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April 6, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 25 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Committee on Finance convene with Administration to discuss improvements and repairs at city parks and baseball fields .
Minutes, page 57 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:59 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
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and loan order for Phase 21 Water Main Improvements Project
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To authorize the foan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to authorize the foan order to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
2b Mayor and order appropriating $1,738,680 as follows:: $456,151 from the State and County Assessments to the School Appropriation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order for both items #2a and #2b
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order for both items #2a and #2b.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
3 Mayor and communication from BayCoast Bank regarding $100,000 grant to conduct preliminary water quality data collection and analysis and updated survey
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
4 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and City of Fall River
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mary Sahady, Joshua Hetzler and Jason Burns to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mary Sahady, Joshua Hetzler and Jason Burns to answer questions.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Dionne)
To request a legal opinion from KP Law, P.C
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to request a legal opinion from KP Law, P.C. with respect to verbiage in the collective bargaining agreement, specifically the terms "credible service" and "any governmental unit'.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
To table the matter until such time that the legal opinion is received
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to table the matter until such time that the legal opinion is received.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
5 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
6 Mayor and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2022 water and sewer rates
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
7 Mayor and resolution for Comm. Development Agency Year Two Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Priority Communications
8 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Resolutions
9 Committee on Public Safety convene with Administration and Fire Chief to establish a Capital Plan for fire station buildings
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
10 Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss the excess speed of vehicles and public safety hazards on North Main Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Thomas Miranda Judy B. Palani Jeffrey A. Richard Jr.
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
12 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Timothy Cabral, Aberdeen Auto, LLC — 163-165 Aberdeen Street Joseph Ruggerio, Sr., First Ford, Inc. - 292 William S. Canning Boulevard Brian Vieira, Aime's Auto Repair, Inc. — 88 Earle 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
13 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
14h Drainlayer Licenses:: Joseph Botti Co., Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer bonds
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer bonds.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
15 KP Law, P.C. invoice for professional services
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the invoice for payment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the invoice for payment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
16 Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: March 8, 2021 City Council Committee on Regulations Meeting
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
17 City resident regarding taxicab service in the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
19 Regular City Council Meeting — February 23, 2021
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #18 and #19
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to approve items #18 and #19.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 8a Resolution — Public art policy
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:42 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:42 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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