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December 19, 2017
3 meetings this evening, 71 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:45 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
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 John Flores, 235 Adelaide Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access The petitioner is requesting to open a new 16 foot driveway entrance on t
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)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
2 Joshua Oliver, 140 Huard Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
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)
3 Jesse Pacheco, 67 Langley Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 9'9" (West) 14 8" (West)
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)
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)
4 John Champagne, 816 Pearce Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 1538 North Main Street is the abutter to and held in ownership with Roge
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)
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)
To adjourn at 6:17 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:17 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Discussion with Administration re: status of property located at former Duro Textiles site
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
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 matter to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Mitchell)
3 Transfer and appropriation — $50,000 for the BMC Durfee Feasibility Study from the General Fund Stabilization Fund The Director of Financial Services stated that certain monies cannot be used due to the useful life of the project
To adjourn
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adjourn at 7:53 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 7:53 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, 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
59 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor req. confirmation of appointments to the following — Robert Tavares to the Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
1b Mayor req. confirmation of appointments to the following — Cheryl Costa to the Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to confirm the appointment with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Ponte)
1c Mayor req. confirmation of appointments to the following — Susana Ribeiro to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
1d Mayor req. confirmation of appointments to the following — Richard J. Souza to the Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M .Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Laliberte)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take item #7a. out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take item #7a. out of order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Ponte)
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Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt an emergency preamble for the transfer
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt an emergency preamble for the transfer with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Mitchell)
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and veto of order to remove the approved easement that crosses the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To override the Mayor's veto
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Steven A. CamaraAbstained: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to override the Mayor's veto with Councilor Steven A. Camara voting in the negative and Councilor Joseph D. Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
3 Mayor and veto of order to accept a gift of 80-84 North Main Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the matter be laid on the table in accordance with the City Charter
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 matter be laid on the table in accordance with the City Charter.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
4 Mayor and order authorizing Fire Department to accept gift of pavers and materials from J & J Materials, Inc.
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 Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
5 Mayor and order authorizing Fire Department to accept gift of labor and use of vehicle from Albanese Monuments
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)
6 Mayor requesting creation of position of Opioid Clerk (part-time)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a further 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 Legislation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
7 Mayor and resolution for Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant in the amount of $395,500 for improvements to North Park, Ruggles Park, Father Kelly Park and Maplewood Park
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Priority Communications
8 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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports
9 Communication — Fall River Contributory Retirement Board 2018 Budget
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
10 Resolution — Public safety concerns at WalMart Supercenter exit (638 Quequechan Street)
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
11 Communication — City resident regarding chain link fence at 120 Fifteenth Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
Refer the communication 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 refer the communication to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Salary updates
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a 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, as amended.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To take items #13 through #16 together
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 #13 through #16 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Stormwater Management
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That items #13 through #16 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 items #13 through #16 be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
17 Proposed ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas, to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
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 Cliff Ponte, 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: Ponte)
To take items #18 and #19 together
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 #18 and #19 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
19 Resolution — Review requirements of submission of annual budget
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That items #18 and #19 be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that items #18 and #19 be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
20 Communication ~School Department employees re: 2016-17 school year shortfall
Recommended by the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
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 granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
21 Communication — Greater Fall River Vocational Technical High School District re: funding for repair of soccer/football field
Recommended by the Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
Citations
22 Henry Medeiros; David Lavoie; Jeffrey Lavoie
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the citations be adopted
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 citations be adopted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
Orders: Hearings
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To take items #23 through #26 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #23 through #26 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
26 John Champagne, 816 Pearce Street — total of 20 feet at 1538 North Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt items #23 through #26
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 items #23 through #26.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
27 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Michael R. Bernier d/b/a Bernier's Quality Body Works at 800 Eastern Avenue
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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
28 Auto Body Shop license renewals: Michael R. Bernier d/b/a Bernier's Quality Body Works at 800 Eastern Avenue Humberto Pereira d/b/a Fall River Auto Body and Sales, Inc. at 155 Williston 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
29 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers — 2017: Jose Castro Taxicab Drivers — 2018
Minutes, page 6 · 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
30 Drainlayer license — Oliveira Construction, Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the license.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
31 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
32 PERAC re: Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2019
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
33 Planning Board Minutes — December 13, 2017
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
34 Open Meeting Law compiaint re: approval of minutes
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
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 Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
35 Street opening request for pavement less than 5 years old — 69 Denver Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the street opening request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening request.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Long)
To take items #36 through #41 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #36 through #41 together.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
41 City Council Meeting — May 19, 2017
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve items #36 through #41
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve items #36 through #41.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
42 National Grid — 2018 Yearly Operational Plan and 21 day herbicide application notification
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
43 Notice of Casualty and Loss — 647 June Street
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
21a Order — Purchase of property located at 38 Third Street for Employee Health Clinic
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
That the order be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the order be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
21b Resolution — Discuss possible use of underutilized city property for the sale of water
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
Resolutions
214c
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To amend the resolution by striking out the last paragraph
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by striking out the last paragraph.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Diman RVTHS be funded 75% of the percentage that Fall River Public Schools is funded above minimum net school spending.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
21d Easements submitted for City Council approval be referred to the Real Estate Committee
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cabeceiras, MitchellNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, 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 2 yeas, 7 nays to adopt the resolution and the motion failed to carry 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.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
21e Interested parties be invited to a future meeting of the City Council Committee on Finance to discuss the plan for paying Fall River's portion of the new Durfee High School's debt service
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To lift the resolution from the table
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pereira, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to lift the resolution from the table with Councilors Joseph D, Camara, Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long and Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Ponte)
To amend the resolution by adding that the meeting be held by February 1, 2018
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding that the meeting be held by February 1, 2018.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Ponte)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.”
Citations
22a Joseph Rebello
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
That the citation be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the citation be adopted.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
34a Open Meeting Law complaint re: December 18, 2017 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs Meeting
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
To take items #41a through #41c together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #41a through #41c together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mitchell)
41c Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits — December 12, 2017
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To approve items #41a through #41c
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve items #41a through #41c.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To adjourn at 9:46 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:46 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
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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