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January 9, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 34 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) · Agenda packet
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Discussion with Administration re: status of King Philip Mill
Minutes, page 177 · Agenda packet
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To recommend this matter be referred to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to recommend this matter be referred to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
4 Discussion with Administration re: Grant Writer
Minutes, page 177 · Agenda packet
To recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to recommend the matter be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
5 Financial orders for Heritage State Park Bandshell
Minutes, page 177 · Agenda packet
Yes: CadimeNo: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays with Councilors Camara, Steven SCamara, / Bradford Kilby, Laliberte, Stephen Long, Leo Pelletier, Derek Viveiros and President Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To refer this item to the Committee 6n Economic Development and Tourism to allow proper vetting
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer this item to the Committee 6n Economic Development and Tourism to allow proper vetting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:47 p.m.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
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, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
28 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
7 Agenda
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take item #5 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take item #5 out of order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of order to accept a gift of 80-84 North Main Street (held over in accordance with the City Charter 12-19-17) /
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the Administration, Corporation Counsel and various proponents of the gift to speak
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration, Corporation Counsel and various proponents of the gift to speak.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Laliberte)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate, with Councilor Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
2 Mayor and order to acquire the Hathaway Commons Sewer Pumping Station
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
3 Mayor and order to acquire the Highland Woods Sewer Pumping Station
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
4 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 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
Committee Reports
6 Resolution — Status of former Duro Textiles property
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Ordinances
8 Proposed Ordinance ~ Salary updates
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That the ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To take items #9 through #12 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items #9 through #12 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
To pass the proposed ordinances through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinances through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted that the ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Viveiros)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Sewer Use Regulations.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Stormwater Management
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Orders -— Miscellaneous
13 City Council meeting schedule through May 2018 a
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order, as amended by changing the dates of the February meetings to February 6" and 27"
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended by changing the dates of the February meetings to February 6" and 27".” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
14 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Sharon Acevedo Carlos Albergaria Patrick Barassa Akeem Barlow Devin Costa Arcadio Cruz Gonzalez Joyce Fels Jose J.Goncalo_ Susan Griego John Guilmette Andrew Hamlen Susan Langellier
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
15 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body at 633 Lawton Street Robert Luongo d/b/a Bob's Auto Sales at 686 Brayton Avenue Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos Auto Body at 389 Second Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
To refer the order for George Codega to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the order for George Codega to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
16 Auto Body Shop license renewais: ; Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body at 633 Lawton Street Ronald Pedro d/b/a ABC Auto Body at 753 Pleasant Street Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos Auto Body at 400 Second Street Jody Oliveira, Dover Towing, Inc. at 232 Lapham Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To refer the order for Carlos Sousa to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the order for Carlos Sousa to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
17 City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of Estes Lane extending from Lark Street to (old) Lower Stafford Road
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
18 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
To fake items #19 and #20 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to fake items #19 and #20 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
20 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs - December 18, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 10:16 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:16 p.m.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
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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