MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 19, 2018
37 recorded votes, 2 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, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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..”
Reappointment of Steve Perry, 80 Steve Drive, Taunton to the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring June 30, 2021.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Steve Perry, 80 Steve Drive, Taunton to the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring June 30, 2021
To invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Mr. Perry into the enclosure. So Voted..”
He was then sworn in by the City Clerk.
To go back to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go back to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Steve Perry, 80 Steve Drive, Taunton to the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring June 30, 2021
To open the hearing and invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite Mr. Amaro and Mr. Scanlon into the enclosure. So Voted..”
In addition, no auto parts shall be stored or displayed on site; Condition #8) The maximum limit on the number of vehicles stored/displayed on site at any one time for sale shall be 10 vehicles and all vehicles shall be stored/displayed within the defined storage spaces shown on
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..”
There was nobody present to speak in favor or opposition of the petition.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To approve the petition and close the hearing
Yes: Borges, Croteau, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, Quinn, SandersNo: Carr, Cleary
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to approve the petition and close the hearing. … On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilors Carr and Cleary voting in opposition..” (Motion: Sanders)
Com. from Director, Department of Human Services stating that they have received requests from two (2) part-time municipal employees to participate in the 2018 Taunton Senior Tax Work-Off Program
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor regarding City of Taunton v
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to receive and place on file. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
It is the topic of discussion so often.
To refer the dumpster issue to the Board of Health because there is supposed to be a dumpster on-site in a certain location and not wherever these people want to put it on
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer the dumpster issue to the Board of Health because there is supposed to be a dumpster on-site in a certain location and not wherever these people want to put it on. She would like to know if there has actually been a permit filed with the Board of Health for this dumpster. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Councilor Borges thanked the City Solicitor for bringing up two (2) great words, alteration and expansion. She stated that clearly that has happened at that site.
To refer to the Zoning Enforcement ; Officer to investigate the alteration and expansion of that site and to take action immediately if there is any, whatever they need to do
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Zoning Enforcement ; Officer to investigate the alteration and expansion of that site and to take action immediately if there is any, whatever they need to do. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
He thinks that they need to take action on this.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License to look into this because they don't seem like they have hours of operation
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer to the Committee on Police and License to look into this because they don't seem like they have hours of operation. … On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..” (Motion: McCaul)
Councilor Sanders stated that he is interested in pursuing any opportunity for us to be the City of Taunton suing the Zoning Board of Appeals.
For the City Solicitor's Office communicate with the Zoning Board of Appeals and invite them in at the earliest possible opportunity, preferably tomorrow morning to explore any opportunity for the Zoning Board to reconsider their vote regarding 274 Winthrop Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion for the City Solicitor's Office communicate with the Zoning Board of Appeals and invite them in at the earliest possible opportunity, preferably tomorrow morning to explore any opportunity for the Zoning Board to reconsider their vote regarding 274 Winthrop Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
So Voted.
To bring this to the attention of the Committee on Police and License regarding their hours of operation
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to bring this to the attention of the Committee on Police and License regarding their hours of operation. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
She stated that it was when there was a third to half of the cars that are there now.
That the Conservation Agent go there as well to check out that issue
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion that the Conservation Agent go there as well to check out that issue. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Reappointment of Steve Perry, 80 Steve Drive, Taunton to the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring June 30, 2021
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor regarding Combined Realty, LLC v
To receive and place on file and place in Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and place in Mr. Gould's personnel file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor stating that pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A §21(a) (3), he respectfully requests to meet with the Municipal Council in executive session at the June 19, 2018 meeting
To move to the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to the end of the meeting. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Katelyn Stanley, 40 Tremont St., ons Rear, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole on Hodges Street between Sao Paulo Ave. and Heritage Way.
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 Matthew MacDonald, 546 Main Street, Dighton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole at the corner of Route 44 and South Walker Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Law Department, DPW and Mass Highway
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department, DPW and Mass Highway. 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..”
Petitions: Claim submitted by Katelyn Stanley, 40 Tremont St
For the Council to reconsider the approval of the Safety House along with any fees that are associated with it
The minutes give only the count (7–0), not how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion for the Council to reconsider the approval of the Safety House along with any fees that are associated with it. … On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor..” (Motion: Borges)
Councilors Carr and McCaul voting in opposition. ; 16 Councilor Pottier stated that Kevin Shea gave the Council a list of TIFF's.
For Kevin Shea to submit to the Council a spreadsheet like they have gotten in the past with the TIFF's, their terms and if they are in compliance
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Kevin Shea to submit to the Council a spreadsheet like they have gotten in the past with the TIFF's, their terms and if they are in compliance. So Voted..”
Councilor Postell stated that they had a discussion in the Committee of the Whole regarding this subject.
For the Council to receive an update from the DPW and MassDOT on the 4958S Exit 9 off-ramp traffic pattern with the vehicles going into one lane
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion for the Council to receive an update from the DPW and MassDOT on the 4958S Exit 9 off-ramp traffic pattern with the vehicles going into one lane. Councilor Cleary added to the motion to refer to the Safety Officer. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Councilor Postell stated that he believes that it is under State jurisdiction but he would be more than happy to refer it there as well.
To refer to the Building Department or the Building Inspector to provide an update on the status of a motion that he made earlier this year regarding the windows at the Central Fire Station
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the Building Department or the Building Inspector to provide an update on the status of a motion that he made earlier this year regarding the windows at the Central Fire Station. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
So Voted.
To refer to the Safety Officer to provide an update on the traffic study of the intersection at Oak Street, Florence Street and Highland Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer to provide an update on the traffic study of the intersection at Oak Street, Florence Street and Highland Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor requesting Approval of Borrowing Resolution for Business Contracts; approval of any other related documents regarding electric cars. The City Clerk stated that she does have the document and she could read it into the record.
To approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the lease for the electric cars
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the lease for the electric cars. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Resolution for Business Contracts; approval of any other related documents regarding electric cars
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills a change to the Class II License Ordinance which requires the building to be on the actual property of the site of the Class II license
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills a change to the Class II License Ordinance which requires the building to be on the actual property of the site of the Class II license. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
To refer to the Police Chief to work with the tow drivers and send them a letter that states that part of their job is to clean up the site
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to refer to the Police Chief to work with the tow drivers and send them a letter that states that part of their job is to clean up the site. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
17 Councilor Pottier stated that he and Councilor Borges both received a communication asking if there has been an update on the legal case regarding an appeal of the Union Block decision made by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
To refer to the City Solicitor to report back to the Council within a week if he knows of any resolution or what the status is
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Solicitor to report back to the Council within a week if he knows of any resolution or what the status is. So Voted..”
He stated that he has had people mention that they have been accosted on the Green.
To refer to the Police Department to investigate
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Police Department to investigate. Councilor Postell added to the motion to encourage some additional foot patrols or bike patrols in that area. So Voted..”
He believes it is an investment of $21M and he is waiting for the answer as to how much property tax the City will collect.
For the Council to be informed as to how much property tax the City will collect on the project
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Council to be informed as to how much property tax the City will collect on the project. So Voted..”
He also has a concern relative to liability.
To refer to the DPW and the Safety Officer to do a condition of roadway on Crapo Street as well as to review if there is a Stop Sign missing from Crapo Street and Tremont Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the DPW and the Safety Officer to do a condition of roadway on Crapo Street as well as to review if there is a Stop Sign missing from Crapo Street and Tremont Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
So Voted.
For the DPW to send the flail mower to Somerset Avenue as soon as you leave Dighton going into Taunton there is an Entering Taunton sign with overgrown brush and a sidewalk there
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion for the DPW to send the flail mower to Somerset Avenue as soon as you leave Dighton going into Taunton there is an Entering Taunton sign with overgrown brush and a sidewalk there. The overgrown brush is making it so the pedestrians have to go into the street to bypass it. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Com. from City Solicitor - Request to Meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the City of Taunton Management Association.
To recess and go into Executive Session with the thought that we 18 will not reconvening in open session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess and go into Executive Session with the thought that we 18 will not reconvening in open session. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
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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