MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 30, 2019
68 recorded votes, 2 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, Daniel Dermody, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment and swearing in of a Police lateral transfer, Steven L. Alers with the effective start date of December 29, 2019.
To invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Mr. Alers into 7 the enclosure. So Voted..”
Mayor Cleary stated that the Assistant City Clerk reminded him that we jumped out of order, there should have been a roll call vote for the individual.
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor. (Jn Unfinished Business Councilor Carr stated that this morning after the Committee on Finance and Salaries, she left the room because there was an extensive Committee on Police and License meeting..”
She thought she had time before the regular Committee started and when she came back, they had moved it to the end.
That she be counted in favor for the appointment of Steven L. Alers to the Police Department
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion that she be counted in favor for the appointment of Steven L. Alers to the Police Department. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Com. from Administrative Assistant advising that Samuel Delgado has requested to change his retirement date from December 28, 2019 to December 31, 2019 under the provisions set forth in Section #5 of Chapter 32 of the General Law
To move approval and send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval and send the appropriate scroll. Councilor Quinn stated that she thinks that it may have been done previously. So Voted..”
Com. from Law Dept
To refer to the next session of the Committee of the Whole and the City Solicitor's : Office of the new Administration
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the next session of the Committee of the Whole and the City Solicitor's : Office of the new Administration. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk stated that
To refer the discussion to the City Solicitor, Fire Department, and the Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer the discussion to the City Solicitor, Fire Department, and the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Councilors Sanders, Dermody, Borges and Quinn voting in opposition. MOTION CARRIES.” (Motion: Carr)
Com. from Greater Taunton Clergy Association extending an invitation to participate in their 31' Observance Day of Rev
To receive and place on file and post to the City's website
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and post to the City's website. So Voted..”
Com. from Kenneth Goulart, TMLP which stated that by vote of the Municipal Light Commission on December 17, 2019, the following is a report of action to be considered regarding street lights
To move approval of estimated cost of $94,25 per month in total for the additional light and that this does not include the fuel . adjustment credit
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval of estimated cost of $94,25 per month in total for the additional light and that this does not include the fuel . adjustment credit. So Voted..”
Councilor McCaul stated that last week in the Committee on Police and License they : interviewed police officers.
To offer conditional employment to Michael Creamer and Nick Garnet subject to their physical and psychological
The minutes record a roll call but no count.
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to offer conditional employment to Michael Creamer and Nick Garnet subject to their physical and psychological. He asked that they be done on a roll call vote. Councilor Carr stated to the Assistant City Clerk that she doesn't think that those are normally done on a roll call vote, it is just to accept the recommendations..” (Motion: McCaul)
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..”
She thought she had time before the regular Committee started and when she came back, they had moved it to the end.
That she be counted in favor for the appointment of Steven L. Alers to the Police Department
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion that she be counted in favor for the appointment of Steven L. Alers to the Police Department. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
He stated that he is sure that they will be successful in whatever either one of them do.
To recess at 8:14A.M. for Committees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 8:14A.M. for Committees. So Voted..”
Resolutions: City of Taunton FY2020 Supplemental Budget to be ordained on_a roll call vote A RESOLUTION OF APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAUNTON: THAT
To approve the final budget
Yes: Borges, Croteau, DermodyNo: Carr, McCaul, PostellAbsent: Pottier, Quinn, Sanders
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to approve the final budget. On a roll call vote, six (6) Councilors present. Three (3) Councilors voting in favor, three (3) Councilors voting in opposition. Councilors Borges, Dermody and Croteau voting in favor, Councilors McCaul, Postell and Carr voting in opposition. MOTION DOES NOT CARRY..” (Motion: Borges)
Ordered, That thanks of the Municipal Council be hereby extended to Mayor Donald L. Cleary for the courteous and impartial manner in which he has presided over the meetings of the Municipal Council during the past month.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Ordered, That thanks of the Municipal Council be hereby extended to Council President Jeffrey S. Postell for the courteous and impartial manner in which he has presided over the meetings of the Municipal Council during the past year.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
So Voted. ; New Business: :
To accept the Taser contract which was voted in favor of in the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to accept the Taser contract which was voted in favor of in the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Councilor McCaul is recommending that the Council moves it forward and says that it will go for the Taser contract. :
To reconsider the Supplemental Budget in two (2) weeks or whenever the next full Council meeting will take place
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to reconsider the Supplemental Budget in two (2) weeks or whenever the next full Council meeting will take place. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Councilor Borges stated that this should have been in Unfinished Business and she meant to have a conversation with Councilor Carr who kind of took the lead on the dog park and the grant. She stated that several people have asked her where that stands.
For the Committee to give the new Council an update
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Committee to give the new Council an update. So Voted..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILOR DERMQRY 1 ERK MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:37 A.M. 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS AND PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To = move approval of the payroll warrant in absentia
From the minutes
“MOTION: = MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN ABSENTIA. SO VOTED..”
MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS AND PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS MOTION: = MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN ABSENTIA. SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $3,671,348.05
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,671,348.05. SO VOTED..”
A, ARTHUR'S AUTO JUNK YARD, 147 FREMONT STREET
To = move approval
C. CARAMELO'S AUTO BODY, INC., 2 PORTER STREET
To = move approval
D. HARRY'S AUTO WRECKING, 68 WHITSBOROUGH STREET
To = move approval
E, REYNOLDS AUTO WRECKING, INC., 733 SOUTH PRECINCT STREET
To = move approval
F. TONY'S AUTO WRECKING, 303 BROADWAY
To = move approval
A. ACME FABRICATION & EQUIPMENT, 91 ARLINGTON STREET
To = move approval
B. ADVANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE, 600 WINTHROP STREET
To = move approval
C. AFTER HOURS AUTO SALES, 20 NORTH AVENUE
To = move approval
E. AMORIM AUTO SALES INC., 265 LONGMEADOW ROAD
To = move approval
F. AUTO OUTLET INC., 397 WINTHROP STREET
To = move approval
B. AUTOMOTIVE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC., 580 MYRICKS STREET
To move approval
D. AMARO FAMILY AUTO SALES, 503 MIDDLEBORO AVENUE
To move approval
PAGE TWO 11 DECEMBER 30, 2019 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE ~ CONTINUED G. BORGES AUTO CENTER, INC., 1457 DEAN STREET
To move approval
H. BRENO'S COLLISION & SALES, INC., 408 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
SO VOTED. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:38 A.M. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, . DEC * U 2019 Chlleek Mls rennin Colleen M. Ellis FIN MUNICIFAL COUN OUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees ORTS ACCEPTED, RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. SISTANA/CITY igo 7 yt \ CITY OF TAUNTON oe ECE! ETE IC
To move approval
J. CAMBRA AUTO SALES, 117 SUMMER STREET
To move approval
K. COSTA'S SERVICE CENTER, 28 LEONARD STREET
To move approval
L. COUNTY STREET MOTORS, 603 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
N. DIPSON & SONS AUTO SALES, 146 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
O. FAULT LINE KUSTOMS, 32 ROBERT W. BOYDEN ROAD
To move approval
M. CRUISIN CLASSICS, 597 WINTHROP STREET Councilor Borges informed the Committee that she has a conflict regarding this application and cannot vote on it.
To MOVE APPROVAL. Councilor McCaul seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Councilor Dermody made the following motion: MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL. Councilor McCaul seconded the motion. SO VOTED..” (Motion: Dermody)
Fogg 4 months ago he said it would be taken care of but right now the sheds are all over the place, in the sales area where they are not supposed to be.
TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL JANUARY 14, 2020, SEND A LETTER TO MR. FOGG TO HAVE HIM PRESENT AT THAT MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SHEDS AND VEHICLES ON HIS PROPERTY. On the motion, Councilor Carr wanted it clarified that he would not have his license as of January 1* until he comes to the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL JANUARY 14, 2020, SEND A LETTER TO MR. FOGG TO HAVE HIM PRESENT AT THAT MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SHEDS AND VEHICLES ON HIS PROPERTY. On the motion, Councilor Carr wanted it clarified that he would not have his license as of January 1* until he comes to the meeting. Detective Rutherford said that is correct. THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..”
1 PAGE THREE 12 DECEMBER 30, 2019 1 : THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED Q. FRANK'S AUTO BODY INC., 265 BROADWAY
To move approval
R. GESNER AUTO INC., 445 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
S. GFK ENTERPRISE LLC D/B/A OAKLAND AUTO SALES, 214 TREMONT STREET :
To move approval
T. HAPPY BEAR INC., 54 COTTAGE STREET
To move approval
U. JAIME'S AUTO BODY INC., 111 ARLINGTON STREET
To move approval
V. LEONARD'S AUTO REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE INC., 265 BAY STREET
To move approval
W. LOFTUS AUTO CITY INC., 450 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
X. LOPES USED TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES, 565 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
Y. MANN CLAN INC. D/B/A AUTO GALLERY, 283 BROADWAY
To move approval
Z. MELLO'S AUTO REPAIR AND SALES, 45 SOUTH STREET
To move approval
AA.MIKE'S AUTO SALES, 594 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
BB. NEW ENGLAND AUTO, 157 WEST WATER STREET
To move approval
CC. NORTHEAST AUTO EXCHANGE, INC., 406 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
DD. PERRY'S TOWING & SERVICE, 143 BROADWAY
To move approval
EE. PREMIER MOTOR SALES INC., 420 BROADWAY
To move approval
FF. PRESTIGE AUTO MART INC. D/B/A PRESTIGE 3, 288 BROADWAY
To move approval
GG. R & F MOTORS, INC., 35 DANA STREET
To move approval
HH. RT 138 AUTO CENTER, INC., 182 BROADWAY
To move approval
Il. ROUTE 44 TIRE SHACK LLC D/B/A ROUTE 44 TIRE SHACK, 585 RICHMOND STREET
To move approval
PAGE FOUR 13 DECEMBER 30, 2019 : THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED JJ. SCOTT'S SERVICE CENTER, 129-131 INGELL STREET
To move approval
KK. TAUNTON AUTO & TRUCK SALES, 603 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
LL. TAUNTON SERVICE CENTER AUTO SALES, 48 BROADWAY
To move approval
MM. TAUNTON TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE, INC., 491 WEST WATER STREET
To move approval
SO VOTED. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:38 A.M. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, . DEC * U 2019 Chlleek Mls rennin Colleen M. Ellis FIN MUNICIFAL COUN OUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees ORTS ACCEPTED, RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. SISTANA/CITY igo 7 yt \ CITY OF TAUNTON oe ECE! ETE IC
To move approval
PP. WALT'S AUTO SPECIALTY, INC., D/B/A WALT'S MOTORS, 287-289 BROADWAY
To move approval
QQ. WINTHROP STREET MOTORS, INC., 347 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
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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