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April 20, 2021
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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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Kilby arrived at 6:27 p.m
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 117 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
4 CAPMRPM, LLC d/b/a Rack ‘Em Up Billiards, 7 Cove Street, Swansea, MA for permission to maintain a pocket billiard room with nineteen (19) tables located at 129 Griffin Street an Lot G-27-0004, Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 117 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
2 David Pereira, 430 Alden Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing tobe Proposed Opening opening removed added after alteration 430 Alden Street 16° 3 0' 24! The petitioner is requesting the removal of 8 feet of curbing to widen the driveway opening to 24 feet to
Minutes, page 117 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
3 Manuel Cabral, 29 Mott Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing to be Proposed Opening opening removed added after alteration 29 Mott Street —«- 19 36" 0 22' 6" - The petitioner is requesting the removal of 3 feet 6 inches of curbing south of.the existing 19 foot.
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Pereira, 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
35 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Ann Rockett-Sperling to the : Board of Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor re: City Council resolution requesting plan from Administration for anticipated funding from American Rescue Pian
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
3 Fiscal Year 2021 Quarter 3 Budget Report
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report 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 report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Priority Communications
4 KP Law, P.C. ~ Terms of Engagement for legal services
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and President Ponte be authorized to sign the Terms of Engagement Letter
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas that the communication be accepted and placed on file and President Ponte be authorized to sign the Terms of Engagement Letter, with Councilor Pereira voting present.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
5 President request to reinstate ShotSpotter and other security cameras
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the request to include the Disirict Attomey's Office in the funding mechanism
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to amend the request to include the Disirict Attomey's Office in the funding mechanism.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
That the communication be accepted and placed on file, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
6 Fall River Retirement Board notification of public hearing re: cost of living adjustment
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Ordinances
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enroliment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enroliment.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Abutters Lots Program
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as arnended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as arnended.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Resolutions
9 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene to discuss contamination of yard waste and recycling
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Director of Community Maintenance to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Community Maintenance to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Hearings
10 CAPMRPM, LLC d/b/a Rack ‘Em Up Billiards, 7 Cove Street, Swansea, MA to maintain a pocket billiard room with (19) tables at 129 Griffin Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To take items #11 through #13 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #11 through #13 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
13 Alan Macomber, The Creative Class Apartments, 64 Durfee Street — total of 162" at 64 Durfee Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items #11 through #13
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt items #11 through #13.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Orders - Miscellanequs
14 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Frederick Zawerucka 2021 Second Hand License Renewals: TVI, Inc. d/b/a Savers Thrift Store — 109 Mariano Bishop Boulevard Michael W. West d/b/a A1 Antiques & Used Furniture ~ 1091 Plymouth Avenue
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
15 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
16 City Engineer — Street opening less than 5 years on London Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the request.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
17ijkmnopq Drainlayer Licenses:: Foley Excavation, LLC .
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
18 Committee on Finance — March 9, 2024
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
20 Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee - March 9, 2021
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 3a Memorandum of Agreement between Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and City of Fall River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To adopt the order
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime and Cliff Ponte ' voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 6a Resolution — Discuss outdoor dining/seating for restaurants
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Late 6b Resolution — Public Arts Policy
Recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Commitiee on Ordinances and Legis/ation
Yes: PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays to refer the matter to the Commitiee on Ordinances and Legis/ation, with a copy to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pereira voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To refer the matter to the Commitiee on Economic Development and Tourism
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Commitiee on Economic Development and Tourism.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
Late 6d Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, handicapped parking
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
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 to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed io be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed io be ordained..” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
Late 6e Loan order ~ $4,875,000 for Phase 21 Water System Improvements Project
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Late 6f Loan order — $4,911,047 for Phase II repairs to the Samuel Watson Elementary School
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Late 6g Loan order — $2,400,000 for constructing a synthetic turf varsity baseball field to include lighting at B.M.C. Durfee High School
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: Dionne, Lee
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the order, as amended, with Councilors Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
Late 6h Resolution ~- CDA Year Two Annual! Action Plan
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Laliberte, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the order, as amended, with Councilors Laliberte and Cliff Ponte abstaining and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:15 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
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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