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May 14, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 58 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, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
5 2018.
Minutes, page 93 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Joseph D. Camara)
2 Joseph McFadden d/b/a Our Place Shoppe, 87 Rockland Street, Fall River, MA 02724 for permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store located at 156 Tripp Street (used video games, toys and clothes to be sold.)
Minutes, page 93 · 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.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 94 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:31 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 6:31 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
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, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
During the meeting:
- Councilor Kilby left the meeting at 8:51 p.m
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 97 · 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 Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the following non Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and loan order of $7,426,775 for repairs to Samuel Watson Elementary School
Minutes, page 98 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council for action
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 full council for action.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
7 Resolution — Administration obtain bids and present plan to install a multiple level parking garage on lot adjacent to Third Street Garage
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:42 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:42 p.m.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
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, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby
49 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items #27 and #28 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to take items #27 and #28 out of order, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Viveiros)
Priority Matters
27 Joseph McFadden, 87 Rockland Street, Fall River, MA d/b/a Our Place Shoppe located at : 156 Tripp Street (used video games, toys and clothes to be sold)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations, with i Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Viveiros)
28 Home Rule Petition — Authorizing members of the FRFD the ability to apply with the Fall River Retirement Bd. to purchase credible service for military service
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel and request a new order be submitted prior to the next scheduled City Council Meeting on May 28, 20179
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel and request a new order be submitted prior to the next scheduled City Council Meeting on May 28, 20179, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
1 Mayor and order appropriating $111,251.36 to the EMS Capital from the EMS Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
2 Mayor and loan order - $4,950,000 for Phase 19 Water System Improvement
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
3b Mayor and proposed ordinance modifications for FY20 rate submission — Water and Sewer Divisions: Wastewater usage rate
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer both items a. and b. to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer both items a. and b. to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
4 Mayor and proposed personnel ordinance modifications for Water Maintenance Worker CDL/Backhoe and Water Quality Manager
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to {he Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to {he Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
5 Mayor requesting title of GIS Specialist be created in ordinance
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 SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
6c Mayor and orders of land acquisition:: Copicut Road, Assessor Parcel No. W-36-0081
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items 6a, 6b, and 6c
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt items 6a, 6b, and 6c, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
7 Mayor and resolution re: TIE Agreement for Hanover Properties, LLC — 439 Pine Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
8b Mayor and resolutions re: :: TIF Agreement for Hutchens Holdings, II, LLC and Ice Cube, LLC — 421 Currant Road
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
8d Mayor and resolutions re: :: Special Tax Assessment (STA) for TIGIR, LLC — 502 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
9 Mayor and order re: Release of Restrictions — 384 Third Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Viveiros, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Viveiros)
11 Mayor requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of James C. Calkins to the Board of Appeals
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
12 Traffic commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
13 City Planner re: recommendation of Brookside Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the matter be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
To reconsider the previous motion
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
14 City Planner re: Planning Board — Zoning Bylaw Amendment — Wind Energy Facilities
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
15 City Planner re: Planning Board — Zoning Bylaw Amendment — Kennels
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Committee Reports
16 Resolution — Electrical needs at the Gates of the City
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
17 Order — Curb removal at 1030 High Street (Denial)
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
19 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking ‘
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an Emergency Preamble
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (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 SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
20 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous 5
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with ‘ Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
22 Proposed Ordinance — Vacant Building Registration and Fee
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with i Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting...” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances H
23 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading, passed to i be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading, passed to i be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
24 Proposed Ordinance — Accreditation Coordinator
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Resolutions
25 Committee on Finance convene to discuss completed Purchase Street and East Main Street Streetscape Project .
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
Orders: Hearings
26 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England inc. — One joint pole re-location on Dundee Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
Adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted adopt the order, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
29 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Derek Cabral Fernando Zonfrilli
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, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
30 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 147 from Michael Camara d/b/a John's Auto Service, Inc., to Bassam Younes, Best Gas Inc., d/b/a Best Gas Market at 1101 North Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
31 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
32ijkmnopq Drainlayer Licenses:: Steen Realty & Development Corporation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Long)
33 Communication from the Massachusetts School Building Authority re: B.M.C. Durfee High : School Project
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
34 Communication from a city business owner re: capping tobacco resale licenses..
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and 4 Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and 4 Legislation, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
35 Planning Board Minutes — March 26, 2019 Meeting
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and place on file, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
37 Committee on Finance — March 19, 2019 '
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved, with Councilors Camara and i Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
38 Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee — March 19, 2019
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved, with Councilors Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
39 Regular Meeting of the City Council — March 19, 2019
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes, as , corrected
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, as , corrected with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting. ltem #9 of the minutes of the March 19, 2019 City Council Meeting was corrected, as follows 9.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the resolution
The minutes record the count as 4 yeas and 3 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 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)
40 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 11, 2019
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
41 City Council Public Hearings — April 23, 2019
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To take items #42 and #43 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take items #42 and #43 together, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
43 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 55 Judge Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #42 and #43
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #42 and #43, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
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, with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Items filed late
Late 11a Mayor and order appropriating $185,000 from the CPA Funds Undesignated for the Copicut Reservoir Watershed Protection/Land acquisition Project
Minutes, page 9 · 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 Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara / and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Late 11b Mayor and request for the creation of a Safety Officer position
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Ordinances and Legislation, with / Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:31 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:31 p.m., with Councilors Cadime, Joseph Camara and Bradford Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, 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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