MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
June 8, 2021
28 recorded votes, 3 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
Every vote, in order
Council President Coute read a proclamation for World Environment Day which was on June 5, 2021.
To adopt
The proposed expansion of the HD Zone would include five (5) lots adjacent to the existing HD Zone and two new areas, Reed and Barton Mill complex and Whittenton Mills.
To move forward with the June 15, 2021 hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move forward with the June 15, 2021 hearing. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To } : a 2 that all department heads are notified in writing that all public hearings are scheduled through the City Clerk
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion } : a 2 that all department heads are notified in writing that all public hearings are scheduled through the City Clerk. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Com. from Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed ordinance for Chapter 105-4 : Personnel Reimbursable Expenses
To refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills and to have the Auditor present to provide an explanation of what the changes are from and what the intent was
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills and to have the Auditor present to provide an explanation of what the changes are from and what the intent was. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Com. from Mayor O'Connell which stated that in reviewing the steps they need to take in order to accomplish this goal, it has become increasingly apparent that there are two key roles in our City government that are vital to thes
To refer to the Budget Hearings for funding
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Budget Hearings for funding. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting a draft ordinance establishing the position of Chief Financial Officer and a draft Ordinance establishing the Procurement : Department.
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..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting a draft ordinance establishing the position of Chief Financial Officer and a draft Ordinance establishing the Procurement : Department
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole to bring the applicant in for an update on the project and why it is taking so long
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole to bring the applicant in for an update on the project and why it is taking so long. So Voted..”
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for them to come in and make
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for them to come in and make. Councilor Cleary asked that the Law Department receive a copy of this letter and for them to be present at that meeting. So Voted..”
E Com. from Lillian Tetreault, 252 High St., Taunton requesting Speed Limit signs to be placed on the upper/longer end of High Street.
To refer to the Safety Officer and the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer and the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..”
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting a draft ordinance establishing the position of Chief Financial Officer and a draft Ordinance establishing the Procurement : Department
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..”
Application submitted by Attorney Daniel de Abreu on behalf of his client, ZKP Taunton LLC for a Host Community Agreement for a Marijuana Retailer to be located at 600 County Street, Taunton.
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..”
Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1. Taunton Sports Club, Inc. located at 33 Baker Road, Taunton (1 Table)
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
Yes: Carr, Cleary, Coute, Duarte, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: CroteauAbsent: Postell
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Chief. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Croteau voting in opposition. Councilor Postell is absent. : Application submitted by Greater Goods, LLC for a Host Community Agreement for a 2 Marijuana Microbusiness - Cultivation & Product Manufacturing to be located at 445 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton..”
Petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. / proposing to place two (2) new joint pole locations; EL74-1/2 and EL74-1/2S 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..”
Petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc
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..”
Petition submitted by Christopher Moniz, Aspen Properties, LLC requesting a Sewer Extension Permit for Joseph Warner Boulevard.
To refer to the Committee on the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the DPW. So Voted..”
Application submitted by GTE Taunton, LLC for the renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 295 Broadway Street, 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..”
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 ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell is absent. : Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE Il..”
Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE Il
To ' 5 ordain
The minutes record a roll call but no count.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ' 5 ordain. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting i in favor..”
Councilor Sanders stated that he had the opportunity to meet with the Social Worker that is currently embedded with the Taunton Police Department one day each week.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License for : the Chief to come with whatever staff he feels would be helpful to give a presentation on how this is working out and how it benefits the City
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License for : the Chief to come with whatever staff he feels would be helpful to give a presentation on how this is working out and how it benefits the City. So Voted..”
Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE Il
To refer to the Committee on Public Property the auction results from the fall and to go over each property that was auctioned and what the City was able to gain from this
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr motioned to refer to the Committee on Public Property the auction results from the fall and to go over each property that was auctioned and what the City was able to gain from this. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
To refer the airport sewer extension that was part of the ground breaking and requires a sewer extension which has not been done yet to the Committee on the Department of Public Works to discuss the expansion for the next couple of weeks
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr motioned to refer the airport sewer extension that was part of the ground breaking and requires a sewer extension which has not been done yet to the Committee on the Department of Public Works to discuss the expansion for the next couple of weeks. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
To refer the updates being done at Maxham School to the ; Committee on Public Property to hear from the Building Superintendent on what is being done
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr motioned to refer the updates being done at Maxham School to the ; Committee on Public Property to hear from the Building Superintendent on what is being done. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS CROTEAU AND MCCAUL. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:34 P.M. 4. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $6,492,371.29
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,492,371.29. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED. :
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of : $1,294,331.87
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF : $1,294,331.87. SO VOTED..”
The motion was ciarified to be as follows:
To adopt the change
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO ADOPT THE CHANGE. SO VOTED..”
There has been talk at times that there should be an investigation into how much the permitting fees are because they do more than pay for the time of the people involved in permitting.
To approve as written
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, McCaul, PottierNo: Carr, Duarte, SandersAbsent: Postell
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made the following motion: MOTION: TO APPROVE AS WRITTEN ON A ROLL CALL VOTE. The motion was seconded by Councilor McCaul. : ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, COUNCILORS CLEARY, CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL AND COUTE VOTING IN FAVOR, COUNCILORS SANDERS, DUARTE AND CARR VOTING IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Pottier, second: McCaul)
From the official minutes kept by the Taunton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Taunton Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. Most items pass by voice (“So voted”), and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Taunton Municipal Council page (taunton-ma.gov). Former councilors show initials.
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