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June 29, 2021
94 recorded votes, 12 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 Ken Gibson, 147 Leahy Drive, Taunton to serve on the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring in June 2024.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Ken Gibson, 147 Leahy Drive, Taunton to serve on the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring in June 2024
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Executive Director, Board of Health requesting the re-approval of the existing flu clinic/nursing revolving account for the Board of Health for FY22. The Board of : Health expects spending not to exceed the amount of $10,000.00.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Executive Director, Board of Health requesting the re-approval of the existing health outreach revolving account for the Board of Health for FY22. The Board of Health expects spending not to exceed the amount of $10,000.00.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Commissioner, Department of Public Works requesting that the following items be declared surplus so they may dispose of them appropriately. 1. Pickup Truck Ford 250; 2, Pickup Truck 250 and 3. Grader.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Ken Gibson, 147 Leahy Drive, Taunton to serve on the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring in June 2024
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from Mayor O'Connell regarding Senior Tax Exemption under MGL c 59 Section 5, Clause 41C
To table for one week. (Councilor Sanders then withdrew his motion) First Assistant City Solicitor Costa stated that this is the type of financial matter that if it was going to approved it has to be voted on before the start of the fiscal year because the eligibility is as of the start of the fiscal year
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to table for one week. (Councilor Sanders then withdrew his motion) First Assistant City Solicitor Costa stated that this is the type of financial matter that if it was going to approved it has to be voted on before the start of the fiscal year because the eligibility is as of the start of the fiscal year. … On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..” (Motion: Sanders)
Com. from City Engineer submitting Earth Removal Permit Renewals for Pit #35 Ageregate Industries, 203 Fremont Street which is requesting a time extension of five (5) years to 2026 and also Pit#83 William McCaffrey, 692 Caswell S
To refer to the City Engineer to go before the Committee of the Council as a Whole to give a presentation on this
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Engineer to go before the Committee of the Council as a Whole to give a presentation on this. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Ken Gibson, 147 Leahy Drive, Taunton to serve on the Airport Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring in June 2024
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Councilor Croteau stated that he will leave the decision in the hands of the Council : President as long as they do something before they get too far down the road with developing Main Street and then all of a sudden hit a brick wall.
To refer to the Committee on the Needs of the TMLP
From the minutes
“Council President Coute made a motion to refer to the Committee on the Needs of the TMLP. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
Com. from First Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Memorandum of Agreement with Local Union 1144B for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement
To move to the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to the end of the meeting. So Voted..”
Com. from Haskell Kennedy III, President, Medicine Man Solutions, LLC, of New Bedford, MA regarding their HCA application for a Retail Marijuana License
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole to set up procedures : for available Host Community Agreements
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole to set up procedures : for available Host Community Agreements. So Voted..”
Pole Location Joint petition submitted by Verizon New England, Inc. and Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to relocate Pole #9 on Bassett Street in the City of Taunton,
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
First Assistant City Solicitor Costa stated that if someone came into the City Clerk's Office tomorrow they would get the same courtesy to be able to : submit the HCA Application, it doesn't mean that it would be approved.
For the Council to vote to instruct the City Clerk to accept all future applications for Host Community Agreements
Yes: Croteau, Duarte, Postell, SandersNo: Carr, Cleary, Coute, McCaul, Pottier
From the minutes
“Councilor Croteau made a motion for the Council to vote to instruct the City Clerk to accept all future applications for Host Community Agreements. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, four (4) Councilors voting in favor, five (5) Councilors voting in opposition. Councilors Postell, Croteau, Duarte, and Sanders voting in favor. : Councilors Coute, Carr, McCaul, Pottier and Cleary voting in opposition..” (Motion: Croteau)
Com. from Alexander Kendzierski and others submitting a petition for No Fireworks at Hopewell Park
To invite the Fire Chief and Captain Bastis in
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite the Fire Chief and Captain Bastis in. So Voted..”
Hours of Operation - RENEWAL : 1, Creative Fitness Solutions, Inc. located at 225 Cape Highway, 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..”
Petitions: Hours of Operation - RENEWAL : 1, Creative Fitness Solutions, Inc
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..”
Marijuana Application - Renewal Application submitted by LMCC, LLC for the renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 83 County Street (formerly 93 County 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..”
Petitions: Hours of Operation - RENEWAL : 1, Creative Fitness Solutions, Inc
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..”
I 6 Petition submitted by Verizon New England Inc. requesting to place Conduit and Manholes on Steven's Street Ext. and Galleria Mall Road.
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 Verizon New England Inc
To approve the list as read
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the list as read. So Voted..”
Com. from Mayor O'Connell regarding Senior Tax Exemption under MGL c 59 Section 5, Clause 41C
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Coute, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, Cleary, Croteau
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, six (6) Councilors voting in favor. Councilors Cleary, Croteau and Carr voting in opposition..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Carr voting in opposition..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Carr voting - in opposition..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: CarrAbstained: Duarte
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Carr voting in opposition. Councilor Duarte abstained from the vote..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
The minutes give only the count (7–0), not how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor..”
Resolutions: Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading CHAPTER 10 Boards, Commissions and Committees Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: Sect
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted..”
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted..”
Order for a second reading to be ordained ona roll call vote FY22 Total Preliminary Budget - City of Taunton Po Salary & Wages Other Expenses pital Expenses Total Budget : $ 4,133,763
To approve
The minutes say 8 councilors were present for this roll call, but list 9 at the start of the meeting. The minutes give the count (6–2), but the names in the minutes don’t match it, so individual votes aren’t shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, six . * : . . . eye (6) Councilors voting in favor. Councilors Carr and Sanders voting in opposition..”
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to enter into Executive Session. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
Bonenfant will present the needs of the elderly in our City.
To refer the shine coordinator to supplemental budget for consideration, and that a job description and amount needed be : provided
From the minutes
“MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
LIBRARY . There was an increase of $67,530.00 requested and it was noted that there are some contract . increases and time buy backs. The funding they did receive will keep the library accredited.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED.
To recess the meeting (8:10 p.m.)
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO RECESS THE MEETING (8:10 P.M.). SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To call the meeting back to order (8:16 p.m.)
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO CALL THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER (8:16 P.M.). SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Postell said this department is continually short staffed but is consistently asked to do more. This puts a burden on the staff and impacts the parks, etc.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Postell would like to encourage the Administration to fill the Maintenance Supervisor position. : Councilor Sanders did note that there is a 14% cut in this budget but other departments were level funded or received a slight increase. :
To refer the maintenance supervisor/department foreman for reconsideration in the supplemental budget. councilors sanders, cleary, duarte, pottier, mccaul, carr, and postell voted in favor, councilor croteau voted in opposition
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO REFER THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR/DEPARTMENT FOREMAN FOR RECONSIDERATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. COUNCILORS SANDERS, CLEARY, DUARTE, POTTIER, MCCAUL, CARR, AND POSTELL VOTED IN FAVOR, COUNCILOR CROTEAU VOTED IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES.”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
REPAIRS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS #493 Questioned was what they would not be able to do due to a cut in line item 5840. Mr. Ames said some roofs which they may just have to patch and replacement of some hot water tanks.
To refer this to the supplemental budget
From the minutes
“MOTION: REFER THIS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR #196
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
DPW ADMINISTRATION #400 The increase in the Professional/Technical line item will go to the Pavement Management Program. . It was also noted that there is no Sewer Supervisor. There was $300,000 in indirect costs for sewer and water.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
TRASH PICKUP #433
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
SEWER MAINTENANCE #433
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE #480
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING #410 They had requested a clerical position that was not funded. : 14. PAGE TWO JUNE 10, 2021 THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE - BUDGET HEARINGS - CONTINUED :
To refer the clerical assistance for the engineering department to ! the mayor and/or supplemental budget
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO REFER THE CLERICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO ! THE MAYOR AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. SO VOTED..”
SNOW AND ICE #423 Request made for how much was spent for snow and ice for the last 5 years.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. sO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
TREASURER/COLLECTOR TREASURER FORECLOSURE #144
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
HOSPITAL/GROUP INSURANCE #914
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
MOTION: REFER THE SHINE COORDINATOR TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION, AND THAT A JOB DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT NEEDED BE : PROVIDED. SO VOTED.
To take the budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
PAGE THREE : : JUNE 10, 2021 THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE - BUDGET HEARINGS - CONTINUED :
To take a five minute recess (8:09 p.m.)
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE A FIVE MINUTE RECESS (8:09 P.M.). SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To call the meeting back from recess (8:19 p.m.)
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO CALL THE MEETING BACK FROM RECESS (8:19 P.M.). SO VOTED..”
The Chief said he does have a lot of potential retirements. : The Chief requested a part time clerk but once again this was not funded.
To petition the mayor to fill the part time clerical position as soon as possible and if not it is to be referred to supplemental budget
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO PETITION THE MAYOR TO FILL THE PART TIME CLERICAL POSITION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND IF NOT IT IS TO BE REFERRED TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Coute said if the City Clerk is 10 years behind, he knows that the Mayor is great at solving problems, so if there is a problem he is sure that it will be addressed by the Mayor. . Councilor Postell said he does not have an issue with the Mayor's request, but he does ag
To take the budget under advisement. councilors cleary, duarte, croteau, pottier, mccaul, postell and coute voting in : favor, councilors sanders and carr voting in opposition
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. COUNCILORS CLEARY, DUARTE, CROTEAU, POTTIER, MCCAUL, POSTELL AND COUTE VOTING IN : FAVOR, COUNCILORS SANDERS AND CARR VOTING IN OPPOSITION. MOTION CARRIES.”
goes down and if a budget of a department goes up too, because some departments went up and some went down. This is a department that the Mayor raised and gave more staff but Councilor Sanders takes issue with that one too. Councilor Sanders said he knows Councilor Coute carries the Mayor's water qu
To take the budget under advisement. 23
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. 23. … THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..”
THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED. j
To take the entire fy 2022 city budget under advisement
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TAKE THE ENTIRE FY 2022 CITY BUDGET UNDER ADVISEMENT. SO VOTED..”
He has a license to carry.
To as per the police chief's recommendation, offer conditional offers of employment to john reilly, hl, andrew francis graham, aaron j. swartz, erica maria valadao, denzel santos and ryan j. dykas pending sucessful passing of a pre-entry medical exam, psychological screening, physicals agilities test (pat), cori and pre- employment background, completion of a mptc full time police academy, physical fitness test and certification by post, field training program, and any other requirements identified by the chief of police
From the minutes
“MOTION: AS PER THE POLICE CHIEF'S RECOMMENDATION, OFFER CONDITIONAL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT TO JOHN REILLY, Hl, ANDREW FRANCIS GRAHAM, AARON J. SWARTZ, ERICA MARIA VALADAO, DENZEL SANTOS AND RYAN J. DYKAS PENDING SUCESSFUL PASSING OF A PRE-ENTRY MEDICAL EXAM, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING, PHYSICALS AGILITIES TEST (PAT), CORI AND PRE- EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND, COMPLETION OF A MPTC FULL TIME POLICE ACADEMY, PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST AND CERTIFICATION BY POST, FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM, AND ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE. SO VOTED..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS CROTEAU AND MCCAUL 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 $4,496,071.37
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,496,071.37. SO VOTED..”
SO VOTED.
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of $4,974,892.37
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,974,892.37. SO VOTED..”
In doing their own research, this is where they see most activeness done by ? those in the homeless community.
To letter to be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Postell made the following motion: :
To refer this to the law department, risk manager and the mayor with a date certain to meet, august 3, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO REFER THIS TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT, RISK MANAGER AND THE MAYOR WITH A DATE CERTAIN TO MEET, AUGUST 3, 2021. SO VOTED..”
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF BILLIARD TABLE LICENSES: : A. SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL, 1023 COUNTY STREET
To move approval
B. TAUNTON SPORTS CLUB, 33 BAKER ROAD
To move approval
2. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF OLD GOLD LICENSE FOR PERRY JEWELERS, INC., 400 BROADWAY
To move approval
4. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR NEW TEMPORARY FIXED VENDOR LICENSE FOR CHRISTINA'S CANTINA, 3 CAPE ROAD
To move approval
5, MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF JUNK COLLECTORS LICENSE FOR DEBRUM SALVAGE, 57 STEVEN STREET, EAST TAUNTON
To move approval
MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF SECOND HAND ARTICLE LICENSE FOR CHALICE THRIFT, 76 CHURCH GREEN
To move approval and approve the request to waive the fee
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL AND APPROVE THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE FEE. SO VOTED..”
He then made the following motion: MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL. i 31. : PAGE THREE JUNE 29, 2021 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE ~- CONTINUED . _ Detective Rutherford said the City has a Host Community Agreement with Bracts & Pistils and it - is just like every other Host Community
To MOVE APPROVAL. i 31. : PAGE THREE JUNE 29, 2021 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE ~- CONTINUED . _ Detective Rutherford said the City has a Host Community Agreement with Bracts & Pistils and it - is just like every other Host Community Agreement, so 3% of the gross profits from the deliveries will be given back to the City of Taunton
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL. i 31. : PAGE THREE JUNE 29, 2021 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE ~- CONTINUED . _ Detective Rutherford said the City has a Host Community Agreement with Bracts & Pistils and it - is just like every other Host Community Agreement, so 3% of the gross profits from the deliveries will be given back to the City of Taunton. THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..”
Patel was invited into the meeting and was informed that the Host Community Agreement has to be approved before the license renewal can be granted. 30. : PAGE TWO JUNE 29, 2021 THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE - CONTINUED
TO TABLE THE LICENSE RENEWAL UNTIL THE COUNCIL GETS THE HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR AN EXTENSION, AND THIS MATTER TO BE ON THE AGENDA FOR NEXT WEEK. Councilor Carr noted that on the chart that was provided to the Council, it says that they have an approved local license and it says conditional
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO TABLE THE LICENSE RENEWAL UNTIL THE COUNCIL GETS THE HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR AN EXTENSION, AND THIS MATTER TO BE ON THE AGENDA FOR NEXT WEEK. Councilor Carr noted that on the chart that was provided to the Council, it says that they have an approved local license and it says conditional. … Detective Rutherford said everything expires on June 30" no matter when the application was approved.”
She can now go through the hiring process while she is going through the building process so everything should be done around the same time. :
To move approval
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made the following motion: MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL. SO VOTED..” (Motion: Postell)
10. MEET WITH THE POLICE CHIEF AND DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD ON RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR . MARIJUANA PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER AND MICROBUSINESS WITH DELIVERY . ENDORSEMENT FOR FRESHLY BAKED COMPANY, 144 WEST BRITANNIA STREET
To move approval
D'Agostino said he believes they also need their de-escalation training but they are aware of the conditions for the license and assumed those conditions would renew as well.
To move approval of tree market, llc at 9 cape road
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made the following motion: MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF TREE MARKET, LLC AT 9 CAPE ROAD. SO VOTED..” (Motion: McCaul)
The Chief noted that neither he nor Detective Rutherford were involved in the last renewal.
That the excerpt read be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: THAT THE EXCERPT READ BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
D'Agostino said he believes they also need their de-escalation training but they are aware of the conditions for the license and assumed those conditions would renew as well.
That the letter from the ccc be part of the record and approve the extension with the same conditions applying as were given when the license was originally given to them
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made the following motion: MOTION: THAT THE LETTER FROM THE CCC BE PART OF THE RECORD AND APPROVE THE EXTENSION WITH THE SAME CONDITIONS APPLYING AS WERE GIVEN WHEN THE LICENSE WAS ORIGINALLY GIVEN TO THEM. SO VOTED..” (Motion: McCaul)
Committee reports
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
Yes: Coute, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, Cleary, Croteau
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, SIX (6) COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR. . COUNCILORS CLEARY, CROTEAU AND CARR VOTING IN OPPOSITION..”
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, EIGHT (8) COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILOR CARR VOTING IN OPPOSITION..”
ITEM #7,
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Cleary, Coute, Croteau, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, EIGHT (8) COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILOR CARR VOTING IN OPPOSITION..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
The minutes record a roll call but no count.
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, SEVEN (D COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILOR CARR VOTING IN OPPOSITION. COUNCILOR DUARTE ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
The minutes give only the count (7–0), not how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, SEVEN (7) COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR..”
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