MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
April 18, 2023
29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, Christopher Coute, David Pottier, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: Jeffrey Postell
During the meeting:
- Councilor Duarte recused himself from the hearing
Every vote, in order
Hearing: On the petition submitted by Attorney Adam Braillard, of Prince Lobel Tye, LLP, One International Place, Suite 3700, Boston, MA 02110, on behalf of his client, Lunar Xtracts, Inc
To open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Engineer stating that the Engineering Office has reviewed the documents and plans submitted as part of the Special Permit for the property at 144 West Britannia Street for Lunar Xtracts and has no additional co
To receive the documents
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive the documents. So Voted..”
Jacobi stated they will be selling wholesale to retail.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
She also stated that moving forward the Council should think about making this a requirement and this be a standard condition for every applicant.
To grant the Special Permit with the condition that odor mitigation control is installed within ninety (90) days of a complaint that is verified by either the Board of Health or the Building Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the Special Permit with the condition that odor mitigation control is installed within ninety (90) days of a complaint that is verified by either the Board of Health or the Building Department. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Manuel Spencer, Jr., 80 Avalon Drive, Taunton to the Taunton Redevelopment Authority for a term of five (5) years expiring in February 2028.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Fire Chief stating the conditions of employment to the Taunton Fire Department offered to Marc Charbonneau, Stephen Hutchins and Andrew Trainor have all been met
To appoint Marc Charbonneau, Stephen Hutchins, and Andrew Trainor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Marc Charbonneau, Stephen Hutchins, and Andrew Trainor. Eight (8) councilors present, eight (8) councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell was absent. So Voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer regarding the safe operations at the Taunton Green in proximity of the post office, specifically pertaining to the crosswalk enforcement
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor regarding a storm water runoff issue on Seekell Street that is impacting the residential property at 616 Seekell Street
To refer to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Com. from the DPW Commissioner stating that on March 28, 2023 additional interviews were completed for the Superintendent of Buildings COTMA position
To Committee of the Department of Public Works on May 2, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Committee of the Department of Public Works on May 2, 2023. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting the opportunity to present the Quarter Three Review on budgetary and capital items for the period January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023
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 Sarah Viveiros, Burt Street, Taunton requesting the installation of sidewalks on Burt Street.
To refer to the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
Memorable Memorabilia located at 45 Baylies Rd., Taunton for the renewal of their Antique Dealer License.
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..”
Will- 0-Bee, Inc. -dba- Willy J's Pub located at 599 Winthrop St., Taunton (3 Tables) for the renewal of their Billiard Table License.
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..”
Frank's Good Times, Inc. located at 381 Winthrop St., Taunton (1 Table) for the renewal of their Billiard Table License.
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..”
Entertainment One Stop Shop, LLC -dba- Platinum City Gaming located at 594 Winthrop St., Taunton (1 Table) for the renewal of their Billiard Table License.
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..”
Vintage Molaf located at 749 Rockywoods St., Taunton for the online sales of costume jewelry and thrift shop items for the renewal of their Second Hand Article License.
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..”
Mori-7 located at 147 Washington Street selling new and used clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories (for 2022 and 2023) for the renewal of their Second Hand Article License.
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..”
Arthur G. Pimenta, Jr. Junk Collector located at 147 Fremont St., Taunton for the renewal of his Junk Collector License.
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..”
Petition submitted by George Kenaan, G & J Associates LLC, 70 Solitude Drive, Taunton requesting approval of a change of ownership for a Flammable Storage License located at 69 Weir Street, Taunton. Deed on File.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
7 Scrap Bros. Recycling located at 56 Fiddlers Way, East Taunton for the renewal of their Junk Dealer License.
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..”
Santos Recycling, Inc. located at 18-28 Dana St., Taunton by Eric Santos for a new Junk Collector and Junk Dealer License.
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..”
Entertainment One Stop Shop, LLC -dba- Platinum City Gaming located at 594 Winthrop St., Taunton selling food and beverages for a renewal of their Temporary Fixed Vendor License.
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..”
Entertainment One Stop Shop, LLC -dba- Platinum City Gaming located at 594 Winthrop St., Taunton requesting to be open Sunday- Saturday until 2:00 AM for a new Hours of Operation License.
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..”
Councilor McCaul stated that there has been a lot of speeding occurring on Plain Street and Hart Street. He stated that three (3) houses have been hit by speeding vehicles. He requested that a speed radar is set up.
To refer to the Safety Officer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer. So Voted..”
Councilor McCaul also stated that there has been speeding occurring on North Walker Street that also needs to be looked at.
To refer to the Safety Officer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE
That for this year's budget hearings, they receive five (5) years' worth of line items of history from the School Department, specifically Taunton Public Schools
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned that for this year's budget hearings, they receive five (5) years' worth of line items of history from the School Department, specifically Taunton Public Schools. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To refer to the Committee on Police and License for a no truck traffic on Lothrop Street and Prospect Hill Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Conte motioned to refer to the Committee on Police and License for a no truck traffic on Lothrop Street and Prospect Hill Street. So Voted..”
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