MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 4, 2019
68 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gerald Croteau, Barry Sanders, Donald Cleary, David Pottier, Deborah Carr, Estele Borges, Jeanne Quinn, Jeffrey Postell, John McCaul
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Peter Gillen comes up to the microphone to give a brief introduction of the class and Good Government Day.
To invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Mr. Gillen into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Mr. Gillen then got up to thank everyone and speak about the program.
To excuse Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse Mr. Gillen from the enclosure. So Voted..”
Council President Postell stated that Craig wanted to address the Council regarding a Pride Celebration.
To invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Mr. Craig Silvia into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Barbara Auger as Treasurer/Collector for the City of Taunton for a term of 3 years expiring June 2022.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting the First Amendment to Host Community Agreement Between the City of Taunton and Tree Market, LLC (Henceforth Tree Market Taunton, LLC) for the Siting of a Recreational Marijuana Establishment.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting changes to Xfinity packages with Cinemax.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting changes to Xfinity packages with Cinemax
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that they have received a Site Plan Review for property at 409 Somerset Avenue & Prop
To : receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to : receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Michael Sweeney, Executive Director, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission notifying of Keno To Go monitor installation at Regal Liquor & Food Mart, 356 Bay Street, Taunton, MA.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Conservation Agent stating that they have received complaints from homeowners on Highstone Street near and abutting the bridge over Big Bearhole Pond
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from Michael P, Patneaude, City Engineer which stated that the Engineering Office has received a communication from MassDOT regarding a request from a citizen for the implementation of a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Truck Exclus
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 Safety Officer which says that at the request of Councilor Estelle Borges due to recent motor vehicle crashes he has the following recommendations to improve the intersection
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills and the City Engineer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills and the City Engineer. Councilor Carr added to the motion to refer to the Mayor's Office for funding. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Barbara Auger as Treasurer/Collector for the City of Taunton for a term of 3 years expiring June 2022
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from Nicole Rego which stated that she is the owner/landlord of 136 Middleboro Ave
To refer to the DPW and the Water Commissioner
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW and the Water Commissioner. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Matthew Costa, Gay & Gay PC, 73 Washington Street, Taunton on behalf of his client, Michael Binda, Binda Estate LLC, P
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..”
Com. from Police Chief stating that last year they were provided a certification from the Human Resources Division to hire two (2) police officers because : of several internal issues they have recently completed backgrounds on t
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request. So Voted..”
Balmain and the Police Chief to the table for discussion.
To reach out to the sponsors of the bins if they are on private property as he thinks it would be helpful
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to reach out to the sponsors of the bins if they are on private property as he thinks it would be helpful. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
She stated that basically we work with him on this.
To add Paul Allison to that discussion as well to figure out exactly where we want to go on this
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to add Paul Allison to that discussion as well to figure out exactly where we want to go on this. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Resolutions: Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE : CHAPTER 325 PARKS AND RECREATION Section 325-3
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..”
New Business: : Councilor Pottier stated that at the intersection of Middleboro Avenue and South Precinct Street there have been a couple of accidents.
To refer to the Safety Officer to see if there is anything that he can do to mitigate traffic in that area
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer to see if there is anything that he can do to mitigate traffic in that area. So Voted..”
Marshall and the Mayor but she wanted to bring it up publically.
To refer to the Mayor's Office to see if they can get the stones back up
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office to see if they can get the stones back up. So Voted..”
Her understanding is that the ADA Committee is for City buildings and public access and that.
To refer to the City Solicitor before it goes much further for a determination to whether that is within the realm of responsibilities of the ADA Commission as it is a private business
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to refer to the City Solicitor before it goes much further for a determination to whether that is within the realm of responsibilities of the ADA Commission as it is a private business. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Councilor Quinn stated that the minutes were from the ADA Commission not the ADA Committee.
For the ADA Commission to provide the Council with a list of the other private businesses that they have looked into and are not in compliance
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion for the ADA Commission to provide the Council with a list of the other private businesses that they have looked into and are not in compliance. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Council President Postell stated that he would start with the Safety Officer as has been done previously.
To refer to the Safety Officer to look at the new fence that was put up at the Plain Cemetery on East Broadway and Washington Street
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer to look at the new fence that was put up at the Plain Cemetery on East Broadway and Washington Street. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Councilor McCaul stated that at the entrance going into the back of Bristol Plymouth on : Poole Street and Hart Street there is a crosswalk. There has been a lot of speeding on that street and the kids can't cross the street.
To refer to the DPW to have : the crosswalk striped again so people will know that it is there so the students will be able to go into the back entrance of the school
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW to have : the crosswalk striped again so people will know that it is there so the students will be able to go into the back entrance of the school. So Voted..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND Coes CROGEAU oa AND CLEARY. ALSO PRESENT WERE CITY AUDITOR ANN HEBERT AND. fio : POLICE CHIEF EDWARD WALSH : 2 _ ¢ 3 N MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:45 P.M. 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY : DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $2,223,669.06
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,223,669.06. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of : $1,583,632.24
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF : $1,583,632.24. SO VOTED..”
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF OLD GOLD LICENSE, JUNK DEALER LICENSE AND PAWN BROKER LICENSE FOR MONEY TREE, 49 WEIR STREET
To move approval
A. KAY JEWELERS, 2 GALLERIA MALL DRIVE
To move approval
A. SCRAP BROS. RECYCLING, 56 FIDDLERS WAY
To move approval
B. BURNHAMS CONVERTER AND SCRAP METALS, 12 RAILROAD AVENUE
To move approval
A, TAUNTON SCRAP METAL LLC, 20 CUSHMAN STREET
To move approval
5. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF JUNK COLLECTOR LICENSE AND JUNK DEALER LICENSE FOR DUCHARME TRUCKING INC. D/B/A LIBERTY SCRAPS & RECYCLING, 720 WEST WATER STREET
To move approval
6. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE AND OLD GOLD LICENSE FOR A TINY SPOT LOCATED AT 2 WEIR STREET
To move approval
B. PERRY JEWELERS, INC. 400 BROADWAY
To moveapproval
B. AUTOMOTIVE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. D/B/A INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, 580 MYRICKS STREET
To moveapproval
8. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR NEW SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE FOR BIODIRECT, INC, 245 CONSTITUTION DRIVE TO SELL USED LAB EQUIPMENT
To move approval
B. BOBCATS, INC., 255 CAPE HIGHWAY
To move approval
C. MATTY'S OFF THE GREEN, 70 WEIR STREET
To move approval
10, MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR NEW SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE AND OLD GOLD LICENSE FOR TAUNTON ANTIQUE CENTER, INC., 19 MAIN STREET
To move approval
B. EANTIQUEBROKER CONSULTANTING SERVICE, 4 OXFORD STREET
To move approval
B. COLLECTOR'S EMPORIUM, 388 BAY STREET
To moveapproval
D. BOWSERS BASEMENT, 186 BROADWAY
To moveapproval
D. MARK'S BAY STREET TAKE COUT, 314 BAY STREET
To moveapproval
A. BEAUVAIS BICYCLE SHOP, 181 WHITTENTON STREET
To § move approval
C. COLLECTOR'S CORNER, 1 SAINT MARY'S SQUARE
To § move approval
E. FYE, 2 GALLERIA MALL DRIVE
To § moveapproval
E, DANDI-LYONS, 649 COUNTY STREET
To § moveapproval
A. STREAMLINER, 447 BROADWAY
To = moveapproval
A, TAUNTON ANTIQUE CENTER, INC., 19 MAIN STREET
To = move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF OLD GOLD LICENSE, JUNK DEALER LICENSE AND PAWN BROKER LICENSE FOR MONEY TREE, 49 WEIR STREET
To move approval
To move approval
A. TAUNTON MOTORIZED CARRIAGE COMPANY, INC, 295 BROADWAY
To move approval
B. D AND P COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION, LLC CHANGED TO D AND P COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION, INC., 64 WEIR STREET
To move approval
C. D AND p COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION LLC CHANGED TO D AND P COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION, INC., 333 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
A. DAVID F. ADAMS POST #611 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC, 82 INGELL STREET, UNIT 4 - 1 TABLE
To move approval
B, ATLANTIC CAFE, INC, 10 PLAIN STREET - 2 TABLES
To move approval
C. SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL, 1023 COUNTY STREET - 2 TABLES
To move approval
D. SMITTY'S SPORTS PUB, INC., 445 BAY STREET - 1 TABLE
To move approval
E, ROUND ONE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. D/B/A ROUND 1 BOWLING & AMUSEMENT, 2 GALLERIA MALL DRIVE - 8 TABLES
To move approval
F. PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC CLUB INC., 175 SCHOOL STREET - 1 TABLE
To move approval
G. PIONEER FLYING CLUB, INC., 332 WHITTENTON STREET - 1 TABLE
To move approval
H. ITALIAN NATURALIZATION CLUB, 46 WALES STREET - 2 TABLES
To move approval
I. MCGRATH'S CAFE, 125 WEST WATER STREET - 1 TABLE
To move approval
PAGE FOUR : JUNE 4, 2019 : THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED J. TAUNTON SPORTS CLUB, INC., 33 BAKER ROAD - 1 TABLE :
To move approval
K. FRANK'S GOOD TIMES, INC., 381 WINTHROP STRET - 1 TABLE
To §moveapproval
Basically these are positions they have already been authorized to hire for but they need a valid list, a valid certification from HRD, so he is asking the Council to call for a new list.
To request a new certification list for 3 new hires
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO REQUEST A NEW CERTIFICATION LIST FOR 3 NEW HIRES. SO VOTED..”
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