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March 25, 2025
10 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
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To endorse the proposed plan effective June 11, 2025, with the exception that wards 2A and 5A, the Hopewell School and St
Yes: Borges, Martin, Pottier, SandersNo: Coute, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, Quintal
From the minutes
“Motion was made to endorse the proposed plan effective June 11, 2025, with the exception that wards 2A and 5A, the Hopewell School and St. Andrew the Apostle, be moved immediately if it is absolutely necessary. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, four (4) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Sanders, Pottier, Martin and Borges), five (5) Councilors were opposed (Councilors Coute, Duarte, Postell, Quintal and McCaul). The motion does not pass..”
The motion does not pass.
To approve the changes as presented by the Elections Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made . to approve the changes as presented by the Elections Director. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. The motion passes..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Operational Budget Request
To move approval of pages #1 through #5 to appear before the Council as a Whole on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval of pages #1 through #5 to appear before the Council as a Whole on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor stating that the Administration has reached an agreement with the Public Employees Local Union (1144B) for a successful collective bargaining agreement
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for an executive session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole for an executive session. So Voted..”
Com. from Jeremy America, President, Nexus Homes, LLC requesting approval to waive the five year moratorium on Glebe Street.
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
Billiard Table License - Renewal 1. Bobby's Place, Inc. located at 60-62 Weir Street, Taunton (2-tables) 2. Will-O-Bee Inc. - dba - Willy J's Pub located at 599 Winthrop Street, Taunton (3- tables)
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..”
Second Hand Article License - New 1. Me Myself and I located at 87 Plain Street, 2" Floor, Taunton (ONLINE ONLY)
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..”
Requesting Demolition Petition submitted by Brian Ratcliffe, 4 Dale Street, Taunton, MA 02780 and others (23 verified signatures) requesting immediate demolition of a condemned property located at 23 Couch Street, Taunton, MA 02780.
To refer to the Neighborhood Revitalization Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Neighborhood Revitalization Task Force. 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 enter into executive session at 8:13pm per the communication
From the minutes
“Motion was made to enter into executive session at 8:13pm per the communication. It was stated that the Council will not be returning and will adjourn in executive : session, and to invite Paul Arikian to attend the executive session. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor..”
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