MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 18, 2018
61 recorded votes, 1 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
The City Clerk read then read the appropriations.
To approve the FY2019 budget including the Supplemental Budget in the total amount of $239,183,099.76 and to transfer from Stabilization to the various departments $2,510,397.95
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the FY2019 budget including the Supplemental Budget in the total amount of $239,183,099.76 and to transfer from Stabilization to the various departments $2,510,397.95. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor requesting to meet in Executive Session on Potential Land Acquisition(s) in the vicinity of Galligan's Court.
To refer to the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the end of the meeting. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor Taunton regarding the Building Department v
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..”
Star Bharat, Star India 7 Gold, Star India Plus and Vijay. As a result, the channels will be removed from their : line-up effective that date. They are also notifying their impacted customers of this change.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor Taunton regarding the Building Department v
To send Atty
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to send Atty. Gould a letter saying that the Council appreciates his efforts on behalf of the City. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Com. from City Solicitor submitting a Host Community Agreement that has been negotiated between the administration and Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc
To approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. So Voted..”
Com. from City Clerk submitting Civil Service Police List for three (3) police officers
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..”
Com. from the DPW Commissioner stating that the DPW infrastructure team is writing to request approval to proceed with the development of an ordinance that would allow the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to adopt r
To refer to the Law Department to work on it in ordinance form and when it is completed to be referred back to the Committee on the DPW prior to it being sent to the Committee on Ordinances and : Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department to work on it in ordinance form and when it is completed to be referred back to the Committee on the DPW prior to it being sent to the Committee on Ordinances and : Enrolled Bills. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor Taunton regarding the Building Department v
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Taunton Conservation Commission regarding 202 Shores Street, Dutra property
To refer to the Committee on Public Property for the December 24, 2018 morning meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property for the December 24, 2018 morning meeting. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Susan Calcagno, 71 Regan Circle, Raynham seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting a pothole on John Hancock 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..”
Petition submitted by Tyler Tocchino, 30 Lillian Terrace and other residents of Lillian Terrace requesting that their street be paved.
To refer to the : Committee on the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the : Committee on 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..”
She isn't sure if we can get an answer on that.
To refer to the Committee on the Needs of the Airport for discussion
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Needs of the Airport for discussion. So Voted..”
Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained
To ordain
The minutes record a roll call but no count.
From the minutes
“on a roll call vote : AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE LICENSURE OF AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS : Chapter 288 - AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS q Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the : same as follows: SECTION 1..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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. 13 New Business: Councilor Pottier stated that the water and sewer bills went out and he has heard some : rumbling regarding the rates..”
Councilor Pottier stated that the water and sewer bills went out and he has heard some : rumbling regarding the rates.
For the Council to get some : information back as far as if they are hearing additional complaints
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Council to get some : information back as far as if they are hearing additional complaints. So Voted..”
Subsequent to that they filed for 40b approval by the State, they were granted 40b approval by the State for upwards of fifty- five (55) units.
To refer to the Council President to schedule a ! Committee of the Whole in January for a meeting as far as the Council being willing : to discuss something less than fifty-five (55) units
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Council President to schedule a ! Committee of the Whole in January for a meeting as far as the Council being willing : to discuss something less than fifty-five (55) units. So Voted..”
Councilor Cleary stated that he assumes that the contractors will be here for the meeting. Councilor Pottier stated that the applicants absolutely will be.
For when the fence gets referred back to the Committee on the Needs of the Airport if they could also give the Council an answer as to who authorized the construction of the fence
From the minutes
“Council President Croteau made a motion for when the fence gets referred back to the Committee on the Needs of the Airport if they could also give the Council an answer as to who authorized the construction of the fence. So Voted..” (Motion: Croteau)
He stated that the reason that they will be going into Executive Session is potential land acquisition(s) in the vicinity of Galligan's Court.
To go into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS CROTEAU-AND CLEARY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:44 P.M. 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS AND PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of §1,218,911.22
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF §1,218,911.22. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $1,982,386.60
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,982,386.60. SO VOTED..”
A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
B. AFTER HOURS AUTO BODY INC. D/B/A AFTER HOURS AUTO SALES, 20 NORTH AVENUE
To move approval
C. AMORIM AUTO SALES, INC., 265 LONGMEADOW ROAD
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
E. BORGES AUTO CENTER, INC., 157 DEAN STREET :
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
To move approval
To move approval
Be 1. CRUISIN CLASSICS, 597 WINTHROP STREET = Oo! :
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
1 K. FOGG AUTO SALES INC., 346 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
M. GESNER AUTO INC., 445 WINTHROP STREET :
To move approval
N. HAPPY BEAR INC., 54 COTTAGE STREET
To move approval
O. JAIME'S AUTO BODY INC., 111 ARLINGTON STREET
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
To move approval
R. -MELLO'S AUTO REPAIR & SALES, 45 SOUTH STREET
To move approval
5. MIKE'S AUTO SALES, 594 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
T. NEW ENGLAND AUTO, 157 W. WATER STREET
To move approval
V. OAKLAND AUTO SALES, 214 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
W. PERRY'S TOWING & SERVICE INC., 143 BROADWAY
To move approval
U. NORTHEAST AUTO EXCHANGE INC., 406 TREMONT STREET
To (move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
To move approval
AA. RT. 138 AUTO CENTER, INC., 182 BROADWAY
To move approval
BB. RTE 44 TIRE SHACK LLC D/B/A RTE 44 TIRE SHACK, 585 RICHMOND STREET
To move approval
CC. SCOTT'S SERVICE CENTER, 129 INGELL STREET 7
To move approval
MOVE APPROVAL. SO VOTED DD. TAUNTON AUTO & TRUCK SALES, 603 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
EE. TAUNTON SERVICE CENTER INC. D/B/A TAUNTON SERVICE CENTER AUTO SALES, 48 BROADWAY
To move approval
FF. TAUNTON TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, INC., 491 WEST WATER STREET
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
HH. TUCAN AUTO SALES CORP., 295 BROADWAY
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLASS I! LICENSES: A. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
Councilor Borges asked if Detective Rutherford had those conditions, but he did not so she made the following motion:
To get the planning board's conditions that were placed on top : quality and to get an update from the building department on the status of their building permit
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO GET THE PLANNING BOARD'S CONDITIONS THAT WERE PLACED ON TOP : QUALITY AND TO GET AN UPDATE FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT ON THE STATUS OF THEIR BUILDING PERMIT. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Borges asked if Detective Rutherford had those conditions, but he did not so she made the following motion: MOTION: TO GET THE PLANNING BOARD'S CONDITIONS THAT WERE PLACED ON TOP : QUALITY AND TO GET AN UPDATE FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT ON THE STATUS OF THEIR BUILDING
To allow these businesses to operate with a conditional license until january 15™
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO ALLOW THESE BUSINESSES TO OPERATE WITH A CONDITIONAL LICENSE UNTIL JANUARY 15™, SO VOTED..”
They will know how much life the landfill has under the current situation when they get the information from the fly over next month, and that can be factored in as well.
To make the document provided to be part of the record and placed on the website
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO MAKE THE DOCUMENT PROVIDED TO BE PART OF THE RECORD AND PLACED ON THE WEBSITE, SO VOTED..”
The following motion was then made.
To operate under the two tracks, one being the shorter term plan for effectuating a transfer station type option, of course looking to see if we can extend the life of the : landfill and secondly, to work aggresively with the hoye administration to write an rfp to try to get that moving and with continued conversation with dep and also for this committee to meet no less regularly than monthly for the foreseeable future as far as a status report with the consultants and all involved, and working in cooperation with gbb and then working in cooperation with gbb to decide who implements the long range plan
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO OPERATE UNDER THE TWO TRACKS, ONE BEING THE SHORTER TERM PLAN FOR EFFECTUATING A TRANSFER STATION TYPE OPTION, OF COURSE LOOKING TO SEE IF WE CAN EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE : LANDFILL AND SECONDLY, TO WORK AGGRESIVELY WITH THE HOYE ADMINISTRATION TO WRITE AN RFP TO TRY TO GET THAT MOVING AND WITH CONTINUED CONVERSATION WITH DEP AND ALSO FOR THIS COMMITTEE TO MEET NO LESS REGULARLY THAN MONTHLY FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE AS FAR AS A STATUS REPORT WITH THE CONSULTANTS AND ALL INVOLVED, AND WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH GBB AND THEN WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH GBB TO DECIDE WHO IMPLEMENTS THE LONG RANGE PLAN. SO VOTED..”
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