MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 17, 2019
26 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 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..”
Mayor Hoye wished her the best of luck and presented her with a key to the City.
To invite the representatives from the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite the representatives from the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Hank Mello, TAVVA Secretary/Recorder which stated that they will be holding their 37" annual POW/MIA Remembrance Vigil starting at noon on Saturday, September 21 and concluding at noon on Sunday, September 22™4 noontime
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
It brings the total price on our end down to a little over $16M so we won't have to bond that amount so it is great news for the City.
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..”
Com. from Hank Mello, TAVVA Secretary/Recorder which stated that they will be holding their 37" annual POW/MIA Remembrance Vigil starting at noon on Saturday, September 21 and concluding at noon on Sunday, September 22™4 noontime
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Hearings: Hearing came up by assignment on the petition of Attorney William Rounds on behalf of his client, Joseph Abreau, Manager, Horton Street LLC, 100 Field St., Taunton to allow a 1 new flammable storage license to store 15,000 gallons regular gasoline, 7,000 gallons super g
To open the hearing and invite Attorney Rounds and his petitioners into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite Attorney Rounds and his petitioners into the enclosure. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To grant the petition
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to grant the petition. … So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Shively, 59 Linden Street, Taunton and a resident of 59 Linden Street, Taunton spoke in opposition of the petition.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
Re-appointment of Brendan Mullen, 293 Crane Ave
For the Councilors to receive a copy of the law and to table for one (1) week
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion for the Councilors to receive a copy of the law and to table for one (1) week. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that they have received a Special Permit for the renewal of Accessory Dwelling Unit at 41 Theresa Street, submitted by Diane Martin
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
8 Com. from Police Chief advising that the contract for police tow services expire at the end of the year. With this in mind, a decision to move forward with an RFP process for tow services needs to be initiated.
To allow the Chief to move forward with the RFP and refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to allow the Chief to move forward with the RFP and refer to the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor which stated that regarding the letter from Edward W
To refer to the Committee of the Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole. So Voted..”
Com. from Police Chief advising that the contract for police tow services expire at the end of the year
To allow the Chief to move forward with the RFP and refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to allow the Chief to move forward with the RFP and refer to the Committee on Police and License, So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor which stated that regarding the letter from Edward W
To refer to the Committee of the Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole. So Voted..”
Com. from Ginny Starvish, President, Cancer Care Community Advisory Board aka The CABbies submitting an invitation to participate in their first "Stepping Up for Cancer" 5K walk to be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Taunto
To receive and place on file and post on the City's website
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and post on the City's website. So Voted..”
Com. from Kimberly Todaro, 21 Belmont St
To receive and place on file and refer that from the Council back to the Safety Officer for review
From the minutes
“Council President Postell made a motion to receive and place on file and refer that from the Council back to the Safety Officer for review. Also, to refer to the Police Department for speed enforcement on that street. Councilor Cleary added to the motion to refer to the DPW for a "Caution Children" sign because it doesn't require an ordinance so they can just put it up. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
So Voted.
For the City Clerk to provide the Council with all of the Boards whether they are appointed by the Mayor or the Council, their terms and when they expire before October 2, 2019
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion for the City Clerk to provide the Council with all of the Boards whether they are appointed by the Mayor or the Council, their terms and when they expire before October 2, 2019. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from Daniel Tavares which stated that as discussed with Tony Abreau and as requested is a summary of what is needed for City Council consideration and vote: Columbia Gas will be installing a new high-pressure gas line down C
For the City Council to vote to approve the road opening on Clifford Street to allow the Gas Company to bring the gas to the school
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion for the City Council to vote to approve the road opening on Clifford Street to allow the Gas Company to bring the gas to the school. … So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
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..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor Pottier stated that someone sent him a message today saying that the 3% Annual Taste for a Cause which is a very popular event is taking place at Forekicks on September 27", The proceeds w
To refer the area of Lothrop Street to the Safety Officer for speed enforcement and to look at the tractor trailer activity on that street and report back to the Committee on Police and License by October 9"
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer the area of Lothrop Street to the Safety Officer for speed enforcement and to look at the tractor trailer activity on that street and report back to the Committee on Police and License by October 9", So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Law Department to report back to the Council on the steps to prepare an RFP or perhaps to hire someone to prepare one
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department to report back to the Council on the steps to prepare an RFP or perhaps to hire someone to prepare one. … So Voted..”
Councilor Carr 13 stated that his licensed has not been restored as of yet.
For the City Clerk to notify the auto auction that his license is under suspension and to ask Det
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the City Clerk to notify the auto auction that his license is under suspension and to ask Det. Rutherford to check on the selling of the automobiles. So Voted..”
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To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $812,143.29
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $812,143.29. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $3,421,494.87
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,421,494.87. SO VOTED..”
The question may very well turn out to be academic, if the Council determines that MassMedicum should be issued a local license on the merits.
To letter to be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
Plans to ensure the establishment will not constitute a nuisance to the community.
To notice to be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: NOTICE TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
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