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November 16, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 43 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, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet · Video
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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Kilby)
1 Nicholas Botelho, 28 Charlotte Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total . Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 26-28 Charlotte Street 11.6' 17 0' 22.6' The petitioner has an existing 11.6 foot driveway opening and is requesting the removal of 11 feet of curbing, 5 feet
Minutes, page 99 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Lee)
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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
2 Marcilio Silva, 653 King Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway . Access Access 653 King Street 0' 34! 0' 34' The petitioner is requesting the removal of 34 feet of curbing on the North side of the property to install a driveway
Minutes, page 100 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, 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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
3 Garrett and Lisa Blanchette, 1235 Newhall Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway Access Access 1235 Newhall Street 16° 7.4 0 23.4' The petitioner has an existing 16 foot driveway opening and is requesting the removal of 7.4 feet of curbing to widen
Minutes, page 100 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing - be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing - be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Pelletier)
4 Robert Fortier, 1634 Drift Road, Unit N, Westport, MA, 02790 for the removal of curbing as follows: Existing Proposed Existing To Be Total Driveway Driveway Replaced Driveway , Access Access Globe Street 32.0' 0' 0' ; 32.0'
Minutes, page 100 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 101 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:38 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, 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, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizens' Input Pat Casey, 26 Mount Hope Avenue — Elections and Citizen Input
Minutes, page 82 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to comment on the allegations made regarding the residential addresses of City Councilors elect
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to comment on the allegations made regarding the residential addresses of City Councilors elect, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 84 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:05 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
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, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items a. through e. together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items a. through e. together, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Dionne)
Priority Matters
1e Mayor and orders to accept and expend the following grants:: $82,853 — Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant (JAG) Program — Local Solicitation
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt items a. through e
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt items a. through e., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
2 Mayor and order appropriating $609,959 as follows: 543,628 from General Fund Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund 8,203 from Water Fund Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund 2,431 from Sewer Fund Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund 55,697 from EMS Fund Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund
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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
3 Mayor and order appropriating $501,274 from EMS Fund Free Cash to EMS Fund Stabilization
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
4 Mayor and order appropriating $400,000 from General Fund Free Cash to Claims and Damages
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pelletier)
5 Mayor and order appropriating $260,453 from General Fund Free Cash to Education — All Other
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and order appropriating $1,167,613 from General Fund Free Cash to School Appropriation
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 Pelletier, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pelletier)
8 Mayor and order appropriating $550,000 as follows: 350,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to reduce sewer departmental receipts 200,000 from Water Retained Earnings to reduce sewer departmental receipts
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, PelletierNo: PonteAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the order, with President Ponte voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
9 Mayor and order appropriating $40,000 from Veterans' Benefits Expenses to Veterans' Benefits Salaries
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
10 Mayor requesting reappointment of Debbie Pacheco to the Commission on Disability
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Lee)
11 City Assessor re: establishment of Fiscal Year 2022 tax factor and tax levy
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the communication and place it on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
13 Mayor and proposed ordinance increasing cemetery fees
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mary Sahady to answer questions
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 Mary Sahady to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Laliberte and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Laliberte, second: Cadime)
Priority Communications
14 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 Kilby and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Laliberte)
Ordinances
15 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 Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
Orders: Hearings
16 Nicholas Botelho, 28 Charlotte St. — 22.6 ft. at 26-28 Charlotte St.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
17 Robert Fortier, 1634 Drift Rd, Unit N, Westport, MA, 02790 -158.3 ft. at 26 Kilburn St.
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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
18 Marcilio Silva, 653 King St. — 34 Feet at 653 King St.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
19 Garrett and Lisa Blanchette, 1235 Newhall St. — 23.4 ft. at 1235 Newhall St.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
20 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers 2021 Taxicab Drivers Justin Alix Winegard Fexis Whitney Galusha 2022 Taxicab Drivers Justin Alix Ashraf Kamal Antar Tyler Botelho Robert M. Collins Gilbert W. Correia Luis M. Costa
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
21 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: John Medeiros d/b/a Medeiros Auto Body & Sales at 96-98 Alden Street Elie Bouramia d/b/a North End Auto Services & Sales, Inc. at 3293 North Main Street Peter DiLorenzo d/b/a Neighborhood Auto Sales & Service, Inc. at 345 Durfee Street
Minutes, page 5 · 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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
22 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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
23 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes - September 16, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept the minutes and place them on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes and place them on file, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To take items #24 through #29 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items #24 through #29 together, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
29 Special Meeting of the City Council - October 18, 2021
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
30 City resident requesting the renaming of Griffin Park Playground/Basketball Area in memory of Miguel Sanjurjo
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the request to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the request to the Planning Board, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To adopt the order for a tax shift at 1.75
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order for a tax shift at 1.75, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To adopt the order for the tax levy
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order for the tax levy, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:39 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pelletier and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:39 p.m.” (Motion: Pelletier, 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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