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December 28, 2021
3 meetings this evening, 30 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
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 45 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
1 Tannya Castro and Marco Rojas, 355 Columbia Street, d/b/a R & C Auto Sales, for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 2291 South Main Street, on Lot B-05-0014 Assessors Plan.
Minutes, page 45 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Lee)
2 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Bradford Avenue National Grid requests to install approximately 246' 2-4 PVC conduits from P24 to new HDHH 44- 1, and install appropriately 316' 2-4' PVC conduits from new HDHH 44-1 to existing MH 44 on
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, 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.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
3 Massachusetts Electric Company for an underground conduit location, as follows: Morgan Street , National Grid requests to install approximately 79' 2-4 PVC conduits from P33 to existing MH4 at ‘Morgan Street. In accordance with Plan No. 29575229 dated November 8, 2021.
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed.” (Motion: Cadime, 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.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 46 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:10 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
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
1 Citizens' Input Daryl Gonyon, 76 Frost Street - Durfee High School Bells
Minutes, page 47 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Daryl Gonyon to finish his comments
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Daryl Gonyon to finish his comments.” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 47 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:53 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:53 p.m.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
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
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order appropriating $20,000 from Financial Services, Salaries to Financial Services, Expenses
Minutes, page 1 · 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)
Priority Communications
2 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
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 Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
To take items #3 through #9 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items #3 through #9 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
Citations
9 Marcy Ytkin — Supplying custom made PPE masks to FRFD
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Laliberte)
Orders: Hearings
10 Tannya Castro and Marco Rojas d/b/a R & C Auto Sales, located at 2291 South Main Street
Minutes, page 2 · 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)
11 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 562 feet of underground conduit on South Main Street and Bradford Avenue
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Lee, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pelletier, second: Lee)
12 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of approximately 79 feet of underground conduit on Morgan Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Laliberte, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
13 Massachusetts Electric Company — Installation of a new pole and underground conduit on Plymouth Avenue
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Pelletier)
Orders: Miscellaneous
14 Police Chief's report on licenses 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Russell Draine Jose Vasconcellos 2022 Livery Drivers Ronn Keneshea 2022 Livery Vehicles Fall River Taxi Service, Inc. — Toyota Prius
Minutes, page 2 · 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.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
15 Town Transportation LLC d/b/a Town Taxi — New Taxicab Vehicle Application for License No. 42
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order, pending the Police Chief's approval
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime, and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, pending the Police Chief's approval.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
16 Auto Body Shop License Renewals: Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body located at 633 Lawton Street Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos Auto Body located at 400 Second Street ‘ Dylan Jarabek d/b/a Top Tier Auto Body located on 232 Lapham Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
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)
17 Auto Repair Shop License Renewais: Nicholas R. Faggioli d/b/a Faggioli Auto Body located at 633 Lawton Street Carlos C. Sousa d/b/a Carlos Auto Body located at 389 Second Street Dylan Jarabek d/b/a Top Tier Auto Body located on 232 Lapham Street
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Transfer of auto body shop license no. 122 located at 155 Williston Street from Humberto Pereira d/b/a Fail River Auto Body and Sales, Inc. to Wayne Pereira d/b/a Fall River Auto Body and Sales, Inc.
Minutes, page 3 · 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)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
19 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)
20 Communication from City Resident re: B.M.C. Durfee High School Bells
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To accept and place on file and refer the communication to the School
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to accept and place on file and refer the communication to the School .” (Motion: Lee, second: Peckham)
21 KP Law, P.C invoice for professional services from July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the matter
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Peckham, Pelletier, PonteNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to approve the matter, with Councilor Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To take items #22 and #23 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items #22 and #23 together.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
23 Committee on Finance — December 14, 2021
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)
To lift the matter from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to lift the matter from the table.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:18 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:18 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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