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Fall River City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Meeting night

May 15, 2018

3 meetings this evening, 61 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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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

3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Before the numbered agenda items

Minutes, page 80 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 80 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To close the ] hearing

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the ] hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 80 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 80 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 80 (PDF)

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

4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Before the numbered agenda items

Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 86 (PDF)

ApproveFailed · 4–5

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 86 (PDF)

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

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To table the matter

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 87 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 7:31 p.m

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 88 (PDF)

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

54 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Priority Matters

1a Mayor recommending financial orders/transfers:: $20,000 from Claims and Damages to Administrative Services/Law Department

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · 6–3

To adopt the order

Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Pelletier, Ponte

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To table the matter

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

3 Mayor requesting appointment of Edward Arruda to the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the appointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

4 Mayor requesting appointment of Carolyn A. Burton to the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the appointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Viveiros)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5 Mayor and loan order for Phase 18 of the Water Improvement Projects

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

6 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing Vehicle Trade-in Revolving Fund.

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

7 Mayor and proposed ordinance abolishing Pay As You Throw program

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

8 Mayor and resolution in support of Philips Lighting Manufacturing workers

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

9 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of Assistant Human Resources Director

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

10 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of Architect.

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

11 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of Seasonal Employee

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

12 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Network Administrator (MIS)

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

13 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Parking Clerk/Director of Traffic and Parking

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

14 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Assistant City Clerk

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

15 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of Manager of Operations — Streets and Highways

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

16 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding compensation schedule of City Treasurer

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Priority Communications

18 Corporation Counsel re: Conduct of Meetings

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

19 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Committee Reports

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · 9–0

To adopt the resolution

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 SCamara, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · 9–0

To adopt the resolution

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 Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

WithdrawPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

23 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: all readings and final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ordinance: first readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

25 Proposed Ordinance — Water rates

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingPassed · 8–1

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading

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 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

26 Proposed Ordinance — Sewer rates

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Ordinance: first readingPassed · 8–1

That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading

Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

27 Proposed Ordinance — Code adoption

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

28 Proposed Ordinance — Special City Charter Committee

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolutions

29 Committee on Economic Development and Tourism discuss the position of Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs oo

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the resolution be adopted

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

30 Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location in vicinity of 409 Bailey Street

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

34 Transfer auto body shop license no. 147 from Antonio Almeida; State Road Auto Sales, Inc.

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

35 Claims

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To forward the claims to Corporation Counsel

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the application

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

38 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding April 24, 2018 City Council Meeting

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel and authorize the City Clerk to provide a response

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

39 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 10, 2018

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

40 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 24, 2018

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item numbers 41 and 42 together

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

42 Public Hearings — April 24, 2018

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices

43 Copy of request of Charles & Joan Swift re: Ch. 617A classification by Board of Assessors

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

44 National Grid — 2018 Yearly Operational Plan and 21 day herbicide application notification

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lift the item from the table

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To amend the order by changing the August 14, 2018 date to August 21, 2018

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To amend the order by changing the August 21, 2018 date to August 7, 2018

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order, as amended

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the communication to the Committee on Finance

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the licenses be approved

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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