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February 21, 2017
3 meetings this evening, 46 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, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Robert Maynard, 394 Hancock Street, requests driveway opening as follows: Proposed Total Existing Driveway ; Existing To Be Driveway Driveway Access Replaced Access 394 Hancock Street 12 feet Two 16 foot openings 0 feet 44 feet (Hancock St.
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
4 Sandy Ouellette, 55 Caleb Street The opponents stated that parking is very limited in this area and they are opposed fo the additional driveway request
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Steven A. Camara)
2 Eleventh Street Associates, Inc., 231 Bedford Street, requests the removal of curbing at 0 Seventh Street, as follows
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
To adjourn at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:59 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Linda M. Pereira arrived
7 recorded votes, 1 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 Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Steven A. Camara)
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To waive the rules to allow Robert Camara to finish reading his letter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Robert Camara to finish reading his letter.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
1 Resolution req. update on status of city owned properties currently for sale
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
2 Resolution regarding Section 108 loan application for the replacement of fire equipment in low income census tracts
To refer the matter to the full council for action
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 matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
3 Collective bargaining agreement for LAW Local 124 Building Custodians
To refer the matter to the full council for action
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 matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
4 Order to adopt Chapter 467 of the Acts of 2008 "An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Emergency Medical Technicians"
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
To adjourn at 9:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:38 p.m.” (Motion: Ponte, 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
34 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of $123,000,000 loan order for Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Improvements
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To override the Mayor's Veto
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a roll calf vote, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to override the Mayor's Veto, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.”
2 Mayor and order for ballot question for $123,000,000 loan order for Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Pian Improvements
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To lift the item from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To amend the ballot question by adding November 7, 2017 as the date of the election
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to amend the ballot question by adding November 7, 2017 as the date of the election.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To adopt the order, as amended
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order, as amended with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.”
3 Ratification of vote from Feb. 7, 2017 re: order to transfer $30,000 from Mayor's Office Salaries to Mayor's Office Expenditures
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To lift the item from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, f it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions in this regard
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions in this regard.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To withdraw the motion to adopt the order, as amended and replace the motion with a motion to ratify the vote that was taken on February 7, 2017
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“It was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to withdraw the motion to adopt the order, as amended and replace the motion with a motion to ratify the vote that was taken on February 7, 2017, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To vacate the vote that was taken on February 7, 2017
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to vacate the vote that was taken on February 7, 2017 with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.”
4 Mayor and order - Oak Grove Cemetery $99,630 for iron and stone work from CPA funds
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
5 Collective bargaining agreement for Teamsters Local 251 Public Works Unit
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
6 Collective bargaining agreement for IAFF Local 1314 Fall River Firefighters
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter 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 refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
6 Collective bargaining agreement for IAFF Local 1314 Fall River Firefighters 7 Mayor and easement for Clover Leaf Mills, LLC
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order for the easement
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 for the easement.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
8 Mayor and Statements of Interest for consideration of funding through MA School Building Authority's Accelerated Buildings Repair Program for repairs at James Tansey and Samuel Watson Elementary Schools
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt both Statements of Interest for the repairs of the James Tansey and Samuel Watson Elementary Schools
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, 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, 9 yeas to adopt both Statements of Interest for the repairs of the James Tansey and Samuel Watson Elementary Schools.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Priority Communications
9 Planning Bd. recommending dedication of soccer field at Father Travassos Park in honor of The Ponta Delgada Soccer Club
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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
10 Planning Bd. recommending the establishment of a monument for Flint Neighborhood Veterans lost since 9/11
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)
Resolutions
11 Administration investigate the possibility of a second provider of cable television to allow for competitive pricing
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resotution
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 resotution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
12 Youth Services Coordinator be invited to Committee on Public Safety meeting to provide overview of Fall River Shannon Community Safety Initiative and Safe and Successful Youth Initiative .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
13 Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits convene to discuss alternative options to PAYT and the financial impact of terminating the program
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To amend the resolution by adding the words and City Council after the words Administration
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding the words and City Council after the words Administration.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
14 Committee on Finance convene to discuss process and status of OML complaints
Minutes, page 3 · 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
15 Leroy Campbell — 85" Birthday
Minutes, page 4 · 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: Hearings
16 Robert Maynard, 394 Hancock Street — total of 44 feet at 394 Hancock Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
17 Eleventh Street Associates, Inc., 231 Bedford Street — total of 30 feet at O Seventh Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers: Donel Jean Aisha Rivera Noe! Vaillancourt
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
19 Auto Body Shop license renewal ° Joseph Silva d/b/a Supreme Auto, 421 Third Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order. f
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. f.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
20 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to 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 the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
21 Open Meeting Law complaint from Patrick Higgins regarding vote taken at February 7, 2017 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
22 Structure over a public way — Banner at 30 Bedford Street for People, Incorporated for Miles for Smiles
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the structure over a public way
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to approve the structure over a public way.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
26 Committee on Public Works and Transportation — February 6, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To take items #23 through 26 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 #23 through 26 together.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
27 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 530 Fuller Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the notice 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 that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Committee Reports
10a Resolution — Section 108 loan for replacement of fire apparatus and equipment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
10b Order — funding of cost items in collective bargaining agreement of LAW — Building Custodians
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
To adjourn at 11:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:47 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Steven A. Camara)
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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