MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
January 10, 2023
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Postell, Barry Sanders, Christopher Coute, David Pottier, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: Lawrence Quintal
Every vote, in order
Reappointment of Robert Dickerman, 30 Ashland St., Taunton to serve on the Historic District Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring January 2025.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Reappointment of Charles Thayer, 30 Dean St., Taunton to serve on the Historic District Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring January 2025.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
2 Reappointment of Peter Higgins, 645 Burt St., Taunton to serve on the Cable Television Advisory Commission for a term of five (5) years expiring January 2028.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Appointment of Jason Cross, 10 Rockland St., Taunton to serve on the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three (3) years expiring January 2026.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a response on Liberty Street speeding as there is only one speed limit sign at this time
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from the Building Department Office Manager submitting an accrued time buyout for Richard Ames in the amount of thirteen thousand, seven-hundred and forty-three dollars and five-cents ($13,743.05).
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 and the City Engineer submitting responses on the four- way stop intersection at Kingman and Seekell Streets
To refer both communications to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer both communications to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a response on Liberty Street speeding as there is only one speed limit sign at this time
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from the City Auditor requesting a transfer of funds from the reserve account to cover two employee buyouts
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 Larry Silvia, President/Treasurer of the Neighborhood Corporation (formerly the WEIR Corporation) submitting a Notice of Dissolution effective December 30, 2022.
To receive and place on file and send a letter to thank Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and send a letter to thank Mr. Silvia and the board members. So voted..”
Com. from Attorney Richard Burke, Jr
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License. So voted..”
Class III License - RENEWALS 1. Tony's Auto Wrecking located at 303 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. So voted..”
2. Automotive Recovery Services, Inc. -dba- Insurance Auto Auctions located at 580 Myricks Street, East 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. So voted..”
4 Pole Location Petition submitted by TMLP for one (1) new sole electric light location including one (1) hand hole and associated conduits to be located on Washington Street, 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..”
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: NONE New Business: Councilor Postell requested a motion to refer to the Safety Officer for a review of the lighting conditions in the area of Weir Street at the crosswalk near the Pearl Restaurant
To refer 75 Oak Street (the former Fire Prevention office) and 45 School Street to the Committee on Public Properties for discussion
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer 75 Oak Street (the former Fire Prevention office) and 45 School Street to the Committee on Public Properties for discussion. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To call for a lieutenant list as requested to him by the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to call for a lieutenant list as requested to him by the Fire Chief. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To refer a review of the Senior Trash Bag program to the Committee of the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer a review of the Senior Trash Bag program to the Committee of the Department of Public Works. So voted..”
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