MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
January 30, 2024
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Kelly Dooner, Phillip Duarte, Jeffrey Postell, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, David Pottier, Scott Martin, Estele Borges, John McCaul
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment and Swearing in of Stephen Harrison as a Permanent Full-Time Police Officer.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted to appoint Stephen Harrison. So Voted..”
Appointment of Superintendent John Cabral, Derek George (Taunton Resident), Carolyn Blennau (Taunton Public Schools), Gregory Gay (Taunton Public Schools) and Amanda Abbott (Bristol-Plymouth) to the Scholarship Fund Committee
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
2 Appointment of Councilors David Pottier, Phillip Duarte and Scott Martin to the COTMA Grievance Committee to be served coterminous with the Mayor. Councilor Lawrence Quintal to serve as an alternate.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Clerk for the appointment of two (2) permanent full-time firefighters.
To refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department is requesting a transfer from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund to a special revenue fund to be spent in accordance with the allowable expenses pursuant to the Department of Revenue Standards.
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 Chief Financial Officer stating that there was a public health and safety incident which occurred at 437 Whittenton Street recently
To approve the request to transfer $350,000 from the Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request to transfer $350,000 from the Reserve Fund. So Voted..”
Com. from the Fire Chief requesting a Current Civil Service List for Lieutenant be provided to his office to fill the vacancy of Lieutenant Jeffrey Durham who retires from the Department on January 20, 2024.
To refer to the City Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk. So Voted..”
Com. from the Executive Director, OECD stating that with the recent removal of the Galleria Mall signs and the permitting for the new site totally nearly 1 M square-feet of industrial space, they are seeking the Council's permiss
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 Building Department notifying of the buyout of William Butler in the amount of $22,424.64.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
3 Com. from the Building Department notifying of the buyout of James Kennedy in the amount of$19,587.18.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Safety Officer regarding parking concerns on Charles Street
To refer this matter back to the Police Department for further monitoring of this area over the next few days and verbally tell parents to not block people from getting out of their driveways
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this matter back to the Police Department for further monitoring of this area over the next few days and verbally tell parents to not block people from getting out of their driveways. So Voted..”
Com. from the Executive Director, Downtown Taunton Foundation stating that the Downtown Taunton Foundation will be hosting the 2nct Annual Cinco de Mayo Salsa Night on May 3, 2024 from 6 p
To close the street and allow public drinking of alcoholic beverages for that night only
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the street and allow public drinking of alcoholic beverages for that night only. So Voted..”
Com. from the Police Department requesting to have their current certification for the positions of Police Captain, Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant rescinded
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 the Director of Procurement stating that the Finance Department would like to present to the Municipal Council an informational update on the Bacon Felt Request for Proposals and associated timelines
To refer to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor stating that on December 12, 2023, the Council voted to ratify a recommendation from the Public Property Committee relative to the purchase of 62 County Street
To authorize the acquisition of the real estate at 62 County Street for the sum of $375,000.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the acquisition of the real estate at 62 County Street for the sum of $375,000.00. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier requested to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works to discuss the street light cycle at Bay Street and Industrial Park Road, particularly at 5:00 p.m.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Building Department notifying of the buyout of William Butler in the amount of $22,424
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier requested to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and the City Council an update on the South Coast Rail.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Hours of Operation License - RENEW AL Cumberland Farms, Inc. -dba- Cumberland Farms #6766 located at 660 County 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..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Kelly L. Piontek, 350 Harvey Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 350 Harvey Street, Taunton.
To refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing and request that the Dog Officer and Assistant Dog Officer be present at this meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing and request that the Dog Officer and Assistant Dog Officer be present at this meeting. 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..”
5 Councilor Pottier requested to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and the City Council a discussion regarding the Department of Local Services Municipal Law Proposal.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier requested to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole, the City Council or the Committee on the Public Health and Environmental Affairs a discussion regarding Mass Green Communities Designation.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier stated that the Presidential Primary will be taking place on March 5, 2024, which is a Tuesday.
To refer to the City Clerk and the Clerk of Committees to meet on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7 :30am instead
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned to refer to the City Clerk and the Clerk of Committees to meet on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7 :30am instead. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Resolutions: NONE
To refer the City of Taunton Zoning Table of User Regulations to the Zoning Committee, specifically to discuss the usage in Urban Residential
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer the City of Taunton Zoning Table of User Regulations to the Zoning Committee, specifically to discuss the usage in Urban Residential. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
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