City Council
Regular MeetingTaunton, MA · July 26, 2022
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Record of preceding meeting was read by title and approved. So voted.
Opportunity for input by the general public.
April Funches, 20 Kings Court, President of the Taunton Diversity Network, introduced
Executive Director, Peter Dong from the US Future Leadership Foundation who just
hosted the Papa 2022 Charity Concert over the weekend. They wanted to give thanks for
the support they received for the charity concert. They had a really great turnout over this
past Saturday. It was an amazing event to be able to have the internationally known artists
Wu-Tang here in the City of Taunton. They had no issues what so ever and they are just
glad to bring such a great event to Taunton. There will be more things coming along with
the Papa Strong initiative as well. They do hope the Council and the citizens of Taunton
continue to support the Papa Strong initiative as well as the Taunton Diversity Network.
They also thanked the Taunton Police Department who did an amazing job. They were so
supportive of the event.
Hearings:
Upon the petition of Daniel F. de Abreu, Esq. Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio &
McAllister, LLP, 174 Dean Street, Unit B, Taunton, MA 02780 on behalf of his client,
Medicine Man Solutions, LLC, by Haskell 0. Kennedy III, Manager, Taunton, MA
02780 for the issuance of a Special Permit to allow: A 1,491 sq. ft. Marijuana
Manufacturing and Delivery use (with up to three delivery vehicles) to be located at 144
West Britannia Street located in the Industrial District. Com. from Attorney Daniel de
Abreu requesting to continue the Public Hearing until August 2, 2022. Motion was made
to open the Public Hearing. So voted. The Assistant City Clerk read the
communication received from Daniel F. de Abreu requesting the public hearing be
continued until next week. Motion was made to make part of the record. So voted.
Motion was made to continue to Tuesday, August 2, 2022. So voted.
Communications from the Mayor:
Mayor O'Connell said there are sixty-two (62) active reported Covid cases here in the
City of Taunton. The Regional Vaccine Clinic at Northwoods is open through the end of
August. The summer celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5 :00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. They are going to have the same things as last year. There will be food
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trucks, obstacle courses, a musical band, free kid activities, many community partners
participating in offering activities, the Toe-Jam Puppet Band, the fun bus and fireworks at
the end of the evening. As a reminder, they extended Hopewell's pool hours. It's open
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from
1:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Saturday from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The cost is $2.00 for
City residents and Children 10 and under are free. The splash pad is open daily from
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. She thanked AJ Marshall, Commissioner from Park & Rec and
his team for making this happen and working to extend the hours at the pool.
Appointments:
NONE
Communications from City Officers:
Com. from the Treasurer/Collector submitting FY22 collection numbers for Real Estate,
Personal Property, Motor Vehicle Excise and Boat Excise Taxes. In the chart submitted,
shows an extremely low outstanding balance due to the continual efforts of the
Collector's Department. The total amount due was $124,611,682.92. The outstanding
balance as of June 22, 2022 is $1,714,766.36, which is a 1.4%. Motion was made to
receive and place on file. So voted.
Com. from the Safety Officer responding to two motions. One motion was to refer to the
Safety Officer and Zoning Enforcement to discuss with the homeowner at the corner of
Highland Street and Florence Street, the overgrown flowers at the corner of the
intersections. He spoke with the homeowner at 189 Highland Street and advised her of
the Ordinance 440-703 that refers to corner lots. The homeowner stated that the tall
flowers would be trimmed as soon as possible. The other motion was to refer to the
Safety Officer the increase of construction vehicles on Stevens Street. He stated the
construction vehicles on Stevens Street may be part of the South Coast Rail Project and
the MA DOT route 24/140 project. MA DOT has their staging area at 13 Stevens Street.
Motion was made to receive and place on file but on the notion that the Safety
Officer re-evaluate 189 Highland Street for compliance. So voted.
Com. from the City Planner submitting ADA Transition Update. As of June 30, 2022,
1232 issues in the schools, 11 issues at the Police, 9 issues at the Fire Stations, 12 issues
in the parking areas, 103 issues in the parks, 31 items at polling locations and 559 issues
in municipal buildings have been closed (1957 issues total). For the 4th quarter, 38 items
were closed. For FY22 a total of 46 items have been closed. At this point, the ADA
accounts have the following remaining balances for this fiscal year as of June 30, 2022
(building start $100,000.00, $35,528.00 remaining and encumbered, Public Grounds
$100,000.00 start, $89,236.80 remaining and encumbered and DPW $100,000.00 start,
$100,000.00 remaining and encumbered). More details were provided per location.
Motion was made to refer to the ADA Committee. So voted.
Com. from the City Solicitor responding to the letter received from Kuhn Law dated
January 27, 2022 which was recently discussed at the meeting regarding HTC Trinity,
LLC's license renewal for its project at 354 Winthrop Street. The letter alleged that the
general contractor on this project used another individual's construction supervisor
license without his consent. As of the date of said letter, the only permit issued by the
Building Department was for a concrete slab foundation. The permit for the construction
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of the building had not yet been issued. In response to the letter, the foundation permit
was revoked by the Building Department. Thereafter on February 24, 2022 the general
contractor informed the Building Department that professional Engineer David Cluley
would be performing services on the project as construction supervisor. Said letter was
signed by Mr. Cluley. The Building Department issued the building permit to construct
the building based on Mr. Cluley's credentials. The Law Department's advice regarding
the circumstances summarized above are that the allegations relate to the general
contractor, not the owner. They do not view this specific episode as a violation of any
permit issued by the Municipal Council. It is clearly a building construction issue and it
appears to them that the Building Department handled it professionally and appropriately.
They advise against holding the owner responsible in any way for the general
contractor's issue. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted.
Communications from Citizens:
Com. from Marisa Collins, Events & Operations Manager for Rodman for Kids located at
10 Lincoln Rd., Foxboro, MA 02035 requesting to conduct the 32nd Annual Rodman Ride
for Kids. Their road crew will carefully sign their route on Friday, September 23, 2022
and all signs will be removed at the conclusion of the event on Saturday, September 24,
2022. Approximately 350-riders will pass through Taunton in total, riding on their 50-
mile route. A list of the route was provided. Motion was made to approve and refer to
the Police Department and Fire Department for evaluation. So voted. The Assistant
City Clerk also notified the ambulance service on this.
Petitions:
NONE
Committee Reports:
Motion was made for Committee reports to be read by title and approved. So
Voted. Recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in committee
reports. So Voted.
Unfinished Business:
Councilor Pottier made a motion to refer 325 Norton Avenue to the DPW to take a
look at the pothole situation. So voted.
Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions:
NONE
New Business:
Councilor McCaul said over the weekend he received a phone call from residents at Lake
Sabbatia stating that the island has had a lot of people going back and forth and a lot of
trash has been left at the boat ramp. Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer to the
Committee on Police and License to take a look at this and see how we can solve this
type of problem, possibly cameras or a Police Detail to check things out. So voted.
Councilor McCaul made a motion to have the ADA Sub-Committee be put on the
agenda in two-weeks to meet to discuss the ADA transition report they received. So
voted.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
A true copy:
Attest:
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CITY OF TAUNTON
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
JULY 26, 2022 znn JUL 2a A IQ: 11
THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND SALARIES
PRESENT WERE: COUNCILOR PHILLIP DUARTE, CHAIRMAN AND COONCILOR-s-~l:Iit1~~~
AND MCCAUL.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:06 P.M.
1. MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 INVOICE WARRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,760,382.33. SO VOTED.
MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,294,660.29. SO VOTED.
MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,360,561.19. SO VOTED
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY OF TAUNTON ~C-~
Maggie E. Clarke
JUL 2 6 2022 Clerk of Council Committees
IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
PORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED.
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CITY OF TAUNTON
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
JULY 26, 2022 ZS Zl JJL 28 A IQ: 11
THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE Cit<. Hf..
PRESENT WERE: COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHILLIP DUARTE AND COU-N-Gll::GRS-900N.Eif,ltltK
MCCAUL, POTTIER, COUTE, QUINTAL AND POSTELL. ALSO PRESENT WERE
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WILLIAM ROTH, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PATRICK DELLO RUSSO, AND
ASSESSOR RICHARD CONTI.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:18 P.M.
1. MEET TO DISCUSS A REQUEST FROM THE FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
President Duarte read a letter from Bill Roth dated 7/7/22 which indicated that FedEx
Ground Package Systems requested a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement from
the City of Taunton through the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive
Program. FedEx proposes to build a 560,000 square foot warehouse facility at 2 & 8
Galleria Mall Drive. The letter indicated his recommendation that this TIF be approved.
MOTION: LETTER TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED.
Mr. Roth indicated that a representative from FedEx Corporate was unable to attend
and that they had requested a continuance until 8/9/22. However, he and Mr. Della
Russo were prepared to discuss the TIF with the Council. Mr. Della Russo explained the
terms of the TIF emphasizing that it is 10 year agreement which will bring an estimated
$8.9 Million new tax money to the City. He indicated that the finance department does
support this agreement. Mr. Roth further emphasized that this is a 10 year agreement
which he believes is reasonable. It begins at 40% in the first year and decreases to 10%
in the final year which he indicated was quite low. Mr. Della Russo highlighted that this
facility would produce 150 jobs, 32 of which would be full-time and that these numbers
must be reported to the state.
Councilor Mccaul asked about employment of Taunton residents and Mr. Roth indicated
that FedEx is obligated to make reasonable efforts to recruit locally. He also discussed
the agreed to yearly benchmarks for hiring. Mr. Mccaul indicated that he was happy to
see this going into this location and thanked the team for their hard work on reaching
the agreement.
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Councilor Postell questioned why FedEx was moving from Raynham to Taunton and Mr.
Roth indicated that he was not sure if they were actually leaving Raynham. Mr. Postell
agreed that this is a good use of the land but is hoping that they are committed to
remaining at this location. He expressed some concern aboutthe volume of vehicles
and traffic that will be generated by this development. Mr. Roth emphasized that these
trucks are not actually owned by the FedEx company but rather by contractors. He does
not know how many will be housed on site. He also indicated that a portion of the
facility will be used by FedEx Overnight.
Councilor Coute indicated that he supports this TIF agreement because he feels he
needs to. The mall was torn down and the City needs the tax revenue. It concerns him,
however, that the City is giving incentives to put back what was there before. He is
interested in pursuing better planning for the future. Mr. Della Russo said that the
Finance Department is looking at this more. There was discussion about the assessed
value of the property and Mr. Conti indicated that the numbers have changed because
the property has been reassessed. The market is appreciating but the land is currently
assessed at $28,358,100.
Councilor Pottier questioned Mr. Roth on the timeline of this agreement and Mr. Roth
indicated that he had received an email in March. The project was known simply as
"Project Maple" until his letter dated July 7 at which time it became publicly known.
Mr. Pottier agrees that a 10 year TIF is preferable to the 20 year agreements that he has
seen in the past. However, he prefers seeing the percentages on a flat basis rather than
front loaded. He indicated that on line shopping and the need for deliveries was
projected to remain strong. He questioned if this facility would occupy the entire parcel
and Mr. Roth indicated that the site plan shows another 75,000 square foot building on
the north-west side of the property and that has been pre-permitted. He indicated he
understands that there is no agreement for "Park and Ride" at that site.
Councilor Dooner indicated that she reluctantly supports this agreement as she
struggles to give a TIF to a $60 Billion company.
Councilor Duarte indicated that he sees TIFs as a necessary evil in order to attract
development because companies can just go somewhere else.
Councilor Mccaul expressed concern about the impact on residents from heavy trucks
and potential speeding and questioned if there had been any discussion on driving paths
of vehicles. Mr. Roth indicated that he had not had those types of discussions but that
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they had received two site plan approvals and further revisions through the planning
board, zoning board of appeals, and/or the planning department. Mr. Mccaul
questioned if these would be union or non-union jobs and Mr. Del lo Russo and Mr. Roth
said they would get back to him with that information.
Councilor Postell and Mr. Roth discussed the role of the City in recruiting commercial
development and both agreed that this would be a good discussion to have at another
time. Mr. Postell wonders if the City is missing opportunities for developing a
commercial footprint while focusing on industrial growth. Mr. Roth indicated that if a
use is permitted by right, you cannot stop the development. He also said that market
forces and demographics drive much of what happens but the City can work with
developers and offer streamlined permitting and TIFs to assist. His office is constantly
receiving calls and they try to connect property owners with businesses. He also
indicated that the Chief of Staff is often involved and was actively involved in this
particular agreement.
Councilor Coute questioned if the TIF is with FedEx and Mr. Roth explained that they
have a triple net lease. There was further discussion on the size of the building and Mr.
Conti indicated that while the square footage is less, the footprint is actually bigger than
that of the mall because the mall had multiple stories.
MOTION: MOTION TO ADOPT THE REVISED RESOLUTION DATED 7-25-22. SO
VOTED.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:09 P.M.
CITY OF TAUNTON
JUL 2 6 2022 Respectfully submitted,
IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
17~{-~
Maggie E. Clarke
Clerk of Council Committees
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RE ORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED.
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Agenda
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA
CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780
City Clerk's Office
JULY 26, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Notice of Posting
INVOCATION Time: //) ,'~~ ll/J'J
ROLL CALL Date: ·1- @ -~d .
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: Upon the petition of Daniel F. de Abreu, Esq. Brennan, Recupero,
Cascione, Scungio & McAllister, LLP, 174 Dean Street, Unit B,
Taunton, MA 02780 on behalf of his client, Medicine Man
Solutions, LLC, by Haskell 0. Kennedy III, Manager, Taunton,
MA 02780 for the issuance of a Special Permit to allow:
A 1,491 sq. ft. Marijuana Manufacturing and Delivery use (with up
to three delivery vehicles) to be located at 144 West Britannia
Street located in the Industrial District.
• Com. from Attorney Daniel de Abreu - Requesting to Continue
Hearing until August 2, 2022
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
• Community Update
• COVID-19 Update
APPOINTMENTS - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS
Pg. 1 Com. from Treasurer/Collector - Submitting FY22 Collection Numbers
Pg. 2 Com. from Safety Officer - Responding to Council Motions
Pg. 3-9 Com. from City Planner - Submitting ADA Transition Update
Pg. 10-11 Com. from City Solicitor - Responding on 354 Winthrop Street - HTC
Trinity, LLC
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Pg. 12-15 Com. from Marisa Collins, Events & Operations Manager, Rodman For
Kids, 10 Lincoln Rd., Foxboro, MA 02035 -Requesting to Conduct the
32nd Annual Rodman Ride For Kids
PETITIONS - NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
Respectfully submitted,
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Je nifer L. Leger
Assistant City Clerk
1''" ~en~n /~cu~ro ~ascione
Scungio I McAllister LLP
Attorneys at Law
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July 20, 2022
Shaunna O'Connell, Mayor
Members of the Municipal Council
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
RE: Medicine Man Solutions, LLC - Special Permit Petition
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council:
The hearing on the special permit application is scheduled for July 26, 2022. At the
request of Mr. Kennedy, when this matter is reached on the agenda, will you please continue the
hearing for one week until August 2, 2022.
Thank you.
Very Truly Yours,
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~c&ALDaniel F. de Abreu
cc: Mr. Haskell 0. Kennedy III
362 Broadway 174 Dean Street, Unit B www.brcsm.com
Providence, RI 02909 Taunton, MA 02780
401.453.2300 508.822.0178
CITY OF TAUNTON
MASSACHUSETTS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Christine M. Clymens 15 Summer Street Telephone (508) 821-1057
Treasurer/Collector Taunton, MA 02780 FAX (508) 821-1007
July 5, 2022
Mayor Shaunna O'Connell
Members of the Municipal Council
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council:
We are proud to repo1t om Fiscal Year 2022 collection numbers for Real Estate, Personal Property,
Motor Vehicle Excise, and Boat Excise taxes. As shown below, we have extremely low outstanding
balances due to the continual efforts of the Collector department.
l 1 $Outstanding'% Outstanding[
Issue Date i Due Date :
'Bill type
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Amount Due i
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6/22/22 : 6/22/22 i
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'Real Estate : I :
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... FY22 Q{ 7/1/2021i 8/1/2021! $ 26,455,532.20 !
··· ·--Fv22·a.2·1 ···1a;i12021!
··1-1:;1;2021rr 26:4ss,s32:·2a···:
FY22Q3j 12/31/20211 2/1/2022j $ 29,038,936.76 !
F'(2_?04i tifi12op! 5;212622: $ 29,038,s42.i4 I
~ . . . . ............... -· ! s 110,9ss,s43.3o I s 444,496.99 -i---
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Personal ~roperty ; . J '
FY22 Ql; 7/1/2021! 8{1L?9?~L$ _},52.:i,2~§'.!.~_L.
F~?:? ~2L1011z202~r- 1111120211 $ ~!524,~~-6. 13 i - !..
FY22 Q3 ! 12/31/2021j ······ 2)i/2o:22j $ 1,596,475.06 i ···-·l
FY22 Q4! 4/1/2022\ 5/2/20221 $
- . . - ,... - r -- l $ 1,596,473.00 i .. ............ , ·-·
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6,242,800.32 I!" $.. 99 1 4~3.6? L.. 1.4%1
'Motor Vehicle Excise\ ... l
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. Commitment 11 2/25/20221 3/29/2022! $
Commitl'l1~nt i.i 4/s/io2i.I 5/10/2022! $
6,062,?19.76J.
774,872.87 ;
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c~~Q,itme~~ 3*1 6/i7/2622t7/i9i2o2i.rs
;· · · · · · · ··-1 l$ --- 532,593.67 i . 1
1,379l86.3o J $ 1,112,616.59 L 16:9%/
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:Boat Excise ! 10/22/2021112/21/2021] $ 9,753.00 $ ! 1,179.10: 12.1%1
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/TOTAL i $ 124,611,682.92 : $1, 714, 766.36 i
* MVE Commitment 3 was just sent on 6/17 and due on 7119.
Sincer~ly, \,..,A
Y!tvu-~~G\ YL' C£~/lsL
Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer-Collector
The City of Taunton
Police Department
SAFETY OFFICE
23 Summer Street
CHIEF Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 SAFETY OFFICER
EDWARDJ. 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
7/19/2022
At the June 21st meeting of the Municipal Council, the Council referred two motions to
the Safety Officer. !Motion to refer to the Safety Officer and Zoning Enforcement to
discuss with the homeowner at Highland Street at Florence Street, the overgrown flowers
at the comer of the intersection. 2 Refer to the Safety Officer, the increase of construction
vehicles on Stevens Street.
I spoke with the homeowner at 189 Highland Street and advised her of ordinance 440-
703 that refers to comer lots. The homeowner stated that the tall flowers would be
trimmed as soon as possible.
The construction vehicles on Steven Street may be part of the South Coast Rail Project
and the MA DOT route 24/140 project. MA Dot has its staging area at 13 Stevens Street.
Respectfully Submitted
Arsenio Chaves
City of Taunton, Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING AND CONSERVATION
15 Summer Street
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Kevin R Scanlon, Director! Planner AICP Phone 508-821-1051, 508-821-1043
Michele Restino, Conservation Agent Phone 508-821-1095 Fax 508-821-1665
http:!/www.taunton-ma.gov
July 18, 2022
Honorable Shaunna O'Connell, Mayor
Municipal Council
141 Oak Street
Taunton, Ma 02780
RE: ADA Transition Update
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Council Members,
This letter is the year end FY2022 update on the implementation of the ADA transition report. As of June 30, 2022, 1232
issues in the schools, 11 issues at the Police, 9 issues at the Fire Stations, 12 issues in the parking areas, 103 issues in the
parks, 31 items at polling locations and 559 issues in municipal buildings have been closed (1957 issues total). For the
4th quarter, 38 items were closed. For FY22 a total of 46 items have been closed.
To close an item in the spreadsheets the work must be completed, a picture taken and provided for the file as evidence and
method of completion. The spreadsheets on the website have been updated by myself with reported info through
June 30, 2022. At this point, the ADA accounts have the following remaining balances for this fiscal year as of June 30,
2022 (building start $100,000, $35,528 remaining and encumbered, Public Grounds $100,000 start, $89,236.80 remaining
and encumbered and DPW $100,000 start, $100,000 remaining and encumbered)
Note: There are a number of projects such as City Hall, Mulcahey School, Golf Course expansion and the Airport
Terminal building that will greatly impact the report as they are completed as well as the Nursing home closure. I have
identified and additional 120 items in the report that will be closed by the completion of these projects (48 additional due
to the Mulcahey School project, 6 city hall, 20 airport terminal project, 6 mayflower cemetery(bldg. not in use), 42
Nursing home)
I have recommended to the Departments that each Department prioritize the work in their area. This will put the work in
a sequence of how it will be done and based on funding, when it will be completed. I have included the simplified
spreadsheet of work completed as a quick reference. (see attached)
I have also provided a quick update on specific areas:
Website: The new website has been launched. The provider provided a Statement of ADA compliance to IT
Animal Shelter: The ADA parking and path of travel to the entrance have been paved. Striping and signage have been
completed and new railings have been installed. Inside, a plan to bring the entry area and restroom into compliance has
been developed. An ADA walkway to the street is also needed to complete work at this facility
Board of Health: Deferred. Offices are slated for relocation to Maxham School this year
Mayflower Building: Deferred. Building is currently not in service. All items need to be addressed prior to being utilized
Annex: CLOSED. This building has been demolished for the City Hall project and all items closed.
DPW: DPW completed their exterior walkway/sidewa& issues. Inside, new ADA windows have been installed.
TEMA: The handicap ramp for the entrance has been constructed.
Human Services: major renovations are under way which will result in a fully compliant area
Airport: Deferred. New Terminal building is under construction. This will address the majority of their remaining work.
Golf Course: Expansion of the golf course is slated to have a new clubhouse which will address most of their list
Nursing Home: Deferred. This facility has been added to the deferred list since it has been taken out of service.
Previous improvements included, a new handicap ramp and railings were installed to the side (main) entrance. A
connection to the ADA parking was designed by the City Engineer. Most room identification signs were installed. Two
emergency egress walkways have been constructed.
Park and Recreation Building: Building Department has designed a modification to the front entrance to allow ADA
access in the short term. The level landing and door installation has been completed
TMLP: Several signs were installed, floor space corrections made some counter work was completed.
Retirement Board: Back exit work was completed this spring. All of their easy work has been completed including a
modification of the reception area for ADA compliance. The remaining work is in the employee bathroom and break
room as well as exterior parking lot sign issues.
Library: The safety issue with the staircase in the lobby has been enclosed by the Building Department. A walkthrough
by Donna and myself was conducted and a list of signs to be corrected and developed and installed. The walkways in
front of the building were replaced and the necessary railings have been installed. New railings were installed on the side
and rear outside and in the stair cases in side. The handicap parking in the rear has been re paved and a new sidewalk
along the side. Striping has been completed. A new main desk is also in the works.
Temporary City Hall: new sidewalk in front was installed as well as walkways on the side and rear. Rear accessible
parking was also repaved. Railing work was completed. Interior signage is the largest remaining work.
Polling Locations: The majority of the interior corrections have been resolved. A survey of the remaining exterior items
is planned as time permits. Working with new elections director on moving a couple precincts and addressing the rest.
Parks. The Hopewell Park grant resulted in substantial improvements to the play structures. Liberty and Union Park is
under renovation. The renovations at Boyden were completed and Westside Park will be resolved with the Mulcahey
School project A handicap lift for the pool has been installed. The non-swimmer restrooms at Hopewell were completed
last spring. Church Green received new walkways and surrounding sidewalks this past spring. Hopewell received 2
additional ADA play pieces and wa&way work at East Water Street was also completed last spring. The monies for FY20
was encumbered to complete extensive ADA walkway issues around the Hopewell Pool which have been completed.
Walkways at Memorial Park were corrected. Additional work planned this coming year include sidewalks at Flannery
Playground and a new playground, walkways and benches at Weir Riverfront Park
Parking Lots: All items at the parking deck have been closed. Galligans Court is currently under renovation and
sidewalk access issues at the Court Street parking lot have been corrected. Trescott Street and Court Street parking areas
were corrected.
Police: Easy items have been addressed and the exterior parking work has been completed. The remaining work involves
the holding cells and sally port. Sink work was completed in the Police station with faucets and pipe protection
Fire: The remaining work will need funding and DPW or Building Division assistance to complete.
Schools: No yd quarter report provided (2nd quarter report indicates no work planned)
Hopewell: The Mulcahey project has taken this school out of service so improvements here are being deferred
Bennett: Exterior doors and an ADA restroom were installed. In addition, the majority of room identification
signs have been installed and the exterior parking and walkways were repaved. The concrete at the main entrance
was replaced. Playground is currently under renovation
Leddy: Egress work has been completed on front on the exterior. Also, room identification signs have been
installed. Restroom and sink work is continuing and the 3 rear doors had new ADA compliant walkways
installed, railings were installed last summer and a new adult handicap restroom has been added. The playground
area is under modification for compliant access.
Martin: exterior doors have been installed under the maintenance project. Over 200 lever locks have been
installed. Room identification signs have been mostly installed. New Sidewalks on site were installed last
summer as well as a new parent drop off and new handicap parking. Exterior railings were corrected this quarter
and locks are being installed. A renovation to the nurses area is planned
Mulcahey: The school has been demolished and new school built Items closed.
Summer Street School: needs a plan to deal with the ADA issues at this location
Galligan: most room identification and directional signs have been installed. A few signs remain and the
playground structure and access are in the process of being replaced. Updates to the playground are also under
way
Friedman School: Room identification signs have been largely installed for this facility. A final order needs to be
developed to finish this school
Chamberlain: Room identification signs have been installed .
Taunton High School: new Tiger den restaurant was completed with new ramp access, egress, and ADA
restroom. The baseball field parking area was redone, hand dryers have been added
Parker Middle School: no update
School Street School: no update
East Taunton Elementary: no update
Pole School: no update
If you have any questions, please contact me at 508-821-1051.
Sincerely,
Kevin R Scanlon,
Director AICP
ADA Transition - work completed to date
1-Jul-22
Municipal Buildings
Animal Shelter total lines in report picnic area
mats taped parking paved
mirror lowered signs installed
accessible route fixed restroom clearances
alarm in restroom restroom devices installed
threshols fixed new handicap ramp
clip board for counter walkway paved
protruding object moved door installed
levers installed subtotal resolved
signs installed sidewalks
subtotal resolved walkways
subtotal resolved
westside Park accessible routes
weir riverfront park playground equipment
pipes covered sidewalks corrected
door levers walkways corrected
handrail fixed subtotal resolved
parking spaces corrected accesible routes
signs installed subtotal resolved
objects moved sidewalk work
subtotal resolved
sidewalk work
playground equipment
walkways corrected
tables
restroom renovated
lift installed
signs installed
parking corrected
remaining items closed demo fountain replaced
mat taped curb cut
signs installed crosswalks
items moved subtotal resolved
total lines in report
sidewalks and entrance walks number of parking spaces
carpets taped/ removed pay phone removed
clip boards for counters accesible table added
counter/ window fixed threshold fixed
protruding object moved flush valve relocated
item moved exposed plumbing insulated
signs installed carpet removed
subtotal resolved subtotal resolved
total lines in report
1
ADA restroom added mat taped
mats taped mirror height fixed
items moved exposed plumbing covered
restroom turning space fixed signs installed
accesible route fixed subtotal resolved
signs installed total lines in report
mirrors lowered no activity reported back
plumbing covered subtotal resolved
threshold repaired total lines in report
hinges fixed carpet taped
coat hooks fixed subtotal resolved
grab bar fixed total lines in report
subtotal resolved door lock installed
subtotal resolved
total lines in report
no activity reported back
items moved subtotal resolved
mat taped Oak Street Fire total lines in report
subtotal resolved carpet taped
subtotal resolved
total lines in report
mats taped
door levers installed
signs installed total lines in report
clipboards provided signs installed
subtotal resolved coed restroom installed
fountain installed
total lines in report door levers installed
mats taped accessibel route fixed
ramp installed door width fixed
towel/ sanitizers installed curb cut fixed
mirrors lowered mats taped
signs installed subtotal resolved
objects moved total lines in report
subtotal resolved furniture moved
signs installed
water fountain
entrance door accessible table
levers installed accessible route
level landing at door curb cut fixed
mats taped
protruding object moved
subtotal resolved
total lines in report
signs signs installed
floorspace stair taped
counters fixed furniture moved
control heights carpet taped
mats taped door force adjusted
phone removed subtotal resolved
policy on meeting locations total lines in report
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protruding object removed mats taped
subtotal resolved subtotal resolved
East Taunton total lines in report
total lines in report surface at gate smoothed
superseded furniture moved
counter height fixed water fountain
mat taped clocks raised
accesible exit items moved
door swing reversed door force adjusted
parking spaces striped mats taped
moved items subtotal resolved
Friedman total lines in report
signs installed
mats taped
total lines in report furniture moved
mats taped protruding object moved
new walkway/ ramp subtotal resolved
new railings Galligan total lines in report
parking spaces fixed door closers fixed
staircase enclosed exposed plumbing covered
signs installed threshold fixed
levers installed signs installed
childrens stacks widened water fountain
accessible table slope issues resolved
moved items door levers 31
policy on stack access items moved
subtotal resolved gate fixed 1
mats taped 3
subtotal resolved 135
mats taped High School total lines in report
signs installed furniture moved
accessible route paved accessible table 1
moved items furniture moved 1
levers installed fountain installed 1
ramp edge protection stadium access route 1
sanitizers protruding object 1
threshold towel dispensers relocated 3
clipboard for counter door closers adjusted 9
no alarm system mats taped 3
ramps subtotal resolved 25
subtotal resolved hopewell total lines in report 42
items moved 2
mats taped 2
subtotal resolved 4
total lines in report martin total lines in report 475
parking spaces corrected mats taped 3
court street lot walkway/curb cuts fixed railings fixed 2
parking spaces corrected restroom issues 3
parking deck parking spaces corrected exterior paving 15
curb cut signs installed 169
hand rails stairs door levers installed 233
total lines in report
polling equip
door openers installed
door force adjusted
protruding object moved
subtotal resolved
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walkway total lines in report
Ieddy sidewalks protruding object moved
n taunton baptist not used anymore door force adjusted
mulcahey accesible route mats taped
dpw sidewalks school demolished
hopewell mats taped subtotal resolved
not used anymore total lines in report
setup of equipment door force adjusted
sidewalks fixed fountain installed
e taunton polling equip furniture moved
martin polling equip towel dispensers
sidewalks/ parking subtotal resolved
e pole polling equip total lines in report
temp city hall polling equip no activity reported back
walkway subtotal resolved
fitslmmons polling equip total items in report
accesible route signs installed
door pressure access/sidewalks issues fixed
threshold new adult restroom added
lever installed
playground access
sinks fixed
Total lines 2663 mats taped
Total Resolved lines 1957 clipboard for counter
protruding object moved
deffered items exposed plumbing covered
hopewell school 38 subtotal resolved
oak st fire 3 school Subtotal
Board of health 2 parks, police, fire subtotal
mayflower 6 column subtotal
city hall 1
airport 20
nursing home 42
112
resolved plus deffered 2069
Remaining Lines 594
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City of Taunton
LAW DEPARTMENT
15 Summer Street
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397
Shaunna O'Connell Peter F. Winters, Esq.
MAYOR FIRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR
Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P. Gay, Jr., Esq.
CITY SOLICITOR SECOND ASST. CITY SOLICITOR
David T. Gay, Esq.
SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR
July 21, 2022
Council President Phillip Duarte
Members of the Municipal Council
City of Taunton
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Re: 354 Winthrop Street- HTC Trinity, LLC
Dear Council President Duarte and Members of the Municipal Council:
This communication is in regard to the letter from Kuhn Law dated January 27,
2022 which was recently discussed at a meeting regarding HTC Trinity, LLC's license
renewal for its project at 354 Winthrop Street. The Council requested that the Law
Department advise regarding this.
The letter alleges that the general contractor on this project used another
individual's construction supervisor license without his consent. As of the date of said
letter, the only permit issued by the Building Department was for a concrete slab
foundation. The permit for construction of the building had not yet been issued. In
response to the letter, the foundation permit was revoked by the Building Department.
Thereafter on February 24, 2022 the general contractor informed the Building
Department that Professional Engineer David Cluley would be performing services on
the project as construction supervisor. Said letter was signed by Mr. Cluley. The
Building Department issued the building permit to construct the building based on Mr.
Cluley's credentials.
The Law Department's advice regarding the circumstances summarized above
are that the allegations relate to the general contractor, not the owner. We do not view
this specific episode as a violation of any permit issued by the Municipal Council. It is
clearly a building construction issue and it appears to us that the Building Department
handled it professionally and appropriately. Unless new information materializes tying
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Council President Phillip Duarte
Members of the Municipal Council
Re: 354 Winthrop Street - HTC Trinity, LLC
the owner to this episode, we advise against holding the owner responsible in any way
for the general contractor's issue. Additionally, the allegation of improper use of a
contractor license has not been adjudicated and it is possible that other facts may come
to light when it is.
In sum our assessment of this matter is that it was appropriately handled by the
Building Department and, based on information presently available, it does not provide
adequate grounds to in any way attribute any type of misconduct to the owner.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this legal advice.
Respectfully,
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Mayor Shaunna O'Connell
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Mayor O'Connell and the Taunton Municipal Council:
I am writing to request your permission for the 32nd Annual Rodman Ride for Kids
to ride on Taunton city roads, including some state highways. The attached route
sheets'detail the roads on which we are requesting permission to ride.
We kindly request that the Municipal Council, Police and Fire Departments sign
the attached Event Notification Form, which is required by Mass DOT in order for
us to access state highways.
The Rodman Ride for Kids is the #1 single-day athletic event in the nation
supporting at-risk kids, with over $148 million raised since 1991. Your support
would be most appreciated.
Our road crew will carefully sign our route on Friday, September 23, and all signs
will be removed at the conclusion of the event on Saturday, September 24.
Approximately 350 riders will pass through Taunton in total, riding on our SO-mile
route.
Thank you in advance for your consideration .
Since_r_ely, _ _ __ _ ___________., __
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Marisa Collins
Events & Operations Manager
· p. (508) 543-7892 I Rodman for Kids I 10 Lincoln Road Foxboro, MA 02035 I www.rodmanforkids.org
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EVENT NOTIFICATION FORM
Date: ·1/19 l 27--
Francisca Heming, District One Highway Director
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MassDOT, Highway Division
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270 Main Street, Lenox, MA 02140
Dear Sir: ~31;x nd J-E,w AA l ..Ktf'd ~-\r-Cl V) ·
Please be advised that the Grantee(s) of th~~ Even(Kld~ ·~ ( tJ c.~S has notified the
Board of Selectmen/City Council, Local Police Department, Local Fire Department and if applicable the State
Police of its intention to conduct road work/parade/race/ride or other events impacting State Highways on
Route(s)¥ ;k.\\ache.. cl~.. in or through the City!fown(s) of ':f(lu rifov1
benefiting 'fcltwifl e1cle. .(J,{ t t ds
The Grant,ee(s) of this Event understands that it must give the Police and Fire Departments at least 48
hours notice before the commencement of the proposed event.
The Grantee(s) must supply a Traffic Management Plan when the roadway is occupied and for all
detours associated with said events to this Department and to all officials listed below. The Grantee(s) must
notify the local and/or state police to set up a detour of this area with appropriate signs and barricades. The
local Fire Department must be notified of the detour to ensure that measures will be taken to minimize
disruption to the Fire Department's emergency service during the event. The Grantee(s) must also notify
local media (newspapers, radio) of this proposed event.
The following signatures are required prior to the issuance of the Permit.
LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Signed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Signed:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Title: Title:
City!fown: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City!fown: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/CITY COUNCIL STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Signed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _~--- Signed:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Title: Title:
City/Town: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City!fown: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Event Notification.doc
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2022 RODMAN RIDE FOR KIDS - 50 MILE
If you are lost or need assistance, call: If you have a medical emergency, call:
469-978-3761 or 469-978-2942 911
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Mileage Directions & Landmarks I
Town
0.0 START LINE Foxborough
0.2 RIGHT onto PINE STREET (Police Detail) Norfolk
0.3 LEFT onto ROUTE 115 (Police Detail) Wrentham
0.5 LEFT onto ROUTE 140 (Police Detail) Foxborough
1.9 LEFT onto NORTH STREET (Police Detail)
2.0 Bear RIGHT onto CHESTNUT
2.4 caution: railroad tracks - Go LEFT at fork
3.1 cross MECHANICS STREET
4.0 LEFT onto COCASSET STREET
5.6 LEFT onto EAST ST. before island turns into E. FOXBORO ST. (Police Detail)
8.9 Bear RIGHT onto Beach St. Sharon
WATER STOP at Memorial Park Beach on Right through gate (Police Detail)
9.9 (WS1) SHARON
Turn RIGHT out of Water Stop Back onto BEACH STREET
10.2 RIGHT at Stop Sign onto POND ST (Police Detail)
10.3 Through rotary onto MASSAPOAG AVENUE (Police Detail) MANSFIELD
14.8 STRAIGHT onto MASSAPOAG AVENUE (Police Detail) Easton
17.4 RIGHT onto POQUANTICUT AVENUE
18.8 LEFT onto SOUTH STREET
19.1 CROSS ROUTE 106 (Police Detail)
19.5 LEFT onto HIGHLAND STREET (Police Detail)
19.9 RIGHT onto BAY ROAD
21.2 town line Norton
23.3 town line Taunton
23.6 cross over ROUTE 495
24.5 WATER STOP- North Taunton Baptist Church (WS3)
24.6 LEFT on FIELD STREET (Police Detail)
26.3 Town Line Taunton - FIELD STREET BECOMES CARVER STREET
27.0 Cross Rte. 138 at Lights
27.2 RIGHT onto OAK STREET
27.6 LEFT onto CENTER STREET
28.5 LEFT onto Rte. 104 at stop lights
29.8 Town Line RAYNHAM RAYNAM
30.1 Town Line BRIDGEWATER BRIDGEWATER
31.5 LEFT onto ELM STREET at traffic lights (Police Detail)
33.2 ELM becomes SCOTLAND STREET at town line
34.1 RIGHT onto SOUTH ELM STREET
35.4 cross over ROUTE 106 onto NORTH ELM STREET (Police Detail)
36.6 LEFT onto CRESCENT STREET
37.2 RIGHT onto WEST STREET at stop sign
38.0 CROSS MANLEY STREET
38.2 WATER STOP on right at Cowlicks & Pigtails Preschool (WS2)
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38.7 WEST STREET becomes PURCHASE STREET Easton
38.8 CROSS TURNPIKE STREET at stop sign and flashing light (Police Detail)
38.9 CROSS Rte 138 {Caution Busy Road) (Police Detail)
39.5 BEAR LEFT at stop sign continuing on PURCHASE STREET
40.8 LEFT onto Rte. 123 (DEPOT STREET), Caution: Busy Street (Police Detail)
40.9 RIGHT onto CENTER STREET at monument
41.6 LEFT onto SUMMER STREET
42.2 GO LEFT to stay on SUMMER STREET
43.1 RIGHT onto BAY ROAD
43.5 LEFT onto ROCKLAND at Easton Baptist Church (Police Detail)
45.2 STRAIGHT onto ROCKLAND STREET Becomes MAPLE STREET at stop sign
46.8 RIGHT onto FRANKLIN STREET becomes East St. Turns into COCASSET STREET Sharon
47.8 Pass under railroad bridge then pass VFW on right
49.4 Pass under Rte. 95 then immediately turn RIGHT onto CHESTNUT STREET
50.2 Cross MECHANIC STREET
50.6 Caution: Railroad Tracks
51.0 RIGHT onto Rte. 140 {MAIN STREET) - Caution: Busy Road
51.7 RIGHT onto Rte. 115 (TURNER STREET) Wrentham
51.8 RIGHT onto PINE STREET Norfolk
52.2 LEFT into LAFAYETTE HOUSE - FINISH LINE (Police Detail) Foxborough
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HONORABLE SHAUNNA l. O'CONNELL, MAYOR 3: )> ,. r:n
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AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL A- +=' Pl
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PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. AT TAUNTON CITY HALL, 15
SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA, 02780 IN THE CHESTER R. MARTIN
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M. THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND SALARIES
1. MEET TO REVI EW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLS FOR CITY
DEPARTMENTS
2. MEET TO REVIEW REQUESTS FOR FUNDING/TRANSFERS
PLEASE NOTE: A aMEETING" 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 DISCUSS A REQUEST FROM THE FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE
SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPM ENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
PLEASE NOTE: A aMEETING" OF THE ENTIRE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, AS SAID TERM IS
DEFINED IN MASS. GEN. l. C. 30A, §18 MAY OCCUR CONCURRENTLY
WITH THIS COMMITTEE MEETING
Respectf ully,
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M aggie E. Clarke
Clerk of Co un cil Committees
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