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May 25, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 47 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 33 · 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)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 33 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:14 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:14 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
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
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input .
Minutes, page 63 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to submit testimony
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to submit testimony.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
3 Committee on Finance meet with Administration to discuss trash collection and proposal for Cart Program
Minutes, page 64 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:47 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
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
40 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #6 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take item #6 out of order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Regular Meeting Of The City Council
6 Director of Code Enforcement and proposed ordinance changes to Flood Plains
Minutes, page 1 · 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To take item #11c out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take item #11c out of order..” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
To take item #11d out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take item #11d out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
To waive the rules to allow the Chief of Police 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 the Chief of Police to answer questions.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Dionne)
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)
To take item #11a out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to take item #11a out of order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the Labor Advantage for Workers Local 124 — Building Custodians, and the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the Memorandum of Agreement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Memorandum of Agreement.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
2 Mayor and Fall River Police Department Audit Report from The Edward Davis Co.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
3 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Boyle to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
4 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Melanie C. Cordeiro to the Licensing Board
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Priority Communications
5 City President re: collection of solid waste ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
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
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
Committee Reports
8 Resolution — Administration provide update on Duro Textiles
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the matter be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
9 Resolution — Discuss flooding and building issues on Whitefield Street
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the matter be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the matter be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
10 Resolution — Discuss the possibility of selling parcels of land used for drainage improvements
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the matter leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PonteNo: PereiraAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to grant the matter leave to withdraw, with Councilor Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances
11 Proposed Ordinance — Compost Recycling Program
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
Citations
12 Assistance with the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Wall William Sutton William Ronca Darren Medeiros Levi Souza-Young Brandon Rebello Michael Nunes Michael Burks John Perry David Lavoie Jeffrey Lavoie Green Jar Catering Promedia Audio Visual
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
13 2021 SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Competition Winners Oliver Ferguson Jayden Massey Nicholas Raposo Corbin Merkt Zachary Costa Cody Ferreira Saneywongse LeMar Sarah Moniz Lindsey Moniz Evan Hetzler Trenton Melendez Alexis St. Pierre
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
Orders: Hearing
14 Stafford Road One (1) joint pole location
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
15 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers: .
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: : Frank Correia, Mello Services Station, Inc. - 801 Bay Street John Glass d/b/a JG Auto — 84 14" Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
17 Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 54 located at 345 Durfee Street from Paul J. Amarello d/b/a Durfee Street Auto Sales, Inc. to Peter DiLorenzo, Neighborhood Auto Sales & Service, LLC
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Communications -— Invitations: Petitions
18 Claims .
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
19 Drainlayer License - JH Landscaping and Construction, Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer bond
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer bond.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
20 City Engineer — Street opening less than 5 years at 14 John Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening request.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
21 Communication from Jim McKeag, MassDevelopment and applications for structures on/over a public way to provide for outdoor seating along South Main Street at Harry's Restaurant, TA Restaurant and New England Homemade Donuts
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the applications for structures on/over a public way
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the applications for structures on/over a public way.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
22 April 14, 2021
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
23 Public Hearings —- May 11, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
24 Thank you card from the family of Roger R. St. Pierre
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the thank you card be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the thank you card be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 4a Mayor regarding trash removal from commercial establishments
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 11b Administration include a plan for the distribution of the American Rescue Plan funds in the FY 22 Municipal Budget presentation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations -- Petitions (filed late)
Late 23a March 18, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pelletier)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 10a 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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Late 10b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Late 10c Proposed Ordinance — Solid Waste
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 11:04 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:04 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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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