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3 meetings this evening, 61 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 80 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
“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)
To close the ] hearing
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the ] hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 80 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:47 p.m
“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)
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet
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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
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To waive the three minute rule to allow the City Clerk to finish reading the communication
Yes: Kilby, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Viveiros
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to waive the three minute rule to allow the City Clerk to finish reading the communication, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara, i Laliberte, Stephen Long and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and / the motion failed.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
2 Transfers and appropriations 20,000 from Claims and Damages to Administrative Services/Law Department i The Director of Financial Services stated that this transfer is needed to pay Clifford and Kenney for negotiations regarding collective bargaining. She stated that there was
Minutes, page 87 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 7:31 p.m
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:31 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · City meeting page
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
54 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1a Mayor recommending financial orders/transfers:: $20,000 from Claims and Damages to Administrative Services/Law Department
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Pelletier, Ponte
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order with Councilors Cadime, Leo Pelletier and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
1b Mayor recommending financial orders/transfers:: $60,000 from inactive Capital Projects to Capital Park Project for Highland Park Netting
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
2 Mayor and order transferring $165,000 from General Fund/Stabilization Fund to Police, Salaries to provide funding for recently negotiated Memorandum of Understanding for Fall River Police Superior Officers' Association MassCOP Local 1844
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
3 Mayor requesting appointment of Edward Arruda to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
4 Mayor requesting appointment of Carolyn A. Burton to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Viveiros)
5 Mayor and loan order for Phase 18 of the Water Improvement Projects
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
6 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing Vehicle Trade-in Revolving Fund.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
7 Mayor and proposed ordinance abolishing Pay As You Throw program
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
8 Mayor and resolution in support of Philips Lighting Manufacturing workers
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Long, second: Joseph D. Camara)
9 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of Assistant Human Resources Director
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
10 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of Architect.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
11 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of Seasonal Employee
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
12 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Network Administrator (MIS)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
13 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Parking Clerk/Director of Traffic and Parking
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
14 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Assistant City Clerk
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
15 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Manager of Operations — Streets and Highways
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and .” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
16 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of City Treasurer
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
17 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding title and compensation schedule of Assistant Commissioner for Recreation Facilities/Director of Recreational Facilities
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Long seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
18 Corporation Counsel re: Conduct of Meetings
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
19 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
20 Resolution — City Council condemns Benn Water and Heavy Transport contract with the Watuppa Water Board
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
21 Resolution — City Council support non-renewal of contract between Benn Water and Heavy Transport and the Watuppa Water Board
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
22 Resolution — Discuss with various parties the agreement to sell water to a Burrillville, RI energy company
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
23 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
25 Proposed Ordinance — Water rates
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
26 Proposed Ordinance — Sewer rates
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
27 Proposed Ordinance — Code adoption
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
“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)
28 Proposed Ordinance — Special City Charter Committee
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To amend the proposed ordinance, as follows The two voters appointed by the Mayor and the two voters appointed by the City President, Shall not be City Employees
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance, as follows The two voters appointed by the Mayor and the two voters appointed by the City President, Shall not be City Employees.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
“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)
29 Committee on Economic Development and Tourism discuss the position of Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs oo
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the resolution be adopted
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
30 Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location in vicinity of 409 Bailey Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
31 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Richard Coderre Jeffrey K. Cormier Andrew Hamlen Veronica Marden Taj Overton Todd J. Pina Shawn Pinto Leroy D. Robinson Second Hand License Renewals St. Vincent de Paul — 1799 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
32 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Sameh Saleb; Keyrlos, Inc. d/b/a South End Sunoco at 2322 South Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
33 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Antonio F. Pinto; Pinto's Auto Repair and Sales, Inc. at 2447 South Main Street Daniel Aguiar d/b/a Advanced Collision Center and Sales at 39 Eleventh Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“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)
34 Transfer auto body shop license no. 147 from Antonio Almeida; State Road Auto Sales, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
35 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To forward the claims to Corporation Counsel
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to forward the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
36 Structure over a public way — Banner over South Main Street near Government Center for Day of Portugal Fall River event
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the application
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
37 Attorney Arthur D. Frank, Jr. requesting to relinquish right, title and interest in a portion of Center Street from Bay Street easterly
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
38 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding April 24, 2018 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel and authorize the City Clerk to provide a response
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel and authorize the City Clerk to provide a response.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
39 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 10, 2018
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
40 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 24, 2018
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take item numbers 41 and 42 together
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take item numbers 41 and 42 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
42 Public Hearings — April 24, 2018
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
43 Copy of request of Charles & Joan Swift re: Ch. 617A classification by Board of Assessors
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
44 National Grid — 2018 Yearly Operational Plan and 21 day herbicide application notification
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“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)
To lift the item from the table
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To amend the order by changing the August 14, 2018 date to August 21, 2018
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to amend the order by changing the August 14, 2018 date to August 21, 2018.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To amend the order by changing the August 21, 2018 date to August 7, 2018
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to amend the order by changing the August 21, 2018 date to August 7, 2018.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adopt the order, as amended
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adopt the order
“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
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
To refer the communication to the Committee on Finance
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
That the licenses be approved
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the licenses be approved.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
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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