MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
October 22, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Scott Martin, Barry Sanders, Phillip Duarte, Kelly Dooner
Absent: Estele Borges, David Pottier, Lawrence Quintal, Jeffrey Postell
Every vote, in order
Hearing: On the petition submitted by Octavio and Keri Sousa, 85 Meaghan Circle, East Taunton, MA 02718 for the issuance of a personal Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3- 24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
On the petition submitted by Taylor Brewer, 75 Plain 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 75 Plain Street, Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
Hearing: On the petition submitted by Octavio and Keri Sousa, 85 Meaghan Circle, East Taunton, MA 02718 for the issuance of a personal Kennel License per City Ordinance Section 3- 24 to allow a Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Kennel License
To continue the hearing for one week
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue the hearing for one week. So Voted..”
Councilor Sanders stated that he spoke with the petitioners and due to the number of Councilors absent, they are requesting a one week continuance.
To continue the hearing for one week
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue the hearing for one week. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Planner regarding the FY2024 end of the year update, as well as the first quart of FY2025 update on the implementation of the ADA transition report.
To refer to the Committee on the Americans with Disabilities Compliance
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Americans with Disabilities Compliance. So Voted..”
Com. from the Assistant Executive Director of Retirement regarding the Superannuation of Mark Brady, an employee of the Taunton Police Department on December 27, 2024.
To move approval and send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval and send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department would like the opportunity to provide the Council with the results from the City Auditor's Internal Audit Program implemented by their team this past fiscal year.
To refer to the Committee on Finances and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finances and Salaries. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor stating that per the Council's vote on October 8, 2024, they have included the revised deeds for the conveyance of the Soper Property on Williams Street and Lot 77E Off of Crane Avenue South/Prince He
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 Susan M. Tosti, 151 Fremont Street, Taunton expressing her concerns regarding the railroad operations and siding located between West Britannia Street and Fremont Street.
To refer to the Mayor's Office and for the Council to receive an update on the results
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office and for the Council to receive an update on the results. So Voted..”
Com. from Susan M
To refer to the Mayor's Office and for the Council to receive an update on the results
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office and for the Council to receive an update on the results. So Voted..”
Com. from Joseph Silva, 153 Fremont Street, Taunton expressing his concerns regarding the railroad.
To refer to the Mayor's Office
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office. So Voted..”
Petitions: Class II License RENEWALS: 1
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..”
1. Harry's Auto Wrecking, Inc. -dba- Harry's Auto Wrecking, 68 Whitsborough 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..”
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..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a third 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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