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June 11, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists seven councilors and says Councilor Quintal was absent. It does not mention Councilor Sanders, but the roll calls say eight councilors were present. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
Present: John McCaul, Estele Borges, Scott Martin, David Pottier, Jeffrey Postell, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: Barry Sanders, Lawrence Quintal
During the meeting:
- Councilor Sanders arrived at the meeting
Every vote, in order
On the petition submitted by Lynda Stevens, 17 Glebe 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 17 Glebe Street, Taunton.
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 submitted by Lynda Stevens, 17 Glebe 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/
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..”
The Assistant City Clerk read a communication from Lynda Stevens stating that she will no longer need a Kennel License as she will only have three (3) dogs at her residence of 17 Glebe Street, which will include Copper, Penny and Bella.
To allow the applicant to withdraw without prejudice and to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to allow the applicant to withdraw without prejudice and to close the hearing. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges confirmed with Roger Westgate, Jr. that this is not near the fenced in area where the dogs are kept.
To open the hearing for public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing for public input. So Voted..”
Cindy Hammond, 52 Turner Street, East Taunton, stated that she has no issues with the dogs and is in support of the kennel license.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input. So Voted..”
Councilor Sanders arrived at the meeting. Councilor Sanders stated that he has reviewed the application and that they have a good operation and are in compliance with their new kennel license requirements for fencing.
To close the hearing, grant the petition and have Animal Control check-in in 6 months
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing, grant the petition and have Animal Control check-in in 6 months. So Voted..”
Mayor O'Connell stated that they are only one of two gateway cities to have a AA+ rating and expressed gratitude to the 3 Finance Team for achieving this significant status.
To receive and place on file with the Council's thanks and congratulations
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file with the Council's thanks and congratulations. So Voted..”
appointment of Fred Comaglia at this time
To approve Fred Cornaglia as the Commissioner of Public Works for a two year term, expiring in August 2026
The minutes say 8 councilors were present for this roll call, but list 7 at the start of the meeting. The minutes give the count (7–1), but the names in the minutes don’t match it, so individual votes aren’t shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Fred Cornaglia as the Commissioner of Public Works for a two year term, expiring in August 2026. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor, Councilor Duarte was opposed. So Voted. Councilor Quintal was absent..”
Com. from the Fire Chief requesting that Civil Service ·Lists for one (1) Deputy Fire Chief, one (1) Fire Captain and four (4) Fire Lieutenants be created to fill anticipated vacancies forthcoming for the newly formed Ladder Comp
To refer to the City Clerk to request such lists
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to request such lists. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Special Permit from Section 440 Attachment #1 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Renewal of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in a Rura
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Auditor stating that per M
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..”
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 Mary Ellen Blue, Rodman for Kids, 10 Lincoln Road, Foxboro requesting permission to Conduct the 33rd Annual Rodman Ride for Kids
To authorize the Council President to sign
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the Council President to sign. So Voted..”
Com. from Attorney Richard E
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..”
Petitions: Marijuana License - RENEWALS 1
To refer to the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the list as read 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..”
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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