MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Joint meeting
February 11, 2020
35 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Coute, Deborah Carr, John McCaul, David Pottier, Gerald Croteau, Daniel Dermody, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders
Absent: Jeffrey Postell
Every vote, in order
Hearing came up by assignment upon the joint petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one (1) new Joint Pole 6-50 on Clifford Street, Taunton. Map of Proposed Pole Location.
To open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
There is nobody present to speak in favor or opposition of the petition.
To approve the placement of the pole as long as it meets all ADA requirements and if it does not, Verizon needs to come back before the Council to explain where they will put the pole and close the hearing
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to approve the placement of the pole as long as it meets all ADA requirements and if it does not, Verizon needs to come back before the Council to explain where they will put the pole and close the hearing. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
2 Hearing came up by assignment upon the joint petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one (1) new Joint Pole 231-50 on Tremont Street, Taunton. Map of Proposed Pole Location.
To open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
There was nobody present to speak in favor or opposition of the petition.
To close the hearing, and grant the permit with the regular stipulations
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to close the hearing, and grant the permit with the regular stipulations. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Mayor O'Connell stated that there is a special recognition tonight.
To invite Patrolman Dan Williams and Acting Officer Craig Karsner into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Patrolman Dan Williams and Acting Officer Craig Karsner into the enclosure. So Voted..”
He stated that if some reason that it takes some time, everyone would have at least thirty (30) days to file an abatement like they are supposed to have and they would have thirty (30) days to pay the bill, Mayor O'Connell stated that it will be done on a roll call vote and she t
To approve the language that the City Solicitor has just read into the . record
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to approve the language that the City Solicitor has just read into the . record. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell was absent..” (Motion: Cleary)
Com. from City Solicitor correspondence from Xfinity dated January 27, 2020 regarding the changes in pricing - Gaiam TV Fit & Yoga, Gala and Docurama)
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..”
She thinks that the Council should at the very least approve the spending of it.
To approve
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion to approve. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
Com. from Senator Marc R
To receive and place on file with the Council's thanks
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to receive and place on file with the Council's thanks. Councilor Cleary added to the motion for each of those Committees to receive a copy of the letter. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
With respect to this particular sober house, they are aware of no reason for the Municipal Council to take any action at this time.
To receive and place on file and instruct the Law Department to work with the Building Commissioner and the Zoning Enforcement Officer to develop guidelines
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to receive and place on file and instruct the Law Department to work with the Building Commissioner and the Zoning Enforcement Officer to develop guidelines. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Com. from City Solicitor correspondence from Xfinity dated January 27, 2020 regarding the changes in pricing - Gaiam TV Fit & Yoga, Gala and Docurama)
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Superintendent of Schools stating that once again, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is accepting Statements of Interest (SOT) for consideration to participate in the Accelerated Repair Program (ARP)
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from Office Manager, Human Resource Department submitting a buy out for Lynn Davine.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Ordinance for a Stop Sign on 9 Winthrop Heights at Winthrop Street as it enters a City street, US 44 Winthrop Street, of higher volume and greater speed
To accept the stop sign and regarding the unaccepted streets he would like to refer those to the DPW
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to accept the stop sign and regarding the unaccepted streets he would like to refer those to the DPW. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Com. from Police Captain Daniel McCabe submitting a formal request to enact an ordinance for a stop sign on Hodges Avenue at the intersection with Washington Street
To approve and bring it to the first ordinance
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to approve and bring it to the first ordinance. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Com, from Fr. Freddie Babiczuk, St. Anthony's Church, 126 School St., Taunton requesting to conduct 18" annual Walking Prayer Pilgrimage on March 28, 2020. They plan to commence the procession at 7:00 AM at St. Anthony's Church.
To receive and place on file and send to Police, Fire and EMS
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and send to Police, Fire and EMS. So Voted..”
Petitions: Petition submitted by Evan Watson, PE, Prime Engineering on behalf of his client, Paul D
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..”
Application submitted by Tree Market Taunton, LLC pursuant to Chapter 222 of the City of Taunton Revised Ordinances for a Marijuana Establishment License for Tree Market Taunton, LLC/Property located at 9 Cape Road, Taunton MA.
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..”
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: Ordinance for a Second Reading to be Passed to a Third Reading AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ORDINANCE RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS Chapter 306 - Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Par
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted..”
To suspend the rules and move this to a third reading this evening and ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to suspend the rules and move this to a third reading this evening and ordain on a roll call vote. … On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell was absent..”
To ordain
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to ordain. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, cight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell was absent..” (Motion: Carr)
Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of Middleboro Avenue Westbound Caswell Street r SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted..”
Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of" Hodges Avenue Southbound Washington Street SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
She stated that Taunton is on its way to becoming a model City when it comes to doing business, 13 They have a lot of collaborative with Department Heads moving forward and they do plan on reaching those goals.
To refer Hart's 4 Corners to the Safety Officer specifically coming out of Dunkin Donuts on Hart Street
From the minutes
“Council President Sanders made a motion to refer Hart's 4 Corners to the Safety Officer specifically coming out of Dunkin Donuts on Hart Street. He stated that if you have to take a left you have to go across three (3) lanes of traffic. So Voted.” (Motion: Sanders)
He thinks that there is some crosswalks or yellow lines that are causing problems and need to be re-painted.
To refer to the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW. So Voted..”
He stated that the kids going to school are having a problem getting across the street along with other pedestrians.
To have the Safety Officer look at that situation and his recommendation to him is that the signage for the crosswalks should have a blinking light
From the minutes
“Motion was made to have the Safety Officer look at that situation and his recommendation to him is that the signage for the crosswalks should have a blinking light. So Voted..”
He stated that they will see that they are just simplifying the process and trying to make it better for the citizens.
For this to go to the City Solicitor and wants an answer from the City Solicitor that it does not interact in a negative way with the ordinances
From the minutes
“Councilor Croteau made a motion for this to go to the City Solicitor and wants an answer from the City Solicitor that it does not interact in a negative way with the ordinances, So Voted..” (Motion: Croteau)
Councilor Croteau made a motion for this to go to the City Solicitor and wants an answer from the City Solicitor that it does not interact in a negative way with the ordinances, So Voted.
To refer to the DPW to investigate a street sign and a one way sign that are missing on Charles Street at Leddy School
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer to the DPW to investigate a street sign and a one way sign that are missing on Charles Street at Leddy School. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCgORS CROTEAU 3 AND MCCAUL Nn MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M. 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS AND PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $1,214,754.27
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,214,754.27. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $3,548,242.76
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,548,242.76. SO VOTED.”
The following motion was then made.
To all the dpw to order the bags
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO ALL THE DPW TO ORDER THE BAGS. SO VOTED..”
Attorney Gay said this was reviewed by the previous City Solicitor, but he does not see any down side to this matter.
To motion to approve
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOTION TO APPROVE. SO VOTED..”
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