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December 1, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 46 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.
During the meeting:
- Councilor Pereira left the meeting at 6:10 p.m
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not . voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
4 Aisha M. Barbosa, 37 Seaview Street, for the removal of curbing as follows Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 37 Seaview Street 23' 6" 16' 0° 39° 6" ; The petitioner has an existing 23 foot 6 inch driveway opening on the Woodman Street side of the
Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not - voting..” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
2 Maria De Amaral, 207 Stafford Road, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 207 Stafford Road 16° 7" 18' 0' 34 7" removal on Palmer Street
Minutes, page 87 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
3 Luiz R. Defreitas, 1641 Stafford Road, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be —— Totai Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 1641-1645 Stafford Read 0' 47' 0 47' removal on Welcome Street
Minutes, page 87 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Christopher iM.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
5 Antonio Mello, 40 Winifred Way, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway . Access Access , 40 Winifred Way 16° 13 0' 29' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 13 feet of curbing to the existing 16 foot driveway opening to
Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PonteAbsent: Peckham, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas that the hearing be closed, with Councilors Peckham and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:17 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PonteAbsent: Peckham, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to adjourn at 6:17 p.m., with Councilors Peckham and Linda Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
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.
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' input Joseph F. Carvalho, 575 Eastern Avenue -- Landfill Eric Sowersby, 22 Apple Creek Lane — Proposal for Municipal Internet
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet · Video
To forward this communication to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PonteNo: CadimeAbsent: Peckham, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to forward this communication to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative, Councilor Pereira absent due to technical difficulty and not voting and Councilor Peckham absent and nof voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
3 Resolution — Discuss funding for the construction of storage area/facility
Minutes, page 102 · Agenda packet · Video
To table
Yes: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to table with matter, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pam Laliberte and President Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting and the mation did not carry.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to table the matter, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 102 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:21 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham, Pelletier
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas to adjourn at 8:21 p.m., with Councilors Peckham and Leo Pelletier absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
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.
31 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and draft Memorandum of Agreement re: transferring ownership of the Bank Street Armory from the City of Fall River to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority and legal opinion regarding the proposed transfer from Corporation Counsel
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the MOA
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to amend the MOA with the following changes, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting e Add anew paragraph — "The RDA must do its due diligence and confirm that all real and personal property faxes of the potential developer are paid for each of its projects." . e Modify paragraph 8vi. to read — "That if the private developer anticipates or intends to sell the Armory in the future the City shall have right of first refusal to acquire the Armory back from the private developer." On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, as .” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy P. McCoy to the Licensing Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
3 Mayor and Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant resolution for the renovation of the Cathy Assad Tot Lot and Playground
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an emergency preamble for the loan order for this project in the amount of $483,388.00
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble for the loan order for this project in the amount of $483,388.00, with Councilor Peckham absent and hot voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
That the resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
5 Board of Election Commissioners re: the official results of the State Election held on November 3, 2020
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Resolutions
6 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with representatives from MassDEP to discuss the oversight of the Soil Management Project to be conducted by Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
7 Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs convene with representatives from MassSupport Network to discuss available resources to aid citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding the following invitees: Bristol Elder Services, Tess Curran, the Director of Health and Human Services, and other individuals the Chair determines to be appropriate
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 8 yeas to amend the resolution by adding the following invitees: Bristol Elder Services, Tess Curran, the Director of Health and Human Services, and other individuals the Chair determines to be appropriate, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the resolution, as amended, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
8 City Council send letter to state delegation petitioning MassDOT Highway Division improves the safety of the east bound exit ramp on the Veterans Memorial Bridge
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by adding that a letter be sent to MassDOT Highway Division District 5, requesting that immediate action be taken regarding the public's safety on the bridge, as well as the letter to the state delegation (copies of said letters are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to amend the resolution by adding that a letter be sent to MassDOT Highway Division District 5, requesting that immediate action be taken regarding the public's safety on the bridge, as well as the letter to the state delegation (copies of said letters are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes), with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
9 Administration submit a proposal for a 25% reduction in the cost of renewal fees for various alcohol, beer and wine, common victualler, and entertainment licenses.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting and President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
To take items #10 through #14 together
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, PonteNo: PelletierAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to take items #10 through #14 together, with Councilor Pelletier voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
14 Antonio Mello, 40 Winifred Way — Total of 29' at 40 Winifred Way
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #10 through #14
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, PonteNo: PelletierAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to adopt items #10 through #14, with Councilor Pelletier voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Orders -— Miscellaneous
15 Police Chief's report on licenses: , 2020 Taxicab Drivers Anthony Cabral James Silvia 2021 Taxicab Drivers: Anthony Cabral Gerald Pinault Mikael Raposa Dorothy Ward
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Thomas A. Legault d/b/a Tom Legault's Auto Repair at 745 Brayton Avenue Igor Zinovyev, Boston Auto Fair LLC at 2147 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
17 Transfer auto repair shop license no. 117 located at 2553 South Main Street from Steven Thornsbury d/b/a T and T Auto Repair and Sales, to Antonio Pinto d/b/a T and P Auto Repair and Sales
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Pereira)
18 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To take items #19 through #21 together
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to take items #19 through #21 together, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
21 Regular Meeting of the City Council — October 13, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #19 through #21
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to approve items #19 through #21, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
22 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by City Council and City President on November 17, 2020
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
23 Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: October 27, 2020 City Council Committee on Finance Meeting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
24 Assistant.Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: October 27, 2020 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
25 PERAC re: Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
That the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble and passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas that the proposed ordinance be accompanied by an emergency preamble and passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: LeeAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To amend the proposed ordinance
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Cadime, Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to amend the proposed ordinance, with Councilors Cadime and Christopher Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:58 p.m
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Cadime, Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to adjourn at 9:58 p.m., with Councilors Cadime and Christopher Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, 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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