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February 9, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 36 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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Letters of interest received in response to City Council request for legal services , submitted by Attorney Arthur D. Frank, Jr., Law Offices of Arthur D. Frank, Jr., and
Minutes, page 101 · Agenda packet · Video
To engage the services of K.P
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 engage the services of K.P.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 102 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:29 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 8:29 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
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
34 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order appropriating $226,737.00 for the OPEB Trust Fund from the following General Fund Free Cash $220,150.00 Water Fund Free Cash $ 3,356.00 Sewer Fund Free Cash $ 994.00 EMS Fund Free Cash $ 2,237.00
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 Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
2a Mayor and orders appropriating the following:: $1,731 ,352.00 from the General Fund FY20 Surplus Revenue to the General Fund Stabilization Fund
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)
2b Mayor and orders appropriating the following:: $426,925.00 from the EMS Enterprise Fund FY20 Surplus Revenue to the EMS Stabilization Fund
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 Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and request to include the Notre Dame Rectory (529 Eastern Avenue) and adjacent parcels to the Central HD Zone
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Planning Board
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 Planning Board.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: Abutters Lots Program
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 Kilby, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
5 Mayor and proposed amendment re: saiary schedules
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
6 Mayor and order authorizing the Fall River School Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding re: Every Student Succeeds Act Transportation
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
7 Communication from City President re: renovations to the Council Chambers and Hearing Room
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
8 Corporation Counsel re: proposed amendments to the Solid Waste Ordinance
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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
9 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter 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 Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
10 Board of Election Commissioners and order authorizing the Preliminary Municipal Election on September 21, 2021 and the Municipal Election on November 2, 2021
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)
Committee Reports
11 Resolution — Administration work with Oak Grove Cemetery to return historic and sacred items to their cemetery sites
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
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 Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
12 Order — City Council Appointments to the Community Preservation Committee
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted, as amended, to approve Caroline Aubin and Alexander Silva as the two City Council appointees to the Community Preservation Committee
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 order be adopted, as amended, to approve Caroline Aubin and Alexander Silva as the two City Council appointees to the Community Preservation Committee, with terms to expire on January 13, 2024.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
Resolutions
13 Director of Community Maintenance work with the Friends of the Quequechan River Rail Trail in naming a bench in honor of Janice Clarke
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
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 resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
14 The Administration request that Comcast consider waiving excess fees for data plans and regulations and fees for streaming be examined
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
Citations
15 James J. Riley — Retirement after 38 years of dedicated service to the Fall River Police Department and 18 years of service to Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
Orders: Miscellaneous
16 The New Girls Varsity Softball Field at B.M.C. Durfee High School be named in honor of Steven R. Winarski
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 Renewal: Robert Luongo d/b/a Bob's Auto Sales at 643 Brayton Avenue
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations
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 refer the matter to the Committee on Regulations.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
19 Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 346 located at 681 Brayton Avenue from Antone D. Vargas d/b/a ADV Auto Repair, to Nuno Dosouto, Easy Auto Repair, LLC
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
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 to adopt the order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
20 Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 217 located at 400 Stafford Road from Mark Shea d/b/a Shea's Automotive Center to True Brother, Inc.
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 Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
21 Transfer of auto body shop license no. 37 located at 751 Eastern Avenue from Arthur M. Camara, Deschenes Body Repair, Inc. to Khoury Enterprise LLC d/b/a Deschenes Body Repair
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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
22 Transfer of auto body shop license no. 149 located at 115 Maple Street from Robert L.
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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
23 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
24 Planning Board Minutes - December 14, 2020 Meeting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
To take items #25 through #28 together
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 take items #25 through #28 together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
28 Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 2020
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #25 through #28
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 approve items #25 through #28.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
29 Communication from Collin Dias requesting the installation of signage to support use of face masks
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
30 Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation on February 2, 2021
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
31 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 551 Rock Street
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 12a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble, On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and 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 Dionne, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Late 12b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
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 to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
Late 12c Proposed Ordinance — Establish position and salary of EMS — Administrative Assistant
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Late 12d Proposal for legal counsel services for the City Council
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To engage KP Law as legal counsel for the City Council
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas to engage KP Law as legal counsel for the City Council, with Councilor Pereira voting present.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:04 p.m
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 adjourn at 10:04 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
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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