MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 25, 2021
35 recorded votes, 4 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
Reappointment of Stephen Rogers, 5 Pinckney St., Taunton to serve on the Historic District Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring in May 2024. Motion was made to approve.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Stephen Rogers, 5 Pinckney St
To go out of the order of business to Page 19 of the agenda
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to go out of the order of business to Page 19 of the agenda. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Joseph Federico, Senior Vice President, BETA Group regarding Sewer and WWTF Improvements, 2021 SRF and Borrowing Authorizations
To refer the letter to the gentlemen to : describe
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the letter to the gentlemen to : describe. So Voted..”
To excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse the parties. So Voted..”
To go out of the order of business to Page 17 of the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the order of business to Page 17 of the agenda. So Voted..”
Com. from DPW Commissioner requesting a transfer of $4M from retained earnings in the Water Enterprise Account to fund water main improvements
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request. So Voted..”
To revert to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
Com. from Human Resource Director submitting the buyout for Noreen Barbrick who will be retiring effective May 28, 2021.
To approve and send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
Com. from Superintendent of Building request to withdraw the letter for funding of a Temporary Principal Clerk position due to an unexpected retirement in the office. They will now have the funds for this position.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board which stated that they have received a Special Permit/Site Plan Review application for property at 716 County Street 93-148 and 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..”
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting correspondence from Xfinity regarding programming advisory.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board which stated that they have received a Special Permit/Site Plan Review application for property at 716 County Street 93-148 and parcel I
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed third amendment to the : Host Community Agreement between the City of Taunton and GTE Taunton LLC (295 Broadway)
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. Councilor Cleary added to the motion to send a copy of it to the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Com. from HTC Trinity, LLC, 20 Kings Court, Taunton for the proposed location of 491 West Water Street, Taunton submitting a Host Community Agreement with site improvements.
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole meeting that was held this evening
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole meeting that was held this evening. Councilor Duarte stated that they had already taken care of this if that is what Councilor Pottier is saying. Councilor Pottier stated that it was his intent. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Com. from Charles Macy, Manager, CLM Development, 58 Washington St., East Bridgewater, MA requesting a waiver of the five-year moratorium for Highland Street, Lot 91-15.
To refer to the Committee on the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the DPW. So Voted..”
Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1. Barbeque Integrated, Inc. -dba- Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill #7592 located at 1023 County Street (2 Tables)
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..”
Petitions: Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1
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..”
Old Gold License - RENEWAL 1. Perry Jewelers, Inc. located at 400 Broadway, Taunton for 2020 and 2021
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..”
Petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. for the installation of two (2) new joint pole locations; EL74-1/2 and EL-74-1/28 on Williams Street, Taunton.
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..”
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..”
Petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc
To approve
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, McCaul, Postell
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, six (6) Councilors voting in favor, three (3) Councilors voting in opposition. Councilors McCaul, Carr and Postell voting in opposition. MOTION CARRIES..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed third amendment to the : Host Community Agreement between the City of Taunton and GTE Taunton LLC (295 Broadway)
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole to discuss adjusting those figures
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole to discuss adjusting those figures. So Voted..”
In the event there i is an Impassible Barrier within said 1,000', the distance shall be measured along the center of the shortest travel path for pedestrians or automobiles from the geometric center of the Marijuana Establishment Entrance.
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORSECRTEAL AND ae MCCAUL. ALSO PRESENT WAS DPW COMMISSIONER FRED@ORBIAGLI ton) 1 ~~ 7 ay = = MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:40 P.M. * Bom 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $1,176,369.26
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,176,369.26. SO VOTED..”
Com. from Stacy Blette, Property Manager, Land Development - NE, Inc
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $1,696,005.99
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,696,005.99. SO VOTED..”
Vinada said that they will restore the road to the condition it was found in and will accommodate all of the DPW's requirements.
To -TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS LONG AS THE COMPANY COMPLIES WITH THE DPW STANDARDS AND TO REFER THIS TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT REGARDING . THE ERROR OF THE SLEEVE NOT BEING DEEP ENOUGH AND INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, AND WHO WOULD BE LIABLE FOR THAT. On discussion, Councilor Carr pointed out that the DPW Commissioner is not recommending that this be done, but if it is approved then the gas company will have to saw cut, use flowable fill, compaction every 6 inches, there is a depth that the pipe has to be as they are compelled . to do that by Mass
From the minutes
“MOTION: -TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS LONG AS THE COMPANY COMPLIES WITH THE DPW STANDARDS AND TO REFER THIS TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT REGARDING . THE ERROR OF THE SLEEVE NOT BEING DEEP ENOUGH AND INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, AND WHO WOULD BE LIABLE FOR THAT. On discussion, Councilor Carr pointed out that the DPW Commissioner is not recommending that this be done, but if it is approved then the gas company will have to saw cut, use flowable fill, compaction every 6 inches, there is a depth that the pipe has to be as they are compelled . to do that by Mass. … MOTION CARRIES.”
Committee reports
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, McCaul, Postell
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, SIX (6) COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR, THREE (3) COUNCILORS VOTING IN OPPOSITION. COUNCILORS MCCAUL, CARR AND POSTELL VOTING IN OPPOSITION..”
ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS -- CONTINUED q different statute so they left that alone
To move approval of the creation of a revolving account for the human services department
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF A REVOLVING ACCOUNT FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SO VOTED..”
ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE COUNCIL TO WAIVE BUILDING FEES AND I & 1 FEES WITH CERTAIN CRITERIA Attorney Costa said that they had submitted a draft to the Municipal Council, but subsequently they have received some additional input
To continue this matter for one week
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO CONTINUE THIS MATTER FOR ONE WEEK. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Duarte asked if they were affiliated with any larger parent companies, and they answered no they are not. :
To move approval of the amendment. the motion was seconded and
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made the following motion: MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED AND ON A ROLL CALL VOTE COUNCILORS SANDERS, DUARTE, . POTTIER, MCCAUL, POSTELL AND COUTE VOTED IN FAVOR, COUNCILORS CLEARY, CROTEAU AND CARR VOTED IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES.” (Motion: Sanders)
MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE 11444 CONTRACT MOTION:
To go into executive session
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, COUNCILORS : . SANDERS, CLEARY, DUARTE, CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL, POSTELL AND COUTE VOTED IN FAVOR, COUNCILOR CARR VOTED IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES..”
MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE 11444 CONTRACT MOTION: ON A ROLL CALL VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, COUNCILORS : . SANDERS, CLEARY, DUARTE, CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL, POSTELL AND COUTE VOTED IN FAVOR, COUNCILOR CARR VOTED IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES. MOTION:
To come out of executive session
The minutes record a roll call but no count.
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION, COUNCILORS - . ..”
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