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January 28, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 43 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:50 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, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Paul Cantelmo, 140 Ash Street, Fall River, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing ‘ Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway" Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 140 Ash Street 34.7' 4.8' 0' 39.5' 440 Ash Street and 144 Ash Street are single family residences which abut each other on Ash Street.
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
2 Kathleen Hurley, 144 Ash Street, Fall River, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 144 Ash Street 16.6' 7.9 ‘0 24.5" .
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
3 Stanley Webb, 9 McCabe Street, Dartmouth, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway ‘ Access Access 334 Newton Street 42' 7' 0' 19' The petitioner's original driveway construction at this single family home was 12 feet. The property
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Kilby)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
4 64 Stevens Street, LLC, 31 Nelson Way, Mansfield, MA for permission to store 24,000 gallons of gasoline and 24,000 gallons of gasoline/diesel, for a total of 48,000 gallons underground at 64 Stevens Street on Lot E-27-0004, Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow non-Fall River residents to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow non-Fall River residents to speak, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:23 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:23 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
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., Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Increase efficiency of inspections and implementing Chapter 148A. The purpose of Chapter 148A is to enforce violations of the state fire code. Revenue generated by Chapter 148A must be used on enforcement, training and education of Fire Prevention
Minutes, page 57 · Agenda packet · Video
To fift item #3 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to fift item #3 from the table, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To take items #3 and #4 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #3 and #4 together, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:41 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:41 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
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., Leo O. Pelletier, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
31 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and loan order - $2,100,000.00 for the purchase of snow removal equipment
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Director of Community Maintenance to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Community Maintenance to answer questions, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
2b Mayor and orders as follows:: Loan Order - $2,219,000.00 for street repair
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted and the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted and the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luis Gonsalves to the Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
4 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of John R. Erickson to the Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
5 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joan Medeiros to the Redevelopment Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
6 Traffic Commission 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 Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
Resolutions
7 The Committee on Finance convene to discuss the matter of police details at Northeast Alternatives
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
8 The City Council extending gratitude to surrounding Fire Departments for their assistance at the County Street fire on January 13, 2020
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution and send a letter of thanks to all the surrounding Fire Departments for their mutual aid on January 13, 2020
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution and send a letter of thanks to all the surrounding Fire Departments for their mutual aid on January 13, 2020, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
To take items #9 and #10 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #9 and #10 together, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Peckham)
Citations
10 Ron Gagnon "Coach Bear' — For his years of commitment and volunteerism to both High School Football and the Fall River Falcons
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #9 and #10
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #9 and #10, with Councilor Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Laliberte)
Orders —- Hearings
11 Paul Cantelmo, 140 Ash Street, requests the removal of 4 feet 8 inches at 140 Ash Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
12 Kathleen Hurley, 144 Ash Street requests the removal of 7 feet 9 inches at 144 Ash Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
13 Stanley Webb, 9 McCabe Street, Dartmouth, MA, requests the removal of 7 feet at 334 Newton Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Linda MV.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
14 64 Stevens Street, LLC, 31 Nelson Way, Mansfield, MA — to store 48,000 gallons underground at 64 Stevens Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Orders - Miscellaneous
15 Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body at 633 Lawton Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira - absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
16 Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body at 633 Lawton Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
17 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
18 Structure over a public way — permanent eight inch sign for the Rotary Club of Fall River, at the corner of Robeson Street and Highland Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the structure over a public way
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the structure over a public way, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
19 Planning Board Minutes — December 9, 2019 Meeting
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 Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
20 City Council Committee on Finance — January 14, 2020
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
21 Regular Meeting of the City Council — January 14, 2020
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To take items #22 through #26 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #22 through #26 together, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
26 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 26 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #22 through #26 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that items #22 through #26 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Items filed late
Late 6a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an Emergency Preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteAbsent: Kilby, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Late 6b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Late 6c Communication — Mayor and proposed ordinance re: approval process for park =~ projects
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
Late 6d Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Commonwealth Avenue
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an Emergency Preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteAbsent: Kilby, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt an Emergency Preamble, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:06 p.m., with Councilors Kilby and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
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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