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June 17, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Coute, Phillip Duarte, Lawrence Quintal, Barry Sanders, David Pottier, Scott Martin, Estele Borges, John McCaul
Absent: Jeffrey Postell
Every vote, in order
Upon the petition submitted by the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the acceptance of a portion of Turner Street between Rhode Island Road and Highstone Street as a public way in the City of Taunton.
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted..”
Hearing: Upon the petition submitted by the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the acceptance of a portion of Turner Street between Rhode Island Road and Highstone Street as a public way in the City of Taun
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..”
Reappointment of Judith Chambers, 332 Dighton Avenue, Taunton to the Golf Course Commission for a term of one (1) year expiring June 30, 2026.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting to appear before the Finance and Salaries Committee on June 24, 2025 to review the proposed reserve fund transfers needed to cover unanticipated expenditures.
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 City Solicitor submitting a communication dated June 2, 2025 regarding changes to Xfinity Services which the Law Department has received from Xfinity.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor submitting a communication dated June 2, 2025 regarding changes to Xfinity Services which the Law Department has received from Xfinity
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from the Police Chief requesting that the Municipal Council request a certification for two (2) Police Officers from the Department of Human Resources.
To approve and refer to the City Clerk to request
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve and refer to the City Clerk to request. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Planner regarding the retirement buyout of Michele Restino.
To send the appropriate scroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made to send the appropriate scroll. So Voted..”
7 Com. from the City Solicitor regarding the proposed agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on June 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on June 24, 2025. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Solicitor regarding the successful collective bargaining negotiations with the Public Employees Local Union 1144A.
To refer to the Committee of the Whole for an executive session on June 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole for an executive session on June 24, 2025. So Voted..”
Com. from the Assistant City Solicitor requesting that the proposed gas line easement with Eversource, over Parcel 66-11, be referred to the Public Property Committee for consideration on June 24, 2025.
To refer to the Committee on Public Property at the Chair's discretion
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property at the Chair's discretion. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Engineer regarding participation in MassDOT's All-Way Stop Control Program.
To refer to Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills pages #10 through #13 for either June 24, 2025 or July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills pages #10 through #13 for either June 24, 2025 or July 1, 2025. 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..”
Councilor Pottier stated that the City Solicitor recommended that item #3 in the Committee of the Whole be taken as a separate item for a vote of the Council.
To approve the Order of Taking and related , taking plans for the Scadding Street over the snake River Bridge Replacement project
Yes: Borges, Coute, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Quintal, SandersAbstained: PottierAbsent: Postell
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Order of Taking and related , taking plans for the Scadding Street over the snake River Bridge Replacement project on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Pottier voted present. Councilor Postell was absent. The motion passes..”
Resolutions: NONE
To refer this matter to the Board of Health for ADA Compliance and for the Council to receive a report in 2 weeks
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned to refer this matter to the Board of Health for ADA Compliance and for the Council to receive a report in 2 weeks. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
To refer to the Department of Public Works regarding road issues in the area of 132 Tremont Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Department of Public Works regarding road issues in the area of 132 Tremont Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Department of Public Works regarding the status of the pavement plan for Country Way
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Department of Public Works regarding the status of the pavement plan for Country Way. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Mayor O'Connell stated that this matter was discussed today and they are on the next phase.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief for a discussion regarding having the Police Department educate the public on the Noise Ordinance
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief for a discussion regarding having the Police Department educate the public on the Noise Ordinance. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
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