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February 27, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 31 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, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Stephen R. Long
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 The acceptance of Blueberry Lane, from Rodman Street to Blueberry Lane (
Minutes, page 75 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 75 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
2 The acceptance of Morse Place, from Bay Street to Bowen Street
Minutes, page 75 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 76 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 76 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:59 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Stephen R. Long
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments: :: Stephen R. Long to the Tax Increment Financing Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
1b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments: :: Ruben Amaral to the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Long absent and not ' voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
1c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments: :: Mark Nassiff, Jr. to the Retirement Board (reappointment)..
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor requesting establishment of Street Sweeping ordinance
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor requesting creation of new position — Special Assistant to the Chief of Police
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and A Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and A Legislation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter 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 matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Committee Reports
5 Proposed Ordinance — Administrative Assistant/Code Enforcement
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
6 Proposed Ordinance — Wage Theft
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
7 Traffic, miscellaneous {
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Abolishment of Committee on Budget Preparation, Revenue and Audits
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
9 Proposed Ordinance — Opioid Clerk
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
The minutes record the count as 7 yeas and 1 nay but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Resolutions
11 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation consider proposed ordinance for public memorials
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
12 Brayton Avenue Café and The Camara Family — Community Service i
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
13 Jai Sotomayor —Contributions of Historic Fall River photos
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Police Chief's report on licenses: : Taxicab Drivers Lori Cronister Hiram Gonzalez Christopher David Knight Antonio Leite Jennifer Pavao Jonathan Roughan / Errol O. South ' Private Livery Driver David Ferreira Second Hand License renewals
Minutes, page 4 · 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, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
15 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: Empire Hyundai, Inc. at 428 Pleasant Street Charles A. Sousa & Verissimo Medeiros, First Choice Auto Mall, Inc. at 1033 Pleasant St.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
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, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
16 Auto Body Shop license renewal: Robert Eleuterio d/b/a Eddie and Son Auto Body and Marine Repair at 115 Maple Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
17 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 Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
24 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation — February 20, 2018
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
25 Final Report — Acceptance of Blueberry Lane, from Rodman Street to Blueberry Lane
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To 7 yeas to approve the final report
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted to 7 yeas to approve the final report, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
26 Final Report — Acceptance of Morse Place, from Bay Street to Bowen Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter 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 to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
To take items number 27 through 29 together after being read by the City Clerk
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items number 27 through 29 together after being read by the City Clerk, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
29 MA Department of Agricultural Resources — Apiary Program
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the communications 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 the communications be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To that the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with ' Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:12 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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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