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June 12, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 34 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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 138 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 10:22 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:22 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · 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
33 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
2 Mayor and proposed ordinance increasing parking meter fees
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and order of land acquisition for vacant lot at 463 Hyacinth Street, Lot P-22-0089 /
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
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)
4 Mayor and lease agreement between Watuppa Water Board and Bay Coast Rowing Center at former Boyd Center located at 994 Jefferson Street (Lot D-20-0016)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
5a City President and confirmation of appointments to Special City Charter Committee: City Councilor Steven SCamara
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
5b City President and confirmation of appointments to Special City Charter Committee: City Councilor Stephen R. Long
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
5c City President and confirmation of appointments to Special City Charter Committee: City Councilor Derek R. Viveiros
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
5d City President and confirmation of appointments to Special City Charter Committee: Eric Poulin
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
5e City President and confirmation of appointments to Special City Charter Committee: Michael Miozza
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
Priority Communications
6 Planning Board recommendation — Flagg Swamp Road — 61A Right of First Refusal
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
7 Planning Board recommendation — Prima Care P.C. Crosswalk Project
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)
Committee Reports
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
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 Camara 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: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Seasonal Employee
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To take item #13 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #13 out of order.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
13 Pay-as-you-Throw (PAYT) Program Enforcement
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Repeal of Pay-as-you-Throw (PAYT) Program
To i table the matter
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, LongNo: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to i table the matter with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Leo Pelletier, Derek Viveiros and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative. further motion was made by Councilor Kilby and was seconded by Councilor Cadime that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
To call the question
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to call the question with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw with Councilors Camara, Steven SCamara and / Derek Viveiros voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Resolutions
14 Stipends outside ordinance, state law or collective bargaining agreements not be granted : without prior City Council approval
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
15 Waterfront and Downtown Urban Renewal Pians
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
16 Street acceptance — Arthur Street, extending from Ashley Street to Sidney Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
17 Street acceptance — Ashley Street, extending from North Main Street to dead end
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Steven A. Camara)
18e Curb removals:: 482 Globe Street, pending approval of street opening request
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
19 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: a Robert G. Caisse Joseph Reilly Gina Rodrigues Charles Santos Jr.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
20 Geoffrey Brisbon, Briston Diesel Service, Inc. located at 2524 North 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 Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
21 Light order — Columbus Drive — Pole #5
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
Communications -— Invitations: Petitions
22 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
24 Structure on or over a public way — Banner on Bedford Street for OPA Boat Races
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
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)
25 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: June 6, 2018 City Council : Committee on Ordinances and Legislation Meeting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
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.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
26 May 9, 2018
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To take items #27 through #45 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to take items #27 through #45 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
45 Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee — March 20, 2018
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve items #27 through #45
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve items #27 through #45.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 11:17 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:17 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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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