MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
March 12, 2024
38 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Estele Borges, Scott Martin, David Pottier, Barry Sanders, Lawrence Quintal, Jeffrey Postell, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Borges recused herself from the vote
Every vote, in order
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from City Officers Pages #1 through #8
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from City Officers Pages #1 through #8. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Clerk regarding the appointment and swearing in of Two (2) Permanent Full-Time Police Sergeants
To appoint Sean M. Peterson and Joshua F. Levesque as permanent, full-time Police Sergeants
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Sean M. Peterson and Joshua F. Levesque as permanent, full-time Police Sergeants. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted to appoint Sean M..”
Both were sworn in by the City Clerk. Com. from the City Clerk regarding the appointment and swearing in of One (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Lieutenant.
To appoint Sergeant Joseph Marques to the Lieutenant position
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Sergeant Joseph Marques to the Lieutenant position. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted to appoint Sergeant Joseph Marques with a start date of March 12, 2024. So Voted..”
Joseph Marques was sworn in by the City Clerk. Com. from the City Clerk regarding the appointment and Swearing in of One (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Captain.
To approve and appoint Eric P. Nichols as the Police Captain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and appoint Eric P. Nichols as the Police Captain. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted to appoint Eric P..”
Eric Nichols was sworn in by the City Clerk.
For a five minute recess
From the minutes
“Motion was made for a five minute recess. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Clerk regarding the appointment and Swearing in of One (1) Permanent Full-Time Police Captain
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 of the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 requesting to rename the public roadway known as Galleria Mall Drive to be Silver City Drive.
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..”
Com. from the City Engineer stating that he was contacted by Jay Pateakos, Director of the Office of Economic & Community Development, requesting that the street known as Galleria Mall Drive be changed to Silver City Drive
To open 3 public input for this hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open 3 public input for this hearing. So Voted..”
No one spoke during public input.
To close public input and grant the petition
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and grant the petition. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Engineer stating that he was contacted by Jay Pateakos, Director of the Office of Economic & Community Development, requesting that the street known as Galleria Mall Drive be changed to Silver City Drive
To send a copy to the Police Chief and the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to send a copy to the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. So Voted..”
Appointment of City Auditor, Ian Fortes to serve on the Veterans Fund Advisory Committee.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Director of Procurement stating that the Finance Department would like to present the Municipal Council an update on the Leonard School Request for Proposals (RFP)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 348 Winthrop St
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department is prepared to present Mayor O'Connell's Marketable Properties Program Round Two to the Municipal Council
To refer to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Resolution approving said Amendment to the City's existing HDIP Zone and Map, which were approved by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development in June of 2015, and revised in 2021
To refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024. So Voted..”
Com. from the Executive Director, OECD requesting that a vote be taken by the members of the Council to approve a Tax Increment Exemption for the development to be constructed at 1141 County Street
To refer this matter to the meeting of the full Council in conjunction with the public hearing on March 19, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this matter to the meeting of the full Council in conjunction with the public hearing on March 19, 2024. So Voted..”
Com. from the Building Department notifying of a buyout in the amount of $15,719.78.
To move approval and send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval and send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
Com. from the Commissioner, Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds stating that the City of Taunton Parks and Recreation Commission, in partnership with Mayor O'Connell, is excited to announce the commencement of the design and commu
To receive and place on file with the Council's thanks to Commissioner Marshall for all of his work
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with the Council's thanks to Commissioner Marshall for all of his work. So Voted..”
To receive and place on file with the Council's thanks
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with the Council's thanks. So Voted..”
Com. from the Director of Procurement stating that the Finance Department would like to present the Municipal Council an update on the Leonard School Request for Proposals (RFP)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Planner in regards to zoning changes. These changes include an updating of the site plan review process, some adjustments to building heights, a reduction in the size requirements in landscaping as well as a few other technical corrections.
To refer to the Committee on Zoning
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Zoning. So Voted..”
Com. from Attorney William D
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 Richard Enright, President of Greater Taunton Area Allied Veterans Council, 82 Ingell Street, Unit #4, Taunton to extend an invitation to the City Council members and all City Officials to take part in the 2024 Memorial
To refer to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Com. from Chief Kenny Black Elk Barber Hendrix, Heritage Circle, 755 Crescent Street, Suite 506 B, Brockton, MA requesting the restoration and recognition of a sacred burial ground nestled within the heart of Taunton, located at
To refer to the Law Department and the Commissioner of the Department of Parks Recreation, Cemeteries and Public Grounds
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department and the Commissioner of the Department of Parks Recreation, Cemeteries and Public Grounds. So Voted..”
Com. from Josh Knell, Manager, Gas Construction, Eversource Energy stating that Eversource Gas is proposing to complete two large scale gas main infrastructure replacement projects where portions of the projects will affect roads
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
Com. from Kyra Fernandez, The Cure Company Taunton and Haskell Kennedy, Medicine Man Solutions requesting a discussion and development of a Cannabis Social Consumption Ordinance.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Scot Cole, 357 Tremont Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 357 Tremont Street, Taunton.
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..”
Hours of Operation License - NEW 1. Wendy's Properties, LLC -dba- Wendy's, located at 41 Taunton Depot Drive, Taunton 2. Wendy's Properties, LLC -dba- Wendy's, located at 2089 Bay Street, Taunton 3. Taunton RU Two, LLC -dba- Planet Fitness, located at 690 County Street, Taunton
To refer the above three petitions to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the above three petitions to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Fortune Teller License - RENEWAL 1. Bissie's Palm Reading, located at 103 Main Street, Taunton 2. Dawn Lorraine Parmeggiani, located at 159 Silverwood Drive, Taunton (Online & Telephone Only)
To refer the above two petitions to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the above two petitions to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. 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..”
Petitions: Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Scot Cole, 357 Tremont Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 357 Tremont Street, Taunton
To offer a conditional offer of employment to Owen Brady
From the minutes
“Motion was made to offer a conditional offer of employment to Owen Brady. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor of Owen Brady. So Voted..”
To offer a conditional offer of employment to Emmanuel Enos
Yes: Dooner, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, Quintal, SandersAbstained: Borges
From the minutes
“Motion was made to offer a conditional offer of employment to Emmanuel Enos. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor of Emmanuel Enos. So Voted. Councilor Borges recused herself from the vote..”
Resolutions: Order to be ordained on a roll call vote City of Taunton, Massachusetts (Suggested Form of Authorized/Unissued Loan Rescinding Order) CITY OF TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS IN CITY COUNCIL Ordered That, The City of Taunton he
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted..”
Appointment of City Auditor, Ian Fortes to serve on the Veterans Fund Advisory Committee
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Ordinance for a first reading to be passed to a second reading AN ORDINANCE REVISING CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR LICENSE APPLICANTS Chapter 298 LICENSES AND PERMITS Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To invite the Police Chief to the Committee on Police and License for a discussion regarding ATV's in Taunton with keeping in mind the South Coast Rail
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to invite the Police Chief to the Committee on Police and License for a discussion regarding ATV's in Taunton with keeping in mind the South Coast Rail. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
For a discussion regarding a no truck zone on Fremont Street in the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned for a discussion regarding a no truck zone on Fremont Street in the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer the public input this evening to the Committee on Public Health and Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned to refer the public input this evening to the Committee on Public Health and Environmental Affairs. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
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