MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 10, 2019
51 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
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Appointments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Appointments. So Voted..”
Tyler Bernard Tehan effective as of September 22, 2019 and Kyle Daigneault effective as of September 23, 2019. Ona roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor.
To invite Tyler Bernard Tehan and Kyle Daigneault into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Tyler Bernard Tehan and Kyle Daigneault into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Mr. Tehan and Mr. Daigneault were then sworn in by the City Clerk. Appointment of Gloria Palmer, 30 Harrison Street to the Library Board of Trustees to fulfill the remainder of Joanne Uva's term which expires January 31, 2020.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Mayor Hoye stated that he will have her come in next week to be sworn in.
To return to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to return to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
A 4,140 sq. ft. Marijuana Retailer at 354 Winthrop Street, Taunton located in the Highway Business District.
To open the hearing and invite the petitioner into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the petitioner into the enclosure. So Voted..”
A 4,140 sq. ft. Marijuana Retailer and a 6,000 sq. ft. retail use at 93 County St., Taunton located in the Highway Business District.
To open the hearing and invite the petitioner into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the petitioner into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Phillip Smith, Freshly Baked informing the City of Taunton that they are no longer affiliated with the Special Permit application for a retail marijuana license located at 354 Winthrop Street
To continue the hearing to October 8, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue the hearing to October 8, 2019. So Voted..”
8:00AM - 8:00PM - Close Sunday; 3. A police detail shall be provided for safe traffic flow for the first 4 months unless determined to be unnecessary by the Police Chief.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on September 5, 2019 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for 4,140 sq
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..”
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The City Clerk read a Com. from Sanitary Sewer Collections System Supervisor, Veolia Water stating that regarding 93 County Street ~ Retail Marijuana the proposed request will not negatively impact the sanitary sewer system.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on September 5, 2019 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for 4,140 sq
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 opposition of the petition.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To grant the Special Permit conditional upon obtaining the Provisional State License within a year and that the property be fenced as indicated by the applicant with a six foot stockade fence around the entire property
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to grant the Special Permit conditional upon obtaining the Provisional State License within a year and that the property be fenced as indicated by the applicant with a six foot stockade fence around the entire property. … So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
8:00AM - 8:00PM; 2. By Appointment Only; 3. A police detail shall be provided for safe traffic flow for the first 4 months unless determined to be unnecessary by the Police Chief.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
She stated that it is not a formal priority but it is a priority of the Cannabis Control Commission was very helpful internally.
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. So Voted..”
A Marijuana Retailer in a 4,030 sq. ft. building and a 5,030 sq. ft. retail building to be constructed at 772 & 784 County Street located in a Highway Business District.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on September 5, 2019 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for 4,140 sq
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..”
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 City Clerk read a Com. from Sanitary Sewer Collections System Supervisor, Veolia Water stating that regarding the Special Permit at 772 & 784 County Street the proposed plan will not have an impact on the sanitary sewer system.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on September 5, 2019 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for 4,140 sq
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..”
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..”
Packet Requested From Pre-Review Hearing.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on September 5, 2019 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for 4,140 sq
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..”
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 opposition of the petition.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To deny the petition
From the minutes
“Council President Postell made a motion to deny the petition. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Mayor Hoye stated that the Primary Election will be held on September 24, 2019 which is a Tuesday and he is proposing that they move the Council meeting to Monday morning or Monday evening.
To move the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 to Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:30AM
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to move the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 to Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:30AM. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Com. from Police Chief stating that on September 1, 2019, the Human Resources Division released the new results for the police officer examination. As we currently have numerous openings, I am requesting that the Municipal Council request an examination for six police officers.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that they have received a Site Plan Review for the modification of a Site Plan Review for property at 295 Constitution Drive for the reduction of the square footage of the buildi
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 Chris Williams, Safety Officer which stated that City Councilor Postell raised the point there is no stop sign at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Harrison Street
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills and the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills and the Law Department. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by William M. McCaffrey, 692 Caswell St., East Taunton requesting permission to extend sewer service on Cotley Street in East Taunton.
To refer to the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Denis Tetrault, Tetrault Enterprises -dba- Fall River Pawn Brokers located at 48 Taunton Green, Taunton requesting to transfer his Old Gold, Pawn Broker 33 and Second Hand Article License to Aaron H
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..”
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 Denis Tetrault, Tetrault Enterprises -dba- Fall River Pawn Brokers located at 48 Taunton Green, Taunton requesting to transfer his Old Gold, Pawn Broker 33 and Second Hand Article License to Aaron H
To refer to the Committee on Public Property for a : discussion with an update on the Taunton Nursing Home and what will be done on that site
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Committee on Public Property for a : discussion with an update on the Taunton Nursing Home and what will be done on that site. Mayor Hoye stated that they can talk to the City Solicitor to see if it belongs in Executive Session. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
For the Council to be provided with that report as it has been more than a year that they have been there
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Council to be provided with that report as it has been more than a year that they have been there. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier stated that a local television station did an article that most schools in the Commonwealth do not have CO detectors.
For the Building Superintendent to get back to the Council as to CO detectors at all municipal buildings including the schools within 30 days
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Building Superintendent to get back to the Council as to CO detectors at all municipal buildings including the schools within 30 days. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE : New Business: Councilor Pottier stated that a local television station did an article that most schools in the Commonwealth do not have CO detectors
For a status on the TIF agreement specifically if there is any staffing requirements as they are looking to do layoffs over there
From the minutes
“Motion was made for a status on the TIF agreement specifically if there is any staffing requirements as they are looking to do layoffs over there. So Voted..”
That it would really be helpful if the Council insists with few exceptions that they get information the Friday before or they just won't take it up the following Tuesday
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion that it would really be helpful if the Council insists with few exceptions that they get information the Friday before or they just won't take it up the following Tuesday. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To refer to the Safety Officer to look at that intersection to see if some signage not to block the intersection or what can be done to improve that intersection
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer to look at that intersection to see if some signage not to block the intersection or what can be done to improve that intersection. So Voted..”
It will be all candidates for Mayor of the City.
To refer to the Safety Officer to look at 11 Pratt Street
From the minutes
“Council President Postell made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer to look at 11 Pratt Street. … So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNGILORS CROTEAUS3; 5 AND CLEARY g = 2 q o> ~ 3 Ss may 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 payroll warrant in the amount of $1,285,625.66
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,285,625.66. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $4,562,417.50
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,562,417.50. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Quinn then made the following motion:
That the mayor be authorized to continue negotiations with ner to put forth the contract that will come back to the council
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH NER TO PUT FORTH THE CONTRACT THAT WILL COME BACK TO THE COUNCIL. SO VOTED..”
From the official minutes kept by the Taunton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Taunton Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. Most items pass by voice (“So voted”), and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Taunton Municipal Council page (taunton-ma.gov). Former councilors show initials.
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