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October 12, 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, Bradford L. Kilby, Trott Lee, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Michelle M. Dionne, Pamela S. Laliberte
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Dionne and Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Peckham)
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Dionne and Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 47 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 5:59 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:59 p.m., with Councilor Dionne and Councilor Laliberte absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, 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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Discussion regarding orders to accept and expend the following grants: COVID-19 $563,130.00 Naloxone for overdose calls$ 7,155.13 Disease control $200,000.00 Kennedy Park tennis courts $400,000.00 Improve meeting space $ 50,000.00
Minutes, page 82 · 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 82 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
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
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor advising of the appointment of Fall River Housing Authority Member Jason Burns to the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and place on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and place on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor requesting the reappointment of David Cabral to the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
3 Mayor requesting the reappointment of Cheryl Clarke Furze to the Cultural Council
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
3b Mayor requesting the reappointment of Cheryl Clarke Furze to the Cultural Council: Loan Order ~ City Parks Capital Repairs in the amount of $664,064
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To authorize the loan order to be published and referred to Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to authorize the loan order to be published and referred to Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
Priority Communications
5 Board of Election Commissioners certifying City Preliminary Election Results of Sept. 21, 2021
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
6 Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for City Election scheduled for Nov. 2, 2021
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Citations
8 Reverend Susan H. Lee, Ph D. — 33 years of dedicated service to St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citation be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the citation be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
9 Spectrum Lighting, Inc. — Donation of lights for the Fall River Family Picnic Grounds
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citation be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the citation be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
10 Martine Street — One (1) joint pole relocation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers Justin Alix Jaboa Mcalphine Steven Raposo
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
12 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body and Sales, Inc., located at 96-98 Alden Street John V. Pacheco and Michael V. Pacheco d/b/a Celebrity Auto, located at 2220 Pleasant Street Marco Moniz and Laudalino Viveiros d/b/a Platinum Collision, LLC, located at 5 Laurel Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
13 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Robert P. Fortier d/b/a Fortier's Auto Sales & Services, Inc., located at 605 Globe Street Roger W. Piva d/b/a Piva's Garage, located at 252 Crescent Street Richard Duclos d/b/a Richard's Autobody & Paint, located at 44 Sixth Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
Communications - Invitations: Petitions
14 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To take items #15 through #17 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #15 through #17 together.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
17 Regular Meeting of the City Council — September 28, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #15 through #17
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to approve items #15 through #17.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
18 Street opening request for pavement less than 5 years located at 58 Franklin Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening request.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
19 Drainlayer license for MRC Coniracting, inc.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer bond
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer bond.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
20 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: September 23, 2021 alleged violation by City Council and Mayor Paul Coogan
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 7a Administration implement a process by which the city website is updated daily with locations of road closures and detours
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Late 7b Administration work with Police and Fire Department Unions to add a sixth tier for police details
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Lee, second: Dionne)
To waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Director of Financial Services to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 6a Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants: COVID-19 $563,130.00
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
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.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
To adopt the order
Yes: Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, Pereira, PonteAbstained: Cadime
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilor Cadime abstaining.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
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)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:46 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:46 p.m.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Laliberte)
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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