MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
April 30, 2024
18 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
He stated that the sidewalks are not in good condition. ·He stated that there are no speed limit nor stop signs in the development.
To refer this matter to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this matter to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
On the joint petition of Verizon New England, Inc. and Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place one ( 1) new joint pole location, 51 S on Fremont Street in the City of Taunton.
To open the hearing and invite the interested party into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the interested party into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Hearing: On the joint petition of Verizon New England, Inc
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
Chris Boucher stated that they need to relocate this pole because of the B.P. project. He stated that the new driveway off of Hart Street has the pole located in the middle of the driveway. He stated that they are relocating it closer to Hart's Four Corners.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. 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..”
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 joint petition of Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to relocate one (1) joint pole location, EL71 21' on Hart Street in the City of Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
Com. from Mayor 0' Connell stating that in consultation with the City Clerk and the Law Office, the attached form agenda is being offered for consideration
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..”
Resolution indicating their support
To adopt the Resolution
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt the Resolution. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department is seeking to expand the allowable uses of the Veteran Donation fund. They are seeking approval of rental assistance to be an allowable expense to the account.
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 Mayor O'Connell stating that in response to the Public Input regarding Colonial Estates and Oak Hill on April I 6, 2024, they have determined it would be best for City stakeholders to present the information to Council
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..”
Petitions: Antique Dealer License - RENEWALS I
To refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Brigitta Hart, 65 Azalea Dr., E. Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 65 Azalea Dr., East 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..”
Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Kelly Piontek, 350 Harvey St., Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 350 Harvey St., 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..”
Resolutions: Order (or a first reading to be passed to a second reading FY25 Total Budget - City of Taunton Sal Total Bud et General Government $ 4,971,085
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted..”
New Business:
To request an update from the Mayor's Office regarding the City Charter
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to request an update from the Mayor's Office regarding the City Charter. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
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