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August 15, 2018
3 meetings this evening, 66 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Fausto Ortiz, 1488 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA, Auto Rally, Inc., for a license to : operate an auto body shop at 1033 Pleasant Street, on Lot K-07-0005, Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
2 Fausto Ortiz, 1488 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA, Auto Rally, Inc., for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 1033 Pleasant Street, on Lot K-07-0005, Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
3 Jose Pedro Lelis, 195 Middle Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: : Existing Proposed . Existing To Be ~ Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 1098 Bedford Street 13' 8" 12' 4" 0' 26 The petitioner is requesting to widen the opening of the driveway by 12.4 feet to the south, to
Minutes, page 91 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 91 · Agenda packet
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 91 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:57 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:57 p.m. with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby
During the meeting:
- Councilor Camara arrived at 6:19 p.m
- President Ponte returned to the podium at 7:06 p.m
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Communication from Mayor and agreement with EnerNOC, Inc. to enroll the Water Division in the demand response program for electricity The Deputy Director of Community Utilities gave a brief overview of the agreement with
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet
To forward the matter to the full / council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to forward the matter to the full / council for action, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
4 Discussion with Community Preservation Committee regarding funding recommendations and the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Order The Vice-Chair of the Community Preservation Committee gave a quick overview of the funding recommendations and the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Order. Sandy Dennis,
Minutes, page 280 · Agenda packet
That the communications that were submitted be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the communications that were submitted be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 280 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:09 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby
56 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To take items #34 and #35 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #34 and #35 out of order, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
Priority Matters
4b Structure over a public way — Banners for Fall River Opioid Task Force :: Bedford Street at Purchase Street i
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To approve both locations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve both locations, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
5 Deputy Director of EMS requesting permission to hang 3 banners from the railings of Government Center for "National Overdose Awareness Day"
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the request, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of Kelly Souza-Young as Chairperson, Board of Election Commissioners/Director of the Office of Elections i
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of Tess Gallagher Curran as Director of Health and Human Services if
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
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, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
3c Mayor and orders of land acquisition:: 75 Yellow Hill Road, Lots W-38-0050 and W-38-0051
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To amend the order by reducing the amount for Historic Resources Preservation Projects by $150,000
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Pelletier, PonteNo: Long, ViveirosAbstained: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 4 yeas, 2 nays to amend the order by reducing the amount for Historic Resources Preservation Projects by $150,000, with Councilors Long and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative, Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting and Councilor Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosAbstained: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 6 yeas, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting and Councilor Camara abstaining, to amend the motion to include that the appropriation order be used to appropriate $1,503,617 to the various accounts that were listed by the Community Preservation Committee in the appropriation order and that we authorize the expenditures from those accounts that have been provided by projects that were also listed with the exception of the $150,000 reduced from the Historic Preservation Committee.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the 2018 final report, submitted by the Community Preservation Committee, minus the $150,000 for the Elks Lodge
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosAbsent: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 6 yeas, to adopt the 2018 final report, submitted by the Community Preservation Committee, minus the $150,000 for the Elks Lodge, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting and Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
3c Mayor and orders of land acquisition:: $185,477 to School Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the transfers and appropriations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to adopt the transfers and appropriations, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
6 Transfers and appropriations: 1,042,975.88 to Streets and Highways Dept. Capital Equipment Fund from the following inactive capital projects Sale of Sanitation Trucks $1,026,543.11 Department Equipment (DPW) $ = 1,055.00
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the transfers and appropriations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the transfers and appropriations, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
To adopt the transfers and appropriations
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was voted 4 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the transfers and appropriations, with Councilors Cadime, Pam Laliberte and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Long, second: Viveiros)
7 Mayor and loan order in the amount of $122,000 for Police Department Equipment '
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules and allow the Administration to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow the Administration to answer questions.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Yes: Cadime, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 2 yeas, 5 nays with Councilors Camara, Pam Laliberte, Stephen Long, Leo Pelletier and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
5 i yeas, 2 nays to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, d
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: Cadime, PonteAbsent: Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 5 i yeas, 2 nays to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, d with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
8 Mayor and updated Building Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
9 Mayor requesting presentations before Committee on Finance in September for new voting Equipment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 Finance, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
10 Mayor and amendment to the Central Market Rate Housing Incentive Zone and Plan for the former Lincoln School located at 439 Pine Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: CadimeAbsent: Kilby, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to refer the matter to the Planning Board with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
11 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances ‘
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
12 Purchasing Agent re: surplus property at the Fall River Police Department
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the surplus property
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the surplus property, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Ordinances
13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting...” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
15 Proposed Ordinance — Crime and Data Analyst — Police Department i
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and q enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and q enrollment, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Citations
18 Tiverton Casino Hotel — Ribbon Cutting Ceremony i
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
19 Fausto Ortiz, 1488 Pleasant Street, Auto Rally, Inc. located at 1033 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors SCamara and i Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
20 Fausto Ortiz, 1488 Pleasant Street, Auto Raily, Inc. located at 1033 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
21 Jose Pedro Lelis, 195 Middle Street, requests the removal of 12.4 feet at 1098 Bedford Street for a total of 26 feet
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
22 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Joyce Fels George Grothe Hector M. Lebron Ortiz Beau Rapoza Jonathan Riopelle Amy Rivas Aracelis Santiago Muhammad Shabbir Matthew L. Stets Private Livery Driver Jessica Oliver
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
23 Sam's Real Estate Business Trust to store 60,000 gallons of gasoline on Brayton Avenue Extension at Jefferson Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
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, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
24 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Fouad Rechmani d/b/a JC Gas, LLC located at 537 Bedford Street Jody Oliveira d/b/a Auto Loft, Inc. located at 10 Durfee Street Tanios Barbour d/b/a Barbour Auto Sales, Trust at 735 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
25 Town Transportation — 2 applications — License numbers 34 and 36
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
26 City Engineer prepare plans for the acceptance of Tone Street from Freedom Street to dead end
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
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 Planning Board, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Amunications: Invitations: Petitions
28 Drainlayer license - Foley Excavation, LLC
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
30 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: July 12, 2018 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
31 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Jo Goode re: July 12, 2018 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
32 Communication from the Attorney General's Division of Open Government with determination for Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: June 6, 2018 City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation Meeting
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and place 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 place on file, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
33 The Alliance to Save the Trail re: correspondence with the law firm of McGregor & Legere
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
That the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
To take items #36, 37 and 38 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #36, 37 and 38 together, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
38 June 14, 2018
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
To take items #39, 40 and 41 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #39, 40 and 41 together, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
41 May 31, 2018
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To take items #42 through 53 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #42 through 53 together, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
53 Regular Meeting of the City Council — December 19, 2017
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
54 Environmental Notification — Proposed Cathodic Protection Ground Bed
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as i amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as i amended with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
The minutes record the count as 4 yeas and 3 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 4 yeas, 3 nays that proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations
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 Regulations, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license, with Councilors SCamara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 9:28 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:28 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
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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