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October 23, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 28 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
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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
Absent: Derek R. Viveiros
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 127 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to exceed thirty minutes for Citizens Input Time
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to exceed thirty minutes for Citizens Input Time.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 128 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 7:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:09 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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
Absent: Derek R. Viveiros
26 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1c Motions from City Council request to address recent issues relating to Mayor Jasiel F. Correia Il in accordance with Section 3-8 of the City Charter (objected to 10-16-2018): Request Mayor resign from office
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To lift items #1a, 1b, and 1c from the table
Yes: KilbyNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 1 yea, 7 nays to lift items #1a, 1b, and 1c from the table with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara, Steven SCamara, Pam Laliberte, Stephen Long, Leo Pelletier and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
2 Mayor and order to establish spending limits for Vehicle Trade-In and Police Cruiser Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2019
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
3b Mayor and orders of land acquisition:: 400 and 425 Flag Swamp Road (Crapo Lane) in East Freetown, Assessor Map No. 256 Lot 38 — $20,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the Administrator of Community Utilities 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 to allow the Administrator of Community Utilities to answer questions, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To adopt both orders
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt both orders, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
4a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Patricia Casey — Special City Charter Committee
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: CadimeAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
4c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Elizabeth R. Andre - Planning Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: CadimeAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
4d Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Robert J. Rei ~ Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: CadimeAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
5a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments:: Laurence Dykes, Jr. — Historical Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To table the appointment
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to table the appointment, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
5b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments:: Richard Mancini — Fall River Historic District Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To table the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to table the appointment, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
5c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointments:: Kristen Cantara Oliveira — Fall River Historic District Commission
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To table the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to table the appointment, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
6 Mayor requesting the parking facilities controlled by the Fall River Redevelopment Authority : be transferred back to the City
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 Committee on Finance, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Committee Reports
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt an Emergency Preamble
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting...” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Niagara Street inserting one-way
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraAbstained: Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 6 yeas to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended, with Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining and Councilor.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Niagara Street striking out one-way
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraAbstained: Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted 6 yeas to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended, with Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Dickinson Street prohibited parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
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 first reading, as amended, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Striking out handicapped parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
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 first reading, as amended, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
16 Police Chief's report on licenses: : Taxicab Drivers Starlex Durcely David Justice Tiffany Rodriguez Michael St. Pierre Private Livery Drivers: 4 Viriato Bala Anthony Correia Brian Thomas
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
18 Claims i
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
22 Regular Meeting of the City Council — September 11, 2018
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
To approve items #19 through #22
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #19 through #22, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
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 President Ponte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Long)
To amend the resolution by adding to the final paragraph "scheduled for November 6, 2018"
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding to the final paragraph "scheduled for November 6, 2018".” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:13 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:13 p.m., with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. 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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