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June 28, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 36 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Taunton Municipal Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Postell, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, Christopher Coute, David Pottier, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: None
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
On the petition submitted by Matthew and Denise Schumitz, 1125 Somerset Ave
To continue this Kennel License hearing to Tuesday, July 5, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue this Kennel License hearing to Tuesday, July 5, 2022. So voted..”
Com. from the City Auditor notifying that the statutory deadline for year-end transfer is July 15" of the succeeding fiscal year
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 Chairman, Taunton Planning Board notifying of a site plan review modification for the property at 2 & 8 Galleria Mall Drive for the reduction of total building area from 1,082,780 sq
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer, Taunton Police Department submitting a response to the raised parking concern in front of 43 Washburn Street
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 the General Manager, TMLP notifying of a vote of the Municipal Light Commission on June 15, 2022, the recommendation is to add one (1) street light at the intersection of Blackbird Lane and Mockingbird Way
To move to approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to approve. So voted..”
Old Gold, Antique Dealer and Second Hand Article License -- RENEWAL 1. Taunton Antique Center, Inc. located at 19 Main St., Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Second Hand Article License - NEW 1. Beast Coast Tech, LLC located at 1 Rogers Ave., Taunton to sell and repair small electronics.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Marijuana Application - RENEWALS Application submitted by Tree Market Taunton, LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 9 Cape Road, Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Application submitted by Tower Three, LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Cultivation License located at 30 Sherwood Dr., Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Application submitted by GTE Taunton, LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Cultivation License located at 295 Broadway, Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Host Community Agreement - NEW Application submitted by Lunar Xtracts, LLC, 230 Cross Road, Dartmouth, MA seeking approval of a NEW Host Community Agreement for Marijuana Product Manufacturer to be located at 144 W. Britannia Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. 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..”
Motion was 4 made to table this and have the letter be reviewed by the Law Department.
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Coute, Dooner, McCaul, QuintalNo: Borges, Duarte, Postell, Pottier, Sanders
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, four Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Dooner, McCaul, Coute and Quintal), five (5) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Duarte, Borges, Pottier, Sanders and Postell). So voted. MOTION DID NOT PASS..”
MOTION DID NOT PASS.
To approve the one year renewal of the license for HTC Trinity, LLC located at 354 Winthrop Street
Yes: Borges, Duarte, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Coute, Dooner, McCaul, Quintal
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the one year renewal of the license for HTC Trinity, LLC located at 354 Winthrop Street. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Postell, Sanders, Pottier, Borges and Duarte), four (4) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Quintal, Coute, McCaul and Dooner). So voted. MOTION PASSED..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business:
To refer the letter that was received on his desk to the Law Department for review and to get back to the Council with some advice on the situation in a few weeks
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer the letter that was received on his desk to the Law Department for review and to get back to the Council with some advice on the situation in a few weeks. So voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Information only, Council Pottier said he is notifying the Council that the Committee on Fire and Wires are meeting on Thursday, July 7" at 6:30p.m. for the purpose of conducting some interviews.
That the Council further extend their appreciation to Colleen Ellis and Rose Marie Blackwell for their many years of service to the City
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion that the Council further extend their appreciation to Colleen Ellis and Rose Marie Blackwell for their many years of service to the City. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer the letter that was received on his desk to the Law Department for review and to get back to the Council with some advice on the situation in a few weeks
To refer the section on the eastside of Bay Street from Purchase Street to at least around Jefferson Street, per Ordinance 405-53 prohibited parking space, is missing several signs at the Purchase Street end, to the to the Sign Division to look into replacing those missing signs
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer the section on the eastside of Bay Street from Purchase Street to at least around Jefferson Street, per Ordinance 405-53 prohibited parking space, is missing several signs at the Purchase Street end, to the to the Sign Division to look into replacing those missing signs. So voted..” (Motion: Postell)
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole a discussion on clarification of the Council hiring process as it relates to the City Clerk position
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole a discussion on clarification of the Council hiring process as it relates to the City Clerk position. So voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
Taunton Municipal Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Postell, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, Christopher Coute, David Pottier, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: None
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
On the petition submitted by Matthew and Denise Schumitz, 1125 Somerset Ave
To continue this Kennel License hearing to Tuesday, July 5, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue this Kennel License hearing to Tuesday, July 5, 2022. So voted..”
Com. from the City Auditor notifying that the statutory deadline for year-end transfer is July 15" of the succeeding fiscal year
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 Chairman, Taunton Planning Board notifying of a site plan review modification for the property at 2 & 8 Galleria Mall Drive for the reduction of total building area from 1,082,780 sq
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer, Taunton Police Department submitting a response to the raised parking concern in front of 43 Washburn Street
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 the General Manager, TMLP notifying of a vote of the Municipal Light Commission on June 15, 2022, the recommendation is to add one (1) street light at the intersection of Blackbird Lane and Mockingbird Way
To move to approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to approve. So voted..”
Old Gold, Antique Dealer and Second Hand Article License -- RENEWAL 1. Taunton Antique Center, Inc. located at 19 Main St., Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Second Hand Article License - NEW 1. Beast Coast Tech, LLC located at 1 Rogers Ave., Taunton to sell and repair small electronics.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Marijuana Application - RENEWALS Application submitted by Tree Market Taunton, LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 9 Cape Road, Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Application submitted by Tower Three, LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Cultivation License located at 30 Sherwood Dr., Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Application submitted by GTE Taunton, LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Cultivation License located at 295 Broadway, Taunton.
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. Also to invite the Building Commissioner. So voted..”
Host Community Agreement - NEW Application submitted by Lunar Xtracts, LLC, 230 Cross Road, Dartmouth, MA seeking approval of a NEW Host Community Agreement for Marijuana Product Manufacturer to be located at 144 W. Britannia Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. 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..”
Motion was 4 made to table this and have the letter be reviewed by the Law Department.
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Coute, Dooner, McCaul, QuintalNo: Borges, Duarte, Postell, Pottier, Sanders
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, four Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Dooner, McCaul, Coute and Quintal), five (5) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Duarte, Borges, Pottier, Sanders and Postell). So voted. MOTION DID NOT PASS..”
MOTION DID NOT PASS.
To approve the one year renewal of the license for HTC Trinity, LLC located at 354 Winthrop Street
Yes: Borges, Duarte, Postell, Pottier, SandersNo: Coute, Dooner, McCaul, Quintal
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the one year renewal of the license for HTC Trinity, LLC located at 354 Winthrop Street. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Postell, Sanders, Pottier, Borges and Duarte), four (4) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Quintal, Coute, McCaul and Dooner). So voted. MOTION PASSED..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business:
To refer the letter that was received on his desk to the Law Department for review and to get back to the Council with some advice on the situation in a few weeks
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer the letter that was received on his desk to the Law Department for review and to get back to the Council with some advice on the situation in a few weeks. So voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Information only, Council Pottier said he is notifying the Council that the Committee on Fire and Wires are meeting on Thursday, July 7" at 6:30p.m. for the purpose of conducting some interviews.
That the Council further extend their appreciation to Colleen Ellis and Rose Marie Blackwell for their many years of service to the City
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion that the Council further extend their appreciation to Colleen Ellis and Rose Marie Blackwell for their many years of service to the City. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer the letter that was received on his desk to the Law Department for review and to get back to the Council with some advice on the situation in a few weeks
To refer the section on the eastside of Bay Street from Purchase Street to at least around Jefferson Street, per Ordinance 405-53 prohibited parking space, is missing several signs at the Purchase Street end, to the to the Sign Division to look into replacing those missing signs
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer the section on the eastside of Bay Street from Purchase Street to at least around Jefferson Street, per Ordinance 405-53 prohibited parking space, is missing several signs at the Purchase Street end, to the to the Sign Division to look into replacing those missing signs. So voted..” (Motion: Postell)
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole a discussion on clarification of the Council hiring process as it relates to the City Clerk position
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte made a motion to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole a discussion on clarification of the Council hiring process as it relates to the City Clerk position. So voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
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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