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December 14, 2021
19 recorded votes, 0 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, Jeffrey Postell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
She also discussed past property damage by this build and still has not received any reimbursement from the builder on the neighboring property.
To refer to the Law Department to determine any enforcement measures that the City can do regarding any stipulations or conditions that may have been placed by the Planning Board or DIRB
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer to the Law Department to determine any enforcement measures that the City can do regarding any stipulations or conditions that may have been placed by the Planning Board or DIRB. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer to the Law Department to determine any enforcement measures that the City can do regarding any stipulations or conditions that may have been placed by the Planning Board or DIRB. So voted.
To refer this situation to the Law Department and provide Ms.DeSilvia with any information that may help her receive reimbursed from damages that have occurred on her property
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to refer this situation to the Law Department and provide Ms.DeSilvia with any information that may help her receive reimbursed from damages that have occurred on her property. So voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Appointment of 4 Full-time Reserve Firefighters: e Garret Babbitt e Joshua F
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 the City Solicitor requesting a vote on Leonard School.
To accept control of the Leonard school building and all the property associated therewith including Assessors parcels' 46-235-0, 46-2290 and 46-212-0 which was released to the City by the School Committee on April 5, 2017
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept control of the Leonard school building and all the property associated therewith including Assessors parcels' 46-235-0, 46-2290 and 46-212-0 which was released to the City by the School Committee on April 5, 2017. Nine (9) Councilors : present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor. So voted..”
Com. from the Assistant City Solicitor regarding the Procurement of Public Safety 7 Devices (Electronic Control Devises and related services)
To authorize the Mayor, as Chief Procurement Officer, to enter into a five year contract with AXON Enterprise, Inc., if so recommended by Captain McCabe and subject to compliance with applicable procurement law and approval of the contract by the Law Department as to form and character
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the Mayor, as Chief Procurement Officer, to enter into a five year contract with AXON Enterprise, Inc., if so recommended by Captain McCabe and subject to compliance with applicable procurement law and approval of the contract by the Law Department as to form and character. So voted..”
Com. from Assistant Executive Director submitting a revised retirement for Christopher : Williams of the Taunton Police Department
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
To provide the appropriate scroll and gave special thanks to Mr
From the minutes
“Councilor Croteau made a motion to provide the appropriate scroll and gave special thanks to Mr. Williams. So voted..” (Motion: Croteau)
Com. from the Assistant Safety Officer regarding communications received from the Law Department for safety concerns with the parking on Shores Avenue. He requested that a No Parking Ordinance for both sides of Shore Avenue be adopted by the City Council.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So voted..”
Com. from DPW Commissioner requesting a transfer of funds in the amount of thirty- nine thousand dollars ($39,000) from the Water Enterprise PC Software/Upgrade and the : Water Enterprise PC Hardware/Upgrade to the Water Enterpri
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 the City Solicitor regarding an update report for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
To receive clarification on outstanding payments that are owed to the City from the Assessor's Office or the Law Department and report back to the Council as soon as possible
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to receive clarification on outstanding payments that are owed to the City from the Assessor's Office or the Law Department and report back to the Council as soon as possible. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Com. from Phillip Smith, Chairman, from Freshly Baked Company regarding their license renewal.
To refer to the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department. So Voted..”
Petitions: Class II License - RENEWALS 1
To approve list as read and refer to Committee on Police and Licenses and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve list as read and refer to Committee on Police and Licenses and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Class IV License - RENEWAL : 1. ET Auto, LLC -dba- Euro Tech Auto located at 420 Broadway, Taunton
To approve list as read and refer to Committee on Police and ! Licenses and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve list as read and refer to Committee on Police and ! Licenses and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Petition submitted by Attorney Edmund Brennan, Jr
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..”
Resolutions: City of Taunton FY2022 Supplemental Budget to be ordained on a roll call vote A RESOLUTION OF APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF : TAUNTON: TH
To move
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move on a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To move to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to a third reading. So voted..”
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