MassVoter.com← Fall River City CouncilFall River City Council · 2016–2017 Council · Meeting night
April 25, 2017
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)
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
Absent: Cliff A. Ponte
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Collective bargaining agreement for Fall River Environmental Police .
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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for - action, with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
2 Discuss resolution relating to increase in employee health insurance
To grant the resolution Jeave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A, Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution Jeave to withdraw, with Councilor Cliff , Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adjourn at 6:07 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 6:07 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
Absent: Cliff A. Ponte
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
followed by a salute to the flag and announced that the meeting may be recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To allow a resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to allow a resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of $20,000 transfer from Law Department Expenses to City Council Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 8 yeas to table the matter with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
2 Mayor and veto of An Act Relative to the Disposal of Municipally Owned Property
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 8 yeas to table the matter with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
Committee Reports
3 Resolution — Administration provide update on abandoned properties with overgrown weeds and trash
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be accepted and placed on file
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 resolution be accepted and placed on file with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Resolutions
4 City Council support bill to increase the charge of assault and battery on a police officer from a misdemeanor to a felony
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PereiraNo: Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the resolution with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative and Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Laliberte)
5 Committee on Finance convene with Administration to discuss position of Grant Writer
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 with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
6 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers: Nijo Burton Erica Campbell Carlyanna Coates Nicholas Hotte Breanna Lamonde George Webb
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 with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To reconsider the previous motion
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To refer the taxicab drivers applications for Nijo Burton, Nicholas Hotte and George Webb to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira it was unanimously voted to refer the taxicab drivers applications for Nijo Burton, Nicholas Hotte and George Webb to the Committee on Regulations with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To adopt the remaining 2017 Taxicab Drivers applications
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell it was unanimously voted adopt the remaining 2017 Taxicab Drivers applications.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the order for the Second Hand Licenses
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order for the Second Hand Licenses with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.”
To adopt the order for the Pawnbroker applications
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order for the Pawnbroker applications with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.”
7 Relinquish future rights, title and interest in the unaccepted portion of Kennedy Street extending from Stevens Street to Route 24
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Planning Board
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 order to the Planning Board with Councilor Cliff - Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
8 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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
9 Drainlayer license for Biszko Drainlayer Corp.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To approve the bond
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 bond with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
10 Communication from Attorney General regarding OML complaints of December 13, 2016 and January 13, 2017
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting. |.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
11 City resident re: operation of a business at 278 Center Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Regulations and not-voting
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 communication to the Committee on Regulations with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not-voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
12 City Council Meeting — February 21, 2017 ;
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
13 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 1183 - 1195 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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 with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
14 Notice of Casualty and Loss at Wooley Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
Adoption
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
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 with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
Police Chief's report on licenses Second Hand License renewal: William Leach d/b/a Marine Consignment of Fall River
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 with Councilor Cliff Ponte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To adjourn at 7:44 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 7:44 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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