MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
August 25, 2020
34 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Barry Sanders, Donald Cleary, Phillip Duarte, Gerald Croteau, David Pottier, John McCaul, Deborah Carr, Christopher Coute
Absent: Jeffrey Postell
During the meeting:
- Councilor Duarte recused himself from this matter
- Councilor Duarte recused himself from the vote
Every vote, in order
The modification of an existing Special Permit for an 800 sq. ft. marijuana manufacturing facility to add delivery at 144 West Britannia Street located in the Industrial 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 July 9, 2020 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for the modification of an existing Special Permit for an 800 square foot Marijuana Manufacturing to add De
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 City Engineer stating that they have reviewed the documents and plan submitted as part of the Special Permit for the property at 144 West Britannia Street for Freshly Baked Company and has no additional comments at this time.
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 Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health stating that they have no comments.
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 July 9, 2020 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for the modification of an existing Special Permit for an 800 square foot Marijuana Manufacturing to add De
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
CLC, Road Opening, and or Trench permits required; Proper cross connection control for the existing facility will be required per MA Plumbing Code.
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 July 9, 2020 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for the modification of an existing Special Permit for an 800 square foot Marijuana Manufacturing to add De
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
He then answered various questions by the City Council.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
There were no phone calls from anyone in favor or opposition to the petition.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To approve the modification of the Special Permit for manufacturing marijuana products to include delivery
The minutes record a roll call but no count.
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to approve the modification of the Special Permit for manufacturing marijuana products to include delivery. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, six (6) Councilors veting in favor. Councilor Carr voting in opposition and Councilor Duarte recused himself from the vote. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Cleary)
MOTION CARRIES.
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. So Voted..”
Appointment of Councilor John McCaul, 2 Commonwealth Ave
To approve all of the : appointments
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to approve all of the : appointments. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Reappointment of Diane Huggon, 270 Segreganset Rd
To approve all of the appointments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve all of the appointments. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Lewis Pacheco, 7 Saints Way, Berkley to the Parking Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring February 2023.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Thomas Bernier, 78 Country Way, Taunton to the Golf Course Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring August 2022.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. on Stage Rental Procedure. Councilor Croteau stated that he asked that this be sent to the Council. He stated that he would ask that the Committee on the DPW at some future point discuss that particular release.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Thomas Bernier, 78 Country Way, Taunton to the Golf Course Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring August 2022
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Attorney Edmund Brennan, Jr., One Church Green, P.O. Box 488, Taunton - Requesting an Extension of a Special Permit. The City Clerk stated that she noticed that the copy of the Site Plan is not attached.
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. So Voted..”
Junk Collector License - RENEWAL 1, Edwin DeBrum, DeBrum Savage located at 57 Stevens St., East Taunton
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..”
Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, Inc. - dba- Pennies from Heaven located at 141 Washington St., Taunton (Non-Profit, Requesting a Waiver of Fee)
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..”
Councilor Pottier stated that Item #4 was to meet with the Police Chief and Detective Rutherford on a renewal of a Marijuana License for Commonwealth Alternative Care. After much discussion,
To continue to grant the extension until the end of this calendar year which is December 31, 2020 in order for them to finalize any challenges that they have with the Cannabis Control Commission
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to continue to grant the extension until the end of this calendar year which is December 31, 2020 in order for them to finalize any challenges that they have with the Cannabis Control Commission. He stated that it was the motion that was adopted.” (Motion: McCaul)
Petitions: Junk Collector License - RENEWAL 1, Edwin DeBrum, DeBrum Savage located at 57 Stevens St
To reaffirm
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: CarrAbsent: Postell
From the minutes
“Council President Sanders made a motion to reaffirm on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor, one (1) Councilor voting in opposition. Councilor Carr voting in opposition and Councilor Postell was absent..” (Motion: Sanders)
The City Clerk stated that the Payroll Warrant is for $1,427,885.87.
To approve the FY21 weekly Payroll Warrant for the City of Taunton in the amount stated
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the FY21 weekly Payroll Warrant for the City of Taunton in the amount stated, So Voted..”
The City Clerk stated that the Bill Warrant is in the amount of $2,722,259.40.
To approve the FY21 Accounts Payable Warrant as stated
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the FY21 Accounts Payable Warrant as stated. So Voted..”
Resolutions: Resolution submitted by Mechanics Cooperative Bank, 60 Bedford St
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
That in light of the marijuana situation, if the City : Planner could provide the Council with a map of Taunton with little dots on it : showing where all of the applicants are located
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion that in light of the marijuana situation, if the City : Planner could provide the Council with a map of Taunton with little dots on it : showing where all of the applicants are located. He thinks that it would be very : helpful to the Council's deliberation as to where they should go. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To move approval
2. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF OLD GOLD LICENSE FOR PACHECO'S JEWELRY, 20-22 TAUNTON GREEN
To move approval
Resolutions: Resolution submitted by Mechanics Cooperative Bank, 60 Bedford St
To move approval
Councilor McCaul then made the following motion:
That the applicant be allowed to get the needed documents for the council's consideration at a later date
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THE APPLICANT BE ALLOWED TO GET THE NEEDED DOCUMENTS FOR THE COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION AT A LATER DATE. SO VOTED..”
Councilor McCaul made the following motion: / 31 7 PAGE TWENTY THREE AUGUST 25, 2020 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE -- CONTINUED
TO GIVE THIS APPLICANT ANOTHER MONTH TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SITE PLAN REVIEW FROM THE PLANNING BOARD, AND ALSO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN. The Chief noted that looking at the minutes from the Planning Board, it looks like they had a Special Permit, not necessarily a Site Plan Review
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO GIVE THIS APPLICANT ANOTHER MONTH TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SITE PLAN REVIEW FROM THE PLANNING BOARD, AND ALSO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN. The Chief noted that looking at the minutes from the Planning Board, it looks like they had a Special Permit, not necessarily a Site Plan Review. THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..”
Councilor McCaul then made the following motion:
THAT THEY COME BACK IN TWO MONTHS DUE TO THE FACT THEY WILL HAVE TO GO BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD TO GET THEIR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN. Attorney Rounds noted that they did submit the Emergency Response Plan way back when they got the Special Permit from the Council, and he thinks that is part of the 35 PAGE TWENTY SEVEN AUGUST 25, 2020 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED : confusion
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THEY COME BACK IN TWO MONTHS DUE TO THE FACT THEY WILL HAVE TO GO BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD TO GET THEIR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN. Attorney Rounds noted that they did submit the Emergency Response Plan way back when they got the Special Permit from the Council, and he thinks that is part of the 35 PAGE TWENTY SEVEN AUGUST 25, 2020 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED : confusion. … THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..”
COUNCILOR CHRISTOPHER COUTE,.CHAIRMAN ANDERK COUNCILORS CROTEAU AND CARR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 9:06 P.M. DUE TO THE LATE HOUR, COUNCILOR COUTE REQUESTED A MOTION TO CONTINUE THIS. - MEETING FOR TWO WEEKS.
To = to continue this meeting until september 8, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION: = TO CONTINUE THIS MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2020. SO VOTED..”
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