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
Taxicab Driver license for Duane Christopher ShealeyFeb 25, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License Renewals for David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto (14-26 Burns Street) and Carl Garcia d/b/a Carl's Collision Center, Inc. (1591 Bay Street)Feb 25, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Renewal for David Fernandes d/b/a Distinctive Auto (14-26 Burns Street)Feb 25, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License Transfer for License No. 21 at 96 Alden Street from John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body & Sales Inc. to Christopher Melo d/b/a Melo's Collision & Custom LLCFeb 25, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Transfer for License No. 31 at 96 Alden Street from John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body & Sales Inc. to Christopher Melo d/b/a Melo's Collision & CustomFeb 25, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Claims against the CityFeb 25, 2025 · To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo for We Love Children Fund Organization, May 3, 2025, at 20 Star StreetFeb 25, 2025 · To approve the application
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Drainlayer Licenses for Mitchell Associates Construction Corp. and WC Excavation, LLCFeb 25, 2025 · To approve the applications
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to the traffic ordinancesFeb 25, 2025 · To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Planning Board Minutes of December 11, 2024 and January 8, 2025Feb 25, 2025 · That the Planning Board minutes be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Citations for Student Veterans of America Chapter of Bristol Community College and officers CJ Camacho, Talos Farris, Jerone Harper, Kayla Harvey, Silvia Jones, John Montiero, Maximus Poole, Joseph SchrankFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the citations
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Appointment of Ben Feitelberg to the Redevelopment AuthorityFeb 11, 2025 · To confirm the appointment
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Reappointment of Joseph Pereira to the Zoning Board of AppealsFeb 11, 2025 · To confirm the appointment
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order declaring 112 Flint Street (former Davol School) (Parcel ID# K-14-0011) surplus to allow for dispositionFeb 11, 2025 · To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order declaring 138 Hartwell Street (former Silvia School) (Parcel ID# N21-001) surplus to allow for dispositionFeb 11, 2025 · To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order accepting a donation in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually from Deborah and Richard Danner to the Fall River Public LibraryFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Proposed zoning amendments re Apartment District (A-2)Feb 11, 2025 · To refer the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to the Planning Board
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order appropriating $1,816,444 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2026 community projectsFeb 11, 2025 · To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Request to establish ordinances creating the positions of Museum Security Officer of Public Library Services and Processing Archivist of Public Library ServicesFeb 11, 2025 · To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Quitclaim Deed conveying property at 2501 South Main Street from Fall River Redevelopment Authority to Fall River School CommitteeFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Amendment to lease agreement between Fall River Redevelopment Authority and Fall River School Department for 2501 South Main StreetFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Request for revocation of Second Hand Article Store license for Joey A. Pacheco d/b/a Pacheco's Furniture at 255 South Main StreetFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Traffic Commission recommendations amending traffic ordinancesFeb 11, 2025 · To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution to convene with representatives from Gates of Hope Incorporated and Administration to discuss options to help Gates of Hope Incorporated continue work for Flint Neighborhood citizensFeb 11, 2025 · That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Withdrawn Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution to convene with Board of Park Commissioners, City Administrator, and Fall River Police Department to discuss concerns regarding unauthorized use of public parksFeb 11, 2025 · That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Withdrawn Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution that the Capital Improvement Plan be approved by the City CouncilFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with City Administrator, Director of Traffic and Parking, Director of Community Maintenance, and Fall River Police Department to discuss emergency parking bans ordinance amendmentsFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Curb removal of 8 feet for a total opening of 28 feet at 209 Adams Street for John DacostaFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Curb removal of 15 feet for a total opening of 39 feet, 6 inches at 146 Eighteenth Street for ICC Investments LLC, 78 Melville StreetFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License for Aline Coutinho Souza d/b/a C&A Auto Body Inc. located at 83 Mulberry StreetFeb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers Jean P. Charlot and Edise Parson, Private Livery Driver Laura Rodriguez, and Private Livery Vehicles for New Generation Transportation (4 vehicles)Feb 11, 2025 · To adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
ClaimsFeb 11, 2025 · To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Department of Environmental Protection (Waterways Regulation Program) notice re license application for Donald Scott and Mary Lou Church, South Watuppa Pond, 1040 Dickinson StreetFeb 11, 2025 · That the notice be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency notice re public hearing on February 11, 2025, for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for Seven Hills Foundation, Inc., and affiliatesFeb 11, 2025 · That the notice be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Department of Environmental Protection notice re issuance of Draft Waterways Permit within Mount Hope BayFeb 11, 2025 · That the notice be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Nelson Rego to the Cultural CouncilJan 28, 2025 · Confirm the appointment
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Eric Kelly to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate)Jan 28, 2025 · Confirm the reappointment
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and confirmation of the reappointments of John Ferreira and Gloria Pacheco to the Planning BoardJan 28, 2025 · Confirm the reappointments
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and request to deliver State of the City address on March 11, 2025Jan 28, 2025 · That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and request for a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee on April 8, 2025 re development of FY2026 budgetJan 28, 2025 · Accept and place on file
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and order to transfer $2,500,000.00 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to the Employer Health Trust FundJan 28, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 2 Budget ReportJan 28, 2025 · Refer the report to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinancesJan 28, 2025 · Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Not listed
Order - New England Power Company petition - Copicut Road and Quanipaug Road transmission linesJan 28, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Not recorded p. 2
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Creation of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Budget and ComplianceJan 28, 2025 · That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Creation of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Budget and ComplianceJan 28, 2025 · That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Short-Term RentalsJan 28, 2025 · Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution requesting the Committee on Finance convene with the City Administrator, the Director of City Operations and the Building Inspector to discuss safety concerns regarding the Pearl Street Parking Garage and the Third Street Parking GarageJan 28, 2025 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution requesting the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs and the Committee on Public Safety convene with interested parties to discuss ongoing environmental and safety concerns in the Copicut neighborhoodJan 28, 2025 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution requesting the Committee on Finance convene with the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, the Director of Financial Services, the Chairperson of the Board of Assessors, and the Veterans' Services Officer to discuss potential tax exemptions for veterans, related to the HERO ActJan 28, 2025 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 3

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