MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
February 7, 2023
18 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
Upon the petition submitted by the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place one (1) new sole electric street light location, including one (1) hand hole and associated conduits to be located on Washington Street in the City of Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So voted..”
Hearing: Upon the petition submitted by the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place one (1) new sole electric street light location, including one (1) hand hole and associated conduits to be located on Washington Str
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 petition
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and approve the petition. So voted..”
A 10-unit group home with a parking waiver at 74 Weir Street located in the Central Business District.
To 2 open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to 2 open the public hearing. So voted..”
The City Clerk read a communication that was submitted the day of the meeting by John DeSousa, President/CEO of Northcounty Group Inc. requesting a continuance on this public hearing until March 7, 2023.
To grant the continuation until March 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the continuation until March 7, 2023. So voted..”
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To on a roll call vote that the sum of $67,700,000.00 be and hereby appropriated to pay the cost of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new public safety building, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1), or any other enabling authority; provided, however, that no amounts shall be borrowed or expended pursuant to this order unless the City shall have voted to exclude the amounts necessary to repay any borrowing hereunder from the limitation on property taxes contained in G.L.59§21C (also known as Proposition Vil)
From the minutes
“Motion was made on a roll call vote that the sum of $67,700,000.00 be and hereby appropriated to pay the cost of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new public safety building, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1), or any other enabling authority; provided, however, that no amounts shall be borrowed or expended pursuant to this order unless the City shall have voted to exclude the amounts necessary to repay any borrowing hereunder from the limitation on property taxes contained in G.L.59§21C (also known as Proposition Vil). … On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted. Motion passed..”
Motion passed.
To on a roll call vote that the City of Taunton, pursuant to G.L.c.59§21C(a), shall seek voter approval at the next special election on April 29, 2023 to assess taxes in excess of the amount allowed pursuant to G.L.59§21C to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new public safety building, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, as authorized by this resolution and order, and, to that end, the City Clerk is hereby directed to place the following question on the ballot: "Shall the City of Taunton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new public safety building, including the payments of all costs incidental and related thereto?"
From the minutes
“Motion was made on a roll call vote that the City of Taunton, pursuant to G.L.c.59§21C(a), shall seek voter approval at the next special election on April 29, 2023 to assess taxes in excess of the amount allowed pursuant to G.L.59§21C to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new public safety building, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, as authorized by this resolution and order, and, to that end, the City Clerk is hereby directed to place the following question on the ballot: "Shall the City of Taunton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new public safety building, including the payments of all costs incidental and related thereto?". . … On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted. Motion passed..”
To excuse the parties with the Councils thanks
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse the parties with the Councils thanks. So voted..”
Com. from the Building Department submitting a retirement accrued time buyout for Mary Jane Benker in the amount of $33,524.74.
To send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to send the appropriate scroll. So voted..”
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To refer to the ADA Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the ADA Committee. So voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a response to the lighting conditions on Weir Street at the crosswalk in the area of the Pearl restaurant
To receive and place on file with the Councils thanks
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with the Councils thanks. So voted..”
Petition was enclosed on behalf of the Finance Department and the Board of Assessors
That the Municipal Council vote to increase the poverty threshold inside the City of Taunton's Tax Deferral and Recovery program from $20,000.00 in annual income to an amount not to exceed $35,341.00 in annual income less than $54,563.00 in assets if married, and not to exceed $29,014.00 annually in income, if single and have less than $50,926.00 in assets
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Municipal Council vote to increase the poverty threshold inside the City of Taunton's Tax Deferral and Recovery program from $20,000.00 in annual income to an amount not to exceed $35,341.00 in annual income less than $54,563.00 in assets if married, and not to exceed $29,014.00 annually in income, if single and have less than $50,926.00 in assets on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted. Motion passed..”
That the Municipal Council vote to reduce the interest accrued inside the City of Taunton's Tax Deferral and Recovery agreement from 8% to 4%
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Municipal Council vote to reduce the interest accrued inside the City of Taunton's Tax Deferral and Recovery agreement from 8% to 4% on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted. Motion passed..”
That the Municipal Council vote to decrease the allowable age enter into a Tax Deferral and Recovery program from 65 to 60 years of age by way of a Home Rule petition to be sent to the State Legislature for passage
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Municipal Council vote to decrease the allowable age enter into a Tax Deferral and Recovery program from 65 to 60 years of age by way of a Home Rule petition to be sent to the State Legislature for passage on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted. Motion passed..”
Com. from the First Assistant City Solicitor regarding the Temporary and Transient Vendor Ordinance
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 City Solicitor notifying of an approved Home Rule Legislation for Chapter 368 of the Acts of 2022
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and send a copy to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and send a copy to the Police Chief. So voted..”
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..”
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..”
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