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January 10, 2017
3 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. · Fall River City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Richard Cabeceiras, Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Pamela S. Laliberte, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Steven A. Camara arrived
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Election of the Council President for 2017
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To elect Shawn E. Cadime President of the City Council for 2017
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. On a roll call vote, Councilor Shawn E. Cadime received 9 votes and was declared President of the City Council for the year 2017.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
2 Election of the Council Vice-President for 2017
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To elect Linda M. Pereira Vice-President of the City Council for 2017
On a roll call, Councilor Linda M. Pereira received 8 votes and Councilor Richard Cabeceiras received 1 vote. The minutes don’t say who voted for whom. A motion to make the vote unanimous followed.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order. On a roll call vote, Councilor Linda M. Pereira received 8 votes and Councilor Richard Cabeceiras received 1 vote. Councilor Linda M. Pereira was declared Vice President of the City Council for the year 2017.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To make the vote for Vice-President unanimous
From the minutes
“Councilor Joseph D. Camara then made a motion for unanimity and it was seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and it was voted unanimously.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
2 Order — Elect Vice-President of the City Council for the year 2017
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 6:07 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 6:07 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
6:15 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, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
listed
To take item #5 out of 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 take item #5 out of order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
5 Establish spending limit of $12,000 for Mooring Fees Revolving Fund
To recommend the order be adopted. ©
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to recommend the order be adopted. ©.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
1 Discussion of loan order for capital repairs at Thomas Chew and Maplewood Parks -- $310,000
To refer the loan order to the full Council for action
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 loan order to the full Council for action.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
2 Discussion of $30,000 request to transfer funds from Mayor's Office Salaries to Mayor's Office Expenditures for branding initiative
To refer the order to the full Council for action
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Ponte
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 order to the full Council for action, with Councilor Cliff Ponte opposed.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
3 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2017 — Quarter 2 Budget Report
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Mitchell, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Raymond A. Mitchell, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn EF. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)
4 Transfers and appropriations
To recommend the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to recommend the order be adopted.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
To adjourn at 8:13 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:13 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Laliberte)
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
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Transfers and appropriations
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
2 Mayor and order to establish spending limit of $12,000 for Mooring Fees Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
3a Loan orders — Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Improvements — Phase One
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the loan order, 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 Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the loan order, as amended, with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
3b Loan orders — Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Pian Improvements — Phase Two
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the loan order, 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 Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the loan order, as amended, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Resolutions
4 Administration declare a reprieve of the pay-as-you-throw program for one week for the 2017 Holiday Season
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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
5 Committee on Finance convene with Administration and Jo Ann Bentley Architect, Inc. to discuss the Veterans Center located at 755 Pine Street
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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
6 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers: Lynn Cabral Robert M. Collins Jr. Scott L. Farias Susan Griego Peter Hadad Md S. Islam Jeff C. Middieton Christopher Mota Ronald Piccone John D. Purcell Timothy Svendsen Jose Ventura Privat
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
7 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: e Michael Carvalho, County Street Collision and Customizing, 946 County Street e igor Zinovyev, Boston Auto Fair, LLC, 2147 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 2 · 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
8 Claims
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
9 Open Meeting Law complaint from CJ Ferry regarding December 27, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel and that it be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel and that it be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
9 Open Meeting Law complaint from CJ Ferry regarding December 27, 2016 City Council Meeting City Council Committee/Meeting Minutes: 10 City Council Meeting - December 13, 2016
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
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 minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Committee Reports
3c Loan order for capital repairs at Thomas Chew and Maplewood Parks -- $310,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
3d 30,000 request to transfer funds from Mayor's Office Salaries to Mayor's Office Salaries for branding initiative
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
With Councilors Richard Cabeceira, Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative
Yes: Cadime, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“It was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays with Councilors Richard Cabeceira, Joseph D. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
To table the matter
Yes: Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”
To adjourn at 9:14 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 9:14 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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