MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 20, 2018
29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Jeffrey Postell, Jeanne Quinn, Estele Borges, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: Donald Cleary
Every vote, in order
Com. from Commissioner, Parks, Cemeteries and Public Ground which stated that they are in the process of the cleaning up trees and brush from the most recent Nor' easter
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board has received a Site Plan Review for property on Middleboro Avenue - Property I
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Phillip Duarte, Chair, Pathways Committee updating on the progress of the Taunton River Trail.
For the Council to go on record supporting this project and that a letter is sent to Mr
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion for the Council to go on record supporting this project and that a letter is sent to Mr. Gaertner to endorse this program and ask that the City of Taunton Pathways Committee be allowed to apply for that grant. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Com. from Commissioner, Parks, Cemeteries and Public Ground which stated that they are in the process of the cleaning up trees and brush from the most recent Nor' easter
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board has received a Site Plan Review for property on Middleboro Avenue - Property I
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting two letters from Comcast/Xfinity regarding changes effective May 9, 2018 for Xfinity TV and a copy of Comcast's policies and procedures, sample subscriber bill, work order and rate & channel line-up information for the community.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye spoke about how he supports this project.
To refer to the Committee of the Whole next week
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Whole next week. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Com. from Executive Director, Office of Economic and Community Development in collaboration with the Board of Health, has administered the Title V Loan Program for the purpose of assisting City residents with the repair and repla
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board has received a Site Plan Review for property on Middleboro Avenue - Property I
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting requests for transfer of funds for the insurance deductible for Leddy School damage; Expert witness fees, City Hall fire litigation; Insurance premiums for new city-owned properties.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye spoke about how he supports this project.
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion and to get direction from the Law Department
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion and to get direction from the Law Department. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Com. from Executive Director Downtown Taunton Foundation, 8 Trescott St
To move approval and waive the fees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval and waive the fees. So Voted..”
Com. from Ernest Cardoza, Greater Taunton Area Allied Veterans Council, 82 Ingell St., Unit 4, Taunton extending an invitation to its Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2018.
To refer to the Council President
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Council President. So Voted..”
Fortune Teller's License (RENEWAL) 1. Bissie Mitchell for Sonia's Palm Reading to be located at the NEW location of 103 Main St., Taunton
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Jason Auger, 1370 Middleboro Ave., E. Taunton, MA seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Middleboro Ave. near Sherwood Ave., Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department and the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the DPW. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Mark Ballou, 1561 Douglas Ave., North Providence, RI seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on John Hancock 9 Road in front of Gordon Food Service in Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department and the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the DPW. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Mark Bosse, 22 Johnson Dr., Lakeville, MA seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Middleboro Avenue near the Cemetery and Lake Rico in East Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department and the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the DPW. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Scott Brosnahan, 262 Taunton Ave., Norton, MA seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Myles Standish Boulevard in front of the Pepsi Bottling building in Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department and the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the DPW. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Derek Rocha, 11 Madison St., Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Shores Street near the intersection of Tremont St., Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department and the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the DPW. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Christina Ellis, 31 Church Green U209, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole on County Street near Carriage Lane, Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department and the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the DPW. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Steven M. Gordon, P.O. Box 514, East Taunton requesting to discontinue a portion of Butler Avenue in East Taunton and requesting to purchase a piece of the discontinued roadway to combine with his property located at 461 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton.
To refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing. So Voted..”
Committee reports
For Committee reports to be read by Title and Approved
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Committee reports to be read by Title and Approved. So Voted..”
Meet in Executive Session to discuss Litigation Strategy Pertaining to Active Litigation Involving the City Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3).
To refer to the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the end of the meeting. So Voted..”
Resolutions: Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 405 ARTICLE V
To approve the second reading and move to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the second reading and move to a third reading. So Voted..”
Order for a first reading to be passed to a second reading Ordered That, $250,000 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the repair, replacement and/or upgrade of subsurface disposal systems, or for loans to property owners
To approve the first reading and move to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the first reading and move to a second reading. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier stated that he brought it up earlier under Councilor Carr's motion but he doesn't think it was added.
To refer to the DPW to consider adding another yard waste week or delaying the one that is currently on the docket for April due to the recent storms
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer to the DPW to consider adding another yard waste week or delaying the one that is currently on the docket for April due to the recent storms. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Mayor Hoye spoke about how he supports this project.
To refer to the Committee on Solid Waste to discuss pick up for recyclables and cameras
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Committee on Solid Waste to discuss pick up for recyclables and cameras. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Mayor Hoye stated that he does not anticipate any votes being taken and the Council will not come back into full session.
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to enter into Executive Session. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Cleary was absent..”
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