Joseph D. Camara

City Councilor · present at 31 of 35 verified meetings

Attendance88.6%31 of 35 meetings

Motions2,799While present

Named no1063.8% of motions

Named yes120.4% of motions

Most recent time named as voting no

Sep 8, 2026 · Budget Mayor and the Appropriation of funds totaling $586,600 to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund ($330,000 for FREDTV Operating Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Operating Salaries & Expenses) Table the matter · Minutes p. 10

Tabled 8–1

Voting record

Position All

Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Wayne Pereira d/b/a Fall River Auto Body and Sales, Inc. - 155 Williston StreetNov 28, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: Marco Vinico Rojas Fernandez d/b/a Rojas Auto Sales - 2291 South Main StreetNov 28, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
ClaimsNov 28, 2023 · Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Structure on or over a public way applications for Fall River Masonic Building Association to place permanent metal signs to provide building name and location at Eastern Avenue and Wilson Road locationsNov 28, 2023 · Approve the applications
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $172,372.77 to Emergency Medical Services for the purchase of medical equipment for home health care servicesNov 28, 2023 · Approve the proposal
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Not listed
Mayor and amended loan order (with emergency preamble) re. Fall River School Department's proposal to Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation projectNov 28, 2023 · Adopt the emergency preamble
Passed 7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays p. 4
Unanimous
Mayor and amended loan order (with emergency preamble) re. Fall River School Department's proposal to Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation projectNov 28, 2023 · That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Citations for City Councilor Pamela S. Laliberte (8 Years of Public Service) and City Councilor Leo O. Pelletier (36 Years of Public Service)Dec 12, 2023 · Adopt the citations
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Not listed
Memorandum of Agreement between the Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and the City of Fall RiverDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays p. 2
Unanimous
Transferring the sum of $2,500,000 from the Stabilization Fund to Fire, Salaries FundDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Confirmation of reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Ronald Caplain, Katherine Clarkin, Joyce Coelho, James Gibney, Aja Andrea Grice, Sharon Quinn, Fran E. Rachlin, Ann Rockett-SperlingDec 12, 2023 · Confirm the reappointments
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Board of Election Commissioners orders authorizing 2024 elections and designating polling places and changes to polling placesDec 12, 2023 · Refer the orders to the Board of Election Commissioners for their input regarding the matter
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene to discuss an amendment to taxi license ordinances regarding accessible vehicles for disabled individualsDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Installation of one new pole location on Penn Street by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National GridDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers (2024), Taxicab Vehicle (2024), Private Livery Driver (2024), and Private Livery Vehicle (2024)Dec 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License Renewals for Faggioli Auto Body (633 Lawton St), ABC Auto Body & Sales (753 Pleasant St), and Top Tier Auto Body (232 Lapham St rear)Dec 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for 11 auto repair shopsDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Light Order - Emery StreetDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the light order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
ClaimsDec 12, 2023 · Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Communication from Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Licensing regarding issuance of a license to Kris Jacobs/Stay Ready Boxing for a boxing event at the Police Athletic League, 31 Franklin Street, on December 16, 2023Dec 12, 2023 · Accept and place on file
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Structure on or over a public way application for One Stop Shop JP, LLC, 1930 Pleasant Street, to place two 10 foot tables against the building five days a weekDec 12, 2023 · Refer the application to the Committee on Regulations
Referred Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Finance on November 28, 2023Dec 12, 2023 · Refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council on November 28, 2023Dec 12, 2023 · Refer the Open Meeting Law complaint to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Drainlayer License for Perry Heavy Equipment Services, LLCDec 12, 2023 · Approve the drainlayer license
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Drainlayer License for Solimini Excavation and UtilitiesDec 12, 2023 · Approve the drainlayer license
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Amended loan order re: Fall River School Department's proposal to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation projectDec 12, 2023 · Adopt the loan order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Not listed
Confirmation of the appointment of Stephanie MacArthur to Parking Clerk/Director of Traffic and ParkingJan 9, 2024 · Confirm the appointment
Passed 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays p. 1
Named no
Confirmation of the appointment of Stephen R. Long to the Housing AuthorityJan 9, 2024 · Confirm the appointment
Passed 7–1 7 yeas, 1 nays p. 1
Not listed
Confirmation of the appointment of Gregory A. Brilhante, Esq. to the Licensing BoardJan 9, 2024 · Confirm the appointment
Passed 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays p. 1
Unanimous
Confirmation of the reappointment of Victor Farias as Veterans' Grave OfficerJan 9, 2024 · Confirm the reappointment
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order to accept and expend a grant of $25,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies for an Asphalt Art InitiativeJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order to accept and expend a grant of $1,342,365 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Municipal Public Safety Staffing InitiativeJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order to accept and expend a grant of $653,973.25 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety InitiativeJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $16,000 to the CARE Fund at Bristol Community College to help off-set short-term financial needs of Fall River studentsJan 9, 2024 · Approve the proposal
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $699,500 to purchase police vehicles, crime cameras and traffic lightsJan 9, 2024 · Approve the proposal
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $38,500 to purchase a passenger van for the Office of Veterans' ServicesJan 9, 2024 · Approve the proposal
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and deed for 138 Hartwell Street (Parcel ID# N21-0001)Jan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed ordinance amendments to Sections 50-302 and 50-305 of the Code re: Emergency Medical Services and Corporation Counsel positionsJan 9, 2024 · Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed ordinance amendment re: mattress disposal feeJan 9, 2024 · Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Order to declare four (4) damaged police vehicles as surplus propertyJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Traffic Commission recommending amendment to the traffic ordinancesJan 9, 2024 · Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution that Administration maintain the Telephone Operator position in Municipal BudgetJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License for Paul J. Amarello d/b/a Ray's Auto Sales, Inc. located at 707 Brayton AvenueJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Curb removal of 11 feet at 125 Ratcliffe Street for Charles and Jennifer LecornJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Curb removal of 18 feet at 2089 Blossom Road for Carlos Abad, 975 Plymouth Avenue, Apt. 1Jan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers, Private Livery Drivers, and Private Livery Vehicles (2024)Jan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License Renewals for Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc. (400 Second Street), Saber Auto Body, Inc. (231 Bedford Street), and Deschenes Auto Body Repair, Inc. (751 Eastern Avenue)Jan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Hank's Garage (55 Murray Street), Sullivan Tire Co., Inc (456 Rodman Street), and Rodman Repair, Inc. (771 Rodman Street)Jan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Transfer for License No. 281 located at 80 William S. Canning Boulevard from John J. Mattie, Jr. d/b/a Mattie Imports, Inc. to David Rosenburg, RAH Fall River-VW, LLC, d/b/a Audi Fall River/Volkswagen Fall RiverJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
City Council meeting schedule for 2024, as amendedJan 9, 2024 · Adopt the order, as amended
Passed Unanimous p. 5

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