MassVoter.com← Fall River City CouncilFall River City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Meeting night
November 6, 2018
3 meetings this evening, 45 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:55 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
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Jacqueline Lopes, 1315 Plymouth Avenue, requests the removal of curbing as follows: : Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 1301 Plymouth Ave., 30' 18° 0' 43° : on Francis Street /
Minutes, page 124 · 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 124 · 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)
2 The City of Fall River, 417 Rock Street, requests the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 360 Elsbree Street 201' 80' Q' 281' The petitioner is requesting to remove 80 feet of curbing. Durfee High School at 360 Elsbree
Minutes, page 125 · 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 125 · 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 125 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 5:57 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 5:57 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
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:
- President Ponte returned to the podium at 7:24 p.m
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 131 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 8:11 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:11 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, 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
39 recorded votes, 13 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 E Item 1a.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet
To lift the item from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the motion requesting Mayor Jasiel Correia Il resign from office
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. Camara, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On the previous motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the motion requesting Mayor Jasiel Correia Il resign from office, with i Councilors Camara, Steven SCamara and Leo Pelletier voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
2 Mayor — Communication and log of activities from October 12, 2018 to October 31, 2018
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
That the communication and log be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication and log be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
3 Mayor — Communication requesting discussion of purple bag program
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance...” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
4a Mayor and orders re: /: Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 32B relating to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
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)
4b Mayor and orders re: /: Transfers and appropriations of $100,000.00 to the OPEB Trust Fund from the following General Fund Free Cash $ 70,000.00 Water Fund Free Cash $ 10,000.00 Sewer Fund Free Cash $ 10,000.00 EMS Fund Free Cash $ 10,000.00 i
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
5 Mayor and loan order — $250,000 for Resiliency Preparatory Academy/Westall Feasibility Study
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
6 Mayor requesting approval of contract between School Department and Clean Energy : Collectives
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet
To approve the contract
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 SCamara, it was voted to approve the contract.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
7b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments: /: Andrew Liss RFC — Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
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 to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
7c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments: /: Patti Rego Platt — Historical Commission
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
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 confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
7d Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments: /: Joyce B. Rodrigues — Historical Commission
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
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 Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
8 Corporation Counsel ~ Response to inquiry by Councilor Steven SCamara regarding
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
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 Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
9 Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of Tone Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
10 Mayor re: corrected expiration of term for Robert J. Rei, Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
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 Long, it was voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Ordinances
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Niagara Street inserting one-way
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Laliberte, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas that the proposed ordinance, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended with Councilors Kilby absent and not voting and Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Niagara Street striking out one-way
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Laliberte, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas that the proposed ordinance, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended with Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
6 i yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbstained: Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 i yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended with Councilors Kilby absent and not voting and Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
14 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Striking out handicapped parking q
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That items #13 and #14, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that items #13 and #14, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
That item #13 be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted that item #13 be passed to be ordained, as amended, with i Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
That item #14 be ' passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted that item #14 be ' passed to be ordained, as amended with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Orders: Hearings /
15 Jacqueline Lopes, 1315 Plymouth Ave. — Total of 48' at 1310 Plymouth Ave. on Francis St.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
That the clerical error on the agenda be corrected by changing 1310 Plymouth Avenue to 1301 Plymouth Avenue
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the clerical error on the agenda be corrected by changing 1310 Plymouth Avenue to 1301 Plymouth Avenue.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adopt the order, 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 order, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
16 City of Fall River, 417 Rock Street — Total of 281' at 360 Elsbree Street i
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet
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)
Orders -— Miscellaneous /
17 Police Chief's report on licenses: ; Taxicab Drivers Joseph Alves Robert Carroll Robert MacDougall Private Livery Drivers Patrick Cantwell Julio Riveira-Colon f
Minutes, page 5 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
18 Tiago Botelho d/b/a Mill City Diesel Auto Repair and Sales located at 1139 Slade Street
Minutes, page 6 · 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)
19 Reschedule Committee on Finance Meeting and Regular Meeting of the City Council from Tuesday, November 20, 2018 to Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions
20 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
21b Drainlayer licenses:: Northeast Construction Services, Inc.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
To approve both drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve both drainlayer licenses, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
22 Fall River Contributory Retirement Board — 2019 Annual Budget
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
23 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — September 20, 2018
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #24 through #29 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #24 through #29 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
29 Special Meeting of the City Council — October 16, 2018
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet
That items #24 through #29, be approved after being read by the City Clerk
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that items #24 through #29, be approved after being read by the City Clerk, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
To lift ail items listed below from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to lift ail items listed below from the table, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Tabled Matters
29b Special Meeting of the City Council — October 16, 2018: Richard Mancini — Fall River Historic District Commission
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
29c Special Meeting of the City Council — October 16, 2018: Kristen Cantara Oliveira — Fall River Historic District Commission
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To confirm the appointment
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 Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To confirm the reappointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to confirm the reappointment, with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Pam Laliberte, Stephen Long and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Resolution (filed late)
Late 14a Committee on Ordinances and Legislation consider combining Historical Commission / with the Fall River Historic District Commission
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
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 Cadime, it was voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 9:55 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:55 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (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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