MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
February 27, 2024
5 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, Scott Martin, Estele Borges, John McCaul
Absent: David Pottier
Every vote, in order
Appointment of Tracey Heger, 35 Pilgrim Village Road, Unit #802, Taunton to serve as the Mayor's designee on the Board of Director's for Citizens for Citizens, Inc. to fulfill the unexpired term of Mary Ann Riva which expires in August 2024.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Police Chief requesting that the Municipal Council, as the appointing authority for police officers in the City of Taunton, request a certification for the positions of Captain, Lieutenant and two sergeants.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
appointment of William Fitzgerald, Jr
To appoint William Fitzgerald, Jr. to the Planning Board pursuant to Chapter 108 of the Acts and Resolves of 1994
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint William Fitzgerald, Jr. to the Planning Board pursuant to Chapter 108 of the Acts and Resolves of 1994. So Voted..”
Pole Location Petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place five (5) new sole manholes, associated conduits and transformer to be located on John Quincy Adams Road, 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..”
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