March 10, 2020

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 6:50 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte

Absent: None

19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Priority Matters

1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Ferreira to the Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

2 Mayor and order appropriating $1,870,294 from the General Fund Stabilization Fund to the following Employer Trust Fund $1,000,000 School Appropriation $ 870,294

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)

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3 Mayor and order authorizing the School Committee to enter into a five year contract for transportation services with Tremblay's Bus Company, LLC

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)

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Priority Communications

4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)

5a Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of streets as follows:: Lynwood Street extending from Mariano Bishop Boulevard to a dead end along with Way Street, as amended

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To request a legal opinion regarding the developer's responsibility to accept and pave the street and that the matter be tabled

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to request a legal opinion regarding the developer's responsibility to accept and pave the street and that the matter be tabled.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)

5b Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of streets as follows:: Granite Street extending from Purchase Street to Rock Street

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To request information from the Director of Traffic and that the matter be tabled

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to request information from the Director of Traffic and that the matter be tabled.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)

5c Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of streets as follows:: Small Street extending from President Avenue to a dead end

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and the order be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)

5d Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of streets as follows:: Tone Street extending from Freedom Street to a dead end

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and the order be granted leave to withdraw

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Christopher, it was unanimously voted that the recommendation be accepted and placed on file and the order be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby)

Resolutions

6 Committee on Finance convene with a representative from Comcast to discuss various services and programs

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Citations

7 Shawny Smith — In recognition of his strength and bravery

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the citation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items #8 through #10 together

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #8 through #10 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt items #8 through #10

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #8 through #10.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)

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Communications: Invitations —- Petitions

11 Claims

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)

12 Communication from AFSCME Local #1202 President regarding professional paramedics of Fall River

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)

13 Planning Board Minutes ~— January 13, 2020

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the minutes 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 that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items #14 through #19 together

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #14 through #19 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve items #14 through #19

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve items #14 through #19.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)

20 Attorney General response to Open Meeting Law Complaint from Collin Dias re: January 10, 2020 alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Health and Environment Affairs

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)

Adjournment

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 8:38 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:38 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)