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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 JANUARY 25, 2022 - 7:00 PM ·"' . City Clerk's Office ~ REVISED l Notice of Posting ~ INVOCATION Time: f ;r-(J411 1 . 'oate:~¢i1 ; ROLL CALL 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: On the petition submitted by Joe Meawad, 10 Serenade Park, N. Easton, MA 02356, to allow: A Special Permit for a 22-Unit Multi-Family residential use located at 215 High Street, Taunton in an Urban Residential District • Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Submitting a Positive Recommendation • Com. from Conservation Agent - Submitting Comments • Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health - Submitting Comments • Com. from City Engineer - Submitting Comments • Com. from Distribution Manager, TMLP - Submitting Comments • Com. from DPW Water Superintendent - Submitting Comments • Com. from Sanitary Sewer Collections System Supervisor, Veolia Water - Submitting Comments • Map of Prope1ty COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR • Community Update • COVID-19 Update APPOINTMENTS - NONE COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. 1 Com. from Assistant Executive Director - Notifying of a Retirement Pg.2 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board Notifying of Public Meetings Pg. 3-9 Com. from City Planner Submitting ADA Transition Update Pg. 10-13 Com. from City Solicitor-Fourth Amendment to Host Community Agreement Between the City of Taunton & Tree Market Taunton, LLC Pg. 14-16 Com. from Councilor President, Duaiie - Request for the Appointment of Treasurer-Collectors Position COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - NONE PETITIONS Claim Claim submitted by Susan Nimerowski, 35 Short St., Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to her automobile from hitting pieces of broken curbing on Industrial Park Road near the Holiday Inn. (Already referred to the Law Department and DPW) COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - NONE NEW BUSINESS • Councilor Borges requested a motion to meet with the Police Chief and Fire Chief regarding Taunton Regional 911 in the Committee of the Council as a Whole • Councilor Coute requested a motion to meet with the Law Dept./Bldg. Commissioner for an update as to the status of all cannabis retail licenses/projects to meet in the Committee of the Council as a Whole • Councilor Coute requested a motion to meet in Executive Session with the Law Dept. for an update on delinquent tax parcels that no action has been taken to meet in the Committee of the Council as a Whole • Councilor Coute requested a motion to refer speeding and speeding enforcement around the area of 110 Highland Street to the Safety Officer • Councilor Pottier requested a motion to refer the issue of residents storing prope1iy on city parking lots to the Committee on Police and License R~ul~ed, Rose Marie Blackwell City Clerk  )/CL!flflj TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet Street - office address 15 Summer Street - mailing address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J Paiva, Secretary Fax 508-821-1665 dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov December 6, 2021 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St., City Hall Taunton, MA 02780 C/O Rosemarie Blackwell, City Clerk RE: Special Permit- 215 High Street Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: Please be advised that on December 2, 2021 the Taunton Planning Board reviewed the Special Permit proposal for a 22 unit condo development at 215 High Street, submitted by Joe Meawad. 10 Serenade Park, N. Easton, Ma. The Planning Board voted unanimously to forward POSITIVE recommendation on the Special Permit for the proposed 22 unit condo development at 215 High Street. Attached are department comments from the Conservation Commission, TMLP, Water Dept., Board of Health, Veolia Water and City Engineer. Sincerely, ~~ar(Pj~ Anthony Abreau, Chairman Taunton Planning Board AA/djp Attachments  City of Taunton, Massachusetts CONSERVATION COMMISSION OFFICE: 1298Colu11111et Street MAILING ADDRESS: 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1095 Fax 508-821-1665 Conservation Co111111issio11ers Steven Tumer, Chair Debbie Botellio, f'ice Chair Richard Enos Luis F'reitas Matthew Haggerty Marla Isaac Jan Rego November 10, 2021 Anthony Abreau, Chair Members of Taunton Planning Board 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Special Permit - 215 High Street - 22-unit multi-family residential use There are no conservation issues regarding the request for a Special Pe1mit at 215 High Street for a 22- unit multi-family residential use. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at mrestino@taunton-ma.gov, or call at 508- 821-1095. Re/pectfully, · /,....,, JV~ ~L /; Michele Restino . , ~) Conservation Agent  MeM! ~j "°'"" 1 Q:ity of aunton DR. BRYA<' 8AGDl>.SIMJ DR. BRUCE E. BODNER )Soard of 1!1caltll DR. CHARLES A. THAYER ~5 ,.5rlrnol .Street HEATHER L. GALLPNT. fviPH, RS. CHO Et.EGUTIVE DIRECTOR mus.sarhusms 02780·\212 ADAMS. VtCl\STROM ASSJSTNvT EXECUTIVE Dt;,E:CTOR November 22, 2021 TO: Plaiming Board FROM: Adam S. Vickstrom Assistant Executive Director Board of Health 215 High Street The property must be serviced by municipal water and sewer. All dwellings must comply with the Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, State Sanitary Code, Chapter II. Telephone (508) 821-1400 - Fax (508) 821-1403  CITY of TAUNTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION 90 I11gell Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780-3507 Phone: 508-821-1027 mpatnea11de@tai1nto11-n1a.gov Michael P. Patneaude, P.E. City Engineer MEMORANDUM TO: Kevin Scanlon, City Planner FROM: Michael P. Patneaude, P.E., City Engineer CC: Tony Abreau and the Taunton Planning Board DATE: November I 8, 202 I RE: Special Permit - 2 I 5 High Street The Engineering Office has reviewed the plans submitted as part of the Special Permit for prope1ty at 2 I 5 High Street and has no comment on the permit. However, since the submitted documents included site plans and stormwater management reports, the following are the comments related to that review: • Reconsider the installation of the tree plantings over the proposed infiltration system. They may create a situation where the roots impact the effectiveness of the system. • The snow storage area designated near the driveway entrance creates 2 concerns. First is that melting snow could flow across the sidewalk creating a hazardous situation. Secondly, the area is also designated as a planting area the good be destroyed by snow piles. • The snow storage area at the central comtyard may interfere with the central mailbox. Additionally, is the infiltration system designed to handle the snow load or the future snow melt? • An engineered study is needed to determine if the existing sewer main on High St. can handle the proposed sewer flow. • Create a swale along the limit of construction to dissipate the sheet flow towards the abutting properties during construction and prior to vegetation growth. • The minimum pipe size for drainage is I 2 inch diameter. • Stormceptor recommends a minimum 3" drop between inlet and outlet pipes. • DMH 5 is shown on the plans twice. First as the Stormceptor into FES2 and secondly as the roof drain manhole before the infiltration system. • The driveway curbing is shown through an existing Bradley Head on High St. The Bradley Head will need to be relocated, reconstructed or the driveway will need to be relocated. • Wheel Chair Ramps need to be shown on the plan to determine if the locations will be compatible with the stormwater management plan. • It is recommended that the binder course be 2 1/2'' thick in the pavement detail. S:\ Taunton\Engineering Reviews\_Planning Board\ High Street\215 High Street\215 High Street.docx Page 1  Serving a Public Power Community November 22, 2021 Ms. Denise J. Paiva, Clerk Taunton Planning Board City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Ms. Paiva: We have received your Special Permit-Refenal Form regarding: ''215 HIGH STREET'' (22 unit multi-family residential use} TMLP reserves the right to comment on this project since the plan has no electrical one lines, metering layouts or load information. Very truly yours, MUNICIPAL LIGHT COMMISSON OF THE CITY OF TAUNTON AW CRAIG FOLEY Distribution Manager CF/mif Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant PO Box 870 Taunton, MA 02780-0870 Ph: 508.824.5844 www.tmlp.com Denise Paiva From: Mike Arruda <marruda@taunton-ma.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 8:53 PM To: dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov; kscanlon@taunton-ma.gov Cc: 'Fred Cornaglia'; 'Tony Abreau'; bemond@taunton-ma.gov; 'Katherine Nunes'; 'Paul Gargiulo'; 'Mike Patneaude' Subject: 215 High Street- Special Permit Hi Denise, Please see the DPW Water comments below: • City water is available for the proposed 8" domestic, from the existing 12" city water main on High Street • The proposed 8" needs to be changed to ductile iron pipe and any crossover on to the sewer line must be sleeved • Plans are required and need to be submitted to DPW for water services, gate valves, fire hydrants and curb stops • DPW permits are required including: City licensed contractor, road opening, and or trench • DPW Specifications apply including: Pressure testing, Fire flow test, hydrant flow test, materials, installation, new water meter with an updated radio frequency unit, inspection, and approval • DPW Specification apply including: Any backflow devices must be inspected by the Plumber Inspector or City Inspector • Prior notice is required before any city water work is to be performed, and inspections will be required before backfilling • City reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time Please reply with any questions. Thanks, Mike Michael Arruda Water Superintendent Department of Public Works 90 lngell St. Taunton, MA 02780 P: 508.821.1045 F: 508.821.1437 1  I November 16, 2021 Fred Cornaglia City of Taunton Department of Public Works Commissioner 90 lngell Street Taunton, MA 02780 Re: Special Permit- 215 High St -22 unit multi family Fred: We have no objections to the proposed plan. This project will need to comply with the City of Taunton sanitary sewer standards and specifications. Sincerely, Anicet Teves, Sanitary Sewer Collections System Supervisor Cc: Tony Abreau, Assistant DPW Commissioner Kevin Scanlon, City Planner Veolia Water No1ih America, Northeast, LLC Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant 825 West Water Street Taunton, MA 02780 Phone 508-823-3582, Fax 508-880-7566 www.veoliawatema.com  CITY OF TAUNTON Co11tl'ib11t01y Retirement System 104 Dean St., Suite 203 Taunton, Massachui;etts 02780 (508) 821-1052 BOARD OF Fax (508) 821-1063 RETIREMENT CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE Dennis M. Smith DIRECTOR Paul J. Slivinski fhomas A. Bernier lan D. F011es ASSISTA.NT Gill~. Enos DIRECTOR Barry J, Amaral Karen Medeiros January 19, 2022 Hon. Shaunna O'Connell, Mayor Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer St., City Hall Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Mayor O'Connell and Councilors: Please he advised of the retirement for Superannuation of Russell Reed, an . employee of the Taunton Fire Department, on Febtuaiy 5, 2022 under the provisions set fo11h in Section #5 of Chapter 32. of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Mr. Reed's creditable service in the retirement system will total 34 years. Please pay regular compensation and accumulated benefits up to February 4, 2022. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Assistant Executive Director cc: R,Reed T, Bradshaw, Fire Chief Treasurer Auditor HR City Clerk file retirement letter  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet Street - office address 15 Summer Street - mailing address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J Paiva, Secretmy Fax 508-821-1665 dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov January 12, 2022 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton, Ma. 02780 C/O Rose Marie Blackwell, City Clerk RE: Site Plan Review Modification - 36 Allison Avenue Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning Board has received a Site Plan Review Modification for property at 36 Allison Avenue to allow the replacement of the existing loading dock area at the rear of the existing building with a 15,500 sq. ft. addition and the addition of 4,900 sq. ft. of pavement to facilitate site maneuvering, submitted by DW Clark/Burek LLC The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 8:45 AM in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 1298 Cohannet St., at which time the application shall be reviewed by the DIRB and then the Planning Board will review this on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 15 Summer St., City Hall., Taunton, Ma. Sincerely, Anthony Abreau, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  City of Taunton, Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND CONSERVATION 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Kevin R Scanlon, Director! Planner AICP Phone 508-821-1051, 508-821-1043 Michele Restino, Conservation Agent Phone 508-821-1095 Fax 508-82 1-1665 hllp:l/'www. taunton-ma.gov January 14, 2022 Honorable Shaunna O'Connell, Mayor Municipal Council 141 Oak Street Taunton, Ma 02780 RE: ADA Transition Update Dear Mayor O'Connell and Council Members, This letter is the 2nd quarter FY2022 update on the implementation of the ADA transition repo1t. As of January l , 2022, 1202 issues in the schools, 11 issues at the Police, 9 issues at the Fire Stations, 12 issues in the parking areas, 95 issues in the parks, 31 items at polling locations and 559 issues in municipal buildings have been closed (1919 issues total). For the 2nd quarter, no items were closed. For FY22 a total of 8 items have been closed. To close an item in the spreadsheets the work must be completed, a picture taken and provided for the file as evidence and method of completion. The spreadsheets on the website have been updated by myself with repo1ted info through October 1, 2021. At this point, the ADA accounts have the following remaining balances for this fiscal year as of October 1, 2021 (building start $100,000, $90,900.86 remaining, Public Grounds $100,000 start, $89,236.80 remaining and DPW $100,000 sta1t, $100,000 remaining.) Note: There are a number of projects such as City Hall, Mulcahey School, Golf Course expansion and the Airpo1t Terminal building that will greatly impact the report as they are completed as well as the Nursing home closure. I have identified and additional 120 items in the report that will be closed by the completion of these projects (48 additional due to the Mulcahey School project, 6 city hall, 20 airport terminal project, 6 mayflower cemetery(bldg. not in use), 42 Nursing home) I have recommended to the Departments that each Department prioritize the work in their area. This will put the work in a sequence of how it will be done and based on funding, when it will be completed. I have included the simplified spreadsheet of work completed as a quick reference. (see attached) I have also provided a quick update on specific areas: Website: The new website has been launched. The provider provided a Statement of ADA compliance to IT Animal Shelter: The ADA parking and path of travel to the entrance have been paved. Striping and signage have been completed and new railings have been installed. Inside, a plan to bring the entry area and restroom into compliance has been developed. An ADA walkway to the street is also needed to complete work at this facility Board of Health: Deferred. Offices are slated for relocation to Maxham School this year Mayflower Building: Deferred. Building is currently not in service. All items need to be addressed prior to being utilized Annex: CLOSED. This building has been demolished for the City Hall project and all items closed. DPW: DPW completed their exterior walkway/sidewalk issues. Inside, new ADA windows have been installed. TEMA: The handicap ramp for the entrance has been constructed. Human Services: major renovations are under way which will result in a fully compliant area Airport: Deferred. New Terminal building is under construction. This will address the majority of their remaining work. Golf Course: Expansion of the golf course is slated to have a new clubhouse which will address most of their list Nursing Home: Deferred. This facility has been added to the deferred list since it has been taken out of service. Previous improvements included, a new handicap ramp and railings were installed to the side (main) entrance. A connection to the ADA parking was designed by the City Engineer. Most room identification signs were installed. Two emergency egress walkways have been constructed. Park and Recreation Building: Building Department has designed a modification to the front entrance to allow ADA access in the short term. The level landing and door installation has been completed TMLP: Several signs were installed, floor space corrections made some counter work was completed. Retirement Board: Back exit work was completed this spring. All of their easy work has been completed including a modification of the reception area for ADA compliance. The remaining work is in the employee bathroom and break room as well as exterior parking lot sign issues. Library: The safety issue with the staircase in the lobby has been enclosed by the Building Depaiiment. A walkthrough by Donna and myself was conducted and a list of signs to be corrected and developed and installed. The walkways in front of the building were replaced and the necessary railings have been installed. New railings were installed on the side and rear outside and in the stair cases in side. The handicap parking in the rear has been re paved and a new sidewalk along the side. Striping has been completed. A new main desk is also in the works. Temporary City Hall: new sidewalk in front was installed as well as walkways on the side and rear. Rear accessible parking was also repaved. Railing work was completed. Interior signage is the largest remaining work. Polling Locations: The majority of the interior corrections have been resolved. A survey of the remaining exterior items is planned as time permits. Working with new elections director on moving a couple precincts and addressing the rest. Parks. The Hopewell Park grant resulted in substantial improvements to the play structures. Liberty and Union Park is under renovation. The renovations at Boyden were completed and Westside Park will be resolved with the Mulcahey School project. A handicap lift for the pool has been installed. The non-swimmer restrooms at Hopewell were completed last spring. Church Green received new walkways and surrounding sidewalks this past spring. Hopewell received 2 additional ADA play pieces and walkway work at East Water Street was also completed last spring. The monies for FY20 was encumbered to complete extensive ADA walkway issues around the Hopewell Pool which have been completed. Walkways at Memorial Park were corrected. Additional work planned this coming year include sidewalks at Flannery Playground and a new playground, walkways and benches at Weir Riverfront Park Parking Lots: All items at the parking deck have been closed. Galligans Court is currently under renovation and sidewalk access issues at the Court Street parking lot have been corrected. Trescott Street and Comt Street parking areas were corrected. Police: Easy items have been addressed and the exterior parking work has been completed. The remaining work involves the holding cells and sally port. Sink work was completed in the Police station with faucets and pipe protection Fire: The remaining work will need funding and DPW or Building Division assistance to complete. Schools: No 1st quarter report was provided and 211d quarter rep011 indicates no work planned Hopewell: The Mulcahey project has taken this school out of service so improvements here are being deferred Bennett: Exterior doors and an ADA restroom were installed. In addition, the majority of room identification signs have been installed and the exterior parking and walkways were repaved. The concrete at the main entrance was replaced. Playground is currently under renovation Leddy: Egress work has been completed on front on the exterior. Also, room identification signs have been installed. Restroom and sink work is continuing and the 3 rear doors had new ADA compliant walkways installed, railings were installed last summer and a new adult handicap restroom has been added. The playground area is under modification for compliant access. Martin: exterior doors have been installed under the maintenance project. Over 200 lever locks have been installed. Room identification signs have been mostly installed. New Sidewalks on site were installed last summer as well as a new parent drop off and new handicap parking. Exterior railings were corrected this quarter and locks are being installed. A renovation to the nurses area is planned Mulcahey: The school has been demolished and new school built Items closed. Summer Street School: needs a plan to deal with the ADA issues at this location Galligan: most room identification and directional signs have been installed. A few signs remain and the playground strncture and access are in the process of being replaced. Updates to the playground are also under way Friedman School: Room identification signs have been largely installed for this facility. A final order needs to be developed to finish this school Chamberlain: Room identification signs have been installed . Taunton High School: new Tiger den restaurant was completed with new ramp access, egress, and ADA restroom. The baseball field parking area was redone, hand dtyers have been added Parker Middle School: no update School Street School: no update East Taunton Elementary: no update Pole School: no update If you have any questions, please contact me at 508-821-1051. Sincerely, ~ Kevin R Scanlon, Director AICP ADA Transition - work completed to date 1-Jan-22 Municipal Buildings 705 Parks total lines in report 176 Animal Shelter total lines in report 27 Boyden refuge picnic area 3 mats taped 3 parking paved 4 mirror lowered 1 signs installed 16 accessible route fixed 3 restroom clearances 2 alarm in restroom 1 restroom devices installed 2 threshols fixed 1 new handicap ramp 3 clip board for counter 1 walkway paved 3 protruding object moved 1 door installed 1 levers installed 3 subtotal resolved 34 signs installed 7 Church Green sidewalks 1 subtotal resolved 21 walkways 1 subtotal resolved 2 Board of Health total lines in report 27 westside Park accessible routes 8 mats taped 2 weir riverfront park playground equipment 1 pipes covered 3 sidewalks corrected 2 door levers 5 walkways corrected 5 handrail fixed 1 subtotal resolved 8 parking spaces corrected 1 Memorial park accesible routes 7 signs installed 6 subtotal resolved 7 objects moved 3 taunton green sidewalk work 1 policy for clipboard 1 subtotal resolved 1 no fire alarm 3 hopewell park sidewalk work 7 subtotal resolved 25 playground equipment 4 walkways corrected 9 Mayflower Building total lines in report 6 tables 1 Building currently closed no activity reported back restroom renovated 3 subtotal resolved 0 lift installed 1 signs installed 2 Annex total items in report 12 parking corrected 1 remaining items closed demo 5 fountain replaced 3 mat taped 1 curb cut 1 signs installed 2 crosswalks 3 items moved 3 subtotal resolved 35 no alarm system 1 parks and Rec total resolved 95 subtotal resolved 12 Public Safety 35 DPW total lines in report 31 Police total lines in report 12 sidewalks and entrance walks 1 number of parking spaces 1 carpets taped/ removed 2 pay phone removed 1 clip boards for counters 3 accesible table added 1 counter/ window fixed 3 threshold fixed 1 protruding object moved 1 flush valve relocated 1 item moved 1 exposed plumbing insulated 5 signs installed 17 carpet removed 1 subtotal resolved 28 subtotal resolved 11 Fire 23 Human Services total lines in report 38 Oakland Fire total lines in report 7  ADA restroom added 1 mat taped 3 mats taped 6 mirror height fixed 1 items moved 3 exposed plumbing covered 1 restroom turning space fixed 1 signs installed 1 accesible route fixed 1 subtotal resolved 6 signs installed 13 central fire total lines in report 4 mirrors lowered 2 no activity reported back 0 plumbing covered 1 subtotal resolved 0 threshold repaired 1 Weir st Fire total lines in report 3 hinges fixed 2 carpet taped 1 coat hooks fixed 3 subtotal resolved 1 grab bar fixed 2 Bay St Fire total lines in report 2 subtotal resolved 36 door lock installed 1 subtotal resolved 1 Airport total lines in report 27 East Taunton Fire total lines in report 3 signs installed 4 no activity reported back 0 items moved 2 subtotal resolved 0 mat taped 1 Oak Street Fire total lines in report 4 subtotal resolved 7 carpet taped 1 subtotal resolved 1 Golf Course total lines in report 15 Public Safety Total Resolved 20 mats taped 2 door levers installed 2 Schools 1658 signs installed 2 Bennett total lines in report 195 clipboards provided 1 signs installed 72 subtotal resolved 7 coed restroom installed 2 fountain installed 1 Nursing home total lines in report 214 door levers installed 75 mats taped 2 accessibel route fixed 8 ramp installed 1 door width fixed 1 towel/ sanitizers installed 52 curb cut fixed 1 mirrors lowered 5 mats taped 3 signs installed 110 subtotal resolved 163 objects moved 2 Chamberlain total lines in report 179 subtotal resolved 172 furniture moved 1 signs installed 148 park/Rec building total lines in report 20 water fountain 2 entrance door 1 accessible table 2 levers installed 3 accessible route 1 level landing at door 1 curb cut fixed 1 mat taped 1 mats taped 3 subtotal resolved 6 protruding object moved 1 subtotal resolved 159 TMLP total lines in report 27 Cohan net total lines in report 12 signs 5 signs installed 1 floor space 3 stair taped 1 counters fixed 2 furniture moved 1 control heights 2 carpet taped 1 mats taped 7 door force adjusted 2 phone removed 1 subtotal resolved 6 policy on meeting locations 1 E Pole total lines in report 14  protruding object removed 1 mats taped 5 subtotal resolved 22 subtotal resolved 5 East Taunton total lines in report 47 Retirement Board total lines in report 44 surface at gate smoothed 1 superseded 16 furniture moved 3 counter height fixed 1 water fountain 1 mat taped 1 clocks raised 5 accesible exit 1 items moved 6 door swing reversed 1 door force adjusted 1 parking spaces striped 1 mats taped 4 moved items 1 subtotal resolved 21 signs installed 18 Friedman total lines in report 160 subtotal resolved 40 signs installed 104 mats taped 5 Library total lines in report 117 furniture moved 1 mats taped 3 protruding object moved 4 new walkway/ ramp 4 subtotal resolved 114 new railings 9 Galligan total lines in report 131 parking spaces fixed 1 door closers fixed 4 staircase enclosed 1 exposed plumbing covered 3 signs installed 53 threshold fixed 1 levers installed 3 signs installed 77 childrens stacks widened 3 water fountain 1 accessible table 2 slope issues resolved 2 moved items 3 door levers 1 policy on stack access 9 items moved 12 subtotal resolved 91 gate fixed 1 mats taped 3 Temp City Hall total lines in report 100 subtotal resolved 105 mats taped 7 High School total lines in report 127 signs installed 42 furniture moved 5 accessible route paved 6 accessible table 1 moved items 1 furniture moved 1 levers installed 24 fountain installed 1 ramp edge protection 2 stadium access route 1 sanitizers 3 protruding object 1 threshold 1 towel dispensers relocated 3 clipboard for counter 1 door closers adjusted 9 no alarm system 2 mats taped 3 ramps 3 subtotal resolved 25 subtotal resolved 92 hopewell total lines in report 42 items moved 2 Municipal Buildings Column Subtotal 559 mats taped 2 subtotal resolved 4 Parking Lots total lines in report 17 martin total lines in report 475 Trescott St parking spaces corrected 3 mats taped 3 court street lot walkway/curb cuts fixed 2 railings fixed 2 parking spaces corrected 1 restroom issues 3 parking deck parking spaces corrected 4 exterior paving 15 curb cut 1 signs installed 169 hand rails stairs 1 door levers installed 233  !subtotal resolved door openers installed 2 door force adjusted 1 Polling locations total lines in report 42 protruding object moved 2 bennet polling equip 2 subtotal resolved 430 walkway 1 Mulcahey total lines in report 70 Ieddy sidewalks 1 protruding object moved 2 n taunton baptist not used anymore 4 door force adjusted 1 mu lea hey accesible route 2 mats taped 4 dpw sidewalks 1 school demolished 63 hopewell mats taped 1 subtotal resolved 70 not used anymore 3 Parker total lines in report 55 setup of equipment 1 door force adjusted 3 sidewalks fixed 2 fountain installed 1 e taunton polling equip 2 furniture moved 6 martin polling equip 1 towel dispensers 2 sidewalks/ parking 2 subtotal resolved 12 e pole polling equip 2 Summer St total lines in report 14 temp city hall polling equip 1 no activity reported back walkway 1 subtotal resolved 0 fitsimmons polling equip 1 Leddy total items in report 137 accesible route 1 signs installed 50 door pressure 1 access/sidewalks issues fixed 15 threshold 1 new adult restroom added 1 subtotal resolved 31 lever installed 1 playground access 1 sinks fixed 7 Total lines 2633 mats taped 1 Total Resolved lines 1919 clipboard for counter 1 protruding object moved 9 deffered items exposed plumbing covered 2 hopewell school 38 subtotal resolved 88 oak st fire 3 school Subtotal 1202 Board of health 2 parks, police, fire subtotal 115 mayflower 6 column subtotal 1317 city hall 1 airport 20 nursing home 42 112 resolved plus deffered 2031 Remaining lines 602  10 l City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT I 5 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397 Shaunna O'Connell Peter F. Winters, Esq. MAYOR FlRST ASST. CITY SOLI CITOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P. Gay, Jr., Esq . CITY SOLICITOR SECOND ASST. CITY SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR January 21, 2022 Phillip Duaite, President Members of the Taunton Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Re: Fourth Amendment to Host Community Agreement Between the City of Taunton and Tree Market Taunton, LLC (9 Cape Road) Dear President Duaiie and Members of the Municipal Council: Please find herewith for your consideration a proposed Fomth Amendment to the Host Community Agreement with Tree Market Taunton, LLC. The Fomih Amendment is to extend the time for the company to commence operations to February 25, 2023. With respect to the status of the project the Law Depaitment received the attached communication from Joseph Villatico, Manager, Tree Market Taunton, LLC regarding the status of Tree Market Taunton, LLC's project. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Respectfully, ~&fE~City Solicitor MJC:tmg Enclosure  I l. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAUNTON AND TREE MARKET TAUNTON, LLC FOR THE SITING OF A RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT Now come the City of Taunton , a municipal corporation acting through its Mayor and Municipal Council, with a principal address of 15 Summer Street, Taunton, Massachusetts, (hereinafter the "City"), and, Tree Market Taunton , LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company with a principal address of 9 Cape Road, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 and Resident Agent Nicholas Adamopoulos, Esquire, Lake Shore Legal , LLC, 154 Thompson Road, Webster, Massachusetts, and set forth the following: WHEREAS, the City and Tree Market Taunton , LLC have executed a Host Community Agreement dated February 25, 2019 , a First Amendment thereto dated June 7, 2019 , a Second Amendment thereto dated February 18, 2020 and a Third Amendment thereto dated April 12, 2021 with respect to a Marijuana Retailer Establishment to be located at 9 Cape Road, Taunton, Massachusetts (hereinafter "HCA"); and WHEREAS, the Third Amendment to the HCA provides in part that "In the event the Company does not commence operations on or before February 25, 2022, or ceases to conduct business in the City for longer than sixty consecutive days (except in the event of a Force Majeure preventing such operation), or in any way loses or has its License revoked by the State with respect to the Establishment, then this Agreement shall become null and void"; and WHEREAS , the parties wish to extend the date by which the Company must commence operations. NOW THEREFORE , the parties agree: 1. In the event the Company does not commence operations on or before February 25, 2023, or ceases to conduct business in the City for longer than sixty consecutive days (except in the event of a Force Majeure preventing such operation), or in any way loses or has its License revoked by the State with respect to the Establishment, then this Agreement shall become null and void; 2. Except as amended herein, the HCA and any Amendments thereto remain in full force and effect. This Fourth Amendment to the HCA was approved by the Municipal Council on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , and shall be effective as of the date of the Mayor's signature, FOURTH AMENDMENT - HCA TREE MARKET TAUNTON, LLC PAGE 1 OF 2 The parties hereto indicate their approval of this Fourth Amendment to the HCA by their authorized signatures below: CITY OF TAUNTON TREE MARKET TAUNTON, LLC Shaunna L. O'Connell Joseph Villatico, Manager Mayor OMA Holdings (MA), LLC As to Form and Character: Matthew J. Costa First Assistant City Solicitor COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS _ _ _ _ _ _ ,SS On this day of , 2022, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared the above-named Joseph Villatico (Tree Market Taunton LLC), proved to me by satisfactory evidence of identification being (check whichever applies): [ ] driver's license or other state or federal governmental document bearing a photographic image, [ ] oath or affirmation of a credible witness known to me who knows the above signatory, or [ ] my own personal knowledge of the identity of the signatory, to be the person whose name is signed above, and acknowledged the foregoing to be signed by him voluntarily for its stated purpose, as the duly authorized manager of OMA Holdings (MA), LLC. Notary Public My Commission Expires FOURTH AMENDMENT - HCA TREE MARKET TAUNTON, LLC PAGE 2 OF 2  I 3. 71'6& MARKET BY EMAIL Janua1y 10, 2022 Phillip Duarte, Council President Taunton City Council c/o Matthew Costa, First Assistant City Solicitor City of Taunton 15 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Tree Market Taunton, LLC - Host Community Agreement Renewal Tree Market Taunton, LLC (Tree Market) submits the following information for the purposes of amending their Host Community Agreement which would extend the agreement for another year to operate an Adult-Use Marijuana Retailer at 9 Cape Road in Taunton. Tree Market has been working diligently to move forward with its plans to open the facility at 9 Cape Rd. As the Council may remember, Tree Market has already received its Provisional License and approval of its Architectural Review filing with the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Unfortunately, we have mn into some additional work with converting the building from the previous use to the new retail store. However, notwithstanding these additional items, we have been able to work with our engineers and architects to develop solutions that will allow us to move forward. To that end, a demolition pe1mit has been issued by the City and the demolition process at 9 Cape Road has begun. Next, Tree Market will file for a full building pennit which is expected to be completed by the end of Januaiy. The buildout is expected to take approximately 90-120 days based upon current lead times to get in all necessary material, signage, and furnishings. As the Council may be aware, lead times for building materials has been highly volatile recently and may impact the projected timeline, however our cmTent estimate is based on the information Tree Market has today. Following the buildout, the CCC's Post Provisional License Inspection (PPLI) through Final Licensure and Post Final License Inspection (PFLI) to Commence Operations is expected to take approximately 60-120 days (based on the CCC's agenda). Therefore, Tree Market expects to be operational beginning in July/August of 2022. Thank you for your time and consideration of this requ and please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Joseph Villatico, Manager Tree Market Taunton, LLC  }L·/. Municipal Council Phillip E. Duarte City of Taunton Councilors: Council President MASSACHUSETTS Estele C. Borges Colleen M. Ellis Christopher P. Coute Clerk of Council Committees Kelly A. Dooner Phillip E. Duarte John M. McCaul CITY HALL Jeffrey S. Postell (508) 821-1035 David W. Pottier tauntoncouncil@taunton-ma.gov Lawrence J. Quintal Barry C. Sanders January 20, 2022 Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Treasurer-Collector Appointment Dear Members of the Municipal Council: I write to you today regarding the appointment of a new Treasurer-Collector pursuant to Section 96-20 of the City Ordinances. As you know, our current Treasurer-Collector Barbara Auger is set to retire on January 31, 2022. This position was posted on October 13, 2021 and has remained open since then. It was also advertised through the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association. Seven resumes were received. Three individuals were offered an interview. A candidate was selected but then declined the position for personal reasons due to location. Subsequently, we received Ms. Clymens' resume. When the selected individual declined the position, we moved forward with interviewing Ms. Clymens. This hiring process spanned two City Council terms, beginning under the leadership of Councilor Coute when he was Council President and continuing with myself. The first set of interviews included Councilor Coute, former Councilor Carr, Mayor O'Connell, Chief of Staff Correira, and Human Resources Director Kazlauskas. Ms. Clymens' interviews included me, Councilor Pottier, Mayor O'Connell, Chief of Staff Correira, CFO Delio Russo and Human Resources Director Kazlauskas. Ms. Clymens has excellent leadership skills and a good skill set for this position. Please see the letter attached from CFO Delio Russo and Human Resources Director Kazlauskas, which provides fmiher details regarding the hiring process, the selection of Ms. Clymens, and how the Treasurer-Collector position will evolve given the addition of the CFO position. I respectfully request that the Municipal Council move to appoint Christine Colocousis-Clymens as the Treasurer-Collector effective February 14, 2022. Please note that this appointment is to fill the balance of the current term which expires on June 4, 2022, at which time the Municipal Council will elect a Treasurer- Collector for a full term. Lastly, in order to avoid a vacancy in the position between Ms. Auger's retirement date and Ms. Clymens' first day, I respectfully request that the Municipal Council also move to appoint Patrick Delio Russo as the Acting Treasurer-Collector from February 1, 2022 until Ms. Clymens is sworn in. Respectfully submitted, --84~~~~ Phillip Dua1Te ""' Council President  IS· City of Taunton Office of the Mayor Sfiaunna O'Conne{{ City J-{a[{ :Mayor 15 Summer Street Taunton, :M.'A. 02780 'Ea Correira Tel (508) 821-1000 Cfiief of Staff 'PatricR 'De{{o 'Russo, Jr. Cfiief :Jinancia{ Officer (,ii[[ 'E 'Enos 13ucfget 'Director January 14, 2022 Mayor Shaunna 0' Connell Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Treasurer/Collector Appointment Dear Mayor O'Connell, President Duaiie and Members of the Municipal Council, As you are likely aware, our Treasurer/Collector, Barbara Auger, is retiring from the City of Taunton on January 31, 2022. By all accounts, Barbara has served our City with professionalism and dedication for over nine years and we are appreciative of her efforts. The Treasurer/Collector position was posted internally as well as externally and will continue to be advertised until the position is filled. The position was also posted with the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) and on our City Facebook page, and was shared with the members of the Massachusetts Collector-Treasurer Association (MCTA). Finding suitable candidates for the Treasurer/Collector role has been an ongoing challenge for all communities in Massachusetts for a variety of reasons, including multiple vacancies for this position due to retirement and a scarcity of qualified candidates due to a lack of promotion of governmental finance positions. Our Hiring Committee has interviewed four candidates to date and it was the unanimous recommendation of the Committee, including Councilors Duarte and Pottier, that Christine Colocousis- Clymens be hired as the next Treasurer/Collector for the City of Taunton. Christine Colocousis-Clymens is a lifelong Tauntonian who has a business marketing degree with a minor in Mathematics. She possesses exceptional leadership skills and has over 15 years of experience in the banking industry. She currently works on the Executive Management team of South Shore Bank and has been a manager oflocal bank branches for many years. Some of her core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the oversight of cash handling, cash management, reconciliations, revenue repo1iing, and accounts receivables and collections. In addition, she possesses knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to banking and is able to be bonded. She has extensive experience in client services and employee relations and is highly motivated to serve the residents of Taunton. Christine Colocousis-Clymens has all of the necessary characteristics to be an effective Treasurer/Collector. She demonstrated a level approach during our situational question-and-answer session. This is a very important characteristic, particularly when handling residents with difficult issues. The Treasurer-Collector plays a vital role in the Finance Department's team. With the addition of a CFO in our City government, this role will be different than in previous years. The CFO will be responsible for developing a more revenue-driven and capital-based financial system, while the Treasurer/Collector will work with the CFO on implementation. Christine Colocousis-Clymens' banking experience, leadership skills, and ample capability of executing a strategic plan make her an excellent candidate for the role of Treasurer/Collector. As this position is a Council appointment, we are inviting you to meet with her in the upcoming week to discuss her qualifications and review the outstanding attributes and skills she will bring to this role. The Mayor's Office will reach out to you with further details. We have no doubt you will be equally impressed by this candidate. Christine Colocousis-Clymens' experience and diverse skill set coupled with the partnership and oversight of the CFO will help our City develop the Treasurer-Collector position into a highly effective 21st Century finance position. Sincerely, Patrick D. Dello Russo Jr. Chief Financial Officer City of Taunton pdellorusso@taunton-ma.gov 508-821-1000 ext. 1126 Amy Kazlauskas, BSN, SHRM CP Director of Human Resources City of Taunton akazlauskas@taunton-ma.gov Phone: 508-821-1060  I I JANUARY 25, 2022 I -· .> • r_ - 1 --rri Y HONORABLE SHAUNNA L. O'CONNELL, MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHILLIPE. DUARTE ~· - )> _ ;:_:: n ......:.:rri ·J -i< AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL p fT1 if 0 e;fTI ""TJ 0 :::0 •• "l/ PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETINGS HAVE BEEf'7sCHEDUL'f! FOIP, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 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 WEEl<LY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS 2. MEET TO REVIEW REQUESTS FOR FUNDING A. BOARD OF HEALTH - $310.16 B. DPW - $26,323.52 3. MEET WITH THE CFO AND BUDGET DIRECTOR FOR A PRESENTATION REGARDING FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE BRISTOL PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT 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 ON ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS 1. MEET WITH THE LAW DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS FOR TERMS OF APPOINTMENT 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 Respectfully, _&t!tflA__ Colleen M. Ellis Clerk of Council Committees