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January 22, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 26 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 · Meeting video
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 Long arrived at 6:04 p.m
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 217 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:22 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:22 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · Meeting video · 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
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Victor Farias as the Veterans Grave Officer
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
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 confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Nancy C. Fell as a member of the Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm i the reappointment
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 confirm i the reappointment, with Councilor Cadime opposed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Donna Williams as a member of the : Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
4b Transfers and appropriations - $134,000 from the EMS Fund Free Cash to: EMS Capital - $40,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt both items 4a. and 4b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt both items 4a. and 4b.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To take item #9B out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take item #9B out of order.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to provide an update on the matter
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to provide an update on the matter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To take item #9A out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #9A out of order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
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 Five Year Financial Forecast of City Revenues and Expenditures
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To adopt an order scheduling a public hearing for February 19, 2019
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt an order scheduling a public hearing for February 19, 2019.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
7 Mayor and order re: Property Taking for MBTA Rail Station
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Priority Communications
9 City Planner re: Planning Board Representative on the Community Preservation i Committee
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Citations
10 American Red Cross Four Winds Fire Volunteers: : Pedro Aldahondo Jamie Barry Janette Beal Edward Blanchard Carol Bliss Jessica Bowe Anne Callanan Shawn Carreira Stephen Coady Mark Cook Lucy Costa Ann Curran Ann Marie Cywinski Tycho Dickerson Kathy Donelan Danielle Early
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
11 Sharron Schoonover Furtado — Fire Fighter Wives Assoc., Inc. for assisting those displaced by the Four Winds Fire
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
12 Jason Campbell — Recipient of the 2018 Firefighter of The Year Award
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders —- Miscellaneous
13 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Timothy E. Adams Patrick Bourassa Lynn-Mary Cabral Raymond Cabral ; Melissa Carvalho Michael Diniz Timothy Faria Susan Greigo David Marshall, Sr.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
14 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims 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 claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
15 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — October 18, 2018
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
16 Special Meeting of the City Council — January 2, 2019
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
17 Committee on Finance — January 8, 2019
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
18 Notice of Casualty and Loss at Huard Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice 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 notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Orders - Miscellaneous (filed late)
Late 13a City Council Meeting dates — reschedule February and March 2019 dates
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
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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