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3 meetings this evening, 52 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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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
That the hearing be opened
“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)
To close the hearing
“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)
To adjourn at 5:48 p.m
“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)
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them)
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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:
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Transfers and appropriations
To waive the rules to allow Daniel Robillard fo finish his Statement
“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)
To adjourn at 8:42 p.m
“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)
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · City meeting page
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
1 Mayor and veto of $20,000 transfer from Law Department Expenses to City Council Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To lift the item from the table
“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 override the Mayor's Veto
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
“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)
2 Mayor and veto of An Act Relative to the Disposal of Municipally Owned Property
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To lift the item from the table
“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 override the Mayor's Veto
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
“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)
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
To adopt the order
“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)
4 Mayor and order to accept gift of 2 sets of Flags of All Nations for Gromada Plaza
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“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)
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
To adopt the order
“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)
6 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding personnel title and wage changes
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“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)
7 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding changing the name of Department of Buildings and Grounds to Facilities Maintenance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
“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)
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
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
“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)
9 Purchasing Agent re: Surplus property
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
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
“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.
To amend and the motion to adopt
“Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell subsequently withdrew his previous motion to amend and the motion to adopt carried unanimously on a voice vote.”
10 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“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)
11 Councilor Steven A. Camara and proposed Charter changes
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
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
“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)
To table the proposal
Yes: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
“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)
42 Order — Collective bargaining agreement for Fall River Environmental Police
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“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)
13 Resolution ~ Health Insurance 11.5% increase
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“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)
14 Resolution — Current staffing levels of Fire Department and Safer Grant funding
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“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)
15 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the ordinance through first reading
“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)
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
To pass the ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Mitchell, Pereira
“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)
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
To pass the ordinance through first reading
“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)
18 Proposed ordinance — Quarterly Budget Reports
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the ordinance through first reading, as amended
“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)
19 Proposed ordinance — Personnel title and wage changes
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the ordinance through first reading
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
“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)
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
To adopt the resolution, as amended
“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)
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
To that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“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)
22 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
“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)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
“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)
23 Committee on Public Safety convene with Liberty Utilities regarding gas leaks
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“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)
24 Streetscape monies be used to repair streets and sidewalks
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To strike "RESOLVED" and insert "ORDERED
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
“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.
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
25 Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits convene to discuss projected revenue in the FY18 Budget
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“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)
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
To adopt the resolution
“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)
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
To adopt the resolution
“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)
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
To adopt the resolution
“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)
29 Kelly Andrade — Organization of "Men Can Cook'
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
“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)
30 Mary Ann Wordell ~ Retirement from Fall River Street Tree Planting Program
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt item #30, 31 and 32 together, after being read by the City Clerk
“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)
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
To adopt the order
“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)
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
To adopt the order
“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)
35 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“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)
36 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
“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)
37 Drainlayer licenses
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the drainlayer licenses
“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)
38 Communication from Attorney General regarding Request for Reconsideration
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“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)
38 Communication from Attorney General regarding Request for Reconsideration City Council Committee/Meeting Minutes
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve items #39 through #49, with item #40 being amended with the correct location address
“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)
Committee on Public Safety meet with concerned parties regarding basketball hoop on Vincent Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“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)
Auto Repair Shop license renewal: Jose M. Beirao d/b/a Beirao Auto Repair, Inc. at 830 Globe Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“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)
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 11:24 p.m
“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)
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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