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June 13, 2017
2 meetings this evening, 53 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, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1b Loan orders for Phase 17 of the Water Improvement Projects — $3,700,000
To refer the loan orders to the full council for action
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 loan orders to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
2 Loan order re: CPA/Mount Hope Bay Bike Path Feasibility Study $240,000
To refer the loan order to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the loan order to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
3 Proposed ordinance and salary amendment for Chair of Board of Election Commissioners/Director, Office of Elections
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
4 Appropriation order: $1,593,165 from CPA funds for community projects
To refer the appropriation order to the full council for action
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 appropriation order to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To divide the American Legion from the remaining CPA community projects
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to divide the American Legion from the remaining CPA community projects.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To refer all items except the funding for the American Legion to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer all items except the funding for the American Legion to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To refer the American Legion section of the order to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a further made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell it was unanimously voted to refer the American Legion section of the order to the full council for action.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To adjourn at 6:45 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 6:45 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
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
During the meeting:
- President Shawn E. Cadime returned
45 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor & proposed ordinance establishing revolving funds
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Finance
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 proposed ordinance to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To reconsider the previous motion
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.”
To refer items #2 through #9 to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer items #2 through #9 to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Joseph D. Camara)
10 Mayor & creation of South End Market Rate Housing Zone
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
11 Mayor & submission of Complete Streets Program and Policy
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
Priority Communications
12 Corporation Council legal opinion regarding placement of basketball hoop on Vincent Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file, with copies to the neighbors that were present at the Ordinance Committee Meeting
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 copies to the neighbors that were present at the Ordinance Committee Meeting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
13 Resolution
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
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)
14 Resolution — PILOT program
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
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)
15 Communication — FY2015 Capital Plan
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
16 Resolution — Liberty Utilities road repairs
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
17 Resolution — Pothole epidemic
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
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 that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
18 Resolution — Wilson Road resurfacing
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
19 Resolution
Recommended by the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
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 that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
20 Resolution — Fire Department Facility Plan
Recommended by the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be referred to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Ordinances
21 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
22 Proposed ordinance — Water Rates
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
23 Proposed ordinance — Sewer Rates
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enroliment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enroliment, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
24 Proposed ordinance — Dept. of Buildings and Grounds to Facilities Maintenance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
25 Proposed ordinance — Personnel, Account Manager/Police Department
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Long)
26 Proposed ordinance — Personnel, Mayor's Administrative Assistant
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Ponte)
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, PonteNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, 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 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the matter with Councilors Joseph D, Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira and President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To recommend the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to recommend the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”
Citations
27 John S, Brayton, Jr. Memorial Community Service Award recipients: Tina Bell Elizabeth Duffy Thomas Lowney Greg Medeiros Natalie Melo Jillian Zucco Julia & Peter Saulino Rick & Connie Vaillancourt The Coionial Navy of MA The Greater Fall Riv
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
28 Girl Scouts of Southern New England Troop #1046
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citations
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 citations.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
29 Carla S. DeMedeiros d/b/a C & J Autobody to Antonio Almeida/State Road Auto Sales, Inc. at 2238 South Main 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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
30 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: Chad D. Pavao; Jonathan Riopelle Second Hand License (renewal): Sharon Vieira d/b/a J & J Jewelry at 167 Borden Street
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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
31 Historical Commission — 2016 Annual Report
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
32 Drainlayer licenses
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the licenses be approved
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 licenses be approved.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
33 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the claims be referred to Corporation Counsel
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 claims be referred to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
34 Communication from Attorney General re: resolution of OML complaint against City Council dated February 7, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To table MATTERS (to be acted upon if members are prepared to take action)
From the minutes
“TABLED MATTERS (to be acted upon if members are prepared to take action).”
36 Proposed ordinance — Personnel, establishment of Treasurer/Collector position
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Mitchell)
To waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
37 Joint Pole Location - Dickinson Street for one (1) jointly owned pole
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
Items Filed After The Agenda Was Prepared
Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended with Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Mitchell, Pereira, 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 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long ar and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Ponte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed fo be ordained, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed fo be ordained, as amended with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Ponte)
To adjourn at 9:15 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
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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