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July 12, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 37 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Camara arrived at 6:19 p.m
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Transfers and appropriations FROM Claims & Damages $ 120,000 Veteran's — Expenses $ 413,172 Insurance $ 55,023 , Fire — Salaries $ 185,222 Community Services — Salaries $ 107,988 Community Maintenance — Salaries $ 25,000
Minutes, page 254 · Agenda packet
To take item #6 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take item #6 out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
6 Appropriate $450,000 for Transportation — Fall River Public Schools from the General Fund Stabilization Account Kevin Almeida, CFO for Fall River Public Schools, gave a brief overview of the request for the $450,000 for transportation. He stated that this increase was due to the students from
Minutes, page 254 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to 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 full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To take items #3 and #4 together
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to take items #3 and #4 together, with Councilor Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
4 Discussion re: reversal and/or withdrawal of easement provided to the Cloverleaf Mills, LLC Corporation Counsel stated that his involvement with the AJLQRRT began when he was hired on July 14, 2015. There were engineering issues at that time regarding bridges on the
Minutes, page 255 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted to table the matter, with Councilor Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
5 Request for $1,500,000 for costs of Feasibility Study at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School A power point presentation was given by the Superintendent of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School regarding the Feasibility Study. The Superintendent then stated that
Minutes, page 255 · Agenda packet
To refer the item 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 item to the full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 255 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 9:24 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:24 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take item #7c after the agenda, out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take item #7c after the agenda, out of order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take item #7h after the agenda, out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #7h after the agenda, out of order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
Regular Meeting Of The City Council
g Orange and Cherry Streets
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
That the orders be adopted, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the orders be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
To take item #7i after the agenda, out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #7i after the agenda, out of order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
Priority Matters
2 Mayor and order establishing spending limits of Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2019
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
3 Mayor and agreement for the Greater Boston Police Council to construct a wireless : telecommunications facility on city-owned property at Copicut Hill
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
5 Mayor and proposed ordinance for the creation of a Police Cruiser Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
6 Appointment of James E. Soule to the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the appointment.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
Priority Communications
7 Traffic Commission recommending amendmenis to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the communications to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the communications to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
Resolutions
8 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation meet to discuss drafting an ordinance requiring City Council approval of any stipend exceeding $2,000
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
9 Elizabeth A. Camara — Retirement after 29 years of dedicated service
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
10 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Jairim Calais Carol Correia Jacques Dumont Devin Miranda Victoria Quintal
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
11 52 Ferry LLC, to store 2,100,000 gallons of petroleum products at 52 Ferry Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
12 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To forward the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to forward the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
13 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: June 25, 2018 City Council Committee on Public Works and Transportation Meeting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
15 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: June 26, 2018 City Council : Committee on Economic Development and Tourism Meeting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
16 Communication from resident regarding School Lunch Program \
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To take items #17 through #21 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #17 through #21 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
21 Regular Meeting of the City Council — September 14, 2017 i
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve items #17 through #21
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to approve items #17 through #21.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Items filed late
Late 7a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
To i pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and i passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to i pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and i passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
Late 7b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted to table the matter with Councilor Camara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Late 7e Proposed Ordinance — Crime and Data Analyst — Police Department
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Late 7g Order — Curb Removal — 325 South Beacon Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to forward the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 7a Orders for City's Safe Routes to School project for the Carlton Viveiros Elementary School located at 525 Slade Street: Order of Taking
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Late 7b Orders for City's Safe Routes to School project for the Carlton Viveiros Elementary School located at 525 Slade Street: Declaration and dedication of public land located at Slade, Lewis, Dwelly and Scott Streets for temporary construction purposes and perpetual public access
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the declaration and dedication be accepted and allowed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the declaration and dedication be accepted and allowed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 9:56 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:56 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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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