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June 8, 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
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 38 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows: Greenleaf Street One (1) new pole location The petitioner requests to install new pole on Greenleaf Street approximately 100 feet from pole 3 on Judge Street. Pole is needed to reduce slack in current span of primary conductor. This
Minutes, page 38 · 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)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
2 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows: Ling Street One (1) new pole location The petitioner requests to install new pole on Ling Street approximately 65 feet from pole #6 located on Terrie Marie Way. Pole is needed to supply electrical power to new home at 67 Ling
Minutes, page 39 · 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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
5 Sarah Rodrigues, 333 Dunbar Street, for the removal of curbing as follows . Existing Curbing to be Curbing to be Proposed opening opening removed added after alteration 333 Dunbar Street 13' 13' 0' 26' The petitioner is requesting the removal.of 13 feet of curbing north of the existing 13 foot
Minutes, page 39 · 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)
6 Matthew Medeiros, 316 Gifford Road, Westport, MA, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing tobe + Proposed opening opening removed added after alteration 33-35 Ward Street 11.5 16' 0' 27.5 The petitioner is requesting the removal of 16 feet of curbing to the existing 11.5 foot driveway
Minutes, page 40 · 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)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
7 Eugene Merithew, 676 Charles Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: : " Existing Curbing to be Curbing.to be Proposed opening opening removed added after alteration , 676 Charles Street 45' 42' 0' 27' . The petitioner is requesting the removal of 12 feet of curbing to the existing 15 foot driveway
Minutes, page 40 · 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)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 41 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:08 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
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 Mayor and order appropriating $1,809,616 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2022 Community Projects .
Minutes, page 73 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to full Council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 74 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:54 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:54 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
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
31 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 #6e out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to take item #6e out of order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dawn Saurette to the Port Authority
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: Dionne, Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Dionne and Christopher Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Norton to the Port Authority
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 9 yeas to table the matter.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and order establishing spending limits for Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Funds
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor and order accepting American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds in the amount of $34,799,571
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
5 Mayor and order accepting a $50,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
Priority Communications
6 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enroliment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enroliment.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Solid Waste
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
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.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
9 Greenleaf Street — One (1) new pole location
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
10 Ling Street — One (1) new 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
11 Paula Oliveira, 307 Plain Street, Rehoboth, MA — Total of 28' at 43-45 Ash Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
12 Marcelino Raposo Ill, 173 Stafford Road — Total of 23' at 173 Stafford Road
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)
13 Sarah Rodrigues, 333 Dunbar Street — Total of 26' at 333 Dunbar 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)
14 Matthew Medeiros, 316 Gifford Road, Westport, MA — Total of 27.5' at 33-35 Ward Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
15 Eugene Merithew, 676 Charles Street — Total of 27' at 676 Charles Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
16 Todd Paiva, 180 Stetson Street — Total of 34' at 180 Stetson Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
17 Carlos Alonso
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)
18 Michael Carvalho d/b/a County Street Collision — 958 County Street
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
19 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)
20 One SouthCoast Chamber requesting permission to make presentation to the City Council regarding Fall River arts and culture plan, Viva Fall River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
21 Public Hearings — May 25, 2021
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)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 6a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Late 6b Proposed Ordinance — Floodplains District
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Late 6c Proposed Ordinance — Structures on/over public way permit
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Late 6d Resolution — Discuss outdoor dining/seating for restaurants ‘
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 8a Administration be invited to a future meeting of the Committee on Finance to provide an overview of the duties of the members of the Port Authority and the State Pier
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:34 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:34 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, 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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