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February 19, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 55 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 · Meeting video
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
Absent: Derek R. Viveiros
During the meeting:
- Councilor Pelletier arrived at 5:58 p.m
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Joseph Raposa, 166 Arizona Street, requests the removal of an additional 16 feet of curbing 2 to the existing 21 foot driveway opening on the west side of the property facing Arizona Street ' as follows oo Existing . Proposed Existing To Be Total
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
2 Gaby T. Rahme, 121 Garfield Street, requests the removal of 14 feet 6 inches of curbing to widen their pre-existing 15 foot driveway opening as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Viveiros . absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
3 Johnny Torres, 1169 Newhall Street, requests the removal of 22 feet of curbing to widen their pre-existing 18 foot driveway opening as follows Existing . Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced © Driveway )
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 178 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
4 Odete M. Costa, 75 Oak Street, requests the removal of an additional 18 feet 4 inches of curbing to the east side of the property to improve off-street parking access as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway
Minutes, page 179 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 179 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
4 Odete M. Costa, 75 Oak Street, requests the removal of an additional 18 feet 4 inches of curbing to the east side of the property to improve off-street parking access as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway
Minutes, page 179 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 179 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
6 Administration to present the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years ending June 30, ; 2020 through June 30, 2024.
Minutes, page 179 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Viveiros absent , and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 179 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 180 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:06 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
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
Absent: Derek R. Viveiros
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 277 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Cane to finish his . statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Cane to finish his . statement, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
To waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Avilla to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Avilla to finish his statement, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
To allow the City Administrator to answer questions
The minutes record the count as 6 yeas and 2 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to allow the City Administrator to answer questions, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To waive the rules to allow citizens' input time to exceed 30 minutes
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow citizens' input time to exceed 30 minutes, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
To waive the rules to allow the Library Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Library Administrator to answer questions, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
3 Collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Council 93
Minutes, page 278 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
The minutes record the count as 5 yeas and 3 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to table the matter, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To take item #6 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take item #6 out of order, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
6 Mayor and order appropriating $375,050 from CPA funds for Historic Resources Preservation Projects (Fall River Public Library) A powerpoint presentation was given by Antone Dias and James Sousa regarding the roof of the Fall River Public Library located at 104 North Main Street. Councilor Long
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter back to the Community Preservation Committee and a copy to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
The minutes record the count as 4 yeas and 4 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to refer the matter back to the Community Preservation Committee and a copy to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting and the . motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
The minutes record the count as 7 yeas and 1 nay but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
5 Resolution — Request that Administration return to City Council with appropriation of 375,050 from the FY2019 Reserve Account, or alternative account, to Facilities Maintenance Account
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
7 Mayor and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the Capital Improvement Plan to the full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the Capital Improvement Plan to the full Council for action, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 280 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:54 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:54 p.m., with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (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
Absent: Derek R. Viveiros
29 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order re: collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Council 93
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted to table the matter, with Councilors Camara, Steven SCamara and Leo Pelletier opposed and with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2 Mayor and order appropriating $1,000,000 from General Fund Insurance Appropriation to the General Fund School Appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
3 Mayor and order appropriating $338,968.99 from the Morton Middle School and Small Elementary School Inactive Capital Projects to the School Department Capital
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take item #25 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #25 out of order, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Request For Executive Session
4 Mayor and order appropriating $151,525.77 from Inactive Capital Projects to the Maplewood Park Acquisition
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Cathy Ann Viveiros, City Administrator; Mary Sahady, Director of Financial Services and Joseph
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Cathy Ann Viveiros, City Administrator; Mary Sahady, Director of Financial Services and Joseph .” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To send a letter to People, Incorporated (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a i part of these minutes) requesting an in-kind PILOT contribution of the two parcels of land as a good will gesture
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to send a letter to People, Incorporated (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a i part of these minutes) requesting an in-kind PILOT contribution of the two parcels of land as a good will gesture, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
4b Mayor and order appropriating $151,525.77 from Inactive Capital Projects to the Maplewood Park Acquisition: Lot E-22-0002 — Chicago Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the matter be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Derek / .” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and order to accept gift of public art and installation from Sculptor Barney Zeitz and the : Bristol County Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
7 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Fran E. Rachlin as a member of the i Library Trustees
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
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 Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
8 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Ronald Caplain as a member of the Library Trustees
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
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 Kilby, it was voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Cadime opposed and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
9 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Dr․ Donald Corriveau as a member of the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
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 Kilby, it was voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Cadime opposed and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Priority Communications
10 Parks Director re: Park Board nomination of member Joseph Shulenburg as representative on the Urban Tree Commission
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
That the communication be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Committee Reports
12 Resolution— Plan for paying City's portion of the new Durfee High School's debt service
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Cadime, Pam Laliberte and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Resolutions
15 Committee on Finance requesting the finance team prepare a presentation on the : utilization of revenue from the approved billboard location to reduce water rates
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Orders: Hearings
16 Joseph Raposa, 166 Arizona Street — total of 37' at 166 Arizona Street
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, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #17 through #20 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #17 through #20 together, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
20 Kevin Santos, 739 Robeson Street — total of 27' at 737 Robeson Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #17 through #20
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #17 through #20, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
21 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Omar Awer Laura Rodriguez William Scurio, Sr.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
22 Claims /
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Viveiros ‘ absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
24 Department of Environmental Protection re: issuance of Chapter 91waterway license No. 14859
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To reconsider the previous motion
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Resolution (filed late)
Late 45a Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs convene to discuss Riverview Towers
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
Late 12a Resolution re: Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:58 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:58 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To enter into executive session (Maplewood Park land purchase strategy)
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraAbsent: ViveirosPresident Ponte asked for this roll call; the minutes name no mover. The council did not enter executive session.
From the minutes
“President Ponte requested a roll call to enter into Executive Session and it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays with Councilors Joseph Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford Kilby, Stephen Long and Leo Pelletier voting in the negative and Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.”
To adopt the order (appropriating $151,525.77 for the Maplewood Park acquisition)
Yes: Long, Pelletier, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Viveiros
From the minutes
“President Ponte requested a roll call vote on the motion to adopt the order that was made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier. It was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara, Bradford Kilby, Pam Laliberte 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: Pelletier)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“A vote was then taken on the original motion and it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Viveiros absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
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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