MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
August 15, 2023
23 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 after pressing the button, there is a significant delay before it signals pedestrians to cross and would like to know what can be done to fix it.
To refer to the Safety Officer and the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer and the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
She stated that the lake was quiet, there was no parking on Bay Street and there was a police presence in the area.
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..”
He stated that if the island is not public, then the City should take steps to address trespassing.
To refer the draft of the ordinance from the Law Department and the Police Chief to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer the draft of the ordinance from the Law Department and the Police Chief to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Chief Walsh stated that they are able to and that they have been.
To refer the island to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer the island to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
There will be live music, kid's activities, food trucks and a firework display.
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 the Fire Inspector stating that he has reviewed the site plans, tank specifications, and applicable codes for the proposed fueling station and would make a positive recommendation for a storage license.
To receive and place on file the above listed communication
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file the above listed communication. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges stated that she is pleased that Captain Bastis was in full approval of this project.
To open public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
Sevincgil stated that the tanks are vented and when a fuel delivery trucks delivers fuel, they have a vapor connection and a fill connection.
To close public input, close the petition, close the hearing and excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input, close the petition, close the hearing and excuse the parties. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Daniel Lebrun, 681 Norton Avenue, Taunton to serve on the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a Term of Three (3) Years Ending July 2026.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Asst. Executive Director, Board of Health requesting authorization to pay June 2023 employee travel reimbursements.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Budget Director stating that on behalf of the Taunton Golf Commission, they are requesting to pay a prior year invoice in the amount of $7,060.32 to reimburse Keyes Golf LLC.
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 Andrew Sukeforth, Director of Procurement stating that the Procurement Department is requesting additional funds in the amount of $25,000.00 in the advertising line item within the Department of Procurement Budget.
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 Chirag Patel, CEO, Founder, GTE Taunton, LLC dba Botera, 297 Broadway, Taunton stating that GTE Taunton LLC is requesting to amend their hours of operation to Monday-Sunday from 9:00am until 1O:OOpm
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 Cheryl Medeiros, ODB Care Coordinator, Our Daily Bread, P
To refer to the Facebook Page for the City of Taunton
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Facebook Page for the City of Taunton. So Voted..”
Hours of Operations - RENEWALS 1. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. dba CVS Pharmacy #41, 1 CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI Located at 284 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..”
2. Creative Fitness Solutions, Inc., Located at 225 Cape Highway, 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..”
Com. from Attorney Richard E
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. So Voted..”
Com. from Attorney William Rounds, 115 Broadway, Taunton stating that his client, East Coast Kali, LLC, owner of property located at 354 Winthrop Street, is requesting an amendment to the City of Taunton Zoning Ordinance to allow
To refer to the City Planner to follow the appropriate process
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Planner to follow the appropriate process. 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 Economic Development and Technology for a discussion on the Weir Water District
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Technology for a discussion on the Weir Water District. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Building Commissioner, the Building Superintendent and the Office of Economic and Community Development for a discussion regarding the closed businesses downtown due to the construction project
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Building Commissioner, the Building Superintendent and the Office of Economic and Community Development for a discussion regarding the closed businesses downtown due to the construction project. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Safety Officer for parking issues with blocking fire hydrants in the area of 17 Whitehill Street and a report back to the Committee on Police and License on September 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell motioned to refer to the Safety Officer for parking issues with blocking fire hydrants in the area of 17 Whitehill Street and a report back to the Committee on Police and License on September 5, 2023. So Voted..” (Motion: Postell)
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