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December 15, 2020
3 meetings this evening, 31 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
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 111 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
1 The acceptance of Barrows Street, extending from South Main Street to Andrews Street The President asked the City Clerk if any proponents or opponents submitted testimony and the City Clerk stated that there were no proponents. Steven Winarski submitted testimony as an opponent. The
Minutes, page 111 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
2 The acceptance of Chestnut Hill Drive, extending from North Main Street to a dead end The President asked the City Clerk if any proponents or opponents submitted testimony and the City Clerk stated that there were no proponents. Viadimir Michel submitted testimony as an opponent. The
Minutes, page 112 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
That the hearing be opened
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
3 The acceptance of Estes Lane, extending from Lark Street to (old) Lower Stafford Road The President asked the City Clerk if any proponents or opponents submitted testimony and the City Clerk stated that there were two proponents and no opponents. The City Clerk then read the testimony
Minutes, page 112 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
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
2 Discussion with City Planner re: uncompleted subdivisions
Minutes, page 124 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the maiter
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to table the maiter.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
3 Resolution and Loan Order — Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant resolution for the renovation of the Cathy Assad Tot Lot and Playground and $483,388 Loan Order for City Parks Capital The Director of Financial Services provided an overview of the project. Councilor Dionne stated that she has received calls from constituents stating that lighting should also be
Minutes, page 125 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend the resolution and loan order be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to recommend the resolution and loan order be adopted.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 125 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:30 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and proposed ordinance establishing position and salary of EMT—Administrative Assistant
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
2 Mayor requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Michael J. Coughlin to the Board of Health
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
4 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Stop intersection on Bark Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
5 Proposed Ordinance —Traffic fees and zones
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
6 Proposed Ordinance — Establishing a fee schedule for utility poles
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
7 Proposed Ordinance — Floodplain district boundaries and base flood elevation data (passed through second reading and enrollment 6-9-2020)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
8 Barrows Street, extending from South Main Street to Andrews Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the final report be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the final report be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
9 Chestnut Hill Drive, extending from North Main Street to a dead end
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the final report be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas that the final report be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting due to technical difficulties.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
10 Estes Lane, extending from Lark Street to (old) Lower Stafford Road
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the final report
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the final report.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2021 Taxicab Drivers: Ashraf Kamal Antar Patrick Bourassa § Edward Borges - Steven Breault Charles Brothers Melissa Carvalho Gerald Costa Luis Costa Jeremiah Donovan-Soares Darrell Carlsen Paul Laberge Louis Levesque
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
12 Town Transportation LLC d/b/a Town Taxi — New Taxicab Vehicle Application for License No. 33
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
13 Joseph Bilan, BP Auto Repair, Inc. at 1091 South Main Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
14 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
15 Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: November 17, 2020 City Council Meeting
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
16 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 990 Maple Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 2a Resolution — Discuss safety concerns at 28 Quequechan Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Late 2b Resolution and Loan Order — Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant resolution for the renovation of the Cathy Assad Tot Lot and Playground and $483,388 Loan Order for City Parks Capital Repairs
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution and loan order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution and loan order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Ordinances (filed late)
Late 3 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous .
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
Late 4 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Stop intersection on Bark Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Late 5 Proposed Ordinance —Traffic fees and zones
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Late 6 Proposed Ordinance — Establishing a fee schedule for utility poles
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:00 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, 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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