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January 14, 2020
2 meetings this evening, 34 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 34 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the three minute rule to allow Grace McDonald-Nay to finish her statement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the three minute rule to allow Grace McDonald-Nay to finish her statement, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Kilby)
2 Resolution — Discuss concerns regarding traffic, noise and air pollution in area of Northeast Alternatives, 999 Wm. S. Canning Boulevard Representative Alan Silvia stated that he has requested that the Massachusetts Department of
Minutes, page 35 · Agenda packet · Video
That the City Council forward a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, District 5 in support of the request made by Representative Alan Silvia
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the City Council forward a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, District 5 in support of the request made by Representative Alan Silvia, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes).” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules to allow non-Fall River residents to Speak
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow non-Fall River residents to Speak, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To forward the matter to the Committee on Public Safety and the Administration for action and recommendations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to forward the matter to the Committee on Public Safety and the Administration for action and recommendations, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 36 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:19 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:19 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Leo O. Pelletier
29 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
4 Mayor and communication regarding the Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and order for deeds in lieu of foreclosure for the following parcels: e D12-0014 Newhall Street e D20-0029 Spencer Street e D20-0030 Dickinson Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
3 Mayor and order correcting parcel ID on previously adopted order for land acquisition on Currant Road
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of John M. Ferreira to the Planning Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
6 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Stephen Gagliardi, MD to the Board of Heaith
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alan J. Rumsey to Corporation Counsel.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, PereiraNo: Cadime, Lee, PonteAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime, Trott Lee and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
Priority Communications
9 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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Resolutions
10 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation review the duties and compensation of all Boards and Commissions
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
11 Committee on Public Works and Transportation discuss the safety hazard created by limited lighting on public streets
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Cadime)
12 The Administration work with Oak Grove Cemetery to return historic and sacred items to their cemetery sites
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding "Be it further resolved that this matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation"
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding "Be it further resolved that this matter be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation", with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
13 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation review city ordinances relative to the confirmation of appointments.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Citations
14 Joseph Bucko — In recognition of his 100" birthday
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
15 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2020 Taxicab Drivers: Robert Benson Tanya E. Colon Susan Griego William Marshall Joseph F. Paiva Eric Pires Jonathan Riopelle Frank Santos Muhammad Shabzir Randy Wilding 2020 Private Livery Vehicle
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and*not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos auto Body at 389 Second Street Henry J. Pleiss Jr. d/b/a Hank's Garage at 55 Murray Street Kevin Doyle, Car Wars, Inc. at 2065 North Main Street Steven R. Nasiff, Rodman Repair, Inc.at 771 Rodman Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
17 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos auto Body at 389 Second Street , David Saber, Eleventh Street Assoc., Inc. d/b/a Saber Auto Body at 231 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
18 City Council meeting schedule from January through December 2020
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
19 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
To take items #20 through #24 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #20 through #24 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
24 Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 16, 2019
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #20 through #24
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve items #20 through #24, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
25 Notice of waterways application to the Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program for D&S Marine, Inc., 1338 Davol Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
To take items #26 and #27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to take items #26 and #27 together, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
27 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 1666 Robeson Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #26 and #27 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that items #26 and #27 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 9a Referral to the Committee on Public Safety and forwarding to the Administration for action and recommendations Resolution — Concerns regarding traffic, noise and air pollution in the area of
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Safety and forward to the Administration for action and recommendations
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 Safety and forward to the Administration for action and recommendations, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 13a City Council meet with involved parties to discuss the ongoing remediation projects for the King Philip Mill, Healy School, and Weaver Street Mill
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous (filed late)
Late 18a Fall River Taxi Service, Inc. — new application (License No. 15)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an Emergency Preamble for late filing
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble for late filing, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:37 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:37 p.m., with Councilor Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
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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