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September 14, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 57 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Peckham arrived at 6:07 p.m
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 106 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Christopher Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
1 Ricardo M. Borges, 471 Center Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: . Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 471 Center Street 18' 4 0' 22' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 4 feet of curbing to widen the existing 18 foot driveway
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Christopher Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
2 Fidel Estrella, 53 California Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 53 California Street 21.9" 25° 21.9' 25° The petitioner is requesting the removal of 25 feet of curbing to create a driveway opening on the
Minutes, page 107 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
3 Hutchens Holding Itl, LLC, 481 Currant Road, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 615 Innovation Way 80' 165° 80' 165' . The petitioner is requesting the removal of 80 feet of curbing. Two new openings will be created
Minutes, page 108 · 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 Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
4 Massachusetts Electric Company for one new pole location as follows: West Street One (1) new pole location The petitioner requests to install a new 45 foot pole to be numbered 1-30 between pole #1 located on West Street and pole #1 located on Probber Lane. The pole will be approximately 62
Minutes, page 108 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
5 Jason Ventura, 401 Bedford Street, d/b/a AA Auto Repair & Sales LLC for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 401 Bedford Street, on Lot N-01-0026 Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 108 · 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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
6 Woozlande Legrand, d/b/a Evita's Thrift Store, 665 Oak Grove Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720 for permission to operate and maintain a second hand article store located at 1348 Pleasant Street (clothing, jewelry and household furniture to be sold).
Minutes, page 109 · 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)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 109 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:15 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
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
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input , Rene Brown, 105 Bank Street - KP Law Carlos Cesar, 367 Frost Street — Davol School
Minutes, page 101 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To waive the rules to allow Ms
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Ms.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
To waive the rules to allow Mr
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 Mr.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Peckham)
To take item #6 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to take item #6 out of order.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pelletier)
6 Discussion re: $1,984,809 Grant from the First Responders — Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act The Director of Health and Human Services provided a brief overview of the $1,984,809 grant.
Minutes, page 102 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item #3 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take item #3 out of order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
3 Discussion re: orders to accept and expend the following grants: MassCALL3 $ 250,000
Minutes, page 102 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
4 Discussion re: order to execute Administrative Order of Consent with the Environmental Protection Agency for the Combined Sewer Overflow. (CSO) Court Order
Minutes, page 103 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
5 Discussion re: order to execute Amendment to the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Federal Court Order No. 1:87-CV-03067
Minutes, page 103 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 103 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
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
34 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order appropriating $2,500 from the CPA Undesignated Fund to the CPA Historic Preservation and Community Housing Categories for the filing of deed Restrictions
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
2 Mayor requesting the appointment of Richard Calderon to the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Priority Communications
3 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
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 Legistation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports
4 Communication — Funding for feasibility study for renovation of the Central Fire Station
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the fetter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the fetter.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
Ordinances
5 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
Resolutions
6 Committee of Public Safety convene with the President of the Watuppa Water Board to discuss road damage in the reservation area.
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
7 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with the Administrator of Community Utilities and President of the Watuppa Water Board to resolve concerns with water quality.
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
8 Corporation Counsel convene with the Police Chief to establish a plan for motorized street bike safety measures
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To amend the resolution by changing the last paragraph to read, "Be it further resolved, that the Committee on Public Safety meet in executive session
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to amend the resolution by changing the last paragraph to read, "Be it further resolved, that the Committee on Public Safety meet in executive session with Corporation Counsel and the Chief of Police to discuss the matter and establish a plan." On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
9 Committee on Public Works and Transportation meet with Parking Director, Chief of Police and representative of the Traffic Enforcement Unit to address parking and quality of life issues on Atlantic Boulevard.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
10 Committee on Public Works and Transportation meet with Parking Director, Chief of Police and representative of the Traffic Enforcement Unit to discuss speeding on Bay Street.
Minutes, page 3 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
11 Administrator of Community Utilities be invited to Committee on Public Works and Transportation meeting to discuss solutions to the flooding issues on Anderson Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
12 Committee on Finance meet with Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss storm water accounts for properties located east of the North Watuppa Pond area
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Citations
13 Forever Paws — Celebration of 25" Anniversary
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Orders: Hearings
14 Ricardo M. Borges, 471 Center Street — Total of 22 Feet at 471 Center Street Councitor Leo O. Pelletier stated that he visited this location and it appears that there is a
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public
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 Public.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
15 Fidel Estrella, 53 California Street — Total of 25 Feet at 53 California 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 Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
16 Hutchens Holding Ill, LLC, 481 Currant Road — Total of 165 Feet at 615 Innovation Way
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
17 West Street — One (1) new pole location
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
18 Jason Ventura, 401 Bedford Street, d/b/a AA Auto Repair & Sales LLC, located at 401 Bedford Street
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
19 Woozlande Legrand, d/b/a Evita's Thrift Store, 665 Oak Grove Avenue, located at 1348 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Orders —- Miscellaneous
20 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Akeem Barlow Tara Bartlett Solmaria Gomez Cruz Joseph F. Paiva Private Livery Driver Ronn Keneshea
Minutes, page 4 · 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)
21 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Souhad Saliba d/b/a JZ Express, Inc. located at 969 South Main Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
22 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Daniel J. Mello, Mello's Diesel Service, Inc. located at 185 Williston Street , Michael Camara, Performance Auto Center, Inc. located at 1148 Davol Street Joseph Medeiros, 4 J Auto (d/b/a Midas Auto. Service) located at 1439 Plymouth Avenue
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)
23 Light order — Corner of Rock Street and Walnut Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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
24 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
25 Public Hearings — August 17, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
26 Committee on Finance — July 13, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
27 Fall River Police Department 2021 Mid-Year Report
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Safety.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 2a Mayor and order re: $1,984,809 Grant from the First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 4a Orders to accept and expend the following grants: MassCALL3 $ 250,000
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
To send a letter to the Administration requesting that in the future the acceptance of grants and the acceptance of expenditures for said grants be presented to the City Council on two separate orders (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to send a letter to the Administration requesting that in the future the acceptance of grants and the acceptance of expenditures for said grants be presented to the City Council on two separate orders (copy of said letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes).” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Resolutions , (filed late)
Late 12a City Administrator, Director of Financial Services and Administrator of Community Utilities be invited to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation to discuss solutions to the flooding issues connected to the Stafford Square area
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:02 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:02 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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