MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 4, 2024
26 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
Mayor O'Connell stated that they are very proud of the students and wish them the best of luck.
For the Council to extend their congratulations to the recipients
From the minutes
“Council President Pottier motioned for the Council to extend their congratulations to the recipients. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
So Voted.
For the Clerk of Committees to send a letter on behalf of the Council to the recipients with their congratulations
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned for the Clerk of Committees to send a letter on behalf of the Council to the recipients with their congratulations. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
appointment of Carolyn Basler and that as the designated community representative, Ms
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department routinely monitors financial news and noticed over the past several months an increase in reports of communities experiencing difficulties related to finan
To refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole on June 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole on June 25, 2024. So Voted..”
appointment of Carolyn Basler and that as the designated community representative, Ms
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department routinely monitors financial news and noticed over the past several months an increase in reports of communities experiencing difficulties related to finan
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..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department is pleased to announce the completion of the FY2023 Audit and ACFR Submission
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. So Voted..”
Com. from the Director of Human Resources regarding an update on the City's Safety Program
For the Council to afford its congratulations and thanks for the noteworthy program
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Council to afford its congratulations and thanks for the noteworthy program. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Planner stating that the recent change to the Site Plan Review process has removed the DIRB from the process. As a result, this Board no longer serves any purpose and he recommends and requests that the Ordinance be repealed.
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..”
Com. from Jared Homer, School Counselor, Taunton High School expressing gratitude for their participation at their recent Career Exploration Fair at Taunton High School
To place 4 this letter and the previous letter into Ms
From the minutes
“Motion was made to place 4 this letter and the previous letter into Ms. Kazlauskas's file and also that the Council expresses its appreciation. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department routinely monitors financial news and noticed over the past several months an increase in reports of communities experiencing difficulties related to finan
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..”
Com. from Jared Homer, School Counselor, Taunton High School expressing gratitude for their participation at their recent Career Exploration Fair at Taunton High School
To refer to the Police Department and the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Police Department and the Fire Department. So Voted..”
Antique Dealer, Old Gold and Second Hand Licenses - RENEWALS 1. Taunton Antique Center, Inc. located at 19 Main Street, Taunton.
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..”
Junk Collector License - RENEWAL 1. DeBrum Salvage located at 57 Stevens Street, East Taunton.
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..”
Petition submitted by Tim Johnson, Propane Plus, requesting a NEW flammable storage license in the name Taunton Owner LLC, 303 Peachtree Ctr
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..”
Application for a Marijuana Retailer - RENEWAL Application submitted by Tower Three, LLC for a renewal of their Marijuana Cultivator License located at 30 Sherwood Drive, Taunton.
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..”
Personal Kennel Licenses - NEW Petition submitted by Maria C. Costa, 32 Purchase Street, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 32 Purchase 5 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..”
Pole Location Sole petition submitted by TMLP proposing to place one new sole electric street light aluminum standard #8; to be relocated 21.5' on Revolutionary Drive, 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..”
Street Acceptance Petition submitted by Justin Whitney, President, ASW Group, LLC, 31 Berryfield Road, Yarmouth, Maine requesting approval of Johnny Mac Way as an accepted street in the City of 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..”
Petition submitted by Tim Johnson, Propane Plus, requesting a NEW flammable storage license in the name Taunton Owner LLC, 303 Peachtree Ctr
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..”
Sewer Extension Petition submitted by Carl Capelo, Manager, Capital Development Company, LLC, 37 Taunton Green #1215, Taunton requesting approval for a sewer extension on Highland Avenue, Taunton.
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..”
Resolutions: Order to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton will amend the City of Taunton's Helping Hand Program Fund as follows: • Allow for emergency home repairs for qualifying individuals of an amo
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. Councilor Borges was absent..”
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. Councilor Borges was absent..”
AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE II
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
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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