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July 14, 2020
2 meetings this evening, 57 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 190 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
1 Thomas St. Realty Trust, LLC, 1250 Meridian Street, for the removal of curbing as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway . Access Access 349 County Street 12' 8 0' 20' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 8 feet of curbing to the existing 12 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 190 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
2 John M. Viveiros, 990 Maple Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: 35 Existing . Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 990 Maple Street 16' 4 0' 20' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 4 feet of curbing to the existing 16 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 191 · 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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
3 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for one joint pole re-location as follows Second Street One (1) joint pole re-location National Grid requests to relocate Pole 26 at Second Street per customer request. The pole will be
Minutes, page 191 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows County Street One (1) new pole location The petitioner requests to install a new 35 foot pole approximately 48 feet west of existing pole #20.
Minutes, page 191 · 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 Laliberte 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 Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
5 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Riggenbach Road and Innovation Way at Airport Road National Grid requests to install approximately 250 feet of four 5" concrete encased conduits from the
Minutes, page 192 · 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)
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)
6 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows Sykes Road and Currant Road - National Grid requests to install approximately 550 feet of nine 5" concrete encased conduits on Sykes Road from existing manhole #4 to the new four way manhole at the intersection of Sykes Road and
Minutes, page 192 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 192 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:43 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:43 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
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
44 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Regular Meeting Of The City Council
1b Mayor and orders as follows:: Community Preservation Committee 2020 Final Report
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table items 1a and 1b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table items 1a and 1b.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and order rescinding the July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2021
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the order be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and order for August Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2021
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor and request to submit Quarter 4 Budget Report in August
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and appropriation order for FY 2020 year-end obligations as follows: FROM Administrative, Salaries $ 24,777 Administrative, Expenses $ 175,000 Police, Salaries $ 280,223 TOTAL: $ 480,000 TO Community Maintenance, Expenses $ 330,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
6 Mayor and proposed ordinances for FY 2021 water and sewer rates
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 Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
7 Mayor and order requesting the approval of a five year contract for school bus transportation with Whaling City Transit, Inc. totaling $2,609,982.00 for the first year of Special Education Transportation, Bus Monitors, and Summer Transportation.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the clerical error on the agenda to read $2,603,982
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to amend the clerical error on the agenda to read $2,603,982.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To waive the rules to allow the 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 Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
8 Mayor and order gifting 250 cobblestones for the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Wall
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
9b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Joseph DaSilva to the Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To table items #9a and #9b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table items #9a and #9b.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
9c Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Jo Ann Bentley to the Fall River Housing Authority
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
To take items #10a and #10b together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items #10a and #10b together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
10b Mayor requesting the confirmation of the following reappointments:: Helen Rego to the Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm both appointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm both appointments.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
11 Communication from the City President to Corporation Counsel re: meeting attendance
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
12 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
13 Corporation Counsel opinion re: control of monuments and memorials in City parks
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the opinion 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 opinion be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
14 Request for street opening in pavement less than five years oid on Sykes and Currant Roads
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pelletier)
Resolutions
15 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation establish an Oversight Committee to annually report on the finances, efficiencies, and needs of City departments
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
16 Committee on Finance convene with Administration to discuss performance audits
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
17 Committee on Public Safety convene with the Director of Traffic to discuss safety concerns on Wilson Road
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
18 Hydrangea plant be named the official flower of the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding . ornamental prior to the word flower
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by adding . ornamental prior to the word flower.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
That the resolution be adopted, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
To take items #19 through #21 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items #19 through #21 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Citations
21 Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Top Ten Fall River Students: ; Dominic Bento Erica Cunin Guasco Alex Goncalo Liona Marsland Justin Martel Gabriel Worsley
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #19 through #21 after being read by the City Clerk
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #19 through #21 after being read by the City Clerk.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To take items #22 and #23 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #22 and #23 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Orders: Hearings
23 John M. Viveiros, 990 Maple Street — Total of 20 feet at 990 Maple Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #22 and #23
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #22 and #23.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To take items #24 through #27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #24 through #27 together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
27 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 850 feet of underground conduit on Sykes and Currant Roads
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #24 through #27
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #24 through #27.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
28 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers Robert MacDougall Ill Luis Perez Miranda Shawn Pinto Second Hand License Renewal Natasha Vera d/b/a Finders Keepers located at 427 Second Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
29 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Fouad Rechmani, JC Gas, LLC, located at 537 Bedford Street David Saber, Eleventh Street Assoc., Inc., located at 50 Sixth Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
30 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 329 located at 193 Oak Grove Avenue from Edward A.
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
31 Claims
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To take items #32 through #35 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #32 through #35 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
35 Regular Meeting of the City Council — June 23, 2020
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #32 through #385
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve items #32 through #385.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
To take items #36a and #36b together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #36a and #36b together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
36b Drainlayer Licenses:: Biszko Contracting Corp.
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #36a and #36b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve items #36a and #36b.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
37 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Collin Dias re: June 23, 2020 alleged violation by Fall River City Council
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
38 Communication from Collin Dias re: trash complaint hotline
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Tabled Matters
39 Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of Lynwood Street extending from Mariano Bishop Boulevard to a dead end along with Way Street, as amended
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To have a joint meeting
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to have a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss all subdivisions with streets that have not been accepted and the reasons why they have not been completed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Items filed late
Late 14a Resolution — Police Details at Northeast Alternatives
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 18a The Committee on Finance convene with the Chief of Police and the Mayor to discuss a plan to address the increase in violent crimes and the financial aspects of the Police Department
Minutes, page 8 · 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)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 36c Drainlayer License — Khoury Excavating, Inc.
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 11:37 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:37 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
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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