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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 City Clerk's Office JANUARY 18, 2022 - 7:00 PM Notice of Posting INVOCATION Time: ~ /t? ~ /1n ROLL CALL Date: --/3 -Ji RECORDS OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC • Comments will be received for the record • Please state your name and address • Please limit comments to 3 minutes or less • Supplemental written comments may also be provided • Comments should be respectful and courteous HEARING - NONE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR- NONE APPOINTMENTS • Communication from Mayor O'Connell for Law Department Appointments • Reappointment of Stephaney Santiago, 17 Pine St., Taunton to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring January 2025. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. 1 Com. from Budget Director- Requesting a Meeting to Discuss B-P New Construction Project ($305,000,000.00) Pg.2 Com. from Assistant Executive Director of Retirement - Notifying of a Retirement Pg. 3 Com. from Police Chief - Requesting a List for Two Full-Time Police Officers Pg. 4-6 Com. from Water Supervisor- Notifying of a Buyout Pg. 7 Com. from City Auditor - Appointment of Assistant City Auditor Pg. 8 Com. from Special Assistant City Solicitor - Disciplinary Hearing Date Taunton Fire Department - Civil Service, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31 §41-45 Pg. 9-10 Com. from City Solicitor - Submitting Xfinity Correspondence COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - NONE PETITIONS Class II License - RENEWAL 1. City of Taunton, Requested by Chief Edward Walsh Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1. Frank's Good Times, Inc. located at 381 Winthrop St., Taunton (1 Table) Junk Collector's License - RENEWAL 1. William Butler Junk Collector located at 195 Field St., Taunton COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - NONE NEW BUSINESS • Council President Duarte requested a motion to refer to the Department of Public Works the placement of a rebound able crosswalk sign at the new crosswalk on Weir St. before Hill St. • Council President Duarte requested a motion to refer to the Safety Officer and City Engineer the intersection of Wales St. and Mason St. for potential safety improvements. • Councilor Borges requests a motion to meet with Detective William Rutherford and the City Planner to discuss Transient Vendor Licenses. • Councilor Borges requests that representatives from Aries Taunton Biosolids Gasification Project meet with the Solid Waste Committee to provide the Council with an update and presentation Rose Marie Blackwell City Clerk  City of Taunton Office of the Mayor Sfiaunna O'Conne{{ City J-fa{{ :Mayor 15 Summer Street 'T'aunton, Jvt.Jl 02780 'Ea Correira 'J'e[ (508) 821-1000 Cfiief of Staff 'Raafi.a 'Barter 1Jeyuty Cfriej of Staff (jiff 'I 'Enos 'Buaget 1Jirector January 12, 2022 Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Law Depa11ment Appointments Dear President Duaiie and Members of the Municipal Council, I am pleased to appoint Peter Winters as First Assistant City Solicitor, Tom Gay, Jr. as Second Assistant City Solicitor and David Gay as Special Assistant City Solicitor. I am thankful to the Law Department for the important work they do in service of our City and its residents. Our attorneys and legal assistants work long hours and utilize their impressive knowledge and expertise to provide guidance on a multitude of legal issues affecting our City. Their hard work does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Respectfully submitted, s Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  City of Taunton Office of the Mayor Sfiaunna O'Conne[[ City J{a[[ Mayor 15 Summer Street Taunton, Jvl..'A. 02780 'Ea Correira Te[ (508) 821-1000 Cfiief of Staff 'Raalia 'Barter 1Jeyuty Cfiief of Staff (ji[[ 'E 'Enos 'Buc{get 'Director January 13, 2022 Council President Phillip Duaite Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Honorable Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, Please be advised that I am reappointing Stephaney Santiago of 17 Pine Street, to serve on the Taunton Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years which will expire in January 2025 . Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  City of Taunton Office of the Mayor Sliaunna O'Conne(( CityJla(( Jvtayor 15 Summer Street 'Taunton, Jvt.'A. 02780 'Ea Correira 'Te[ (508) 821-1000 Cliief of Staff 'Raa~a 'Barter 'Deputy Cliief of Staff (ji{{ 'E 'Enos 'Biufget 'Director Januaiy 11, 2022 Honorable Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Municipal Council Members City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, Ma 02780 Re: B-P New Constmction Project ($305,000,000.00) Dear Mayor 0 'Connell and Municipal Council Members, Mr. Dello Russo, CFO, and I respectfully request a meeting with the Finance & Salaries Committee to discuss the financial implications and funding options of the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Project if the March 5, 2022 Ballot question is approved. We are hoping to discuss this matter at the Januaiy 25, 2022 meeting. Thank you in advance. Gill E. Enos Budget Director CC: P. Dello Russo, CFO  CITY OF TAUNTON Contributory Retirement System 104 Dean St., Suite 203 Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 (508) 821-1052 BOARD OF Fax (508) 821-1063 RETIREMENT CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE Dennis M. Smith DIRECTOR Paul J. Slivinski Thomas A. Bernier Ian D. Fortes ASSISTANT Gill E. Enos DIRECTOR Barry J. Amaral Karen Medeiros Januaiy 10, 2022 Mayor and Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Mayor and Councilors: Please be advised of the retirement for Accidental Disability of Lawrence Gantz an employee of the Taunton Fire Depaiiment on Januaiy 9, 2022 under the provisions set forth in Section #7 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Mr. Gantz's creditable service in the retirement system will total 19 years and 6 months. Please pay regular compensation and accumulated benefits up to January 8, 2022. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. cc: L. Gantz T. Bradshaw, Fire Chief Treasurer Auditor HR City Clerk file retirement letter  CITY OF TAUNTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF 23 SUMMER STREET EDWARD JAMES WALSH TAUNTON, MA 02780 (508)-821-1471 Januaty 12, 2022 The Honorable Shauna O'Connell, Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer Street. Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 As part of our continuing effort to staff the police department I am requesting that the Municipal Council request a list for two fulltime police officers. These positions are already funded and this request is based upon the fact we did not fill all of our positions on the last certification request. If you require further information, please feel free to contact me at 508-821-1471 or via email at chief@tauntonpd.com.  1 5. x ~ 8. = 1 ? 0 • Cl 0 ~:- City of Taunton 0 .c Department of Public Works 12 0 • x Inter-Office Memo 3 0 0 1 -· / ? CL!- 1 • ? 0 ~ Date: January 4, 2022 O• C To: Director of Human Resources, Amy Kazlauskas From: Water Supervisor, Michael Arruda 1 90 · 25 '·,. 8• = Subject: Anthony Martin retirement date January 2, 2022 I 1 • 5:;i2 , lJU ~:~ I 0 °c Anthony Martin hire date: 2/2/1987 pay rate $32.01 1 ·522 >\ Please verify the following: 3 2 • 0 1 :: ./ .,, ./ l 8 • 7 1 9 • 2 ;! ,.. Furlough Days: 15 ;B:OO (hOJ:ll'S) = 120:0~ '· 120.00 x $32.01 = $3,841.20 / \'Y\O\.X \:5 ,o Do .o n ,/ ........ .,_.... 0 °c Sick Days: 190.25..,,,.. X 8:00 ...... (hours)= 1,522:00 .....- ' 1,522.00 x $32.01 = $48,719.22 4 0 . 50 ',.· payable amount $13,000.0ll 8. / _.. Vacation Days: 40.50 X 8 (hours)= 324:00 -- 3 ?.h •OO -· .. 324.00 x 32':01 = $10,37t24 Longevity: 66 ~ - days X $12.6927 (30 year rate)= $837.7182 / -- t /1 0 ' "!' 7 1 • 2 4 3 2 1:. 32·0·1 -· 0 )( TOTAL DUE: $28,050.16 0 •c Paid check date January 13, 2022 66 ° xI Thank you, 1 2•69'.?7 -· / 8 3 7 ° '7 1 f; ? ,., I 0 °c 1 2 • 6 9 :? 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P, 0 0 • 1 ~ h 2 0 r:- (>  City of Taunton - Department of Public Works Vacation, Sick and Personal Detail Time Period: 7/01/2021 - 1/01/2022 Mtl'tll'l, Antbo~ II!>: 0832 Ml18 mate ~m. ot&eMcl) 212/!f 9B7(35) Ra~Rate 32.0~ Polltton Pumpl~ Station union 11/IUA LAB0RERS step 00 Effective ll>ate ·Action Amount Running.Balance Furlough Hours (Hours) .ctm.Yml .(Qm} Wed 6/30/2021 Balance Forward 120:00 15.00 Total Taken Houra o:oo Total Earned Houra 0:00 Personal Hours (Hours) CH ours) CDavsl Wed 6/30/2021 Balance Forward 18:00 2.25 Thu 7/1/2021 Ea med 40:00 58:00 7.25 Tue 8/3/2021 Taken 8:00 50:00 8.25 Tue 8/10/2021 Taken 8:00 42:00 5.25 Mon 8/30/2021 Taken 8:00 34:00 4.25 Tue 9/28/2021 Taken 8:00 26:00 3.25 Frt 10/8/2021 Taken 8:00 18:00 2.25 Tue 10/12/2021 Taken 8:00 10:00 1.25 Mon 10/25/2021 Taken 8:00 2:00 0.25 Thu 12/30/2021 Taken 2:00 0:00 0.00 Total Taken HOU18 58:00 Total Earned Houra 40:00 Sick Hours (Hours) .(liQw:§l ~ Wed 6/30/2021 Balance Forward 1806:00 225.75 Fri 7/9/2021 Taken 8:00 1798:00 224.75 Mon 7/1212021 Taken 8:00 1790:00 223.75 Fri 7/16/2021 Taken 8:00 1782:00 222.75 Wed 7/28/2021 Taken 8:00 1774:00 221.75 Sat 7/3112021 Earned 10:00 1784:00 223.00 -1 Mon 8/2/2021 Taken 8:00 1776:00 222.00 Mon 81912021 Taken 8:00 1768:00 221.00 Mon 8/23/2021 Taken 8:00 1760:00 220.00 Tue 8/24/2021 Taken 8:00 1752:00 219.00 Tue 8/31/2021 Earned 10:00 1762:00 220.25 Wed 91112021 Taken 8:00 1754:00 219.25 Thu 9/2/2021 Taken 8:00 1746:00 218.25 Wed 9/8/2021 Taken 8:00 1738:00 217.25 Mon 9/13/2021 Taken 8:00 1730:00 216.25 Mon 9/20/2021 Taken 8:00 1722:00 215.25 Tue 9/21/2021 Taken 8:00 1714:00 214.25 Mon 9/27/2021 Taken 8:00 1706:00 213.25 lihu 9/30/2021 Ea med 10:00 1716:00 214.50 Mon 10/4/2021 Taken 8:00 1708:00 213.50 Mon 10/18/2021 Taken 8:00 1700:00 212.50 Tue 10/19/2021 Taken 8:00 1692:00 211.50 Fri 10/22/2021 Taken 8:00 1684:00 210.50 Wed 10/27/2021 Taken 8:00 1676:00 209.50 Fri 10/29/2021 Taken 2:00 1674:00 209.25 Sun 10/31/2021 Earned 10:00 1684:00 210.50 Mon 11/1/2021 Taken 8:00 1676:00 209.50 Wed 11/3/2021 Taken 8:00 1668:00 208.50  City of Taunton - Department of Pu llclorks Vacation, Sick and Personal De ii Tlme•Perlod: 710112021 - 110112022 Fri 11/5/2021 Taken 8:00 207.50 Mon 11/8/2021 Taken 8:00 206.50 Fri 11/1212021 Taken 8:00 16 :00 205.50 Mon 11/15/2021 Taken 8:00 204.50 Wed 111/17/2021 Taken 8:00 203.50 Fri 11/19/2021 Taken 8:00 202.50 Mon 11/22/2021 Taken 8:00 201.50 Tua 11/30/2021 Earned 10:00 202.75 Tua 11130/2021 Taken 8:00 201.75 Fri 12/312021 Taken 8:00 200.75 Mon 12/6/2021 Taken 8:00 199.75 Tue 12/7/2021 Taken 8:00 198.75 Wad 12/8/2021 Taken 8:00 197.75 Fri 12/10/2021 Taken 8:00 196.75 Mon 112/.113/2021 Taken 8:00 195.75 Wed 12/15/2021 Taken 8:00 194.75 Fri 12/17/2021 Taken 8:00 193.75 Mon 12/20/2021 Taken 8:00 192.75 'fua 12121/2021 Taken 8:00 191.75 w,,d 1212212021 Taken 8:00 190.75 Fd 12/24/2021 Taken 4:00 190.25 Tue 12/28/2021 Taken 8:00 1514 00 189.25 Thu 12/30/2021 Taken 2:00 1512 00 189.00 Fri 12/31/2021 Earned 10:00 1522 00 190.25 Total Taken Hours 344:00 Total Earned Hours 60 00 Vacation Hours (Hours) mam Wed 6/30/2021 Balance Forward 292 00 36.50 Wed 7/21/2021 Taken 8:00 284 00 35.50 Sat 1/31/2021 Earned 20:00 304 00 38.00 Mon 8/16/2021 Taken 8:00 296 00 37.00 Tue 8/3112021 Earned 20:00 316 0 39.50 Wad 9/15/2021 Taken 8:00 308 : 0 38.50 Wld 9/29/2021 Taken 8:00 37.50 Thu 9/30/2021 Earned 20:00 40.00 T 110/26/2021 Taken 8:00 39.00 sun 1013~12021 Earned 20:00 41.50 Tue ~ 11212021 Taken 8:00 40.50 Tua 11/16/2021 Taken 8:00 39.50 Tua 11/30/2021 Ea med 20:00 42.00 Wed 12/1/2021 Taken 8:00 41.00 Tue ~2114/2021 Taken 8:00 40.00 Mon 12/27/2021 1iaken 8:00 39.00 We'd 12/29/2021 1iaken 8:00 38.00 Fri 12/31/2021 Earned 20:00 324:0 40.50 I ' Total Taken Hours 88:00 Total Eamed Hours 120: 0 I Total Number of Employees: 1  CITY OF TAUNTON AUDITOR'S OFFICE 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone: (508) 821-1012 January 13, 2022 To: Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Council President Duarte Member of the Municipal Council RE: Appointment of Assistant City Auditor As you are aware, I was recently appointed as the new City Auditor. This promotion created a vacancy in the Assistant City Auditor position. The Assistant City Auditor position was posted internally and externally. Interviews were conducted with three internal candidates. In the end, it was determined that Alyssa Berthiaume was the best choice to fill the Assistant City Auditor position. Currently a Principal Clerk in the Auditor's Office, Mrs. Berthiaume has a firm grasp on the day-to-day operations of the office. She has shown herself to be a quick learner, with a strong attention to detail. She has reconciliation experience, including monthly account auditing. Her work history as an assistant bank manager proves she has the mettle and fortitude to be a strong leader. In the end, Mrs. Berthiaume possesses the skills and work ethic that will make her a success in this new role. As I look to move the office toward the future, she will be an excellent partner in achieving that goal. Therefore, I respectfully request that the Council approve the appointment of Alyssa Berthiaume to the position of Assistant City Auditor. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. Sincere~~ Ian D. Fortes City Auditor  City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397 Shaunna O ' Connell Peter F. Winters, Esq. MAYOR FIRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P. Gay, Jr. , Esq. CITY SOLICITOR SECOND ASST. CITY SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR January 13, 2022 Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Re: Disciplinary Hearing Date - Taunton Fire Department - Civil Service - Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31 §41-45. Dear Mayor O'Connell , Council President Duarte and Members of the Municipal Council: This office has been contacted by Fire Chief Timothy J. Bradshaw who is requesting that the appointing authority hold a disciplinary hearing for an employee of the Fire Department to consider the termination of that employee's employment. Having reviewed all the materials we agree that a hearing should be set and would like to set that hearing for Tuesday, January 25, 2022 before the Committee of the Council as a Whole. If the Committee would prefer to have the hearing on a separate night then the date would have to be some time after January 25, 2022 as soon as possible. This matter had previously been presented for hearing and was cancelled because we thought we had resolved the issue but that resolution did not come to fruition . Please have this placed on the agenda for the Municipal Council meeting of January 18, 2022 to determine a date for the hearing . Once that hearing date has been set proper notices will be sent pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31. DTG :tmg CC: Timothy Bradshaw, Fire Chief Amy Kazlauskas, Human Resources Director  City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimi le (508) 821-1397 Shaunna O'Connell Matthew J. Costa, Esq. MAYOR FIRST ASST. C ITY SOLIC ITOR David T. Gay, Esq . Peter F. Winters, Esq. CITY SOLICITOR ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Thomas P. Gay, Jr., Esq. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR January 10, 2022 Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Duarte and Members of the Municipal Council: Please find enclosed correspondence recently received by this office from Xfinity dated January 6, 2022 (Re: Important Information). Thank you. Respectfully, ~ J,;;;t:;: J Matthew J. Costa, Esquire City Solicitor MJC/tmg Enclosure January 6, 2022 City Attorney City of Taunton 141 Oak Street Taunton, MA 02780 Re: Important Information Dear City Attorney: As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you and our customers informed about changes to Xfinity TV we want to provide you with the following information: Beginning on January 25, 2022, Caracol HD ch. 3404 and Mexicano/ HD ch. 3409 will be added to Xfinity TV Latino. An Xl TV box or customer owned compatible device and HD technology fee (not included, additional charges may apply) are required to view. Please feel free to contact me at patrick_shearns@comcast.com should you have any questions. Very truly yours, Patrick J. Shearns, Sr. Manager I I ...I Government Affairs L JAN 1 0 2022 Ir"' o, , {'" r-r...,, , ..... I"'\ ,, • JANUARY 18, 2022 HONORABLE SHAUNNA L. O'CONNELL, MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHILLIPE. DUARTE AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 AT 5:30 P.M. AT TAUNTON CITY HALL, 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA, 02780 IN THE CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:30 P.M. THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND SALARIES 1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS 2. MEET TO REVIEW REQUESTS FOR FUNDING PLEASE NOTE: A "MEETING" OF THE ENTIRE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AS SAID TERM IS DEFINED IN MASS. GEN. L. C. 30A, §18 MAY OCCUR CONCURRENTLY WITH THIS COMMITTEE MEETING THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE 1. MEET WITH THE ELECTIONS DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS RECAP OF FALL ELECTIONS 2. MEET WITH THE ELECTIONS DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS BRISTOL PLYMOUTH REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT WIDE ELECTION PLEASE Na:TE: A "MEETING" OF THE ENTIRE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AS SAID TERM IS ( ...J lJ') -.. 'fuEFINED IN MASS. GEN. L. C. 30A, §18 MAY OCCUR CONCURRENTLY Ll I- w ou... <{ r -jNITH THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WO 0... .,,. .u 1 -. z: >- f- - :)(: M r" Respectfu Ily, 1.JJ~ ,........ Ll UL I ~e: '...:.J~ z...er. ::J 1::::: ~. ' -, ......... .__, = ,._,., ·i.C jjufi/C f}j(lltl) I Colleen M. Ellis Clerk of Council Committees