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June 26, 2018
3 meetings this evening, 109 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
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Rhode Island Ave., LLC, 154 Rhode Island Ave., requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway . Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 154 Rhode Island Ave. Approx. 68' 42' 0' 80'
Minutes, page 57 · 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 57 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
2 Stephen and Doreen Soares, 97 Holden Street, request the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 97 Holden Street 14.5 5 0' 19.5° : The petitioners are requesting to widen the driveway by 5 feet, which is intended to improve
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 58 · 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)
3 Lourenco Botelho, 57 Florence Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing - Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 57 Florence Street 11° 4" 8' 8" 0 20' The petitioner is requesting to widen the curb cut by 8 feet 8 inches to the east side of the
Minutes, page 58 · 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 58 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
4 Daniel and Erin-Beth Reilly, 704 Brayton Avenue, request the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 704 Brayton Avenue = 32' 23 0' 55' The petitioners are requesting to widen the curb cut by 23 feet to the existing 32 foot driveway
Minutes, page 58 · 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)
5 Greenwater Realty, LLC c/o Xiphias Wellness, 5 Pottersville Road, Little Compton, Rl., requests the removal of curbing as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access - Access
Minutes, page 59 · 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 59 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Viveiros)
6 The acceptance of Arthur Street, extending from Ashley Street to Sidney Street
Minutes, page 59 · 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 59 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
7 The acceptance of Ashley Street, extending from North Main Street to a dead end
Minutes, page 59 · 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 59 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
8 The acceptance of Winslow Street, extending from North Main Street to a dead end
Minutes, page 59 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 59 · 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)
9 Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan /
Minutes, page 59 · 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 60 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 60 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 7:13 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
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, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 250 · Agenda packet
To waive the 3 minute time limit to allow Mr․ Pearson to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the 3 minute time limit to allow Mr․ Pearson to finish his statement.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
3 Community Preservation Committee Final Report 2018 with Fiscal Year 2019 Project and Funding Recommendations The Chair of the Community Preservation Committee gave a brief overview of the Fiscal Year 2019 Projects and Funding recommendations. He then stated that it was Alfred J.
Minutes, page 251 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
4 Communication from Mayor and order appropriating $1,503,617 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2019 Community Projects
Minutes, page 251 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 252 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:58 p.m...” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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
86 recorded votes, 41 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and revised appropriation order for the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Municipal Budget BE IT ORDERED, that the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2019 from various funds, is 274,176,558 be raised through taxation for appropriation as follows
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Joseph D. Camara)
2 from the General Fund, for Mayor, Expenses $ 25,450
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, 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 with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
3 from the General Fund, for City Council, Salaries $ 247,820
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
4 from the General Fund, for City Council, Expenses $ 1,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
5 from the General Fund, for City Clerk, Salaries $ 327,786
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
6 from the General Fund, for City Clerk, Expenses $ 48,348
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, 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 with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
7 from the General Fund, for Elections, Salaries $ 194,566
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, 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 with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
8 from the General Fund, for Elections, Expenses $ 71,745
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
9 from the General Fund, for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries $ 257,655
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
10 from the General Fund, for Veterans' Benefits, Expenses $2,540,102
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, 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 with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Bradford Kilby voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
To adopt
Yes: LongNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays to adopt with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Leo Pelletier, Derek Viveiros and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To reduce the appropriation by $300,000 to $1,125,000
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Long, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to reduce the appropriation by $300,000 to $1,125,000 with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara and Stephen Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To adopt the order approving the MOU
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order approving the MOU.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation with Councilor Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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)
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)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
Ordinances
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
12 Proposed Ordinance ~ Seasonal employee
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
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 second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
Resolutions
13 Committee on Finance meet with all interested parties regarding the Alfred J.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara abstaining and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
14 Mayor and Corporation Counsel reverse and/or rescind the "easement" provided to Cloverleaf Mills, LLC that will cross the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail and that the Committee on Finance meet with these parties on the matter
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara abstaining and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Citations
15 Alexander Kirk, B.M.C. Durfee High School Unified Sports Track and Field Program — First place finish at the Unified Track and Field State Meet
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
16 Rhode Island Avenue, LLC — total of 80 feet at 154 Rhode Island Avenue
Minutes, page 7 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #17 through #20 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to take items #17 through #20 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
20 Greenwater Realty, LLC c/o Xiphias Wellness — total of 28 feet at 482 Globe Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt items #17 through #20
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #17 through #20, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders —- Miscellaneous
21 Michael Coelho Mark Tardie
Minutes, page 7 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
22 Reschedule Committee on Finance Meeting and Regular Meeting of the City Council from Tuesday, July 17, 2018 to Thursday, July 12, 2018
Minutes, page 7 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take items #23 through #25 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take items #23 through #25 together, with Councilor Bradford ' L.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
25 Monro Muffler and Brake, Inc. located at 129 Rhode Island Avenue
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To adopt items #23 through #25
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #23 through #25, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
26 Claims
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To refer 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 refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
27 Drainlayer license for Narragansett Improvement Company
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
To take items #28 through #30 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #28 through #30 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
30 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: June 20, 2018 City Council Committee on Real Estate Meeting
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To refer items #28 through #30 to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer items #28 through #30 to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To take items #31 and #32 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #31 and #32 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
32 Communication from the Attorney General's Division of Open Government with determination for Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: August 2, 2016 City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation Meeting
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
That items #31 and #32 be accepted and placed on file and copy to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that items #31 and #32 be accepted and placed on file and copy to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
33 Resignation letter from Kenneth C. Pacheco as a member of the Fall River Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
That the resignation be accepted and placed on file and a letter of thanks be forwarded to Mr․ Pacheco
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the resignation be accepted and placed on file and a letter of thanks be forwarded to Mr․ Pacheco, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #34 through #36 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #34 through #36 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
36 Final Report — Acceptance of Winslow Street, extending from North Main Street to a dead end
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
To adopt items #34 through #36 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #34 through #36 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To take items #37 and #38 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take items #37 and #38 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
38 May 17, 2018
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
That items #37 and #38 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that items #37 and #38 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To take items #39 through #49 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #39 through #49 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
49 Special Meeting of the City Council — June 14, 2018
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
To approve items #39 through #49
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve items #39 through #49, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
50 Fall River Historical Commission 2018 Annual Report
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet
That the report 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 report be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #6a and #6b together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take items #6a and #6b together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Priority Communications (filed late)
Late 6b President and requests for residency waivers for the Purchase and Bank Streets Streetscapes Construction Oversight Committee: Joseph T. Baptista Jr.
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet
To approve items #6a and #6b
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: CadimeAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to approve items #6a and #6b, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Late 6i President and requests for residency waivers for the Purchase and Bank Streets Streetscapes Construction Oversight Committee: Order of Taking ii. Declaration and dedication of public land located at Slade, Lewis, Dwelly and Scott
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet
To refer items #6c, i and #6c, ij to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer items #6c, i and #6c, ij to the Committee on Real Estate, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To fake items #10a and #10b together
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was voted 8 yeas to fake items #10a and #10b together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Viveiros)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 10b Street acceptance — Morse Place
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet
To approve items #10a and #10b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #10a and #10b, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Late 10c Curb removal — 325 South Beacon Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To take item #10e out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take item #10e out of order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
Late 10e Order appropriating $1,503,617 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2019 Community Projects
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter back to the Community Preservation Committee
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. Camara, LongAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier to adopt the order. On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to refer the matter back to the Community Preservation Committee with Councilors Camara and Stephen Long voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 30a Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: June 6, 2018 City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation Meeting
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Late 43a Committee on Finance — June 7, 2018
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Late 43b Committee on Finance — June 14, 2018
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 11:03 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:03 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
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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