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May 11, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 27 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
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pelletier)
1 Michelle Arruda, 37 Chicago Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: a Existing Curbing to be Curbing tobe Proposed Opening .
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
2 Laurinda Goncalves, 539 President Avenue, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing to be Proposed opening — oo opening removed added after alteration 539 President Avenue 31' 16' 0' ay ; The petitioner is requesting the removal of 16 feet of curbing on President Avenue tothe
Minutes, page 119 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 119 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:40 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:40 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
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of James Cusick to the : Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Lisa Silva to the Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Priority Communications
5 Planning Director re: Mount Hope Bay Greenway Feasibility Study .
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
6 Ordinance Committee convene to discuss and draft ordinance establishing professional standards for employees of the City of Fail River
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Pereira opposed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
Orders: Hearings
7 Michelle Arruda, 37 Chicago Street — total of 32' at 37 Chicago Strest
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Pereira)
8 Laurinda Goncalves, 539 President Avenue — total of 47' at 539 President Avenue
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Orders: Miscellaneous
9 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Carlos Cosme Liz Marie Lugo Morales
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
10 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: David Ponte d/b/a Brougham Motors, inc. — 387 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
11 Claims
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
12 Asst, Attorney General re: Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding City Council Meeting of October 27, 2020
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
13 Asst. Attorney General re: Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding Committee on Regulations Meeting of March 8, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
15 Structure over a public way — Fall River Health & Human Services at South Main and Bedford Streets (2 banners).
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That application be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that application be approved.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
16ij Drainlayer Licenses: ~: Steven Steen.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #16a through #16)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve items #16a through #16).” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
17 March 10, 2024
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
18 March 17, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
To take items #19 through #27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to take items #19 through #27 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
27 Public Hearings — April 20, 2024
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #19 through #27
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve items #19 through #27.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
Bulletins —- Newsletters: Notices
28 Notice of Casualty and Loss -— 700 Shore Drive, Unit 602
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
Ordinances (filed late)
Late 5a Proposed Ordinance — Thin Film Plastic Bags
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on , Ordinances and Legisfation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on , Ordinances and Legisfation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 6a Request audit of Snow Removal Expense Account to be conducted by an outside .
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the resolution by changing paragraph four to read as follows BEIT RESOLVED, that all salaries and expenses paid through thé snow account as well as the Mayor's salaries and expenses for the last 4 years be forwarded to the City Council
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by changing paragraph four to read as follows BEIT RESOLVED, that all salaries and expenses paid through thé snow account as well as the Mayor's salaries and expenses for the last 4 years be forwarded to the City Council.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
To adopt the resolution, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:16 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:16 p.m.” (Motion: Lee, 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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