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August 12, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 48 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Pocasset Street National Grid - install four (4) 5" conduits from manhole 6 and 3 phase switchgear with manhole and protective bollards for switching flexibility and reduction in outage time.
Minutes, page 147 · 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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 147 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 147 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:03 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:03 p.m., with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, 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, 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:
- President Ponte returned to the podium at 7:54 p.m
- Councilor Kilby left the meeting at 8:20 p.m
6 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2019 Quarter 4 Budget Report The Director of Financial Services provided a brief overview of the Quarter 4 Budget Report.
Minutes, page 151 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to table the matter with Councilors Cadime, Laliberte, Stephen Long and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To move the question
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to move the question with Councilor Camara voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
To amend the motion to withdraw authorization for streetscapes projects and apply funding to road repairs, by adding that it be referred to the full council for action
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to amend the motion to withdraw authorization for streetscapes projects and apply funding to road repairs, by adding that it be referred to the full council for action, with Councilor Camara voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
To adopt the motion
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the motion, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 151 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:10 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to adjourn at 9:10 p.m., with Councilors Camara, Steven SCamara and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To adjourn at 9:10 p.m
The minutes record the count as 5 yeas and 3 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to adjourn at 9:10 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Special 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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
39 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
Priority Matters
2 Mayor and order appropriating $1,000,000 from Employer Trust Fund (FY19) to General Fund - School Appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, PonteNo: Joseph D. Camara, Long, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Cadime, Pam Laliberte and Cliff Ponte voting in the affirmative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator and the Director of Financial Services answer questions, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
4 Mayor and loan order for $6,088,821 for repair work at Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
5 Mayor and loan order for $1,704,637 for repair work at Westall a/k/a Stone PK-12 School
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
6 Mayor requesting confirmation of appointment of Paul Ferland as Administrator of Community Utilities
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: CadimeAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Steven A. Camara)
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
8 Mayor requesting confirmation of appointment of Michael J. Roberts to Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the appointment leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pelletier, Ponte, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was voted 8 yeas to grant the appointment leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
9 Mayor and amended order for gift of $100.00 from St. Luke's Episcopal Church to the Opioid Task Force.
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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
10 Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for Preliminary Election on September 17, 2019 and Municipal Election on November 5, 2019
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
11 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
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 SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
12b President requests for residency waivers for Bedford Street Streetscapes Oversight Committee members: Atty. Arthur D. Frank Jr.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve both waivers
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve both waivers, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To table the matter and refer the draft to Corporation Counsel to review the language
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to table the matter and refer the draft to Corporation Counsel to review the language, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
Committee Reports
14 Communication — City resident requesting purchase of land adjacent to 66 Lake Avenue
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication 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 communication be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
15 Communication and order — Appropriation of $160,000 to Maplewood Park Acquisition Capital Fund
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Laliberte)
16 Resolution — Request draft of ordinance by Committee on Ordinances and Legislation re: thin film single-use check-out bags
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances
18 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule for non-union positions — Parking Clerk/Director of Traffic and Parking
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 Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
19 Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, salary schedule for non-union positions — Commissioner of Recreational Facilities/Director of Recreational Facilities
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended with, Councilor Kilby absent and not voting
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended with, Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
20 Proposed Ordinance — Marijuana Facilities and Licenses
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
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 motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 2 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilors SCamara and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
Resolutions
21 Request that Board of Park Commissioners review and update rules and regulations for use of city parks for events
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
Orders: Hearings
22 Pocasset Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
23 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Erick Almond JeanP.Charlot Marwane El Berhmi Michael V. Friedlander April Hampson Desiree Ouellette
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
24 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Kenneth Rapoza, J.R.'s Superlube, Inc. located at 155 Milliken Blvd.
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
26 Complaint from Collin Dias re: board and commission vacancies
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
27d Drainlayer Licenses:: T. Ford Company, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
29 July 16, 2019
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #28 and #29 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 items #28 and #29 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To take items #30 through #36 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #30 through #36 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
36 Special Meeting of the City Council — July 15, 2019
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #30 through #36
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Long and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve items #30 through #36, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
To take items #37 through #41 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take items #37 through #41 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
41 Town of Burrillville letter of thanks and support
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #37 through #41 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 items #37 through #41 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:04 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:04 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
The minutes record the count as 5 yeas and 2 nays (Steven A. Camara and Viveiros voting no, Kilby absent) but do not say which of the other councilors present did not vote. The minutes name no seconder. The Mayor vetoed it on August 23, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 2 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilors Steven A. Camara and Derek Viveiros voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: 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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