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March 28, 2017
3 meetings this evening, 39 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for two jointly owned pole locations as follows: NGRID requests to install two jointly owned poles and one anchor for the purpo
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)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To adjourn at 5:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:47 p.m.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Resolution
To table item #2 and #3
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to table item #2 and #3.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
3 Resolution - Administration provide update on abandoned properties with overgrown weeds/trash
To adjourn at 8:04 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 8:04 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
34 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and Year Three Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and order for the acquisition of 0 Jefferson Street (Lot D-20-16)
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
3 Mayor and creation of Office of Economic Development
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the matter with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, 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: Long)
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion was made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the matter be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.”
4 Mayor and order for emergency CPA funding for an elevator at the Maritime Museum (formerly the Marine Museum)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To lift the item from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To waive the rules to allow the Director of the Maritime Museum to address the Council
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of the Maritime Museum to address the Council.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the communications to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 communications to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
6 Resolution —- Ensure compliance regarding demolition of buildings on historical register
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
7 Order — $99,630 from CPA funds for Oak Grove Cemetery iron and stone work
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Resolutions
8 Administration consider use of SeeClickFix and Committee on Finance convene to discuss this database
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
9 Corporation Counsel investigate whether City can be reimbursed for real estate consultant Services
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)
10 Requirement of Mayor to notify City Council President of his absence
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution 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 the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Citations
11 David Machado — Lifelong dedication to public service
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To take items #11 and #12 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 #11 and #12 together.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a further 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)
12 Dorothy Nicolau — Celebration of 80" birthday
Minutes, page 3 · 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
13 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. — Aldea Street — two poles
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Gabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Home Rule Petition — An Act Relative to the Disposal of Municipally Owned Property
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)
45 Committee on Finance and Regular Meetings of the City Council be changed from
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
16 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers: Dereon Broderick Alfred W. Cuttle Jr. Adalberto Martinez Vincent Pitts
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
17 Brian D. Vieira, Aime's Auto Repair, Inc. at 88 Earle 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
18 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
19 Drainlayer license — Foley Excavation, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the license.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
20 Communication from Attorney General regarding OML complaint of February 7, 2017 regarding alleged violation occurring on December 27, 2016
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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
21 Regular Meeting of the City Council — January 24, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To take items #21, #22 and #23 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Ra ymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #21, #22 and #23 together.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To approve items #21, #22 and #23
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 items #21, #22 and #23.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
22 Committee on Public Safety - March 2, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a 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)
23 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation — March 21, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a 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
24 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 453 Montgomery Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
25 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 297 Woodlawn Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
Resolutions
Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs meet at Bristol Community College on Earth Day, April 19, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
Committee on Finance meet with various parties to discuss and the impact of the proposed SSTAR facility at 75 Weaver Street and the zoning process for such facility
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
Committee Reports
Adoption: Order — Auto repair shop license for Timothy Cabral d/b/a Aberdeen Auto LLC at 163-165 Aberdeen Street
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
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)
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 10:49 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 10:49 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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