MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 3, 2023
18 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, Jeffrey Postell
Absent: Lawrence Quintal
During the meeting:
- Councilor Duarte recused himself from the Committee of the Whole, Item #3 assuming, he wishes to vote present on
Every vote, in order
Councilor Pottier said thank you and great job.
To excuse the parties from the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to excuse the parties from the enclosure. So voted..”
Reappointment of Robert Folcik, 90 Longwood Avenue, Taunton to serve on the Americans with Disabilities Act Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring August 2026.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer notifying of an award receipt explaining that the City of Taunton is being considered for a Certificate of Achievement for excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Office
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 Taunton Planning Board, Chairman stating that the Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 284R Winthrop Street for a 2, 100 sq
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Engineer requesting a street acceptance for Winthrop Lane, which is off of Winthrop Street
To refer to the City Clerk for a Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk for a Public Hearing. So voted..”
Com. from the Assistant Executive Director of Retirement notifying of the retirement for Accidental Involuntary Disability of Shawn A
To move to approve and send the appropriate scroll thanking Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move to approve and send the appropriate scroll thanking Mr. Martin for his service. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor submitting Comcast correspondence dated September 22, 2023 stating that on September 22, 2023, CalmLIFE on Demand was renamed ZenLIFE by Stingray.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from Mayor 0' Connell expressing her gratitude to Michael Yelle, 115 Lee Shore Lane, Tiverton, RI for his recent donation to the Taunton Public Library.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Com. from Father, Thiago Menezes Santos, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church requesting permission to conduct a procession on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 11 :40 a.m., starting in the church parking lot at 80 Bay Street, Taunton.
To approve and refer to the Police Chief, Fire Chief, the Mayor's Office and ambulance service
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and refer to the Police Chief, Fire Chief, the Mayor's Office and ambulance service. So voted..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Maureen Pert, 15 Rockland Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4- 6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 15 Rockland Street, Taunton.
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..”
Resolutions: Order to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, 6 The City of Taunton shall establish a Comfort Dog gift account in accordance with M
To accept
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Quintal was absent. So voted..”
To accept
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Quintal was absent. 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 accept to be passed to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept to be passed to a third reading. So voted..”
Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading 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: SEC
To refer the area of 68 Wales Street to be put on the agenda for next week
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer the area of 68 Wales Street to be put on the agenda for next week. They received a communication from a constituent regarding flooding. So moved..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer the discussion of the orange trash bags to the Committee on Solid Waste for the agenda next week
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer the discussion of the orange trash bags to the Committee on Solid Waste for the agenda next week. The vendors seem to be out of them. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the City Treasurer's Office a request to provide the Council a report with the balance owed from all of the vendors that are stocking our orange trash bags
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the City Treasurer's Office a request to provide the Council a report with the balance owed from all of the vendors that are stocking our orange trash bags. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Safety Officer the area of Whittenton Street and Washington Street for traffic crash collision report as well as measures to increase safety
From the minutes
“Councilor Postell made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer the area of Whittenton Street and Washington Street for traffic crash collision report as well as measures to increase safety. So voted..” (Motion: Postell)
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