MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
June 20, 2023
39 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
He stated that even though Tobias Gilmore was a Raynham resident, he was a big part of Taunton and hopes that residents will attend . Councilor Borges stated the address of the event is 100 Elm Street West, Raynham.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor. So Voted..”
Officer Williams spoke to give recognition to President Doler of the Taunton West Little League, the other coaches of the Taunton West Little League, Derek Perry, Francisco Penha, Ryan Goldrick and Allen Dias and the training he has received from Chief Walsh to be able to help in
To revert to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
Hearing: Upon the petition of Brianna Correira, Esq
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 Colleen Simmons, Executive Director of the Downtown Taunton Foundation and Taunton Business Improvement District, expressing her support for the Special Permit for the creation of an 18-room hotel at 49 Weir Street in D
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..”
Cotincilor Coute stated he would change the stipulation to no one individual can book more than 75% of the rooms.
To open public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
Councilor Coute stated that he will remove the waiver for the mural from his motion.
To approve the petition with the following conditions: a new one (1) inch water line, no one is to use the property as an address, no occupants for more than thirty (30) days, no one entity can book more than 90% of the rooms and maximum occupancy of four (4) occupants per room, to include the parking waiver, and other stipulations as presented in the packet by the Water Superintendent, Board of Health and City Planner from City agencies
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the petition with the following conditions: a new one (1) inch water line, no one is to use the property as an address, no occupants for more than thirty (30) days, no one entity can book more than 90% of the rooms and maximum occupancy of four (4) occupants per room, to include the parking waiver, and other stipulations as presented in the packet by the Water Superintendent, Board of Health and City Planner from City agencies. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To close the hearing and excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing and excuse the parties. So Voted..”
So Voted. 9
To recess at 8:57pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 8:57pm. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that they are pleased to announce a new program created to promote development and revitalization throughout our community
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 invite the Chief Financial Officer into the enclosure for the presentation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite the Chief Financial Officer into the enclosure for the presentation. So Voted..”
To refer the following to the Committee on Public Property for July 18, 2023: open space on Scadding Street, 5 Nickerson Avenue, Bacon Felt, 45 School Street, 30 Winthrop Lane, Range Avenue Parcel I.D. 88-57, Prince Henry Parcel I.D. 29-14, John Hancock Road Parcel I.D. 29-21-1 and Leonard School located at 356 West Britannia Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the following to the Committee on Public Property for July 18, 2023: open space on Scadding Street, 5 Nickerson Avenue, Bacon Felt, 45 School Street, 30 Winthrop Lane, Range Avenue Parcel I.D. 88-57, Prince Henry Parcel I.D. 29-14, John Hancock Road Parcel I.D. 29-21-1 and Leonard School located at 356 West Britannia Street. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges withdrew her motion to refer this discussion to the Committee on Finance and Salaries.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Councilor Coute stated that this program sounds like a game changer.
To open the Special Revenue Account for the Taunton Leading City Initiative
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Special Revenue Account for the Taunton Leading City Initiative. So Voted..”
Dello Russo stated that they can arrange for this information to be posted online.
To excuse the parties with the Council's thanks
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse the parties with the Council's thanks. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chairman, Conservation Commission requesting that the Council look into the stipends of the Conservation Commission and agree on a fair stipend.
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 Chief Financial Officer stating that they are pleased to announce a new program created to promote development and revitalization throughout our community
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..”
Reappointment of Manny Massa as the Animal Control Officer for a term of four (4) years expiring June 2027.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer requesting a No Parking Ordinance for Laurel Street.
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 Police Chief requesting modification to several parking ordinances as a result of the recent roadwork on Broadway.
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 Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department and the Law Department would like to meet in executive session on June 27, 2023 with the Committee on Public Property regarding the purchase of 2 Hamilton Street, Taunton.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting his response to investigate the safety of the intersection of Cohannet Street and Silver Street
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..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting a spending limit on the Lake Sabbatia Revolving Fund to be set at $25,000 as this is their first year in which they will be receiving funds into said account.
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..”
Councilor Borges withdrew her motion to refer this discussion to the Committee on Finance and Salaries.
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..”
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..”
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating the Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Special Permit from Section 440 Attachment #1 of the Zoning Ordinance for an accessory dwelling unit (840 s
To have all DIRB meetings televised
From the minutes
“Motion was made to have all DIRB meetings televised. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that they are pleased to announce a new program created to promote development and revitalization throughout our community
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..”
Old Gold, Antique Dealer and Second Hand Article Licenses - RENEWALS 1. Taunton Antique Center, Inc. located at 19 Main 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..”
Com. from the Safety Officer submitting his response to investigate the safety of the intersection of Cohannet Street and Silver Street
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief, request that the City Clerk have the applicant come with odor control mitigation, their business plan, a list of the community impact they have had since 2019, a confirmation of continued good standing with their internal vendors, and invite the Budget Director, CFO, Building Inspector and the Board of Health to the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief, request that the City Clerk have the applicant come with odor control mitigation, their business plan, a list of the community impact they have had since 2019, a confirmation of continued good standing with their internal vendors, and invite the Budget Director, CFO, Building Inspector and the Board of Health to the meeting. So Voted..”
Com. from the DPW Commissioner requesting approval to transfer funds in order to reallocate unobligated funding for expected operational costs for the remainder of FY2023
To approve and refer to the Police Safety Departments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and refer to the Police Safety Departments. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges withdrew her motion to refer this discussion to the Committee on Finance and Salaries.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Councilor Duarte requested to refer to the Committee on Public Property for an update from the Law Department on Galligan's Court.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Councilor McCaul stated that a few weeks ago there was a discussion on easements at the DPW subcommittee meeting regarding Baker Road and Silversmith 'Way. He requested to have this on the agenda to discuss with the Committee on the Department of Public Works next week.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Attorney Brianna Correira, Correira Law Office, PLLC, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Boston Capital Development Partners, LLC, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 325, Boston, MA 02108 for a special per
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..”
Petition submitted by Attorney Brianna Correira, Correira Law Office, PLLC, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Boston Capital Development Partners, LLC, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 325, Boston, MA 02108 for a special per
To hold the Municipal Council meeting on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 7:30am
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned to hold the Municipal Council meeting on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 7:30am. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Resolutions: NONE
To refer to the Safety Officer for a speeding concern for 70-92 Fremont Street
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to refer to the Safety Officer for a speeding concern for 70-92 Fremont Street. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
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