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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 MARCH 22, 2022-7:00 PM City Clerk's Office Notice of Posting INVOCATION ROLL CALL Time:_/D :// -i r+rn RECORDS Date: > 3 . l g: r~~o A~ JL 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 • Cemment.s-sh@Y-ld be--r-espectiul--a.nd-ee-uFteetts HEARING - NONE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR • Community Update • COVID-19 Update APPOINTMENTS • Reappointment of Joanne LaFerrara, 63 Edwards Road, Marshfield to serve on the Human Services Board for a term of one (1) year expiring March 2023 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. 1 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board- Notifying of Meetings Pg. 2-6 Com. from Assistant City Solicitor - 0 Johnson Street, Taunton - Parcel 79-203 Title Defect-Sale from City of Taunton to J&F Realty Trust - May 29,2007 Pg. 7-15 Com. from Michael Arruda, Water Superintendent- PF AS Information Pg. 16-18 Com. from Assistant City Solicitor - Proposed Home Rule Petition - Increasing the Maximum Age to be Appointed a Police Officer Pg. 19 Com. from Chief Financial Officer - Responding to OPEB Trust Question COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pg.20 Com. from Hank Mello, Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association Extending an Invitation PETITIONS Second Hand Article License (RENEWAL) 1. Beauvais Bicycle Shop located at 181 Whittenton St., Taunton 2. Chalice Thrift located at 76 Church Green (Non-Profit and Requesting a Waiver of the Fee) Billiard Table License (RENEWAL) 1. Ente1iainment One Stop Shop LLC -dba- Platinum City Gaming located at 294 Winthrop St., Taunton (1 Pool Table) Temporary Fixed Vendor License (NEW) 1. Entertainment One Stop Shop LLC -dba- Platinum City Gaming located at 294 Winthrop St., Taunton for a food truck Claims Claim submitted by Christopher Proctor-Cohen, 34 Grace Meadows Dr., East Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole near 36 Old Colony A venue, East Taunton. (Already referred to the Law Department and DPW) Claim submitted by Sean Kayiales, 13 Dorothy Dr., Plymouth seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole near 877 Middleboro A venue, East Taunton. (Already referred to the Law Department and DPW) COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE III. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING Sec 405-53. Prohibited parking places. Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City ofTaunton as follows: That Section 405-53 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, be and hereby are fmiher amended by adding thereto the following: Shores Avenue, the entire length on both the North and South side. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. NEW BUSINESS • Council President Duarte requested to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries a presentation from the Chief Financial Officer on the capital budget and funding request JeifurL.L~ Assistant City Clerk  City of Taunton OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall· 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 · (508) 821 -1000 MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL Ed Correira Patrick Dello Russo, Jr. CHIEF OF STAFF CHIEF FINANCIAL ,_•;1·~ '\ OFFICER . Ligia Madeira Gill E. Enos DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF BUDGET DIRECTOR March 18, 2022 Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Duarte and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, Please be advised that I am reappointing Mrs. Joanne LaFerrara, 63 Edwards Road, Marshfield, to serve on the Department of Human Services Board for a term of one year which will expire in March 2023. Mrs. LaFerrara's personal experience with early onset Alzheimer's has offered the Department of Human Services multiple significant perspectives on the senior care spectrum as well as much- needed understanding from a caregiver perspective. This experience and understanding has been invaluable to the Human Services Department in assisting in the development of programming through their Elder Outreach and Dementia Friendly Taunton programs. Mrs. LaFerrara has been a productive and helpful member of the Board since her initial appointment in 2019. As a long-time Taunton resident and employee with GATRA, Mrs. LaFerrara has a broad understanding of the many issues that affect and impact our City residents, particularly some of our most vulnerable and underserved communities. We look fo1ward to Mrs. LaFerrara's continued involvement in the Department of Human Services Board and we appreciate the unique experiences and perspectives she brings as a Board member. ::sc~ Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 5 08-821-1051 Den;se J Pcdva, SecrefmJ1 QJ2.':li.Y_l!.@ta unton:ma. gov March 15, 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 - 215 High St. Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for prope1iy at 215 High Street for the construction of a 22 unit condominium project on 1.78 acres submitted by Gawadat Measwad. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 9: 15 AM in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 1298 Cohannet St., at which time the application shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Sincerely, ~ ctf:vue#A__&~t) Anthony Abreau, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD  City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 82 1-1397 Shaunna O ' Connell Peter F. Winters, Esq. MAYOR FfR ST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P . Gay, Jr., Esq. CITY SOLICITOR SECOND ASST. CITY SOLI CITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLIC ITOR March 14, 2022 Council President Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton , Massachusetts 02780 Re: 0 Johnson Street, Taunton- Parcel 79-203 Title Defect- Sale from City of Taunton to J&F Realty Trust- May 29, 2007 Dear Council President and Members of the Municipal Council : This matter was brought to the attention of the Law Department by Attorney David Frenette who represents the property owner, J&F Realty Trust. A copy of his correspondence to the Law Department is attached with a copy of the deed from May 29 , 2007 . J&F Realty Trust is in the process of selling this parcel of land, and upon review, the Buyer's agent determined that there was a title issue with the property. Specifically, there was no formal action taken by the Council in 2007 that we can find to authorize the then Mayor Crowley to sign the deed . The sale was processed in 2007 and the City received payment of $129 ,000.00 for the parcel. Upon review, the Law Department recommends that the Council take a vote to confirm the sale from May 29, 2007 and authorize the Mayor to sign a confirmatory deed. This will clear up the title defect for the current owner. Thank you for allowing me to be of assistance in this matter and please contact me with any questions or concerns. Respectfully, ~fl~ J; /Pt') Assistant City Solicitor s:\! tom jr\ltr to municipal council- 0 johnson st- title defect..docx  LAW OFFICES OF ~iette ~ !J%6oetat&J, ~ 111 Torrey Street, Suite 1, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301 David P. Frenette FrenetteandAssociates.com davld@frenetteandassoclates.com Telephone (508) 587-0531 Fax (508) 586-1675 MEMORANDUM TO: Thomas P. Gay, Esq. City of Taunton °Legal Department FROM: David P. Frenette, Esq. DATE: March 11, 2022 RE: Title defect on property designated as Parcel 79~203 on the Assessor's Plan and with an address of 0 Johnson Street, Taunton~ MA Thank you for pursuing this for me Tom. This properly is raw land off of Johnson Street. It was deeded from the City of Taunton to John Rudnicki and Fred Rudnicki, Trustees of the J&F Realty Trust on May 29, 2007. Recorded in the Bristol County Registry of Deeds at Book 16819 Page 270 ..i John and Fred are trying to sell this property. We have a closing scheduled for March 18. The closing attorney informed me that there is title defect in that there is nothing recorded in the Registry that shows the Mayor was authorized to transfer the property to John and Fred. We are looking for some document that authorized the Mayor to transfer this property back in 2007. As you suggested if we do not have anything on file at your offices, then we need to do a current authorization of the Mayor in the confirmatory deed to cure the title. · I have attached the deed to this memorandum for reference. Please contact me should you need any more information. DPF/ka Enc.  , ... ,- c_g. ~ ... :BK 16819 IPG 270 05/29/07 10~42 26451 IPAGIE 1 OF 2 QUITCLAIM DEED The City of Taunton, being a municipality under the laws of the Commonwealth, and having a usual place of business at 15 Summer Street, Taunton, Bristol County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, For consideration paid, and in full consideration of One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($129,000.00) Dollars, Grants to John Rudnicki and Fred Rudnicki, Trustees of the J&F Realty Trust, of 45 Turnpike Street, W~st Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with quitclaim covenants, A lot of land situated in Taunton, aforesaid, on the. north-easterly side of the Old Road leading by the dwelling house of Charles Johnson, Bounded - Beginning at a comer of Nathan Eldridge's land, in line of said road~ thence, north-westerly, in line of said road, .µ"' five rods - thence no1ih-easterly, parallel with said Eldridge's line, sixteen rods- thence QJ QJ south-easterly, parallel with said road, five rods, to land of said Eldridge - thence south- ·· ~ .µ westerly, in said Eldridge's line, sixteen rods~ to the' comer first mentioned. Subject to and together with the easements, takings, restrictions, reseivations and all matters of record insofar as in force and applicable. ("")" For Grantors title, see deed of Joseph L. Macomber dated December 16, 1854 and 0 N. : recorded in the Bristol County Northern District on February 21, 1855. at Book 221, I O"I Pages 195 and 196.. · · r.... In witness whereof, the said City of Taunton has caused its corporate seal to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed, acknowledged, and delivered in its name and behalf of Charles Crowley, Mayor, hereto duly authorized this 29th day of May, 2007. _,./Charles Crowley City of Taunton ., COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bristol, ss. On this 29th day of May, 2007, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Charles Crowley, Mayor of the City of Taunton, known to me for a number of years, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached documents, and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. ~ylj&AJ Susan Katen Barber, Notary Public My Commissiol.1 Expires: Oct. 9, 2009 SUSAN KAREN BARaER ' $ NOTARY PUBLIC COMMONWl!ALTH OF MASSAGHUSElTS MYCornmlsslon Exf)lresOol. 09,200 ,· Ena of Document .; ~ .' ' . 1"'<'f'.1f!1:. .... ~,~ ' ·• vaJ· 1 A. h eiae~IY< rr111e-ffe 'f p t>l<:eJ J ~'i6 ;_;)J~,"1''} 9: S:re /!) {3r~ c.k-71>0, f1!+ !);JJN,,, 1_f/> o rrurn; IVlll\t: /-\11 UUd "-11 ldl I UUd~ ldUlllUI 1-111d.~UV..> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:56:10 PM To: Colleen Ellis <cellis@taunton-ma.gov> Subject: PFAS Results Dear City Council's As per City Council Sander's request for motion to acquire PFAS information. Please see the attached PFAS results for 2021, the City of Taunton and all Public Water Suppliers were required to do quarterly testing for 2021. I'm pleased to know our PFAS results look very good and are below within DEP MCL limits. I also included a consumer guide on what PFAS is all about and where it comes from. Please let me know if anyone has any questions or concerns and I will be more than happy to explain. Thank you, Michael Arruda Water Superintendent 90 lngell Street Taunton, Ma. 02780 508-813-5659  PFAS Summary PFAS Standard for Public Drinking Water Supplies On October2, 2020, MassDEP published its PFAS public drinking water standard, called a Massachusetts Maximum Contamination Level {MMCL), of 20 nanograms per liter {ng/L) (or parts per trillion {ppt)) - individually or for the sum of the concentrations of six specific PFAS. These PFAS are perfluorooctane sulfonic acid {PFOS); perfluorooctanoicacid {PFOA); perfluorohexane sulfonicacid {PFHxS); perfluorononanoicacid {PFNA); perfluoroheptanoicacid (PFHpA); and perfluorodecanoicacid (PFDA). MassDEP abbreviates this set of six PFAS as "PFAS6." This drinking water standard is set to be protective against adverse health effects for all people consuming the water. Taunton Water Division PFAS Monitoring The Taunton Water Division was required to take PFAS6 samples from the finished water leaving the treatment plant once perquarterin 2021, for a total of 4 sampling events. In each of the 4 events, the total of all detections were below the established 20ppt MCL. As a result, the Taunton Water Division will NOTbe required to make any treatment process changes, and we are now on a reduced sampling scfledufe of once pet ye at, in Apt ii. Sampling Event Total PFASG Detections (20 ppt MCL) 1st Quarter(January) 4.74 ppt 2nd Quarter (April) 2.34 ppt 3rd Quarter (August) 2.25 ppt 4th Quarter(October) No Detections (ND) Future PFAS Monitoring As mentioned, Mass DEP will only require annual monitoring of PFAS6going forward, so long as Taunton Water Division remains below the 20 ppt MCL. If any sampling event results are above 20 ppt, a confirmation set of samples will be required. If the confirmation samples validate the water system is indeed in violation of the MCL, a mitigation plan will have to be devised. As most PFAS contaminations are "legacy" issues (persistent waste from industrial applications and/orfirefightingfoam), the likelihood of future PFAS problems arising are minimal. US EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Rule (UCMR5) will look at 29 additional PFAS constituents in order to determine if they exist in quantities across the nation which warrant future potential regulation. UCMR5 begins in 2023 and ends in 2025.  1 MassD ac e Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Drinking Water: Questions and Answers for Consumers --············--···-··--···--···········-·-· ················-··------·· ······································--·····...................- ....... . 1. What are PFAS and how are people exposed to them? Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances are a group of chemical compounds called PFAS. Two PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), were extensively produced and are the most studied and regulated of these chemicals. Several other PFAS that are similar to PFOS and PFOA exist. These PFAS are contained in some firefighting foams used to extinguish oil and gas fires. They have also been used in a number of industrial processes and to make carpets, clothing, fabrics for furniture, paper packaging for food and other materials (e.g., cookware) that are resistant to water, grease and stains. Because these chemicals have been used in many consumer products, most people have been exposed to them. While consumer products and food are the largest source of exposure to these chemicals for most people, drinking water can be an additional source of exposure in communities where these chemicals have contaminate water supp 1es. Suen contamination 1s typ1cally local1ze associate w1 a spec1f1c ac1 ·1t y, an for example, an airfield at which they were used for firefighting or a facility where these chemicals were produced or used. 2. What is the Massachusetts drinking water standard? On October 2, 2020, MassDEP published its public drinking water standard or Massachusetts Maximum Contaminant Limit (MMCL) of 20 nanograms per liter (ng/L) or parts per trillion (ppt) - for the sum of the concentrations of six PFAS. The six PFAS are: perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS); perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA); perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS); perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA); perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA); and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA). MassDEP abbreviates this set of six PFAS as "PFAS6." This drinking water standard is set to be protective against adverse health effects for all people consuming the water. For information on the PFAS6 drinking water standard see: 310 CMR 22.00: The Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations. For more information about the technical details behind the MMCL, see MassDEP's technical support document at: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): An Updated Subgroup Approach to Groundwater and Drinking Water Values. 3. What health effects are associated with exposure to PFAS6? The MassDEP drinking water standard is based on studies of the six PFAS substances in laboratory animals and studies of exposed people. Overall, these studies indicate that exposure to sufficiently elevated levels of the six PFAS compounds may cause developmental effects in fetuses during pregnancy and in breastfed infants. Effects on the thyroid, the liver, kidneys, hormone levels and the immune system have also been reported. Some studies suggest a cancer risk may exist following long-term exposures to elevated levels of some of these compounds. MassDEP - Drinking Water Program - One Winter Street - Boston, MA 02108 11-17-21 https://www.mass.gov/drinking-water-program  ID 2 It is important to note that consuming water with PFAS6 above the drinking water standard does not mean that adverse effects will occur. The degree of risk depends on the level of the chemicals and the duration of exposure. The drinking water standard assumes that individuals drink only contaminated water, which typically overestimates exposure, and that they are also exposed to PFAS6 from sources beyond drinking water, such as food. To enhance safety, several uncertainty factors are additionally applied to account for differences between test animals and humans, and to account for differences between people. Scientists are still working to study and better understand the health risks posed by exposures to PFAS. If your water has been found to have PFAS6 and you have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult with your doctor. 4. How can I find out about contaminants in my drinking water? If you get your water from a public water system, you should contact them for this information. For a contact list for all public water systems in the Commonwealth you may visit: https://www.mass.gov/lists/drinking-water-health-safety#contacts then under "Contacts" click on "MA Public Water Supplier contacts sorted By Town ." For private well owners see the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Private Well Drinking Water Supplies FAQ for more information. 5. What options should be considered when PFAS6 in drinking water is above MassDEP's drinking water standard? ../ Sensitive subgroups, including pregnant or nursing women, infants and people diagnosed by their health care provider to have a compromised immune system, should consider using bottled water that has been tested for PFAS6, for their drinking water, cooking of foods that absorb water (like pasta) and to make infant formula . Bottled water that has been tested for PFAS6, or formula that does not require adding water, are alternatives . ../ For older children and adults, the MMCL is applicable to a lifetime of consuming the water. For these groups, shorter duration exposures present less risk. However, if you are concerned about your exposure while steps are taken to assess and lower the PFAS6 concentration in your drinking water, use of bottled water that has been tested for PFAS6 will reduce your exposure . ../ Water contaminated with PFAS6 can be treated by some home water treatment systems that are certified to remove PFAS6 by an independent testing group such as NSF, UL, or Water Quality Association. These may include point of entry (POE) systems, which treat all the water entering a home, or point of use (POU) devices, which treat water where it is used, such as at a faucet . ../ In most situations the water can be safely used for washing and rinsing foods and washing dishes . ../ For washing items that might go directly into your mouth, like dentures and pacifiers, only a small amount of water might be swallowed and the risk of experiencing adverse health effects is very low. You can minimize any risk by not using water with PFAS6 greater than the MMCL to wash such items . ../ The water can be safely used by adults and older children for brushing teeth. However, use of bottled water should be considered for young children as they may swallow more water than adults when they brush their teeth. If you are concerned about your exposure, even though the risk is very low, you could use bottled water for these activities . ../ Because PFAS are not well absorbed through the skin, routine showering or bathing are not a significant concern unless PFAS6 levels are very high. Shorter showers or baths, especially for children MassDEP - Drinking Water Program - One Winter Street - Boston, MA 02108 11-17-21 https://www.mass.gov/drinking-water-program  3 who may swallow water while playing in the bath, or for people with severe skin cond itions (e.g. significant rashes) would limit any absorption from the water. Based on information from the Connecticut Department of Health, which is the only State to have issued guidance on this issue, water should not be used, long-term, for showering and bathing if the PFAS6 level exceeds 210 ppt . ../ For pets or companion animals, the health effects and levels of concern to mammalian species, like dogs, cats and farm animals, are likely to be similar to those for people . However, because these animals are different sizes, have different lifespans, and drink different amounts of water than people it's not possible to predict what health effects an animal may experience from drinking water long-term with PFAS6 concentrations greater than the MMCL. There is some evidence that birds may be more sensitive to PFAS6. There is little data on PFAS6 effects on other species like turtles, lizards, snakes and fish. As a precaution, if you have elevated levels of PFAS6 in your water, you may wish to consider using alternative water for your pets. If you have concerns, you may also want to consult with your veterinarian . ../ For gardening or farming, certain plants may take up some PFAS6 from irrigation water and soil. Unfortunately, there is not enough scientific data to predict how much will end up in a specific crop . Since people eat a variety of foods, the risk from the occasional consumption of produce grown in soil or irrigated with water contaminated with PFAS6 is likely to be low. Families who grow a large fraction of their produce would experience higher potential exposures and should consider the following steps, which should help reduce PFAS6 exposures from gardening: o Maximize use of rainwater or water from another safe source for your garden. o Wash your produce in clean water aft er you harvest 1t. o Enhance your soil with clean compost rich in organic matter, which has been reported to reduce PFAS uptake into plants. o Use raised beds with clean soil. • NOTE ON BOILING WATER: Boiling water will not destroy these chemicals and will increase their levels somewhat due to water evaporation. • NOTE ON BOTTLED WATER: Bottled water should only be used if it has been tested. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health requires companies licensed to sell or distribute bottled water or carbonated non-alcoholic beverages to test for PFAS. See https://www.mass.gov/info- details/water-quality-standards-for-bottled-water-in-massachusetts#list-of-bottlers- • NOTE ON POU and POE TREATMENT DEVICES: Point of Use (POU) and Point of Entry (POE) treatment devices are not specifically designed to meet Massachusetts' drinking water standard for PFAS6, there are systems that have been designed to meet the USEPA's Health Advisory of 70 ng/L for the sum of PFOS and PFOA. Any treatment device you use should be certified to meet the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standard P473 to remove PFOS and PFOA compounds so that the sum of their concentrations is below the USEPA Health Advisory of 70 ng/L. Please be aware that 70 ng/L is significantly greater than the MassDEP's drinking water standard of 20 ppt for the PFASG compounds. Many of these treatment devices certified to meet NSF standard P473 will likely be able to reduce PFAS6 levels to well below 70 ppt, but there are no federal or state testing requirements for these treatment devices. If you chose to install a treatment device, you should check to see if the manufacturer has independently verifiable PFAS6 monitoring results demonstrating that the device can reduce PFAS6 below 20 ppt. See more detailed information on POU/POE treatment systems in the Private Well Factsheet at https://www.mass.gov/info- details/per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-in-private-well-drinking-water-supplies-faq. MassDEP - Drinking Water Program - One Winter Street - Boston, MA 02108 11-17-21 https://www.mass.gov/drinking-water-program  I 4 6. Where can I get more information on PFAS? MassDEP PFAS Information. https://www.mass .gov/info-details/per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Private Well Drinking Water Supplies FAQ Massachusetts Department of Public Health PFAS webpage: https://www.mass.gov/service-detai ls/per-and- polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-in-drinking-water Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) PFAS resources. https://www.itrcweb.org/Team/Public?teamlD=78 Association of State Drinking Water Administrators PFAS webpage https:Uwww.asdwa.org/pfas/ EPA's Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/ground- water-and-drinking-water/drinking-water-health-advisories-pfoa-and-pfos The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Statement for PFOS and PFOA can be found at: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/index.html 7. Where can I find more information a out Treatment DeVlces MassDEP information on drinking water treatment devices : https://www.mass.gov/service- details/home-water-treatment-devices-point-of-entry-and-point-of-use-drinking-water NSF PFAS information: https://www.nsf.org/knowledge-library/perfluorooctanoic-acid-and- perfl u oroocta n esu lfon ic-acid-in-d rinking-water USEPA information on PFAS and treatment devices: https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/reducing- pfas-drinking-water-treatment-technologies UL information on PFAS and treatment devices : https://www.ul.com/offerings/testing-and- certification-water-filtration-products The Water Quality Association information on PFAS, including treatment: https://www.wqa .org/Porta ls/0/WQ&A%20sheets/WaterQA%20PFAS.pdf For further information on PFAS in drinking water, including possible health effects, you may contact the Massachusetts Department Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program at program.director- dwp@state.ma.us or 617-292-5770. MassDEP - Drinking Water Program - One Winter Street- Boston, MA 02108 11-17-21 https://www.mass.gov/drinking-water-program  Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) lb Drinking Water Regulations Quick Reference Guide ~ Overview of the Ru le Title Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) compliance requirements for Public Water Systems (PWS) - 310 CMR 22 .07G Purpose Increase public health protection through the reduction of chemicals that have been linked to a variety of health risks, particularly for sensitive General subgroups including pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants. The amended Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations establish a MassDEP Commonwealth al M assachusetts Description Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 0.000020 milligrams per liter (mg/I) Depa rtment of Environmental Protection or 20 ng/I (also called parts per trillion or ppt) for the sum of six PFAS compounds (PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA and PFDA), known as PFAS6. The regulations detail the sampling requirements and corrective actions that PWS must take when the MCL is exceeded, as well as the provisions for public education and notice of exceedances so that communities can be educated and proactive in protecting their drinking water quality. Utilities The PFAS6 MCL applies to Community PWS and Non-transient, Non- Covered community PWS. Transient Non-community PWS must collect a PFAS sample under the regulations and would be subject to a site-specific health assessment for elevated levels. • This document provides a summary of MassDEP drinking water requirements; to ensure run comp11ance, p1ease consult me regu1at1ons at .:SJDTl'VIK LL.u11.:i. Public Health Benefits Implementation of the PFAS regulations will result in : • Monitoring for and identifying any elevated PFAS levels in public drinking water . • Corrective actions that reduce drinking water exposures to PFAS6 to below the levels that may cause a variety of health effects to sensitive subgroups, including developmental effects in fetuses and infants, effects on the liver, blood, immune system, thyroid, and may elevate the risk of certain cancers .. Critical Dates and Deadlines October 2, MassDEP published its PFAS regulations establishing an MCL of 0.000020 2020 milligrams per liter (mg/I) or 20 ng/I (also called parts per trillion or ppt) for the sum of PFAS6. January 1, Large Community (COM) and Non-transient Non-community PWS (NTNC) 2021 (schools, workplaces, etc.) serving more than 50,000 people will begin regulatory compliance monitoring. April 1, COM and NTNC PWS serving between 10,000 and 50,000 people will begin 2021 regulatory compliance monitoring. October 1, Small COM and NTNC PWS serving 10,000 or fewer people will begin 2021 regulatory compliance monitoring. September Transient Non-community PWS (such as hotels and restaurants) must 30, 2022 collect, analyze and report sampling results by this date. Federal Drinking Water Standards There are currently no federal PFAS drinking water standards . However, USEPA has a health advisory of 70 ppt for the sum of PFOA and PFOS .  ---- What are the Major Provisions? Sampling Locations I • PWS must sample at every entry point to the distribution system . • PWS that draw water from more than one source, where the sources are combined before distribution, must collect samples that are representative of all such combined sources after treatment during periods of normal operating conditions. • Consecutive PWS are exempt from conducting compliance monitoring for PFAS for the purchased portion of water when the PWS from which the water is obtained has conducted the required monitoring. Initial Monitoring (First Year) • Four consecutive quarterly samples must be collected. I • Each sample shall be collected in the first month of every quarter during initial monitoring. • The PWS may ask MassDEP to substitute previously conducted quarterly sampling. • If no PFAS is detected in the first two quarters of monitoring, the PWS may request to have MassDEP waive the third and fourth quarters of monitoring. I Routine Monitoring • If initial monitoring does not identify any PFAS a PWS may monitor during one year of each subsequent three-year Compliance Period . • PWS serving more than 3,300 individuals must collect two quarterly samples in that year. • PWS serving fewer than or equal to 3,300 individuals must collect one sample in that year. Monitoring Waivers • After January 1, 2023, a PWS on routine monitoring may request a monitoring waiver from MassDEP. • Waivers cover a single three-year Compliance Period and must be renewed each Compliance Period . • Sampling under an approved waiver shall occur at least once during the first Compliance Period of each successive nine-year Compliance Cycle. Confirmatory Sampling Requirements • Initial Monitoring: The first detection of PFAS during initial monitoring, not just the detection of PFAS6, triggers confirmation sampling. • Initial Monitoring: After first detection, subsequent PFAS6 detection greater than 10 ppt triggers confirmation sampling. • Routine Monitoring: Confirmatory sampling is required when PFAS6 is detected greater than 10 ppt during routine monitoring unless MassDEP determines that the location is • Reliably and Consistently below the MCL. • The confirmatory sample must be collected as soon as possible after receipt of result requiring confirmation and no later than two weeks from receipt of such result (unless granted a MassDEP extension) . • A detection is defined as any PFAS contaminant level greater than the lab's minimum reporting level (MRL) . All certified labs must achieve an MRL of 2 ppt or lower for the six PFAS covered by the MCL. Increased Monitoring if PFAS is detected Monthly • If the average of a PFAS6 result and its associated confirmatory sample is monitoring greater than 10 ppt, the sampling location must be sampled monthly. • Monthly sampling continues until the source is shown to be Reliably and Consistently Below the MCL. Quarterly • A PWS that has installed PFAS treatment and is thereby Reliably and monitoring Consistently Below the MCL will be put on quarterly monitoring. Annual •If the initial monitoring is complete and PFAS is detected but PFAS6 is monitoring confirmed less than 10 ppt, the location must be sampled annually. •A PWS that is determined by MassDEP to be Reliably and Consistently Below the MCL without having to install PFAS treatment may be put on annual monitoring. Public Education • Any PWS where there has been a PFAS6 detection, and the average of such detection and an associated confirmatory sample exceeds the PFAS6 MCL, shall provide public education materials regarding the exceedance, as described by MassDEP. These should be provided as soon as possible, but within 30 days. • Until the PWS obtains a monitoring result at or below the PFAS6 MCL at such locations, public education should be updated quarterly. Compliance and Violations • MCL compliance is calculated using the average of the monthly samples over a quarter. • If any one sampling point location is in violation, then the PWS shall be considered in violation . • If any sample result would cause the quarterly average to exceed the PFAS6 MCL, the PWS is immediately in violation and begins compliance actions. Public Notice • A violation of the MCL requires a Tier 2 Public Notice. • l\/lnnitnrim1 R, tPc;tinP" -;~-..-- 11rP \/inl::itinnc; rPr111irP TiPr ~ P11hlir NntirP ' Seasonal System Provisions If a PWS reactivates an existing source or opens a seasonal system after the applicable commencement date of this regulation, it shall commence initial monitoring of such locations within the first month of delivering water to the public. MassDEP Technical Assistance and Grants • Free testing is available until June 30, 2021 for PWS to sample drinking water for PFAS. • The Commonwealth provided grant funding in October 2020 to assist PWS in the I planning and design of treatment systems to remove PFAS Another round of grant I funding is anticipated . • MassDEP has made PFAS-reducing drinking water projects a priority in the 2021 State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program . PFAS mitigation projects may be eligible to receive an additional subsidy in the form of a 0% interest rate loan . The additional subsidy is contingent on the availability of funds and approval of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees . For more information: https://www.mass.gov/doc/drinking- water-program -updates-2-13-2020Ldownload Key Point for PWS to Remember • All confirmed detections of PFAS6 > 20 ppt require public education. For additional information on the PFAS6: Visit the MassDEP website at https:LLwww.mass.govLinfo-detailsLper-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas; email the MassDEP Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.gov; or call the MassDEP Drinking Water Program at 617-292-5770. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR SYSTEM. HAVE SOMEONE TRANSLATE IT FOR YOU OR SPEAK WITH SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS IT. If you need this document translated, please contact MassDEP's Diversity Director, Michelle Waters-Ekanem, Diversity Director/Civil Rights: 617-292-5751 TIY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439- 2370. You may also contact the Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.gov.  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 FLRST ASST. CITY SOLIC ITOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P. Gay, Jr. , Esq. CITY SOLICITOR SECOND ASST. C ITY SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR March 17, 2022 Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Re: Proposed Home Rule Petition - Increasing the Maximum Age to be Appointed a Police Officer Dear Council President Duarte and Members of the Municipal Council: Submitted with this letter is a proposed special act that the Council is respectfully requested to approve and adopt as a home rule petition to the legislature at the Council meeting of March 22, 2022. This proposed special act will allow the City of Taunton to appoint police officers who are otherwise qualified under the civil service rules for appointment up to their fortieth birthday. To summarize the motivation for pursing this increase, the City is presently limited by Chapter 31, Section 58A of the General Laws to individuals who have not reached the age of 32 . This restriction limits the available pool of qualified applicants who may apply for and be appointed a police officer in the City of Taunton. Increasing the age will broaden the pool and will also open up opportunities to some retired military personnel. Currently, the maximum age set by statute is 32 years at the time of taking the qualifying exam. This proposal was precipitated by the recent trends which indicate that the recruitment and retention of police officers is becoming more and more difficult. This act will help to increase the general pool of applicants by increasing the age limit. This measure has the full support and backing of the Chief of Police and the Mayor who worked collaboratively to bring this proposed legislation forward.  J'l Page 2 March 17, 2022 Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Municipal Council Re: Proposed Home Rule Petition - Increasing the Maximum Age to be Appointed a Police Officer In order that this home rule petition can be approved by the legislature this proposal must first be approved on the local level. Therefore, we are respectfully requesting that the Council vote to adopt the proposed special act as a home rule petition to be transmitted to the City's legislative delegation as soon as possible. VeJfllw£-====- - Peter F. Winters, Esquire Assistant City Solicitor Enclosure AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF TAUNTON. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 58A of chapter 31 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, no person shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of police officer in the city of Taunton if such person has reached his fortieth birthday on the date of the entrance examination. SECTION 2. The provisions of this act shall only apply to competitive exams administered on or after the effective date of this act SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.  City of Taunton OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall · 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 · (508) 821 -1000 MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL Ed Correira Patrick Della Russo, Jr. CHIEF OF STAFF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Ligia Madeira Gill E. Enos DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF BUDGET DIRECTOR March 17, 2022 Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Duarte and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, I am writing to respond to Councilor Pottier's question regarding the OPEB Trust. As part of my duties as the first Chief Financial Officer for the City of Taunton, I am reviewing all documentation currently in place pertaining to financial matters. Upon review, I realized the City of Taunton did not have the proper documentation in place to support the OPEB Trust. To the best of my knowledge, and according to the City Clerk's Office, no trust documents have been filed in previous years. In order to rectify the situation, I provided City Council with the proper forms last week to approve the establishment of the Trust. The form approved last week is an administrative document we must have on file that outlines the purpose and responsibility of the Trust itself. As the Chief Financial Officer, I look forward to finding additional opportunities to serve our City in improving and updating our financial policies and procedures. Patrick D. Della Russo, Jr. Chief Financial Officer March 8, 2022 Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and Taunton City Council POW/MIA Remembrance Day Sunday March 26th marks the 40th Annual Remembrance POW/MIA Day. As you know the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans have been doing this ever since Mayor Johnson proclaimed the last Sunday in March as POW/MIA Remembrance Day in the City of Taunton. As of this letter, there are 1589 still missing in South East Asia and over 80,000 from WWI and on. We are extremely pleased that our Government continues to search for remains from all wars. To stress how important this is let's, remember 4 years ago when, Taunton resident, ec Sgt John Brady's remains were returned after 7i years. e exc1 emen an satisfaction of his son Michael to be able to lay his father to rest says it all. We will continue to pursue the accounting of all those that are missing so that families can have final closure. We will read the names of the men from Massachusetts that are classified as MIA. Then it will be followed by the ringing of a bell. Please join us at 12 noon on March 26 (rain date of 27th) at Church Green to help us remember those who have not come home. We would like to address the citizens of Taunton, Mayor Shaunna O'Connell, and Taunton City Council at the City council meeting on March 22nd. Hank Mello TAW Secretary Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association  r-' __, ·= f ·-...> ......... :r,- 3: :i;.. ··"' r z :0 ...··Pl (j n -·1 -i 0 o:> -~ !Tl -< ;1) < MARCH 22, 2022 )> .:Jri C7 3: r )> -., o .,, ~ 9 HONORABLE SHAUNNA l. O'CONNELL, MAYOR ("') !::s:: i'1 COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHILLIPE. DUARTE .r= AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 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 F NDING 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 TO FURTHER DISCUSS POLICY FOR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 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 CITY SOLICITOR TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING MATIERS: A. LETIER FROM J&J ROOM ES REGARDING TREES- NUISANCE TREES B. DOG FINES AND LICENSE FEES? ELIMINATE FOR SENIORS PLUS SPAYING AND NEUTERING C. FLASHING CROSSWALK SIGNS AT BLOOM BUS D. NO PARKING ON MOZZONE BOULEVARD E. FINGERPRINTING FOR LIVERY AND MARIJUANA LICENSING F. STOP SIGN AT HODGES AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET G. ASHLAND STREET DEAD END SIGN H. REPEAL ORDINANCE REGARDING MANUFACTURED HOME DISCONTINUANCE AND EVICTION BOARD I. SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAGS  J. FINES FOR FIREWORKS K. PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE - TAKE OUT OF ORDINANCE L. NO PARKING PROSPECT & SUMMER STREET (TABLED 4 WEEKS) M. IS ORDINANCE NEEDED FOR WAYFINDING SIGNAGE N. PARALLEL PARKING ON WEST WATER STREET (REFERRED TO SAFETY OFFICER?) 0. REMOVE PARKING METERS ON GOVERNOR STREET P. DONATION BINS Q. FLORENCE AND HIGHLAND STREET INTERSECTION R. EXCLUDE OUT OF TOWN CONSTABLES S. NO PARKING ON HOWARD STREET (ONE SIDE) T. NO PARKING ON LAKEVIEW AVENUE U. ZONING CHANGE REQUEST FROM BETA 440-1509 V. 440-704 REGARDING UTILITY TRAILER SIZES W. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REVOLVING FUND X. REQUESTED CHANGE IN TERMS FOR APPOINTMENTS (PENDING RESPONSE TO UNION LEITER) Y. PARKING FEE ORDINANCE Z. MARIJUANA BUSINESS 180 DAY REPORT FOR BUILDING PERMITS AA. NO PARKING ON SHORES AVENUE 2. MEET WITH THE CITY SOLICITOR TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CIVILIAN TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER ORDINANCE 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, _Qttt@l &fw Colleen M. Ellis Clerk of Council Committees