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October 29, 2024
21 recorded votes, 2 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, Estele Borges, John McCaul
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Hearing: Continued Hearing #1: 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
To continue the hearing and invite the applicant into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue the hearing and invite the applicant into the enclosure. So Voted..”
To make this communication a part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make this communication a part of the record. So Voted..”
Councilor Sanders discussed that whether it is a physical fence or an invisible fence, it will only work well if it is maintained.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
He discussed that he is on the Board of Trustees for their development and there have been no complaints about the family nor their dogs.
To close public input and grant the license
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and grant the license. 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 BUSINE
To reopen the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reopen the hearing. So Voted..”
Councilor Sanders discussed that whether it is a physical fence or an invisible fence, it will only work well if it is maintained.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
He stated that there are other neighbors in the area who have similar concerns.
To close public input and invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and invite Mr. Massa into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Brewer stated that she has had five (5) dogs since January of last year.
To grant the kennel license with the petitioner coming back in 90 days to reevaluate with a report from the Police Department and the Animal 5 Control Officers, as well a report on the fencing and all of the other remedies that have been put into place, and that the Animal Control Officer report back to them immediately if there are any issues
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the kennel license with the petitioner coming back in 90 days to reevaluate with a report from the Police Department and the Animal 5 Control Officers, as well a report on the fencing and all of the other remedies that have been put into place, and that the Animal Control Officer report back to them immediately if there are any issues. So Voted..”
On the petition of Attorney Edmund J
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 stated that maps of the location have been included.
To make the above listed communications and plans a part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make the above listed communications and plans a part of the record. So Voted..”
So Voted.
To recess at 8:04pm
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 8:04pm. So Voted..”
Councilor Sanders discussed that whether it is a physical fence or an invisible fence, it will only work well if it is maintained.
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..”
Com. from the City Planner stating that he has attached a set of proposed zoning changes for discussion with the Municipal Council
To refer to the Committee on Zoning for the November 12, 2024 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Zoning for the November 12, 2024 meeting. So Voted..”
8 Com. from the Assistant Executive Director of Retirement regarding the retirement for Superannuation of Leonard J. Williams, an employee of the Taunton Fire Department on January 18, 2025.
To receive and place on file and to send the appropriate scroll to thank Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and to send the appropriate scroll to thank Mr. Williams for his years of service. So Voted..”
1. Bristol Motors, 147 Fremont Street, Taunton 2. Cambra Auto Sales, 117 Summer Street, Taunton 3. Gesner Auto Inc., 445 Winthrop Street, Taunton 4. Leo's Auto Sales & Service, 350 YzR Winthrop Street, Taunton 5. Loftus Auto City Inc., 450 Winthrop Street, Taunton
To refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
1. Arthur's Auto Junk Yard, 147 Fremont Street, Taunton 2. Automotive Recovery Services, Inc. -dba- Insurance Auto Auctions, 580 Myricks Street, East Taunton
To refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Petition submitted by Eastern Propane & Oil, 11 Forge Pkwy, Franklin, MA 02038 on behalf of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School for a NEW Flammable Storage License located at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, 20
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..”
Petition submitted by Eastern Propane & Oil, 11 Forge Pkwy, Franklin, MA 02038 on behalf of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School for a NEW Flammable Storage License located at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, 20
To endorse the vote
Yes: Borges, Dooner, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, Quintal, SandersNo: Duarte, Martin
From the minutes
“Motion was made to endorse the vote on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were 9 present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors McCaul, Borges, Pottier, Sanders, Quintal, Postell and Dooner), two (2) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Martin and Duarte). The motion passes..”
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To ordain
Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, QuintalNo: Sanders
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor, Councilor Sanders voted in opposition. The motion passes..”
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