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City of rr'aunton :Municipa{Council:Meeting :Minutes City Jfa{{, 15 Summer Street, rr'aunton, :M)I In tne Cnester ~ :Martin :Municipa{Council Cnam6ers :Minutes, <Decem6er 20, 2022 at 7:02 O'cCoc~/P.:M. CR.iguCar :Meeting :Mayor Snaunna £. O'Conne{[presiding CFrayer was offered 6y tne :Mayor CFresent at ro{[ ca{[were: Councifur (])ooner, (])uarte, CJ3orges, Cl'ottier Coute, Sanders and Cl'oste{[ Councifurs :McCau{and Quinta{ were a6sent. Record of preceding meeting was read by title and approved. So voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. There was nobody present to speak. Hearings: On the petition of the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the acceptance of Saints Way and Bridget Drive as public ways in the City of Taunton. Motion was made to open the public hearing and invite the parties into the enclosure. So voted. The City Clerk read the communication received from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board submitting a positive recommendation. A map of the streets was provided. Motion was made to make the communication and the map a part of the record. So voted. City Engineer, Michael Patneaude said both these streets are part of a sub-division that was approved by the Planning Board. It was constructed on the Planning Board's rules and regulations. It was completed and the as-built drawings were submitted and approved. The benefits to the City is that it adds to our Chapter 90 roadway links and they both are constructed according to these City standards which are good conditions. Mayor O'Connell asked if these are roads we already take care of. Mr. Patneaude said not yet, we will now take care of them this winter. Motion was made to open public input. So voted. There was nobody present to speak for public input. Motion was made to close public input and approve the acceptance of Saints Way and Bridget Drive. So voted. On the petition of the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the acceptance of Johnson Court as a public way in the City of Taunton. Motion was made to open the public hearing. So voted. The City Clerk read the communication received from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board submitting a no recommendation comment. A map of the street was provided. Motion was made to make the communication and the map a part of the record. So voted. City Engineer, Michael Patneaude said the Planning Board has a no recommendation comment because this was not completed as  2 part of a Planning Board approved sub-division. This is an older street that has been in existence for a longtime and was never formally accepted. He said he should have included Johnson's Court when they did Allan's Avenue because it's basically the same plan. It was an oversite on his part. Merchant's Lane has already been accepted, which is kind of the bridge between the two streets. This is just a clarification of an existing street. This is one they actually do own and maintain. This would be to just formalize it. Councilor Coute asked exactly where the street is. Mr. Patneaude said Johnson's Court comes out on to Weir Street, next to Bobby's Place. It's a 200 ft. road, if that. It ends where Merchant's Lane is, behind the union block project that is being developed. Councilor Coute asked if we already plow this street. Mr. Patneaude said yes we do. Motion was made to open public input. So voted. There was nobody present to speak for public input. Motion was made to close public input and approve the acceptance of Johnson's Court. So voted. Communications from the Mayor: Mayor 0' Connell said as reminders, City Hall will be closed for Christmas this Thursday, December 22nd at 12:00 p.m., closed on Friday, December 23rd all day and also closed Monday, December 26th all day. This weekend is your last chance to get a picture with Santa on the Taunton Green which will be on Friday, December 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Also, our gingerbread house decorating contest was a real success. They had about 50 people enter from the City. There were some amazingly creative gingerbread houses. She hopes everyone had a chance to go on the Facebook page and take a look at them. 1st place in the adult division, goes to the Lucy family for their "UP" inspired gingerbread house (from the movie UP). Congratulations to Jimmy Walczak (9-years old) for 1st place in the youth division. You can check both these gingerbread houses out on the Facebook page. They will be receiving some fun prizes for entering. It was nice to see how many people participated and it shows the spirit that this community has. She thanked everyone who entered. Appointments: NONE Communications from City Officers: Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting a $25,000.00 transfer of reserve funds to cover the cost related to advertising in the Procurement Office. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So voted. Com. from the Chief Procurement Officer requesting to present an update on procurement activities and enhancements to the City's Procurement Procedures. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So voted. Com. from the Police Chief requesting a list for two full-time Police Officers from the Human Resources Division, to fill two expected vacancies in the Police Department. Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to call for a list. So voted. Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board notifying of a meeting and public hearing for a Special Permit/Site Plan Review for property at 225 Cape Road to allow the addition of 4,023 sq. ft. of retail space to the existing 1,800 sq. ft. retail space, an 1,820 sq. ft. greenhouse, a 1,220 sq. ft. outdoor display area and 4,465 sq. ft. of  3 storage space, an outdoor food trailer with 3-picnic tables with 12-seats and 432 sq. ft. office space, submitted by Fariborz Motamedi. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 141 Oak Street, at which time the application shall be reviewed by the DIRB and the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15 Summer Street. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted. Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board notifying of a Public Hearing for a Special Permit from Section 440 Attachment #2 of the Zoning Ordinance for a drive-thru for a new 30-seat restaurant in conjunction with an existing commercial shopping plaza, on premises situated at 2089 & 2101 Bay Street, Taunton (Prop. I.D. 14-14, 14-108 and 14-109). Submitted by G&J Realty LLC & Blue Sky Donuts, Inc. The Taunton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this proposal on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15 Summer Street. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted. Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board notifying of a site plan review for a property on Myrick's Street (Prop. I.D. 138-11) for the construction of a 9-self storage buildings facility (total 83,775 sq. ft.) and 900 sq. ft. office space with 106-parking spaces, submitted by 788 Boston Road LLC. The next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 141 Oak Street, at which time the application shall be reviewed by the DIRB and then the Planning Board will review it on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15 Summer Street. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted. Com. from the Assistant Executive Director of Retirement notifying of the retirement for Jeffrey Riccitelli, an employee of the Veteran's Office. He is scheduled to retire on March 9, 2023 with 24-years of service. Motion was made to receive and place on file and send the appropriate scroll with the Council's thanks for his years of service. So voted. Com. from the Safety Officer submitting a response on the speeding on Granite Street between Hodges Avenue and Tremont Street. Granite Street is a short thickly settled street with an unposted 30-mph speed limit. He placed the Black Cat II radar unit on the phone pole in front of 10 Granite Street on December 6, 2022. The unit recorded 4,347 vehicles. The average speed recorded was 15-mph, with the highest speed recorded being 41-mph. During this time period, 2-vehicles were recorded traveling between 35-mph and 40-mph. One vehicle was recorded traveling between 40-mph and 45-mph. The unit recorded one enforceable violation. A separate packet was provided. With this information provided by the radar unit, he doesn't believe that there is a speeding issue on Granite Street at this time. Motion was made to receive and place on file with the Council's thanks. So voted. Com. from the Chief Procurement Officer requesting to present an update to the Committee on Public Property regarding recommendations for 0 Bay Street. Councilor Coute said he spoke to Attorney Winters, and Attorney Winters reminded him that he was present for the Public Property Committee meeting last week on this and the vote at Public Property Committee was to authorize the Procurement Officer to dispose of the  4 property. Attorney Winters didn't think an update was needed. This property probably shouldn't be on the agenda. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted. Com. from Mayor O'Connell providing an update on Army Reserve Center on Eldridge Street. In order for a property owned by the Federal Government to be sold or transferred, a formal process is undertaken to verify that the property is no longer of use to the Government. This process is referred to as "disposal". The Army Reserve Center is undergoing the disposal process. The estimated date for conclusion of environmental due diligence, barring and adverse findings, is late 2024. More details were provided. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property with thanks to the Mayor's Office for the update. So voted. Communications from Citizens: NONE Petitions: Personal Kennel License - NEW Petition submitted by Melissa Snow Phillips, 75 Dighton Avenue, Taunton for a NEW Grade 1 (4-6 Dogs) Personal Kennel License/NOT Business Use to be located at 75 Dighton Avenue, Taunton. Motion was made refer to the City Clerk to schedule a Public Hearing. So voted. Marijuana Application RENEWAL Application submitted by Tree Market Taunton LLC for the RENEWAL of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 9 Cape Road, Taunton. Motion was made refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief to be scheduled for January 3, 2023. So voted. 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: NONE Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Order for a second reading to be ordained on a roll call vote Ordered That, The RULES AND ORDERS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, previously adopted as a Standing Order of the Municipal Council on October 8, 2019, be amended as follows: Section 2. AGENDA Revise subsection C of Section 2 to state as follows:  5 Items not on the agenda but placed on the Councilor's desks that evening or otherwise raised at the meeting will either be referred to a particular committee or referred to a subsequent meeting. Add a new subsection F of Section 2 as follows: F. Public input shall be a standing agenda item. Individuals who wish to have their matters addressed by the Council may submit a form prescribed by the Municipal Council to the office of the City Clerk by 10:00 A.M. on the date that notice of the meeting is required to be posted under Massachusetts law preceding any meeting of the Municipal Council. Individuals who wish to provide public input on matters on the meeting agenda or not appearing on the agenda may sign up in advance as stated above or may register prior to the start of the meeting in the location of said meeting. The public may bring up any matter and, as to matters not appearing on the agenda, the same will be referred to the appropriate committee or City department for discussion or action. Section 5: ORDER OF BUSINESS Revise Section 5 to state as follows: At every meeting of the Municipal Council, unless otherwise determined by a majority of the members present, the order of business shall be as follows: A. Pledge of Allegiance. B. Invocation. C. Calling of the roll of members. D. Reading of the records for specific dates to be specified in the agenda. E. Public Input. F. Hearings. G. Communications from the Mayor. H. Appointments. I. Communications and reports from City Officers. J. Communications in the hands of councilors. K. Presentation of petitions, memorials and remonstrances. L. Reports of Committees. M. Unfinished business of preceding meetings. N. Orders, ordinances, and resolutions. 0. New business. Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, seven (7) Councilor's were present, two (2) Councilor's were absent (Councilors Quintal and McCaul). So voted. Motion passed.  6 Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE Chapter 426 - Water Sec 8. Initial water service connections, water user rates and charges. Be it ordained by the Mun icipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: That Section 8 of Chapter 426 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, be and hereby is further amended as follows : 1. Delete paragraph B(l) and replace with: B. Minimum billing and water rates. (1) The billing rate for each connection shall be according to a fixed service charge that is based on the size of the meter serving the connection. The term "quarterly" shall mean no less than 91 days and no more than 93 days. The quarterly and monthly rates effective on January 1, 2023 , and subsequent quarterly and monthly rates with their effective dates, shall be according to the following schedules: Fixed Fee (Quarterly) January 1 2023 July 1 2023 - July 1 2024 - July 1 2025 - July 1. 2026 - July 1, 2027 - - June 30 2023 June 30 2024 June 30 2025 June 30 . 2026 June 30 2027 June 30 2028 Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate 5/8" $ 21-70 $ 22.13 $ 22.57 $ 23.02 $ 23.37 $ 23.72 314" s 22.73 s 23.18 s 23.64 s 24.12 s 2U8 s 24.85 1" $ 25.83 $ 26.34 $ 26.87 $ 27.41 $ 27.82 $ 28.24 1112" s 29.92 $ 30.51 s 31 .13 s 31.75 s 32.22 s 32.71 2" $ 41.22 $ 42.04 $ 42.88 $ 43.74 $ 44.40 $ 45.06 3" $ UU6 $ 126.95 s 129.49 s 132.08 s 134.06 s 136.07 4" $ 155.28 $ 158.39 $ 161.56 $ 164.79 s 167.26 s 169.77 6" $ 227.22 $ 231.76 s 236.39 s 241.12 $ 244.74 s 248.41 8" s 309.43 $ 315.62 $ 321.93 $ 328.37 $ 333.29 $ 338.29 10" s 391 .64 $ 399.47 s 407.46 s 415.61 s 421.84 s 428.17  7 IFixed Fee (Monthly) January 1 2023 July 1 2023 - July 1 2024 - July 1. 2025 - July 1 2026 - Ju ly 1. 2027 - June 30 2023 June 30 2024 June 30 . 2025 June 30 2026 June 30 . 2027 June 30 . 2028 Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate 518" $ 7.23 $ 7.37 $ 7.52 $ 1.61 $ 7.79 $ 7.91 314" $ 7.58 $ 7.73 $ 7.88 $ 8.04 $ 8.16 $ 828 !1" $ 8.61 $ 8.78 $ 8.96 $ 9.14 $ 9.28 $ 9-42 11112" $ 9.98 $ 10.18 $ 10.38 $ 10.59 $ 10.75 $ 10.91 2" $ 13.74 $ 14.01 $ 14-29 $ 14.58 s 14-80 $ 15.02 13" $ 41.48 $ 42.31 $ 43.16 $ 44.02 $ 44.68 s 45.35 4" s 51 .77 $ 52.81 $ 53.87 s 54_95 s 55-77 $ 56.61 6" $ 75.74 $ n25 s 78.80 $ 80.38 s 81.59 $ 82.81 8" s 103.14 $ 105.20 $ 107.30 s 109.45 s 111.09 s 112.76 110" $ 130.55 $ 133.16 $ 135.82 $ 138.54 $ 140.62 s 142-73 2. Delete paragraph B(2)(b) and replace with: (b) Effective January 1, 2023, and thereafter, the usage rates per hundred cubic feet for each step shall be as set forth in the following schedule: Usage Rates (per Hundred Cubic Feet) January 1. 2023 July 1. 2023 - July 1. 2024 - July 1. 2025 - July 1. 2026 - July 1. 2027 - . June 30 2023 June 30 . 2024 June 30. 2025 June 30. 2026 June 30 . 2027 June 30. 2028 Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Step 1 $ 5.89 $ 6.00 $ 6.12 $ 6.25 $ 6.34 $ 6.43 Step2 s 8.72 $ 8.90 $ 9.07 $ 925 s 9.39 s 9.53 Istep 3 $ 10.41 $ 10.62 $ 10.83 $ 11.05 $ 11.22 $ 11.39 3. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2023. Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So voted. Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE Chapter 375 Sewer and Drains Sec 22. Sewer rates and sewer user charges; late penalty. Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: That Section 22 of Chapter 375 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, be and hereby is further amended as follows: 1. Delete sections l(a) through l(c) of paragraph C and replace with:  8 (1) The billing rate for each connection shall be according to a fixed service charge that is based on the size of the meter serving the connection. The term "quarterly" shall mean no less than 91 days and no more than 93 days. The quarterly and monthly rates effective on January 1, 2023, and subsequent quarterly and monthly rates with their effective dates, shall be according to the following schedules: $ $ $ 1.f& $ • • • -• ..,,.- •c;•· ilt ITI~ $ ••••$ •,.. • ,.. • 191 $ $ $ $ $ 215 $ $ $ 212 212 • 369 $ 382 395 Gt 438 . .i l 1H • 1.ea ..- • $ $ ... ..•• 1,182 $ 1,845 $ 1,909 $ 1,916 $ 2,045 $ 2,117 14· c:. ·~- Ult $•· $ $ $ 3.175 ~ • ,. 3,692 $ 3,821 $ 3,955 $ 4,193 $ 4,236 $ 4,385 ,) .;$( $ Oil $ UM $ $ $ • $ ii $ $ 68 $ $ 71 .•. • • •"· • -• - $ M , 127 132 •• $ 136 $ 141 $ ,. 1.f& • ,.•• ....-' -• ... ,. $ 5!M 615 i3i $ 659 $ 682 $ 10G ,~- • $ 1..• 1,231 1,214 1,318 $ 1,364 $ 1,412 $ 1,.f&2 :!#- • ' 1.141 $ 2. Delete Section 2 of said Paragraph C and replace with: (2) Two-tiered billing rates: (a) For bills issued after January 1, 2023: [1] Step 1: $2.82 per 100 cubic feet for usage of one to 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and one to 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. [2] Step 2: $10.02 per 100 cubic feet for the incremental usage in excess of 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and 1,000 cubic feet  9 (monthly bills), respectively. (b) For bills issued after July 1, 2023: [1] Step 1: $2.91 per 100 cubic feet for usage of one to 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and one to 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. [2] Step 2: $10.37 per 100 cubic feet for the incremental usage in excess of 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. (c) For bills issued after July 1, 2024: [1] Step 1: $3.02 per 100 cubic feet for usage of one to 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and one to 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. [2] Step 2: $10.74 per 100 cubic feet for the incremental usage in excess of 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. (d) For bills issued after July 1, 2025: [ 1] Step 1: $3 .12 per 100 cubic feet for usage of one to 3, 000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and one to 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. [2] Step 2: $11.11 per 100 cubic feet for the incremental usage in excess of 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. (e) For bills issued after July 1, 2026: [1] Step 1: $3.23 per 100 cubic feet for usage of one to 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and one to 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. [2] Step 2: $11.50 per 100 cubic feet for the incremental usage in excess of 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. (f) For bills issued after July 1, 2027: [1] Step 1: $3.34 per 100 cubic feet for usage of one to 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and one to 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. [2] Step 2: $11.90 per 100 cubic feet for the incremental usage in  10 excess of 3,000 cubic feet (quarterly bills); and 1,000 cubic feet (monthly bills), respectively. 3. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2023. Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So voted. New Business: Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Committee on Public Properties the underutilized parking garage that's located on Leonard Street. So voted. Mayor O'Connell wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. A true copy: JLL/KLD Cler~ J&r  11 City of Taunton Municipal Council December 20, 2022 ,-.. C:J . .,., r~J, n -·: C'"J The Committee on Finance and Salaries :.·.rT: '"'-.. ,... N co ··:::; _, _ __. . .( -:r-- . .>j~ The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA -02780 int~ -·. r1 Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. ~ ~ co f'1'1 •• -~ 8 -~ :\:ii ~ ?:;. - ~. Present were Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman and Councilor Pottier. Councilor McCTMil was absent. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM. 1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payrolls for City departments. MOTION: Approve the payroll warrant in the amount of $1,468,828.25. So voted. MOTION: Approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount of $17,211,720.27. So voted. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 PM. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON (1 rJ - { L--- ~[,t?L.,L/ ·~ DEC 2 0 2022 Maggie E. Clarke IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees ORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED.  12 City of Taunton Municipal Council December 20, 2022 The Committee on Police and License c--; -; f~ N co -<: :::~· :.f~ <~. The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA~21e in~ ::z; f'1 "v·O Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. ~ ~ 9? --,<l ~ :;x; ;:t Present were Councilor Postell, Chairman, and Councilors Sanders and Borges. Also pre~nt was Detective William Rutherford The meeting was called to order at 5:42 PM. 1. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the petition for renewal of Hours of Operation License for Joe's Diner, Inc. at 51 Broadway. Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation. MOTION: Approve. So voted. 2. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the petition for renewal of a Billiard Table License for Pioneer Flying Club, Inc. at 330 Whittenton Street. Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation. MOTION: Approve. So voted. 3. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the following applications for renewal of Class II Used Car Dealer Licenses: Councilor Postell read the following list of renewals excluding subsection "e" (A T.N.T. Auto Sales). a. ACME Fabrication & Equipment Leasing Co., LLC at 91 Arlington Street b. Advantage Automotive at 600 Winthrop Street c. After Hours Auto Body, Inc. dba After Hours Auto Sales at 20 North Avenue d. Amorin Auto Sales, Inc. at 265 Longmeadow Road f. B&J Auto Sales at 632 Winthrop Street g. Borges Auto Center, Inc. at 157 Dean Street h. Brena's Collision & Sales, Inc. at 408 Winthrop Street L Bristol Motors at 147 Fremont Street J. Cambra Auto Sales at 117 Summer Street k. Corrao Motors at 251 Broadway 1. Costa's Service Center at 28 Leonard Street  13 Page Two December 20, 2022 The Committee on Police and License - Continued m. County Street Motors at 603 County Street n. Crusin Classics at 597 Winthrop Street o. Dipson Convenience & Repair, Inc. dba Dipson & Sons Auto Sales at 594 Winthrop Street p. Fault Line Kustoms, LLC at 32 Robert W. Boyden Road q. Fogg Auto Sales Inc. at 346 Winthrop Street r. Frank's Auto Body, Inc. at 265 Broadway s. Gesner Auto, Inc. at 445 Winthrop Street t. GFK Enterprise, LLC dba Oakland Auto Sales at 214 Tremont Street u. G. Lopes Construction, Inc. dba Lopes Used Truck & Equipment Sales at 565 Winthrop Street v. Happy Bear, Inc. at 54 Cottage Street w. Hermes Auto Sales, Inc. at 420 Broadway x. Jaime's Auto Body, Inc. at 111 Arlington Street y. Leonard's Auto Repair & Performance, Inc. at 265 Bay Street z. Loftus Auto City, Inc. at 450 Winthrop Street aa. M&M Service Center, Inc. at 63 Broadway bb. New England Auto at 157 West Water Street cc. Northeast Auto Exchange, Inc. at 406 Tremont Street dd. Perry's Towing & Service, Inc. at 143 Broadway ee. Prestige Auto Mart, Inc. dba Prestige 3 at 288 Broadway ff. Professional Car Zone, LLC at 3 81 Weir Street gg. R&F Motors, Inc at 35 Dana Street hh. Rouhana Trading, LLC dba Rouhana Trading at 13 Cape Road 11. Rt.13 8 Auto Center Inc. at 182 Broadway JJ. RPM' s located at 404 Winthrop Street kk. Scott's Service Center Inc. dba Scott's Service Center at 129 Ingell Street 11. Taunton Auto & Truck Sales at 603 Winthrop Street mm. Taunton Service Center, Inc. dba Taunton Service Center Auto Sales at 48 Broadway nn. Taunton Tire & Auto Service at 491 West Water Street oo. TRMN8R Enterprises, LLC at 403 Tremont Street pp. Walt's Auto Specialty, Inc. dba Walt's Motors at 287-289 Broadway qq. Winthrop Street Motors, Inc. at 347 Winthrop Street Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation on all businesses in the list as read. MOTION: Approve the list as read (which excludes subsection "e" A T.N.T. Auto Sales). So Voted. e. A T.N.T. Auto Sales, Inc. at 265 Longmeadow Road  . 14 Page Three December 20, 2022 The Committee on Police and License - Continued Detective Rutherford indicated that A T.N.T. Auto Sales meets the criteria for their business certificates but that they are not in line with details of the Planning Board decision. He read a letter from Bob Pirozzi dated 9/2/22 which outlined the details of the zoning violation. MOTION: Make the letter part of the record. So Voted. Councilor Sanders indicated that the business is not in compliance and, as such, a motion to deny seems appropriate. Councilor Borges suggested that they notify the applicant and request that they come in to explain the situation. She suggested that they grant the business 90 days to come into compliance. Councilor Sanders indicated that he would agree to a month but they make it clear the applicant should be at the next meeting. Councilor Borges expressed her opinion that a month is unrealistic especially during the holidays. Councilor Coute suggested that the Council invite them back to explain their issues and then vote on the length of the extension. Councilor Pottier indicated that it is not fair to the other businesses that are in compliance. Councilor Borges expressed her support for Councilor Coute's suggestion of bringing them back next week and made a motion. MOTION: Table this discussion for one week, and invite the petitioners to come and discuss the letter from Mr. Pirozzi in September and to explain the reasons for not meeting the conditions set by the Planning Board. So voted. 4. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the following applications for renewal of Class III Used Car Dealer Licenses a. Arthur's Auto Junk Yard at 147 Fremont Street b. Caramelo's Auto Body at 2 Porter Street c. · Harry's Auto Wrecking at 68 Whitsborough Street d. Reynold's Auto Wrecking, Inc. at 733 S. Precinct Street, East Taunton Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation for all four.  15 Page Four December 20, 2022 The Committee on Police and License - Continued MOTION: Approve. So voted. 5. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the renewal of a Class IV Used Car Dealer License for ET Auto, LLC dba Euro Tech Auto at 420 Broadway. Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation. MOTION: Approve. So voted. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON DEC 2_0 2022 }h~~ t. [U?vc t~_,,_ Maggie E. Clarke IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~t¥-  16 City of Taunton Municipal Council December 20, 2022 I The Committee on Public Property \ l ~ ~ ., The meeting wa~ held ~t :aunton C~ty Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 1\027~~ in~ ~·· ;1 Chester R. Martm Mumc1pal Council Chambers. '..;1 N ~2 ~~··· Present were Councilor Christopher Coute, Chairman and Councilors Dooner ~d Ifurges:y. ~ Councilors McCaul and Quintal were absent. ~ ~ co The meeting was called to order at 6:09 PM. I ~ 1. Meet with the CFO for an update on the new airport terminal building. 2. Meet to discuss the proposal to turn over parcels (22-29, 22-30, 23-9, 23-10, 23-12, and 23-13) on Harvey Street to the Taunton Redevelopment Authority. MOTION: Table both items to discuss at a later time when the full committee can meet. So voted. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON DEC 2 O2022 fluif<)~ r·. Cux'-1~ Maggie E. Clarke IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees PORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED . .v~RKt/- ~  17 City of Taunton Municipal Council r-...i December 20, 2022 = ,__, r--..> = ~ ~:, ~:; I ::1 The Committee of the Council as a Whole In ;'.,. co ~ ~~,J ~ :r './;< The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MAi 02i.80 ~e :-:~;G Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. ~ > 9? -·1 :,;; 2 Present were Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman and Councilors Dooner, Borges, Poftter, Coute, Sanders, and Postell. Councilors McCaul and Quintal were absent. Also present were Attorney Brianna Correira and Jeff Tallman of Northeast Engineers and Consultants. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 PM. 1. Meet for a pre-review for the issuance of a special permit upon the petition of Brianna Correira, Esq., Correira Law Office, PLLC., 123 Broadway, Taunton, MA on behalf of her client Huendel Da silva Furlan of Astor Transportation, LLC., 170 Gore Road, Revere, MA to allow a 4,032 sq. ft. truck terminal use in conjunction with the existing 66-vehicle auto sales use located at 397 Winthrop Street in the Highway Business District. Attorney Correira gave some background on the project. She indicated that the site has been used as an auto sales dealership and that her clients have a transportation business which helps to relocate vehicles. As such, the car carriers are usually offsite. They are looking for a special permit to park the car carriers in the rear when they are not in use. Councilor Pottier expressed his interest in seeing a schematic of the property and learning more about any outreach to the neighborhood. He also would like to know the anticipated hours of operation and potential mitigation during heavy traffic times. Further, he would like to be assured that the trucks are registered and pay excise taxes in Taunton. Councilor Borges is interested in hours of operation, number of employees, number of vehicles, and any other services at that site. Councilor Sanders indicated that traffic is a huge concern in that area and at certain times of the day there are long lines of traffic. He believes that people who live in the area will be concerned with the traffic impacts. He would like to know the estimated number of vehicles in and out of the facility as well as details on the types of vehicles. Information on the impact to traffic is also of interest to him. Councilor Coute suggested that the site has already been used in this capacity so suggested the petitioner talk about any issues that have arisen.  18 Page Two December 20, 2022 The Committee of the Council as a Whole - Continued Councilor Duarte expressed his interest in learning more about the number of trucks and the size. Additionally, he would like to know if there is a plan to put any buffer between the site and residences in the back. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON .- 1~ul x0~-' t-) C/lt::t 'L-f'L ~/ DEE 2 0 2022 Maggie E. Clarke IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. A..nvur<~RK ~ ~