MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 17, 2022
37 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Postell, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, Christopher Coute, David Pottier, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reappointment of Jeffrey Riccitelli to serve as the Director of Veteran's Services for term of three (3) years which will expire in April 2025.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Appointment of Councilors Christopher Coute, Kelly Dooner and Estele Borges to the COTMA Grievance Committee for appointments to be served coterminous with the Mayor.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Appointment of Manuel Spencer, Jr., 80 Avalon Drive, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Redevelopment Authority fulfilling the unexpired term of Heidi Taylor which expires February 2023.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Reappointment of Samuel Delgado, 895 Norton Ave., Taunton to the Golf Course Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring April 2025.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Com. from our State Representative Carol Doherty notifying of adoptions
To refer to the Building Department, Environmental Affairs : Office and the Council also thanked the Legislative Delegation for the funds
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Building Department, Environmental Affairs : Office and the Council also thanked the Legislative Delegation for the funds. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a response to look into the area of Washington Street in the area of Frederick Martin Parkway
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..”
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..”
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 the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board notifying of a public meeting for a site plan review for Dever Drive - Property I
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and the Law Department. So voted..”
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for discussion before a public hearing is scheduled
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for discussion before a public hearing is scheduled. So voted..”
5 Com. from the Acting Director of the Taunton Public Library recommending the appointment of Patricia Morris of 12 Shepard Street, to the Library Board of Trustees. This appointment would fill one current open appointment which will expire in January 2023,
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Com. from the Superintendent of Schools regarding safety concerns
To refer to the Committee of Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So voted..”
Com. from the DPW Commissioner responding to the residential request regarding resurfacing Crapo Street
To receive and place on file and confirm the petitioners of this request be notified of this response by the Deputy Chief of Staff
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and confirm the petitioners of this request be notified of this response by the Deputy Chief of Staff. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a response to look into the area of Washington Street in the area of Frederick Martin Parkway
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from Eileen Kelleher, Program Manager, Downtown Taunton Foundation regarding an update for the Downton Art Jam
To receive and place on file and put on the Cities webpage and Facebook page
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and put on the Cities webpage and Facebook page. So voted..”
Antique Dealer & Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. The Estate Marketplace located at 318 Bay St., Taunton
To refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. Bowsers Basement located at 239 Broadway, Taunton
To refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1, Italian Social Club of Taunton, Inc. located at 2 Columbus Boulevard, Taunton (1 Table)
To refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So voted..”
2. Italian Naturalization Club of Taunton, Inc. -dba- Italian Naturalization Club located at 46 Wales St., Taunton (2 Tables)
To refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Livery License - RENEWAL 1. Pegasus Airport Service, Inc. located at 48 Worcester St., Taunton (1 Van)
To refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Temporary Fixed Vendor License - RENEWAL 1. Streamliner located at 447 Broadway, Taunton selling food and beverages 7
To refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So voted..”
Petition submitted by Matthew and Denise Schmitz, 1125 Somerset Ave
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 Matthew and Denise Schmitz, 1125 Somerset Ave
To add the communication to Tanya to advertise those positions with her as well
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to add the communication to Tanya to advertise those positions with her as well. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To move approval the list of items as read
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval the list of items as read. So voted..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor Coute requested to refer to the Council as a Whole to meet with representatives from the Taunton Police Department regarding continued problems filling police details
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole a discussion with the Taunton Police Department, DPW and the CFO regarding continued problems filling police details
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole a discussion with the Taunton Police Department, DPW and the CFO regarding continued problems filling police details. So voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for Economic & Community Developer, Executive Director, Bill Roth to come in and discuss the goal, his ideas and what will be going on
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for Economic & Community Developer, Executive Director, Bill Roth to come in and discuss the goal, his ideas and what will be going on. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To refer the issue of speeding at Hodges and 140 to : the Safety Officer to look into
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer the issue of speeding at Hodges and 140 to : the Safety Officer to look into. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To refer the third party review of the Aries by Tetra Tech to the Committee of Solid Waste
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer the third party review of the Aries by Tetra Tech to the Committee of Solid Waste. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Committee on Police and License the discussion of the Police tow process
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Committee on Police and License the discussion of the Police tow process. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer the intersection of Cedar and Fruit to the Safety Officer for a possible four-way stop sign
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute made a motion to refer the intersection of Cedar and Fruit to the Safety Officer for a possible four-way stop sign. So voted..” (Motion: Coute)
The Poppies are handmade by the Veterans.
To have the CFO send out a letter and/or email to all of the department heads in regards to the budget hearing on Monday
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to have the CFO send out a letter and/or email to all of the department heads in regards to the budget hearing on Monday. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
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