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April 11, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 62 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:25 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, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Robert Plourde and Carrie Jarabek, 1030 High Street, request the removal of an additional 16 i feet of curbing to the existing 23 foot driveway opening on the north side of the property facing an ‘President Avenue as follows
Minutes, page 47 · 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.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 47 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
2 John Vincent c/o Michael McHenry, 763 Oak Grove Avenue, for the removal of curbing as } / follows: a .
Minutes, page 48 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
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)
3 Carl R. Machado, Trustee, 205 High Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: : Existing Proposed Existing ToBe _ ‘Total Driveway Driveway Replaced . Driveway Access Access 57 Oak Street 12' 12' 0' "24 : E The petitioner has an existing 12 foot driveway opening on the north side of the property facing
Minutes, page 48 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
4 Wayne Confoey d/b/a Cash for Gold, 745 Broadway, Fall River, MA 02724 for permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store located at 1503 Pleasant Street (precious metals to be sold.) /
Minutes, page 48 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 48 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
5 Colbea Enterprises, LLC, 2050 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI for permission to store 24,000 gallons of unleaded/super gasoline and 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel, for a total of 30,000 gallons , underground; a decrease of 2,000 gallons at 372 Plymouth Avenue on Lot I-19-10, Assessors i
Minutes, page 49 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 49 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 49 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 5:36 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:36 p.m.” (Motion: Long, 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, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Resolution — Discussion with Administration and Director of Community Maintenance re: Appropriation of $375,050 from FY 2019 or Reserve Account to Facilities Maintenance
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to recommend the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:23 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:23 p.m...” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · 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
49 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and resolution regarding Five Year Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution, by adding a restriction to not include a stipend for the Special Assistant to the Mayor
Yes: Cadime, PelletierNo: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, ViveirosAbstained: Laliberte, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 2 yeas, 4 nays to amend the resolution, by adding a restriction to not include a stipend for the Special Assistant to the Mayor, with Councilors Camara, Bradford Kilby, Stephen Long and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and Councilors SCamara, Pam Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining and the amendment failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Long, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: CadimeAbstained: Laliberte, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 5 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilors SCamara, Pam Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
2b Mayor and resolutions re: TIE Agreement for Downtown Development Companies, LLC: 162-166 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt both items #2a. and #2b
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, Viveiros
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt both items #2a. and #2b.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
3 Mayor and resolution re: TIE Agreement for Hanover Properties, LLC ~ 439 Pine Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
The minutes record the count as 3 yeas and 5 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Cadime, Bradford Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Leo Pelletier and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: Organizational Chart
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
5 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: commercial waterway fee
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter 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 to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
6 Mayor and order re: donation of conservation land from the Greater Fall River Land Conservancy, Lot W-28-0001 east of Bell Rock Road
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
7 Mayor and communication re: proposed FY20 budgets for Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds
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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
8 Mayor requesting confirmation of appointment of Manuel Leite to the Election Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
The minutes record the count as 7 yeas and 2 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
To take items #9a. through #9e. together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take items #9a. through #9e. together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
9e Mayor requesting confirmation of the following re-appointments:: Kelly Souza-Young — Election Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointments.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Priority Communications
10 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
11 Purchasing Agent re: disposition of surplus voting booths
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the surplus property
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the surplus property.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
12 Board of Election Commissioner re: Official Results of City Recall Election held on March 12, 2019
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the results 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 results be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
13 Board of Election Commissioners and orders authorizing Preliminary Municipal Election on September 17, 2019 and Municipal Election on November 5, 2019 and polling places
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders authorizing the dates for the 2019 Municipal Elections and the polling places
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders authorizing the dates for the 2019 Municipal Elections and the polling places.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Committee Reports
14 Order — appropriating $375,050 from CPA funds for Historic Resource Preservation Projects — Library Roof
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
15 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an Emergency Preamble
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 Long, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble.” (Motion: Steven A. 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 Cadime 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
17 Proposed Ordinance — Salary, Accreditation Coordinator
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
18 Communication — Street opening request for pavement less than 5 years old — 471 Center Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approval the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approval the request.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
19 Resolution — Discuss auto repair license granted to Phillip DeDucca d/b/a 851 Motor Sales.
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
20 Order — Transfer of Auto Repair Shop License from Phillip DeDucca to Christopher Pineault located at 851 Globe Street
Recommended by the Committee on Regulations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
21 Resolution — City Council support of House Bill No. 771 an Act reducing plastic bag pollution
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding the following Be it further resolved, that a letter be sent to the Fall River House of Representatives Delegation and the Massachusetts General Court expressing support of this bill and that the Doran School 21° Century After School Program letter of support be submitted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding the following Be it further resolved, that a letter be sent to the Fall River House of Representatives Delegation and the Massachusetts General Court expressing support of this bill and that the Doran School 21° Century After School Program letter of support be submitted with such letter.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
22 Order — Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
23 Order — Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan The Committee on Economic Development and Tourism recommended amending the order for the Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan by deleting the following three parcels 56 Water Street Assessors Parcel ID# N-16-0011
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Resolutions
24 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene to discuss dim street lights ratification vote for Board and/or Committee appointments and removals
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
25 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to establish an ordinance to limit the number of licenses available for medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries to eight
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the resolution, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
26 Robert Plourde and Carrie Jarabek, 1030 High Street — total of 39' at 1030 High Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
27 John Vincent c/o Michael McHenry, 763 Oak Grove Avenue — total of 31' 6" at 763 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
28 Carl R. Machado, Trustee, 205 High Street — total of 24' at 57 Oak Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
To reconsider the previous vote
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous vote.” (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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
29 Wayne Confoey, 745 Broadway, Fail River, MA, d/b/a Cash for Gold located at 1503 Pleasant Street (precious metals to be sold)
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
30 Colbea Enterprises, LLC, 2050 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI — to store 30,000 gallons underground at 372 Plymouth Avenue on Lot I-19-10, Assessors Plan
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
31 Christy's Realty Limited Partnership c/o Olde Northeast Realty, LLC, 22 Christy's Drive, Suite 4, Brockton, MA — to store 30,000 gallons underground at 340 Milliken Boulevard on Lot N-25-3, Assessors Plan
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
32 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto located at 26 Burns Street Brian D. Vieira d/b/a Aime's Auto Repair, Inc. located at 88 Earle Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
33 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: .
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
34 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Pedro R. Cardoso _—_— Robert Carreiro Ernest J. Medeiros Ricardo Raposa Pool/Billiards License Renewals WA&L Enterprises d/b/a Rack-Em-Up Billiards located at 129 Griffin Street
Minutes, page 6 · 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
35 Claims .
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
36d Drainlayer Licenses: .: Green Acres Landscape & Construction Co., Inc.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
37 Structure On or Over a Public Way — 30' long banner for the City of Fall River advertising of "Taste Fall River" on South Main Street and Bedford Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the structure over a public way
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the structure over a public way.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
38 Communication from Fall River Educator's Association re: removal of members of the Durfee Building Committee
Minutes, page 7 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
39 Communication from city resident re: Our Place, 156 Tripp Street
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Public Safety.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
40 Communication from city resident re: Recall Election
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To take items #41 through #50 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #41 through #50 together.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
Bulletins —- Newsletters: Notices
50 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 352 Vale Street, Unit 1
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #41 through #45 and #48 through #50 be accepted and placed on file and items #46 and #47 be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that items #41 through #45 and #48 through #50 be accepted and placed on file and items #46 and #47 be approved.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:14 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:14 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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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