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Fall River City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Meeting night

March 19, 2019

3 meetings this evening, 20 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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5:30 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Joint meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page

Attendance

Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros

Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Adjournment

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present (Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To adjourn at 6:03 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:03 p.m., with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

6:30 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, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros

Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Adjournment

Minutes, page 213 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To adjourn at 8:00 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 213 (PDF)

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, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros

Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte

18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Priority Matters

1 Transfer and appropriation — $608,440 from the General Fund Stabilization Fund to the / School Appropriation ; i

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

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 Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Priority Communications

2 Trustees of the Fall River Public Library Board re: emergency funds for roof repair cL

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file with a copy to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

4 Purchasing Agent re: Fire Department surplus property — 1987 Ford Pumper Truck

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To approve the communication

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the communication, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

5 City Planner re: zoning amendment — Wind Energy Corridor

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To refer the matter to the Planning Board and schedule a public hearing

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 Planning Board and schedule a public hearing, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

6 City Planner re: zoning amendment — Kennels

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To refer the matter to the Planning Board and schedule a public hearing

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 Planning Board and schedule a public hearing, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ordinances

7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

That the proposed ordinance, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance, be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ordinance: final passagePassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended

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, as amended, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Resolutions

8 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss requirement of City Council ratification vote for Board and/or Committee appointments and removals

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To adopt the resolution

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

9 City Council direct Fall River Task Force to review Recall process and report findings and recommendations to City Council

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · 4–3

To adopt the resolution

Yes: Kilby, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Long, PonteAbsent: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 4 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Cadime, Stephen Long and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting and the motion carried.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous

10 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Jose Beirao, Beirao's Auto Repair, Inc. at 830 Globe Street Joseph Ruggiero Sr., First Ford, Inc. at 292 Wm. S. Canning Boulevard

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

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, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

11 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 94 from Phillip DeDucca, d/b/a 851 Motor Sales to i Christopher Pineauit, d/b/a MP's Auto Repair at 851 Globe Street .

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To reconsider item #11

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to reconsider item #11, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent Lo and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

12 Police Chief's report on licenses: ; Taxicab Drivers Rasheen Baldwin David T. Rioux Antonio Sparshott Second Hand License Renewals Curt Barreira d/b/a Jimmy's Jr's Tire Service at 729 Davol Street Natasha Vera d/b/a Finders Keepers at 427 Second Street

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

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 Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

13 Claims i

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

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 Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

14 City resident requesting to purchase a parcel of city owned land i

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To refer the request to the Committee on Real Estate

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the request to the Committee on Real Estate, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

15 Regular Meeting — February 5, 2019

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

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, with Councilors Camara and Pam .” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Citations (filed late)

Late 9a Southeastern Massachusetts SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. — 40" Anniversary celebration

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To approve the citation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to approve the citation, with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present (Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte absent)

To adjourn at 8:25 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:25 p.m., with Councilors Camara and Pam Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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