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October 10, 2017
2 meetings this evening, 40 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
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Resolution —- Administration provide update on status of King Philip Mill site
To table the matter
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, 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 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the matter and the motion failed to carry, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 9 yeas to table the matter.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
3 Resolution — Administration provide details of plan to end PAYT program
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, PereiraNo: Cadime, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Mitchell)
To adjourn at 9:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:09 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
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
36 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of Kathryn E. Kenney to the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
That the appointment be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the appointment be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Priority Communications
2 Planning Board — favorable recommendation of creation of King Philip Mills Overlay District
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
That the communication be referred 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 that the communication be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
3 Proposed Ordinance — Definition and fee schedule for dog kennels
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed 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 that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
4 Order — Accept provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 140 § 139 re: fees for service dogs and dogs owned by persons aged 70 and over
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
5 Communication — Mayor requesting authorization to proceed with permitting process for eight proposed billboards
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
For authorization to proceed with the state approval process
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Cabeceiras, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted for authorization to proceed with the state approval process 7 yeas, 2 nays with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras and Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
6 Resolution — Discuss parameters of bonding
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
7 Order — Second hand article store — Melissa Resendes d/b/a Melissa's New To You! located at 2577 South Main Street
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Ordinances
8 Proposed Ordinance — Establishment of Revolving Funds
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment:
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment:.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Taxicab drivers; recommendation received by Police Chief
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Establishment of Municipal Hearings Officer
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
Resolutions
11 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene to discuss the removal of a guardrail on Stowe Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
12 Administration restore CDA funding to the Fall River Office of Economic Development
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
13 Administration establish streetscapes oversight committee
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To amend the resolution by adding that committee members must be city residents unless granted a waiver by the City Council
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding that committee members must be city residents unless granted a waiver by the City Council.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
To amend the resolution by adding that the committees be specific to the areas where the streetscapes are being constructed
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding that the committees be specific to the areas where the streetscapes are being constructed.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.”
Citations
14 Nicholas "Nick" M. Christ — 2017 Roger Valcourt Memorial Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the citation be adopted
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 citation be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
15 Southeast Center for Independent Living, Inc. — 30" Anniversary
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the citation be adopted
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 citation be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
16 Fall River Police Department Award Recipients and Retirees Guy Furtado Nicholas M. Hoar David Reed Marc Correia Brett D. Kimball Paul McGuire Brandon Stukus John Deschenes Denis P. Gagne Shane T. Galus William Medeiros Daniel A. Mello Matth
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the citations 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 the citations be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Hearings
17 Mobilitie, LLC — to attach wireless backhaul transport equipment to existing utility poles at various locations
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
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 adopt the order, with President Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
18 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) — to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and appurtenances, including fiber optic cable, remote nodes and pole top antennas
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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
19 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: Mickey Dias Preston S. McNeil = Manuei Silvia IV Kevin Workman
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
20 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Paul J. Amarello, Ray's Auto Sales, Inc. at 707 Brayton Avenue Paul J. Amarello, Durfee Auto Sales, Inc. at 345 Durfee Street Michael Camara, Performance Auto Center, Inc. at 1148 Davol Street David L. Tur
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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
21 Auto Body Shop license renewals: John Medeiros, Medeiros Auto Body and Sales, Inc. at 96-98 Alden Street Arthur Camara d/b/a Deschenes Body Repair, Inc. at 751 Eastern Avenue Marco Moniz and Laudalino Viveiros d/b/a Platinum Collision, LLC
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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
22 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
23 City resident regarding chainlink fence
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Public Safety
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 communication to the Committee on Public Safety.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
24 City resident regarding sewage treatment plant odors
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to Terry Sullivan and the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
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 Terry Sullivan and the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
25 Planning Board Minutes for August 3, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
Report of the Committee on Regulations: Order — Souhad Saliba, JZ Express, Inc. renewal of an auto body shop license located at 969 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 Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
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 Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond'A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
Priority Communications
Corporation Counsel regarding Ballot Questions, Summary and Arguments
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Council to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Council to answer questions.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Steven A. Camara)
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)
Proposed Ordinance — Establishment of Revolving Funds
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras
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 that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained with Councilor Richard Cabeceiras voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Mitchell, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Stephen R. Long and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Raymond A. Mitchell and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Cabeceiras)
To adjourn at 10:32 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:32 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
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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