MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
November 16, 2021
21 recorded votes, 0 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
He addressed concerns regarding the parking area at the Taunton Airport.
To refer the packet to the Airport Commission with a reply date and also to the Airport for further discussion
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the packet to the Airport Commission with a reply date and also to the Airport for further discussion. So voted..”
Upon the petition submitted by Janice Alston, 7 Anderson Street of Taunton, to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 dogs) kennel license for personal use/dogs (not business use), to be located at 7 Anderson Street.
To open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the chambers
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the chambers. So voted..”
775 John Quincy Adams Road (Parcel 13-16-0) to make this parcel consistent with the surrounding area and allow greater flexibility with regards to the use of this parcel.
To open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the chambers
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the chambers. So voted..”
Com. from the Animal Control Officer submitting a positive recommendation.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So voted..”
Janice Alston stated she previously lived at 13 Johnston Street and had a Kennel License granted back in November, 2016. She now lives on 7 Anderson Street. She has rescued many small and old dogs in the past from shelters.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So voted..”
Nobody spoke for public input.
To close public input and grant the Kennel License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and grant the Kennel License. So voted..”
Com. from the Animal Control Officer submitting a positive recommendation
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So voted..”
Com. from Water Superintendent submitting terms for the petitioner
To make all communications part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make all communications part of the record. So voted.”
Nobody spoke for public input.
To close public input and approve the petition
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and approve the petition. So voted..”
Com. from Water Superintendent submitting terms for the petitioner
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Appointment of the new City Auditor, Ian Fortes.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Appointment of (2) full-time reserve firefighters, Stephan J. Charbonneau and Kyle S. Dexter.
To approve list as read
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve list as read on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted..”
Com. from William Manganiello submitting his resignation to take place immediately from the Historic District Commission.
To accept with deep regret and send the appropriate scroll and to place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept with deep regret and send the appropriate scroll and to place on file. So voted..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Ricardo Camara, 207 Washington St., Taunton seeking a new Grade II (7-12 Dogs) Personal Kennel License to be located at 207 Washington St., 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..”
Miscellaneous Petition submitted by Joe Measwad, 10 Serenade Park, N. Easton, MA to allow a 22-unit multi-family residential use located at 215 High Street, Taunton located in the Urban Residential District.
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 Joe Measwad, 10 Serenade Park, N
To reconsider and refer to the Law Dept., Safety Officer, and the Police Department to review the : overall safety concerns regarding speeding and report back to the council in 45- days
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to reconsider and refer to the Law Dept., Safety Officer, and the Police Department to review the : overall safety concerns regarding speeding and report back to the council in 45- days. So voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Attorney Costa stated both motions could be made as well.
To reconsider last week's vote for the 60' down to 30'. On a roll , call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reconsider last week's vote for the 60' down to 30'. On a roll , call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Croteau was in opposition. So voted..”
So voted.
For a comprehensive review from Fifth to Third Streets of the no parking, speeding and safety issues on West Water Street and refer to the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made for a comprehensive review from Fifth to Third Streets of the no parking, speeding and safety issues on West Water Street and refer to the Council as a Whole. So voted..”
To get an updated report from Park & Rec for the cost of replacing and/or fixing the iron railings in the Green
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to get an updated report from Park & Rec for the cost of replacing and/or fixing the iron railings in the Green. So voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Resolutions: NONE New Business:
To refer to the Committee to the Council as a Whole to review the salaries of the Mayor, Boards and Commissions
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion to refer to the Committee to the Council as a Whole to review the salaries of the Mayor, Boards and Commissions. So voted..” (Motion: Coute)
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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