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June 27, 2017
2 meetings this evening, 88 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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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:
- Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell arrived
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Financial order — transfer $40,000 from EMS salaries to EMS expenses
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
2 Continuation of discussion of municipal side of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
To waive the rules to allow Joseph Castro, Chairman of the IAC to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Joseph Castro, Chairman of the IAC to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To lift the municipal budget from the table and refer it to the full council for action
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 municipal budget from the table and refer it to the full council for action.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
To call the question
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Mitchell, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to call the question, with Councilors Raymond A. Mitchell, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adjourn at 10:39 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:39 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
83 recorded votes, 43 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor & veto of order allocating funds from streetscapes project for repair of streets and sidewalks
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
That the veto be laid on the table in accordance with the City Charter
The minutes record 8 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas that the veto be laid on the table in accordance with the City Charter.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding personnel title and wage change for City Council Principal Clerk
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
3 Fiscal Year 2018 annual budget appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To reduce the budget by $1,194,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to reduce the budget by $1,194,000 with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To reduce by $38,387
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $38,387, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to approve the amount with Councilors Joseph D. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To reduce by $55,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to reduce by $55,000, with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To reduce by $15,000
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $15,000, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to approve the amount with Councilors Joseph D. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount. '.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To reduce by $89,135
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to reduce by $89,135, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To reduce by $407,414
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $407,414, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To reduce by $1,300
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $1,300, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded b Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.”
To approve the amount
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 to approve the amount.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To reduce $45,000
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce $45,000, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To reduce by $43,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $43,000, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To reduce $147,044
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to reduce $147,044, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To approve the amount
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and second by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to approve the amount, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
To approve the amount
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to approve the amount, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to approve the amount, with Councilor Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to approve the amount, with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Ra ymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
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 Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To approve the amount
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 Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To reduce by $250,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $250,000, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To approve the amount
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to approve the amount.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to approve the amount.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
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 amount.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To reduce by $135, 886
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to reduce by $135, 886, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To reduce by $10,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to reduce by $10,000, with Councilors Joseph D, Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative and the motion failed fo carry.”
To approve the amount
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to approve the amount, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”
To reduce by $7,190
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce by $7,190, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
To approve the amount
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to approve the amount, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Shawn E, Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to approve the amount, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To approve the amount
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the amount.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
To reconsider the vote taken on item #3 and change the reduction from $1,194,000 to $951,426.50
Yes: Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“A motion was then made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A, Mitchell to reconsider the vote taken on item #3 and change the reduction from $1,194,000 to $951,426.50 and it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
(motion not stated)
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“A motion was then made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira to reconsider the vote take on item #D1 and was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pereira)
To approve the amount of $884,537
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, LongNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to approve the amount of $884,537, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
To reduce the amount by $147,043
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce the amount by $147,043 with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.”
To reconsider the vote taken on item #3 with the reduction of $1,194,000
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“A motion was then made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira to reconsider the vote taken on item #3 with the reduction of $1,194,000 and it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pereira)
To reduce by $1,194,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to reduce by $1,194,000 with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To reduce the amount by $1,098,469.50
Yes: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reduce the amount by $1,098,469.50, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.”
To approve the EMS — Enterprise Fund in the amount of $7,600,000
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the EMS — Enterprise Fund in the amount of $7,600,000.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To approve the Wafer — Enterprise Fund in the amount of $12,486,014
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 and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to approve the Wafer — Enterprise Fund in the amount of $12,486,014, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pereira)
To approve the Sewer — Enterprise Fund in the amount of $21,908, 748
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, PonteNo: Mitchell, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to approve the Sewer — Enterprise Fund in the amount of $21,908, 748, with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
4 Admin. of Community Utilities re: language changes for ballot question rel. to $123M loan order for Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Improvements
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
Refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
5 Loan Order — Phase 17 Water Project - $4,936,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the loan order
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 and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the loan order, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
6 Loan Order — Water System Improvements - $3,700,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the loan order
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 and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the loan order, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
7 Loan Order — CPA/Mt
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the loan order
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 the loan order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
8 Fiscal Year 2018 Community Preservation Act Appropriation Order
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the loan order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas, to adopt the loan order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Chair of Board of Election Commissioners/Director
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
10 No additional stipends be granted to any employee without prior approval of the City Council
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution tothe 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 resolution tothe Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
11 Allow submission of communications via email or regular mail for Citizen Input Time
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cabeceiras)
Orders: Miscellaneous
12 Basketball court in Ruggles Park be named in honor of Manny Papoula
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Planning Board
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 order to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
13 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: Nijo Burton Devin Costa Maurice Hampton William J. Rodrigues
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To take items #14 and 15 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #14 and 15 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
15 Brian Moura, State Road Collision and Auto Repair at 480 South Main Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt items #14 and 15
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 items #14 and 15.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
16 Drainlayer license — Foley Excavation LLC
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the drainlayer license
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 drainlayer license.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
17 Greater Fall River Vocational School District re: funding for soccer/football field
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
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 communication to the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
18 Communication from city resident regarding motions out of order
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
19 Claims
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the claims be referred to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
20 Structure over a public way — Banner on Pleasant Street at Police Station for Flint Pride Days
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
21 Committee on Public Safety —- May 30, 2017
Minutes, page 8 · 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
22 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 148 Barnes Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
23 Thank you from Colleen Taylor
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
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 communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
Committee Reports
First reading: Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Manager of Operations — Streets and Highways DCM
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Director of Emergency Medical Services
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, and referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, and referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Assistant Treasurer
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed 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 Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Director of Facilities Maintenance
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Network Administrator (IT)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
First reading, as amended: Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Human Resources Generalist
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
Grant leave to withdraw: Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Wellness Coordinator
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Project Manager, Facilities Maintenance
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
To recommend the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, PereiraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to recommend the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first 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 Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To adjourn at 1:45 a.m. on June 28, 2017
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 1:45 a.m. on June 28, 2017.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
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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