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April 24, 2018
3 meetings this evening, 40 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, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Curt M. Litaway, 102 Crawford Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing _ Proposed Existing To Be Total — - Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 102 Crawford Street 16 14' 0' 30' The petitioner is requesting to open an additional 14' to expand the existing driveway for
Minutes, page 135 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 135 · 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)
2 Tamayra Rivera, 354 Chicago Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: ; Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 354 Chicago Street 13' 17' 0" 30' The petitioner is requesting to extend the entrance west to provide access to the full width of the
Minutes, page 136 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 136 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
3 Joey Pacheco d/b/a Pacheco's Furniture, 661 High Street, Fall River, MA 02720 for ; ; permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store located at 253 South Main ; oO , Street (used furniture, antiques, jewelry, electronics and tools to be sold.) - ,
Minutes, page 136 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 136 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 136 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:55 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:55 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 85 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 7:20 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:20 p.m...” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
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
32 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor req. appointment of Victor Farias to the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment of Victor Farias
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment of Victor Farias.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
2 Mayor and order for employment agreement of Director of Community Maintenance i
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order for the employment agreement
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Pelletier, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the order for the employment agreement with Councilors Pelletier and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
3 Transfers and appropriations
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To take items a through d together and that all four orders be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items a through d together and that all four orders be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
4 Mayor and order accepting the provisions of MGL Chapter 64N, Section 3 regarding Local Option Excise on Retail Marijuana Sales
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)
5 Mayor and order for the acceptance of land on the east side of Bay Street for the flow of the Cook Pond output
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)
6a Mayor and TIF agreements for OSJ of Fall River, LLC and TIE for 64 Durfee, LLC: TIF agreement for OSJ of Fall River, LLC
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
6b Mayor and TIF agreements for OSJ of Fall River, LLC and TIE for 64 Durfee, LLC: TIE agreement for 64 Durfee, LLC
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
6c Mayor and TIF agreements for OSJ of Fall River, LLC and TIE for 64 Durfee, LLC: EOA Resolution for 465 Wm. S. Canning Blvd
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Committee Reports
7 Year Four Annual Action Plan
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Kilby, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the order with Councilors Kilby and Cliff Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
8 Communication - PERAC — Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation i
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
9 Resolution — Purple Bag Pay-As-You-Throw Program /
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Kilby, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw with Councilors Kilby and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Resolutions
10 Committee on Finance meet to review cable TV contract and options for residents 7
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To amend the resolution by adding FRCMedia to the list of invitees
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding FRCMedia to the list of invitees.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
12 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs consider an ordinance banning the use of : plastic "t-shirt" bags in Fall River
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take item numbers 13 through 20 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take item numbers 13 through 20 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
20 Umi Japanese Steakhouse — volunteerism and commitment to our community
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Hearings
21 Curt M. Litaway, 102 Crawford Street — total of 30 feet at 102 Crawford Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
22 Tamayra Rivera, 354 Chicago Street — total of 30 feet at 354 Chicago Street
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)
23 Joey Pacheco d/b/a Pacheco's Furniture, 661 High Street at 253 South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
24 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Chelsea Brathas Shenai Cain-Blake Gerald Costa James S. Gouveia Jr. Andrew Hamlen David Justice Brian Partello Shawn Pinto Eric Torres Israel Washington Jr.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
25 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Phillip DeDucca d/b/a 851 Motor Sales at 851 Globe Street Haissam Elazar, Inc. d/b/a Joe's Gas Auto Sales at 2608 South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
26 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Karen Isabel d/b/a Karen's Collision Specialist at 70 Jepson Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions
27 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To take item numbers 28a through 28] together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take item numbers 28a through 28] together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
28ijk Drainlayer licenses:: Khoury Excavating, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
29 Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 28, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
30 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 596 Pokross Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
31 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 10 No. Court Street i
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by President Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Ponte)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte to adopt the order. On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That the communication 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 communication be referred to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
That the communication be referred to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:25 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:25 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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