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September 11, 2018
3 meetings this evening, 55 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England Inc. for one jointly-owned pole location as follows Oak Grove Avenue One (1) jointly owned pole location National Grid requests to install a 35 foot pole with an anchor and guy approximately 40 feet
Minutes, page 277 · Agenda packet
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 277 · 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 277 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:49 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:49 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
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 left the meeting at 6:18 p.m
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Loan Order — Watson School Repairs - $10,202,644.00
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet
To refer the maiter 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 maiter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
4 Loan Order — Tansey School Repairs - $2,970,496.00
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
5 Loan Order — Police Department Equipment - $122,000.00 The Chief of Police stated that these funds are for a new Prison Transport Van, Plow Truck and EPO Truck. Councilor Cadime asked what the useful life of these vehicles
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the i full council for action
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted to refer the matter to the i full council for action, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
6 Mayor and updated Building Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Camara and Stephen Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 108 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 7:33 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:33 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
47 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
2 Transfers and appropriations 34,783.52 to the Police Department Capital Equipment Fund from the following inactive capital projects Extraordinary Repairs $ 11,011.92 é Building Improvement $ 8,112.35 Equipment Vehicles $ 4,267.99
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Kilby, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Bradford Kilby and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
3 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 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that a hearing be scheduled for September 25, 2018
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and that a hearing be scheduled for September 25, 2018 with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
4 Mayor re: offer to donate land and building at 80-84 North Main Street from the Ferris family
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a 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)
5 Mayor re: corrected title of Director of Health and Human Services.
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Priority Communications
6 Custodian of Tax Possessions req. transfer of parcels ID# KO7-0037 and ID# K07-0049 to Municipal Property under custodianship of Fall River Park Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
7 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
8 Pianning Board recommending approval of Dr․ David S. Weed Nature Trail
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
9 Planning Board recommending approval of Ralph M. Small Way
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted
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 and the order be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
10 City Planner regarding Downtown and Waterfront — Urban Renewal Plans
Minutes, page 2 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #11 through #15 together
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to take items #11 through #15 together, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Ordinances
15 Proposed Ordinance — City Treasurer Salary
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass items #11 through #15 through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted to pass items #11 through #15 through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Cadime opposed to #13. ltems #11 through #15 were also passed to be ordained as follows 11.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Manager of Operations Streets and Highways — DCM Salary i
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
17 Oak Grove Avenue — One jointly owned pole location /
Minutes, page 3 · 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
18 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Christopher Bridges April Dawn Crotteau Starlex Durcely Henrey Roy Alberta Smith Dorothy Ward
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
19 Revocation of license for an auto repair shop at request of owner: Fausto Ortiz — Auto Rally, Inc., 18 Thompson Street, License No.332
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
20 Revocation of license for an auto body shop at request of owner: Fausto Ortiz — Auto Rally, Inc., 18 Thompson Street, License No.146
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
21 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Marco Tavares d/b/a Auto Stop located at 325 Oman Street
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)
22 Taxicab Vehicle: Town Transportation LLC ~ application, License No. 41
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)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: August 15, 2018 City Council Committee on Finance Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer 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 refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
25 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: August 15, 2018 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
26 Structure over a public way — Awning for Fu Sha, Inc. at 151 South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To approve the permit
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to approve the permit.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
27 Public Hearings ~ August 15, 2018
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
28 Committee on Finance — October 10, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
29 Committee on Finance — October 24, 2017
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
30 Regular Meeting of the City Council ~ July 12, 2018
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble.” (Motion: Kilby, 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 Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
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)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
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 first reading.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
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, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To table the foan order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to table the foan order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
To table the loan order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to table the loan order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the loan order
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the loan order with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
That the order be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the order be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:15 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
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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