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May 5, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 44 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:30 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
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 38 · 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, with Councilor Lee absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
1 Michael Couto, 555 Broadway, Fall River, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 555 Broadway on 277° 3' 0' 30' 7" Oliver Street .
Minutes, page 38 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Lee absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Lee absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
2 Steve Steen, 82 and 84 Harvard Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 82 Harvard Street 8 4 0' 12' 84 Harvard Street 8 4 0 12'
Minutes, page 39 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Lee absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Lee absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
3 Robert Medeiros, 97 Whittier Street, Fall River, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 97 Whittier Street 41' 19 0 60' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 19 feet of curbing to the existing 41 foot driveway opening
Minutes, page 39 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for a jointly-owned pole re-location for the following ' Robin Street One (1) pole re-location Relocate existing jointly owned Pole 2 on Robin Street approximately 30 feet northwest of its current
Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
5 Colbea Enterprises, LLC, 7 Starline Way, Cranston, RI for permission to store 24,000 gallons of unleaded/super gasoline and 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel, for a total of 30,000 gallons underground; an increase of 2,000 gallons at 372 Plymouth Avenue on Lot I-19-10, Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
6 Franklin Service Auto Care, LLC, 1101 North Main Street, Fall River, MA for permission to store two 2) 10,000 gallon tanks of regular gasoline, 5,000 gallons of super gasoline and 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel for a total of 30,000 gallons underground at 1101 North Main Street on Lot 0-07-0013, Assessors
Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
7 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Highland Avenue Massachusetts Electric Company requests to install approximately 200 feet of underground conduit and underground primary from Pole 113 in front of 2789 Highland Avenue, heading
Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
6:45 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 88 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:34 p.m
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 adjourn at 8:34 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, 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., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
30 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of lan Schachne to the position of Treasurer-Collector
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to alfow the Director of Financial Services to speak
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 waive the rules to alfow the Director of Financial Services to speak.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and order regarding a utility easement for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and Executive Order re: extension of real estate and personal property tax due dates, application deadlines and waiver of certain interest and penalties
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
4 Mayor and order appropriating $40,155.00 from the CPA Undesignated Fund to the CPA Historic Resources Preservation Projects for Little Theatre of Fall River
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
5 Mayor and order appropriating $1,200,000 from the State and County Assessments to the School Appropriation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
6 Mayor and order to transfer rights of interest in vehicular bridge on Weaver Street to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through MassDOT
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
7 Mayor and request to include the former Adams House located at 1168 Highland Ave.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the matter to the Planning Board, with President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
8b Mayor and orders re: the City of Fall River Public Schools and Solect Energy Development, LLC as follows: PILOT and lease agreement for use of the roof of the Durfee Field House
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules and allow the Chief Operating Officer, Kenneth Pacheco, to speak
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to waive the rules and allow the Chief Operating Officer, Kenneth Pacheco, to speak.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
To adopt both the Power Purchase Agreement and the PILOT and lease agreement for the use of the roof of the Durfee Field House
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt both the Power Purchase Agreement and the PILOT and lease agreement for the use of the roof of the Durfee Field House.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
9 Mayor and resolution re: Statement of interest for the Core Program of the Massachusetts School Building Authority on the former Stone School located on Globe Street The Chief Operating Officer, Kenneth C. Pacheco, gave a brief overview of the project. He also
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pereira, PonteNo: Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order, with Councilor Pelletier voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Priority Communications
10 State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues re: H4598, An Act to address challenges faced by Municipalities and state authorities resulting from COVID-19
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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Resolutions
11 Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss safety concerns at the intersection of North Main and Weaver Streets
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution to request that the committee also look at lighting and other areas of concern
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to amend the resolution to request that the committee also look at lighting and other areas of concern.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
12 Committee on Real Estate convene to discuss the possibility of selling parcels of land used for drainage improvements in the area
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)
To take items #13 and #14 together
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 to take items #13 and #14 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Orders: Hearings
14 Steve Steen, 82 and 84 Harvard Street, requests the removal of 8 feet at 82 and 84 Harvard Street for a total of 24 feet
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt both items #13 and #14
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 adopt both items #13 and #14.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
15 Robert Medeiros, 97 Whittier Street, requests the removal of 19 feet at 97 Whittier Street for a total of 60 feet
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
16 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. — one pole re-location on Robin Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
To take items #17 through #19 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 #17 through #19 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
19 Massachusetts Electric Company — installation of approximately 200 feet of underground conduit and underground primary on Highland Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To take adopt items #17 through #19
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 to take adopt items #17 through #19.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Orders: Miscellaneous
20 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2020 Taxicab Drivers: Rashaun T. Browne, Sr. John E. Fortes Kendra Ross Second Hand License Renewals William F. Leach d/b/a Marine Consignment of Fall River — 75 Ferry Street Melissa Resendes d/b/a Melissa's New to you — 2577 South Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
21 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Christopher Pineault d/b/a MP's Auto Repair located at 851 Globe Street Geoffrey Brisbon, Brisbon Diese! Service, Inc. located at 2524 North Main Street Bridgestone Retail Opp., LLC d/b/a Firestone Complete Auto Care located at 748
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
22 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Antonio F. Pinto, Pinto's Auto Repair and Sales, Inc. located at 2447 South Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
24 Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Assessors — March 10, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
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 approve the minutes.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
25 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 10, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
To table items #26] and #26p
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 table items #26] and #26p.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
To approve the drainlayer licenses
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas to approve the drainlayer licenses with the exception of #26j and #26p.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:52 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adjourn at 9:52 p.m.” (Motion: Pelletier, 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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