MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 2, 2023
26 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, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: David Pottier
Every vote, in order
Parcel 9-2-0, consisting of approximately 15,321 sq. ft. of vacant land and borders the Myles Standish Industrial Park to the south with Route 495 to the north, from Suburban Residential to Industrial.
To open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Planner stating that he recommends a favorable recommendation be provided by the Board on the petition
To receive and place on file the above listed communications
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file the above listed communications. So Voted..”
To open the hearing for public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing for public input. So Voted..”
No one spoke during public input.
To close public input and approve as presented
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and approve as presented. So Voted..”
Appointment of Sandy Thomas, 48 Church Green, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring April 2026.
To approve and include communication from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and include communication from the Mayor. So Voted..”
Appointment of Heather Braga, 179 Dexter Farms Road, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring April 2026.
To approve and include communication from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and include communication from the Mayor. So Voted..”
Com. from the Assistant Executive Director of Retirement notifying of the retirement for Superannuation of Richard E
To receive and place on me and send the appropriate scroll thanking Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on me and send the appropriate scroll thanking Mr. Ferreira for his service. So Voted..”
Com. from Council President Dooner stating that in conjunction with the Veteran's Department, she is requesting that our City establishes a gift fund account for the purpose of fundraising to acquire our Purple Heart community si
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 Director of Veterans Services requesting the establishment of a gift account to process donations made to their department.
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 Council President Dooner stating that in conjunction with the Veteran's Department, she is requesting that our City establishes a gift fund account for the purpose of fundraising to acquire our Purple Heart community si
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 City Solicitor submitting a communication dated April 21, 2023 from Comcast regarding the changes to Xfinity TV services
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 submitting a communication dated April 14, 2023 from Comcast regarding changes to Xfinity services.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Billiard Table License - RENEWALS 1. Pioneer Flying Club, 330 Whittenton St., Taunton (1 Table).
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..”
2. Italian Social Club of Taunton, Inc., 2 Columbus Blvd., Taunton (1 Table).
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..”
3. Barbeque Integrated, Inc. -dba- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7592, 1023 County St., Taunton (2 Tables).
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..”
Temporary Fixed Vendor License - RENEWAL 1. Streamliner, 447 Broadway, Taunton selling food and beverages.
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..”
5 Second Hand Article License 1. M Bazaar, 16 Fairview Ave., Taunton by Nephar Jean Baptiste for a new License (Online Only).
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..”
2. Copia Scientific, LLC (formerly Biodirect, Inc.), 245 Constitution Dr., Taunton for 2022 and 2023.
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..”
3. Chalice Thrift Store, 76 Church Green, Taunton (Requesting a Waiver of the Fee).
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..”
Old Gold License - RENEWAL 1. Perry Jewelers, Inc., 440 Broadway, Taunton.
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..”
Livery License - RENEWAL & NEW OWNER 1. Luxor Limo and Transportation Company -dba- Luxor Limo and Transportation, 23 Trescott St., Taunton by William Fucci and Robert Ferzoco.
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..”
Junk Collector and Junk Dealer License - RENEWAL 1. One Way Recycling, 22 Fifth St., Rear, Taunton.
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..”
Miscellaneous Petition submitted by Agata Matel, 89 Baker Road West, Taunton requesting a waiver of the moratorium on Baker Road West to connect to sewer as the home will not pass title five inspection.
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. 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: Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote 6 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS Chapter 40 FINANCE Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by author
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Pottier was absent..”
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Pottier was absent..”
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