MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
August 29, 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
So Voted.
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..”
To revert to the regular order of business at 7:50pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert to the regular order of business at 7:50pm. So Voted..”
Hearing: On the petition submitted by Mary Barchard, 120 Christine Lane, Taunton, MA 02780 for the issuance of a personal Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal u
To continue the hearing to September 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue the hearing to September 12, 2023. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Mary Ann Riva, to serve as the Mayor's designee to the Citizens for Citizens Board for a term of one (1) year expiring in August 2024.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Mary Ann Riva, to serve as the Mayor's designee to the Citizens for Citizens Board for a term of one (1) year expiring in August 2024
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Appointment of Eleanor Brennan, 158 Oak Street, Taunton to serve on the Department of Human Services/Council on Aging Board of Directors to fulfill the unexpired term of Anastasia Kardamis for a term expiring in November 2023.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
3 Appointment of Mary Lou Gurney, 193 Tremont Street, Taunton to serve on the Department of Human Services/Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term of four (4) years expiring in August 2027.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Appointment of Andrew Dawley, 10 Craven Court, Taunton to serve on the Department of Human Services/Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term of four (4) years expiring in August 2027.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department would like to add a declaration of surplus for 21 Weir Street to the Tax Title and Land Court Presentation in the Committee of the Council as a Whole curre
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Fire Chief requesting permission to pay several pending prior fiscal invoices due that were returned to their office requesting City Council approval for payments submitted on July 21, 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..”
Com. from the Chairman, Conservation Commission stating that there have been a number of complaints and incidents at and around Bunk Pond and the vicinity of Prospect Hill 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 City Solicitor regarding the correspondence from Deep Pond Farms. He stated that this matter was previously referred to Human Resources and the Law Department and has been dealt with appropriately. Personnel matters are not commented on publicly.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Daniel Mansour Barbour, Chairman of the Election Department stating that although his term does not expire until April of 2024, he wishes to offer his resignation effective as of this date.
To receive and place on file with the Council's thanks, have the Mayor submit the appropriate scroll and refer the vacancy to the Mayor's Office to fulfill
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with the Council's thanks, have the Mayor submit the appropriate scroll and refer the vacancy to the Mayor's Office to fulfill. So Voted..”
Com. from Georges Ghazal, Owner of Deep Pond Farm and Stables, 123 Dolan Circle, East Taunton expressing disappointment
To refer this communication to executive session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this communication to executive session. 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: Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER405 ARTICLE V
To ordain
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor. So Voted..”
To refer the No Parking sign mentioned by Ms
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned to refer the No Parking sign mentioned by Ms. Cooke in front of 7-Eleven to the Department of Public Works and the Safety Officer for replacement. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Technology for a discussion on the Affordable Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Technology for a discussion on the Affordable Trust Fund. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To invite the Airport Commission to meet with the Committee on the Needs of the Airport
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to invite the Airport Commission to meet with the Committee on the Needs of the Airport. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer the discussion that was had in this evenings Committee on Finance and Salaries with the Chief Financial Officer regarding the five year outlook for different departments and the increase of trash fees to the Committee on Solid Waste
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer the discussion that was had in this evenings Committee on Finance and Salaries with the Chief Financial Officer regarding the five year outlook for different departments and the increase of trash fees to the Committee on Solid Waste. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Committee on Solid Waste for a discussion of the most recent Republic Contract
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Solid Waste for a discussion of the most recent Republic Contract. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Mayor's Office and the Law Department for a clarification as to whether or not there is an ordinance for any policy within the City for anybody that currently holds a position on a Board that they were appointed to regarding attendance.
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for a discussion regarding the rules for placing new business items on the agenda
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for a discussion regarding the rules for placing new business items on the agenda. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
So Voted.
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works for a discussion on the Weir Bridge regarding concerns that the railings are peeling
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works for a discussion on the Weir Bridge regarding concerns that the railings are peeling. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
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