MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Joint meeting
August 20, 2019
42 recorded votes, 0 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
Upon the joint petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one new (1) Jointly Owned Pole 5.5 on Shore Drive in the City of Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
There was nobody present to speak in favor or opposition of the petition.
To grant the petition and close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the petition and close the hearing. So Voted..”
Com. from Interim Assistant Director, Taunton Retirement advising of the retirement for Accidental Disability of Peter Whalen an employee of the Taunton Fire Department on August 16, 2019 under the provisions set forth in Section
To approve and send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board notifying that the Planning Board has received a Site Plan Review for property at 430 East Britannia Street for a 720 sq
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..”
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..”
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Human Resources Director submitting Human Resources Employment Contracts for approval
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on the contracts
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on the contracts. So Voted..”
Petitions: Claim submitted by Suzanne Soloperto, Claim Representative Senior, Commerce Insurance Company, 11 Gore Rd
To refer to the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department. 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 Suzanne Soloperto, Claim Representative Senior, Commerce Insurance Company, 11 Gore Rd
To accept the recommendations on everything in the Committee on Police and License with the exception for Item #5
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the recommendations on everything in the Committee on Police and License with the exception for Item #5. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye stated that the DPW has a way to do a door knocker, they could go out in the morning and put them on everyone's doors.
For the DPW to bookmark that to when it gets to that point that there is some communication sent out to addresses, both residential and commercial, on that stretch of roadway to consider if they need any work done that they do it now
From the minutes
“Council President Postell made a motion for the DPW to bookmark that to when it gets to that point that there is some communication sent out to addresses, both residential and commercial, on that stretch of roadway to consider if they need any work done that they do it now. Councilor Quinn added to the motion for it to emphasize that there is a five year moratorium on it so they will not be able to do anything with it for four or five years and that it is just not for convenience. So Voted.” (Motion: Postell)
He stated that he understands that there are some things going on with 911 right now.
To schedule an Executive Session in the next two (2) or three (3) weeks so the City Council can get an update on that
From the minutes
“Motion was made to schedule an Executive Session in the next two (2) or three (3) weeks so the City Council can get an update on that. So Voted..”
He stated that there aren't any crosswalks on the street, there was one in the Avon Street area but when the street was repaved it was covered over.
To refer the issues of safety to the Police Department and the crosswalks to the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the issues of safety to the Police Department and the crosswalks to the DPW. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor Pottier stated that the Committee on Fires and Wires will be meeting on September 10, 2019 as there are a number of items to be discussed such as the type of handouts that will be given ou
To schedule an Executive Session on September 3, 2019 if possible in the Committee on Solid Waste to discuss the RFP's that we received back on a_ temporary/semi-permanent solution, particularly one presentation that the Committee looks to be recommending that is currently in negotiations with the Mayor's Administration
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to schedule an Executive Session on September 3, 2019 if possible in the Committee on Solid Waste to discuss the RFP's that we received back on a_ temporary/semi-permanent solution, particularly one presentation that the Committee looks to be recommending that is currently in negotiations with the Mayor's Administration. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
To put something on the City's website particularly for renters and/or owners of multi- families to know that there is insurance coverage available in the event of losing everything in a fire so they won't be struggling
From the minutes
“Motion was made to put something on the City's website particularly for renters and/or owners of multi- families to know that there is insurance coverage available in the event of losing everything in a fire so they won't be struggling. So Voted..”
Councilor Carr stated that she has brought up several times that by ordinance they are required to hear about lawsuits against the City four (4) times a year and nothing has happened.
For a date certain from the Law Department within 30 days to have an Executive Session to discuss lawsuits currently pending against the City
From the minutes
“Motion was made for a date certain from the Law Department within 30 days to have an Executive Session to discuss lawsuits currently pending against the City. So Voted..”
Councilor Cleary stated that he was just making a suggestion so we don't get behind and have to tell people that they can't drop stuff off.
For the Committee on the DPW and the Committee on Solid Waste to put it on their agendas to see what is happening
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion for the Committee on the DPW and the Committee on Solid Waste to put it on their agendas to see what is happening. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
He stated that it is opening back up with potholes again and it is a safety issue for motorcycles going down that street.
For a letter to be sent to CSX to look at the railroad crossing on Tremont Street by Trucchis
From the minutes
“Motion was made for a letter to be sent to CSX to look at the railroad crossing on Tremont Street by Trucchis, So Voted..”
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To move approval of the 2019 invoice warrant in the amount of $266,625.75
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE 2019 INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $266,625.75. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the 2020 invoice warrant in the amount of $282,914.55
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE 2020 INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,914.55. SO VOTED..”
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $1,474,844.25
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,474,844.25. SO VOTED..”
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION OF STEVEN FERNANDES, 50 HIGHLAND STREET FOR A NEW SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE AND ANTIQUE LICENSE FOR THE ESTATE MARKETPLACE, 35 MAIN STREET
To move approval
2. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF JUNK COLLECTORS LICENSE FOR DEBRUM SALVAGE, 57 STEVENS STREET
To move approval
4. 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 A.M. AS PER CITY ORDINANCE ARTICLE 221-2: A. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 11 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
B. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 89 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
C. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 173 BROADWAY
To move approval
D. BROADWAY QUICK & CLEAN CAR WASH, INC., 175 BROADWAY
To move approval
The plot plan specifically states where the sheds should be located for his second business.
To postpone any action on this for one month
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO POSTPONE ANY ACTION ON THIS FOR ONE MONTH. SO VOTED..”
THE ABOVE MOTION AND SECOND WAS WITHDRAWN, The following motion was then made: MOTION: WITHIN TWO WEEKS THE APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED, A DEMOLITION PERMIT IS TO BE OBTAINED AND THAT THE DEMO WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED WTHIN 30 DAYS. THIS MOTION WAS NOT SECONDED. The following m
To continue this matter for two weeks - to september 3, 2019 - mr. hanna is to meet with mr. pirozz! to get all of the permits required. if this is not completed, the class ii license will be revoked. mr. pirozzi is to be in attendance at the september 3, 2019 meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO CONTINUE THIS MATTER FOR TWO WEEKS - TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 - MR. HANNA IS TO MEET WITH MR. PIROZZ! TO GET ALL OF THE PERMITS REQUIRED. IF THIS IS NOT COMPLETED, THE CLASS II LICENSE WILL BE REVOKED. MR. PIROZZI IS TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 MEETING. SO VOTED..”
The reason for this request for a continuance is to provide the applicant time to submit updated information with respect to the license application and also to provide time for the Police Department to complete its investigation of the application.
To letter to be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED.
To postpone this matter until september 10, 2019
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO POSTPONE THIS MATTER UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2019. SO VOTED..”
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION OF STEVEN FERNANDES, 50 HIGHLAND STREET FOR A NEW SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE AND ANTIQUE LICENSE FOR THE ESTATE MARKETPLACE, 35 MAIN STREET
To move approval
2. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF JUNK COLLECTORS LICENSE FOR DEBRUM SALVAGE, 57 STEVENS STREET
To move approval
4, 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 A.M. AS PER CITY ORDINANCE ARTICLE 221-2: A. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 11 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
B. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 89 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
C. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 173 BROADWAY
To move approval
The plot plan specifically states where the sheds should be located for his second business.
To postpone any action on this for one month
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO POSTPONE ANY ACTION ON THIS FOR ONE MONTH. SO VOTED..”
THE ABOVE MOTION AND SECOND WAS WITHDRAWN, The following motion was then made: MOTION: WITHIN TWO WEEKS THE APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED, A DEMOLITION PERMIT IS TO BE OBTAINED AND THAT THE DEMO WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED WTHIN 30 DAYS. THIS MOTION WAS NOT SECONDED. The following m
To continue this matter for two weeks - to september 3, 2019 - mr. hanna is to meet with mr. pirozzi to get all of the permits required. if this is not completed, the class ii license will be revoked. mr. pirozzi 1s to be in attendance at the september 3, 2019 meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO CONTINUE THIS MATTER FOR TWO WEEKS - TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 - MR. HANNA IS TO MEET WITH MR. PIROZZI TO GET ALL OF THE PERMITS REQUIRED. IF THIS IS NOT COMPLETED, THE CLASS II LICENSE WILL BE REVOKED. MR. PIROZZI 1S TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 MEETING. SO VOTED..”
The reason for this request for a continuance is to provide the applicant time to submit updated information with respect to the license application and also to provide time for the Police Department to complete its investigation of the application.
To letter to be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED.
To postpone this matter until september 10, 2019
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO POSTPONE THIS MATTER UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2019. SO VOTED..”
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