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July 15, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 52 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, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Anthony DeSilva, 115 Earle Street, for the removal of curbing as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 115 Earle Street 42' 8 0' 20' The petitioner has an existing 12 foot driveway opening on the north side of the property facing
Minutes, page 183 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 183 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
2 Walid Assi, 2809 Highland Avenue, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 2809 Highland Avenue 10' 42' 0 22' ; The petitioner has an existing 10 foot driveway opening on the west side of the property facing
Minutes, page 184 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Cadime)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 184 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
3 Pat Mayall, 257 Rathgar Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 257 Rathgar Street 12' 8 0' 20' The petitioner has an existing 12 foot driveway opening on the north side of the property facing
Minutes, page 184 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 184 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 184 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:01 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:01 p.m., with Councilors Camara and Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
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
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 196 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:20 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
6:15 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
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
44 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order establishing spending limits for the Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2020
Minutes, page 1 · 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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
2 Mayor and appropriation order for FY19 year-end obligations as follows: FROM Fire — Salaries $ 123,779 Reserve Fund $ 1,125,000 Other Assessments $ 994,515 TOTAL: $ 2,243,294 TO Fire - Expenses $ 200,000 Police — Salaries $ 547,426
Minutes, page 1 · 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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
3 Mayor and order appropriating $15,000 from the General Fund Mayor Salaries to the Small Business Improvement Fund
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter 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 matter be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
4a Mayor and orders appropriating as follows:: $100,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund FY18 Surplus Revenue (free cash) to the Water Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
4b Mayor and orders appropriating as follows:: $100,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund FY18 Surplus Revenue (free cash) to the Sewer Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
5 Mayor and order appropriating $2,520 from CPA Fund's Undesignated for Historic Resources Preservation Projects (Fall River Historical Society)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and order of land acquisition for 903 Pearce Street, Lot P-03-0016
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
7 Mayor requesting revisions to city fire alarm 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
8a Mayor and gift orders for the Fall River Opioid Task Force as follows:: $2,100 from Fall River Police Officer Michael Pereira, Newton Firefighter Michael Walsh and the Fall River Baptist Church
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
8b Mayor and gift orders for the Fall River Opioid Task Force as follows:: 50 jackets from Fall River Police Officer Michael Pereira and Newton Firefighter Michael Walsh
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Priority Communications
9 Corporation Counsel re: Charter amendments by Fall River Task Force
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
10c Director of Financial Services re: quotes for annual independent audit from the following:: Melanson Heath
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order selecting Roselli, Clark and Associates
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order selecting Roselli, Clark and Associates, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Committee Reports
11 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, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble, with Councilor Camara 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Zoning, Kennels
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an Emergency Preamble
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, 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 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 Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
13 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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
14 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule for non-union positions — Commissioner of Recreational Facilities/Director of Recreational Facilities
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
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, as amended with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
15 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule for non-union positions — Parking Clerk/Director of Traffic and Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
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 first reading, as amended with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Marijuana Facilities, and Licenses
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services, City Administrator and Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services, City Administrator and Corporation Counsel to answer questions.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
The minutes record the count as 3 yeas and 4 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Laliberte to table the proposed ordinance, it was voted 3 yeas, 4 nays with Councilors Cadime, Steven SCamara, Bradford Kilby and Stephen Long voting in the negative and Councilor Camara absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Laliberte)
To reconsider the previous motion
The minutes record the count as 7 yeas and 0 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas to reconsider the previous motion, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
The minutes record the count as 5 yeas and 2 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote taken on the previous motion to adopt the proposed ordinance, as amended it was voted 5 yeas, 2 nays with Councilors SCamara and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and Councilor Camara absent and not voting.”
Resolutions
17 Committee on Finance convene with City Engineer and representative of company awarded contract for East Main Street Streetscape Project to discuss workmanship on roadways
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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
18 Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convene to discuss position of Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Long)
19 Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convene with Administration, Corporation Counsel, Sandy Dennis or designee from Creative Arts Network and representative from Massachusetts Cultural Commission to discuss development of a
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
20 Fall River City Council support coalition to make Fall River both Age and Dementia Friendly
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Orders: Hearings
21 Anthony DeSilva, 115 Earle Street — total of 20' at 115 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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
22 Walid Assi, 2809 Highland Avenue — total of 22' at 2809 Highland Avenue
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
23 Pat Mayall, 257 Rathgar Street — total of 20' at 257 Rathgar 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 Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Orders: Miscellaneous
24 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Jeffrey Benoit Latia Jackson Gina Rodrigues
Minutes, page 6 · 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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
25 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
26 Structures over a public way — Steppingstone, Inc. requesting a banner over 134 Durfee Street advertising Get Steppin' Walk/Run
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to approve the application, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
27 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Collin Dias re: June 20, 2019 Special Meeting of the City Council
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter 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 matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
28 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Collin Dias re: June 20, 2019 Special Meeting of the City Council
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
29 Determination from Attorney General's Division of Open Government re: OML complaint filed by Patrick Higgins relative to June 18, 2019 Committee on Finance Meeting
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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
30 Determination from Attorney General's Division of Open Government re: OML complaint filed by Collin Dias relative to December 4, 2018 Committee on Finance Meeting
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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
31 Determination from Attorney General's Division of Open Government re: OML complaint filed by Collin Dias relative to December 4, 2018 Committee on Finance Meeting
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 Long, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #32 to #34 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #32 to #34 together, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
34 Regular City Council Meeting — June 4, 2019
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #32 through #34
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #32 through #34, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To take items #35 to #38 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items #35 to #38 together, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
38 MEPA environmental notification report re: Fail River Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #35 to #38 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that items #35 to #38 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Items filed late
Late 20a Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with the City Administrator, City Engineer and the Director of Community Maintenance to pursue a solution to the issue of making Melrose Street totally accessible for the residents of 239 Melrose Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:09 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
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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