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September 8, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 67 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, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 198 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
1 Kevin Swist, 403 Albert Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing ToBe . Total . Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 403 Albert Street 15° 15° * Qo: 30' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 15 feet of curbing to the existing 15 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 198 · 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 Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
2 Master Builder Ministries, Inc., 54 Bedard Street, Fall River, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Driveway Curb to be Curb tobe New Driveway Opening Removed Replaced Opening , St. Joseph Street 27' 6" 3' 6" 0' 31'
Minutes, page 199 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
3 Patricia Charette, 1077 County Street, for the removal-of curbing as follows: .
Minutes, page 199 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
4 Brian Costa, 145 Dickinson Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 145 Dickinson Street 25° 49' 5" 0' 44' 5" The petitioner is requesting the removal of 19 feet 5 inches of curbing to the existing 25 foot driveway
Minutes, page 200 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
5 Nuno DaSilva, 370 Grattan Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 370 Grattan Street 18' 1¢ 0 32' The petitioner has an existing 16 foot driveway opening and is requesting the removal of an additional
Minutes, page 200 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
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)
6 Joann Bentley, 229 Highcrest Road, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing ' Proposed - . Existing To Be Total , Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway , Access Access 229 Highcrest Road 29 16 0 45! The petitioner is requesting the removal of 16 feet of curbing to the existing 29 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 200 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
7 Paulo A. Gouveia, 54 Nightingale Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed . Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 54 Nightingale Street 16 18 0' 34' , The petitioner is requesting the removal of 18 feet of curbing to the existing 16 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 201 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
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)
8 Bruno DaCruz, 879 Pearce Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: ; Existing Proposed - Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 879 Pearce Street 22 8" 16° 0' 38' 8" The petitioner has an existing 22 foot 8 inch driveway opening on the Stetson Street side of the property,
Minutes, page 201 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
9 Rui Sobreiro, 655-657 Robeson Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: ; Existing Proposed Existing To Be ‘Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 655-657 Robeson Street 14' 12) 0' 26 The petitioner is requesting the removal of 12 feet of curbing to the existing 14 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 201 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
10 Jasmine Investments, LLC, 242 Stafford Road, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 242 Stafford Road 22' 16 0' 38' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 16 feet of curbing to extend the existing 22 foot curb cut within
Minutes, page 202 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
11 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows Pleasant Street One (1) new pole location , The petitioner requests to install a 35 foot pole approximately 50 feet north of existing pole #10: This pole will be as a stub/guy pole to allow for future overhead primary extending down Front Street. In
Minutes, page 202 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 202 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:08 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input ; Preservation Society of Fall River, 263 Pine Street - Enforcement of the Purchase and Sales Agreement for the former Police Station located at 158 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 203 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow for a non-resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow for a non-resident to speak.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
To waive the rules to allow for a non-resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow for a non-resident to speak.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 207 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:02 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
42 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and appropriation order of $312,689,650.00 for Fiscal Year 2021
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Budget
Yes: Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Lee, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Budget with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Trott Lee, and President Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To take item #34 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to take item #34 out of order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
Orders: Miscellaneous
4 Order requesting the naming of the Veteran's Center located at 755 Pine Street in honor of Kenneth Joseph Boyer
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order renaming the Veteran's Center
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order renaming the Veteran's Center.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
Priority Matters
2 Mayor and order requesting renewal of the contract with Roselli, Clark and ‘ Associates to conduct the independent audit for FY2020
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Mary Sahady to the Housing Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Priority Communications
5 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
6 School Department Chief Operations Officer and the Building and Facilities Work and Improvement Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports
7 Resolution — Proposed digital billboards
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the matter be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
8 Communication — City resident regarding sewage treatment plant odors
Recommended by the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
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 Peckham, 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
12 Proposed Ordinance — Solid waste updates
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
13 Resolution — Establish an oversight committee to annually report on the finances, efficiencies, and needs of City Departments
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Peckham)
14 Resolution and Proposed Ordinance regarding an Abutters Lot Program
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution and proposed ordinance to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution and proposed ordinance to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
To refer the communication to Corporation Counsel to prepare a proposed ordinance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to Corporation Counsel to prepare a proposed ordinance.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Peckham)
16 Proposed Ordinance — Strike out "Official City Bag" from solid waste
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the item be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the item be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
17 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
18 Proposed Ordinance — EMT Basic Position
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pereira)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
19 Committee on Finance convene with Corporation Counsel and a representative of the Administration to discuss procedures for removal/appointment of Board members
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteNo: Pereira
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 resolution, with Councilor Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
20 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs. convene with the Dir. Of Community Maintenance, Dir. Of Cemetery and Trees, and representatives from the Board of Park Commissioners and Urban Tree Commission to discuss tree stump removals
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
21 Committee on Finance convene to discuss scheduling of future meetings in an effort to limit agenda items
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
Yes: PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, to adopt the resolution, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays with Councilor Pereira voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
22 Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convene with a representative from MassDevelopment to discuss the Transformative Development Initiative
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
To take items #23 through #33 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items #23 through #33 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
33 Massachusetts Electric Company — New pole location on Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #23 through #33
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #23 through #33.” (Motion: Lee, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
35 Light order — Corner of North Ogden Street and Bedford Street pole #372
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
36 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers: , Omar Awer Michael V. Friedlander David T. Rioux Anthony J. Winbush Mostafa Yakoob
Minutes, page 5 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
37 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Manuel Ferreira, J&S Auto Sales and Repair, Inc., located at 178 Aberdeen Street Jody Oliveira, Ground Earth, Inc., located at 232 Lapham Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
38 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 306 located at 1741 Stafford Road from Paul B.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
39 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
40c Drainlayer Licenses:: Thermo-Mechanical Systems Corp.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To take items #41 through #44 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to take items #41 through #44 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
44 Committee on Finance — July 14, 2020
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #41 through #44
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve items #41 through #44.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
45 Communication from Jason Rosati, CFO, Walter A. Furman Co., LLC, requesting the City relinquish rights, title, and interest in a portion of Center Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
To take item #46 and item #47 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #46 and item #47 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
47 Communication from Collin Dias re: Town of Gosnold
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #46 and #47 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that items #46 and #47 be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To take items #48 and #49 together and refer the items to Corporation , Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #48 and #49 together and refer the items to Corporation , Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
49 Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Collin Dias re: alleged violation by City Council Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs on August 19, 2020
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items #50 through #53 together and accept and place them on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #50 through #53 together and accept and place them on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:48 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:48 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
From the official minutes kept by the Fall River City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition, check every vote count against the councilors named, and quote the exact sentence for each vote. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: the nine 2026–2027 councilors from the City of Fall River's official councilor photos (Contact the Council page, fallriverma.gov); earlier councilors cropped from the 2024–2025 council group photo and the 2022–2023 council group photo (as published by Fall River Reporter, September 2022). Trott Lee: from his campaign Facebook page (facebook.com/trottlee4cc). Ricky Tith: from Fall River Reporter (April 2025). 2018–2019 councilors (Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Derek R. Viveiros) and the 2018–2019 group photo: from the City of Fall River’s FY2019 budget book. Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and the 2016–2017 group photo: Herald News photo by Jack Foley (January 2016), provided by the Fall River City Clerk. The 2020–2021 and 2022–2023 group photos: provided by the Fall River City Clerk.
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