City Council

City ofrr'aunton :MunicipalCounciC:M.eetino :Minutes City Hall, 15 Summer Street, rr'aunton, ~ In tlie Cliester ~ :Martin :MunicipalCounciC Cha.m6ers :Minutes, June~ 2023 -at 7:04 O'cloc~/P.:M.. (J'{etfae of.ft{{egiance <.R.ggufar !Meeting !Mayor Sliaunna £. 0 'Connel[presidi.ng (]Jrayer was offerea 6y tli.e !Mayor (]'resent at ro{[ ca{[were: Councilor ©ooner, (})ua:rte, !M.cCaut; Coute, Sanders, Q!.tintaCanti(J'oste{[ Councilors CBorges anti(J'ottier were a6sent. Record of preceding meeting was read by title and approved. So Voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. No one spoke during public input. Hearing: NONE. Communications from the Mayor: Mayor O'Connell invited the Taunton Youth Commission into the enclosure. They introduced themselves as Kaitlyn Johanson, Michaela Callahan, Condoleezza Dwuye, Laylani Silva, Officer Jayson LaPlante, an adult mentor, Stephanie Hoye, Director of Student Services and Transportation for Taunton Public Schools and an adult mentor, and Melissa Oliveira, an adult mentor. Ms. Johanson spoke about the establishment of the Commission and its purpose through a slide presentation. Mayor O'Connell spoke about the progress that the Youth Commission has made this year and expressed gratitude to the adult mentors. Councilor Dooner thanked the Youth Commission for coming in to discuss what they have accomplished. Councilor Dooner also expressed gratitude to Mayor O'Connell for revitalizing the Commission and the positive impact it has had on the community. Council Sanders stated that he is pleased to see this group come together this year. Councilor Sanders confirmed with Ms. Johanson that the schools involved in the Youth Commission are Taunton High School, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School and Taunton Alternative High School. Councilor Sanders inquired if there would be consideration to include students from other school districts or students that are home- schooled. Ms. Johanson stated that they would be open to that as long as they are residents of Taunton. Councilor McCaul asked each of the students to share their experiences on the board. The students and the mentors spoke about their experiences. Mayor O'Connell stated that the last meeting of the Commission will be this Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:00pm.  2 Motion was made to recess at 7:23pm. So Voted. Motion was made to return to the regular order of business at 7:26pm. So Voted. Mayor O'Connell congratulated all of the high school seniors that graduated this past weekend from Taunton High School, Taunton Alternative High School, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School and Bristol County Agricultural High School. Mayor O'Connell stated that the Whittenton Mural Reveal will be on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Broken Chains Biker Church located at 370 Bay Street, Taunton. The mural was created by Ryan Jones and the event will be hosted by the Whittenton Community Partnership. Mayor O'Connell stated that Saturday, June 10, 2023 is the Day of Portugal. There will be a Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall at 12:00pm. There will be refreshments and other festivities. Mayor O'Connell stated that the Taunton Rotary Club will be having a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 10, 2023. There will be a Pride South Coast Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2023. There will be a Taunton Weir Village Festival on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The City's website and Facebook page has all of the information on these activities. Appointments: NONE. Communications from City Officers: Com. from the City Solicitor responding to a request for information from the Council concerning community events at the airport. The Law Department is not aware of any legal restriction preventing community events from occurring at the Airport. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the Chairman of the License Commission stating that in order to allow businesses that have a Common Victualler License and hold a wine and malt beverage license under M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 and to give the option to new applicants to apply for a license to be given permission to sell cordials and liqueurs in addition to wine and malt beverages, The Board of License Commissioners is requesting the adoption of M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Com. from the Chief of Police requesting a certification for five (5) police officers from the new list that will be established on July 1, 2023. Motion was made to move approval. So Voted. Com. from Jared Homer, Guidance Counselor, Taunton High School expressing gratitude to the Human Resources Department for participating in their 2023 Career Exploration Fair on May 18, 2023. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. On discussion, Mayor O'Connell stated that Amy Kazlauskas, the Human Resources Director, collaborated with the 1144 union, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the  3 Department of Public Works for this event. She stated that this is something they will be doing on a regular basis. Com. from the Water Superintendent requesting that the City Council vote to enact a non-essential water use restriction, per the requirements of Taunton's most recently issued Water Management Act permit. There restrictions are to be in effect between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, seven days per week, and will expire on September 30, 2023. Non-essential outdoor water uses that are subject to mandatory restrictions include (from the WMA permit) the irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems (watering by means of hand-held hoses is permitted); filling swimming pools; washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety; and washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except as necessary to apply surface treatments such as paint, preservatives, pavement or cement. Motion was made to enact the non-essential water use restriction. So Voted. On discussion, Mayor 0' Connell stated that this is a requirement of the state. Communications from Citizens: _ Com. from Attorney William D. Rounds requesting the renewal of LMCC, LLC's Host Community Agreement. Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Com. from Attorney William D. Rounds requesting the renewal of HTC Trinity, LLC's Host Community Agreement. Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole and the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Com. from Attorney Daniel F. de Abreu requesting the renewal of SAN Holdings, LLC's two (2) Host Community Agreements. Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. So Voted. Com. from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA notifying that an application for a KENO license has been received from Torched Kitchen & Bar located at 15 School Street, Taunton. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Petitions: Marijuana Application - RENEWALS Application submitted by GTE Taunton LLC -dba- Botera for the renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 297 Broadway, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Application submitted by LMCC, LLC for the renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 83 County Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Application submitted by Bracts & Pistils, LLC for the renewal of their Delivery License located at 144 West Britannia Street, Bldg. #4, Suites 5 & 6, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted.  4 Application submitted by Freshly Baked Company for the renewal of their Marijuana Manufacturer and Microbusiness with Delivery Endorsement located at 144 West Britannia Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Application submitted by Tree Market Taunton, LLC -dba- Greatest Hits Cannabis Co. for the renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 9 Cape Road, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Application submitted by HTC Trinity, LLC for the renewal of their Marijuana Retailer License located at 354 Winthrop Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Application submitted by Tower Three, LLC for the renewal of their Marijuana Cultivation License located at 30 Sherwood Drive, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Marijuana Application - Host Community Agreement Application submitted by KBD Associates, LLC for a Host Community Agreement for a Marijuana Product Manufacturer, Transporter to be located at 30 Sherwood Dr., Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. 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, to approve the Committee on Finance and Salaries, the Committee on Police and License, with the exception of item #5, and the Committee of the Council as a Whole, with the exception of item #1. So Voted. Item #5 on the Committee on Police and License is to meet to discuss an application for a new marijuana cultivation and product manufacturing license for Greater Goods, LLC, located at 445 Myles Standish Boulevard, Taunton. Item #1 on the Committee of the Council as a Whole is to meet to discuss an extension of a Host Community Agreement for Greater Goods, LLC. Motion was made to approve items #1 in the Committee on the Council as a Whole and #5 in the Committee on Police and License. So Voted. Councilor Duarte voted present on item #1 on the Committee on the Council as a Whole and item #5 on the Committee on Police and License. Unfinished Business: NONE.  5 Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Order for a second reading to be ordained on a roll call vote FY24 Total Preliminary Budget - City of Taunton Other Ex enses Total Bud et General Government $ 3,214,875.10 $ 8,014,375.86 Public Safety $ 4,051,753.00 $ 41,065,362.07 Education $118,535, 788.00 $ 118,535,788.00 Public Worlcs/Facilities $ 5,240,904.92 $ 9,469,697.40 $325,000.00 $ 15,035,602.32 Health/Citizen Services $ 2,036,294.59 $ 1,029,849.00 $ $ 3,066,143.59 Culture & Recreation $ 2,917,091.81 $ 1,130,725.00 $ $ 4,047,816.81 Debt & Interest $ $ 7,125,717.54 $ $ 7,125,717.54 Miscellaneous $ $ 12,286.00 $ $ 12,286.00 Em loyee Benefits $ 71,842.50 $ 62,128,658.00 $ $ 62,200,500.50 Other Financing Uses $ $ 1,005,000.00 $ $ 1,005,000.00 $ 21,009,715.78 $ $ 23,787,000.78 Total Budget On a roll call vote, seven (7) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor. Councilors Pottier and Borges were absent. So Voted. Com. from the Budget Director stating that as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget, the following votes need to be taken when the FY24 Preliminary Budget is approved. These votes are required by the Department of Revenue/Division of Local Services when approving the FY24 Preliminary Budget. Motion was made to approve the transfers as written on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, seven (7) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor. Councilors Pottier and Borges were absent. So Voted. Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote 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  6 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 Effective Date Stipend Board of Health Member $5,000.00 7/1/2023 Board of Health Chair $5,500.00 7/1/2023 School Physician $7,000.00 7/1/2023 Cable Commission Member $1,500.00 7/1/2023 Cable Commission Chair $1,800.00 7/1/2023 City Council Member $10,000.00 7/1/23-12/31/23 $16,631.08 1/1/2024 City Council Chair $10,000.00 7/1/23-12/31/23 $16,631.08 111/2024 Conservation Commission Member $2,000.00 7/1/2023 Conservation Commission Chair $2,500.00 7/1/2023 Election Commission Member $700.00 7/1/2023 Election Commission Secretary $750.00 7/1/2023 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 7/1/2023 Planning Board Chair $3,500.00 711/2023 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 7/1/2023 Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant $6,000.00 7/1/23 Commission Member Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant $6,400.00 7/1/23 Commission Chair Zoning Board Member $2,000.00 7/1/2023-12/31/23 $2,500.00 1/1/24 Zoning Board Clerk $2,200.00 7/1/2023-12/31/23 $2,700.00 1/1/24 Zoning Board Chair $2,500.00 7/1/2023-12/31/23 $3,000.00 1/1/24  7 All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2023. On a roll call vote, seven (7) Councilors were present, six (6) Councilors voted in favor, Councilor Postell was opposed. Councilors Pottier and Borges were absent. So Voted. New Business: Councilor Borges requested to refer to the Solid Waste Committee a discussion on Anaerobic Digestion with Veolia, the DPW Commissioner and the CFO. Motion was made to move approval. So Voted. Mayor O'Connell wished Councilor Duarte a Happy Birthday. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M. A true copy: Clerk~ Attest: Ci JLL/MAF  8 iVE!J City of Taunton :/.; ,3 :_~: rf:J:G.£ Municipal Council May 10, 2023 The Committee of the Council as a Whole The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA -o2;iwuigl CLEP.:ff Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Present were Council President Kelly Dooner, Chairman and Councilors Duarte, Borges, McCaul, Pottier, Coute, Sanders, and Postell. Councilor Quintal was absent. Also present were CFO Patrick Delio Russo and Budget Director Gill Enos. The meeting was called to order at 5:50 PM. 1. Meet with the Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director for the fiscal year 2024 budget hearing. Patrick Delio Russo gave a presentation with the FY24 budget. He stated that the process took 100 hours and approximately 50 meetings. He described a budget as a good faith estimate and that the Council's job is to approve or reduce the amounts being requested. Mr. Dello Russo highlighted the five year capital budget that is in place. Further FY23 accomplishments include starting the Helping Hands fund, funding the Memorial Park project, and many other accomplishments. The FY24 budget calls for an expansion in social programs, an increase in school funding, an increase in the 1144A Labor Union contract to be in line with industry standards, and no layoffs. The total budget request is $283,895,593 which includes an increase in DPW staff and added funding for PCPG. There is a 7.5% increase in revenue. · The Council took each department in turn. . 111-Municipal Council Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Pottier to refer the issue offunding the Parliamentarian position and training to the supplemental budget. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget under advisement. So voted. 121 - Mayor's Office Councilor Pottier asked about the staffing in the office and suggested it might be helpful to see a FTE count year over year. Councilor Sanders confirmed that the position of Deputy Chief of Staff had been replaced with an executive assistant position.  9 Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 121 under advisement. So voted. 132 - Reserve Account Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Sanders to take the budget for department 132 under advisement. So voted. 135 - Auditor Councilor Borges asked if a clerical position was added and Mr. Dello Russo indicated that there was a shift away from the Office Manager position. There was discussion on the contracted person who is paid by ARP A funds and it was stated that much of this function will be automated with the new software. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 135 under advisement. So voted. 138 - Procurement Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 138 under advisement. So voted. 141 -Assessors Office Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 141 under advisement. So voted. 144 -Foreclosures 147 - Tax Title Departments 144 and 147 were taken together. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budgets for departments 144 and 147 under advisement. So voted. 145 - Treasurer/Collector Councilor Borges questioned the increase in clerical expense and it was explained that a part time person was hired to handle the towing and detail collections. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 145 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page2ofl2  10 151-Law Councilor Duarte questioned the posting for an additional Assistant City Solicitor and Mr. Dello Russo suggested that if they find the right candidate the position would be funded by ARPA funds or with a transfer from the reserve fund. Councilor Dooner asked if the Law Department believes that the salary for this position is adequate and Mr. Dello Russo stated that he believes it to be in line with industry standards. Councilor Borges agreed and she thought the salary on the posting was low to attract good candidates. She asked Mr. Dello Russo to explain the contract with Gay and Gay and he explained that their contract would be renegotiated in January so that funding is not included in the budget. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 151 under advisement. So voted. 155-IT Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 155 under advisement and to invite the IT Director to the Committee on Economic Development and Technology to come in and talk about the new things he is doing in his department. So voted. 159 - Office Services Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded Mr. Pottier by to take the budget for department 159 under advisement. So voted. 161 - City Clerk Councilor Postell questioned the $17,000 decrease in salary of the City Clerk. Mr. Dello Russo stated that there is an agreed upon contract with the current City Clerk. Councilor Sanders questioned the clerical staffing level and Mr. Enos indicated that the office requested one less. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 161 under advisement. So voted. 162-Election/Registration Motion by Councilor Borges and seconded by Councilor Duarte to take the budget for department 162 under advisement. So voted. 165 - License Commission Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 165 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page3of12  11 175 - Planning, Zoning, and Conservation Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to take the budget for department 175 under advisement. So voted. 182-0ECD Councilor Duarte clarified that some salaries are funded by HUD entitlement funds. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to take the budget for department 182 under advisement. So voted. 192 - City Hall Maintenance Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 192 under advisement. So voted. 193 - Maintenance/Tax Possession Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 193 under advisement. So voted. 196 - Environmental Coordinator Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 196 under advisement. So voted. 197 - Parking Commission Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 197 under advisement. So voted. 210-Police Mr. Dello Russo stated that the Police budget includes 2 new police officers and increases in expenses for training initiatives. Councilor Postell clarified that these two new police officers are new positions and not backfilling open, existing positions. Councilor Sanders questioned the overtime and wondered if there is a plan to shift some of the overtime to the new positions. His concern is not just for money reasons, but for the health and well-being of the officers. Mr. Dello Russo indicated that the additional officers might help to offset overtime but that hiring is difficult. Councilor Dooner expressed her thanks for the hiring of the clinician. Councilor Pottier suggested that FTE counts over several years would be helpful. Councilor Borges questioned the decrease in the educational incentive and Mr. Dello Russo stated that there aren't as many advanced degrees. Ms. Borges also agreed that the hiring of the social worker was great. Councilor Duarte questioned the increase in miscellaneous services and it was clarified that this is all contracts and mostly technology related. Councilor Postell asked for the total Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page4of12  12 number of positions. There was discussion on upcoming retirements and he stated that the concern is getting qualified candidates and getting seats in the academy. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 210 under advisement. So voted. 220-Fire Mr. Dello Russo highlighted that there are two major building improvements in the works. Councilor Sanders indicated that his concerns with overtime are the same as his concerns with the police overtime. Councilor Borges asked if the Chiefs vehicle would be referred to the supplemental budget and Mr. Enos indicated that it would go through the capital process. There was discussion on new apparatus that is on order. Councilor Postell noted that there has been a significant investment in public safety put forth. With the new public safety building there will be a chance to shift focus to outlying buildings. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 220 under advisement. So voted. 244 - Sealer Weights & Measures Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 244 under advisement. So voted. 291-TEMA Councilor Sanders expressed his concern with the decision to eliminate the position of Assistant Director. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to refer filling the position of the Assistant Director to the supplemental budget. Mr. Dello Russo suggested that the new director should be hired and allowed to determine the best needs for the department. Councilor Postell stated that this is a very important agency for the City and having one person responsible for that department makes it a very stressful situation. However, he agrees that the new director should assess the position. Councilor Sanders suggested that having the money in place sends a message that we value this department. Councilor Duarte indicated that it could take the new person months to decide. So voted. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget of department 291 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a "Whole BUDGET HEARING May 10, 2023 Pages ofl2  13 292 - Animal Control Mr. Enos indicated that there is a shortfall in Animal Control in FY23 that will be coming before Finance and Salaries Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to take the budget for department 292 under advisement. So voted. 293 - Police and Traffic Signals Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 293 under advisement. So voted. 296 - Fish Warden Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 296 under advisement. So voted. 380 - Bristol Agricultural School Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 380 under advisement. So voted. 390 - Bristol Plymouth Technical High School Mr. Dello Russo suggested that there is no Taunton representative on the BP Building Committee with public construction experience. Councilor Borges indicated that Louis Borges and Bob Pirozzi are on the building committee. Councilor Coute stated that he would support the CFO being on the committee. Councilor Dooner stated that the more representation from Taunton, the better. Mr. Coute indicated that he can't imagine what the argument against that would be .. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 390 under advisement. So voted. 399 - Taunton Public Schools Mr. Dello Russo stated that the Mayor is committed to meeting net school spending requirements. He suggested that a net school spending stabiliziation account may be needed in the future. Councilor Pottier asked if this number is 100% and Mr. Della Russo indicated that yes but they need to wait for the state's numbers. Councilor Sanders asked if this number is different from the request of the superintendent and there was discussion on indirect costs. Councilor Coute expressed thanks to the administration for working to get to I 00% of net school spending. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page 6ofl2  14 Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 399 under advisement and take a five minute recess. So voted. The Committee returned from recess. 400 - DPW Administration Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 400 under advisement. So voted. 410 - Engineering Councilor Borges questioned the GIS specialist position and Mr. Dello Russo indicated that this position was reclassified and should reduce consultant costs. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 410 under advisement. So voted. 421 - Oil and Road Construction Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 421 under advisement. So voted. 422 - Streets and Ways Mr. Dello Russo indicated that a new position is carried in this budget. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 422 under advisement. So voted. 423 - Snow and Ice Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 423 under advisement. So voted. 424 - Street Lighting Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 424 under advisement. So voted. 433 - Trash Pickup Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 433 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page 7ofl2  15 480 - Vehicle Maintenance Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to take the budget for department 480 under advisement. So voted. 492 - Super/Public Buildings Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to take the budget for department 492 under advisement. So voted. 493 - Repairs, Public Buildings Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 493 under advisement. So voted. 496 - Public Buildings/A.D.A. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 496 under advisement. So voted. Water, Sewer, and Golf Enterprise Accounts Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take these budgets under advisement. So voted. 500 - Human Services Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul to invite Charlene Bonenfant, the Director ofHuman Services, to the Committee on Elder Affairs and Human Services to come in and talk about some of the things she's been doing in her department. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 500 under advisement. So voted. 510-Board of Health Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 510 under advisement and invite the Director or Acting Director to come in to the Committee on Public Health to brief the Committee on department initiatives. So voted. 542 - Head Start Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 542 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page8of12  16 543 - Veterans Services Councilor Borges suggested that we invite the new Veterans Services Director Ally Rodriguez to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for the 3rd week of July to discuss her needs and refer to the supplemental budget. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Duarte to take the budget for department 543 under advisement. So voted. 548 - ADA Disabilities Commission Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Duarte to take the budget for department 548 under advisement. So voted. 549 - Human Resources Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 549 under advisement. So voted. 610 - Library Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 610 under advisement. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to invite Linda Coelho to come to a meeting ofthe Committee ofthe Council as a Whole for a discussion on things happening at the Taunton Public Library. So voted. 630 - Parks & Recreation Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 630 under advisement. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Duarte to invite Commissioner AJ Marshall in to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for a discussion. So voted. 650 - Airport Mr. Dello Russo indicated that the salary of the airport manager will be offset by the sale of jet fuel. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take budget 650 under advisement and to invite the Acting Airport Manager or Manager in the future to the Committee on the Needs of the Airport for an update on what's happening at the Airport. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page 9oj12  17 Councilor Postell questioned the salary of the new airport manager and how jet fuel will offset that. He suggested a salary of $125,000 seems high as compared to other department heads. Mr. Duarte clarified that while it was budgeted for $125,000 the new manager was hired at $105,000. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries the discussion on the budget of the Taunton Municipal Airport with the CFO and Budget Director to take a deeper dive. So voted. 690 - Historical District Commission Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 690 under advisement. So voted. 695 - Cable Commission Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 695 under advisement. So voted. 696 - Municipal Access Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 696 under advisement. So voted. 710-Debt Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 710 under advisement. So voted. 751 - Interest/Long Term Debt Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to take the budget for department 751 under advisement. So voted. 752 - Interest/Short Term Debt Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to take the budget for department 752 under advisement. So voted. 840-SRPEDD Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 840 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May 10, 2023 Page 10of12  18 910-Retirement Benefits Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Pottier to take the budget for department 910 under advisement. So voted. 913 - Unemployment Compensation Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 913 under advisement. So voted. 914 - Hospital/Group Insurance Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 914 under advisement. So voted. 915 - Medicare Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 915 under advisement. So voted. 916 - Disability Retirement Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul to take the budget for department 916 under advisement. So voted. 941 - Court Judgments Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 941 under advisement. So voted. 945 - Liability Insurance Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Borges to take the budget for department 945 under advisement. So voted. TMLPDebt Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Postell to take this budget under advisement. So voted. 946 - Claims/Damages Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to take the budget for department 946 under advisement. So voted. Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Pagell o/12  19 Councilor Coute commended the CFO and Budget Director for being so well prepared. Motion by Councilor Pottier and seconded by Mr. Postell to thank the guys in the back televising and recording the meeting. So voted. Councilor Borges asked about the Airport terminal building and the lease of the restaurant space. She asked if that space has to be a restaurant and expressed her hope that the vision of having a restaurant there does not change. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. McCaul to recommend the budget in the amount of $283,895,593.47 and refer to the Full Council. So voted. MOTION by :Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM So voted. ?ITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUN ~6 2023 -~c-~ IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~vvRK</~ Committee of the Council as a Whole BUDGET HEARING May JO, 2023 Page12of12  20 City of Taunton Municipal Council June 6, 2023 I I ~ ~:" 1; .. ~ z ;·.>'.~ The Committee on Finance and Salaries ~ ~ cb ~"'i~~; ~:~~. ,·,_~ ~ .. The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA@l27jJ in~ Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. ., , ~ ..r:: Members Present: Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman Councilor John McCaul Members Absent: Councilor David Pottier Also Present: Patrick Delio Russo, CFO The meeting was called to order at 5 :32 PM. 1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve the payroll warrant in the amounto/$1,614,861.28. So voted. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$819,267.68. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss the request to establish a gift account for the public safety complex. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to invite in the CFO. So voted. Mr. Delio Russo explained that the purpose of this requested gift account would be for the specific use of supporting the public safety building that is being constructed. There is a donation being sent over from the ballot question committee. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve the request and refer to the full council to be approved as an order. So voted. 3. Meet with the Human Resources Director to discuss the proposal that the Clerk of Committees become a certified parliamentarian. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to table this matter. So voted.  21 Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Mr. Duarte to adjourn the meeting at 5:36 PM So voted. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON JUN (};6 2023 Maggie IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~RK'l'4F Committee on Finance and Salaries June 6, 2023 Page2 of2  22 :~;f'(~~'!·:~~~- City of Taunton f ~-. .r 11 /-rlCE Municipal Council June 6, 2023 TI!J JUN -8 p lJ: O~ The Committee on Police and License The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, T~~~MA"CJIJ88tfte Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Jeffrey Postell, Chairman Councilor Barry Sanders Members Absent: Councilor Estele Borges Also present: Detective William Rutherford, Licensing Officer Jordan Shaw, Greater Goods, LLC Andy Amaro, Amaro's Family Auto Sales John DeSousa, Northcounty Group Robert Pirozzi, Building Commissioner Kevin Scanlon, City Planner The meeting was called to order at 5:56 PM. 1. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the petition for the renewal of a Billiard Table License for Portuguese-American Civic Club (P.A.C.C.) at 175 School Street. Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to approve. So voted. 2. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the petition for the renewal of a Junk Collector's License for Debrum Salvage at 57 Stevens Street, East Taunton. Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to approve. So voted. 3. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the petition for the renewal of a Temporary Fixed Vendor License for RI Trees located at 404 Winthrop Street.  23 Detective Rutherford gave a positive recommendation. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to approve. So voted. 4. Meet with Detective Rutherford and the City Clerk on license renewals. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to table. So voted. 5. Meet to discuss the application for a new Marijuana Cultivation and Products Manufacturer License for Greater Goods, LLC to be located at 445 Myles Standish Boulevard. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford indicated that he has no issues with Greater Goods, LLC, pending the approval of the HCA during the Council as a Whole. Mr. Sanders asked ifthere is anything new to report from the state and Mr. Shaw indicated that they are waiting for the building permit and then will submit architectural plans including permits to the state. Mr. Sanders asked when they expect to be up and running and Mr. Shaw stated that he hopes it will be 8-12 months. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to approve contingent upon the approval of the HCA this evening. So voted. 6. Meet for an update on progress at Amara's Family Auto Sales at 503 Middleboro Ave. Motion by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties was seconded by Mr. Postell. So voted. Detective Rutherford stated that outside operations have ceased and that they have met the criteria of the Police Department. Mr. Scanlon that the plan was to go to the Planning Board and they filed on February 7. However, after starting to review, it was realized that more information was needed. This was continued to March and then to April and then to May and most recently to the August Planning Board meeting. The plan was filed today and that will need to be recirculated for review with the departments and then with the Planning Board. This is scheduled for the August 3 meeting. Mr. Pirozzi reported that no building permits have been pulled to date but permits will be needed. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to have the petitioner's current license extended until August 31 and come back then for a further update. So voted. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to excuse the parties. So voted. Committee on Police and License June 6, 2023 Page 2 oj3  24 Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Mr. Postell to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 PM So voted. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON ~f'_~..__<r Maggie E. Clarke IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. i'kr Committee on Police and License June 6, 2023 Page3of3  25 City of Taunton Municipal Council June 6, 2023 2C'JJ JUN - 8 P lJ: 0!;I The Committee of the Council as a Whole r·11"1'.\I: ,Af:~. ~-··----1-~.:r.t 1 ~~11 The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Councilors Present: Council President Kelly Dooner Councilor Phillip Duarte Councilor John McCaul Councilor Barry Sanders Councilor Lawrence Quintal Councilor Jeffrey Postell Councilors Absent: Councilor Estele Borges Councilor David Pottier Councilor Christopher Coute Also Present: Attorney James Valeriani, The Mensing Group Jordan Shaw, Greater Goods, LLC John DeSousa, North County Group The meeting was called to order at 6:19 PM. 1. Meet to discuss the request for an extension to a Host Community Agreement for Greater Goods, LLC, a marijuana establishment located at 445 Myles Standish Blvd. Councilor Duarte recused himself from the matter. Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties. So voted. Council President Dooner read a letter from Attorney Valeriani requesting the extension. Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. Sanders to make the letter part ofthe record. So voted. Attorney Valeriani explained that as part of the settlement, the HCA was extended until February of2024 and they were looking for an extension to February of 2025. The building permit application has been submitted and there have been no changes to the layout or design.  26 Councilor Dooner asked when they expect to be operational and Mr. Shaw expressed his hope that it would be under 12 months. Councilor Dooner explained that the Council would like to consider extending the HCA until June 30, 2024 to coincide with the date on the license. Attorney Valeriani indicated that this would work for them. Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. Quintal to extend the HCA until June 30, 2024. So voted. Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. So voted. 2. 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 on behalf of her client Manuel Soares, Trustee of Soares Realty Trust, 49 Weir Street, Taunton to allow an 18-unit hotel in conjunction with the existing first floor commercial units with no off street parking at 49 Weir Street located in the Central Business District. Motion by Mr. Duarte to invite in the petitioner and interested parties was seconded by Mr. Sanders. So voted. Councilor Dooner read a list of questions as requested by Councilor Borges: Who will manage the hotel? What are rates going to be? What is the renovation cost? Whether or not they accepted any and all the comments made by department heads? In the event the hotel business didn't work, do they have any intentions on having 18 one bedroom units? Will the restaurant be supplying the services for the hotel? Will there be a contracted outside cleaning service? Where will people park? How many employees? Given there is not much traffic in that area, who do they think they will be attracted to the hotel as far as locals, tourists, etc.? What the total square footage of building will be? Councilor Dooner would like to know how long construction will take and when they expect to be operational. Councilor Sanders asked about the expected obstacles and hazards in the area during construction. He is also interested in efforts to work on sustainability. Councilor Postell confirmed that this is a hotel and asked about the check in area. Mr. DeSousa noted that this will be on the first floor. Committee of the Council as a Whole June 6, 2023 Page2of3  27 Councilor Sanders asked about fire suppression and Mr. DeSousa noted that the building is sprinkled. Mr. Sanders also asked about off street parking and indicated that he would like to see something from the Parking Commission. Councilor Duarte asked ifthere would be an elevator and Mr. De Sousa said there will not be one. Councilor Postell confirmed that the hotel will not be ADA accessible. Mr. Postell indicated that he is interested in the additional permits and inspections required for hotels. He would also be interested in knowing more about the standard operating procedures for the hotel. Councilor Dooner expressed interest in knowing more about any studies on demand and what the rates will be. Motion by Mr. Duarte to excuse the party was seconded by Mr. Postell. So voted. Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded Mr. Duarte to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, 1i~z~ JUN 0.·6 2023 IN MU~ICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees ORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~ERKi'Mf- Committee of the Council asa Whole June 6, 2023 Page3 of3