MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
August 27, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Kelly Dooner, Phillip Duarte, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, David Pottier, Scott Martin, Estele Borges, John McCaul
Absent: Jeffrey Postell
Every vote, in order
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor. So Voted..”
Dello Russo discussed that the apprenticeship opportunity allows them to think about succession planning, as well as allowing them to work on team building and areas for improvement.
To revert back to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert back to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor regarding a communication dated August 9, 2024 which the Law Department has received from Xfinity with information about changes to Xfinity TV services.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board regarding a Special Permit/Site Plan Review for property on Cape Road, property I.D. 71-3 submitted by Pierre Ibrahim. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this proposal on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30PM.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
3 Com. from the City Solicitor submitting a response for Assessor Parcel 29-14, Lot 77E Prince Henry Drive.
To dispense Pages 4 and 5
From the minutes
“Motion was made to dispense Pages 4 and 5. So Voted..”
Com. from William M. Miller and Elizabeth E. LaCombe, 488 Crane Avenue South, Taunton expressing opposition to the proposed rezoning of Lot 29-14 Prince Henry Drive.
To dispense Page 6
From the minutes
“Motion was made to dispense Page 6. So Voted..”
Hours of Operation - RENEWAL 1. Creative Fitness Solutions, Inc. located at 225 Cape Highway, 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..”
Class II License - NEW 1. Petition submitted by Abdelaziz Moussali, 790 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for a NEW Class II License for Aziz Tires & Auto Repair to be located at 94 Fremont 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..”
2. Petition submitted by Arthur Passias, President/CEO and Fotios Passias, Vice President of New World Motor Sales, Inc., 150 Richmond St., Raynham, MA 02767 for a NEW Class II License to be located at 396 Winthrop 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..”
Councilor Borges requested an update on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
To refer to the Mayor's Office
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office. So Voted..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. *Fats, Oils, and Grease, Variance Request Form (SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS)
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
New Business:
To invite the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School pro.iect management team in for an update on the building and road infrastructure around school
From the minutes
“Councilor Martin motioned to invite the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School pro.iect management team in for an update on the building and road infrastructure around school. So Voted..” (Motion: Martin)
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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