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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 City Clerk's Office MAY 30, 2023 - 7 :00 PM Notice of Posting Time: j .'Jo /J//J PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Date: 5/45j43 v ~ ROLL CALL READING OF THE RECORDS FROM MAY 23, 2023 PUBLIC INPUT • 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 addressed to the body as a whole and pertain to the business of the City HEARING: NONE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR • Community Update APPOINTMENTS • Appointment of Steven Turner to serve as an Airport Commissioner for the Taunton Municipal Airport to fill the unexpired term of Robert Adams which will expire June 2024 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. I Com. from Chief Financial Officer - Establishment of a Gift Account COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pg.2 Com. from Anthony Kinahan, CFO/Co-Founder, Tower Three, LLC, 30 Sherwood Dr., Taunton - Requesting a Renewal of the Host Community Agreement Pg. 3-5 Com. from Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc., 63 Winthrop St., Taunton - Extending an Invitation Pg. 6 Com. from Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc., 63 Winthrop St., Taunton - Requesting Support and Participation PETITIONS Temporary Fixed Vendor License - RENEWAL 1. RJ Trees located at 404 Winthrop Street, Taunton selling Christmas trees, wreaths and baskets Flammable Storage License Transfer of Ownership Petition submitted by Romeo Fakhry, A-Plus Gas LLC, 12 Pine St., Attleboro, MA 02703 requesting approval of a change of ownership for a Flammable Storage License located at 315 Broadway, Taunton. (DEED ON FILE) COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Order to he accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish a gift account in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §53A which shall be a separate interest-bearing account established by the Treasurer. The Director of Veteran Services is hereby authorized to accept monetary donations for veterans' services which shall be deposited into said account. The account will be assigned its own general ledger number from the City Auditor. Said funds will not be general fund receipts and the specific use of said funds will be as followed: • Transportation costs • Utility arrearages • Non-covered medical expenses • Veteran-specific enrichment programs • Small housing repair/upkeep • Small vehicle repair • Burials/Cemetery • Mobile phone arrearages • Housekeeping Order to he accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish a Purple Heart gift account in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44 §53A which shall be a separate interest-bearing account established by the Treasurer. The Director of Veteran Services is hereby authorized to accept monetary donations for purposes of the account and such donations shall be deposited into said account. The account will be assigned its own general ledger number from the City Auditor. These funds will not be general fund receipts and the specific use of said funds will be as followed: • Signage for events • Relatable materials • Celebratory event related costs Ordinance (or a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE Chapter 105 - Personnel Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: Chapter 105 of the revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton shall be amended to include a new Section as follows: Compensation of Elected and Appointed Board, Committee and Commission Members The Municipal Council shall establish the financial compensation, if any, of all elected and appointed members of committees, boards and commissions. This ordinance shall not apply to salaried or hourly employees of the City. No compensation in addition to the compensation set forth herein shall be paid for serving in those positions subject to this ordinance by the City of Taunton. Any vote to increase the stipend of any committee, board or commission shall become effective on the first day of the calendar year beginning next after the following municipal election. The Municipal Council shall review the compensation of all committees, boards and commissions periodically, at least once every five years following enactment of this Ordinance. Position Annual Stipend Effective Date Board of Health Member $5,000.00 711/2023 Board of Health Chair $5,500.00 7/1/2023 School Physician $7,000.00 7/1/2023 Cable Commission Member $1,500.00 711/2023 Cable Commission Chair $1,800.00 7/1/2023 City Council Member $10,000.00 7/1123-12/31/23 $16,631.08 1/1/2024 City Council Chair $10,000.00 7/1 /23-12/31/23 $16,631.08 1/1/2024 Conservation Commission Member $2,000.00 711/2023 Conservation Commission Chair $2,500.00 7/1/2023 Election Commission Member $700.00 7/1/2023 Election Commission Secretary $750.00 711/2023 Election Commission Chair $850.00 7/1/2023 License Commission $2,250.00 7/1/2023 License Commission Chair $3,500.00 7/1/2023  Planning Board $3,000.00 7/1/2023 Planning Board Clerk $3,200.00 711/2023 Planning Board Chair $3,500.00 7/1/2023 Retirement Board $4,500.00 7/1/2023 Retirement Board Chair $4,500.00 7/1/2023 School Committee $12,000.00 7/1/2023 School Committee Chair $12,000.00 711/2023 Zoning Board $2,000.00 7/1/2023-12/31/23 $2,500.00 111124 Zoning Board Clerk $2,200.00 7/1/2023-12/31123 $2,700.00 1/1/24 Zoning Board Chair $2,500.00 7/1/2023-12/31/23 $3,000.00 111/24 All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2023. NEW BUSINESS - NONE tfully submitted, t~h~ fer L. L;;JVL City Clerk  City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall Patrick D. Delio Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (508) 821-1000 Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR May 25, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, Please be advised that I am appointing Steven Turner to serve as Airport Commissioner for the Taunton Municipal Airport to fill the unexpired term of Robert Adams which will expire in June 2024. Mr. Turner is a lifelong Taunton resident with excellent leadership skills, significant experience with parliamentary procedure and a true affinity for the success of Taunton. Beyond that, Mr. Turner has spent decades involved at the community level, most notably as a Taunton Police Officer for over 35 years, positively impacting every cause he has served. Mr. Turner has a radiant energy and carries with him a positive attitude - both of which are a pleasure to work with and a major asset to this City. I am thankful for Mr. Turner's service to the City of Taunton, and I look forward to his success with the Taunton Airport Commission. Respr funy, ~ Mayor Shaunna O' Connell  City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CHIEF OF STAFF City Hall Patrick D. Delio Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHIEF FINANCIAL (508) 821-1000 OFFICER Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR May 25, 2023 Council President Kelley Dooner Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council, The Finance department would like the opportunity to meet with the Finance and Salaries Committee to request the establishment of a gift account for the public safety complex. Thank You for you consideration Respectfully submitted, {kl:-/J Ill~-- Patrick D. Dello Russo Jr. Chief Financial Officer City of Taunton  T0'1JE!? TH!fEE (J{t}VfN IN (}~'tJtlt·' iJVir¥, $;.~!(. Tower Three LLC 30 Sherwood Drive Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 577-2648 May 24, 2023 Dear Taunton City Council and City Clerk Leger: I respectfully request to be placed on the City Council agenda to extend our (Tower Three LLC) Host Community Agreement for Marijuana Product Manufacturing. We just received our Provisional License from the CCC in March and will be submitting an application to amend our special permit this week. Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. Respectfully, Anthony Kinahan CFO/Co-founder  Greater Taunton Area Day Of Portugal Committee, Inc. 63 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA 05/25/2023 Dear Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and City Council Members, As it has been presented to you, this year's Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc., was organized by several local Portuguese and Portuguese-American organizations throughout the greater area of Taunton consisting of local residents and established for the purpose of promoting the Portuguese, Portuguese-American culture and heritage in our community during the month of June, 2023. As we continue to enrich the knowledge and awareness of the Portuguese culture with the mission to organize social, cultural and educational local events, this year's festivities will begin on June 2nd through June 2gth, 2023 . As you may know, for over four decades the various Governors in our Commonwealth have proclaimed the month of June as the Portuguese-American Heritage Month, to honor the Portuguese and Portuguese-Americans contributions and celebrations throughout our State who organize to exhibit their heritage and culture. We have a Portuguese-American Legislative Caucus in the State House, consisting of 18 Portuguese- American Legislators (Senators and Representatives), who will be celebrating the 39th Heritage Day of Portugal, in the House of Representatives Chamber, on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. This event will also include the presence of hundreds of citizens throughout our state who will participate in cultural and educational festivities during the day in Boston. Food, a tour of the State House, and entertainment will be offered to participating guests. For your information, June 10th is Portugal's National Day, it is officially known as the "Dia de Camoes" and "Dia de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas pelo mundo". It commemorates the Portuguese Poet, Luis Vaz de Camoes, a 16th Century national literary icon who promoted the Portuguese language and culture throughout the world. We cordially ask you to please join us in this year's festivities. Included, you will find a brochure with all upcoming events for the June Celebration. We welcome you and look forward to your participation in our celebration. Thank you! Sincerely, The Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc. The Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc. consists of local residents, Portuguese American Organizations, Businesses, Clubs, Schools, and Elected Officials. This 501C3 non-profit organization was established to promote the Portuguese and Greater Taunton Area Day of Portuguese American cultures Portugal Committee, Inc. within the Greater Taunton Area. Its mission is to organize social, cultural, and educational events to enrich the knowledge of its community members through all reasonable endeavors, including, but not limited to, seminars, and meetings between leaders of Portugal, America, and residents of the Greater Taunton Area. The organization also promotes Portuguese culture and its development over the centuries in America. This also includes the Day of Portugal history of the Portuguese Is officially known as "Dia de Camoes, de immigrants that arrived in the Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas", United States, particularly those it is celebrated on June 10th. who have settled in the Greater It commemorates the death on June 10th, Taunton Area over the last 1580, of Luis de Camoes, a poet and century. national literacy icon. June 10th. is Portugal's National Day.  Upcoming Events Thanks to our sponsors • hl~~h~~~~~ Mech anic' s 6/02/2023 6 :00 PM Prince Henry Society Scholarship Taunton Sports A&A Metro ~ ~ .t.~~~.'iI.?.f?. ...~._ .... ..... . .... ... - Cooperative Bank Award Banquet Club 6/02/23 - 6/04/23 I 6 :00 PM Taunton Eagles Borges Realty The Ugly Duckling Holy Ghost Feast 6/08/23 6:00 PM Club Development Team D MM BORr.rs RFAL TY T EAM 508-345-5340 !! W t w Restaurant and Bar E. Taunton Holy Ghost Reception E. Taunton Holy Angra de Heroismo Students Ghost Hall 6/10/23 Day of Portugal Flag Raising Event I 12:00 PM Taunton City Hall Botera Dispensary ~ BOT ERA Taunton Federal Credit Union '1fcu 6/11/2023 8:00 AM Burke and Sons, Inc. Day of Portugal Extended Taunton Sports DENNIS K. BURKE INC. Activities - Soccer Games Club ~ · Portuguese food, beverages, etc. G. Lopes Construction, 6/13/23 I 10:00 AM Inc. MA State House Day of Portugal State House Boston, MA 6/15/2023 6:00 PM Luka B Signs The Pearl Wine Tasting Restaurant ~ East Coast Dental Design 6/17/2023 1:00 PM Mary Ann Garcia, DDS Mary Ann Garcia , D.O.S General Dentist '"' ·~· -~ ,. . ....., Documentary - Portuguese in Old Colony History J .. ...... . .. i. ~·· ·U,_.... -;:r ... .. .. New England Museum 508.880.0802 !Ni PnrJm<'unr Drh··· 50S..8RO-OR02 R.,p1lrnm. ll1AC1767 .~ ...... 1.-1 .•:·l~-1..,., .. ", 6/22/23 - 6/25/23 I 6: 00 PM Holy Ghost Feast Taunton Sports Club Paul's Custom Exhaust ~ 6/28/2023 Portuguese Craft Event 6:00 PM Trescott Street & Complete Auto Service '~ Gallery ServPro Cleaning, Restoration, & Greater Taunton Area Day of Construction --.1=t;i":J•>•• Portugal Committee, Inc. ~~~): ~*<$>,l. 63 Winthrop Street Taunton, MA 02780 0 . ,..... Taunton Mayor's Worthy 7 i ~J ~ · ~s~ Cause M AYOR SHAU N NA O'CON NELL CITY O F T l\. UNTO N  Greater Taunton Area Day Of Portugal Committee, Inc. 63 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA We are pleased to inform you that residents, organizations and clubs from the City of Taunton and surrounding communities have come together to establish the Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc. This 501C3 non-profit organization was established to promote the Portuguese and Portuguese-American cultures within the Greater Taunton Area with a driven mission to organize social, cultural, and educational events to enrich the knowledge of its community members through all reasonable endeavors, including, but not limited to, seminars, and meetings between leaders of Portugal, America, and residents of the Greater Taunton Area . The Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee, Inc., will also promote Portuguese culture and its development over the centuries in America . This will include the history of the Portuguese immigrants that arrived in the United States, particularly those who have settled in the Greater Taunton Area over the last century. The Governor of our Commonwealth has proclaimed June as Portuguese American Heritage Month, and the Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee Inc. will be organizing a flag raising on June 10th at Taunton City Hall along with a celebration hosted by the Portuguese American Legislative Caucus on Tuesday, June 13th, at the State House in Boston. The Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee Inc. will have numerous cultural, social, and educational events to promote the Portuguese and Portuguese- American heritage and culture here in the City of Taunton. This will also include a Transatlantic educational exchange program involving students from Taunton's sister city of Angra do Herofsmo in Terceira, Azores. We respectfully and humbly ask for your support and participation. It is an honor for The Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee Inc. to host such significant events, and we look forward to celebrating our Portuguese-American Heritage with you all this June. Sincerely, The Greater Taunton Area Day of Portugal Committee Inc.  2023 MA~ 25 P 2= 0 I May30, 2023 ----- ct:r y 'G!L' :)( Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor Council President Kelly A. Dooner And Members of the Municipal Council The following committee meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM at the Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. 5:30 PM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND SALARIES 1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms 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 the appointment of David Ingargiola as Electrical Inspector. 2. Meet in executive session for an update on the Inter-Governmental Agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said termsjs defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. 30A, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. . Respectfully, · ~e.~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees