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August 11, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 72 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:55 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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr.
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 84 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
4 Tanios Barbour, 21 Second Street, Taunton, MA, d/b/a Barbour Auto Sales Trust, for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 673 Bedford Street, on Lot M-10-0009, Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 84 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 84 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
6:00 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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr.
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Discussion with City Planner re: uncompleted subdivisions
Minutes, page 96 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
3 Mayor and order requesting approval of a five year contract for school bus , transportation with Whaling City Transit, Inc. totaling $2,603,982.00 for the first year of Special Education Transportation, Bus Monitors, and Summer Transportation
Minutes, page 97 · 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 Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 100 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:43 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:43 p.m., with Councilor Peckham absent . and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr.
66 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #15 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take item #15 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
To waive the rules to allow Attorney Matthew Thomas and Marc Lederman who are non Fail River residents to address the City Council
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Attorney Matthew Thomas and Marc Lederman who are non Fail River residents to address the City Council, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports
5 Order — Sale of former Police Station located at 158 Bedford Street to Wetherfield, LLC for $10,000
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To take item #24a out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take item #24a out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To amend the order to include, "with each subsequent year to be increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)"
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to amend the order to include, "with each subsequent year to be increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)", with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and proposed FY21 Municipal Budget
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
2 Mayor and order establishing spending limits of Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2021 ©
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: Abutters Lot Program
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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinance - Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police
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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
4a Mayor and proposed ordinance - Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police: Appropriating $871,150.00 from Community Preservation Act funds for FY 2021 Community Projects 45,000.00 CPA Administrative Expenditures
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 Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
4b Mayor and proposed ordinance - Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police: Community Preservation Committee 2020 Final Report , e $54,900.00 for open space/recreation — Bioreserve Conservation Land Acquisition — Public
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. e $60,000.00 for open space/recreation — bond year 3 — Mt.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To approve the funding
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the funding, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. e $78,000.00 for open space/recreation — bond year 2 ~ Bioreserve Project land acquisition — Public On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the funding, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. e $150,000.00 for Historic Preservation — Maritime Museum — Private/Non- Profit On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the funding, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. e $130,000.00 for .” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To approve the funding
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to approve the funding, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
To approve the funding
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to approve the funding, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. e $50,000.00 for Historic Preservation — Bank Street Armory — Public On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to approve the funding, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
To approve $115,000.00 for the Adams House Project ($15,000.00 from Historic Preservation and $100,000.00 from Community Housing) to be added to Historic Preservation increasing the line item to $717,000.00 and refer back to the Community Preservation Committee for their reconsideration
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas to approve $115,000.00 for the Adams House Project ($15,000.00 from Historic Preservation and $100,000.00 from Community Housing) to be added to Historic Preservation increasing the line item to $717,000.00 and refer back to the Community Preservation Committee for their reconsideration, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting and Council President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order, with Councilor Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. e $45,000.00 — Administrative On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
6 Mayor and order re: a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure from Sandra Greaux, G-03-0086, 45 William Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Attorney Matthew Thomas to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Attorney Matthew Thomas to answer questions, with Councilor Peckham.absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
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, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
7 Mayor requesting the confirmation of the following reappointments..
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items #7a through #7g together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items #7a through #7g together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
7g Mayor requesting the confirmation of the following reappointments..: Victor Farias to the Community Preservation Committee .
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointments, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
8 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Stephanie Perry to the Board of Health
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
9 Mayor requesting approval to reset a restored World War Memorial Plaque at the Veteran's Center located at 755 Pine Street
Minutes, page 7 · 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, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Priority Communications
10 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
11 City Planner re: uncompleted subdivisions
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
12 Corporation Counsel legal opinion re: Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the opinion be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
13 Corporation Counsel legal opinion re: Attendance of Corporation Counsel at City Council Meetings .
Minutes, page 8 · 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, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
14 Request for street opening in pavement less than five years old on 522 Buffinton Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To take items #16 through #18 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items #16 through #18 together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Committee Reports
18 Communication — City resident regarding flooding on Hyacinth Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #16 through #18 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 items #16 through #18 be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
19 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance, accompanied by an emergency preamble, be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance, accompanied by an emergency preamble, be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
20 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance, be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance, be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
21 Proposed Ordinance — EMT Basic Position
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance, be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance, be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
22 Proposed Ordinances — Water and Sewer Rates
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
The minutes record the count as 4 yeas and 4 nays but do not make clear how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Kilby)
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 Pelletier, 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 Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To reconsider the vote to table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PonteNo: Dionne, PereiraAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to reconsider the vote to table the matter, with Councilors Dionne and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
That the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PonteNo: Dionne, PereiraAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays that the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble, with Councilors Dionne and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
To pass the proposed ordinance, accompanied by an emergency preamble, through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, PonteNo: Dionne, Lee, PereiraAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to pass the proposed ordinance, accompanied by an emergency preamble, through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Dionne, Trott Lee and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To request the Administration convene
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to request the Administration convene with the Committee on Finance in September to begin discussions regarding the water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2022, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
24 Resolution — Review duties and compensation of all Boards and Commissions
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer items #23 and #24 to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer items #23 and #24 to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To take item #47 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take item #47 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
24b Resolution — Review duties and compensation of all Boards and Commissions: Joseph DaSilva to the Board of Park Commissioners (tabled 7-14-2020)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
To confirm both appointments
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Dionne, Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to confirm both appointments, with Councilors Dionne, Pam Laliberte and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
25 Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to discuss utilizing City-owned assets for the use of advertising
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 11 · 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, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
26 Committee on Finance convene to discuss solid waste and recycling
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
27 City Council request State Auditor review Employee Health Insurance and Solid Waste Division accounts
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Citations
28 Atlantis Charter School Top Ten Students: Brayden Bergeron Tristen Bigos Taisha Garcia Grace Kpor Marley Levy Michelle Medeiros Victoria Pimentel Sierra Soares Eduarda Tacach Kalie Viveiros
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
29 Tanios Barbour, 21 Second Street, Taunton, MA, d/b/a Barbour Auto Sales Trust, for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 673 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 12 · 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 Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Hearings To Be Scheduled
32 Estes Lane, extending from Lark Street to (old) Lower Stafford Road
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To table items #30 through #32
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to table items #30 through #32, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
33 Claims
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
34 Planning Board Minutes — June 15, 2020 Meeting
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
To take items #35 and #36 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #35 and #36 together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
36 Regular Meeting of the City Council — July 14, 2020
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #35 and #36
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to approve items #35 and #36, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
37 Communication from Sen. Michael Rodrigues re: use of funding from the CARES Act
Minutes, page 12 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
38 Communication from StoneMandia, LLC re: Trinity Solar — Application for Solicitor's Permit
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To take items #39 and #40 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #39 and #40 together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
40 Communication from Collin Dias re: forensic audit
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #39 and #40 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that items #39 and #40 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To take items #41 and #42 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #41 and #42 together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
41 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Collin Dias re: July 14, 2020 alleged violation by the Fall River City Council A2. Open Meeting Law Complaint from Collin Dias re: July 28, 2020 alleged violation by the Fall River City Council Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer items #41 and #42 to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer items #41 and #42 to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
To take items #43 through #45 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #43 through #45 together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
45 National Grid re: 2020 Yearly Operational Plan
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #43 through #45 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 items #43 through #45 be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
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 Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Tabled Matters , ,
46 Planning Board recommendation for the acceptance of Lynwood Street extending from Mariano Bishop Boulevard to a dead end along with Way Street, as amended (tabled 7-14-2020)
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Conimunications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 43a Drainlayer License — JDQ Excavating, LLC
Minutes, page 14 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting. oe Approved, August 12, 2020, Paul Coogan, Mayor President called for a two minute recess to allow documents to be signed at 11:42 p.m. and reconvened at 11:44 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 14 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 11:45 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:45 p.m., with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
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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