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March 27, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 36 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, 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Long arrived at 5:38 p.m
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Paul Camara, 122 Huard Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: : Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 122 Huard Street 21'9" 86" 0' 30' 3" [ The petitioner is requesting to extend the entrance south to continue his neighbor's curb
Minutes, page 77 · 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)
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 Jana and Justin Mercier, 325 S. Beacon Street, request the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 325 S. Beacon Street 16' 11° 9" 0' 27°9"
Minutes, page 78 · 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 78 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
3 Manuel A. Mello, 83 Palmer Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: ' Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway — Access Access 83 Palmer Street 16° 13° 4" ; 0' , 29° 4" : The petitioner is requesting to remove an additional 7' 6" south side of the driveway and 5' 10"
Minutes, page 78 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 78 · 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)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England Inc. for one new pole location as follows Stafford Road One (1) new pole location National Grid requests to install a new mid span pole 26-50, 65 feet north of existing pole 27
Minutes, page 79 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 79 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 79 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:47 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 5:47 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, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and confirmation of appointments: « President Clifford Ponte to the Tax Increment Financing Board ¢ Corporation Counsel Joseph . Macy as Cable Television Agent
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointments of President Ponte to the Tax Increment Financing Board and Corporation Counsel Joseph
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointments of President Ponte to the Tax Increment Financing Board and Corporation Counsel Joseph .” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor and order for approval of funding for Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters : Local 251, Public Works Unit '
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and financial transfer order of $400,000 for Joint Labor Management Committee Award for the Fall River Police Association
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
4 Board of Election Commissioners — Official Results of March 6, 2018 Special Election
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Resolutions
5 Committee on Economic Development and Tourism meet to discuss City's plan for Economic Development and if HUD funding needs to be returned
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Orders: Hearings
6 Paul Camara, 122 Huard Street — total of 30'3" at 122 Huard Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
7 Jana and Justin Mercier, 325 S. Beacon Street — total of 27'9" at 325 S. Beacon Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
8 Manuel A. Mello, 83 Palmer Street — total of 29'4" at 83 Palmer Street {
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
9 Mass. Electric Company and Verizon New England Inc. - One pole ~ Stafford Road
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
10 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Patrick Bourassa Shenai Cain-Blake David Justice Bruce Shannon Holly Stets Pool/Billiards License renewal W &L Enterprises d/b/a Rack-Em-Up Billiards at 129 Griffin Street
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)
11 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 33 from Paul J. Amarello d/b/a Ray's Auto Sales, Inc. / to John Barry Pacheco d/b/a Ray's Auto Repair at 707 Brayton 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)
12 Auto Repair Shop license renewals: : Joseph Silva, Joe's Collision Center, Inc. at 170 Jefferson Street Joseph Silva d/b/a Supreme Auto at 421 Third Street Bayside Automotive, Inc. at 1904 Bay 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 Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
13 Auto Body Shop license renewal: i Joseph Silva, Joe's Collision Center, Inc. at 170 Jefferson Street
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 3 · Agenda packet
That the claims be referred to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the claims be referred to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
15 Regular Meeting of the City Council — February 6, 2018
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To take item numbers 16 through 20 together and that the Notices of i Casualty and Loss be accepted and placed on file after they were read by the City Clerk
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to take item numbers 16 through 20 together and that the Notices of i Casualty and Loss be accepted and placed on file after they were read by the City Clerk.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
20 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 30 Hirst Street #3 : Mayor and Year Four Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
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 Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To waive the rules and allow the City Administrator to speak on the subject
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow the City Administrator to speak on the subject.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilors Camara and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
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 Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 7:36 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
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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