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June 23, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 36 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:15 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
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 94 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
1 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows: Harrison Street One (1) new pole location National Grid requests to install a new solely owned pole on Harrison Street. The pole will be approximately 47 feet from pole 3 and 63 feet from pole 4, and will be numbered 4-30. This pole is to
Minutes, page 94 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows: Quarry Street One (1) new pole location National Grid requests to install a new pole 21-30 at Quarry Street. in accordance with Plan No.
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:21 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:21 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
6:20 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Kilby left the meeting at 9:45 p.m
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Mayor and continuing appropriation (One Twelfth Budget) A PowerPoint presentation was made by the Director of Financial Services regarding the One Twelfth Budget. She also provided an overview of parking meter receipts, meals taxes, ,
Minutes, page 104 · Agenda packet · Video
To send a letter to the State Delegation requesting guidance on the use of the $7.9 million dollars that was awarded to the City of Fall River from the CARES Act (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to send a letter to the State Delegation requesting guidance on the use of the $7.9 million dollars that was awarded to the City of Fall River from the CARES Act (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes).” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
4 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget for Emergency Medical Services Division
Minutes, page 105 · 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
5 Mayor and revised Fiscal Year 2021 budget for Water and Sewer Divisions
Minutes, page 105 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full council for action, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 106 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:37 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:37 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
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, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
27 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and communication continuing appropriation (One Twelfth Budget)
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
2 Mayor and resolution re: boundaries of Waterfront/Downtown HD Zone to include the Adams House, 1168 Highland Avenue
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
1 abstention to adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 abstention to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Ponte abstaining and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
3a Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments:: Ann Elizabeth Keane to Redevelopment Authority
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
3b Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments:: Ricky P. Sahady to 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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
3d Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments:: Joseph DaSilva to Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the appointments be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the appointments be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
3e Mayor requesting confirmation of appointments:: Nelia Raposo as Administrative Assistant to Board of Assessors/Administrator of Assessing
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
4 Mayor and order to accept gift of appliances and furniture from American Freight to the Fall River Fire Department
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
5a Mayor and orders:: Accepting gift of 250 cobblestones from Bank Street Neighborhood Association
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
5b Mayor and orders:: Request authorization to enact a Compost Recycling Program
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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
6 Mayor and appropriation order for FY20 year-end obligations as follows: FROM Administrative Service, Salaries $ 74,681 Community Maintenance, Salaries $ 264,103 Mayor, Salaries $ 14,340 Snow Removal, Salaries $ 21,169 Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries $ 250,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
7 Board of Election Commissioners and warrants for the State Preliminary Election on September 1, 2020 and the State Election/Presidential Election on November 3, 2020
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
8 Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of Granite Street extending from Purchase Street to Rock Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Orders: Hearings
10 Massachusetts Electric Company — one new pole on Harrison Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
11 Massachusetts Electric Company — one new pole on Quarry Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To take items #12 through #14 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #12 through #14 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Orders - Miscellaneous
14 Auto Body Shop License Renewal Fausto Ortiz d/b/a Auto Rally, Inc. at 1033 Pleasant Street ,
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #12 through #14
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #12 through #14, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
To take items #16 through #19 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #16 through #19 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
19 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 9, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place on file items #16 through #17 and approve items #18 and #19
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to accept and place on file items #16 through #17 and approve items #18 and #19, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports , (filed late)
Late 8a Emergency Medical Services Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Late 8b Revised FY21 Budget for Water and Sewer Divisions
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Pelletier, PonteNo: Dionne, Lee, Peckham, PereiraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Dionne, Trott Lee, Christopher Peckham and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services and the Administrator of Community Utilities to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services and the Administrator of Community Utilities to answer questions, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To reconsider the previous motion
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: Dionne, LeeAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to reconsider the previous motion, with Councilors Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
To adopt the Revised Fiscal Year 2021 Budget for the Water and Sewer Divisions
Yes: Cadime, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteNo: Dionne, Lee, PereiraAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the Revised Fiscal Year 2021 Budget for the Water and Sewer Divisions, with Councilors Dionne, Trott Lee and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
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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