MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
June 13, 2023
21 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, Barry Sanders, Lawrence Quintal, Jeffrey Postell
Absent: Christopher Coute
Every vote, in order
Mayor O'Connell expressed gratitude to the entire DPW for their work.
To recess at 8:15pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 8:15pm. So Voted..”
Corn. from the Director of the Department of Human Services and Council on Aging requesting that a fifteen-thousand dollar ($15,000) limit be placed on their revolving account for Fiscal Year 2024.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
The City Clerk stated that she had an updated communication with the new percentages, they are as follows: Sergeant: sixty- five percent (65%) written score, twenty-five percent (25%) assessment center, and ten percent (10%) training and experience; Lieutenant: fifty percent (50%
To approve the request as read and place the updated communication on next week's agenda packet as it is substantially different than the communication in this week's agenda packet so the public is able to view it
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request as read and place the updated communication on next week's agenda packet as it is substantially different than the communication in this week's agenda packet so the public is able to view it. So Voted..”
These funds will be recorded as revenue in the General Fund of the City.
To receive and place on file with thanks to the Treasurer/Collector for the information
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with thanks to the Treasurer/Collector for the information. So Voted..”
Corn. from the City Solicitor submitting a Comcast correspondence dated June 2, 2023 regarding a price decrease to Broadcast TV fee.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Corn. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting to present the City of Taunton's FY2024 Consolidated Financial Policies on June 20, 2023 in the Committee on Finance and Salaries.
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..”
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..”
Appointments: NONE. Communications from City Officers: Corn. from the Director of the Department of Human Services and Council on Aging requesting that a fifteen-thousand dollar ($15,000) limit be placed on their revolving account for Fiscal Year 2024.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
These funds will be recorded as revenue in the General Fund of the City.
To receive and place on file with thanks to the Safety Officer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with thanks to the Safety Officer. So Voted..”
5 Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting to establish a Septic Loan Revolving Fund on June 20, 2023 in the Committee on Finance and Salaries. The accounts they are requesting to be established effective July 1, 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..”
Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1. Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, Inc. located at 29 Oak 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..”
Junk Dealer License - RENEWAL 2. Burnham's Converter and Scrap Metals located at 12 Railroad Avenue, 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..”
Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. Bowsers Basement located at 239 Broadway, 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..”
Temporary Fixed Vendor License - RENEWAL 1. Bob Cats for the Soul -dba- Bob Cats located at 255 Cape Highway, Taunton selling food and cold beverages.
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..”
Application for a Marijuana Retailer Application submitted by Bask, Inc. for a renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License to be located at 400 Winthrop Street, 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..”
Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills a discussion on having the Plumbing Inspector present for all DIRB meetings.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Anthony Kinahan, 30 Sherwood Drive, Taunton for a special permit to allow a use of the 32,512 sq
To refer to the City Clerk to schedule the appropriate hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule the appropriate 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..”
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 to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish a gift account in accordance with M
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Coute was absent. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges stated that she was absent last week and therefore should not be approving Committee Reports. She requested to withdraw her motion.
To withdraw the motion
From the minutes
“Motion was made to withdraw the motion. So Voted..”
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