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February 25, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 32 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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Cadime arrived at 5:53 p.m
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
1 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan The Temporary City Administrator/Director of Financial Services provided a brief overview of the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. She stated that the Administration has worked diligently with all
Minutes, page 67 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan The Temporary City Administrator/Director of Financial Services provided a brief overview of the Five Year Capital improvement Plan. Councilor Pereira stated that there are a few traffic signals that have been knocked down and have not been replaced. She then asked the
Minutes, page 163 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
3 Five Year Financial Forecast The Temporary City Administrator/Director of Financial Services stated that they are in the early stages of preparing the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. We have received from all departments their requests and some departments have included enhancements or wish list items. She then stated
Minutes, page 164 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council to be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council to be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Resolution — Police Details at Northeast Alternatives
Minutes, page 164 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 165 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:09 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · 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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Joyce Coelho to the Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
1c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Joseph Pereira to the Board of Appeals
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
1d Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Christopher M. Peckham to the Tax Increment Financing Board
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
1e Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Ann O'Neil-Souza to the Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
1f Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Tammy Moutinho as Purchasing Agent
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Temporary City Administrator/Director of Financial Services to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Temporary City Administrator/Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: Lee
From the minutes
“On the previous motion to confirm the appointment, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Lee voting in the negative.”
2a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following reappointment:: David H. Saber to the Board of Appeals
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance regarding solid waste
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Resolutions
4 Committee on Finance convene to discuss Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
5 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss ordinances relating to site plan review
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
6 Designation of Veterans' Service Officer as contact and consultant for veteran's facilities, graves, monuments and memorials
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
7 Drive-thru food establishments provide trash receptacles in drive-thru line
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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
9 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene to discuss strategies to decrease solid waste and recycling costs
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
10 Committee on Finance convene to discuss a plan for downtown revitalization
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2020 Taxicab Driver: .
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
12 Auto Repair Shop License Renewais: Rabih Khoury, R & B, Inc. d/b/a Warren Auto Repair located at 857 Warren Street Antonio Pavao d/b/a Dave's Muffler Center, Inc. located at 697 Pleasant Street Antonio DeCouto d/b/a Tony's Towing and Auto Repair located at 69 Maple Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
13 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
14 Drainlayer License: DaSilva Landscaping & Construction, LLC
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
15 Structure over a public way — Banners for the Lebanese Mahrajan Festival located at Bedford Street at the Central Fire Station and South Main Street at Center Place
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the request.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
16 Massachusetts Department of Transportation response to safety concerns at the Intersection of William S. Canning Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
To take items #3a, 3b and 10a out of order as Councilor Lee had left the Council Chamber and returned for item #3b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #3a, 3b and 10a out of order as Councilor Lee had left the Council Chamber and returned for item #3b.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Items filed late
Late 3a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, with Councilor Lee absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Late 3b Five Year Financial Forecast
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the Five Year Financial Forecast be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the Five Year Financial Forecast be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Resolution — (filed late)
Late 10a Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss an abutters program for tax title properties
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 2b Mayor and order confirming appointment and approving employment agreement of John D. Lynch to the position of Fire Chief
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order confirming the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order confirming the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.” (Motion: Laliberte, 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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