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April 23, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 27 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, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Camara arrived at 5:57 p.m
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Kennels
Minutes, page 233 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
2 Wind Energy Corridor .
Minutes, page 233 · 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)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 234 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:05 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
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
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order appropriating $1,000,000 from General Fund Insurance Appropriation to General Fund School Appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the transfer
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the transfer.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of appointment of Robert Kerr to Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: approval process for park projects
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
4 Mayor and loan order of $7,426,775 for repairs to Samuel Watson Elementary School
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Committee Reports
5 Resolution - $375,050 funding for Fall River Public library roof replacement
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Citations
6 Robert Antonio Pais — attaining the rank of Eagle Scout
Minutes, page 2 · 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
7 City Council meeting date changes
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
8 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Marquis Afonso Marwame Elberhmi Second Hand License Renewals Pacheco's Furniture located at 255 South Main Street Aaron Tetrault d/b/a Spindle City Pawnbrokers, Inc. located at 1435 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
9 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Michael Carvalho d/b/a County Street Collision and Customizing located at 958 County St.
Minutes, page 2 · 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
10 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
11 Structure On or Over a Public Way — 30' long banner for the Day of Portugal on South Main Street near Court House
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To take items #12 through #16 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #12 through #16 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
16 City resident requesting cap on the number of marijuana licenses
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #12 through #14 and accept and place on file items #15 and #16
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #12 through #14 and accept and place on file items #15 and #16.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 5a Order — Intermunicipal Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Services with Town of Westport
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
Late 5b Zoning Change — Kennels
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Late 5c Zoning Change — Wind Energy Corridor
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 17 City resident regarding SRTA bus service to Boston Hospitals
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Late 18 Structure On or Over a Public Way — Eight 2'x4' tables with two chairs each with an umbrella on each table on the sidewalk located at 195 and 201 South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the application.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Late 19 City resident requesting clarification regarding marijuana accessories
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Citations (filed late)
Late 6a Kyle Neves — Leadership and commitment at B.M.C. Durfee High School and to the City of Fall River - "I am Fall River" logo
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Late 6b Jacob Roussel — Leadership and commitment at B.M.C. Durfee High School and to the City of Fall River - "I am Fall River" logo
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:09 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
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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