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April 10, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 82 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Taunton Municipal Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Jeffrey Postell, Jeanne Quinn, Estele Borges, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: None
41 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Appointments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Appointments. So Voted..”
Appointment of one (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenant, Honorato Santos.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor. (Honorato Santos was sworn in by the Assistant City Clerk on Wednesday, April 11, 2018) Appointment of one (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Sergeant, Andrew Pacino..”
Appointment of one (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenant, Honorato Santos
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
79-107 (370 County St.), 79-110, 79-111, 79-112, 79-113 (330 County St.), 79-114 (318 County St.), 79-205 (294 County St.), 79-206 (278 County St.), 79-207 (266 County St.), 79-208 (250 County St.)
To open the hearing and invite Atty
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite Atty. Matthew Costa and the interested parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Conservation Agent which stated that there are no conservation issues regarding the Proposed Zoning Change Request.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health which stated that the Board of Health has no comments.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Petition in opposition signed by 163 Taunton Residents.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The second one is from George Rezendes, 14 Johnson Street.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vivian Martin, 7 Johnson Street and owner of the vacant land between 330 County Street and 370 County Street (lot 79-110, 79-111, 79-112)
To close public input and deny the petition
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to close public input and deny the petition. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. So Voted..”
A 50 unit multi-family development at 61 Summer Street located in the Urban Residential District.
To open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Distribution Manager, TMLP stating that the TMLP has no comments on this proposed work, as it does not appear to impact the electrical facilities.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
They stated that it was from the City Assessor.
To grant the petition, close the hearing, look at all of the possible mechanisms to park in the rear of the building and send it to Site Plan Review
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to grant the petition, close the hearing, look at all of the possible mechanisms to park in the rear of the building and send it to Site Plan Review. … So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
He stated that they can either do this tonight or refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for next week because he would like to get that money in Oil & Roads as soon as possible.
To refer it to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for next week
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to refer it to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for next week. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Com. from DPW Commissioner requesting for a transfer of $3M from retained earnings in the Water Enterprise Account to fund several projects that require implementation at this time.
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..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting a letter that was received from the manager of government affairs at Xfinity about updates regarding Xfinity TV changes.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Clerk appointment of five (5) Permanent Full-time Firefighters.
To refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires. So Voted..”
Com. from Luis Cardoso, Committee President, Irmandade Do Espirito Santo DaSantissima Trindade De Taunton, 29 Winter St
To refer to the DPW to see if the stage is available
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW to see if the stage is available. So Voted..”
Petitions: Livery License 1
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..”
20 Old Gold, Pawn Broker & Second Hand Article License 1. Tetreault Enterprises -DBA- Fall River Pawn Brokers located at 48 Taunton Green
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..”
Hours of Operation - RENEWAL 1. Taunton Mart located at 1095 County Street, 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 Wanda Ortiz, 653 Main St., Pawtucket, RI seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole on John Quincy Adams Road, 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 Jacob Bishop, 76 Birchwood Dr., East Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Middleboro Ave. near Lake Rico.
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 Kyle Guenette, 26 Fremont St., Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole in front of 18 Highland Street, 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 Kristin and Jacob Crawford, 859 Glebe Street, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to their automobile from hitting a pothole on County Street, 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 Heidi Cowell, 766 Berkley Street, Berkley seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole in front of 534 County 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 Derek Mann, 165 Broadway, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting several potholes on West Britannia Street near Justine 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..”
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..”
Councilor Cleary stated that the only question he has is that there is a number of apartment houses there and he doesn't know where they will park. He isn't sure how much parking they have. She stated that it would just be right in front of it. Councilor Cleary stated that he thought they meant all
For Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Mr. … So Voted..”
The total cost of the project will be $12M-$13M. He stated that as he understands it, our responsibility at this point is the engineering cost.
For the document that he gave to the Budget Director to be placed in the Committee on the DPW next week
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the document that he gave to the Budget Director to be placed in the Committee on the DPW next week. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To refer to the DPW and the Safety Officer the issue of creating a "No-Parking" zone in the vicinity of 61 Summer Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to refer to the DPW and the Safety Officer the issue of creating a "No-Parking" zone in the vicinity of 61 Summer Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Councilor McCaul stated that he agrees with what Councilor Carr is saying, he actually contacted Mass Historic and the applicant has not filed an ENF and also with MEPA so it is really important that we follow the guidelines with what the Massachusetts Historical Society is sayin
To refer to the Committee on Police and License for a review of vehicles parking on the sidewalk as it has been a reoccurring problem from Powers Avenue off of Bay Street to the intersection at Washington Street and Bay Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the Committee on Police and License for a review of vehicles parking on the sidewalk as it has been a reoccurring problem from Powers Avenue off of Bay Street to the intersection at Washington Street and Bay Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Councilor Croteau stated that he has been contacted by a number of people relative to the Yard trash pick-up which is scheduled for the latter part of April.
For the DPW to look into either rescheduling that one until later in the Spring or go along with the one in the latter part of April and scheduling another one sometime in May or June because people are saying that due to the bad weather they are not able to do the yard work to prepare the trash to be picked up
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the DPW to look into either rescheduling that one until later in the Spring or go along with the one in the latter part of April and scheduling another one sometime in May or June because people are saying that due to the bad weather they are not able to do the yard work to prepare the trash to be picked up. So Voted..”
Taunton Municipal Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Jeffrey Postell, Jeanne Quinn, Estele Borges, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: None
41 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Appointments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Appointments. So Voted..”
Appointment of one (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenant, Honorato Santos.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor. (Honorato Santos was sworn in by the Assistant City Clerk on Wednesday, April 11, 2018) Appointment of one (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Sergeant, Andrew Pacino..”
Appointment of one (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenant, Honorato Santos
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
79-107 (370 County St.), 79-110, 79-111, 79-112, 79-113 (330 County St.), 79-114 (318 County St.), 79-205 (294 County St.), 79-206 (278 County St.), 79-207 (266 County St.), 79-208 (250 County St.)
To open the hearing and invite Atty
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite Atty. Matthew Costa and the interested parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Conservation Agent which stated that there are no conservation issues regarding the Proposed Zoning Change Request.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health which stated that the Board of Health has no comments.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Petition in opposition signed by 163 Taunton Residents.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The second one is from George Rezendes, 14 Johnson Street.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vivian Martin, 7 Johnson Street and owner of the vacant land between 330 County Street and 370 County Street (lot 79-110, 79-111, 79-112)
To close public input and deny the petition
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to close public input and deny the petition. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. So Voted..”
A 50 unit multi-family development at 61 Summer Street located in the Urban Residential District.
To open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Distribution Manager, TMLP stating that the TMLP has no comments on this proposed work, as it does not appear to impact the electrical facilities.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Vice Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on March 1, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the Proposed Zoning Change for the following properties to be re- zoned from Urban Residential
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
They stated that it was from the City Assessor.
To grant the petition, close the hearing, look at all of the possible mechanisms to park in the rear of the building and send it to Site Plan Review
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to grant the petition, close the hearing, look at all of the possible mechanisms to park in the rear of the building and send it to Site Plan Review. … So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
He stated that they can either do this tonight or refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for next week because he would like to get that money in Oil & Roads as soon as possible.
To refer it to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for next week
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to refer it to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for next week. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Com. from DPW Commissioner requesting for a transfer of $3M from retained earnings in the Water Enterprise Account to fund several projects that require implementation at this time.
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..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting a letter that was received from the manager of government affairs at Xfinity about updates regarding Xfinity TV changes.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Clerk appointment of five (5) Permanent Full-time Firefighters.
To refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires. So Voted..”
Com. from Luis Cardoso, Committee President, Irmandade Do Espirito Santo DaSantissima Trindade De Taunton, 29 Winter St
To refer to the DPW to see if the stage is available
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW to see if the stage is available. So Voted..”
Petitions: Livery License 1
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..”
20 Old Gold, Pawn Broker & Second Hand Article License 1. Tetreault Enterprises -DBA- Fall River Pawn Brokers located at 48 Taunton Green
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..”
Hours of Operation - RENEWAL 1. Taunton Mart located at 1095 County Street, 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 Wanda Ortiz, 653 Main St., Pawtucket, RI seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole on John Quincy Adams Road, 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 Jacob Bishop, 76 Birchwood Dr., East Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Middleboro Ave. near Lake Rico.
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 Kyle Guenette, 26 Fremont St., Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole in front of 18 Highland Street, 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 Kristin and Jacob Crawford, 859 Glebe Street, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to their automobile from hitting a pothole on County Street, 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 Heidi Cowell, 766 Berkley Street, Berkley seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole in front of 534 County 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 Derek Mann, 165 Broadway, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting several potholes on West Britannia Street near Justine 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..”
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..”
Councilor Cleary stated that the only question he has is that there is a number of apartment houses there and he doesn't know where they will park. He isn't sure how much parking they have. She stated that it would just be right in front of it. Councilor Cleary stated that he thought they meant all
For Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Mr. … So Voted..”
The total cost of the project will be $12M-$13M. He stated that as he understands it, our responsibility at this point is the engineering cost.
For the document that he gave to the Budget Director to be placed in the Committee on the DPW next week
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the document that he gave to the Budget Director to be placed in the Committee on the DPW next week. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To refer to the DPW and the Safety Officer the issue of creating a "No-Parking" zone in the vicinity of 61 Summer Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to refer to the DPW and the Safety Officer the issue of creating a "No-Parking" zone in the vicinity of 61 Summer Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Councilor McCaul stated that he agrees with what Councilor Carr is saying, he actually contacted Mass Historic and the applicant has not filed an ENF and also with MEPA so it is really important that we follow the guidelines with what the Massachusetts Historical Society is sayin
To refer to the Committee on Police and License for a review of vehicles parking on the sidewalk as it has been a reoccurring problem from Powers Avenue off of Bay Street to the intersection at Washington Street and Bay Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the Committee on Police and License for a review of vehicles parking on the sidewalk as it has been a reoccurring problem from Powers Avenue off of Bay Street to the intersection at Washington Street and Bay Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Councilor Croteau stated that he has been contacted by a number of people relative to the Yard trash pick-up which is scheduled for the latter part of April.
For the DPW to look into either rescheduling that one until later in the Spring or go along with the one in the latter part of April and scheduling another one sometime in May or June because people are saying that due to the bad weather they are not able to do the yard work to prepare the trash to be picked up
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the DPW to look into either rescheduling that one until later in the Spring or go along with the one in the latter part of April and scheduling another one sometime in May or June because people are saying that due to the bad weather they are not able to do the yard work to prepare the trash to be picked up. So Voted..”
From the official minutes kept by the Taunton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Taunton Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. Most items pass by voice (“So voted”), and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Taunton Municipal Council page (taunton-ma.gov). Former councilors show initials.
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