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September 28, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 33 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, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Pamela S. Laliberte
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 39 · 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, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
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, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 39 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:59 p.m., with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (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
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Rene G. Brown, 105 Bank Street — Citizens' Input Richard Barlow, 50 Anderson Street — State of the City
Minutes, page 40 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to submit input
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to submit input, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To take item #5 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take item #5 out of order, with Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
2 Discussion re: Amendment to the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Federal Court Order No. 1:87-CV-03067
Minutes, page 41 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
3 Discussion re: Administrative Order of Consent with the Environmental Protection Agency for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Court Order
Minutes, page 41 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
4 Committee on Finance meet with Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss stormwater accounts for properties located east of the North Watuppa Pond area
Minutes, page 42 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to recommend the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lee)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 42 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:06 p.m.” (Motion: Lee, second: Pereira)
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
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor requesting confirmation of Sharon L. Quinn to the Board of Library Trustees
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
2 Mayor requesting confirmation of Keith Ellis as the Director of Facilities Maintenance
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor and notification of the appointment of Holly Hill-Batista as Interim Executive Director of Bristol County Training Consortium
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
4 Mayor requesting Committee on Real Estate convene to discuss a parcel of city owned land located on Hicks Street (Assessors Map B-09, Lot 0048)
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
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 Real Estate.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
5 Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: COVID-19 case and cluster investigation $563,130.00 Naloxone and related supplies for overdose calls $ 7,155.13 Disease control and prevention $200,000.00 Improvements to Kennedy Park tennis courts $400,000.00
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matters to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the matters to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
6 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 waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Laliberte)
Priority Communications
7 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
Orders: Hearings
8 Martine Street — One (1) new pole location
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the order be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
Orders: Miscellaneous
9 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Manuel Almeida Edward A. Arruda Johanys Laboy Avila Devin Cost Eliu Deleon Carole Wagner
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)
10 Auto Body Shop License Renewal: Robert Fouquette, d/b/a Big Wheel Truck Sales Inc., located at 410 Second Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
11 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Fouad C. Rechmani d/b/a Knight's Quality Service Station, Co., located at 260 Linden Street Robert W. Saraiva, d/b/a Peckham St. Garage, located at 213 Peckham Street Henry Gauthier, d/b/a Henry's Tire Service Inc., located at 714 Globe 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions
12 Claims
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pereira)
13 Planning Board Minutes ~ September 10, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
14 Zoning Board Minutes — August 19, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To take items #15 through #19 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #15 through #19 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
19 Regular City Council Meeting —- September 14, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #15 through #19
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve items #15 through #19.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Cadime)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
20 Fall River Public Library's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the report be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
21 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 111 Eaton Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
22 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 377 Montgomery Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
23 Final Report (amendment) — Estes Lane from Lark Street to (old) Lower Stafford Road
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the amended final report
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to accept the amended final report.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 7a Order to execute Administrative Order of Consent with the Environmental Protection Agency for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Court Order
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)
Late 7b Order to execute Amendment to the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Federal Court Order No.
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)
Late 7c Committee on Finance meet with Administrator of Community Utilities to discuss stormwater ‘ accounts for properties located east of the North Watuppa Pond area
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:44 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:44 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, 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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