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August 17, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 78 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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr.
During the meeting:
- Councilor Cadime arrived at 6:02 p.m
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 115 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilors Cadime and Christopher Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Lee)
1 Lais Sajeda Begum, 248 Hancock Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Curbing to be Curbing tobe Proposed opening opening removed added after alteration 248 Hancock Street 23' 23° 0 46' The petitioner has an existing 23 foot driveway opening on the east side of the property and is
Minutes, page 115 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilors Cadime and Christopher Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
2 Luis and Sonia Sousa, 227 Walter Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed "Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 227 Walter Street 16' 14' 0' 30' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 14 feet of curbing to widen the existing 16 foot driveway
Minutes, page 116 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
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, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pelletier)
3 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for one jointly owned pole - location as follows Globe Mills Avenue One (1) joint pole location To install a new 45 foot pole between poles 10 and 11 on Globe Mills Avenue, to be numbered
Minutes, page 116 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent .. and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Lee)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for one joint pole re-location as follows Downing Street One (1) joint pole re-location National Grid requests installation of a new 35 foot JO stub pole with anchor and guy in the
Minutes, page 117 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 117 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:05 p.m, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr.
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 100 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:31 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:31 p.m., with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
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, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr.
68 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
Ta take item #10 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted ta take item #10 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)
Priority Matters
a TIE Agreement for 529 Eastern Avenue LLC located at 529 Eastern Avenue
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
b TIE Agreement for 66 Troy Street LLC located at 66 Troy Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the resolution, with President Ponte abstaining and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
c TIE Agreement for Downtown Development LLC located at 38 Third Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the resolution, with President Ponte abstaining and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To take item #5 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take item #5 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
5 Mayor requesting the appointment of Micaila R. Britto as Veterans' Agent
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To take item #55 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take item #55 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
Yeas to approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted yeas to approve the request, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
1 Mayor and order appropriating $1,677,400 from the General Fund Stabilization Fund to: Facilities Maintenance, Capital $ 150,000 Community Maintenance, Capital $ 937,100 Police, Capital $ 410,300 Fire & Emergency Services, Capital $_ 180,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Lee)
To waive the rules to allow discussion
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow discussion with the Director of Financial Services, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
To adopt the order
Yes: Kilby, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, Lee, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pam Laliberte, Trott Lee and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
2 Mayor and order appropriating $50,000 from Facilities Maintenance, Expenses to: Community Services, Demo Lien $ 25,000 Community Services, Vacant Lot $25,000 TOTAL: $ 60,000
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
3 Mayor and order appropriating $360,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to Financial Services, Expenses (objected 7-13-2021)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To adopt the order
Yes: Kilby, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Laliberte, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, Pam Laliberte and President Ponte voting in the negative, and the motion failed to carry, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor requesting the Quarter 4 Report be submitted for review in August (Objected 7-13-2021)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
To accept the report and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to accept the report and place it on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
11 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the Fall River Teamsters Local 251 and the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #11 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take item #11 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
12 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the Fall River Environmental Police, MCOP Local 491 and the City of Fail River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #12 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take item #12 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
13 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement between the Fall River Police Superior Officers' Association, MA Coalition of Police, Local 1844 and the City of Fall River
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #13 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #13 out of order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
7 Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: MassCALL3 $ 250,000
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and nof vating.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order
Yes: Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne, and Councilor Ponte voting in the negative and with Councilor Peckham abseni and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
8 Mayor requesting termination of the appointment of Mackenzie Silvia as Constable ‘.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request for termination of the appointment
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to approve the request for termination of the appointment, with Councilor Peckham absent and not . voting..” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
9 Mayor and order accepting gift of the Vietnam Memorial Wall
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
14 Mayor and order to execute Administrative Order of Consent with the Environmental Protection Agency for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Court Order ,
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
15 Mayor and order to execute Amendment to the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Federal Court Order No. 4:87-CV-03067
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
16 Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2022 water and sewer rates ,
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Yes: Kilby, Laliberte, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteNo: Cadime, Dionne, LeeAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Cadime, Michelle Dionne and Trott Lee voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
18 Planning Board recommending approval of request to post and maintain a plaque on city , owned property (westerly end of Remington Avenue) in memory of the late Roy Rogers (subject to conditions)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the request with the following conditions: Final text, design, material, size and exact location of plaque shall be determined through consultation between the Planning Director and proponent and shall be submitted to the Planning Board for final approval.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pereira)
19 Board of Election Commissioners and order designating polling places for the Preliminary Municipa! Election on September 21, 2021 and Municipal Election on November 2, 2021
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
20 Planning Board recommending acceptance of Detroit Street from Stevens Street to Omaha Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the recommendation and adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the recommendation and adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
22 Order — Curb removal for Kristin Bagnell, 4621 North Main Street ~ Total of 36 feet at 4621 North Main Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
23 Order — Curb removal for Jordan Camara, 91 Pelham Street — Total of 41 feet on Mott Street (corner fot)
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent . and not vating.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
24 Order — Curb removal for Matthew Medeiros, 316 Gifford Road, Westport, MA — Tota! of 27.5 feet at 33-35 Ward Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
26 Final Report — Acceptance of Bell Street from Corbett Street to Canedy Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the final report
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to accept the final report, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
27 Resolution — Discuss safety concerns at North Main and Weaver Streets
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
28 Resolution — Discuss speed and other public safety hazards on North Main Street
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To grant the resolution leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
29 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pereira, PonteAbstained: PelletierAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilor Pelletier abstaining and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pelletier abstaining and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
30 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Resolutions
31 Community Preservation Committee be invited to a future meeting of the Committee on Finance to provide overview of approved projects ‘
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
Citations
32 Family of the late Paul R. L. Roy — Promoting quality care and patient safety
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
33 Richard S. Aguiar ~ 50 years of service to the Fall River Emergency Management Agency
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
34 Frank Andrade — Dedicated service to the citizens of Fall River
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
35 Lais Sajeda Begum, 248 Hancock Street ~ Total of 46 feet at 248 Hancock Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
36 Luis and Sonia Sousa, 227 Walter Street -— Total of 30 feet at 227 Walter Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
37 Globe Mills Avenue — One (1) joint pole location
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
38 Downing Street —- One (1) joint pole re-location
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearing To Be Scheduled
39 Jason Ventura d/b/a AA Auto Repair & Sales LLC located at 401 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Orders: Miscellaneous
40 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Michael Diniz James Soares Gouveia Jr. Michael Migliori Judy B. Palani Tamara Robinson Dedra Stephens
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not . voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pereira)
41 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Kenneth Rapoza, JR'S Superlube, Inc. located at 155 Milliken Boulevard Kenneth Rapoza, JR'S Superlube, inc. located at 334 Rhode Island Avenue
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
42 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Manue! Felix d/b/a Felix Auto Collision Center located at 1201 Slade Street
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
43 Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 8 located at 260 Linden Street from John H. Knight d/b/a Knight's Quality Service Station, Inc. to Fouad C. Rechmani, Knight's Quality Service Station, Co.
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
44 Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 301 located at 65 Tower Street from Ruben Oliveira d/b/a Auto Doc to Paulo Pereira, Pereira Enterprise Auto & Diesel Repair, LLC
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
45 Claims
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
50 Regular Meeting of the City Council — July 13, 2021
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
51 KP Law, P.C. invoice for professional services from March 31 through June 30, 2021
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the invoice
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the invoice, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
52 Street opening request for pavement less than 5 years located at 522 Buffinton Street
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the request, with Councilor Cadime voting in the negative and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
53 Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Jo C. Goode re: June 22, 2021 alleged violation by the Fall River City Council
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To accept the communication and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
54 Structure On or Over a Public Way Permit - Awning for Kam's Laundry, 415 Secand Street
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To approve the permit
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the permit, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
56d Drainlayer licenses as follows:: Rosciti Construction Company, LLC
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To approve the licenses
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the licenses, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
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57 D.P.U. re: National Grid for approval of deferral of Major Storm Threshold Amounts for Calendar year 2020
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To accept the communication and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, PereiraAbstained: PonteAbsent: Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the order, with President Ponte abstaining and Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
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To adjourn at 9:47 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:47 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
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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