MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
March 19, 2024
18 recorded votes, 3 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
On the petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place five (5) new sole manholes, associated conduits and transformer to be located on John Quincy Adams Road in the City of Taunton. The Assistant City Clerk stated that a map of the location has been included.
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..”
Hearing: On the petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place five (5) new sole manholes, associated conduits and transformer to be located on John Quincy Adams Road in the City of Taunton
To open public input on this public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input on this public 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..”
On the petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place three (3) new sole manholes and associated conduits to be located on Myles Standish Boulevard in the City of Taunton. The Assistant City Clerk stated that a map of the location has been included.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
On the proposed amendment to the City's Housing Development Incentive Program (MGL c. 40V) in accordance with 760 CMR 66.08 and requesting a discussion and vote on a TIE request.
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..”
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..”
Resolution authorizing a Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 1141 County Street
To make the above listed communications a part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make the above listed communications a part of the record. So Voted..”
He discussed that this will be a tool for us to have market-rate housing in the City.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
Mayor O'Connell stated that there are several affordable housing projects going on in the City currently.
To close public input and adopt the order approving an amendment to the Housing Development Incentive Plan (HDIP) Zone and Map, as presented
Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, QuintalNo: Sanders
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and adopt the order approving an amendment to the Housing Development Incentive Plan (HDIP) Zone and Map, as presented. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Sanders was opposed. The motion passes..”
To close public input and adopt the order authorizing a Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement Pursuant to M.G.L. c.40V for premises at 1141 County Street (Parcel I.D. 118-7), as presented
Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, QuintalNo: Sanders
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and adopt the order authorizing a Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement Pursuant to M.G.L. c.40V for premises at 1141 County Street (Parcel I.D. 118-7), as presented. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Sanders was opposed. The motion passes..”
Com. from the Human Resources Director stating that the City is responsible to pay for medical costs of Police and Fire Disability Retirement
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 Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 94 Winthrop St
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Brad Fitzgerald P
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..”
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..”
For recommendations to be adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in Committee Reports
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned for recommendations to be adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in Committee Reports. … So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Petition submitted by Brad Fitzgerald P
To approve item #2 of the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned to approve item #2 of the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
To approve item #4 of the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
Yes: Borges, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Postell, Quintal, SandersNo: Dooner, Pottier
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve item #4 of the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor. Councilors Pottier and Dooner were opposed. The motion passed..”
Resolutions: Ordinance (or a first reading to be passed to a second reading AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE III
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
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