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April 14, 2020
2 meetings this evening, 35 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:30 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
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 49 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:35 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
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
34 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Susana Ribeiro to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
1b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: William Walker to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
1c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: James Gibney to the Board of Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
1d Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Richard Mancini to the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
1e Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Connie Soule to the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
1f Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Lorraine Sherry to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
1g Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Caroline Burton to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment, with President Ponte abstaining because she is a real estate broker.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
1h Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Brenda L. Costa to the Council on Aging
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To.confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to.confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
1i Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: Alan J. Rumsey, Esq. as Cable Television Agent
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
1ij Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments/reappointments:: William G. Kenney to City Planner position
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
And 1 abstention
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: LeeAbstained: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay, and 1 abstention, with Councilor Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Dionne abstaining because she previously served on the Redevelopment Authority with Mr.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
3 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget for Emergency Management Division
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2021 water and sewer rates
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
5 Mayor and resolution for CDA Year One Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 5 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Dionne, Pam Laliberte, Trott Lee and President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
6 Mayor and appropriation of $28,386.70 from the EMS Stabilization Fund to the Port Security Fund
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the financial transfer
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Lee, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the financial transfer, with Councilors Cadime, Trott Lee and President Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
7 Mayor and proposed ordinance amendments to the floodplain district boundaries and base flood elevation data ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
8 Community Preservation Committee and amended grant agreement for the Ben and Nate building located at 162-166 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order approving the amended agreement
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order approving the amended agreement.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Priority Communications
9 Board of Election Commissioners - official results of March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Ordinances
10 Proposed Ordinance — Chapter 86 Zoning update
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Resolutions
11 Committee on Finance convene to discuss personal protection equipment for first responders
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
12 City Council request Comcast adjust rates to reduce the financial impact of COVID-19
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
13 City Council and Administration discuss methods to lessen financial burden of citizens and businesses during times of statewide emergencies
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
14 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation meet to develop a strategy to allow continuous operation of the City Council through telecommunications or other forms of technology during times of emergency
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
Orders: Miscellaneous
17b Auto Body Shop License Renewals:: Karen L. isabel d/b/a Karen's Collision Specialist - 70 Jepson Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt item 17a
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt item 17a.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
To adopt item 17b, pending approval from the Fall River Fire Department
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt item 17b, pending approval from the Fall River Fire Department.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
18 Claim
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claim to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the claim to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
To take items 19 through 21 together
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to take items 19 through 21 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
21 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes - December 19, 2019
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
22 City Council Committee on Finance — February 25, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the minutes be approved.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
23 Regular City Council Meeting ~ February 11, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the minutes be approved.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
24 Emergency street opening - 240 Dover Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
25 Drainlayer license - Farland Corporation, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the drainlayer license.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
26 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 314 East Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:37 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to adjourn at 9:37 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, 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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