MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 9, 2023
26 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
Hearing: Upon the petition of Denise Asack, 96 Sachem Rock Ave
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 4 the City Engineer stating that the majority of comments will be reserved for Site Plan Review, however, it is highly recommended that an investigation of the "tenant use area" be done to determine structural integrity
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..”
He stated that he will be supporting the project.
To open the hearing for public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing for public input. So Voted..”
DeSousa replied that they have a lot of green space in the rear of the property, however, they have not made up their minds yet as to whether dogs will be allowed on the property.
To close public input, grant the petition and excuse and thank the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input, grant the petition and excuse and thank the parties. On discussion, Councilor Coute requested that the parking waiver be added to the motion, as well as the structural engineering letter to the building department for the bridge and slab prior to the permit. Mayor O'Connell stated the nine (9) unit density bonus should be added to the motion. Councilor Pottier confirmed that no one else was here to speak for public input on the hearing this evening. On a roll call vote, nine (9) councilors were present, nine (9) voting in favor..”
Kazlauskas advocated for the grant and for the position that they are here today greatly improving the safety of the City employees.
To recess at 9:08pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 9:08pm. So Voted..”
Com. from Thomas Bernier, Golf Course Commission, requesting that funds be made available for immediate remediation of things needed for the John F
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 Budget Director requesting a transfer of funds in the amount of $200,000 from the Reserve Account to pay unexpected claims against the Workers Compensation Trust Fund.
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 it has been brought to their attention by Councilor Sanders that the agenda established in the Rules of the Council is different than 11 the form agenda currently being used
To refer to the Committee on the Council as a Whole and the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Council as a Whole and the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer stating that Councilor Borges requested a speed analysis in the area of West Water Street and Third Street
To receive and place on ftle
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on ftle. So Voted..”
Com. from the Budget Director to submit the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations for the City of Taunton in the amount of $283,895,593.47. This vote is required by the Department of Revenue/Division of Local Services.
To refer to the Budget Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Budget Hearing. So Voted..”
Com. from Thomas Bernier, Golf Course Commission, requesting that funds be made available for immediate remediation of things needed for the John F
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 Program Supervisor, Taunton Municipal Network, stating he would like to set the record straight regarding what occurred at last week's Council meeting during the DPW Committee meeting
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Antique Dealer and Second Hand Article Licenses - RENEWALS 1. The Estate Marketplace, 318 Bay Street, 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..”
Junk Collector's License - RENEWAL 1. Automotive Recovery Services, Inc. --dba- Insurance Auto Auctions, 580 Myricks St., East 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 Licenses - RENEWALS 1. D and P Community Transportation, Inc. 64 Weir St. and 333 County St., Taunton (3 Vehicles Total).
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. Pegasus Airport Service, Inc., 48 Worcester St., Taunton (1 Van).
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..”
Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. The King's Court, 386-388 Bay St., Taunton Selling Collectibles.
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. Mity Pups, Inc. --dba- Dandi-Lyons, 648 County Street to sell flowers on Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day Weekend.
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. The Poutine Peddlers, LLC, 239 Broadway, Taunton (Food Truck).
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..”
14 3. Hometown's Tacos Locos, 264 Broadway, Taunton (Food Truck).
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 Attorney Brianna Correira, Correira Law Office, PLLC, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Manuel Soares, Trustee of Soares Realty Trust, 49 Weir St
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
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works a portion of a road, Johnson's Court, for a name change and to invite the City Engineer for his report
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works a portion of a road, Johnson's Court, for a name change and to invite the City Engineer for his report. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Office of Economic and Community Development and the Committee on the Council as a Whole for a discussion on updating the draft housing production plan
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte motioned to refer to the Office of Economic and Community Development and the Committee on the Council as a Whole for a discussion on updating the draft housing production plan. So Voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
Councilor McCaul stated that since he was not able to read his full letter, he would like to refer it to the City Clerk to be placed on next week's agenda for the other Councilors to read.
To refer to the Safety Officer and the Committee on Police and License for a review of the intersection of Silver Street and Cohannet Street for safety and to include traffic crash data reports for the past six years
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell motioned to refer to the Safety Officer and the Committee on Police and License for a review of the intersection of Silver Street and Cohannet Street for safety and to include traffic crash data reports for the past six years. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
Resolutions: NONE
To refer to the Safety Officer for a review of the crosswalk at Broadway and East Broadway for the safety as there were some new lights recently installed for the pedestrians and he watched about eight vehicles go through that light with pedestrians in the crosswalk so if we could have the Safety Officer and the Police Department there for enforcement
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell motioned to refer to the Safety Officer for a review of the crosswalk at Broadway and East Broadway for the safety as there were some new lights recently installed for the pedestrians and he watched about eight vehicles go through that light with pedestrians in the crosswalk so if we could have the Safety Officer and the Police Department there for enforcement. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
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