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January 23, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 30 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:30 p.m. · Public Hearings
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet
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, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
During the meeting:
- Councilor Long arrived at 5:31 p.m
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
13 738 Oak Grove Avenue, Pole #38-84.
Minutes, page 98 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
1 Steven Nasiff, 11 Osprey Drive, Berkley, MA, Rodman Repair, Inc., for alicense to.
Minutes, page 98 · Agenda packet
That the héaring be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted that the héaring be opened.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Viveiros)
To close the hearing
The minutes name “Councilor Linda M. Pereira” as making this motion, but she was not on the 2018–2019 council, so no mover is shown. We will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 98 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:43 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:43 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
4g Mayor req. confirmation of appointments to the following: /: John Brandt to the Urban Tree Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
1 738 Oak Grove Avenue, Pole #38-84
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That item #10g be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that item #10g be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
To refer items 10a through 10f and 10h through 10/ to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer items 10a through 10f and 10h through 10/ to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor and order for the acceptance of a gift from North Star Concrete for a walkway and handicap ramp at the Veteran's Center
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order to accept the gift
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order to accept the gift.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
3 Mayor and draft easements for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Cress Brook Drainage System
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the easements
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the easements.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Committee Reports
5 Financial Orders ~ Heritage State Park Bandshell
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the orders to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the orders to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
6 Resolution — Grant Writer i
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Resolutions
7 Com. on Finance meet with Administration to discuss recent salary increases
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
8 Com. on Finance meet with Administration to discuss spending and staffing of Police and ' Fire Departments
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
9 Steven Nasiff, Rodman Repair, Inc., at 771 Rodman Street i
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses: : Taxicab Drivers Nathan Brousseau Lynn-Mary Cabral James Gomes Jr.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
12 Town Transportation — 2 applications ~ License #9 and #28
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
13 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 329 from Gilbert Laurenco d/b/a Gil's Automotive to : Edward A. Cellemme d/b/a Cellemme and Son Auto Service at 193 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
14 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
15 Communication from Attorney General regarding OML complaint of November 28, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and a copy be sent to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and a copy be sent to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
18 Committee on Public Safety - November 29, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve item numbers 16, 17 and 18 after being read by the City Clerk
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve item numbers 16, 17 and 18 after being read by the City Clerk.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
19e Notices of Casualty and Loss at:: 289 Sprague Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That item numbers 19a through 19e be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that item numbers 19a through 19e be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To lift the item from the table
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to lift the item from the table with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To refer the matter to the Administration
The minutes say 8 yeas, 1 nay, but they list eight councilors (everyone except Steven A. Camara, who made the motion) as voting in the negative, and the appointment was then confirmed. The count and the names conflict, so we show the count as written and will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to refer the matter to the Administration with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara, Bradford Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Stephen Long, Leo Pelletier, Derek Viveiros and President Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 9:46 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:46 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To refer the matter to the Mayor
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Ponte, ViveirosA motion to confirm the appointment (Long, seconded by Joseph Camara) was pending; this later motion to refer the matter to the Mayor is the one voted on.
From the minutes
“A subsequent motion was then made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime to refer the matter to the Mayor and it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays with Councilors Joseph Camara, Stephen Long, Derek Viveiros and President Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
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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