MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
16 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
Mayor O'Connell appointed Andrew Sukeforth to serve as Director of Procurement for a term of three (3) years.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Taunton Emergency Management Agency stating the final accrued time buyout for Richard E. Ferreira in the amount of twenty-seven thousand, three hundred forty-five dollars, and forty-five cents ($27,345.45).
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Taunton Emergency Management Agency stating the final accrued time buyout for Richard E
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Department of Human Services & Council on Aging expressing gratitude to Mayor O'Connell, CFO Patrick Dello Russo and the Department of Public Works for the new sidewalks on Olney Street.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a request to allow a no parking ordinance for the area of West Britannia Street near the Polish American Citizens Club.
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 Safety Officer submitting a request to allow an ordinance for stop signs on Deer Track Drive and Sir Josephs Court.
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 Planner regarding the FY2023 third quarter update on the implementation of the ADA transition report.
To refer to the Committee on the Americans with Disabilities Compliance
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Americans with Disabilities Compliance. So Voted..”
Com. from Fr. Edward Murphy of St. Andrew the Apostle Church stating that on June 10, 2023 at 4:45pm they will be having a procession and are requesting a permit for their route.
To move approval and refer to EMS and public safety officials
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval and refer to EMS and public safety officials. So Voted..”
Com. from James Valeriani, Esq., The Mensing Group LLC requesting an extension to the Host Community Agreement for Greater Goods, LLC.
To refer to the Committee on the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Council as a Whole. So Voted..”
Councilor Postell requested to refer to the Committee on Police and License to discuss license renewals with the City Clerk and Detective Rutherford.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Junk Collector's License - RENEWAL 1. DeBrum Salvage, 57 Stevens Street, East Taunton.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 2. Portuguese-American Civic Club (P.A.C.C.) 175 School Street, Taunton (1- Table).
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and 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..”
Resolutions: Order for a first reading to be passed to a second reading Other Ex enses Total Bud et General Government $ 3,214,875
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To refer to the Committee on Public Properties that in 2 weeks they invite A.J. Marshall, as well as Fred and Tony from the Department of Public Works, to discuss the establishment of an Adopt-a-Spot program in Taunton, which would give individual schools, businesses and civic groups a way to clean up the community and maintain adopted areas
From the minutes
“Councilor Quintal motioned to refer to the Committee on Public Properties that in 2 weeks they invite A.J. Marshall, as well as Fred and Tony from the Department of Public Works, to discuss the establishment of an Adopt-a-Spot program in Taunton, which would give individual schools, businesses and civic groups a way to clean up the community and maintain adopted areas. So Voted..” (Motion: Quintal)
That the Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Municipal Council meeting be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 7:00am in the Council Chambers
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned that the Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Municipal Council meeting be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 7:00am in the Council Chambers. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
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