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July 13, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 60 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 277 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
That ihe hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that ihe hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
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)
2 Marilyn Almeida, 332 Herman Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing tobe Proposed opening opening removed added after alteration 332 Herman Street 15' 5' 0' 20 The petitioner is requesting the removal of 5 feet of curbing to the existing 15 foot driveway
Minutes, page 278 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
3 Jordan Camara, 91 Pelham Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing tobe Proposed opening opening removed added after alteration Mott Street 30.5 10.5' 0' 41' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 10 feet 6 inches of curbing to the existing 30 foot 6
Minutes, page 278 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
4 Kristin Bagneil, 4621 North Main Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: .
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
5 Acceptance of Bell Street, extending from the north line of Corbett Street and running to Canedy Street.
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
6 Acceptance of Granite Street, extending from Purchase Street to Rock Street.
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be - closed, , On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted 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 - closed, , On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
7 Acceptance of Small Street, extending from President Avenue to a dead end and also 280 feet of Stanley Street extending from Small Street to Damon Street.
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 279 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:09 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:09 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
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
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
4 Citizens' Input Collin Dias, 560 Ray Street - American Civil Liberties Union
Minutes, page 118 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #5 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take item #5 out of order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
5 Discussion and review of City Council policy on the use of the City Council Attorney
Minutes, page 119 · Agenda packet · Video
To add item #19 to the City Council Policy for access to the City Council Attorney, to state that the City Council as a body will be notified when services or opinions are requested
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to add item #19 to the City Council Policy for access to the City Council Attorney, to state that the City Council as a body will be notified when services or opinions are requested.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Lee)
To recommend the changes be sent to full Council for adoption
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to recommend the changes be sent to full Council for adoption.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
3 Resolution — Administration present an outlined plan for the use of $70 million dollars of one-time money from the $1.9 Trillion Dollar Stimulus Plan
Minutes, page 120 · Agenda packet · Video
To request a legal opinion regarding the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to request a legal opinion regarding the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Pereira opposed.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 121 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:08 p.m.” (Motion: Kilby, 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, 12 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order re: members of the Fall River Board of Park Commissioners as special municipal employees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
To table the matter
Yes: Cadime, Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Dionne, Laliberte, Peckham, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Dionne, Pam Laliberte, Christopher Peckham and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
2b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: John Medeiros to the Port Authority
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointments
Yes: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, PeckhamAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to confirm the appointments, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pam Laliberte and Christopher Peckham voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To reject the appointments
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, PeckhamNo: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to reject the appointments, with Councilors Kilby, Trott Lee, Leo Pelletier and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To grant the appointments leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, PeckhamNo: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to grant the appointments leave to withdraw, with Councilors Kilby, Trott Lee, Leo Pelletier and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
3 Mayor requesting the reappointment of Jeffrey Silvia to the Board of Park Commissioners
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 and order appropriating $1,288,887 for Fiscal Year 2021 as follows: FROM City Clerk, Expenses $ 556 City Council, Expenses $ 352 Mayor's Office, Expenses $ 1,276 School Transportation $1,286,703 TOTAL: $1,288,887 IO
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services, Mary Sahady, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services, Mary Sahady, to answer questions.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Peckham)
To reject the year end transfers
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Peckham, PonteNo: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to reject the year end transfers, with Councilors Kilby, Trott Lee, Leo Pelletier and Linda Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
9 Mayor re: use of $216,320.00 of the American Rescue Pan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to fund Operation Compass
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the communication and place it on file
Yes: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Peckham, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to accept the communication and place it on file, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pam Laliberte, Christopher Peckham and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
10 Mayor and proposed ordinance for IT Technical Support Specialist — MIS Division
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 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)
Priority Communications
11 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To take item #12c out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take item #12c out of order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
12 City President re: review policy on the use of the City Council Attorney
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the policy, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the policy, as amended.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, miscellaneous
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Orders: Hearings
14 Louis Massa Jr., 75 Adams Street — Total of 24' at 75 Adams Street — Removal on Weetamoe 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
15 Marilyn Almeida, 332 Herman Street — Total of 20' at 332 Herman 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
16 Jordan Camara, 91 Pelham Street — Total of 41' at 91 Pelham Street — Removal on Mott Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
17 Kristin Bagnell, 4621 North Main Street — Total of 36' at 4621 North Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 John Fortes Jonathan Riopelle
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
19 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal: ; Penacho Associates, LTD d/b/a Complete Auto Tech Center, Inc. located at 535 Bay Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
20 Auto Body Shop Licenses Renewal: ; Penacho Associates, LTD d/b/a Mike's Auto Body located at 535 Bay Street Rose Raposo d/b/a Color Tones Auto Body, LLC located at 2238 South Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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
21 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
To take items #22 through #26 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #22 through #26 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
26 Special Meeting of the City Council — June 29, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #22 through #26
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve items #22 through #26.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
27 Communication from the Fall River Housing Authority re: American Rescue Plan Act 2021 funds and the Watuppa Heights Improvement Plan
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the communication to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth arid Elder Affairs
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth arid Elder Affairs.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
28 Open Meeting Law Complaint from Jo C. Goode re: June 22, 2021 alleged violation by the Fall River City Council
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter 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 matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
29c Structure On or Over a Public Way Permit — Banners for St. Anthony of the Desert Church Lebanese Mahrajan Festival scheduled for August 27-29 at the following locations: South Main Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items 29a through 29c
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve items 29a through 29c.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
30 Bell Street, extending from Corbett Street to Canedy Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and ' Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and ' Transportation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
31 Granite Street, extending from Purchase Street to Rock Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the final report
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the final report.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
32 Small Street, extending from President Avenue to a dead end and also 280 feet of Stanley Street extending from Small Street to Damon Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
To lift items 33a and 33b from the table
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraNo: CadimeAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to lift items 33a and 33b from the table, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
Tabled Matters
33a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Patrick Norton to the Port Authority
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, LaliberteAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime and Pam Laliberte voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
33b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Dawn Saurette to the Port Authority
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
Yes: Kilby, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, PeckhamAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to confirm the appointment, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pam Laliberte, Trott Lee and Christopher Peckham voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To reject the confirmation
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, LeeNo: Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to reject the confirmation, with Councilors Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Christopher Peckham, Leo Pelletier and Linda Pereira voting in the negative and President Ponte abstaining, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 10a Mayor and order requesting the acceptance of a parcel of land located on Ash Street, Assessors Map G-27 Lot 13
Minutes, page 7 · 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 (filed late)
Late 28a Structure On or Over a Public Way Permit - Banner for the Day of Portugal Fall River
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the permit
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the permit.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 12a Proposed Ordinance — Water and Sewer Rates
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Lee, PonteNo: Kilby, Laliberte, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Christopher Peckham, Leo Pelletier and Linda Pereira voting in the negative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Late 12b Proposed Ordinance — Salary schedules
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Lee, Peckham, PonteNo: Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Kilby, Pam Laliberte, Leo Pelletier and Linda Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 11:07 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:07 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, 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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