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December 27, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 26 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:00 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them)
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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, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1a Discussion of loan orders with Administrator of Community Utilities — Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Pian Improvements
To recommend that the foan orders be authorized to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted to recommend that the foan orders be authorized to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras opposed,.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2 Reso. — Discuss repairs and renovations to Pine Street Veterans' Center
To adjourn at 9:07 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:07 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and Collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Council 93
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
2 Mayor and loan order for Thomas Chew and Maplewood Parks $310,000
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 Raymond A. Mitchell 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: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Priority Communications
3 Planning Board recommending the acceptance of Arthur Street extending from Ashley Street to Sidney Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order for plans be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order for plans be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
4 Planning Board recommending the acceptance of Ashley Street extending from North Main Street to dead end
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order for plans be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order for plans be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the item 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 the item to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Resolutions
8 Department of Community Maintenance provide a location with dumpsters to accept
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
9 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation review all boards and commissions
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Citations
10 Sandra Dennis — providing Poll Workers with meals during early voting
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
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 citation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
12 Auto Repair Shop license renewal ~ LP Auto Repair at 1201 Slade Street
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
13 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims 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 claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
14 Open Meeting Law complaint from CJ Ferry regarding November 29, 2016 City Council Committee on Economic Development and Tourism Meeting
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the complaint 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 the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
15 Flint Neighborhood Association requesting permission to establish a monument for veterans lost since 9/11
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the request to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the request to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
16 Flint Neighborhood Association requesting permission to dedicate the soccer field at Fr
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the request to the Planning Board
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 request to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
17 City resident requesting a cap on tobacco licenses
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the request to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the request to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To take items #18 through #23 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to take items #18 through #23 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
23 City Council Public Hearing —- November 9, 2016 .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To approve items #18 through #23
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to approve items #18 through #23.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To take items #24 through #25 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to take items #24 through #25 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
25 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 93 Frost Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That items #24 through #25 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 items #24 through #25 be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Priority Matters
Mayor requesting amnesty from any fines levied from December 24, 2016 to January 3, 2017 regarding improper disposal of recycling or trash
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
Communication from Suzanne Wordell and Family re: road conditions on Copicut Road
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Committee Reports
Authorized to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended: Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Improvements — Phase One $3,800,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Joseph D, Camara, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended, with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Improvements — Phase Two $123,000,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
Fo authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays fo authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the full Council for action, as amended, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adjourn at 9:50 p.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 at 9:50 p.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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