MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
November 20, 2018
47 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Jeffrey Postell, Estele Borges, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: Jeanne Quinn
Every vote, in order
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center including building additions totaling 24,200 sq. ft., a 5,000 sq. ft. outbuilding, and a 8,000 sq. ft. equipment pad in the Industrial District, all as shown on submitted plans, on the premises situated on the southerly side of Mozzone Boulevard
To open the hearing l and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing l and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Petition, Com
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health stating that the business has obtained all applicable permits from the Board of Health, Upon completion, an updated site plan must be submitted to the Board of Health.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Distribution Manager, TMLP stating that they have 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 Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health stating that the business has obtained all applicable permits from the Board of Health, Upon completion, an updated site plan must be submitted to the Board of Health
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 grant the petition and close the hearing
Yes: Borges, Cleary, Croteau, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: CarrAbsent: Quinn
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to grant the petition and close the hearing. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Carr voting in opposition and Councilor 7 Quinn was absent..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from Commissioner, Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds advising that on Sunday, December 2, 2018 the Annual Christmas Parade will be held beginning at 12:00 noon from the Liberty and Union Plaza, Rte, 138 and will end at Ci
To receive and place on file and be placed on the City's website and in the newspaper
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and be placed on the City's website and in the newspaper. So Voted..”
t it will be placed on the website as well as the City's Facebook page and anywhere else that they post things. 10 1 Com. from Treasurer/Collector stating that the City has received notice indicating the Land Court entered a final judgment of foreclosure on September 21, 2018 for the : property asse
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. … So Voted..”
Petition, Com
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor regarding Potential Land Acquisition(s) in ) conjunction with City Hall/Police Sally Port Project
To move to the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to the end of the meeting. So Voted..”
Petition, Com
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..”
Resolution to accept the donation of land from the Taunton ; : : Hi Development Corporation
To accept the donation of land from the Taunton Development Corporation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the donation of land from the Taunton Development Corporation. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye stated that on Page 10 of the agenda there is a resolution.
To accept the resolution
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the resolution. So Voted..”
Com. from Denise Murphy, Treasurer, Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School District notifying that on November 6, 2018 the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District Committee voted to amend the FY19 school budget by
To receive and place on : file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on : file. Council President Croteau added to the motion to ask for a meeting of any interested City Councilors and the Bristol Plymouth Administration and Board to come to a City Council meeting to discuss exactly what is involved in this modernization. So Voted..”
Com. from Melissa Newman, Event Lead, Relay for Life of Greater Taunton requesting use of the stage at their event that will be held on June 14-15 at the Bristol Plymouth : 12 Technical High School track
To refer to the DPW to work out the : availability and the details
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW to work out the : availability and the details. So Voted..”
Petitions: : Hours of Operation : 1
To approve the petitions for extended hours based on the recommendation of Det
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the petitions for extended hours based on the recommendation of Det. Rutherford. 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: : Hours of Operation : 1
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills for discussion in four weeks because their agenda is really busy
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills for discussion in four weeks because their agenda is really busy. So Voted..”
Com. from Deborah Almeida Araujo, Coordinator- Operation Christmas, Citizens for Citizens, Inc
To refer to the Committee on the DPW to be discussed and to see how we can move forward in that direction and hear the pros and cons regarding that
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the DPW to be discussed and to see how we can move forward in that direction and hear the pros and cons regarding that. So Voted..”
He strongly supports the idea so that is why he wants to put it forward to the Committee. :
To go into Executive Session based on Page 4 of the agenda to discuss potential land acquisition in conjunction with City Hall/Police at 8:56 P.M
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session based on Page 4 of the agenda to discuss potential land acquisition in conjunction with City Hall/Police at 8:56 P.M. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Quinn was absent..”
Petition, Com
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of ) Health stating that the business has obtained all applicable permits from the Board of Health. Upon completion, an updated site plan must be submitted to the Board of Health.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Distribution Manager, TMLP stating that they have 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..”
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center including building additions totaling 24,200 sq. ft., a 5,000 sq. ft. outbuilding, and a 8,000 sq. ft. equipment pad in the Industrial District, all as shown on submitted plans, on the premises situated on the southerly side of Mozzone Boulevard
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 Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health stating that the business has obtained all applicable permits from the Board of Health, Upon completion, an updated site plan must be submitted to the Board of Health
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 grant the petition and close the hearing
Yes: Borges, Cleary, Croteau, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: CarrAbsent: Quinn
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to grant the petition and close the hearing. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Carr voting in opposition and Councilor Quinn was absent..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from Commissioner, Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds advising that on Sunday, December 2, 2018 the Annual Christmas Parade will be held beginning at 12:00 noon from the Liberty and Union Plaza, Rte, 138 and will end at Ci
To receive and place on file and be placed on the City's website and in the newspaper
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and be placed on the City's website and in the newspaper. So Voted..”
will be placed on the website as well as the City's Facebook page and anywhere else that they post things. : 10 Com. from Treasurer/Collector stating that the City has received notice indicating the : Land Court entered a final judgment of foreclosure on September 21, 2018 for the property assessed
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. … So Voted..”
Petition, Com
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor regarding Potential Land Acquisition(s) in ) conjunction with City Hall/Police Sally Port Project
To move to the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to the end of the meeting. So Voted..”
Petition, Com
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..”
Resolution to accept the donation of land from the Taunton ; : : Hi Development Corporation
To accept the donation of land from the Taunton Development Corporation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the donation of land from the Taunton Development Corporation. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye stated that on Page 10 of the agenda there is a resolution.
To accept the resolution
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the resolution, So Voted..”
Com. from Treasurer/Collector stating that the City has received notice indicating the Land Court entered a final judgment of foreclosure on September 21, 2018 for the : property assessed to John Fortes and located at Ashland Ave
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. Council President Croteau added to the motion to ask for a meeting of any interested City Councilors and the Bristol! Plymouth Administration and Board to come to a City Council meeting to discuss exactly what is involved in this modernization. So Voted..”
Com. from Melissa Newman, Event Lead, Relay for Life of Greater Taunton requesting use of the stage at their event that will be held on June 14-15 at the Bristol Plymouth 12 Technical High School track.
To refer to the DPW to work out the : availability and the details
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW to work out the : availability and the details. So Voted..”
Petitions: : Hours of Operation : 1
To approve the petitions for extended hours based on the recommendation of Det
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the petitions for extended hours based on the recommendation of Det. Rutherford. 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: : Hours of Operation : 1
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and : Enrolled Bills for discussion in four weeks because their agenda is really busy
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and : Enrolled Bills for discussion in four weeks because their agenda is really busy, So Voted..”
He strongly supports the idea so that is why he wants to put it forward to the Committee.
To go into Executive Session based on Page 4 of the agenda to discuss potential land acquisition in conjunction with City Hall/Police at 8:56 P.M
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session based on Page 4 of the agenda to discuss potential land acquisition in conjunction with City Hall/Police at 8:56 P.M. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Quinn was absent..”
Com. from Deborah Almeida Araujo, Coordinator- Operation Christmas, Citizens for Citizens, Inc
To refer to the Committee on the DP'W to be discussed and : to see how we can move forward in that direction and hear the pros and cons regarding that
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the DP'W to be discussed and : to see how we can move forward in that direction and hear the pros and cons regarding that. So Voted..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS CROTEAU AND CLEARY : MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:41 P.M. : 1, MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $1,344,836.34
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,344,836.34. SO VOTED..”
Com. from Deborah Almeida Araujo, Coordinator- Operation Christmas, Citizens for Citizens, Inc
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $988,198.65
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $988,198.65. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Sanders made the following motion: :
To move this ordinance to a first reading next week
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO MOVE THIS ORDINANCE TO A FIRST READING NEXT WEEK. SO VOTED..”
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