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Fall River City Council · 2016–2017 Council · Meeting night

October 24, 2017

3 meetings this evening, 55 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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5:30 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 Richard Cabeceiras arrived

5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

1 Hanover Street and New Boston Road, pole ID: Null, has Hanover Street sign attached with electricity connection Franklin and High Streets, pole ID: NET&T CO. 702 with electricity connection Rodman and Lonsdale Streets, pole ID: 27-84(NG)/27

Minutes, page 241

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 241 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 241 (PDF)

19 738 Oak Grove Avenue, Pole #38-84

Minutes, page 242

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 242 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 242 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 5:58 p.m

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:58 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 242 (PDF)

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

16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.

Minutes, page 94

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Brian Pearson to finish his statement

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Brian Pearson to finish his statement.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 94 (PDF)

Bruce Souza, 181 South Main Street — Rail Trail Amy M. Blanchette, 724 Second Street - Quequechan Rail Trail

Minutes, page 94

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow citizen input to exceed 30 minutes and each speaker to exceed 3 minutes, if needed

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow citizen input to exceed 30 minutes and each speaker to exceed 3 minutes, if needed.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 94 (PDF)

John Gonzalez, 65 Johnny Cake Trail, So

Minutes, page 94

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak

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 to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 94 (PDF)

Sabrina Davis, 196 Irving Street — Sale of water Erica Scott, 187 Pitman Street —- Water sale and Rail Trail Rhonda Northrup, 85 Summit Dr., Cranston, RI 02920

Minutes, page 94

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 94 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to Speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

Thomas LaPointe, 40 Albion Street — Rail Trail Veronica Turner, 912 Pearce Street — Rail Trail Raymond J. Trinque, 300 Centennial Street, Pascoag, RI 02859 — Water sales

Minutes, page 95

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

John Sylvia, 51 Ada Street - Quequechan River Rail Trail

Minutes, page 95

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions regarding the Quequechan River Rail Trail

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions regarding the Quequechan River Rail Trail.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

ProceduralFailed · 4–5

To un-waive the rules regarding a 3 minute time limit per speaker

Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, MitchellNo: Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to un-waive the rules regarding a 3 minute time limit per speaker, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

James Souza, 300 Stetson Street - AJULQRRT Al Lima, 488 Hood Street — Rail Trail Joe Carvalho, 575 Eastern Avenue — Rail Trail Ken Putman, 500 Wallum Lake Road, Pascoag, RI 02859 — Rhode Island concer

Minutes, page 95

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

Deborah Heagney, 265 Park Street, No. Attleboro, RI 02760 — Water

Minutes, page 95

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow a non-Falf River resident to speak

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 a non-Falf River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

Robert Woods, Woods Lane, Pascoag, RI 02859 — Water Sales

Minutes, page 95

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

Laura Young, 87 Lower Gore Road, Webster, MA 01570 — Water Sale

Minutes, page 95

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak

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 a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 95 (PDF)

2 Resolution — Administration provide details of plan to end PAYT program

Minutes, page 96

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lift the item from the table

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

Table (set aside)Failed · 3–6

To table the matter

Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Mitchell, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Steven A. Camara, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

Accept and place on filePassed · 6–3

To recommend the item be granted leave to withdraw

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 Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to recommend the item be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 11:04 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 11:04 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 96 (PDF)

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

34 recorded votes, 6 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 269 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item #3 out of order

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 item #3 out of order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 269 (PDF)

3 Mayor and Chief of Police Employment Agreement for Albert F. Dupere

Minutes, page 269 · Agenda packet

Table (set aside)Passed · 6–3

To table the matter

Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte- Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 269 (PDF)

Priority Communications

1 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances

Minutes, page 269 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the recommendations 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 recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 269 (PDF)

2 Community Preservation Committee re: reappointment of Antone J. Dias and Kenneth C. Pacheco

Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet

Table (set aside)Failed · 2–7

To table the appointments

Yes: Cabeceiras, MitchellNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to table the appointments with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the appointments

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the appointments.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item #35 out of order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to take item #35 out of order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices

35 Communication from Antone J. Dias, Chairman, Historical Commission re: King Philip Mill

Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Kenneth Fiola Jr. and Antone Dias to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Kenneth Fiola Jr. and Antone Dias to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

ProceduralFailed · 4–5

To reconsider the previous vote to waive the rules

Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to reconsider the previous vote to waive the rules with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To accept the communication and place it on file

From the minutes

“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

ProceduralFailed · 3–6

To move the question

Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, LongNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to move the question with Councilors Steven A. Camara, 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file. ,.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Committee Reports

4 Communication — City resident re: intersection of Meridian and Watkins Streets

Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety

Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be granted leave to withdraw

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 communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Ordinances

5 Proposed Ordinance — Definition and fee schedule for dog kennels

Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: second readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 270 (PDF)

Resolutions

6 Committee on Finance consider utilizing drop boxes as a convenience for residents to conduct city business without visiting Government Center

Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

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 resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 271 (PDF)

7 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs meet with various parties to discuss the proposed road that would cut through the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail

Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 271 (PDF)

Orders: Hearings

Orders: Hearings

Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items #8 through #14 together

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items #8 through #14 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 271 (PDF)

14 Orange and Cherry Streets, pole ID: FREL-NET 8500-1 with electricity connection

Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer items #8 through #14 to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer items #8 through #14 to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 271 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items #15 through #26 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 #15 through #26 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 271 (PDF)

26 738 Oak Grove Avenue, Pole #38-84

Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To table the orders

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the orders.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 271 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

27 Light order for Columbus Drive — Pole #3

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

28 Cease and desist order be issued for any road, roadway or construction on the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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. *Approved, November 6, 2017, Mayor Jasiel F. Correia If * have signed the within order despite the fact that it clearly exceeds the City Council's power and authority.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

29 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

30 Claims

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel

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 claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

31 Communication from Partners for a Healthier Community re: naming of nature trail at Cook Pond in honor of Dr. David S. Weed

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the communication to the Planning Board

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 communication to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

32 Structures over public ways — Banners on Bedford Street at Central Fire Station and South _ Main Street at Center Place

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the structure over a public way

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 structure over a public way.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

33 Structure over a public way — Yard sign on William S. Canning Boulevard median

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the application to the Board of Park Commissioners

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 application to the Board of Park Commissioners.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

34 Committee on Public Works and Transportation — May 24, 2017

Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

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 minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 272 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · 5–0

To adopt the order

The minutes record 5 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted, 5 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

Ordinance: emergency preamblePassed · 9–0

To adopt the 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 Steven A. Camara, it was voted 9 yeas, to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

Ordinance: all readings and final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by - Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

Ordinance: first readingPassed · 8–1

To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading

Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading with Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

Resolutions

City Council Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs meet with various parties to discuss contract for the sale of water to a Burrillville, Ri energy company

Minutes, page 273 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Counceifor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

Proposed Ordinance — Definition and fee schedule for dog kennels

Minutes, page 273 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

Minutes, page 273 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 12:42 a.m. on October 25, 2017

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 12:42 a.m. on October 25, 2017.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 273 (PDF)

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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