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February 6, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 34 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) · 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 Pelletier arrived at 5:48 p.m
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:49 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 5:49 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
31 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take item #3 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #3 out of order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Priority Matters
1ik Mayor req. confirmation of appointments/reappointments to the following:: Lisa Silva to the Commission on Disability Kenneth D. Kvit to the Board of Library Trustees (withdrawn)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm items number ta, c, d, e, £ g, h, and k and vote on item number 1b separately
The minutes record the count as 8 yeas and 1 nay but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to confirm items number ta, c, d, e, £ g, h, and k and vote on item number 1b separately.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To confirm item number 1b
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to confirm item number 1b, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
2 Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment of William Roth as City Planner
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment of William Roth as City Planner.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
To take items a. through h. listed under other matters to be acted upon out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items a. through h. listed under other matters to be acted upon out of order.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
To take each item individually
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take each item individually.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
Other Matters To Be Acted Upon
2a Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: Renee Howayeck to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
2b Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: Robert Smith to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment with Councilor SCamara opposed.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
2c Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: Loriann Taylor Branco to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
2d Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: Cynthia M. Sevigny to the Planning Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
2e Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: Daniel D. Dupere to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
2f Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: Helen Rego to the Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment with Councilor SCamara opposed.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
2g Mayor req. appointment of William Roth as City Planner: John Brandt to the Urban Tree Commission
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment with Councilor SCamara opposed.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
4 Mayor req. position of Administrative Assistant within Code Enforcement Division
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and 4 Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and 4 Legislation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Committee Reports
7 Order — 2017 Taxicab Licenses not approved by the Police Chief
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the 2017 taxicab licenses be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the 2017 taxicab licenses be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
8 Resolution — Stowe Street guardrail be replaced
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
9 Com. on Finance meet with Dir. of Buildings and Grounds and Finance Team to discuss current and future maintenance plans for new B.M.C. Durfee High School of Fall River - i
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
10 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 and install underground conduit or direct bury fiber cables at 449 Coggeshall Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Raymond E. Cabral Johnathan W. Cuevas Jose R. Marcano Ovidio Pedraza-Melendez Rodney N. Thibault
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
12 Transfer auto body shop license no. 129 from Ildeberto Melo d/b/a Melo's Auto Body to Steven Melo; Choice Collision Center, Inc. at 645 Brayton Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
13 Auto Repair Shop license renewals Antonio F. Pinto, Pinto's Auto Repair and Sales, Inc. at 2447 South Main Street Mark A. DeMarco d/b/a Mark's Auto Repair and Auto Sales at 443 Brayton Avenue Antonio DeCouto d/b/a Tony's Towing and Auto Repair at 69 Napoleon Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
14 Auto Body Shop license renewal: Paulo Medeiros d/b/a Paul's Auto Body and Sales at 325 Oman Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
16 Minutes of Board of Appeals Meeting held on October 19, 2017
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
17 Riverview Towers petition and request for resolution.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the matter be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the matter be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
18 Burrillville Land Trust requesting appointment of Collin Dias to the Watuppa Water Bd.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Laliberte, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Laliberte and President Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
19 Committee on Regulations — January 23, 2018
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Chief Operating Officer of the School Department to answer questions
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance. On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Chief Operating Officer of the School Department to answer questions.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Items filed late
Late 5 2018 and closes on February 16, 2018, hence the need for a timely vote. He stated that the : Westall School needs a section of the roof repaired and two boilers replaced that are original to the building from 1931. The Resiliency Preparatory Academy at 290 Rock Street needs roof repair and
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“Councilor Steven A. Camara then withdrew his motion to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance and made a subsequent motion to adopt the orders that was seconded by Councilor Joseph Camara and it was unanimously voted.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
That the application be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the application be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, 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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