12 Resolution — Discuss feasibility of Owner Occupied Residential Tax Exemption
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
13 Resolution — Discuss Lamphor Street traffic patterns near Holy Trinity School
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Traffic Commission.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Ordinances
14 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Steven A. Camara)
To pass through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass through ordination.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
15 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic Commission Membership
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To pass through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to pass through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To pass through ordination
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to pass through ordination.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cabeceiras)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Salary — Director of Fall River Emergency Management Agency
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules and invite the City Administrator to the table to answer the question
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and invite the City Administrator to the table to answer the question.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“After such discussion, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with the Councilor President opposed.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To pass through ordination
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted to pass through ordination, with the Council President opposed.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Resolutions
17 City Council oppose lifting the cap on Commonwealth Charter Schools
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“After such discussion, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.”
18 City Council support proposed Middleboro Route for the SouthCoast Rail project
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Steven A. Camara opposed.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Orders: Hearings
19 Knitting Mill Apartments, 69 Alden Street — 86 feet on Dean Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To grant the order leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to grant the order leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
20 Hutchens Holding II, LLC, 481 Currant Road — 228 feet on Currant Road
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To grant the order 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 to grant the order leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
Orders: Miscellaneous
21 Police Chief's report on licenses
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
22 Auto Repair Shop license renewals e Marco Tavares d/b/a Auto Stop at 325 Oman Street e Joseph Bilan, BP Auto Service Repair Inc. at 1091 South Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt
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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer to the Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
24 Structure over a public way — Banner on Bedford St. for United Way of Greater Fall River
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve
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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
25 Communication requesting increase in the tenth-of-a-mile taxicab rates
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
25 Communication requesting increase in the tenth-of-a-mile taxicab rates City Council Committee/Meeting Minutes
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To take items 26 through 32 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 32 together.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
32 August 3, 2016
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve
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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Resolutions
18a Towing company on Baird Street and city representative be invited to Committee on Regulations meeting to discuss neighbors' concerns
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer to the Committee on Regulations
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 to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adjourn at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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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