MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
November 24, 2020
48 recorded votes, 1 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, Jeffrey Postell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Postell joined the meeting and he said that he does recall that there were permitting issues l
Every vote, in order
A 4 family use in an Urban Residential District to be located at 6 West Summer Street, Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
1. The parking spaces be paved and striped.
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 3, 2020 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for the 4 Family Use in an Urban Residential District submitted by Jacky Fils
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, State Sanitary Code, Chapter II.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a Com. from Distribution Manager, TMLP stating that they have no comments on this proposed work, as it does not appear to impact the electrical facilities.
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 3, 2020 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the proposal for the 4 Family Use in an Urban Residential District submitted by Jacky Fils
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..”
Map of Location.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Petition granted
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record, So Voted..”
To make that part of the record
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to make that part of the record. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
To invite the guests into the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite the guests into the hearing. So Voted..”
Attorney Daniel de Abreu, Brennan & Recupero, 174 Dean Street, Taunton and Rick Reed, Lighthouse Land Surveying who also represents Mr. Fils in this matter. Attorney de Abreu made a presentation about the project. He then answered various questions from the City Councilors.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
There were no calls in favor or opposition of the petition.
To close public input and approve the petition with the DPW comments and the Conservation Commission's requirement of a gravel parking area
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and approve the petition with the DPW comments and the Conservation Commission's requirement of a gravel parking area. So Voted..”
Petition granted
To close the hearing and excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing and excuse the parties. So Voted..”
Com. from Budget Director which stated that as part of the Fiscal year 2021 Final Budget
To approve the transfers
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the transfers. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
General Fund $220,386,226.98; Water Enterprise $10,869,954.83; Sewer Enterprise $11,623,151.00; and Golf Enterprise $10,000. Total Final City Budget - FY2021 $242,889,332.81.
To approve
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to approve. … So Voted.” (Motion: McCaul)
Appointment of Laura Miola, 11 Alcott Circle, Taunton to serve on the Human Services Board of Directors for a term of three (3) years expiring November 2023.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Appointment of Scott Martin, 31 Cardinal Circle to serve on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring November 2023.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Internal Auditor for the City of Taunton submitting the retirement buyout for Timothy J. White.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Assistant City Solicitor submitting the Special Employee Status for Board of Health Hearing Officer.
To approve and refer to the Committee on Solid Waste and the Committee on Public Health and Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and refer to the Committee on Solid Waste and the Committee on Public Health and Environmental Affairs. So Voted..”
Com. from Assistant City Solicitor - Recreational Marijuana Licenses
To table for two weeks
From the minutes
“Council President Sanders made a motion to table for two weeks. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
Com. from City Solicitor submitting a communication recently received by the City from Comcast dated November 18, 2020 regarding Important Information - Price Changes.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Petition is submitted in order to formally discontinue Leonard Court in connection with the City Hall project
To refer to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Planning Board. So Voted..”
Com. from Stephen Koss requesting an extension for the Special Permit for 14 months period to expire on February 22, 2022
To refer to Second Assistant City Solicitor Gould
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion to refer to Second Assistant City Solicitor Gould. … So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
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 Carr motioned to discuss on a date certain for an update to the Council on pending litigations with the Law Department.
For a date certain of December 8, 2020 for the Law Department to provide the City Council with a full update of all of the lawsuits filed against the City of Taunton, any of its boards, or individual employees and if need be in Executive Session
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion for a date certain of December 8, 2020 for the Law Department to provide the City Council with a full update of all of the lawsuits filed against the City of Taunton, any of its boards, or individual employees and if need be in Executive Session. … So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Bob Pirozzi then gave the Council an update on the actions that have been taken since August.
To approve the $25,000 request with the stipulation that it is added to a lien on the : property
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion to approve the $25,000 request with the stipulation that it is added to a lien on the : property. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
Mayor O'Connell asked Councilor Cleary to repeat his motion.
For Mr
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion for Mr. Pirozzi and what other department heads are involved to develop a fine system for the owner of the building and start issuing them formally, either every month or every two weeks just so action is being taken on recovering some of the investment. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Com. from Building Commissioner ~ Union Block.
To te request that this be put on the Committee of the Council as a Whole for next week to discuss
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion te request that this be put on the Committee of the Council as a Whole for next week to discuss, So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
Resolutions: NONE New Business: ' Councilor Coute Requested to Bring up the Following Communication: Com
To go back to in person Council meetings as soon as possible
Yes: Carr, Cleary, Croteau, PostellNo: Coute, Duarte, McCaul, Pottier, Sanders
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to go back to in person Council meetings as soon as possible. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, five (5) Councilors voting in opposition and four (4) Councilors voting in favor. Councilors Coute, McCaul, Pottier, Duarte and Sanders voting in opposition. Councilors Postell, Carr, Croteau and Cleary voting in favor, MOTION DOES NOT CARRY. 8 Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to next week's agenda a request for a report on the recent auction held by the City on City owned properties..” (Motion: Cleary)
To refer to next week's agenda a request for a report on the recent auction held by the City on City owned properties
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to next week's agenda a request for a report on the recent auction held by the City on City owned properties. She would like to know how many properties were sold, what the City made and that type of thing. She stated that whether it comes from the Law Office or the Tax Possession Agent it doesn't matter to her, she would just like to know how it went. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole an update on the City's current financial standings
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole an update on the City's current financial standings. … So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS CROTEAU AND MCCAUL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:34 P.M. 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $1,311,168.07
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,311,168.07. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $2,750,885.84
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,750,885.84. SO VOTED..”
She then made the following motion:
THAT THE ROAD OPENING BE APPROVED. The motion was seconded by Councilor McCaul. 11 PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 24, 2020 THE COMMITTEE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - CONTINUED Councilor Croteau said he has a motion to approve the road opening on Fremont Street to provide water to 134 Fremont Street on a date certain which will be the week of November 30*, the week starting Monday, November 30". It will be done that week
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THE ROAD OPENING BE APPROVED. The motion was seconded by Councilor McCaul. 11 PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 24, 2020 THE COMMITTEE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - CONTINUED Councilor Croteau said he has a motion to approve the road opening on Fremont Street to provide water to 134 Fremont Street on a date certain which will be the week of November 30*, the week starting Monday, November 30". It will be done that week. … THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..” (second: McCaul)
ORDINANCE ARTICLE 221-1: A
To move approval
B. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, 173 BROADWAY
To move approval
C. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, INC., 11 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
D. E-Z CLEAN LAUNDRY CENTER, 89 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
E, JOE'S DINER, 51 BROADWAY
To move approval
F, KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORE, 80 TAUNTON DEPOT DRIVE (BLACK FRIDAY)
To move approval
G. TACO BELL, 700 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
3. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF LIVERY LICENSE FOR HIGH CLASS LIMO, INC., 632 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
4. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION OF WILLIAM BUTLER OF 195 FIELD STREET FOR RENEWAL OF JUNK COLLECTORS LICENSE
To move approval
THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON WITH COUNCILOR MCCAUL VOTING IN FAVOR, AND COUNCILORS POTTIER AND POSTELL VOTING IN OPPOSTION. MOTION DOES NOT CARRY. Councilor Postell then made the following motion:
To move approval. the motion was voted on with councilors pottier and postell voting in favor and councilor mccaul voting in opposition
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL. THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON WITH COUNCILORS POTTIER AND POSTELL VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCILOR MCCAUL VOTING IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES.”
Councilor Postell then made the following motion:
To refer this issue to ordinance committee
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO REFER THIS ISSUE TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. SO VOTED..”
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