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January 24, 2023
35 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
So voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications form the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications form the Mayor. So voted..”
The TAVVA gave a few words on their journey on how they formed this organization and thanked the City for their cooperation over the years.
To revert back to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert back to the regular order of business. So voted..”
On the petition submitted by Janet Ellis, 376 Tremont Street, Taunton for the issuance of a Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal use/dogs, NOT BUSINESS USE, at 376 Tremont Street, Taunton.
To open the public hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the public hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure. So voted..”
On the petition submitted by Melissa Snow Phillips, 75 Dighton Avenue, Taunton for the issuance of a Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal use/dogs, NOT BUSINESS USE, at 75 Dighton Avenue, Taunton.
To open the public hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the public hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure. So voted..”
On the petition submitted by Janet Ellis, 376 Tremont Street, Taunton for the issuance of a Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal use/dogs, NOT BUSINESS USE, at 376 Tre
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So voted..”
Nobody was present to speak for public input.
To close public input and approve the Kennel License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and approve the Kennel License. So voted..”
On the petition submitted by Janet Ellis, 376 Tremont Street, Taunton for the issuance of a Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal use/dogs, NOT BUSINESS USE, at 376 Tre
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So voted..”
To close public input and approve the Kennel License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and approve the Kennel License. So voted..”
Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board notifying of a site plan review regarding the property at 207 Hart Street, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Taunton, for a demo of the existing school building, existing t
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from Councilor Borges, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Zoning and Dennis Ackerman, Chairman of the Planning Board regarding an increase in the stipend for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilor Borges feels all boards should be paid fairly across the board.
To refer to the Director of Planning
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Director of Planning. So voted..”
Com. from Councilor Borges, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Zoning and Dennis Ackerman, Chairman of the Planning Board regarding an increase in the stipend for the Zoning Board of Appeals
To invite the CFO, Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite the CFO, Mr. … The Chairman of the Zoning Board reached out to her to let her know that the request had been put in and was denied.”
Com. from the Budget Director requesting to make a presentation to the Committee on Finance and Salaries on January 31, 2023 with CFO, Patrick Dello Russo so they can present the Q-2 update on Revenue and Expenses to the Committe
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 regarding the Tax Deferral Program Expansion proposal
To refer to the Council of the Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Council of the Whole. So voted..”
Com. from Priscilla Matton, Superintendent, Bristol County Mosquito Control submitting the Annual Report for 2022.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from the Second Assistant City Solicitor regarding the lease of 42 Williams Street to the Taunton Art Association
To approve the lease
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the lease. So voted..”
Hours of Operation License - RENEWALS 1. Cumberland Farms, Inc. -dba- Cumberland Farms #6766 located at 660 County Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and to the Police Chief. So voted..”
2. DDO New England LLC -dba- Taco Bell Store #40880 located at 700 County Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and to the Police Chief. So voted..”
Second Hand Article License - NEW 1. Mirror Mirror a Unique Boutique submitted by Angela Barros, 118 Lakeview Avenue, Taunton to be located at 322 Bay Street, Taunton.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and to 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..”
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted..”
He would like to get this done by the Spring.
To refer this to the Committee on the Military & Veterans Affairs
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this to the Committee on the Military & Veterans Affairs. So voted..”
Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payrolls for City departments.
To Approve the payroll warrant in the amount o/$3,954,385.01
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the payroll warrant in the amount o/$3,954,385.01. So voted..”
So voted.
To Approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount of $2, 723, 510. 68
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount of $2, 723, 510. 68. So voted..”
Chief Walsh explained that Governor Street had been changed to a one-way street and recommended eliminating parking on the south side with a proposed ordinance.
To Refer to the Law Department to prepare and post the proposed ordinance
From the minutes
“MOTION: Refer to the Law Department to prepare and post the proposed ordinance. So voted..”
Councilor Pottier read a letter from JeffMcCue ofH.R.D. into the minutes.
To Make the letter part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: Make the letter part of the record So voted..”
Councilor Coute suggested they hold off on any votes.
To Open public input
From the minutes
“MOTION: Open public input. So voted..”
In this situation, the person can no longer perform his original duties.
To Close public input
From the minutes
“MOTION: Close public input. So voted..”
2. Meet in executive session with Chief Bradshaw to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. Committee on the Fire Department January 24, 2023 Page 2 of3 13
To Enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Enter into executive session. On a roll call, Councilors Pottier, Coute, and Postell voted yes. So voted..”
So voted.
To Return from executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Return from executive session. On a roll call, Councilors Pottier, Coute and Postell voted yes. So voted..”
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM.
To Recess
Councilor Dooner read a letter dated 1/17/23 from Attorney Mensing requesting that this HCA be extended for one year.
To Make this part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: Make this part of the record So voted..”
Attorney Mensing and Haskell Kennedy gave an update on the progress of this business. Councilor Borges asked if they thought 6 months was enough time and they indicated that while they believe 6 months is enough time, 1 year would certainly be enough time.
To Grant the petitioner a one year extension
From the minutes
“MOTION: Grant the petitioner a one year extension. So voted..”
Committee on the Fire Department January 24, 2023 Page 2 of3 13
To Enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Enter into executive session. On a roll call, Councilors Borges, McCaul, Pottier, Coute, Sanders, Quintal, Postell, and Dooner voted yes. Councilor Duarte was recused So voted..”
Councilor Duarte was recused So voted.
To Come out of executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION: Come out of executive session. On a roll call, Councilors Borges, McCaul, Pottier, Coute, Sanders, Quintal, Postell, and Dooner voted yes. Councilor Duarte was recused So voted..”
That vote was reaffirmed:
To Approve the settlement
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the settlement. On a roll call, Councilors Postell, Quintal, Sanders, Coute, Pottier, and Dooner voted yes. Councilors McCaul and Borges voted no. Councilor Duarte was recused. The motion carries.”
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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