MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 31, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Kelly Dooner, Phillip Duarte, Estele Borges, John McCaul, David Pottier, Christopher Coute, Barry Sanders, Lawrence Quintal, Jeffrey Postell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mayor O'Connell stated this was already done.
To refer the Fire Chief's notification about Fire Safety to the Committee of the Fire Department, Fire and Wires and the Fire Chief to come in to further discuss some of the work they have done in the past
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer the Fire Chief's notification about Fire Safety to the Committee of the Fire Department, Fire and Wires and the Fire Chief to come in to further discuss some of the work they have done in the past. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Reappointment of Christine Clymens to serve as the Treasurer/Collector for a term of three (3) years expiring June 2025,
To reappoint Christine Clymens
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reappoint Christine Clymens. So voted..”
Com. ftom the City Solicitor submitting Xfinity correspondence regarding revised information. On July 8, 2022, due to changes in business costs, AMC+ On Demand will i increase from $6.99 to $8.99 per month.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) requesting the opportunity to provide a brief presentation to give the City Council an update on Quarter Three Revenues and Expenses : as well as a brief update on the Capital Projects.
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 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) requesting the opportunity to provide a brief presentation to give the City Council an update on Quarter Three Revenues and Expenses : as well as a brief update on the Capital Projects
To receive and place on file and refer this matter for evaluation to the Safety Office, the City Engineer and to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and to have the DPW check to see if this is an accepted street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and refer this matter for evaluation to the Safety Office, the City Engineer and to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and to have the DPW check to see if this is an accepted street. So voted..”
Second Hand Article License - NEW 1, Vintage Molaf by Mona Cross located at 749 Rocky Woods Street, Taunton for online sales of costume jewelry and thrift shop items.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police 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..”
Order for a first reading to be passed to a second reading FY23 Total Preliminary Budget - City of Taunton P Salary & Wages Total Budget Education S S Is js rs Peete fs rar Miscellaneous S [so Other Financing Uses $ [se 4
To pass the FY23 Preliminary Budget as presented, of a total of $263,882,719.05 to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass the FY23 Preliminary Budget as presented, of a total of $263,882,719.05 to a second reading. So voted..”
Order for a first reading to be passed to a second reading Ordered That, $4,000,000 is appropriated for the cost of sewage pump station improvements, including but not limited to, installation, repair or replacement of generators
To move to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to a second reading. So voted..”
To move to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to a second reading. So voted..”
To move to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to a second reading. So voted..”
Councilor Coute requested to meet with the Police Chief and members of the Police Department in Executive Session to discuss options/precautions for all City Schools i related to active shooter threats,
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Councilor Pottier said due to the gravity of the situation, he feels the Council President would not be opposed to having any member of the School Committee to attend as well for an act of participation. (The Assistant City Clerk spoke with Councilor Coute after the meeting and h
To refer the communication to the Committee of the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte made a motion to refer the communication to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. So voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
So voted. 6
To look into having a bus stop at the corner of South Precinct Street and Davids Way to the Superintendent, John Cabral and Blooms Bus
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to look into having a bus stop at the corner of South Precinct Street and Davids Way to the Superintendent, John Cabral and Blooms Bus. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
So voted.
To refer to have a discussion about funding the software and training that will allow for the City Clerk and other Departments to have shared files to the Committee of the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to have a discussion about funding the software and training that will allow for the City Clerk and other Departments to have shared files to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
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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