MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 30, 2019
71 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Jeffrey Postell, Jeanne Quinn, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: Estele Borges
Every vote, in order
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor. So Voted..”
He thanked everyone who helped out during the Earth Day activities.
To invite Ann Bisson and her team into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Ann Bisson and her team into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye then read the Proclamation designating May 2019 as Older Americans Month in the City of Taunton.
To adopt the proclamation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt the proclamation. So Voted..”
He stated ) that Treasurer Goldberg will be joining us as well as members of MSBA. This will be a : great event as it has been a long time coming and a lot of work has been put into it.
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..”
An 26,210 Sq. Foot Recreational Marijuana Retailer and Cultivation Manufacturing, Research and Transportation Facility at 30 Mozzone Boulevard located in the Industrial District.
To open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health stating that the facility located at 30 Mozzone Blvd
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 Sanitary Sewer Collections Supervisor which stated that the proposed plan for the special permit does not show proposed utilities layout. They reserve comment for now.
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 Fire Inspector stating that he has reviewed the plans for a 126,000 sq. ft. building at 30 Mozzone Blvd. and found that sufficient fire department access is available.
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 facility located at 30 Mozzone Blvd
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..”
Com. from Conservation Agent stating that there are no conservation issues regarding the request for a Special Permit for recreational marijuana retailer and ' cultivation, manufacturing, research and transportation facility
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 facility located at 30 Mozzone Blvd
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Councilor Croteau suggested inviting Mitch Suzan, ECM Security owner into the meeting to give the Council a firsthand account of what took place in the meeting that he attended.
To invite Mitchell Suzan into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Mitchell Suzan into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Atty. : Costa stated that they met and then the Planning Board incorporated all of their comments which are all in the Planning Board's decision.
To close the hearing and grant the Special Permit
Yes: Cleary, Croteau, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, Quinn, SandersNo: CarrAbsent: Borges
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to close the hearing and grant the Special Permit. Councilor Sanders added to the motion that the Special Permit is for recreational marijuana retail, cultivation and manufacturing and subject to any of the conditions or pending questions from the submitted comments. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Carr voting in opposition and Councilor Borges was absent..” (Motion: McCaul)
Councilor Carr voting in opposition and Councilor Borges was absent.
To close the hearing and excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing and excuse the parties. So Voted..”
bout it. Councilor Cleary stated that he said the 10% was set by the State. q Com. from Fire Chief stating that the Department has looked into the issue regarding the trains that stop and block Fremont Street from time to time. Deputy Chief Sylvia spoke to Josh Greenway from CSX. Deputy Sylvia was t
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. … So Voted..”
Com. from Police Chief stating that he is requesting that the Municipal Council, as the appointing authority, request participation in the upcoming Civil Service Promotions examinations for the titles of Sergeant, Lieutenant and
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to refer to the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
Com. from Fire Chief which stated that the 2005 Ford Taurus that has served the Department as a Fire Prevention car as well as an auxiliary transport vehicle for 15 years is no longer safe to operate
To declare the asset as surplus and refer it to the Training Office for the use as requested
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to declare the asset as surplus and refer it to the Training Office for the use as requested. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Com. from Neighborhood Solid Waste Committee Chair, Taunton Board of Health : stating that the landfill is coming to the end of its site life
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries and the Treasurer's Office
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries and the Treasurer's Office. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Com. from Kenneth Goulart, General Manager, TMLP stating that the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (TMLP) are very proud and excited to announce that at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 the TMLP Commission vo
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for the Council President's consideration of bringing Mr
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Whole for the Council President's consideration of bringing Mr. Goulart in to explain the program. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Petitions: Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 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..”
Junk Dealer's License -- RENEWAL 1. Burnhams Converter and Scrap Metals located at 12 Railroad Ave., Taunton by Joseph Burnham
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..”
1. Taunton Cartage Co. LTD - DBA- Checker Cab located at 295 Broadway, Taunton by Albert Tucan 2. Taunton Cartage Co. LTD ~ DBA- Cozy Cab located at 295 Broadway, Taunton by Albert Tucan (2 stands located at School Street at 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..”
1, Taunton Motorized Carriage Co., Inc. located at 295 Broadway, Taunton by Albert Tucan (21 vehicles, 2 handicap)
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..”
13 Old Gold License - RENEWAL 1. Perry Jewelers, Inc. located at 400 Broadway by James Perry
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..”
Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. Collector's Emporium, Inc. located at 388 Bay St., Taunton by Brenda Hendricks 2. Collector's Corner located at 1 St. Mary's Square, Taunton by Michael Ventura
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..”
Second Hand Article License - NEW 1, Biodirect, Inc. located at 245 Constitution Dr., Taunton by Richard Tula
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..”
Temporary Fixed Vendor License - RENEWAL 1. Bobcat's Inc. located at 255 Cape Highway, Taunton by Michael W. Cooley to sell food and beverages 2. Matty's off the Green located at 70 Weir St., Taunton by Matthew Asack to sell food and beverage
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 Michelle Hill, 31 School St. Apt. 206, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting potholes at 1285 Burt 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..”
Petition submitted by Attorney Kathryn Sullivan, The Law Office of Sullivan & Correia, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Aspen Properties Holdings, LLC for a Special Permit for an 8-unit multi-family inclusionary ho
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 Attorney Kathryn Sullivan, The Law Office of Sullivan & Correia, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Aspen Properties Holdings, LLC for a Special Permit for an 8-unit multi-family inclusionary ho
To refer this back to the Safety Officer for review
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this back to the Safety Officer for review. So Voted..”
To refer this over to the Chair of the Committee on Fires and Wires for an update
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this over to the Chair of the Committee on Fires and Wires for an update. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business: : Council President Postell stated that he knows that many of the Councilors as well as many of the folks in the City are aware of the incident that took place last Wednesday where a resident of the
For the City Council to write a letter of commendation to this officer, Fire Department and Ambulance Service for the assistance that they 15 provided to the young woman and also prayers be provided to the woman for a speedy recovery
From the minutes
“Council President Postell made a motion for the City Council to write a letter of commendation to this officer, Fire Department and Ambulance Service for the assistance that they 15 provided to the young woman and also prayers be provided to the woman for a speedy recovery. Councilor Sanders added to the motion to include the letters of : commendation to their personnel files. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
I, Father Fred Babiczuk, pastor of Saint Anthony's Church, 126 School Street, Taunton, Massachusetts hereby request, again this year, permission to hold a Procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday, May 11, 2019, immediately following 7:00PM mass.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to move approval. Councilor Cleary added to the motion to send a copy of the letter to the Police Chief for the traffic. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
The first one was an accident at Hodges Avenue and Washington Street; he is requesting that we include in the existing ordinance a stop sign at the end of Hodges Avenue going onto Washington Street.
To refer that request to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer that request to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..”
He stated that the second issue was that there have been complaints about pedestrian crossing difficulties in front of the Bloom Bus Depot. He is requesting that pedestrian crossing flashing lights be considered at the existing crosswalk in front of the bus depot.
To refer to the Safety Officer and the DPW Sign Division
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer and the DPW Sign Division. So Voted..”
The third one was that the City does have a Fingerprint Ordinance and Det. Rutherford recommended two (2) additional positions requiring : fingerprinting in the City, one was livery drivers and the second was marijuana delivery drivers.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills to add those two categories to the Fingerprinting Ordinance. : Councilor Quinn added to the motion to refer to the Law Department as well
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills to add those two categories to the Fingerprinting Ordinance. : Councilor Quinn added to the motion to refer to the Law Department as well. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Councilor Cleary stated that the last item was that the Planning Board recommended to the Chief that there be no parking on Mozzone Blvd. to prevent traffic problems there.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills the item of no parking on Mozzone Blvd
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills the item of no parking on Mozzone Blvd. So Voted..”
He is requesting that pedestrian crossing flashing lights be considered at the existing crosswalk in front of the bus depot.
To refer to the Safety Officer and the Police to look at the abandoned car that has been sitting in front of the tan building
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer and the Police to look at the abandoned car that has been sitting in front of the tan building. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye stated that it was MassDOT.
To te refer to MassDOT to look at possibly putting an arrow or something indicating that they can take the left going into Mill Pond Apartments
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion te refer to MassDOT to look at possibly putting an arrow or something indicating that they can take the left going into Mill Pond Apartments. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS GROTEAU =." AND CLEARY ~< a o is eS 30 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:54 P.M. Leal yoo ~*~ wn MS ~~ cad 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $4,002,485.29
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,002,485.29. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $3,280,845.86
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,280,845.86. SO VOTED..”
To refer packet number 11429 back to the school department for clarification of the principal mentoring program and whether there is one open purchase order or two
From the minutes
“MOTION: REFER PACKET NUMBER 11429 BACK TO THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR CLARIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL MENTORING PROGRAM AND WHETHER THERE IS ONE OPEN PURCHASE ORDER OR TWO. SO VOTED..”
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF ANTIQUE DEALER'S LICENSE FOR MEMORABLE MEMORABILIA, 45 BAYLIES ROAD :
To move approval
To move approval
3. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF OLD GOLD LICENSE FOR HANNOUSH JEWELERS, 2 GALLERIA MALL DRIVE '
To move approval
A. ARTHUR G. PIMENTA, JR. JUNK COLLECTOR, 147 FREMONT STREET :
To move approval
B. WILLIAM BUTLER, 195 FIELD STREET
To move approval
6. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF OLD GOLD LICENSE, PAWN BROKER LICENSE AND SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE FOR FALL RIVER PAWN BROKERS, 48 TAUNTON GREEN
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF JUNK COLLECTOR LICENSE AND JUNK DEALER LICENSE FOR ONE WAY RECYCLING, 22 FIFTH STREET Detective Rutherford reported that there are some issues with this as they are not keeping the proper log books which need to show a picture
That the petitioner be invited in to a meeting of this committee within the next 30 days and to provide information as to why they are not following the procedure set by the municipal council
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THE PETITIONER BE INVITED IN TO A MEETING OF THIS COMMITTEE WITHIN THE NEXT 30 DAYS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO WHY THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE SET BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. SO VOTED..”
B. ECO ATM, LLC., 2 GALLERIA MALL DRIVE - RENEWAL
To move approval
C. HERBERT & SONIA DECASTILHO, 22 KILMER AVENUE D/B/A SARA RESELLAH : SALES - ON LINE ONLY - NEW
To move approval
A. BOBBY'S PLACE, 62 WEIR STREET - 2 TABLES
To move approval
B. ITALIAN SOCIAL CLUB, 2 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD - 1 TABLE
To move approval
C. PLATINUM CITY GAMING, 294 WINTHROP STREET - 2 TABLES
To move approval
D. WILLY J'S PUB, 599 WINTHROP STREET - 3 TABLES
To move approval
A. AIRPORT TRANSPORT, INC., 14 SYDNEYS WAY - 1 VEHICLE ~ NEW :
To move approval
B. HIGH CLASS LIMO, INC., 632 WINTHROP STREET - 2 VEHICLES - RENEWAL '
To move approval
C. LINK TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, INC., 447 BROADWAY - 4. VEHICLES - RENEWAL :
To move approval
D. PEGASUS AIRPORT SERVICE, INC. 48 WORCESTER STREET - 3 VANS - RENEWAL
To move approval
10. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL TO OPERATE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1 , A.M. AND 4.4.M. AS PER CITY ORDINANCE ARTICLE 221-2: A. 7-ELEVEN, 2068 BAY STREET
To move approval
B. BOBBY'S PLACE, INC., 60 WEIR STREET
To move approval
C. CREATIVE FITNESS SOLUTIONS, INC., 225 CAPE HIGHWAY
To move approval
A. BARGAIN BAZAAR THRIFT SHOP, 320 BAY STREET - RENEWAL - REQUESTING COUNCIL WAIVE LICENSE FEE OF $100
To move approval and waive license fee of $100
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL AND WAIVE LICENSE FEE OF $100. SO VOTED..”
20 PAGE THREE APRIL 30, 2019 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED D. DUNKIN DONUTS, 5 WASHINGTON STREET
To move approval
E. JOE'S DINER, 51 BROADWAY
To move approval
F, SPEEDWAY, 943 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
G. WORK OUT WORLD, 2 GALLERIA MALL DRIVE
To move approval
They would like to add Livery Licensees and Marijuana Licensees to this fingerprint Ordinance. :
To refer this request to the committee on ordinances and enrolled bills
From the minutes
“MOTION: REFER THIS REQUEST TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS. SO VOTED..”
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