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March 21, 2017
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
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
4 Timothy Cabral, 1 Old Slab Bridge Road, Assonet, MA, d/b/a Aberdeen Auto LLC, for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 163-165 Aberdeen Street, on Lot F-7-115, Assessors Plan.
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
2 Lidia Cardoso, 192 Haffards Street, requests the removal of 14 feet of curbing with an existing 9 foot driveway for a total of 23 feet at 192 Haffards Street to allow access to multiple off-street parking spaces.
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councior Pam Laliberte-Lebeayu, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Laliberte)
3 Matthew Hiscock, 946 Walnut Street, requests the removal of 40.6 feet of curbing with an existing 21 foot driveway for a total of 61.6 feet at 946 Walnut Street to allow improved vehicle access to on-site parking and garages.
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adjourn at 5:57 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 5:57 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:
- Council President Shawn E. Cadime returned
10 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 Erica Scott-Pacheco to finish her statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Erica Scott-Pacheco to finish her statement.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pereira)
David Rebello, 264 Stevens Street — Park Board Dawn Saurette, 1984 Robeson Street - SSTAR
To waive the rules to allow Dawn Saurette to finish her statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Dawn Saurette to finish her statement.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Ponte)
1b Transfers and appropriations — That the sum of $150,000 be, and the same is, hereby appropriated for the EMS
To move the question
From the minutes
“Councilor Stephen R. Long asked to move the question and it was voted unanimously.”
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
2 Order - Oak Grove Cemetery $99,630 for iron and stone work from CPA funds
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To take item #4 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take item #4 out of order.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
4 Collective bargaining agreement for IAFF Local 1314 Fall River Firefighters
To move the question
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to move the question.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To refer the matter to full council
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full council.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
3 Collective bargaining agreement for Teamsters Local 251 Public Works Unit
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To adjourn at 8:06 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 8:06 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · 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
45 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Transfers and appropriations — $32,883 from Administrative Services, Expenditures to Administrative Services, Salaries
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
1b Transfers and appropriations — $150,000 from EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Salaries
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Ponte
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 adopt the order, with Councilors Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
2 Mayor and order for emergency CPA funding for an elevator at the Maritime Museum (formerly the Marine Museum)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pamela Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
3 Mayor requesting amendment to Section 42-1(c) of city ordinances re: regulation and maintenance of vacant and foreclosing residential properties
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 Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances f
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
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 Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Committee Reports
5 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 Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
6 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 Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To pass the proposed through all readings
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed through all readings.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
7 Resolution — removal of city employees from boards and commissions
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
8 Order - Corporation Counsel prepare home rule petition to separate cemeteries from Board of Park Commissioners
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to refer the order to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation with Councilors Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
To move the question
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira it was unanimously voted to move the question.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.”
9 Communication — City resident requesting cap on tobacco licenses
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To grant the communication 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 communication leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
10 Order — curb removal - Robert Maynard, 394 Hancock Street — total of 44 feet at 394 Hancock Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To grant the order 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 order leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
11n Orders — To install backhaul transport equipment on new single utility pole locations with electricity connection for Mobilitie, LLC, as follows — Northeast of the intersection of Orange and Pine Streets on Orange Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That orders #11a. through 11n. be granted leave fo withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that orders #11a. through 11n. be granted leave fo withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
12 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss certification and licensing of Sober Houses
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)
13 Committee on Finance convene with Administration to provide update on street light pole and bulb replacement
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)
14 Committee on Finance convene with Administration to provide update on how the City is addressing abandoned properties
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
15 Administration provide information on presence of Tobey Disposal at Lewiston Street Garage
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
16 City Council support House Bill No. 5151 designating June as Seatbelt Awareness Month
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
17 City Council support the work initiative of Somerset Selectman Holly McNamara and Team Lead John Myron regarding Hyperloop transportation
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
18 City Council items lifted from the table not be discussed unless listed on the agenda
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, which
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“Councilor Mitchell then stated that he wished to amend his motion to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, which was seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte and voted unanimously with Councilor Joseph D. Camara opposed:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Orders: Hearings
19 Timothy Cabral d/b/a Aberdeen Auto LLC at 163-165 Aberdeen Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Committee on Regulations
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 order to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
20 Lidia Cardoso, 192 Haffards Street — total of 23 feet at 192 Haffards 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
21 Matthew Hiscock, 946 Walnut Street — total of 61.6 feet at 946 Walnut Street
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 Joseph D, Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
Orders: Miscellaneous
22 The sum of $20,000 be transferred from Law Department Expenses to City Council Expenses for legal counsel Council President Shawn E. Cadime relinquished the chair to Vice President Linda M. Pereira at 9:70 p.m. in order fo speak on item num
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
23 Seating area located in front of Columbia Street Municipal Parking Lot be dedicated to Antone "Tony" Avilla
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
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 order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
24 City Engineer prepare plans for acceptance of Bell Street from Corbett Street to dead end
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
25 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve all licenses except for Alan Confoey d/b/a Alan's Jewelry and Wayne Confoey d/b/a Cash for Gold being referred to the Committee on Regulations
Yes: Laliberte, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and | seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to approve all licenses except for Alan Confoey d/b/a Alan's Jewelry and Wayne Confoey d/b/a Cash for Gold being referred to the Committee on Regulations with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed.”
To refer Alan Confoey d/b/a Alan's Jewelry to the Committee on Regulations and adopt all remaining licenses on the Chief's Report
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, 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 voted 9 yeas to refer Alan Confoey d/b/a Alan's Jewelry to the Committee on Regulations and adopt all remaining licenses on the Chief's Report.”
26 Miller Garcia d/b/a Global Care Auto Service, Inc. to Zaqueu Francisco Da Silva d/b/a Zack's Garage Auto Service at 65 Manchester 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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
28 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · 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)
29 Drainlayer license — Steen Realty and Development Corporation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the license
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 license.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
30 City resident requesting to purchase city owned property adjacent to 270 London Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
31 Communication from Attorney General regarding OML complaint of January 23, 2017 regarding alleged violation occurring on December 27, 2016
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
32 Communication from Attorney General closing matter of OML complaint from meeting held on October 11, 2016
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication 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 communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
36 Committee on Public Works and Transportation — February 28, 2017
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To take items #33 through #36 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 #33 through #36 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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
37 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 367 Stetson Street
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
38 Mass DEP re: Emergency authorization — Floating Dock Extension at Bicentennial Park Boat Ramp
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
Collective bargaining agreement for Teamsters Local 251 Public Works Unit
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was . voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order with Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Resolutions
Committee on Public Works and Transportation meet with various parties re: Newton Street parking issues
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resofution
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 resofution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To adjourn at 9:54 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:54 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
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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