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October 13, 2020
2 meetings this evening, 33 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input \ Collin Dias, 560 Ray Street —- Censoring and limiting Citizens Input (Mr. Dias's Citizens' Input statement was delivered in person and submitted electronically) Hank Poitras, 34 Downing Street —- Freedom of speech in a public forum
Minutes, page 87 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow for the reading of a non-resident citizens' input submission
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow for the reading of a non-resident citizens' input submission.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
2 Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to discuss utilizing City-owned assets for the use of advertising .
Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
3 Committee on Finance convene with Corporation Counsel and a representative of the Administration to discuss procedures for removal/appointment of Board members
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet · Video
To request a legal opinion to determine whether a vote of the City Council is necessary for the removal of a reappointed Board member since a City Council vote is required to confirm a Board member recommended by the Mayor
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to request a legal opinion to determine whether a vote of the City Council is necessary for the removal of a reappointed Board member since a City Council vote is required to confirm a Board member recommended by the Mayor.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:39 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:39 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
29 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Renee M. Howayeck to the Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 1 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nadilio D. Almeida to the Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 1 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
3 Mayor and order appropriating $17,000 from the CPA Undesignated Fund 15,000 from the CPA Open Space/Outdoor Recreation Projects for the Quequechan River Rail Trail and $2,000 from the CPA Historic Resources Preservation Projects for Little Theatre of Fall River)
Minutes, page 1 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinances for new parking meter zones and increases in traffic fees and fines
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
Priority Communications
5 Response from Attorney Matthew J. Thomas regarding P & S Agreement for the former Police Station located at 158 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
6 Fall River Public Library Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the annual report be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the annual report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Committee Reports
7 Resolution — Require trash receptacles at drive-thru establishments and any establishment with a parking lot
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be referred to Corporation Counsel to prepare a proposed ordinance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be referred to Corporation Counsel to prepare a proposed ordinance.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
8 Communication — Department of Environmental Protection re: issuance of Chapter 91 Waterways License No. 14859
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 Lee, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
9 Order — CPC 2020 Final Report — $54,900 from Open Space/Recreation for the Bioreserve Conservation Land Acquisition
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
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 motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services and the Administrator of Community Utilities to answer questions.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order with Councilor Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Ordinances
10 Traffic ~ Stop intersections — Bark Street at the intersection of Reservoir Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legisiation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legisiation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
11 Proposed Ordinance — Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, and Councilor Pereira existed the Council Chamber at 8:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, and Councilor Pereira existed the Council Chamber at 8:06 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
12 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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, and Councilor Pereira existed the Council Chamber at 8:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, and Councilor Pereira existed the Council Chamber at 8:06 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
Resolutions
13 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with South Coast Rail Project Manager to provide overview of construction necessary to bring South Coast Rail to Fall River
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Fernando P. da Silva d/b/a Brodeur's Service Station located at 109 Barrett Street Jody L. Oliveira, Ground Earth, Inc., located at 1741 Stafford Road Marco Tavares, Auto Stop, located at 325 Oman Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
15 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Manuel Felix d/b/a Felix Auto Collision Center located at 1201 Slade Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
16 Police Chief's report on licenses: .
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
17 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
18a Drainlayer Licenses:: RJV Construction, Corp.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To take items #19 through #21 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #19 through #21 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
21 June 22, 2020 Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That items #19 through #21 be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that items #19 through #21 be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To take items #22 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 #22 through #27 together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
27 Public Hearings —- September 22, 2020
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #22 through #27
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve items #22 through #27.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
28 Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Collin Dias re: alleged violation by City Council Committee on Finance on September 22, 2020
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
29 Department of Environmental Protection — Notice of Chapter 91 Permit Application by Liberty Utilities for Former MGP Site, Mount Hope Bay off 120 Charles Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
30 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 325 Bullock Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:10 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:10 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (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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