MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
23 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
Every vote, in order
Appointment of Kerrie Mullen, 106 Crane Avenue South, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring October 2026.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Appointment of Peter Hoye, 7 Vinson Street, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring October 2026.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
6 Reappointment of Daniel Rapoza, 42 Davis Street, Taunton to serve on the Cable Television Advisory Commission for a term of five (5) years expiring July 2028.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Reappointment of Lewis Pacheco, 7 Saints Way, Berkley to serve on the Parking Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring February 2026.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Reappointment of James Moran, 83 Oak Street, Taunton to serve on the Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds Commission for a term of five (5) years expiring October 2027.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Reappointment of Brian Friary, 790 Norton Avenue, Taunton to serve on the Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds Commission for a term of five (5) years expiring October 2028.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Appointment of Kerrie Mullen, 106 Crane Avenue South, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring October 2026
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting to meet with the Committee on Finance and Salaries to propose the establishment of a new stabilization account labeled Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account. The verbiage for the proposed Order was listed.
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 36 Allison Avenue for the construction of a 17,250 sq
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 regarding an amendment of designation
To receive and place on file and move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and move approval. So voted..”
Com. from Laurel Hughes, 16 King Street, Taunton requesting for the Taunton Diversity Network (TDN) to be publicly recognized at the upcoming City Council meeting
To refer the Mayor's office
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the Mayor's office. So voted..”
Com. from Blake Mensing, The Mensing Group, LLC, 100 State Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA on behalf of his Client Medicine Man Solutions, LLC requesting to renew, extend, and amend their Host Community Agreement with the City of T
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..”
Petitions: Special Permit Petition submitted by Edmund J
To refer to the City Clerk's office to schedule a Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk's office to schedule a Public Hearing. So voted..”
Pole Location Joint Petition submitted by TMLP and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one new joint stub pole location; Pole 124S on Bay Street, Taunton.
To refer to the City Clerk's office to schedule a Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk's office to schedule a Public Hearing. So voted..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Annisa Reed, 72 Whitehill Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 2 (7-12 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 72 Whitehill Street, Taunton.
To refer to the City Clerk's office to schedule a Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk's office 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 Annisa Reed, 72 Whitehill Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 2 (7-12 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 72 Whitehill Street, Taunton
To refer the intersection of Burt Street and Winthrop Street to the Safety Officer, State Transportation and also send a letter to their delegation as he is sure they can probably help the State look at this intersection
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer the intersection of Burt Street and Winthrop Street to the Safety Officer, State Transportation and also send a letter to their delegation as he is sure they can probably help the State look at this intersection. So voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Resolutions: Order to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish a Helping Hand Program Fund to be administered by The City of Taunton Human Services Division in collaboration with the Mayor'
To accept
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So voted..”
To accept
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. 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 ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor..”
Councilor Borges requested to discuss the area of 68 Wales Street as a communication from a constituent was received regarding flooding.
To refer to the Council of the Whole and invite the City Engineer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Council of the Whole and invite the City Engineer. So voted..”
Order for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ORDINANCE REGARDING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Chapter 105, §105-2 Physical Examinations 9 Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of T
To withdraw the motion
From the minutes
“Motion was made to withdraw the motion. So voted..”
Councilor Pottier requested a motion to change the date and time of the Municipal Council Meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023. Councilor Pottier said the thought on this is due to Election Day. Typically they have done this on Monday morning at 7:30 a.m.
To schedule the Municipal Council Meeting for November 6, 2023 at 7:30 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to schedule the Municipal Council Meeting for November 6, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. So voted..”
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