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June 20, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 55 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 191 · Agenda packet · Video
To take itern #3 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take itern #3 out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 194 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:44 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:44 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Special 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
53 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Appropriation Orders for the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Municipal Budget
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order for the Fiscal Year 2020 Municipal Budget
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order for the Fiscal Year 2020 Municipal Budget, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
To adopt the Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the Water Enterprise Fund
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the Water Enterprise Fund, with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
To adopt the Sewer Enterprise Fund
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the Sewer Enterprise Fund, with Councilors Cadime and Steven SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor and inter-municipal agreement between the City of Fall River and the Fall River Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Tavares as a member of the Traffic Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
4 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of David Underhill as a member of the Housing Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Priority Communications
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the 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 Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Committee Reports
6 Communication — Street opening for pavement less than five years old — Harvard Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
7 Communication — Street opening for pavement less than five years old — 724 Plymouth Avenue
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
8 Order — One new pole location — President Avenue
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
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.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Sewer rate increases
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Water rate increases
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enroliment
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enroliment, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Water Department modifications
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
13 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, GIS — Specialist
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
14 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule adjustments — list of positions
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
15 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule adjustments — rate of increase
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Special City Charter Committee
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Long, second: Laliberte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
17 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule for non-union positions — EMA Director
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
18 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule for non-union positions — City Council Principal Clerk
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
19 Proposed Ordinance — Zoning, wind energy facilities
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enroliment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enroliment, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Resolutions
20 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel and Chief of Police to discuss proposed ordinance placing age restriction on purchase of knives
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
21 Committee on Public Safety convene with Police Chief, City Planner, Administration and 7 Academy Building management to discuss safety concerns on Old Second Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of the Fall River Redevelopment Authority to the list of invitees
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara to adopt the resolution. On a further motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of the Fall River Redevelopment Authority to the list of invitees.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Miscellaneous
22 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers William Bradford Robert S. Custer
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)
23 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Michael Pénacho, Penacho Associates, Ltd. d/b/a Complete Auto Tech Center at 535 Bay Street Brian Moura d/b/a State Road Collision and Auto Repair at 480 South Main Street John R. Glass, JG Auto, LLC at 84 Fourteenth Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
24 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Michael Penacho d/b/a Mike's Auto Body at 535 Bay Street Brian Moura d/b/a State Road Collision and Auto Repair at 480 South Main Street Luis Sousa and Rose Raposo d/b/a Color Tones Auto Body, LLC at 2238 South Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
25 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
26 Drainlayer License: T&K Asphalt Services, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the license.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
27 Request from Recover Fall River to place banners on railings of Government Center
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the request.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
28d Structures over a public way — Recover Fall River promoting Overdose Awareness Day as follows: Banner over Bedford Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the applications.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
To take items #29 through #32 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to take items #29 through #32 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
32 Regular City Council Meeting —- May 14, 2019
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #29 through #32
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #29 through #32.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
33 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 34 Division Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications (filed late)
Late 5a Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Late 5b City Clerk regarding request to rescind the cost of living freeze for elected officials
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the matter leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, ViveirosNo: Steven A. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to grant the matter leave to withdraw, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
Late 24a Light order - 110 Stevens Street pole #6
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 26a Drainlayer License: Raposo Company Landscape & Construction, LLC
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the license.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
To take items #32a through #32e together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to take items #32a through #32e together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Late 32e Planning Board Minutes — May 28, 2019 Meeting
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #32a through #32e
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #32a through #32e.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Bulletins —- Newsletters: Notices (filed late)
Late 34 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding the June 18, 2019 City Council Committee on Finance Meeting
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the City Clerk for a response
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the City Clerk for a response.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:44 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:44 p.m.” (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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