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August 15, 2017
2 meetings this evening, 54 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
During the meeting:
- President Shawn E. Cadime returned
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Alan Silvia, 684 Woodman Street — King Philip Mill & Home Rule Petition Kenneth Medeiros, 221 Osborn Street - JZ Express Body Shop
To waive the rules and allow citizen 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 citizen input to exceed 30 minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To waive the rules and allow Tom & Cindy St. Pierre to exceed 3 minutes to finish their statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Tom & Cindy St. Pierre to exceed 3 minutes to finish their statement.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Ponte)
Rob Mellion, 200 Pocasset Street - Home Rule Petition
To waive the rules and allow Rob Mellion to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Rob Mellion to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)
Steve Cowen, 105 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 2F, Cambridge, MA — Home Rule Petition Ron Golub, 105 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 2F, Cambridge, MA —- Home Rule Petition
To waive the rules and allow non Fall River residents to speak and Steven Cowen and Ron Golub to exceed 3 minutes fo make their statement
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 and allow non Fall River residents to speak and Steven Cowen and Ron Golub to exceed 3 minutes fo make their statement.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To waive the rules and allow Manny Chaves to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Manny Chaves to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
1 Order establishing spending limits for Revolving Funds for FY 2018
To refer the matter 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 matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
2 Order to adopt Chapter 467 of the Acts of 2008 "An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Emergency Medical Technicians"
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
To adjourn at 11:15 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 11:15 p.m.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
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
During the meeting:
- President Shawn E. Cadime returned
46 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
Priority Matters
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take item #31 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take item #31 out of order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
31 Home Rule Petition — An Act Authorizing the City of Fall River to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
That the Home Rule Petition be granted leave fo withdraw
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays that the Home Rule Petition be granted leave fo withdraw, with Councilors Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, 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: Cabeceiras)
To table the matter
Yes: Laliberte, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the matter with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Long, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 5 yeas, 2 nays to table the matter with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Joseph D. Camara voting in the negative and Councilors Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
To take an item after the agenda out of order regarding the adoption of Chapter 467 of the Acts of 2008
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take an item after the agenda out of order regarding the adoption of Chapter 467 of the Acts of 2008.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
31 Home Rule Petition — An Act Authorizing the City of Fall River to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages Order to adopt Chapter 467 of the Acts of 2008 "An Act Relative to the Retirement Benefits of Emergency Medical
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: MitchellAbsent: Long, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order with Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative and Councilors Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To take item #4 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to take item #4 out of order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Laliberte)
4 Mayor and order of land acquisition from the Atlantis Charter School
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)
1 Confirmation of Jason Burns to the Housing Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
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 Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to confirm the appointment with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
To take an item after the agenda regarding Community Utilities personnel modifications out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take an item after the agenda regarding Community Utilities personnel modifications out of order.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
First reading, as amended: Proposed ordinance — Community Utilities personnel modifications
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Cabeceiras)
2 Confirmation of David H. Saber to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate Member)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
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 confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and request for residency waiver for Rochelle St. Martin Pettenati to serve as member of the Cultural Council
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To approve the waiver
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to approve the waiver with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Stephen R. ( Long, 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: Joseph D. Camara)
5 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing a Municipal Hearings Officer and procedures under M.G.L. 40U
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
6 Corporation Counsel regarding Fall River City Council v
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
Priority Communications
7 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Cliff Ponte it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
8 Attorney General's Office regarding an open meeting law complaint
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
9 The Preservation Society of Fall River, Inc. requesting the appointment of Kathryn Kenney to the Fail River Historic District Commission
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That appointment be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted that appointment be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
10 Board of Election Commissioners re: Charter Commission ballot question and summary to be placed on the Municipal Election Ballot, November 7, 2017
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Long, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
91 Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for Preliminary Municipal Election, September 12, 2017 and Municipal Election, November 7, 2017
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the warrant
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 warrant.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
Committee Reports
12 Order — acceptance of a "Complete Streets Policy"
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Ordinances
Ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To take items #13 through 16 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #13 through 16 together.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Network Administrator (IT)
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinances through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to pass the proposed ordinances through second reading and enrollment 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: Long, second: Joseph D. Camara)
17 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Human Resources Generalist
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Ponte
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 to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Resolutions
18 Committee on Finance convene with City Administrator and Director of Financial Service to discuss FY2018 budget cuts within various departments
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
19 Committee on Finance convene with Administration to review all expense adjustments made in balancing of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
Citations
Citations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To take items #20 through 22 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to take items #20 through 22 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
22 Alfredo P. Alves — 70" Birthday
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: Hearings
Orders: Hearings
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To take items #23 through 29 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #23 through 29 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
29 Antonio DaSilva, 148 Summer Street, Rehoboth — total of 32 feet at 116 Lonsdale Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the orders
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 orders. ltems #23 through #29 Approved, August 18, 2017, Mayor Jasiel F. Correia Il.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
30 Beverly Post, d/b/a Anything at 1791 South Main 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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
32 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: Akeem Barlow Julieann Bennett Gien J. Boutin Michael Chenard Scott Farias Susan Griego Tayyab Hussain Preston S. McNeil Ricardo Raposa David T. Rioux Ashley Smith Jeremiah Soares
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
33 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Kenneth Rapoza, JR's Superlube, Inc. at 155 Milliken Boulevard Kenneth Rapoza, JR's Superlube, Inc. at 334 Rhode Island Avenue Pedro Albergaria, Pete's Auto Repair LLC at 1058 Slade Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
34 Drainlayer licenses e Dixon, Inc. e T. Ford Company, Inc. e MRC Contracting, inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
35 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
36 Structure over a public way — Banner on South Main Street at Center Place for YMCA of Greater Fall River
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the Structure over a public way
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the Structure over a public way.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take items #37 and #38 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #37 and #38 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
38 Fall River Opioid Task Force requesting permission to hang a three (3) banners on the rails of Government Center on August 31, 2017
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve both requests for banners
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve both requests for banners.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
39 Office of Inspector General regarding review of audit report for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and referred to the Committee on Finance
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 and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
40 City resident requesting the City relinquish right, title and interest to a section of the unaccepted portion of Alice Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be referred to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To take items #41 through #45 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to take items #41 through #45 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
45 City Council Meeting — March 21, 2017
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve items #41 through #45
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to approve items #41 through #45.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
47 Environmental Notification Form on behalf of Liberty Utilities for sediment remediation activities proposed at 120 Charles Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the notice 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 notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously to adopt the order.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 1:16 a.m. on August 16, 2017
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 1:16 a.m. on August 16, 2017.” (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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