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January 7, 2025
16 recorded votes, 1 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
She stated that her office will follow up with them tomorrow.
To refer the issue on corner lot permits to the Committee on Zoning for further discussion
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer the issue on corner lot permits to the Committee on Zoning for further discussion. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
The City Clerk read a communication from Mayor 0' Connell regarding an update on the Washington and Jackson Street intersection.
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..”
The City Clerk stated that there will be an election of Municipal Council President.
To elect Councilor Martin as the Council President
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier motioned to elect Councilor Martin as the Council President. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. The motion passes..” (Motion: Pottier)
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department would like the opportunity to provide the Council with an update on the results of quarter two fiscal year 2025 on January 28, 2025 in the Committee on Finance and Salaries.
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 stating that the Finance Department is seeking approval to pay a prior year bill in the amount of $21, 048 .13, as well as a reserve fund transfer to cover the amount.
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 stating that the Finance Department is requesting a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $90,000.00 for the School Department.
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 Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property on Winthrop Street, Map 89, Lot 188, for the construction of 4 mixed use buildings totaling 19
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Councilor Chris Coute regarding information from the Volunteers of America Massachusetts (VOAMASS) for housing for veterans.
To refer to this evening's meeting of the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to this evening's meeting of the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Com. from the Clerk of Committees regarding a Parliamentary Workshop on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.
To receive and place on file, as well as to send to all of the Boards
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file, as well as to send to all of the Boards. So Voted..”
Com. from Priscilla Matton, Superintendent, Bristol County Mosquito Control regarding the Annual Report for 2024.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Dennis Proulx, Vietnam Veteran, 117 Scadding Street, Taunton regarding homeless veterans.
To refer to the Committee on Military & Veterans Affairs
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Military & Veterans Affairs. So Voted..”
Petitions: Special Permit Petition submitted by Gregory S
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..”
Petitions: Special Permit Petition submitted by Gregory S
To approve the vote taken during the Committee on Public Property
Yes: Borges, Coute, Martin, McCaul, Postell, QuintalNo: Duarte, Pottier, Sanders
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the vote taken during the Committee on Public Property. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, six (6) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors McCaul, Borges, Martin, Quintal, Postell and Coute), three (3) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Pottier, Sanders and Duarte). The motion passes..”
Resolutions: NONE
To refer her idea discussed on November 24th for the utilization of the former Maxham School for potential veteran housing to the discussion in the Committee on Public Property, as well as the future plans of the school
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer her idea discussed on November 24th for the utilization of the former Maxham School for potential veteran housing to the discussion in the Committee on Public Property, as well as the future plans of the school. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer Hopewell School to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer Hopewell School to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
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