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September 14, 2017
3 meetings this evening, 52 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:15 p.m. · Public Hearings
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them)
Public hearings let residents speak for or against petitions such as curb cuts, pole locations and licenses. The full council decides them at its regular meeting.
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 Steven A. Camara arrived
- Councilor Stephen R. Long arrived
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Enacting Section 86-178 King Philip Mills Overlay District (KPMOD) for the purpose of providing adequate minimum standards and procedures for the construction of new and rehabilitation of existing structures so as to promote economic and cu
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
1 C.J. Ferry, 300 Buffinton Street came forth and stated that he is not a proponent of market rate housing
To close the hearing. :
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing. :.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
2 Melissa Resendes, d/b/a Melissa's New To You!, 1255 Rodman Street, for permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store at 2577 South Main Street (gently used clothing, shoes, and household items to be sold.)
That the hearing be opened
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 hearing be opened.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To adjourn at 5:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:47 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
CJ Ferry, 300 Buffinton Street —- Charter/Residency August Venice, 25 Wright's Way — Charter
To waive the rules and allow Mr. Venice to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Mr. Venice to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
Gloria Saddler, 318 Jencks Street — Charter Kris Bartley, 83 Norfolk Street - Charter Ballot Question
To waive the rules and allow Mr. Bartley to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Mr. Bartley to exceed 3 minutes to finish his statement.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
Jim Pimental, 210 Dwelly Road — Wage Theft
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To waive the rules and allow citizen input to exceed 30 minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow citizen input to exceed 30 minutes.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
1 Mayor & Corp. Counsel re: Charter Commission ballot question and summary to be placed on the Municipal Election Ballot, November 7, 2017°
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, 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 5 yeas, 4 nays to table the matter with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To take items #2 and #3 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by.Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #2 and #3 together.”
3 Resolution - Committee on Finance convene with Administration to review all expense adjustments made in balancing of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget
To adjourn at 8:56 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:56 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
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
40 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
followed by a salute to the flag and announced that the meeting may be recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take items #15 and #16 out of 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 take items #15 and #16 out of order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
15 Melissa Resendes, d/b/a Melissa's New To You! At 2577 South Main Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Ponte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
16 Accept provisions of MGL Chapter 53, Section 18B regarding information relating to questions on city, town or district ballots
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel and the Chairperson of the Board of Efections to answer questions in this matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel and the Chairperson of the Board of Efections to answer questions in this matter.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
53 Section 18B and then another vote to place this on the ballot.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To move the question
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Long, Mitchell
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to move the question with Councilors Stephen R. Long and Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On the previous motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the order with Councilors Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.”
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and authorization to proceed with permitting process for eight proposed billboards
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 Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
2 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding definition and fee structure for dog kennels
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 Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
Priority Communications
3 Planning Board recommending the basketball court at Ruggles Park be named in honor of Manny Papoula
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
Committee Reports
4 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Long)
5 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, City Council Principal Clerk
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
6 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Chairperson, board of election commissioners/ director of office of elections
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
7 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt an emergency preamble
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 Stephen R. Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed fo be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed fo be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Director of Emergency Medical Services
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, 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 Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
9 Resolution — Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) — King Philip Mills
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take items #10 and #11 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #10 and #11 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
10 Resolution — No stipends be granted without City Council approval
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
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 granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
11 Resolution — Travel expenses in excess of $1,000.00 be approved by City Council
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
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 granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Ordinances
12 Proposed Ordinance — Wage Theft and Violations to wage laws by licensees or permitees
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
13 Proposed ordinance — Community Utilities personnel modifications
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance 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 Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Resolutions
14 Request Amazon consider Fall River for the location of their second headquarters
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Miscellaneous
17 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: Sharon Acevedo Joseph A. Andre Melissa Carvalho Starlex Dorcely James Furtado Kenneth Rego Juan Serrano Caree Smith
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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
18 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Daniel J. Mello, Mello's Diesel Service, Inc. at 185 Williston Street Henry J. Gauthier, Henry's Tire Service, Inc. at 714 Globe Street Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. at 969 'South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To separate Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. from the renewals and refer this renewal to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to separate Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. from the renewals and refer this renewal to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
That the order be adopted, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
19 Auto Body Shop license renewals: Manuel Felix d/b/a Felix Auto Collision Center at 1201 Slade Street Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. at 969 South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To separate Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. from the renewals and refer this renewal to the Committee on Regulations and that the order be adopted, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to separate Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. from the renewals and refer this renewal to the Committee on Regulations and that the order be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
20 Drainiayer license - SUM, LLC
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the license
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 license.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
21 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel. i
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. i.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
To take ifems #22 through #27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take ifems #22 through #27 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
27 City Council Public Hearings — August 14, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve items #22 through #27
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 #22 through #27.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
28 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 292-306 North Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the notice be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
Other Potential Matters To Be Acted Upon
Mayor and request for residency waiver for Rochelle St. Martin Pettenati to serve as member of the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To reconsider the residency waiver vote of August 15, 2017 that failed to carry
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 Steven A. Camara, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reconsider the residency waiver vote of August 15, 2017 that failed to carry, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E, Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
To grant the residency waiver
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Mitchell, Pereira
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 grant the residency waiver with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Priority Communications
Mayor and loan order— Feasibility Study of the Tansey/Watson proposed projects
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the Chief Operating Officer of the School Department to answer questions
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 to allow the Chief Operating Officer of the School Department to answer questions.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
To adopt an emergency preamble for the feasibility study of the Tansey/Watson School
The minutes record 8 yeas and 1 nay but do not say how each councilor voted.
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 adopt an emergency preamble for the feasibility study of the Tansey/Watson School.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, 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 loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Chair of Fall River Charter Commission re language of summary of ballot question
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the notice be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
Orders: Hearings
Street acceptance - Frederick Street from Whitefield Street to Mariano Bishop Boulevard
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be scheduled
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be scheduled.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Director of Emergency Medical Services
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
Be passed fo be ordained, as amended
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 Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay be passed fo be ordained, as amended with Councilor Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
Be passed to be ordained
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 be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To adjourn at 10:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:58 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
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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