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September 10, 2024
33 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
She discussed that this is a process and nothing has been decided yet.
To recess at 7:49pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 7:49pm. So Voted..”
On the petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc
To reopen the hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reopen 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..”
Reappointment of Roy Lederman, 96 Old Colony Avenue, East Taunton to the Department of Human Services Board of Directors for a term of one (1) year expiring in August 2025.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Fire Chief requesting to pay several outstanding prior fiscal year pending invoices submitted late to his office in Fiscal Year 2025.
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 Chief Financial Officer requesting the opportunity to meet with the Finance and Salaries Committee on September 17, 2024 to provide an update on the Mayor's Worthy Cause donation 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 Councilor Borges requesting that they pause any plans to sell the surplus of William Street, Map 67, Lot 104, totaling 5
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Councilor Borges regarding her concern for the decision made by the Committee on Public Properties to surplus and sell 745 John Hancock Road.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works providing additional information related to the groundwater discharge project and wastewater treatment plant upgrades to expand the City's sewer capacity and effluent f
To refer this matter to the Committee of the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to refer this matter to the Committee of the Department of Public Works. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Com. Senior Vice President of the BETA Group, Inc. to provide a response concerning wastewater.
To refer to the Committee of the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Planner regarding Article XIII sections 440-1301 through 440-1311 of the Zoning Ordinance, which are the City's Special Flood Hazard and Floodplain Overlay Districts
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..”
Com. from the Director of Compliance & Security, Tree Market, LLC -dba- Greatest Hits Cannabis Co., 9 Cape Road, Taunton, MA requesting a Host Community Agreement Waiver.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer regarding the recent discussions for the property disposition and real estate related to the successful Marketable Properties Program (MPP) 6 that the City formally adopted on June 20, 2023.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Department of Public Works Commissioner requesting a meeting with the Municipal Council Solid Waste Sub-Committee to continue discussions and present on the City's current solid waste curbside collection process, Pa
To refer to the Committee on Solid Waste
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Solid Waste. So Voted..”
Com. from the Special Assistant City Solicitor regarding the proposed conveyance by the Taunton Development Corporation to the City of Taunton of various "odd lots" within the Myles Standish Industrial park.
To refer to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Com. from Pastor Fred Babiczuk, St. Anthony's Parish, 126 School St., Taunton requesting approval for a procession on a public way and also respectfully request a police escort. The procession will be on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:00pm.
To approve the request and send to the Police Chief to arrange a detail
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request and send to the Police Chief to arrange a detail. So Voted..”
Hours of Operation License - RENEWALS 1. MPG Corporation -dba- Garrett's Family Market located at 231 Broadway, 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..”
2. Bobby's Place, Inc. located at 60 Weir 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..”
3. Broadway Quick & Clean Car Wash, Inc. located at 175 Broadway, 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..”
4. E-Z Clean Laundry Center Inc. located at 173 Broadway, 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..”
5. E-Z Clean Laundry Center Inc. located at 11 Tremont 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..”
6. E-Z Clean Laundry Center Inc. located at 89 Winthrop 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..”
Com. from the City Planner regarding Article XIII sections 440-1301 through 440-1311 of the Zoning Ordinance, which are the City's Special Flood Hazard and Floodplain Overlay Districts
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..”
Com. from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works providing additional information related to the groundwater discharge project and wastewater treatment plant upgrades to expand the City's sewer capacity and effluent f
To refer to the Committee on Public Property for an update on the Taunton Nursing Home
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Public Property for an update on the Taunton Nursing Home. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from the Special Assistant City Solicitor regarding the proposed conveyance by the Taunton Development Corporation to the City of Taunton of various "odd lots" within the Myles Standish Industrial park
To refer to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. *Fats, Oils, and Grease, Variance Request Form (SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS)
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted..”
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT REVIEW BOARD Chapter 10, Article X, Section 10-40 through 10-42 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REVIEW BOARD Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton an
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 Postell was absent..”
13 Councilor Borges requested that the City of Taunton contact the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to secure the property on Stevens Street.
To refer to the Mayor's Office and the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office and the Law Department. So Voted..”
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT REVIEW BOARD Chapter 10, Article X, Section 10-40 through 10-42 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REVIEW BOARD Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton an
To refer to the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Law Department. So Voted..”
Councilor Borges requested an update on the Lake Sabbatia milfoil and smart weed control from Mayor's Office.
To refer to the Committee of the Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole. So Voted..”
She stated that four (4) residents brought this to her attention and she has provided those names to Deputy Chief Bastis.
To refer to the Committee on the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Fire Department. So Voted..”
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