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December 3, 2024
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Estele Borges, Scott Martin, David Pottier, Barry Sanders, Lawrence Quintal, Jeffrey Postell, Phillip Duarte, Christopher Coute
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Hearing: NONE
To refer to the Mayor's Office to invite Detective Kramer and the other members of the Police Department that were involved in the incident into the Council Chambers for recognition
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Mayor's Office to invite Detective Kramer and the other members of the Police Department that were involved in the incident into the Council Chambers for recognition. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Com. from the Water Superintendent stating that as of November 22, 2024, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been declared by the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be at a Level 3 Critical Drought Level for all of M
To receive and place on file, as well as to post the information on the City's website
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file, as well as to post the information on the City's website. So Voted..”
Com. from Councilor McCaul regarding initiatives to reduce costs for taxpayers to help offset the ride in property taxes.
To refer this letter to the Committee of the Whole when the Council President sees fit
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer this letter to the Committee of the Whole when the Council President sees fit. So Voted..”
Com. from Rhonda Laflamme, Bracts & Pistils, LLC, 144 West Britannia Street, Bldg. #4, Suites 5 & 6, Taunton, MA 02780 requesting a Host Community Agreement Waiver.
To approve the waiver
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the waiver. So Voted..”
1. ACME Fabrication & Equipment Leasing, LLC, 91 Arlington Street, Taunton 2. Advantage Automotive, 600 Winthrop Street, Taunton 3. Taunton Tire & Auto Service, Inc., 491 West Water Street, Taunton 4. Winthrop Street Motors, Inc., 347 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..”
1. E T Auto LLC -dba- Euro Tech Auto, 420 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..”
Petitions: Class II License - RENEWALS: 1
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..”
Resolutions: NONE
To refer to the Chief Financial Officer to provide the cost of weatherizing, insuring, and maintaining the Taunton Nursing Home building over the winter due to the City Council's lack of timely action with respect to the future of the property
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte motioned to refer to the Chief Financial Officer to provide the cost of weatherizing, insuring, and maintaining the Taunton Nursing Home building over the winter due to the City Council's lack of timely action with respect to the future of the property. So Voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
To refer to the Law Department to draft an amendment to the Municipal Council Rules and Orders requiring New Business items to be placed on the agenda unless related to public safety
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte motioned to refer to the Law Department to draft an amendment to the Municipal Council Rules and Orders requiring New Business items to be placed on the agenda unless related to public safety. So Voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole, the Committee on Zoning and the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and invite the Law Department to discuss this matter
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole, the Committee on Zoning and the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and invite the Law Department to discuss this matter. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole, in light of the recent 9. 7% residential real estate property tax increase, to meet with the Mayor's Administration & OECD to discuss ways to super charge new growth initiatives and beef up the successful marketable properties program, to help offset current/future . residential real estate property tax increases
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole, in light of the recent 9. 7% residential real estate property tax increase, to meet with the Mayor's Administration & OECD to discuss ways to super charge new growth initiatives and beef up the successful marketable properties program, to help offset current/future . residential real estate property tax increases. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee on Police and License to discuss preventing commercial vehicles from traveling on Lothrop St. within the next 60 days
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee on Police and License to discuss preventing commercial vehicles from traveling on Lothrop St. within the next 60 days. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the City of Taunton Chief Technology Officer for an update on Permiteyes within 90 days
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the City of Taunton Chief Technology Officer for an update on Permiteyes within 90 days. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the City Planner & the Chief Technology Officer for an update/timeline on the roll out of Permiteyes software for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board and Conservation Commission permitting within 90 days
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the City Planner & the Chief Technology Officer for an update/timeline on the roll out of Permiteyes software for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board and Conservation Commission permitting within 90 days. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the Board of Health Executive Director and the Chief Technology Officer for an update/timeline on the roll out of Permiteyes software for the Board of Health Permits within 90 days
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the Board of Health Executive Director and the Chief Technology Officer for an update/timeline on the roll out of Permiteyes software for the Board of Health Permits within 90 days. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and to get a report within 90 days on the cost to bring the sewer from Prospect Hill Street to Lothrop Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and to get a report within 90 days on the cost to bring the sewer from Prospect Hill Street to Lothrop Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee on Veterans Affairs to meet with the Chief Financial Officer for a discussion on funding availability and options for Veterans housing and invite the Director of Veterans Affairs
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee on Veterans Affairs to meet with the Chief Financial Officer for a discussion on funding availability and options for Veterans housing and invite the Director of Veterans Affairs. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee on DPW and OECD for a discussion on including either traffic lights and/or intersection changes at the intersection of Bay Street and Whittenton Street, as well as the intersection of Bay Street and West Britannia Street, in conjunction with any approvals for the Whittenton Mills development project
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee on DPW and OECD for a discussion on including either traffic lights and/or intersection changes at the intersection of Bay Street and Whittenton Street, as well as the intersection of Bay Street and West Britannia Street, in conjunction with any approvals for the Whittenton Mills development project. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
Councilor Duarte stated they are currently in the Capital Improvement Budget submission process, therefore, if there are additional improvements that the animal shelter is requesting funding for, they should be in that process with the Chief Financial Officer.
To refer to the Chief Financial Officer to ensure that the animal shelter is a part of the Capital Improvement Budget
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Chief Financial Officer to ensure that the animal shelter is a part of the Capital Improvement Budget. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
Resolutions: NONE
To refer to the Committee on DPW for an update on current priority road improvements plans for the 2025 construction season
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee on DPW for an update on current priority road improvements plans for the 2025 construction season. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for an update from the Law Department on the status of the Mashpee Wampanaog Taunton casino (executive session if needed) within 60 days, as well as the status of the payments that are due to the City
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole for an update from the Law Department on the status of the Mashpee Wampanaog Taunton casino (executive session if needed) within 60 days, as well as the status of the payments that are due to the City. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for an update from OECD on the successful rent rebate program
From the minutes
“Councilor Coute motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole for an update from OECD on the successful rent rebate program. So Voted..” (Motion: Coute)
So Voted.
To refer to the Safety Officer regarding speed enforcement on Court Street by the Boys & Girls Club
From the minutes
“Councilor Martin motioned to refer to the Safety Officer regarding speed enforcement on Court Street by the Boys & Girls Club. So Voted..” (Motion: Martin)
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