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July 11, 2017
2 meetings this evening, 23 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
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
To waive the rules and allow cilizen input to exceed 30 minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow cilizen input to exceed 30 minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
1 Transfers and appropriations ORDERED: (FY 17 Orders) Transfer $1,395,825 from
To refer the transfers to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the transfers to the full council for action.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
2 Admin. of Community Utilities re: language changes for ballot question related to $123M loan order for Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Improvements
To refer the ballot question to the full council for action
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 ballot question to the full council for action.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To adjourn at 6:52 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
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
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of order allocating funds from streetscapes project for repair of streets and sidewalks
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To lift the veto from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A, Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to lift the veto from the table.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To override the Mayor's Veto and adopt the order
The minutes record 6 yeas and 2 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to override the Mayor's Veto and adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
2 Transfers and appropriations
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To amend the order by removing the word appropriation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to amend the order by removing the word appropriation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
That the order be adopted, as amended
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas that the order be adopted, as amended,.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
3 Mayor and order establishing spending limits for Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2018
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
4 Mayor and order for Police Department to accept gift of $5,000 from People, Inc. to purchase surveillance cameras
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Priority Communications
5b Administrator of Community Utilities re — Collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME, COUNCIL 93, LOCAL 3177, AFL-CiO
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter 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 matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
6 Financial order — transfer $40,000 from EMS salaries to EMS expenses
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the 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 Linda M. Pereira,' it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
7 City of Fall River institute proactive plans to ensure occupancies are compliant with all statutes, ordinances and codes
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 Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
8 All travel expenses in excess of $1,000.00 be approved by the City Council
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, 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 7 yeas, 2 nays to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Joseph D. Camara and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
9 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: Al Amin Tyler Charron Jodi Tavares Private Livery Drivers: David Ferreira
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
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 order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
10 Auto Repair Shop license renewal: Michael Penacho d/b/a Complete Auto Tech Center at 535 Bay Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
11 Auto Body Shop license renewal: Michael Penacho d/b/a Mike's Auto Body at 535 Bay Street Antonio Almeida d/b/a State Road Auto Body, Inc. at 2238 South Main Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
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 order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
12 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
13 City resident regarding collection of bulky items
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Items Filed After The Agenda Was Prepared
Committee on Ordinances and Legislation: Proposed ordinance establishing the King Philip Mills Overlay District
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
Committee on Finance: Ballot question re: $123M loan order for Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plar Improvements
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was - voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Ponte)
To adjourn at 7:48 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:48 p.m.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
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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