MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Joint meeting
May 18, 2021
65 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Postell, Christopher Coute, Deborah Carr, John McCaul, David Pottier, Gerald Croteau, Phillip Duarte, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Postponed Hearing on the joint petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one (1) new joint pole location; EL 1 % on Cedar Street in the City of Taunton.
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 grant the petition and close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the petition and close the hearing. So Voted..”
Postponed Hearing on the joint petition on the joint petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to relocate three (3) joint pole locations; EL 15 to be relocated 22'; EL 22 to be relocated 37' and EL 24 to be relocated 11' on Broadway in
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
Tyler Arruda, Electrical Engineer, TMLP was present to speak. He then gave a brief description of the petition. Councilor Carr asked if the pole will be ADA compliant. He confirmed that it will have ADA clearance. Councilor Carr suggested using underground wires at some point.
To grant the petition, close the hearing and excuse the party
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the petition, close the hearing and excuse the party. So Voted..”
A 5-unit multi-family at 170 Hart Street, Taunton located in the Urban Residential District.
To open the hearing and invite the parties in. )
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the parties in. ) So Voted..”
Petitioner proposes to develop the property into a multifamily use with a total of five (5) units by building a new triplex building as shown on the attached plan
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
1. Provide a play area/recreation area on the plans. :
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Petitioner proposes to develop the property into a multifamily use with a total of five (5) units by building a new triplex building as shown on the attached plan
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 Conservation Agent which stated that there are no conservation issues regarding the request for a 5-unit multifamily at 170 Hart Street.
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 TMLP Distribution Manager which stated that the TMLP reserves the right to comment on this project since the plan has no electrical one lines, metering layouts or load information.
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 Fire Inspector which stated that he has reviewed plans for a proposed triplex at 170 Hart Street and determined that sufficient fire department access exists. No further comment.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Petitioner proposes to develop the property into a multifamily use with a total of five (5) units by building a new triplex building as shown on the attached plan
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
Attorney William Rounds, 115 Broadway, Taunton and John DeSousa, 4 Court Street, Taunton were present to speak. Attorney Rounds then gave a presentation on the project.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
He stated that they cannot legally advertise them as ADA compliant, they could be geared towards that but he doesn't think that they can be advertised that way.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To approve as presented with the stipulations from all of the departments
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, Postell
From the minutes
“Council President Coute made a motion to approve as presented with the stipulations from all of the departments. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilors Carr and Postell voting in opposition..” (Motion: Coute)
Council President Coute made a motion to approve as presented with the stipulations from all of the departments. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilors Carr and Postell voting in opposition.
To excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse the parties. So Voted..”
Appointment of Jason Roomes of 246 High Street, to serve on the Board of Election Commission.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Howard Street, Both sides, entire length and Lakeview Place, West, from Bay Street to Lakeview Place.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that they have received Special Permit/Site Plan Review for property at 336 Winthrop Street (Parcel I
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..”
Com. from Police Chief which stated that he has received numerous complaints relative to parking issues on two City streets
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills next week
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills next week. So Voted..”
Com. from DPW Commissioner requesting transfer of funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Trash Pick-up Department to the Street and Ways Department for the purpose of funding overages in heating utility costs incurred for the Department of Public Works for the 2021 Fiscal Year.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted..”
Com from Law Department regarding 4 North Wlaker Street, Parcel ID 52-201, Former One-Room Schoolhourse/Lions Clun location. The City has recently been contacted by an abutting property owner expressing interest in acquiring the above referenced City property.
To refer to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Com. from Jaisyn Melenciano, 22 Oak Ave., Taunton requesting to purchase a portion of City owned Parcel #77-7 surrounding his current address at 22 Oak Avenue.
To refer to the Committee on Public Property and the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property and the Conservation Commission. Council President Coute recused himself from the vote as he owns an abutting property. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Christopher Moniz, VP of New Development, Aspen Properties, LLC for a sewer extension permit on Poole Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Committee on the DPW. Council President Coute recused himself from the vote
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the DPW. Council President Coute recused himself from the vote. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Frank Wetherell, 13 Liberty St
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. Councilor Cleary : added to the motion for a copy to be sent to the Animal Control Officer in order to i * inspect the property. 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..”
Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of Charles F. Colton Rd. Westerly Constitution Drive. SECTION 3. 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..”
Ordinance for a first reading to be passed to a second reading AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE III
To pass : to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass : to a second reading. So Voted..”
Resolutions: Ordinance for a first reading to be passed to a second reading AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 405 ARTICLE V
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
Councilor Postell apologized as this issue had come up after the agenda was put out. There is a public safety issue for traffic and speed enforcement in the area of 852 Burt Street as residents in that area have nearly been clipped by speeding vehicles.
To refer to the Police Department to increase their patrols and traffic enforcement and perhaps deploy the speed radar trailer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Police Department to increase their patrols and traffic enforcement and perhaps deploy the speed radar trailer. So Voted..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS 6ROTEALL AND MCCAUL. ALSO PRESENT WERE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR AMY KAZLAUSKAS AND BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT RICHARD AMES MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:39 P.M. : 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS .
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $3,462,194.06
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,462,194.06. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of . $5,739,013.40
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF . $5,739,013.40. SO VOTED..”
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $5,739,013.40
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,739,013.40. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED. Councilor McCaul asked if the ventilation units for the School Department were being paid out of Covid money, then made the following motion: .
That the committee receive clarification on the ventilation units for the school department as to whether this is being paid for with covid money
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THE COMMITTEE RECEIVE CLARIFICATION ON THE VENTILATION UNITS FOR THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AS TO WHETHER THIS IS BEING PAID FOR WITH COVID MONEY. SO VOTED..”
A. DANDI-LYONS, 649 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:45 P.M. wissen Respectfully submitted, , CITY OF TAUNTON " 7 oY MAY 18 2021 Ute CLE Colleen M. Ellis IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS 'bbuwti- ADOPTED. CITY CLERK 12 CITY OF TAUNTON TE FAMED Ice MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MAY 18, 2021 m3 P23
To move approval
D. STREAMLINER, 447 BROADWAY
To move approval
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:45 P.M. wissen Respectfully submitted, , CITY OF TAUNTON " 7 oY MAY 18 2021 Ute CLE Colleen M. Ellis IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS 'bbuwti- ADOPTED. CITY CLERK 12 CITY OF TAUNTON TE FAMED Ice MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MAY 18, 2021 m3 P23
To move approval
B. D AND P COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION, INC., 64 WEIR STREET
To move approval
C. D AND P COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION, INC., 333 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
B. BOBBY'S PLACE, INC., 62 WEIR STREET
To move approval
C. DAVID F. ADAMS POST #611 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, INC., 82 INGELL STREET .
To move approval
D. ITALIAN NATURALIZATION CLUB, INC., 46 WALES STREET
To move approval
E, ITALIAN SOCIAL CLUB OF TAUNTON, INC., 2 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD
To move approval
C. RI TREES, 404 WINTHROP STREET i
To - move approval
4, MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF ANTIQUE DEALER'S LICENSE FOR EANTIQUEBROKER CONSULTING SERVICE, 4 OXFORD STREET
To = move approval
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:45 P.M. wissen Respectfully submitted, , CITY OF TAUNTON " 7 oY MAY 18 2021 Ute CLE Colleen M. Ellis IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS 'bbuwti- ADOPTED. CITY CLERK 12 CITY OF TAUNTON TE FAMED Ice MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MAY 18, 2021 m3 P23
To move approval
To move approval
To move approval
A. ARTHUR G. PIMENTA, JR. JUNK COLLECTOR, 147 FREMONT STREET
To move approval
Councilor McCaul made the following motion: '
To approve the license for one year but detective rutherford is to keep an eye on how things are running at the location
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO APPROVE THE LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR BUT DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD IS TO KEEP AN EYE ON HOW THINGS ARE RUNNING AT THE LOCATION. SO VOTED..”
15 PAGE FOUR : MAY 18, 2021 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED : B. AUTOMOTIVE RECOVERY SERVICE, INC., D/B/A INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, 580 MYRICKS STREET
To move approval
Therefore, he respectfully requests that this matter be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to be discussed in executive session. :
To place this on the agenda for next week in executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO PLACE THIS ON THE AGENDA FOR NEXT WEEK IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. SO VOTED..”
They will reassess . the roadways, get a new score on all the roadway segments and that would become the City's : new baseline as they move ahead, and their goal of getting to that 70 score in 5 years.
To place the presentation on the city's website
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made the following motion: MOTION: TO PLACE THE PRESENTATION ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE. SO VOTED..” (Motion: Pottier)
He would like to see an inspection done at the close of the day when construction is done because seeing the condition of the roadways after hours when the work is done is d : i 'embarrassing and there needs to be more accountability... or rene a nanan anin e nenr The following m
To have the parties come back in 4-6 weeks for a presentation if they had $5.5 million for roads for 5 years, where would they be
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO HAVE THE PARTIES COME BACK IN 4-6 WEEKS FOR A PRESENTATION IF THEY HAD $5.5 MILLION FOR ROADS FOR 5 YEARS, WHERE WOULD THEY BE. SO VOTED..”
ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE : COUNCIL TO WAIVE BUILDING FEES AND & FEES WITH CERTAIN CRITERIA
To reschedule this matter until next week
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO RESCHEDULE THIS MATTER UNTIL NEXT WEEK. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Coute said the Council has been advised numerous times that it is better to vet applicants earlier as opposed to vetting them later and he thinks this will help the Council accomplish that task, asking for a little more information up front as opposed to waiting for the
To approve the proposed marijuana host community agreement regulation which includes the agreement application process. 'on discussion, councilor croteau asked if this had to go to ordinance
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED MARIJUANA HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT REGULATION WHICH INCLUDES THE AGREEMENT APPLICATION PROCESS. 'On discussion, Councilor Croteau asked if this had to go to Ordinance. … MOTION CARRIES.”
to the school property, he believes that is why the Council , adopted that provision. Regarding part b, there was discussion about a setback between retail establishments that are either economic empowerment or priority applicants or social equity program participants, and it was not clear to him wh
To change 222-2
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO CHANGE 222-2. … MOTION CARRIES.”
Councilor Pottier made the following motion: .
To consistant with the ccc ruling that they measure from the center of the entrance to the center of the entrance councilors croteau, pottier, mccaul, postell and coute voted in favor. councilors sanders, cleary, duarte and carr voted in opposition
From the minutes
“MOTION: CONSISTANT WITH THE CCC RULING THAT THEY MEASURE FROM THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE COUNCILORS CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL, POSTELL AND COUTE VOTED IN FAVOR. COUNCILORS SANDERS, CLEARY, DUARTE AND CARR VOTED IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES.”
Councilor Pottier made the following motion: . MOTION: CONSISTANT WITH THE CCC RULING THAT THEY MEASURE FROM THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE COUNCILORS CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL, POSTELL AND COUTE VOTED IN FAVOR. COUNCILORS SANDERS, CLEARY, DUARTE AND CARR
To approve the ordinance changes. . councilors cleary, duarte, croteau, pottier, mccaul, coute and postell voted in favor. councilors sanders and carr voted in opposition
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE CHANGES. . COUNCILORS CLEARY, DUARTE, CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL, COUTE AND POSTELL VOTED IN FAVOR. COUNCILORS SANDERS AND CARR VOTED IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES.”
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