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December 3, 2019
3 meetings this evening, 23 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:00 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, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearings be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearings be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
5 Celia Mara Ramos, 749 Wood Street, Fall River, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed ~ Existing To Be Total Driveway' Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 749 Wood Street 19' 19' 0' 38' The petitioner had an existing 19 foot driveway opening on the east side of the property and added an
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
That the public hearings be closed at 6:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted that the public hearings be closed at 6:08 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:09 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
6:15 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, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 74 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pelletier)
To waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Hobart to finish his statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to waive the 3 minute rule to allow Mr․ Hobart to finish his statement.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 75 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:38 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: Cliff Ponte is not listed among the councilors at this meeting; the minutes show him as Acting Mayor, signing the council’s approved orders. Vice-President Pam Laliberte-Lebeau presided.
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Leo O. Pelletier, Derek R. Viveiros
Absent: None
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Acting Mayor and resolution regarding TIF Agreement for SecZetta, Inc.
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution to include a local hiring preference to the agreement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution to include a local hiring preference to the agreement.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
Priority Communications
3 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
Ordinances
4 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Kilby)
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)
To take items #5 through #9 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted to take items #5 through #9 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Hearings
9 Celia Mara Ramos, 749 Wood Street, requests the removal of 19 feet at 749 Wood Street for a total of 38 feet
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #5 through #9
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #5 through #9.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous
10 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2019 Taxicab Drivers: Omar Awer Pedro M. Duarte Brian Healey William Marshall Michael H. Souza 2020 Taxicab Drivers: Sharon Acevedo Thomas Andrade Ashraf Kamal. Antar Michael L. Botelho Darrell Carlsen Melissa Carvalho
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Long, second: Pelletier)
11 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Ernest J. Rapoza d/b/a Ernie's Auto Repair at 228 Barlow Street Louis Massa d/b/a Lou's Automotive at 255 Plain Street Roger E. Khoury, Andrade's Automotive Service, LLC at 46 McGowan Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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
12 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime)
To take items #13 and #14 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to take items #13 and #14 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
14 City Council Meeting Minutes: Public Hearing ~- November 12, 2019
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #13 and #14
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to approve items #13 and #14.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
15 Communication from city resident regarding the feeding of stray cats
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Steven A. Camara, ViveirosNo: Long
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor SCamara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Long opposed.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
16 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 77 Kelly Drive
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor SCamara, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Steven A. Camara)
Items filed late
Late 3a Proposed Ordinance — Personnel, Water Department modifications
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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Orders: Miscellaneous (filed late)
Late 11a Reschedule Committee on Finance Meeting and Regular Meeting of the City Council from Tuesday, December 17, 2019 to Monday, December 16, 2019
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Long)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Long, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Long)
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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