MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 1, 2018
28 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, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: David Pottier, Donald Cleary
Every vote, in order
Mayor Hoye then read the proclamation May 2018 as Older Americans Month.
To adopt
Re-appointment of Elizabeth Pottier, 42 Power St., Taunton to the Board of Registrar of Voters for a term of (4) years, expiring April 2022.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that they have received a Site Plan Review for property at 396 Winthrop Street for an Office and Storage Use in a 2 Highway Business District, submitted by 16 Legion, LLC
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 Commissioner, Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds stating that they are in the process of accepting applications for seasonal positions (Hopewell Pool, Park Maintenance & Hopewell Security)
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from Commissioner, Department of Public Works which stated that last October the Municipal Council voted to approve a resolution for the leasing of five battery electric vehicles
To approve
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to approve. Councilor Quinn added to the motion that it be approved according to the resolution prepared by the City's Law Office. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor - Acquisition of South Boundary Road Properties
To approve striking the "Parcel A" from the attached letter
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to approve striking the "Parcel A" from the attached letter. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
For either the City Clerk's or the City Engineer's Office to provide the Council with the plan showing Parcel D
From the minutes
“Motion was made for either the City Clerk's or the City Engineer's Office to provide the Council with the plan showing Parcel D. So Voted..”
Com. from Pastor Jack DaGraca, Father's House Family Church, P
To approve the use of the stage and waive the fee
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to approve the use of the stage and waive the fee. Councilor Quinn added to the motion to refer to the DPW for approval and subject to the condition of the stage at the discretion of the DPW. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Petitions: Antique Dealer License - Renewal 1
To refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief. So Voted..”
3. Bargain Bazaar Thrift Shop, Inc. located at 320 Bay St., Taunton (Requesting Waiver of License Fee as they are Non-profit).
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief and also that the waiver of the license fee will be determined during that discussion
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief and also that the waiver of the license fee will be determined during that discussion. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Sandra Mazariegos, 160 Richmond St. Raynham seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole at the intersection of South Precinct St. and Middleboro 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..”
Petitions: Antique Dealer License - Renewal 1
To refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc
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..”
Petition submitted by Karen Patneaud, ESC, 198 Crane Avenue South, Taunton on behalf of A.L.E. Realty Trust and Luis & Carmen Bairos requesting to discontinue Bluff Street, 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..”
Petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc
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..”
Petition submitted by Andy Amaro, 889 Middleboro Ave
To refer to the Mayor's Office and the Treasurer to come back with the actual numbers so the Council can see the real numbers in the next couple of weeks as she knows it is budget time
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Mayor's Office and the Treasurer to come back with the actual numbers so the Council can see the real numbers in the next couple of weeks as she knows it is budget time. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
There is another sum that should be tracked which is called Direct Aid that is another $110,000.00 that comes into the City every year. 7
To refer to the Budget Director to provide a Receipt Analysis of the Taunton Nursing Home's receipts up until April 30, 2018
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Budget Director to provide a Receipt Analysis of the Taunton Nursing Home's receipts up until April 30, 2018. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
She did see them up until March 31, 2018 and she knows the total number of receipts that have come in was around 51%. She stated that we are three quarters of the way into the fiscal year and they are only at 51% and that concerns her.
For the Taunton Nursing Home to report to the Clerk of Committees on a weekly basis as she would like to know what the census is at the nursing home
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion for the Taunton Nursing Home to report to the Clerk of Committees on a weekly basis as she would like to know what the census is at the nursing home. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
She stated that if anyone else wants to organize a clean-up in their own neighborhood, the City will still provide the equipment for a group to do that.
To refer to the Safety Officer for an opinion on whether a "No Truck" posting for non-local trucks should be placed on Fremont and Bassett Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer for an opinion on whether a "No Truck" posting for non-local trucks should be placed on Fremont and Bassett Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
She thinks it was referred once several years ago but she is not sure that there was a response so she is asking again.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for a review of the new health plan and employee contracts and its financial benefits to the City
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries for a review of the new health plan and employee contracts and its financial benefits to the City. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
So Voted.
To refer to the Safety Officer for an update on of the intersection on Highland Street which sometimes poses a serious public safety concern with traffic accidents
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer for an update on of the intersection on Highland Street which sometimes poses a serious public safety concern with traffic accidents. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Council President Croteau stated that he had a phone call relative to the problem of a blocked gutter and sidewalks on Jackson and Bay Street, specifically in the area of 473.
To refer to the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW. So Voted..”
New Business: Council President Croteau stated that he had a phone call relative to the problem of a blocked gutter and sidewalks on Jackson and Bay Street, specifically in the area of 473.
To refer to the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW. So Voted..”
Councilor McCaul stated that it has been close to a year since the Council has gotten an update on double poles.
For the TMLP and Verizon to give the Council an idea of the double poles that have been taken out
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the TMLP and Verizon to give the Council an idea of the double poles that have been taken out. 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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