MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
September 19, 2023
38 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Postell, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, Christopher Coute, David Pottier, John McCaul, Estele Borges, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Duarte recused himself
Every vote, in order
She stated that the rent in her park has increased by almost $100 in the last two and a half years and will continue to increase every October.
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..”
Gracia.
To recess at 8:42pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 8:42pm. So Voted..”
The Law Department will provide a letter addressing the legal components of this program and fund as it pertains to providing a public purpose to serve certain families and individuals that meet guidelines administered by the Human Services division.
To make those three referrals as requested
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make those three referrals as requested. So Voted..”
He stated that it is good to see this type of program come about with the cross departmental cooperation and effort that it involves, which is a testament to the care that they have for the people they are serving in the community.
To excuse the parties
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse the parties. So Voted..”
More information can be found on the City's website or by calling the Department of Public Works at (508) 821-1431.
To revert to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
On the petition submitted by Simon Teles, Jr., 127 E Street, Bridgewater, MA for an Earth Removal Permit for Parcel 91-215 located behind 678 Somerset Ave., Taunton to remove gravel to clear the land for building.
To open the hearing and invite the applicants into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the applicants into the enclosure. So Voted..”
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day (aka Washington's Birthday), Thanksgiving Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Patriots Day and Christmas Day.
To make the above listed communication a part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make the above listed communication a part of the record. So Voted..”
Mr. 6 Patenaude stated that they could have done this if he did not let it expire.
To open public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
To open public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
She questioned whether a privacy fence will be put in place of the trees and hill that are being removed.
To close public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
No one spoke during public input.
To close public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
Patenaude recommended to add the condition of monitoring the site to ensure storm water remains on site and doesn't impact any of the abutting properties.
To add monitoring the site to ensure storm water remains on site and doesn't impact any of the abutting properties to the list of conditions
From the minutes
“Motion was made to add monitoring the site to ensure storm water remains on site and doesn't impact any of the abutting properties to the list of conditions. So Voted..”
Mr. Teles stated that a professional will be removing the trees.
To add the condition that a professional will be removing the trees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to add the condition that a professional will be removing the trees. So Voted..”
Teles stated that he is not opposed to it, however, there will still be a ten (10) foot grade hill that will allow privacy.
To grant the petition with the additional stipulations included
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the petition with the additional stipulations included. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. So Voted..”
Hearing: On the petition submitted by Simon Teles, Jr
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..”
Hearing: On the petition of Scott Rubin, Esq
To grant a 12-month Special Permit
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant a 12-month Special Permit. 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..”
Appointment of Emelia Leavitt to the Taunton Youth Commission to serve as a youth member for a term of three (3) years expiring September 2026.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
7 Appointment of Shavon Tolson to the Taunton Youth Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of former adult member of Roman Davis expiring November 2025.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Appointment of Peter Ferreira, 354 Tremont St., Taunton to the Cable Television Advisory Commission for a term of five (5) years expiring in September 2028.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Board of Assessors stating that the FY2024 values for real and personal property are in the process of being approved by the Department of Revenue
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..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department is requesting the establishment of a gift account for Maggie, the Taunton Police Department Comfort Dog, who the City obtained to increase the mental healt
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 Assistant Executive Director of Retirement notifying of the retirement for Superannuation of Lynne Pina, an employee of the Taunton Police Department on December 29, 2023 under the provisions set forth in Section #5
To move approval, thank Ms
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval, thank Ms. Pina and send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
Com. from the Assistant Executive Director of Retirement notifying of the retirement for Superannuation of Ralph Schlageter, an employee of the Taunton Police Department on December 31, 2023 under the provisions set forth in Sect
To move approval, thank Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval, thank Mr. Schlageter and send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chairman, Election Commission stating that the Elections Commission has recommended dates for in person early voting for the November 7, 2023 City Election
To invite Frank Biedak, Mark Pacheco and Jason Roomes into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invite Frank Biedak, Mark Pacheco and Jason Roomes into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Councilor Duarte stated that the purpose of the vote was to add the Saturday as it gives residents who are not available during the week an opportunity to vote on the weekend.
To hold early voting on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from Sam until 2pm and Monday, October 30, 2023 through Friday, November 3, 2023 during the regular business hours of City Hall
From the minutes
“Motion was made to hold early voting on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from Sam until 2pm and Monday, October 30, 2023 through Friday, November 3, 2023 during the regular business hours of City Hall. So Voted..”
He stated that the TBF, Mass Bass Nation, and American Bass Anglers and local Anglers are responsible people and care about the lake and hope that they can work together to make the lake accessible, fishable and affordable.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Com. from Jean Warish, 193 Tremont St
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for next week's agenda
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for next week's agenda. So Voted..”
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..”
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: Ordered That, At a Committee of the Council as a Whole meeting of the Municipal Council, held on September 12, 2023, the Municipal Council voted to accept Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 3F which is a
To adopt as amended
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt as amended. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor..”
Motion was made at the Municipal Council Meeting of September 12, 2023 to refer a discussion regarding 120 Christine Lane, Taunton and the issues that the neighbors are having with this property.
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and invite the Zoning Enforcement Officer, a member of the Police Department, the City Planner and inform the residents of Christine Lane of this discussion via mail
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and invite the Zoning Enforcement Officer, a member of the Police Department, the City Planner and inform the residents of Christine Lane of this discussion via mail. So Voted..”
SECTION 1. Chapter 105, §105-2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges requested to meet with the Council of the Whole to discuss forming a Council Committee for local Cannabis.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Councilor Sanders requested to refer to the Safety Officer the area of 278 County Street as per the reported citizen concern.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Discussion and Vote on Solar Land Lease at the Taunton Landfill.
To remove this item as this matter was discussed and voted on during the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to remove this item as this matter was discussed and voted on during the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ORDINANCE REGARDING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Chapter 105, §105-2 Physical Examinations Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1
To adopt the vote that was taken during the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt the vote that was taken during the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
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