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January 19, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 37 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 120 · 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 Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
4 Cumberland Farms, Inc., 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows Total Existing Existing To Be Existing To Be New Curb Proposed Curb Opening Removed Replaced Opening Driveway Width Brayton Ave. (New) N/A 100° N/A 100' 2 at 24'
Minutes, page 121 · 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 Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
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 Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
2 BCBBL, LLC, 465 Rock Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Total Existing Existing To Be Existing ToBe New Curb Proposed Curb Opening Removed Replaced Opening Driveway Width 697 Davol Street 190' 0' 154 36' 24 Turner Street 28' - 3 0' 36' 24'
Minutes, page 121 · 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
3 Daniel Walsh, 9 Riverview Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 9 Riverview Street 16' 5" 19' 0' 35' 5" The petitioner is requesting the removal of 19 feet of curbing to the existing 16 foot 5 inch driveway
Minutes, page 121 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned at 6:04 p.m
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 and the meeting be adjourned at 6:04 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, 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, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 122 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:14 p.m
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 adjourn at 8:14 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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
30 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Order authorizing dismissal of Fall River City Council v. Jasiel F. Correia, II, Bristol Superior Court, C.A. No. 1973CV00885, and, in conjunction therewith, approval and authorization of the release of minutes of the September 18, 2019 Special City
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
2 Mayor and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 matter to the Committee on Finance..” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
3 Mayor and Five Year Financial Forecast of City Revenues and Expenditures within the General Fund Operating Budget
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
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 matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
4 Mayor and Fiscal Year 2021 - Quarter 2 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report 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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas that the report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: structures on/over public ways
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
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 proposed ordinance be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
6b Mayor requesting approvals as follows:: TIF Amendment for Seafox Holdings LLC — 0 Airport Road
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Attorney Kenneth Fiola, Jr. to answer questions, Council President Ponte called for a 2 minute recess at 8:23 p.m. due to technical difficulties
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to waive the rules to allow Attorney Kenneth Fiola, Jr. to answer questions, Council President Ponte called for a 2 minute recess at 8:23 p.m. due to technical difficulties.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
6c Mayor requesting approvals as follows:: The agreement shall be binding upon subsequent owners of such real property.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolutions for both items #6a and #6b
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolutions for both items #6a and #6b.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
7 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, 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)
8 Community Preservation Committee re: City Council appointments
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteNo: Lee, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, with Councilors Lee and Linda Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports
9 Resolution — Stocking epinephrine to facilitate emergency treatment in Fall River Schools
Recommended by the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth and Elder Affairs
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Resolutions
11 Committee on Finance convene to determine response to Governor's COVID-19 Order No. 54 advocating for the balance of financial preservation and public safety measures
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, PereiraNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Dionne, Bradford Kilby and Linda Pereira voting in the affirmative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
To amend the resolution by changing the discussion to be held in the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs and that Tess Curran, Director of Health and Human Services, be invited to this meeting to discuss vaccine rollouts and determine whether the City can help area businesses
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to amend the resolution by changing the discussion to be held in the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs and that Tess Curran, Director of Health and Human Services, be invited to this meeting to discuss vaccine rollouts and determine whether the City can help area businesses with issues related to the COVID-19 restrictions.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Citations
12 Sharon Dahlstrom — Decades of service to the Fall River Board of Elections
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
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 to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
13 Kobe Paiva ~ Outstanding hard work collecting personal care items for the homeless
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
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 citation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Orders: Hearings
14 Cumberland Farms, Inc., 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA — total of 230' at Brayton Avenue and Stevens Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
15 BCBBL, LLC, 465 Rock Street — total of 72' at 697 Davol Street (removal on Davol Street and Turner Street)
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
16 Daniel Walsh, 9 Riverview Street — total of 35' 5" at 9 Riverview Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
17 Police Chief's report on licenses: : 2021 Taxicab Drivers: Russell J. Draine Mark D. Edmondson William Louis Jeff C. Middleton Yanylyz Navarro Nieves Jonathan Riopelle Carl Shepard James Silvia Jr.
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
18 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Dave's Tire and Auto Service, Inc. at 325 Bedford Street David J, Motta d/b/a Action Cycles at 326 Pleasant Street Michael Carvalho d/b/a County Street Collision and Customizing at 946 County Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
19 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Globe Auto, Inc. at 165 Tucker Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
20 City Council meeting schedule from February through December 2021
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
21 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
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 refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
To take items #22 through #28 together
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 take items #22 through #28 together.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
28 Special Meeting of the City Council — January 5, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #22 through #28
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 to approve items #22 through #28.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
29 Thank you card from the Amaral Family
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
30 Law Office of Nicholas A. Gomes, P.C. re: Request for Host Community Agreements for Delivery Marijuana Establishments Tradesman Exchange LLC, 195 East LLC
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication 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 communication to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
31 Street opening request for pavement less than 5 years — 140 Manchester Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the street opening request be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas that the street opening request be referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
Items filed late
Late 32 Communication regarding zoning rules and regulations for subdivisions
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve this communication be sent to Representative Carole Fiola regarding possible changes to zoning rules and regulations for subdivisions (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
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 approve this communication be sent to Representative Carole Fiola regarding possible changes to zoning rules and regulations for subdivisions (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes).” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:57 p.m
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 adjourn at 9:57 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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