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September 24, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 29 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
Public hearings let residents speak for or against petitions such as curb cuts, pole locations and licenses. The full council decides them at its regular meeting.
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Stephen R. Long
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 74 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearings be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearings be opened, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 76 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:01 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:01 p.m., with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Stephen R. Long
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 39 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Robillard to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Robillard to finish his statement.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:18 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes say Council President Cliff Ponte was in attendance but did not participate. Vice-President Pam Laliberte-Lebeau presided.
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Leo O. Pelletier, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: Stephen R. Long
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and veto of proposed ordinance to limit number of marijuana licenses (Laid on the table in accordance with Sec. 3-7 of the City Charter)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To override the veto of the Mayor
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, ViveirosNo: Steven A. CamaraAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to override the veto of the Mayor, with Councilor SCamara voting in the negative and Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Priority Communications
2 Traffic Commissioner recommending amendments to 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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
3 City Engineer request for street opening in pavement less than five years old at 807 Plymouth Avenue
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
4 Library Administrator and Annual Report of the Fall River Public Library
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Ordinances
5 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Kilby and Stephen Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
6 Proposed Ordinance — City Fire Alarms
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Kilby and Stephen Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
Citations
7 Maplewood Independent Youth Baseball 8U Team Wesley Araujo Noah Cahoon Stephen Charves Shea Doyle RJ Fitzgerald Kaiden Furtado Brady Mak Camden Medeiros Luke Medeiros Noah Primo Landon Ravenelle Brayden Souza Coach Jeff Medeiros Coach Ryan Doyle Manager Craig Araujo
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To take items #8 through #11 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #8 through #11 together, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
Orders: Hearings
10 Couto Management Group/Dunkin Donuts, 169 Main Street, Stoneham, MA — total of 80' 41" at 400 Quarry Street 44. David DeSousa, 1071 Smith Street, No. Dighton, MA — total of 24' 3" at 405 Shove Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #8 through #11
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #8 through #11, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
12 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Leo R. Chase Robert Pimentel
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
13 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Faouzi Raad, Michael and Tia, Inc., d/b/a Fawzi's Auto located at 256 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
14 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: John Medeiros, Medeiros Auto Body and Saies, Inc. located at 96-98 Alden Street Arthur Camara, Deschenes Body Repair, Inc. located at 851 Eastern Avenue Richard Duclos d/b/a Richard's Auto Body and Paint located at 44 Sixth Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)
15 Light order - 460 Baker Street pole #5
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
16 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
17 Global Contracting Services, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
18 Structure over a public way — Shane Heneghen requesting a banner over Bedford Street at the Fire Station to advertise Mass Save Energy Efficiency Day
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to approve the application, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
19 Structure over a public way — Holy Name School requesting a banner over Bedford Street near the Fire Station to advertise their Harvest Festival
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the application
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the application, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Kilby)
20 Planning Board Minutes — July 31, 2019
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Bulletins —- Newsletters: Notices
21 Communication from city resident re: false alarm charges
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
Items filed late
Late 4a Loan Order - $2,100,000.00 for the purchase of snow removal equipment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the loan order
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosAbsent: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the loan order, with Councilor Long absent and not voting.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
To forward a letter to the Cannabis Control Commission requesting that they - investigate all applications for Fall River businesses (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to forward a letter to the Cannabis Control Commission requesting that they - investigate all applications for Fall River businesses (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes), with Councilors Kilby and Stephen Long absent and ' not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:14 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:14 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
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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