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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 City Clerk's Office MAY 17, 2022-7:00 PM Notice of Posting INVOCATION l1rr1 :~ ROLL CALL Date: ~}-aµc§; 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 • National Police Week Presentation • Community Update • COVID-19 Update APPOINTMENTS • Reappointment of Jeffrey Riccitelli to serve as Director of Veteran's Services for term of three (3) years which will expire in April 2025 • Appointment of Councilors Christopher Coute, Kelly Dooner and Estele Borges to the COTMA Grievance Committee for appointments to be served coterminous with the Mayor • Appointment of Manuel Spencer, Jr., 80 Avalon Drive, Taunton to serve on the Taunton Redevelopment Authority fulfilling the unexpired term of Heidi Taylor which expires February 2023 • Reappointment of Samuel Delgado, 895 Norton Ave., Taunton to the Golf Course Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring April 2025 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. 1 Com. from Representative Carol Doherty- Notifying of Adoptions Pg.2 Com. from Safety Officer - Submitting a Response Pg. 3 Com. from Safety Officer - Submitting a Response Pg. 4 Com. from Safety Officer - Submitting a Response Pg. 5 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board- Notifying of Public Meeting and Hearing Pg.6 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of Public Meeting and Hearing Pg. 7 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of Public Meeting and Hearing Pg. 8 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of Public Meeting and Hearing Pg.9 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of Public Meeting and Hearing Pg. 10-21 Com. from Superintendent-Director/District Secretary, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District - Submitting Re-Statement ofBristol- Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District Pg.22 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public Hearing Pg. 23 Com. from Acting Director, Taunton Public Library - Recommending an Appointment Pg. 24-27 Com. from City Engineer - Street Acceptances Pg.28 Com. from Superintendent of Schools - Williams Street Safety Concerns (SEPARATE PACKET) Pg. 29 Com. from DPW Commissioner - Response on Crapo Street Resurfacing COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pg.30 Com. from Attorney Joseph deMello, 71 Main St., Taunton - Downtown Parking Concerns Pg. 31-32 Com. from Eileen Kelleher, Program Manager, Downtown Taunton Foundation - Downton Art Jam PETITIONS Antique Dealer & Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL I. The Estate Marketplace located at 318 Bay St., Taunton Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL I. Bowsers Basement located at 239 Broadway, Taunton Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1. Italian Social Club of Taunton, Inc. located at 2 Columbus Boulevard, Taunton (1 Table) 2. Italian Naturalization Club of Taunton, Inc. -dba- Italian Naturalization Club located at 46 Wales St., Taunton (2 Tables) Livery License - RENEWAL Pegasus Airp01i Service, Inc. located at 48 Worcester St., Taunton (1 Van) Temporary Fixed Vendor License - RENEWAL I. Streamliner located at 447 Broadway, Taunton selling food and beverages Claim Claim submitted by Greg Siembab, 9 Maxwell St., Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting pothole near 236 Field St., Taunton. (Already referred to the Law Department and the DPW) Kennel License Petition submitted by Matthew and Denise Schmitz, 1125 Somerset Ave., Taunton for a new Personal Grade 2 (7-12 Dogs) Kennel License to be located at 1125 Somerset Ave., Taunton. (Public Hearing Required) COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Councilor Sanders requests for a date certain within 30 days (pursuant to A501- 27(b )) for hearings on items referred to various committees by Councilor Sanders including: o 5/18/21 referral to Council of the Whole and DPW Committee for a presentation on unaccepted roads o 8/24/21 referral to Military and Veterans Affairs for the recognition of Purple Heart Day at the request of State Representative Carol Doherty o 1/10/22 referral to DPW Committee to discuss the status of private cisterns in lieu of public fire hydrants o 1/10/22 referral to Public Property a review of permitting process for use of public property for 1st amendment protected activity. o 1/25/22 referral to Council of the Whole and law department to establish a procedure for releasing executive session minutes. • Request for an update from the Mayor on the Youth and Recreation Committee 1/31/22 request for an update on plans to re-establish a Youth Commission. ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - NONE NEW BUSINESS • Councilor Coute requests to refer to the Council as a Whole to meet with representatives from the Taunton Police Department regarding continued problems filling police details. • Councilor Coute requests to refer to the Council as a Whole to meet with representatives from the Taunton Police Department for detailed plan regarding implementation of civilian traffic control officer Respectfully submitted, Rose Marie Blackwell City Clerk  City of Taunton OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall · 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 · (508) 82 1- 1000 MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL Ed Correira Patrick Dello Russo, Jr. CHIEF OF STAFF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Ligia Madeira Gill E. Enos DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF BUDGET DIRECTOR May 13, 2022 Council President Phillip Duaiie Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Duaite and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, Please be advised that I am reappointing Jeffrey Riccitelli to serve as Director of Veteran's Services for a term of three years which will expire in April 2025. Mr. Riccitelli has been a valued member of our City team for over 23 years and served as Director of Veterans Services for 3 years. We welcome his continued dedication and service to our City residents and Veterans. Mayor Shaunna O' Connell  City of Taunton OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall · 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 · (508) 821-1000 MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL Ed Correira i,11 1.11,· J,. :/ Patrick Dello Russo, Jr. ' --...... CHIEF OF STAFF :1' ,. ;.-.....!'.· ,{. 1 (. : ! CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER \, • ·~ ·" ·,,, ' - !, ' , Ligia Madeira Gill E. Enos DEPUTY CffiEF OF STAFF BUDGET DIRECTOR May 13, 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 appointing three Municipal Councilors, Christopher Coute, Kelly Dooner and Estele Borges, to the COTMA Grievance Committee for appointments to be served cotenninous with the Mayor. I thank these Councilors for their acceptance of this appointment and their continued dedication to our City. ~erfully, ~l\._(fi.A.A/Vv~ Mayor Shaunna O 'Connell  City of Taunton OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall · 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 · (508) 821 - 1000 MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL Ed Correira . . \\II /1 -', :, Patrick Delio Russo, Jr. ~~. · CHIEF OF STAFF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER \' ~i-:·-s· - , t' ,. i.1 I •,. .. ·~ ' ." Ligia Madeira Gill E. Enos DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF BUDGET DIRECTOR May 13, 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 appointing Manuel Spencer, Jr. of 80 Avalon Drive to serve on the Taunton Redevelopment Authority to fill the unexpired te1m of Heidi Taylor which will expire in February 2023. Mrs. Taylor is cmTently unavailable to serve and voluntarily resigned her membership. Mr. Spencer is a lifelong Taunton resident and served with the Taunton Police Department for over 40 years. His experience as a Planning Board member and his comprehensive understanding of our community and its needs will be a great benefit to the Taunton Redevelopment Authority. Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  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 OFFICER Ligia Madeira Gill E. Enos DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF BUDGET DIRECTOR May 10, 2022 Honorable 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 nominating Samuel Delgado of 895 Norton Avenue for reappointment to serve on the Golf Course Commission for a term of three years which will expire in April 2025. Thank you for your consideration. Respeci -) : lly, ~o ~ Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATE HOUSE. BOSTON. MA 02133-1054 STATE HOUSE. ROOM 527A CAROL DOHERTY STATE TELo (617) 722 2020 Carol Oohertv@MAhouse.gov REPRESENTATIVE 3Ro BRISTOL DISTRICT April 28, 2022 Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Taunton City Hall 15 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Mayor O'Connell, Council President Duarte, and Members of the Taunton City Council, I am pleased to let you know that two budget earmarks, proposed by me, in collaboration with Representatives Orrell and Haddad, have been adopted into the House FY23 Budget. The first earmark provides $50,000 for roof repairs to three ofTaunton's historic fire stations, continuing the renovation work begun with last year's appropriation of $25,000 for the Weir fire station. Also approved is a second earmark which will provide $50,000 to help develop a plan for the mitigation of invasive weed species plaguing Lake Sabbatia. We sincerely hope that these funds will positively address these projects on behalf of our community. The City of Taunton, and three community organizations, will have been positively impacted by over a quarter of a million dollars in earmarks proposed by me during my first term as your State Representative. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about these earmarks. Sincerely, Carol A. Doherty State Representative, Third Bristol District cc: President Phillip Duarte and the Taunton City Council  The City of Taunton Police Department SAFETY OFFICE 23 Summer Street CHIEF Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 SAFETY OFFICER EDWARD J. WALSH ARSENIO CHA YES Telephone: (508)821-1471, Ext. 3014 Facsimile: (508) 828-9315 www.achaves@tauntonpd.com Honorable Shamma 0' C01mell, Mayor And Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer St Taunton MA, 02 7 80 05/05/2022 I was asked by the Mayor Shaunna 0' Connell, the City Council and Councilor Borges to look into the area of Washington Street in the area of Frederick Martin Parkway. The issue in this location is that vehicles traveling in theright lane north toward the city continued through the intersection at Frede1ick Martin Parkway, and turned right onto Court Street. I discovered thatthe signage on Washington Street may be confusing to motmists and the arrows on the roadway were placed just before Frederick Martin Parkway. The roadway markings and signage, did not give motorists enough notice that it was a turning lane. I worked with the City Engineer and the DPW and we decided to add several more roadway arrows and the word TURN to the right lane on Washington Street to indicate to motorists that the right lane is a turning lane. The arrows start at approximately 100 feet from the beginning of the lane. The DPW is also placing more signs on Washington Street to indicate that the right lane is for a RIGHT TURN ONLY. With moresignage and more roadway marldngs 1notorists have greater warningthatthey must turn right onto Frederick Martin Parkway while traveling in the right lane. Respectfully Submitted Arsenio Chaves  The City of Taunton Police Department SAFETY OFFICE 23 Summer Street CHIEF Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 SAFETY OFFICER EDWARD J. WALSH ARSENIO CHAVES Telephone: (508)821-1471, Ext. 3014 Facsimile: (508) 828-9315 www.achaves@tauntonpd.com Honorable Shaunna O'Connell, Mayor and Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer St Taunton MA, 02780 05/10/2022 I was asked by Councilor Postell to check into the area of the former Reed and Barton propetiies to ensure that work was completed. The Planning Board and former Safety Officer Chris Williams requested that no parking signs and double yellow striping be placed in the area that construction had occurred. I checked the area that was outlined, and it appears that the work has been completed. Respectfully Submitted Arsenio Chaves  The City of Taunton Police Department SAFETY OFFICE 23 Summer Street CHIEF Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 SAFETY OFFICER EDWARDJ. WALSH ARSENIO CHA YES Telephone: (508)821-1471, Ext. 3014 Facsimile: (508) 828-9315 \V\V\v.achaves@tauntonpd.con1 Honorable Shaunna 0' Com1ell, Mayor and Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer St Taunton MA, 02780 0511012022 I received a communication from the City Council in regards the crashes at the intersection of Highland Street and Florence Street. Councilor Borges asked for crash data for that intersection. I researched the intersection at Highland Street at Florence Street from 2018 to present. I found four crashes in 2018 two with injury, three crashed in 2019 two with injury, one crash in 2020 with injury, one crash in 2021 with injury, and two crashes in 2022 both with injury. I also observed the sightline on both sides ofHighland Street from Florence Street and found no obstructions in place. Florence Street is a low volume traffic area, and has stop signs on both sides ofHighland Street. Although we have had several crashes in that area over the past years, the amount of crashes is not excessive. At this time I don'tbelieve that this intersection warrants a four way stop. Respectfully Submitted Arsenio Chaves  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J. Paiva, SecrefWJ' dpai va@taunton-ma.gov May 10, 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 -150 John Hancock Rd. Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 150 John Hancock Road for the addition of a 245.6' x 60' (14,736 sq. ft.) outdoor storage for the warehouse/distribution use and proposed incidental office with within an existing building in the Industrial district, submitted by Pool Corp., owned by Atlantic Oliver, II 150 John Hancock Road LLC The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, May 24, 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 again on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Sincerely, Anthony Abreau, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J. Paiva, SecrefaJJ' dpaivalcll,taunton-ma,gov May 9, 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 - 59-63 Broadway Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for prope1iy at 59-63 Broadway to add auto sales for 3 vehicles to the existing auto repair center, submitted by Cluistine Pereira. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 8:30 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, June 2, 2022 at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Sincerely, ~c~~(!!jf) TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address 1 Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J. Paiva, SecrefmJ' dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov May 10, 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 -50 John Hancock Rd. Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 50 John Hancock Road for the addition of 4 saw tooth loading docks and a loading ramp for the warehouse/storage and light industrial /manufacturing use within an existing building, submitted by VMD Industrial III,LLC. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, May 24, 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 again on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Sincerely, ~ ~cur{ilf;} Anthony Abreau, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J. Paiva, Secretary dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov May 3, 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 - Dever Dl"ive - Property I.D. 19-59 Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property a DeverDrive - Property I.D. 19-59 - to allow the 105,000 sq. ft. building (70,000 sq. ft. for light industrial & 35,000 sq. ft. for office space) on a 9.95 acre lot, submitted by Rhino Light Industrial Facility, owned by Taunton Dev. Corp. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, May 24, 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, June 2, 2022 at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Sincerely, ~c~CU{(t1~ TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J. Paiva, Secretwy @aiva(tiltaunlon-ma_J;:Q,_, May 3, 2022 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton, Ma. 02780 CIO Rose Marie Blackwell, City Clerk RE: Site Plan Review - Dever Drive - Property I.D. 19-56 Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property a Dever Drive - Property l.D. 19-59 - to allow the 180,000 q. ft. building (120,000 sq. ft. for light industrial & 60,000 sq. ft. for office space) submitted by Rhino Light Industrial Facility, owned by Taunton Dev. Corp. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 9:30 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, June 2, 2022 at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Sincerely, a~17t0vll1 Cvh/u'()(A,(_ ( /?90 Anthony Abreau;'Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD  BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRIC1/b 207 HART STREET, TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02780-3715 Berkle_v .. Bri<lge1vater " Dighton 11 t\litlcllehorou>;h "' Ru;ndunn • J~choboth .. T'a1111to11 \V\V\V. bptech.org Dr. Alexandre M. Magalhaes Telephone 508-823-5151 Ext. 125 Superintendent - IJircctor Fax 508-880-7287 E-rnail: a1nagalhaes(£~bptcch.org May 10, 2022 Mayor Shaunna O'Connell City of Taunton 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Mayor O'Connell: Enclosed please find the Re-Statement of the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District. This amended agreement was approved by the Bristol-Plymouth Regional School Committee on May 4, 2022 which includes the addition of the Town of Freetown as a new member to the District. This amendment has also been presented to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for its initial review and comment. Pursuant to Sections VII and VIII of the Agreement, we respectfully submit this Re- statement to the Taunton City Council for their approval at the next scheduled meeting. Following the approval of each member of the School District, the Re-Statement of the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School Agreement will be approved by the Commissioner of Education. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, fl-~ o/'f ~/t.___ Dr. Alexandre M. Magalhaes Superintendent-Director/District Secretary AMM/tac Enclosure cc: Phillip Duarte, City Council President Rose Marie Blackwell, Taunton City Clerk 11\.~A .11ccrediled by the fleH' /!)1gland Elssocialion r?lSchools (_\( C'ollcges s1c  II RE-STATEMENT OF THE BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT This agreement is entered into pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71, §§ 14-161 and 603 CMR 41.00 by and among the City of Taunton and the towns of Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, Freetown, Middleborough, Raynham, and Rehoboth. 1 In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, it is agreed as follows: SECTION I. THE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the Committee Members or as the Regional School District Committee, has the authorities granted to it under M.G.L. c. 71, § 16. (A) Composition The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee shall consist of nine members, two from the City of Taunton and one from each of the towns of Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, Freetown, Middleborough, Raynham, and Rehoboth. The Committee Members shall be elected at the district-wide elections. Committee Member(s) shall serve until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (B) Elected Committee Members Beginning in the year 1990, at the biennial state election, Committee Members shall be chosen by the voters in said District in district-wide elections with residency requirements as set forth in General Laws Chapter 71, Section 14E(3). Each Committee Member shall serve for a term of two (2) years. All other requirements of Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1988 with respect to the appointment of a regional district clerk, filing of nomination papers, etc., shall be as required for district- wide elections with residency requirements. The Regional School District Committee shall remain with nine (9) members, two (2) from Taunton and one (1) each from Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, Freetown, Middleborough, Raynham, and Rehoboth. 1 The District was initially authorized by Chapter 751 of the Acts of 1965.  (C) Vacancies If a vacancy occurs among the elected Committee Members, the select board and the local school committee members from the Member involved, acting jointly, shall appoint a Committee Member to serve until the next district-wide election, at which election a successor shall be elected to serve for the balance of the unexpired term, if any. If a vacancy occurs among the Committee Members from the City of Taunton, the city council and school committee of the City of Taunton, acting jointly, shall appoint a Committee Member to serve for the balance of the unexpired term. If a vacancy occurs among the Committee Members from the Town of Bridgewater, the town council and school committee of the Town of Bridgewater, acting jointly, shall appoint a Committee Member to serve for the balance of the unexpired term. (D) Organization and Commencement of Terms of Office The term of office of any Committee Member shall commence on the first Wednesday in January following their election in the previous November. Promptly upon the appointment and qualification, the Regional School District Committee shall organize and elect by ballot a chair and a vice-chair from among its own Committee Members, and shall elect a Treasurer, Clerk, and Secretary. The Committee Members shall fix the time and place for its regular meetings, provide for the calling of special meetings, and specify the notice required for meetings in accordance with the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25. (E)Quorum The quorum for the transaction of business shall be a majority of the Committee Members, but a number less than the majority may adjourn. SECTION II. TYPE OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The type of regional school district shall be a vocational high school consisting of grades nine through twelve, inclusive, which may include all phases of vocational education as prescribed in Chapter 74 of the General Laws. The Committee Members may also establish and maintain extended courses of instruction beyond the secondary level in accordance with the provisions of Section thirty-seven A of said Chapter of the General Laws. 2  13 SECTION Ill. LOCATION OF THE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The regional school district shall be located within the geographic limits of the District and within a radius of six (6) miles from the Taunton Green. SECTION IV. APPORTIONMENT AND PAYMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE DISTRICT (A) Classification of Costs For the purpose of apportioning assessments by the District to the Members, costs shall be divided into three (3) categories: operating costs, transportation costs, and capital/debt costs. The District shall prepare one budget that shall include the funds necessary to support the operating, transportation, and capital/debt needs of the District and shall allocate such amounts among the Members. 1) Operating costs shall include all costs except transportation costs and capital/debt costs, but shall include interest on temporary notes issued by the District in anticipation of revenue. 2) Transportation costs shall include all costs related to the transportation of all pupils who are transported by the District to and from school per Section VI. 3) Capital costs shall include all expenses in the nature of capital outlay, such as the cost of acquiring land, the cost of constructing, reconstructing, and adding to the buildings, and the cost of remodeling or making extraordinary repairs to a school building or buildings, including, without limitation, the cost of the original equipment and furnishings for such buildings or additions, architectural plans and consultants' fees, grading and other costs incidental to placing school buildings or additions and related premises in operating condition. Capital costs shall also include payment of principal and interest on bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the District to finance capital costs and costs for each project to construct, reconstruct, add to, remodel, repair, or improve any building or buildings, grounds, and facilities. (B)Assessment Calculation ' To calculate assessments to the Members, the operating, transportation, and capital/debt costs must first be established: 3  l'I Operating Costs 1) From the operating cost figure, subtract the Chapter 70 amount received, the total required minimum contribution from each Member, established annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and other sources of general fund revenue. The balance is the amount that exceeds the minimum required contribution. 2) The amount exceeding the minimum contribution shall be allocated to the Members based on the Members' percent of pupils in the DESE foundation enrollment numbers as of October 1 of the then current fiscal year. 3) The sum of the minimum contribution for Members and the amount exceeding minimum contribution is the operating assessment to the Members. Transportation Costs 1) The transportation portion of the assessment shall be calculated by reducing the upcoming fiscal year's projected transportation costs by the amount the District anticipates receiving in Chapter 71 transportation reimbursement or using a transportation reimbursement fund. The amount exceeding the anticipated reimbursements shall be allocated to the Members based on the Members' percent of pupils in the DESE foundation enrollment numbers as of October 1 of the then current fiscal year. Capital/Debt Costs 1) The District's enrollment for purposes of calculating capital and debt assessments is based on the DESE foundation enrollment numbers as of October 1 of the then current fiscal year. The amount of capital and debt will be allocated to the Members based on the Members' percent of pupils in the DESE foundation enrollment numbers. If there is a foundation enrollment of less than five pupils from any Member in the regional school district, such Member shall be deemed to have an enrollment of five pupils in the regional school district. The total assessment to a Member is the sum of the operating costs, transportation costs, and capital/debt costs. 4  (C)Times of Payment of Apportioned Costs Each Member shall pay to the District in each year its proportionate share, calculated as provided above. The annual share of all costs of each Member shall be paid in such amounts and at such times that at least the following percentages of such annual share shall be paid on or before the dates indicated, respectively: July 31 25% October 15 60% January 15 75% April 15 100% SECTION V. BUDGET (A) Tentative Budget In accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, § 38N and 603 CMR 41.05(1)(a), the Regional School District Committee shall annually prepare a tentative budget for the ensuing fiscal year, including any installment of principal or interest to become due in such year on any bonds, or other evidence of indebtedness of the District, and any other capital costs to be apportioned to the Members. On or before February 15, the Regional School District Committee shall submit to the mayor of the City of Taunton, town manager of the Town of Bridgewater, and the chair of the select boards and the chair of the finance or advisory committee of the other Members, a copy of such tentative budget which shall be itemized as follows, or be in such further detail as the regional school district committee may deem advisable. 1. Administration 2. Instruction 3. Other School Services 4. Operation and Maintenance of Plant 5. Fixed Charges 6. Community Services 7. Acquisition of Fixed Assets 8. Debt Service 9. Programs with Other Districts and Private Schools (B) Final Budget In accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, § 16(m) and § 16B, the Regional School District Committee shall adopt an annual budget, including debt and interest charges and any other current capital costs as separate items, on or before March 31 for the ensuing fiscal 5  //p year, and the Regional School District Committee shall apportion the amounts necessary to be raised in order to meet the said budget in accordance with the provisions of Section IV. The amounts so apportioned to each Member shall, prior to April 30 of each year preceding the fiscal year to which said budget relates, be certified by the District treasurer to the treasurer of each Member, and each Member shall appropriate the amounts following a vote pursuant to 603 CMR 41.05(1) and (2); M.G.L. c. 71, § 16(m); and M.G.L. c.71,§16B. SECTION VI. TRANSPORTATION School transportation shall be provided by the regional school district and the costs thereof shall be apportioned to the Members in accordance with the transportation formula outlined in Section IV. SECTION VII. AMENDMENTS (A) Limitations This agreement may be amended from time to time in the manner hereinafter provided, but no amendment shall be made which shall substantially impair the rights of the holders of any bonds, notes, or other obligations of the District then outstanding, or the rights of the District to procure the means for payment thereof, provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the admission of a new Member to the District and the apportionment accordingly of capital costs of the District represented by bonds or notes of the District then outstanding and of interest thereon. (B) Procedure Any proposal for amendment may be initiated by a majority vote of all the Committee Members or by a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters of any one of the Members. In the latter case, said petition shall contain at the end thereof a certification by the town or city clerk of such Member as to the number of registered voters in said Member according to the most recent voting list and the number of signatures on the petition which appear to be the names of registered voters of said Member and said petition shall be presented to the Secretary of the Committee. In either case, the Secretary of the Committee shall mail or deliver a notice in writing to the select board of each of the Members and to the city council of Taunton and the town council of Bridgewater that a proposal to amend this agreement has been made and shall enclose a copy of such proposal (without the signatures in the case of a proposal by petition). The select board of each Member and the city and town councils shall include in the warrant 6 for the next annual, special town meeting, or council meeting called for the purpose of an article stating the proposal. Such amendment shall take effect upon its unanimous acceptance by all the Members, acceptance by each Member to be by a majority vote at a town meeting, acceptance by the City of Taunton to be by a majority vote of its city council, acceptance by the Town of Bridgewater to be by a majority vote of its town council, and subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. SECTION VIII. ADMISSION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE DISTRICT By an amendment of this agreement adopted under and in accordance with Section VII above, any other Member may be admitted to the regional school district upon adoption as therein provided of such amendment and upon acceptance by the Member seeking admission of the agreement as so amended and also upon compliance with such provisions of law as may be applicable, including, but not limited to 603 CMR 41.03(2) as amended, and such terms as may be set forth in such an amendment. A new Member may only be admitted at the beginning of a fiscal year, effective on July 1 of that fiscal year, and only if the approval of all Members, the new/proposed Member, and the Commissioner has been obtained on or before the preceding December 31. The authorizing votes of the Members may provide for the deferral of said admission until July 1 of a subsequent fiscal year. Upon admission of such Member, the total costs of any capital acquisitions and improvements still being incurred by Members shall be reapportioned to all Members in the District, including the newly admitted Member as per its apportionment. The newly admitted Member shall then assume liability of its entire share of the cost to be paid over the remaining term for any funded debt issued to pay for capital acquisitions or improvements. No admittance of a new Member will occur unless the amendment to the Agreement is approved by vote of the Regional School District Committee, is approved by majority vote at an annual, special town meeting, or council meeting in the Member seeking admittance and in each of the other Members, and is approved by the Commissioner. The admittance of a new Member will only become effective on July 1, after the completion of these requirements. 7  I~ SECTION IX. WITHDRAWAL (A) Limitations The withdrawal of a Member from the District may be effected by an amendment to this agreement in the manner hereinafter provided by this section. Any Member seeking to withdraw shall, by a majority vote at an annual or special town meeting in the case of a town, or by a vote of a majority of the members in office of the city council in the case of the City of Taunton, or by a vote of a majority of the members in office of the town council in the case of the Town of Bridgewater, request the Regional School District Committee to draw up an amendment to this agreement setting forth the terms by which such Member may withdraw from the District, provided that the said Member shall remain liable to the District for its share of the indebtedness, including, but not limited to, Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPES) of the District outstanding at the time of such withdrawal, and for the interest thereon on the same extent and in the same manner as though the Member had not withdrawn from the District. An existing Member may withdraw from the District as of July 1 of any fiscal year, provided that all requisite approvals for such admission or withdrawal, including the Commissioner's approval, shall be obtained no later than the preceding December 31. See 603 CMR 41.03(2). (B) Procedure The clerk of the Member seeking to withdraw shall, within seven (7) days of such vote, notify the Regional School District Committee in writing that such Member has voted to request the Regional School District Committee to draw up an amendment to the agreement (enclosing a certified copy of such vote). Thereupon, the Regional School District Committee shall draw up an amendment to the agreement setting forth such terms of withdrawal as it deems advisable, subject to the limitations contained in Section Vll(A). No withdrawal will take effect on any other date than July 1 of a given year, and no withdrawal will take effect no fewer than two (2) years from the date of the Member's vote as required in Section IX(A). See 603 CMR 41.03(2). The Secretary of the Regional School District Committee shall mail or deliver a notice in writing to the select board of each Member and to the city council of the City of Taunton and town council of the Town of Bridgewater that the Regional School District Committee has drawn up an amendment to the agreement providing for the withdrawal of a Member (enclosing a copy of such amendment). The select board of each Member and the city and town council shall include in the warrant for the next annual, special town meeting, or council meeting called for the purpose, an article stating the amendment. Such amendment shall take effect upon its acceptance by all of the Members, acceptance by each Member to be by a majority vote at a town meeting, acceptance by the City of Taunton to be a vote of a 8 majority of the members in office of its city council, acceptance by the Town of Bridgewater to be a vote of a majority of the members in office of its town council, and subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. (C) Cessation of Terms of Office of Withdrawing Members Upon the effective date of withdrawal, the terms of office of all Committee Members serving on the regional school district committee from the withdrawing Member shall terminate and the total membership of the Regional School District Committee shall be decreased accordingly. (D)Apportionment of Capital Costs After Withdrawal The withdrawing Member's annual share of any future installment of principal and interest on obligations outstanding on the effective date of its withdrawal shall be fixed at the percentage prevailing for such Member at the last annual apportionment made next prior to the effective date of the withdrawal. The remainder of any such installment after subtracting the share of any Member(s) which have withdrawn shall be apportioned to the remaining Members in the manner provided in subsection IV or as may be otherwise provided in the amendment providing for such withdrawal. SECTION X. ADMISSION OF PUPILS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT The Committee may accept for enrollment in the regional school district pupils from communities other than the Members on a tuition basis. Income received by the District from tuition pupils shall be deducted from the total operating costs in the next annual budget to be prepared after the receipt thereof, or placed in a revolving account prior to apportionment under Section IV to the Members. SECTION XI. BUILDING COMMITTEE The regional school district committee may, to assist it in the construction of any regional school building, appoint a building committee to advise it with respect to plans, specifications, appointment of architects, engineers, the letting of contracts, the supervision of construction, and other assistance which the regional school district committee may desire. The members of any such committee shall serve without compensation. 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the agreement has been executed as of the _ _ day of _ _ _ ,2022. BERKLEY, BRIDGEWATER, DIGHTON, FREETOWN MIDDLEBOROUGH, RAYNHAM, REHOBOTH, AND TAUNTON For the Town of Berkley For the Town of Middleborough For the Town of Bridgewater For the Town of Raynham For the Town of Dighton For the Town of Rehoboth For the Town of Freetown For the City of Taunton 10 APPROVED: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education JEFFREY C. RILEY, Commissioner Date 11  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet St. - Office Address 141 Oak St.- Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J Paiva, Secretmy dpaiva@taunton-nrn .gov May 12, 2022 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor II .. -. ) c- :..r. ,...., ,_, <::::> ........ ::i!': J>. -: < ., :.0 ( ri Members of the Municipal Council \) -1 'l(J -=~' N '-' r'l 15 Summer St. -f :z: -"' - -< v> < Taunton, Ma. 02780 \) :r )> o rrl ,- -,,o rri :::b )> .-. ..., C/O Rose Marie Blackwell, City Clerk ~ w ("") f'T1 ..D RE: Gracey Estates Dear Mayor O' Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning is in receipt of a Definitive Cluster Subdivision - Gracey Estates - the creation of 14 residential lots - to be located on the south side of Hodges Street, property I.D. Map 24, Lot 46, Taunton, Ma. submitted by Hawthorne Development Inc. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this proposal on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 5 :30 PM at 15 Summer St., in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers, Taunton, Ma. Sincerely, ~ahAtCU({/fr) Anthony Abreau, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  'lwml<·n <Pul,ri1 <J:d,1a1!/ 12 PLEASANT STREET TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETIS 02780 (508) 821·1410 FAX (508) B21·1414 May 12, 2022 Honorable Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Council President Phillip Duarte Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Mayor O'Connell, Council President Duarte and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council: I am writing to recommend to the Municipal Council the following appointee to the Library Board of Trustees: I would appreciate your consideration of Patricia Morris of 12 Shepard Street. Ms. Morris is a long time Taunton resident with strong community ties and a dedication to both the city and the library. This appointment would fill one current open appointment which will expire in January 2023. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, Linda Coelho Acting Director, Taunton Public Library  CITY of TAUNTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION 90 /11gell Street Ta11111011, Mas.mcl111se/fs 02780-3507 Phone: 508-821-1027 Michael P. Patneaude, P.E. City Engineer May 13, 2022 Honorable Mayor O'Connell Members of the Municipal Council City Hall, 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Re: Street Acceptances Dear Mayor O'Connell and Councilors, At this time a formal acceptance request is being forwarded to the Municipal Council for following listed streets (see attachment). The Engineering Department in conjunction with the Planning and Conservation Department and the Law Department created a list from the inventory of private and/or unaccepted City streets. Of the 66 streets listed, 65 have layout plans already recorded at the Northern Bristol County Registry of Deeds (the other street has a certified plan created that is available to be recorded). Research indicates that these streets were intended for acceptance but the process was never completed. Additionally, all of the streets are being maintained by the City and the abutters are benefiting from City services. A positive recommendation has been sent out by the Planning Board. Sincerely, /)tlJuuL til~~ Michael Patneaude, P.E. City Engineer Enclosures S:\ Taunton\Street Lists\letter to MC for street acceptances - May 2022.docx Page 1 STREET NAME Width Recorded Subdivision Revised May 2022 Plan (book & page] I ALANITA DRIVE 50' 425 p. 34-38 Winthrop Heights If ALLANSAVENUE 2.f Allans Avenue APPLEBLOSSOM LANE 40' 142 p. 15 Appleblossom Lane AZALEA DRIVE 50' 267p. 34 Rosemont Estates BETTINSON COURT 50' 287 p. 43 Bettinson Estates BIRCHWOOD DRIVE 50' 123 p. 18 Birchwood Drive BLUEBERRY LANE 50' 279p. 4446 South Crane Estates BRIAR ROAD 50' 97p. 25&27 Segreganset f:l.eights BROPHY DRIVE 50' 366 p. 40 Wisteria Estates BUNNY HOP WAY 50' 279p. 45&46 South Crane Estates CALSCOURT 50' 236 p. 17 Cal's Court & Extension CANNEY DRIVE 50' 260p. 43&46 Cove Estates CARDINAL CIRCLE 50' LCP#31852-F Taunton Ridge CHAPEL STREET 45' LCP#10537-C LC Plan #10537-C COLONY LANE 50' 286p. 62 Standish Woods CORTLAND PLACE 50' 358 p. 33 Apple Valley Farms COTUITROAD 50' 340p. 27&28 Cartwright Hill phase Tl COUNTRY WAY 50' 118p.20 Country Way Estates COVE DRIVE 40' I 260 p.45&46 Cove Estates CRAVEN COURT 50' 425 p. 33-40 Winthrop Heights CREEPING JENNY LANE 50' 262p. 57 Rosewood Crossing DAFFODIL LANE 50' 360 p. 74 Cedar Hollow Estates DANIEL DRIVE 50' 260 p.44 Cove Estates DEBRA DRIVE 50' 309 p. 63 Debra Drive DEER HILL ROAD 50' 97p. 27 Segreganset Heights I DOLAN CIRCLE 40' 83 p. 69&70 Saddle and Surrey Farms ' DUBLIN DRIVE I 40' 141 p, 41 Dublin Estates FEATHER RUN 50' 245 p. 37 Indian Pathways FIDDLERS WAY 50' 335 p. 36 Cartwright Hill phase If FIELDSTONE ROAD 50' 227 p, 22 Nichols Mills FLINTLOCK ROAD 50' 133 p. 17&18 Willis Lake Village FORGE DRIVE 50' 133 p. 17&20 Willis Lake Village GEORGE DRIVE 50' 260p. 43&46 Cove Estates ~ \J", STREET NAME Width i Recorded Subdivision Plan (book & page) HARVES1WOOD DRIVE 50' 348 p. 41-43 i Lone Birch Estates HENRY ROAD 50· I 366p. 72 Lothrop Estates 1 HYACINTH LANE 50 f 360 p. 74 Cedar Hollow Estates JAMES H LUTHER DRIVE 40'to5o' I 248p. 40 Freedom Acres JOSHUA LANE 50' 421p.45 I Joshua Lane JUNIPER LANE 50' 315 p. 67-70 ! Woodward Estates II KERRY LANE so· I 278p. 36 i' Cohannet Estates LANDING DRIVE SO' 218 p. 44 I Silvas Pond Farms LYDIA LANE so 366p. 29 l Cals Court & Ext NORMAN AVENUE 40' 044p.2 ! Pinecrest Terrace PHEASANT RUN 50' 133 p. 17 Willis Lake Village PILGRIM ROAD 50' 286 p.62 Standish Woods PONDVIEW CIRCLE SO' 215 p. 45-46. 350 p. 35 I South Crane Estates POWDERHORN DRIVE 40• I 133 p. 1s-20 I Willis Lake Village PRINCESS PINE CIRCLE 50' 262 p. 56-58 Rosewood Crossing PUFFIN WAY 50' LCP#031852-F Tiffany Gardens QUEQUECHAN ROAD 50' 135p.31 &358p.34 I Herring Run Estates RIVER PINES DRIVE 50' 457 p. 15-11 ! River Pines RIVERA ELD ROAD so· I 271p.44&45 Riverfield Acres ROBERT AVENUE 40' LCP#10537-B LC Plan 10537 - 6 ROSEWOOD DRIVE 50' 262 p. 56&57 Rosewood Crossing SAO PAULO AVENUE 50' 123 p. 57, 167 p. 47, 250 43&44, 49 I Cove Estates SILVIA FARM DRIVE SO' i 388p.33 Silvia Farm Village STONYBROOK DRIVE 50' 261 p. 33 Standish Glen Estates STRAWBERRY LANE 50' 278 p. 36 Cohannet Estates SUSAN STREET I 40' 109 p. 64 I Susan Street TERRIANNE DRIVE 50' 261 p. 33-35 Standish Glen Estates THREE MILE RIVER LANE 50' 135p.31 ! Herring Run Estates THUNDER ROAD 50' 343 p. 22 I Woodward Estates 11 WARRIOR ROAD 50' 24s p. 36 I Indian Pathways WELLESLEY CIRCLE 40' 255 p. 1s I Cullen Estates WINTHROP HEIGHTS DRIVE 50' 425 p. 33-40 Winthrop Heights II ,WISTERIA PLACE I 50' I 366 p. 37-39 Wisteria Estates '' ~ ~  ."I",. r' ' TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 1298 Cohannet Street - office address I 5 Summer Street - mailing address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Denise J. Paiva, Secreta1J' Fax 508-821-1665 dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov May6,2022 Honorable Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council City Hall, 15 Swnmer Street Taunton, MA 02780 c/o Rose Marie Blackwell, City Clerk RE: Street Acceptances - list from City Engineer dated 4-13-22 Dear Mayor O'Com1ell and Members of the Municipal Council: At the regularly scheduled meeting held on May 5, 2022 the Taunton Planning Board was in receipt of a list of streets submitted by the City Engineer for street acceptance. The Board voted forward a POSITIVE recommendation to the Municipal Council on the following streets to be accepted as public ways in the City of Taunton. Alanita Dr., Allan's Ave., Appleblossom Lane, Azalea Dr., Bettinson Ct., Birchwood Dr., Bluebery Lane, Briar Rd., Brophy Dr., Bunny Hop Way, Cal's Ct., Canney Dr., Cardinal Cir, Chapel St., Colony Lane, C01tland Place, Cotuit Rd., Countiy Way, Cove Dr., Craven Ct., Creeping Jenny Lane, Daffodil Lane, Daniel Dr., Debra Dr., Deer Hill Rd., Dolan Cir, Dublin Dr., Feather Run, Fiddler's Way, Fieldstone Rd, Flintlock Rd, Forge Dr. George Dr., Harvestwood Dr, Henry Rd., Hyacinth Lane, Jams Luther Dr., Joshua Lane, Juniper Lane, Kerry Lane, Landing Dr., Lydia Lane, No1man Ave., Pheasant Run, Pilgrim Rd., Pondview Cir., Powderhorn Dr., Princess Pine Cir., Puffin Way, Quequechan Rd, River Pines Dr., Riverfield Rd., Robe1t Ave., Rosewood Dr., Sao Paulo Ave., Silvia Fa1m Dr., Stonybrook Dr., Strawberry Lane, Susan St., Terrianne Dr., Three Mile River Lane, Thunder Rd., Warrior Rd., Wellesley Cir, Winthrop Heights Dr., and Wisteria Place. 5 members in favor, 2 members absent Dennis Ackerman abstains from voting on Country Way. John J. Cabral Dr. Cheryl Butts Superintendent of Schools Executive Director of Human Resources Christopher Baratta Assistant Superintendent for Kathleen Perry Curriculum and Instruction Director for Student Services and Transportation Brenda Moynihan Assistant Superintendent for Amy Moynihan Finance and Operations Director of Special Education TAUNTON PUBLIC SCHOO.LS 215 Harris Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Tel. (508) 821-1100 Pax (508) 821-1177 AcadeITUc excclle11cc Jor Cl'CIJ' s111de11t, 111 Cl'CIJ' classroom, 111 eve.ty scbool May 11 , 2022 Phillip Duarte, Council President Taunton City Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Duarte, I am writing to make you aware of a recommendation brought to the attention of the Taunton School Committee by Arsenio Chaves, the City of Taunton Public Safety Officer. Safety Officer Chaves expressed concerns, supported by data, that drivers are traveling at excessively high speeds along the portion of Williams Street, where several schools are located. As currently constituted, the Williams Street school zone is approximately 200 feet, extending from 77 Williams Street to just past the entrance to Harris Street. Safety Officer Chaves conducted a speed analysis along this area, finding that 73% of the vehicles were traveling at speeds greater than 30 MPH. He recorded 37,647 vehicles from 3/4/2022 to 3/11/2022. I have attached a copy of his repo1t for you to review. With a school zone limited to 200 feet, it is challenging to enforce the speed limit. Also, he believes drivers are unaware that they are operating in a school zone as he believes the school zone is intended for the Elizabeth Pole Elementary School. As currently constituted, the zone does not include the John F. Parker Middle School or Taunton High School. He is recommending the school zone on Williams Street be extended to the area of 43C Williams Street. During the School Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Taunton School Committee unanimously suppo1ted the recommendations made by Safety Officer Chaves to extend the school zone. In addition, similar to the actions taken to improve safety conditions at the Edward F. Leddy PreSchool, the Taunton School Committee also made a motion to refer Safety Officer Chaves's recommendations to the City Council. Please do not hesitate to contact my office or Safety Officer Chaves should you need additional information. f Schools Cc: Arsenio Chaves KathyPeny Grego1y DeMelo, Ph.D. The Taunton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis ofage, col01; disability, national origin, homeless status, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. Interpreting or translation services are available upon request  City of Taunton, Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Fred J. Comaglia Anthony Abl'eau Conunissioner Assistant Co11unissio11er May 13, 2022 Honorable Mayor Shaunna O'Connell, and Members of the Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Mayor O'Connell and Municipal Councilors: In response to the residential request regarding resurfacing Crapo St., Crapo St. is included in the DPW's infrastructure plan as the condition of the roadway merits reconstruction. As part of the DPW's infrastructure plan, the underground utilities had to be assessed first. Eversource Gas has relayed that there is a high-pressure cast-iron gas main on Crapo St. that requires replacement before road reconstruction can be done and this gas main work is targeted in their short-term capital plan. Eversource has been working with the DPW to prioritize heavily trafficked roadways and main a1terials over the last year (i.e. County St., Washington St., Bay St., etc.) and the utility has crews currently scheduled for Cohannet St. Once those areas are resolved, and Eversource has completed the replacement of the gas main, we will schedule Crapo St. for resurfacing. The City of Taunton has a strategic roadway repair plan in place. To ensure maximum efficiency, it is important that we adhere to the plan; therefore, we cannot acco1mnodate every request. The Mayor has committed a significant amount of money to road repair and we are strategically repairing our roads in the most practical, efficient and timely way possible. We appreciate your understanding. If you should have any questions regarding Crapo St., the condition of the roadways, or the DPW's infrastructure plan, please feel free to contact me. Respectfully, ?~~ DPW Commissioner Craig C. Sherman Operations Center 90 Inge/I Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Telephone: (508) 821-1431 Fax: (508) 821-1059  LAW OFFICES JOSEPH F. deMELLO ~~~~~~_;,.--~~~~~~~~-r.c. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TEL. (508) 824-9112 Seventy-One Main Street FAX (508) 824-5917 Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 May 11, 2022 HAND DELIVERED Honorable Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council City Hall Taunton, MassachusettR .. Re: Parking downtown Hon, Mayor O'Connell and Councilors: As a downtown business and property owner for over 35 years, and life time downtown resident, I have learned to navigate the fragile downtown parking situation. A recent newspaper story explored the impact on downtown parking from the dense 38 apartments to be constructed in the Union Block on Main St. In the article, NOAH, the developer/owner/operator suggested they may seek to rent city-owned parking spaces fortheir tenant's exclusive use! The rental of parking spaces on taxpayer owned property for exclusive use by a particular entity, if permitted, would promote favoritism to the exclusion of other businesses and would likely be unlawful. All business owners could use additional parking. As a business owner we realize that development can support some downtown businesses. I ask public officials to be mindful of the parking situation in some downtown llfeas U-11 a u'a1'iy ·o·asis •.•0u1· 1c n and pt<.rt~" 1 l"r ~·....,....J(~d .-tr.~ Ar.;·vr'"~~""'*"'. .-.;~·.... "' .....-t~; __.... \'~ ......... .,.....·~,. · ,, ...,ow·r- do·-:u11 1 is r. -.i 'u ..,, '"1.u1 J . H.U1u... J ......, " •t:.~""•,0.1. 1...,.. .... :->""•"-J ""'. ••,;~.::.-:- •;'~"!-~ 0 ,, must pay the additional B.I.D tax. Please do not sell out our limited downtown parking spaces. Always consider development that is reasonable given the existing conditions, businesses and those who reside downtown. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, Joseph F. deMello JFdM/ April 14, 2022 Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Taunton City Councilors 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Mayor O'Connell and City Councilors: On behalf of the Downtown Taunton Foundation (DTF), I am writing to communicate with you about an upcoming event in Downtown Taunton called the Downtown Art Jam. This event, in its second year, will be held in various locations throughout the downtown on Saturday May 21, 2022 from 1 - 6 PM and its purpose is to support and promote local arts and culture and to stimulate the local economy. The Art Jam will feature live mural installment work, live music, free ati activities & projects for all ages, an Art Jam Scavenger Hunt, art exhibits and demonstrations, a beer tent, vendor booths, merchandise & giveaways, and a free caricature artist. Admission to the event is free and open to the public and all activities are free except for vendor sales, food and beverages. We have initiated the process for use of the Taunton Green through the city's Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds and for the beer tent permit with the License Commission and have been approved for both. We have also requested and been approved for a police detail for the beer tent and a Park & Rec laborer at the Green for the day. A request for use of police barriers for the day has been submitted and awaits approval. Colleen Simmons will work with the Department of Public Works to secure additional pedestrian crossing signage for use the day of the event to help with traffic calming. Signage for the event will be hung around the City and shared on social media and thru various digital means, including tlu·u the public schools and via press release. A map of the many sites for the event will be available via a QR code at the event and on social media. This event has been planned by Downtown Taunton Foundation, Trescott Street Gallery, Real Art Studios, The District Center for the Arts, and other community volunteers. The committee is currently seeking volunteers for the event. Some of the ati projects completed collaboratively by Art Jam attendees will be displayed downtown following the event as public art projects. The three mural installations will be completed over a period of weeks in May/June with some work being done on the day of the festival for the public to witness and enjoy. We think these works of art combined will serve to fu1iher promote arts and culture in the city, add to the aesthetics of the neighborhood, and generally bring joy to those who view them. We invite you all and the general public to join us downtown to enjoy the festivities, support our local economy, and the arts & culture community. Please contact me at 508-824-0484 or ekelleher@downtowntaunton.org if you have any questions or would like additional information. Thank you. Sincerely, Eileen Kelleher Program Manager MAY 17, 2022 )'• c:. :.r (j HONORABLE SHAUNNA L. O'CONNELL, MAYOR \:: w -i z -< COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHILLIPE. DUARTE (') ::r )> AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL r » ""Tl rn 9 ~ 0 PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 17, 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/TRANSFERS A. PARKS, CEMETERIES & PUBLIC GROUNDS - $55,053.49 PLEASE NOTE: A "MEETING" OF THE ENTIRE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AS SAID TERM JS DEFINED IN MASS. GEN. L. C. 30A, §18 MAY OCCUR CONCURRENTLY WITH THIS COMMITTEE MEETING THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS 1. MEET TO DISCUSS ELIMINATING OR REDUCING FEES FOR DOG LICENSES FOR SENIORS AND SPAYED/NEUTERED ANIMALS 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 BUILDING COMMISSIONER TO DISCUSS PERMIT FEES 2. MEET WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS THE APPROPRIATE MEDIA TO ADVERTISE THE CITY CLERK AND CLERK OF COMMITTEES POSITIONS 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, Colleen M. Ellis Clerk of Council Committees