MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
May 14, 2024
23 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, John McCaul
Absent: Estele Borges
Every vote, in order
On the petition submitted by Kelly Piontek, 350 Harvey Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the issuance of a personal Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal use/dogs, NOT BUSINESS USE, at 350 Harvey Street, Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
The City Clerk read a communication from Kelly Piontek requesting to withdraw her petition as she feels her yard set-up is not acceptable for Maggie and her needs. She has decided to rehome Maggie and will no longer need a kennel license.
To receive the commentary as part of the record, to allow the applicant to withdraw the petition with no prejudice and to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive the commentary as part of the record, to allow the applicant to withdraw the petition with no prejudice and to close the hearing. So Voted..”
On the petition submitted by Bronwyn Bleakley and David Feria, 77 Morgan Drive, Taunton, MA 02780 for the issuance of a personal Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3-24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License for personal u
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..”
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..”
Appointment of Marilva Wedge, 20 Cedar Street, Taunton to serve on the Parking Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of Manuel Spencer which expires in June 2024.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Director of Procurement stating that the Procurement Department is requesting additional funds from the reserve fund transfer account in the amount of $7,500.00 in the Advertising line item within the Department of Procurement Budget.
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 City Planner regarding the FY2024 third quarter update on the implementation of the ADA transition report
To refer to the Committee on Americans with Disabilities Compliance
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Americans with Disabilities Compliance. So Voted..”
Com. from the Police Chief stating that they have two vacancies with the Police Department due to patrolmen retirements
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 Water Superintendent stating that the Taunton Water Division would like to address the recent U
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 the DPW Commissioner stating that the Department of Public Works would like to inform them of an important update regarding the management of outstanding water and sewer bills within the City of Taunton
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Building Commissioner regarding property maintenance concerns at 170 Hart Street.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor stating that after consulting with the Election's Director, they are submitting a request that all election officers appointed under M
To adopt the order as presented
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt the order as presented. So Voted..”
Com. from Father, Thiago M. Santos, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 80 Bay Street, Taunton requesting permission to hold a procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 2, 2024 from 11 :30AM until 2:30PM.
To approve and refer to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and refer to the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Petitions: Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1
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 Licenses - NEW 1. Petition submitted by Roger Westgate, Sr., 54 Turner Street, East Taunton for a NEW Grade 3 (13+ Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 54 Turner Street, 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..”
2. Petition submitted by Lynda Stevens, 17 Glebe Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 17 Glebe Street, 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: Ordinance for a third reading to he ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE III
To ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. Councilor Borges was absent..”
To ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted..”
Councilor Quintal stated that he received a letter from a resident who recently retired and enjoys fishing on Lake Sabbatia. He stated that the resident wanted to see if there would be any consideration for the kiosk fee for those who are retired and visit the lake frequently.
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..”
Resolutions: Ordinance for a third reading to he ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE III
To ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. Councilor Borges was absent..”
To ordain
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. Councilor Borges was absent..”
From the official minutes kept by the Taunton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Taunton Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. Most items pass by voice (“So voted”), and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Taunton Municipal Council page (taunton-ma.gov). Former councilors show initials.
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