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Fall River City Council · 2016–2017 Council · Meeting night

May 16, 2017

3 meetings this evening, 52 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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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, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte

Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell

3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

1 SF & MM Realty Corp. on behalf of American Spirit Auto Sales Inc., President Jason Frias, 1039 Locust Street, requests the removal of 19.6 feet of curbing with an existing 13 foot driveway for a total of 32.6 feet at 1039 Locust Street to a

Minutes, page 147

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present (Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell absent)

That the hearing be opened

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 147 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present (Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell absent)

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 147 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present (Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell absent)

To adjourn at 5:48 p.m

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:48 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 147 (PDF)

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:

  • President Shawn E. Cadime returned

2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

2 Transfers and appropriations

Minutes, page 169

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Daniel Robillard fo finish his Statement

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Daniel Robillard fo finish his Statement.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 169 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 8:42 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 8:42 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 170 (PDF)

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

47 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Priority Matters

1 Mayor and veto of $20,000 transfer from Law Department Expenses to City Council Expenses

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 6–3

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 further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, 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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

2 Mayor and veto of An Act Relative to the Disposal of Municipally Owned Property

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 6–3

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 further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, 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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

3 Mayor and order to purchase 5 acres of land on Yellow Hill Rd. for watershed protection with approved grant from Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

4 Mayor and order to accept gift of 2 sets of Flags of All Nations for Gromada Plaza

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5 Transfers and appropriations $223,288.50 from the Morton Middle Schoo! Capital Project (Fund 5321) to the Westall School (Fund 5406) for the expenditures to complete the retro fitting of the Westall School Building

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

6 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding personnel title and wage changes

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

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 proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

7 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding changing the name of Department of Buildings and Grounds to Facilities Maintenance

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation

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 proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Priority Communications

8 Board of Park Commissioners regarding the separation of the Board of Park Commissioners and creation of a Cemetery Commission

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · 9–0

That the communication be accepted and placed on file and a copy be sent to Corporation Counsel

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 Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas, that the communication be accepted and placed on file and a copy be sent to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

9 Purchasing Agent re: Surplus property

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · 7–2

To request that a minimum bid be placed for the scrap value of the vehicles

Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“A further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long to request that a minimum bid be placed for the scrap value of the vehicles carried on a voice vote, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Steven A. Camara opposed.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To amend and the motion to adopt

From the minutes

“Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell subsequently withdrew his previous motion to amend and the motion to adopt carried unanimously on a voice vote.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

10 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

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 amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

11 Councilor Steven A. Camara and proposed Charter changes

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentFailed · 3–6

To refer the proposal to the City Council President for purposes of establishing a task force when appropriate

Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte

From the minutes

“The motion failed to carry, 3 yeas, 6 nays with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Table (set aside)Failed · 3–6

To table the proposal

Yes: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte

From the minutes

“A further motion was made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira to table the proposal failed to carry 3 yeas, 6 nays with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Committee Reports

42 Order — Collective bargaining agreement for Fall River Environmental Police

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

13 Resolution ~ Health Insurance 11.5% increase

Recommended by the Committee on Finance

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

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 granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

14 Resolution — Current staffing levels of Fire Department and Safer Grant funding

Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted 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 that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

15 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the ordinance through first reading

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

16 Proposed ordinance — Personnel, establishment of Treasurer/Collector position Vice-President Linda M. Pereira took the podium to allow President Shawn E. Cadime to speak.

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingPassed · 7–2

To pass the ordinance through first reading

Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Mitchell, Pereira

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 pass the ordinance through first reading with Councilors Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

17 Proposed ordinance — Amend 42-1 Regulating the Maintenance of Vacant and Foreclosing Residential Properties .

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the ordinance through first reading

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira,' it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

18 Proposed ordinance — Quarterly Budget Reports

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the ordinance through first reading, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

19 Proposed ordinance — Personnel title and wage changes

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingFailed · 4–5

To pass the ordinance through first reading

Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to pass the ordinance through first reading with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

20 Resolution ~ Mayor notify City Clerk when on vacation or on medical leave

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution, as amended

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, as amended.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

21 Resolution — City Council items lifted from the table not be discussed if not listed on agenda

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To that the resolution be granted leave 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 that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

22 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: emergency preamblePassed · 9–0

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 Steven A. Camara, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ordinance: all readings and final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolutions

23 Committee on Public Safety convene with Liberty Utilities regarding gas leaks

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

24 Streetscape monies be used to repair streets and sidewalks

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · 6–3

To strike "RESOLVED" and insert "ORDERED

Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“A further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell to strike "RESOLVED" and insert "ORDERED" carried on a voice vote, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long opposed.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ProceduralFailed · 4–5

To waive the rules and invite the administration to the table to answer questions

The minutes record 4 yeas and 5 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“A further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell to waive the rules and invite the administration to the table to answer questions failed to carry, 4 yeas, 5 nays.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Send to committee or departmentFailed · 4–4

To refer the item to the Committee on Finance

The minutes say 4 yeas, 4 nays, but the councilors they name don’t match that count, so we show the count as written.

From the minutes

“A further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long to refer the item to the Committee on Finance failed to carry, 4 yeas, 4 nays with Councilor Steven A. Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

25 Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits convene to discuss projected revenue in the FY18 Budget

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

26 Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits convene with finance teams From Fall River Public Schools, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Bristol County Agricultural High School to discuss what additional funding ca

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

27 Petition the 190" General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to implement the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

28 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with Liberty Utilities to discuss road repairs and discuss their plans to bring their street repairs up to code

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Citations

29 Kelly Andrade — Organization of "Men Can Cook'

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

30 Mary Ann Wordell ~ Retirement from Fall River Street Tree Planting Program

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt item #30, 31 and 32 together, after being read by the City Clerk

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and was unanimously voted to adopt item #30, 31 and 32 together, after being read by the City Clerk.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Orders: Hearings

33 SF & MM Realty Corp. on behalf of American Spirit Auto Sales Inc., President Jason Frias, 1039 Locust Street, requests the removal of 19.6 feet of curbing with an existing 13 foot driveway for a total of 32.6 feet at 1039 Locust Street to a

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

34 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Jose L. Collazo Carmona d/b/a JC Performance, Inc. at 401 Bedford Street John Glass d/b/a JG Auto LLC at 84 Fourteenth Street

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

35 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

36 Claims

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

37 Drainlayer licenses

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the drainlayer licenses

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

38 Communication from Attorney General regarding Request for Reconsideration

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

38 Communication from Attorney General regarding Request for Reconsideration City Council Committee/Meeting Minutes

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve items #39 through #49, with item #40 being amended with the correct location address

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to approve items #39 through #49, with item #40 being amended with the correct location address.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Resolutions

Committee on Public Safety meet with concerned parties regarding basketball hoop on Vincent Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

Auto Repair Shop license renewal: Jose M. Beirao d/b/a Beirao Auto Repair, Inc. at 830 Globe Street

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 11:24 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 11:24 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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