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Taunton, MA · June 27, 2023

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City of rtaunton :Municipa{Council:Meeting :Minutes City JfaCC, 15 Summer Street, rtaunton, :M)I In tne Cnester ~ :Martin :MunicipaCCounciC Cnam6ers :Minutes, June 27, 2023 at 7:43 O'cCoc{<P.:M. Cl'Ce<foe of.ft{{egiance ~gufar :Meeting Counci{c.Presitfent(])oonerpresicfing Cl'rayer was offerea 6y Counci{Cl'resitfent (])ooner Cl'resent at ro[[ ca[[were: Councifor (])ooner, (])uarte, (}Jorges, :McCau~ Cl'ottier, Coute, Samfers, Quinta{ ana Cl'oste[[ Record of preceding meeting was read by title and approved. So voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. Jamie Clasby, 30 Bettinson Court, East Taunton spoke about public access to the Taunton Green. He stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is planning to impose rules on how citizens use the Taunton Green for gatherings. He stated that the process would involve pulling a permit, as well as obtaining a one million dollar policy for two-hundred fifty dollars ($250). He stated that on June 18, 2023 the Taunton High School softball and baseball teams won the State Championship and the parents gathered on the Taunton Green to welcome the buses back from Worcester, which would have been against the rules that the Parks and Recreation Department wants to impose on the Taunton Green. He stated that there is confusion on what constitutes an event versus a gathering. He stated that the Taunton Green is for the citizens. He stated it is not only for joyous occasions, but for unity and protests. He stated that the next Park and Recreation me·eting will be on July 11, 2023 at 4:30pm located at 170 Harris Street and encourages citizens to attend. Hearing: NONE. Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to the PTSD Awareness Presentation. So Voted. Communications from the Mavor: Council President Dooner invited Ally Rodriguez, Director of Veterans Services, and Dennis Proulx, Vice President of the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association and all interested parties to the podium. Council President Dooner stated that PTSD is a mental health condition instilled by a terrifying or impactful event, which can be triggered by a 2 subsequent event that evokes memories and trauma that was experienced. She stated that it has been reported that up to six percent of the United States population will have PTSD at some point in their lives, though many will recover and no longer meet the criteria for PTSD after treatment, many still will. She stated that PTSD can be experienced by individuals of all ages and from all walks of life. She stated that veterans are a part of the population who run at a higher risk of having PTSD, especially those who have been deployed or were in a war zone. Ms. Rodriguez spoke about PTSD in veterans and the impacts on their mental wellbeing. She spoke about the importance of having support and resources available to veterans as they reintegrate into society. She spoke about the importance of helping veterans overcome PTSD in order to create a society that acknowledges their sacrifices and values their contributions. Mr. Proulx spoke about PTSD and stated that the TAVVA would like to recognize all people who experience PTSD. Council President Dooner issued a proclamation to Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Proulx, proclaiming June 2023 as PTSD Awareness Month in Taunton. Motion was made to recess and revert to the Committee meetings at 7:58pm. So Voted. Council returned to the regular order of business at 9:20pm. Council President Dooner stated there will be a Public Safety Complex Building Presentation. Motion was made to invite the presenters into the enclosure. So Voted. The parties introduced themselves as Daniel Pallotta, Project Manager/P-Three, Inc., Andrew Sukeforth, Director of Procurement, Jim Hanifan, Caolo & Bieniek Architects and Patrick Dello Russo, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dello Russo stated that they are giving a 90 day update on the progress of the project. Mr. Pallotta used a slide presentation to discuss the progress they have made on the project so far. He stated that this Friday they will be doing a flow test of the water system to determine the pressure so they can design the water portions of the building. Mr. Hanifan used a slide presentation to discuss the design of the building as well as the surrounding wetland area. He discussed using 3D models of the building in order to develop the details of each section of the building. Councilor Pottier inquired if the cost estimates that were originally presented are still in line with how the project is progressing. Mr. Pallotta stated that they are currently on target and they are not expecting a cost increase. Councilor Pottier motioned that a high resolution PDF of the presentation be made a part of the record and placed on the City's website. So Voted. Councilor Borges stated that she would love to be a part of the design committee for the building. She stated that she appreciates that they are keeping the Council updated on the progress of this project. Councilor Postell stated that he is glad to hear that the conservation work is being done correctly. He inquired what the operational support building will entail. Mr. Pallotta stated that they are at the beginnings of trying to tie the two buildings together. He stated that they are taking advantage of a pre-engineered building from a cost-savings point, however, they plan to make it a comfortable building for the employees to be in. Councilor Sanders stated that he understands that the twenty-five foot (25') wetland buffer is a Taunton policy as a no-go zone and inquired what the plan is for that area. Mr. Pallotta stated that they are allowed to make a crossing and are continuing to collect data to present to the Conservation Commission. He inquired what procedures will be taken to protect the wetland buffers from exposure to chemicals during construction and once the project is completed. Mr. Hanifan stated that the specifications will require that the 3 contractor design and develop a drainage system away from the protective areas. He stated that the contractor will be required to submit plans to the Conservation Commission for approval. He stated that there will be monthly inspections by their group as well as the Conservation Commission. Mr. Pallotta stated that these are defined as isolated wetlands. He stated that there will probably be fencing as well for protection. Motion was made to excuse the parties with thanks from the Council. So Voted. Council President Dooner stated that the City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July, 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. Council President Dooner stated that the Municipal Council and Committee meetings will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 7:30am. Appointments: Mayor O'Connell appointed Mark Pacheco to serve as the Director of the Elections Department for a term of three (3) years to expire on June 27, 2026. Motion was made to approve. So Voted. Communications from Citv Officers: Com. from the City Clerk for the appointment of three (3) permanent full-time firefighters. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Fires and Wires and the Fire Chief. So Voted. Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department would like the opportunity to provide their Quarterly Investment and Collection Update on July 11, 2023. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted. Com. from the City Solicitor submitting a Comcast correspondence dated June 12, 2023 regarding a price increase to the Starz Channel. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the City Solicitor stating that M. Perry & Son Construction, Inc. has agreed to convey two lots to the City in conjunction with the acceptance of Steve Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Bryan Drive and Manken Road. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted. Communications from Citizens: NONE. Petitions: NONE. Committee Reports: Motion was made for Committee reports to be read by title and approved. So Voted. Recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in committee reports both last week and this week. Councilor Duarte voted present for the Committee on Police and License items A, B, C and D and the Committee on the Council as a Whole item C. So Voted. 4 Unfinished Business: NONE. Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Order to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish Special Revenue Accounts related to Student Activity. The School Committee is hereby authorized to accept monetary donations for the Specific Schools listed inside this order. 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 ~nds will be as followed: · Bennett ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Chamberlain ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · East Taunton ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Friedman MS Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Galligan ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Leddy Preschool Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Martin MS Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Mulcahey ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Parker MS Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · E. Pole ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. New Business: NONE. 5 Meeting adjourned at 9:48 P.M. A true copy: Attest: it~ City Clerk JLL/MAF 6 City of Taunton flECE!VEO ... ··.:\ U·K'S OFFICE Municipal Council June 20, 2023 :::UZ3 jUN 23 A 9: 55 The Committee on Public Property The meetillg was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in fill.~ Y CLERK Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Christopher Coute, Chairman Councilor John McCaul Councilor Estele Borges Councilor Lawrence Quintal Councilor Kelly Dooner The meeting was called to order at I 0: 02 PM. I. Meet to discuss the proposal to establish an Adopt-a-Spot program which would allow individuals and groups the opportunity to adopt an area to clean up and maintain. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to continue this discussion until next week. So voted. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 PM So voted. ·CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUN.: 2. 7 2023 ~fotc , , f" .UaJ<--L__ IN MµNICIPAL COUN~L l\1ag~ . Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~RK¥- 7 City of Taunton Municipal Council June 20, 2023 inn JUN 23 A q: SS The Committee of the Council as a Whole The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 mtlJ1Y CLERK Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Councilors Present: Council President Kelly Dooner Councilor Phillip Duarte Councilor Estele Borges Councilor John McCaul Councilor David Pottier Councilor Christopher Coute Councilor Barry Sanders Councilor Lawrence Quintal Councilor Jeffrey Postell Also Present: Attorney Peter Winters, Law Department Mike Botelho, KBD Associates, LLC Michael Kinahan, Tower Three Anthony Kinahan, Tower Three The meeting was called to order at 10:03 PM. 1. Meet to discuss the request of the Election Commission to accept MGL c. 41 §11 OA to allow flexibility in the scheduling of registration. Attorney Winters explained that accepting MGL c. 41 §1 lOA would allow the Election Commission to not have hours on Saturdays for registration if they so choose. He stated that in his discussion with the Elections Director, there was never anyone who would come in on a Saturday for registration and that there are now online options available. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. ,Postell to approve. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss the application for a new Host Community Agreement for KBD Associates, LLC, a marijuana product manufacturer and transporter, to be located at 30 Sherwood Drive. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded Mr. McCaul by to invite in the interested parties. So voted. 8 Councilor Duarte recused himself from this matter due to his employment with a marijuana microbusiness that is licensed to perform the same activities. Mr. Botelho gave a presentation on the proposed business to be located at 3 0 Sherwood Drive. He indicated that they already own and operate two dispensaries and are looking to open an extraction/manufacturing and distribution operation in Taunton. He stated that he is the president and Alex Wharton is the Chief Science Officer. Mr. Botelho explained that 30 Sherwood currently houses Tower Three cultivation. Operationally, they intend to have extraction, a packaging operation, and operate a commercial kitchen. He touched on community concerns and stated that for security they will be following all CCC guidelines with input from the Taunton Police Department. While odor is often a conem, their operation will primarly be in sealed containers in freezers. However, ventilation systems will have carbon filtration. Councilor Borges questioned the license transfer and Mr. Kinahan explained that they have been approved by the CCC for a manufacturing license but paperwork will be necessary to transfer the name to KBD. They will have their own space. Ms. Borges stated that she has heard no complaints about 30 Sherwood. Councilor Postell asked if they have a local license and it was explained that they have a state provisional license at this point. They will be back before the Council on July 11 and 27 for a Special Permit. Councilor Pottier stated that Tower Three have been good corporate citizens. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Quintal to approve and refer to the Law Department to draft the HCA. So voted. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded Mr. Postell to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 PM So voted. CITY DF l"AUNTON ' Respectfully submitted, JUN.· 2· 7 2023 IN MUNICIPALtoUNC1L ~0e.cwv___ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees PORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~Ei!~ Committee of the Council as a Whole June 20, 2023 Page2of2 9 City of Taunton Municipal Council June 27, 2023 7frn Hit ~.:.~JUL-3 P3:02 Tt. UH TUN. HA The Committee on Finance and Salaries ---CITY CLERK The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Sum.mer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman Councilor David Pottier Councilor John McCaul Also Present: Katherine Nunes, Director of Capital Projects Patrick Dello Russo, CFO The meeting was called to order at 5 :31 PM. 1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to approve the payroll warrant in the amount o/$2,517,841.94. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$10,477,472.10. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss requests for transfers from. the Department of Public Works. a. $100,000 from. Water Enterprise Other Employees (60-450-5100-5109) to Water Enterprise Energy Electricity (60-450-5200-5211) b. $50,000 from. Water Enterprise Other Employees (60-450-5200-5109) to Water Enterprise Water Treatment Charges and Other Expenses (60-450-5200-5771) c. $275,000 from. Water Enterprise UFB -Asset Management Plan (33-3590-3590-07) to Water Enterprise UFB Insertion Valve Replacement (33-3590-3590-08) d. $26,625 from. Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional and Technical (60-450-5500- 5319) to Water Enterprise Engineering and Design Services (33-3590-3590-09) e. $58,000 from. Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional Encumbered Wtr Main Im.p Design (60-450-5580-5849-18-011) to Water Enterprise Engineering and Design Services (33-3590-3590-09) 10 f. $46,500 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional and Technical (60-450-5500- 5319) to Water Enterprise Water Master Plan (33-3590-3590-10) g. $52,000 from the Water Enterprise Encumbered WTP Chlorine Inj Sys (60-450-5580- 5849-18-007) to Water Enterprise WTP Chlorine Inj Syst (33"'3590-3590-11) h. $7,648.56 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Pros Hill Res Chem Sys Imp (60-450- 5580-5849-18-004) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22- 001) i. $10,099.96 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Lg Wtr Main/Vlv Cond/Exc Prg (60-450- 5580-5849-18-006) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22- 001) J. $208,228.73 from Water Enterprise Encumbered WTP Chlorine Inj Sys (60-450-5580- 5849-18-007) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) k. $62,879.64 from Water Enterprise Encumbered STP SCADA Sys Upgrades (60-450- 5580-5849-18-008) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22- 001) 1. $378,000 from Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) m. $154,293.62 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Harris/Assawompsett PSR (60-450- . 5580-5849-18-010) to Water Enterprise Assawompsett Dam Tree Clearing (33-3590- 3590-12) n. $200,000 from Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Weir St. Water Main (33-3590-3590-2023) o. $303,300 from Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Assawompsett Pump Station Improvements (33-3590-3590-13) p. $94,300 from the Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund Balance (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Prospect Hill Reservoir (3 3-3 590-3 590-14) q. $86,841.95 from General Fund Streets & Drains Encumbered Professional and Technical (01-422-5500-5319) to Broadway Phase II Design MA DOT TIP Project (34-3590-3590- 3) r. $1,274 from General Fund UFB - County Street (34-3590-3590-2023) to General Fund FB - City CIP (34-3590-3590-2) Committee on Finance and Salaries June 27, 2023 Page2of3 11 Councilor Duarte read the introduction of a letter from Kathryn Nunes of the DPW explaining the requested transfers. Ms. Nunes then proceeded to give some details on the transfers. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to approve the requested transfer: items a-r as listed. So voted. 3. Meet to discuss the request to place a spending limit on the Lake Sabbatia Revolving Fund. Mr. Duarte read a letter from Mr. Della Russo explaining the need to establish a spending limit on this fund. Mr. Della noted that the new fund is driven by parking commissions received at Lake Sabbatia and proposed a $25,000 spending limit. Mr. Pottier and Mr. McCaul discussed the limit of $25,000. Mr. Della Russo explained that the estimate for revenue from the parking meters is $20,000. Motion by Mr. McCaul to set the spending limit at $75, 000. There was no second. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Duarte to set the spending limit on the Lake Sabbatia revolving.fond at $25, 000. So voted, 2-1. Mr. McCaul was opposed. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to excuse the parties and adjourn at 5:44 PM Sovoted. Respectfully submitted, CITY. OF TAUNTON Jl~f (Ja1!4_____ Juw·2 7 2023 Magg[eJd. Clarke IN MUN1CIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. /.~ ~ CITYCLERK Committee on Finance and Salaries June 27, 2023 Page3 of3 12 . RECElVEO City of Taunton c; ·r (:l_ERK'S OFFICE Municipal Council June 27, 2023 2023 JUL -5 A II: IS The Committee on Police and License TALlNTDH. HA _ _ __ CITY CLERK The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Stree('Tiiunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Jeffrey Postell, Chairman Councilor Barry Sanders Councilor Estele Borges Also present: Detective William Rutherford, Licensing Officer Bob Pirozzi, Building Commissioner Chapman Dickerson, Bask, fuc. Rhonda Laflamme, Bracts & Pistils Roy Laflamme, Bracts & Pistils Robert Hansen, Commonwealth Alternative Care Philip Smith, Freshly Baked Jenny Roseman, Freshly Baked Matt O'Brien, GTE Taunton Attorney William Rounds (HTC Trinity and LMCC) Kyra Fernandez, HTC Trinity Ed John DeSousa (HTC Trinity and LMCC) Flavia Hungaro, LMCC Michael Kinahan, Tower Three Isaias Correa, Tower Three Eduardo Guardiola, Tree Market The meeting was called to order at 5:49 PM. 1. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the following petitions: a. Billiard Table License renewal for Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, Inc. at 29 Oak Street (1 table) b. Junk Dealer License renewal for Bumham's Converter and Scrap Metals at 12 Railroad Avenue c. Second Hand Article License Renewal for Bowsers Basement at 239 Broadway d. Temporary Fixed Vendor License Renewal for Bob Cats for the Soul dba Bob Cats at 225 Cape Highway selling food and cold beverages e. Old Gold, Antique Dealer, and Second Hand Article License Renewals for Taunton Antique Center, fuc. at 19 Main Street 13 Detective Rutherford stated that there are no issues with any of these applicants. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to approve. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss petitions for marijuana license renewals: a. Bask, Inc.: Marijuana Retailer License at 400 Winthrop Street Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the interested parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford indicated that they have met all the requirements to have their license renewed but are not yet open for business. Mr. Pirzozzi reported that the building permit was issued on April 3 and is under construction. No inspections have been completed to date. Mr. Dickinson stated that site work has started and expects a 10-12 week build out with a 4th quarter opening. Councilor Borges asked if there had been any change in management and if they still only operate in Massachusetts. Mr. Dickinson confinned. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to approve. So voted. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to excuse the party. So voted. b. Bracts & Pistils, LLC: Delivery License at 144 West Britannia Street, Bldg. #4, Suites 5&6 Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford explained that they met the criteria for the license renewal but there is the possibility that they are not honoring their HCA in terms of returning the 3% to the City. Mr. Pirozzi stated that he was not aware of an occupancy being issued and noted that there are building permits that have not been closed out. Mr. LaFlamme stated that they never built anything out. They occupy an existing office space. Councilor Postell inquired about the HCA and Mr. LaFlamme stated that he had sent Attorney Costa an email explaining that their CPA had backed out at the last minute. Mr. LaFlamme stated that he had requested from the City the list of expenses incurred but had not received it. He further explained that their HCA is unique since they are a delivery company and it is based on adjusted gross income. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in Attorney Costa and CFO Patrick Della Russo. So voted. Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page2of9 14 Attorney Costa explained that the agreement states there is to be a 3% payment based on the report from the ~p A. While there has been a change in the law, the Law Department's position is that they these agreements predate the change in the law. Councilor Borges stated that their HCA is from 2020 and suggested extending the license for 90 days since she would not have the appetite to renew the license. Councilor Sanders discussed the November, 2022 clarification of the law. However, he noted, that this HCA was signed prior to that date. Mr. LaFlamme stated that they are waiting on a report from the City outlining their expenses. Attorney Costa stated that the statute always required cities to keep track of expenses and file with the Cannabis Control Commission. HCAs define community impacts and then the requirement is that companies pay 3% to address these impacts. The statue does not say that it applies retroactively as this provision was removed during the drafting process and the Law Department holds that the change in the law does not superseded the agreements. He did note that Bracts and Pistils is a little different as their calculation is based on deliveries originating in Taunton or made in Taunton. Councilor Postell read a communication dated June 23 from Mr. Dello Russo outlining possible ways to handle the HCAs that have not paid their fees. He clarified that the 5 of 6 noted in the letter is, upon further investigation, actually 3 of 6. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to make this part of the record So voted. Mr. Postell also read a communication from Attorney Costa dated June 27 regarding payment obligations. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to make this part of the record So voted. Councilor Coute suggested that there are two issues. First is the failure to provide the certified financial report by the end of February as required. He suggested giving 30 days to provide this. He also indicated that the motion should include language stipulating that if payment is not made, the license is revoked. He believes that if someone disputes the agreement in light of the changes to the law then the venue would be Superior Court. If there is a dispute, file suit. He suggested 30 days to provide the financials and 90 days for payment or the license be temporarily suspended until a hearing with the Council. Councilor Pottier discussed how the HCA impact fees include both hard costs as well as indirect costs that are difficult to calculate and possibly impossible to quantify such as quality oflife issues. He hasn't voted against HCAs but if, going forward, the Council will be held to the standard of only direct costs, he will not be supporting these. Councilor Borges stated that she is not opposed to requiring them to provide their finances in 30 days and extending 60 days. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to renew the license for 60 days with the expectation that the financials be provided within 3 0 days and payment thereafter. Failure to do so will suspend the license automatically and prompts an immediate hearing with the Council. So voted. Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page3 o/9 15 Motion: by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders that the Clerk and the Law Department add a communication to the application with information on how to make payments. So voted. c. Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc.: Marijuana Cultivation and Retailer License at 3 0 Mozzone Boulevard Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford stated that they have met all of the criteria for renewal including HCA payments. The only issue is remediation as far as odor. An email from the Board of Health was read indicating that they have received no complaints on the odor. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to make this part of the record So voted. Mr. Pirozzi stated that they have their occupancy certificates. Councilor Borges asked when the odor control plan went into effect. Mr. Hansen stated they hired a facilities director just over a year ago who has kept up with preventive maintenance. Carbon filtration is replaced every 90 days. Councilor Borges stated that the odor does not seem to be under control. Mr. Hanson indicated that they want to be respectful neighbors as this is a busy area with many people. Councilor Borges suggested that the license be extended 90 days at which time the applicant should come back with a plan for odor mitigation. Councilor Postell noted the odor issue and stated that other companies have gone to extreme lengths to control odor so he supports Ms. Borges' suggestion. Councilor Sanders stated that whatever they are doing is not working and supports Ms. Borges' suggestion that there be a corrective action plan in 90 days. Councilor Borges asked if there has been any change in management and Mr. Hansen confirmed there has not been. Councilor Coute asked how old the facility is and Mr. Hansen stated it is about 5 years old. Mr. Coute stated that he believes the odor is a significant problem and, as more housing units are developed, this will become more of an issue. He suggested that the City get professionals involved and require the business owner to put $50,000 in an escrow bearing account for a professional engineer to come up with a plan. The business should put up a fee for the City to hire a professional engineer. Councilor Dooner agreed with the previous statements that the odor is an issue. She stated that almost 50% of the residents did not want marijuana and they should not have to smell it. This is a significant issue and the business needs to go the extra step. Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page4 of9 16 Councilor Pottier indicated that while this is professionally run, people have noticed the odor. Motion by Councilor Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to refer to the Full Council a further discussion on implementing odor control plans and mitigation. So voted. Motion to extend the license for 90 days and come back with an odor mitigation plan from a professional engineer. So voted. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to excuse the parties. So voted. d. Freshly Baked Company: Marijuana Manufacturer and Microbusiness with Delivery Endorsement at 144 West Britannia Street Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford stated that they have met all the criteria for the renewal but have possibly violated the HCA in terms of payment and paperwork. Mr. Pirozzi stated that a certificate of occupancy was issued. Mr. Smith stated that they were told at the beginning of the year that the City misplaced their last HCA payment. He indicated that multiple social equity companies around the state are asking for help. Boston returned the HCA money to social equity applicants. He stated that this has not turned out to be the windfall that everyone thought it would be. If Freshly Baked had to make the full payment for both years they would go out of business. He expressed his willingness to set up a payment plan but suggested most cannabis companies don't have any impacts at all. They did submit their first HCA payment but did not submit the second payment and wasn't aware that a payment plan is possible. He stated that if they make their full HCA payments they won't be in business anymore. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the CFO and Mr. Costa. So voted. Mr. Dello Russo discussed how, at the time of the meeting with Freshly Baked, there was ambiguity as to the law. There were questions around the validity of the check received. He stated that no check has cleared the City's account since the installment of the HCA. Councilor Sanders suggested that the City should develop its own formula as 3% does not seem right especially for social equity businesses. Councilor Coute expressed his agreement to look at making changes going forward for calendar year 2024. He reminded the applicant that the certified fmancials for 2022 were due on February 28. Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page5 o/9 17 Councilor Quintal stated that he does not want to see anyone go out of business. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to renew for 30 days and come back with a payment plan worked out with the City and provide financials to the City. This is to included calendar year 2021 and 2022. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to recess at 7:38 PM So voted. The Committee returned at 8:01 PM. e. GTE Taunton, LLC dba Botera: Marijuana Retailer License at 297 Broadway Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford stated that they are in good standing with the CCC and with the City. They opened this year so no HCA payment is due. Mr. Pirozzi stated that they are good with the building department. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to approve. So voted. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to dismiss the parties. So voted. f. HTC Trinity, LLC: Marijuana Retailer License at 354 Winthrop Street Detective Rutherford stated that they are in good standing but not yet open. Renewal would need to be contingent on the extension of the HCA. Mr. Pirozzi stated that the building permit was issued on February of2022 for the shell only. They will still need a permit for the tenant fit out. Mr. DeSousa stated that outside, most of the stucco is up on the building. Some of the rough electrical is in and the rough HVAC and rough plumbing are underway. Walls are petitioned off. The site is roughly graded. They are looking to do water and sewer connections in the next couple of months. Mr. Postell asked for a timeline and Mr. DeSousa indicated that once the binder coat is in they will be looking for a temp CO in the fall. Councilor Borges asked ifthere has been any change in ownership and Ms. Fernandez indicated that on 1/12/23 she filed for a change of ownership with the CCC. She gave some information and background on her new partner, Patrick Stad. Ms. Borges , Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page 6of9 18 indicated that she has seen a lot of progress on the building. Ms. Fernandez stressed that they are building to suit their business. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to approve. Councilor Dooner commended Ms. Fernandez for bringing in an experienced partner. Councilor McCaul asked about the opening date and Ms. Fernandez indicated that she is hoping for the fall. Ms. Borges added to the motion that the approval is contingent upon the extension of the ' HCA in the Council as a Whole. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. So voted. g. LMCC, LLC: Marijuana Retailer License at 83 County Street Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford reported that they are in good standing but also would need to have their HCA approved. They are not yet open. Mr. Pirozzi stated that the building permit was issued in July oflast year for the construction. Rough and insulation inspections have been completed and the next inspections would be the final inspections. Mr. DeSousa reported that the walls have been blue boarded and plastered. The inside is 95- 96% complete and he expects to be requesting the final CO in the next month. Councilor Borges asked if ownership is the same and Ms. Hungaro confirmed. She further asked if there are the same investors and it was confirmed that nothing has changed. Councilor Dooner asked about the process to open and Mr. DeSousa stated that they will need to have a final local inspection and then the CCC walkthrough before opening. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to approve contingent upon the HCA extension. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. So voted. h. Tower Three, LLC: Marijuana Cultivation License at 30 Sherwood Drive Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties. So voted. Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page 7of9 19 Detective Rutherford indicated that this renewal would be contingent upon their HCA renewal and also reported that they are not in compliance with their HCA. They received an occupancy certificate in 2021. Mr. Kinahan reported that the financials were sent on March 14 and they had a meeting on March 23 with Mr. Dello Russo and Mr. Winters. They requested an elimination of the HCA fee. They sent an email to the City on March 24 and didn't hear back. Mr. Dello Russo stated that conversations were cordial, things were fluid due to the regulations with the state, and recommended following the same procedure. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges that Tower Three provide their financial documents within 30 days and either payment is received or payment plan in place within 60 days. Renew for 60 days contingent upon the HCA renewal. Councilor Borges asked about the odor mitigation being used at their location and there are four different filtration systems including double stage. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. So voted. L Tree Market Taunton, LLC dba Greatest Hits Cannabis, Co: Marijuana Retailer License at 9 Cape Road Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties. So voted. Detective Rutherford indicated that they have been open since the beginning of the year and the only potential issue is that there are reports that one of their owners is under investigation with the CCC but that is not related to Taunton. Mr. Pirozzi stated that the certificate of occupancy was issued in January of this year. Ms. Borges asked for more information on the allegations and Mr. Guardiola indicated that any allegations are unsubstantiated and unfounded. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to approve. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse the parties. ,So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to refer to the Council as a Whole a discussion on the calculation of impact fees particularly for social equity companies, consider what Boston has done, meet with the Law Department regarding standard operating procedures, discuss deadlines, and look at establishing a checklist for people to put in their applications. Return to the Council as a Whole within 30 days. So voted. Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page 8 of9 20 Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Sanders to excuse Mr. Pirozzi. So voted. 3. Meet to discuss the request of the License Commission to adopt MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 in order to allow businesses that have a Common Victualler License and hold a Wine and Malt Beverages License under Chapter 13 8, Section 12 and to give the option to new applicants for a license to be given permission to sell cordials and liqueurs in addition to wine and malt beverages. Detective Rutherford explained this request. This clientele is looking to have a cordial and liqueur license as an attachment to the wine and malt beverage license. Motion by Mr. Sanders and se'conded by Ms. Borges to approve. So voted. 4. Meet with the City Clerk and Detective Rutherford to discuss the process for license renewals. Mr. Postell indicated his wish to postpone this item to a later date. Motion by Mr. Sanders and seconded by Ms. Borges to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUN· 2 7 2023 IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ··11~c~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. COUNCILOR DUARTE VOTING PRESENT ON ITEMS A, B, C AND D. F!~ Committee on Police and License June 27, 2023 Page9of9 21 City of Taunton, ... RECEIVED Municipal Council . f Cl ERK'S OFFICE June 27, 2023 Zf1Z3 JUt -5 A If: 15 The Committee of the Council as a Whole TAUNTON. HA The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taun..to11.Mb- 02'C¥~MRK Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Councilors Present: Council President Kelly Dooner Councilor Phillip Duarte Councilor Estele Borges Councilor John McCaul Councilor David Pottier Councilor Christopher Coute Councilor Barry Sanders Councilor Lawrence Quintal ,Councilor Jeffrey Postell Also Present: Attorney William Rounds (HTC Trinity and LMCC) Kyra Fernandez, HTC Trinity Ed John DeSousa (HTC Trinity and LMCC) Flavia Hungaro, LMCC Michael Kinahan, Tower Three Isaias Correa, Tower Three The meeting was called to order at 8:54 PM. 1. Meet to discuss the following requests for HCA extensions: a. HTC Trinity, a marijuana retailer located at 354 Winthrop Street ' Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Postell to invite in the parties. So voted. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Quintal to approve a one year extension. So voted. b. LMCC, LLC, a marijuana retailer located at 83 County Street Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Postell to invite in the parties. So voted. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Pottier to approve a one year extension. So voted. 22 Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. Pottier to excuse the parties. So voted. c. Tower Three, LLC, a marijuana product manufacturer at 30 Sherwood Drive Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Sanders to invite in the parties. So voted. Councilor Duarte recused himself from this discussion. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Postell to approve in line with the date approved by the Police and License Committee. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded Ms. Borges to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUN 2 7 2023 ~· E. Ci;J'-1~ IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggi~lt. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. COUNCILOR DUARTE VO ING PRESENT ON ITEM C. RK~ Committee of the Council as a Whole June 27, 2023 Page2of2 23 RECEIVED City of Taunton ",- \' Cl.ERK 'S OFFICE Municipal Council June 27, 2023 run JUL -s A 11= 11 fAUNION, HA The Committee on Solid Waste - CITY CLERK The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in tile Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Estele Borges, Chairman . Councilor David Pottier Councilor Kelly Dooner Councilor Jeffrey Postell Councilor Christopher Coute The meeting was called to order at 8:57 PM. 1. Meet to discuss recycling at condominiums. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Pottier to postpone. So voted. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded Mr. Pottier to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUN- 2 7 2023 , /J~ f'. {')(,IA/___,._ IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. 24 RECEIVED City of Taunton -'. Y '2L fRK'S OFFICE Municipal Council June 27, 2023 2fJZ3 JUL -5 A II: 1l lAHNl'UN. MA The Committee on the Ordinances and Enrolled Bills _ _ _ CITY CLERK The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Barry Sanders, Chairman Councilor Kelly Dooner Councilor John McCaul The meeting was called to order at 8:58 PM. 1. Meet for further discussion on a proposed ordinance to reduce use of single use plastic bags. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. McCaul to defer to a later date. So voted. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded Mr. McCaul to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUN. 2 7 2023 /P1tl~ £, at)jJ'-'C IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. 25 City of Taunton F~ECEIVEO I · . ·.- .,.. ,-·t -t ~ 11 ·s,·o-FFICt Municipal Council I , ___ fJ\ June 27, 2023 lfil3 JUL -5 A II: I$ The Committee on the Department of Public Works TA-.!JN 1O~. HA The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA ffi1180li£.R:Ke Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor John McCaul, Chairman Councilor Lawrence Quintal Councilor Phillip Duarte Councilor Christopher Coute Councilor Jeffrey Postell Also present: Tony Abreau, Assistant DPW Commissioner Fred Comaglia, DPW Commissioner The meeting was called to order at 9:00 PM. 1. Meet to discuss the request to open the road at 89 Baker Road which is under a moratorium. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Quintal to invite in the interested parties. So voted. A letter from Commissioner Comaglia was read regarding this opening on Baker Road and the stipulations. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Postell to make this part of the record So voted. Mr. Abreau explained that originally they thought there was an easement that could be a solution to the problem but that was a private easement, not a City easement. Councilor Coute clarified that this is for a sewer with a failed septic system and Mr. Abreau confirmed. He further confirmed that the DPW will ensure an adequate 2 year bond. Motion by Mr. Coute and seconded by Mr. Duarte to grant. So voted. MOTION by Mr. Duarte and seconded Mr. Coute to dismiss the parties and adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM So voted. 26 Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON '/rvL~~ £. Ci?kt'--v JUN. 2 7 2023 Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. Committee on the Department ofPublic Works June 27, 2023 Page2of2 27 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#22 FY 2023 .§v ~ eomzat. . . . . . . . . . .~!.'!~..:.?.:..~~~~---······················ 20.............. &~!7£d THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($100,000.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Other Employees (60-450-5100-5109) TO Water Enterpri~e Energy Electricity (60-450-5200-5211) ································································ tff'k£. 28 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#23 FY 2023 y;; ~ (Joruzcd.....................:!.?..~~.3..'..:.?~?:~......................... 20.............. &~YM THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($50,000.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Other Employees (60-450-5200-5109) TO Water Enterprise Water Treatment Charges and Other Expenses (60-450-5200-5771) ................................................................ ~k£. 29 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#24 FY 2023 ~ ~ Go-tl/ZCit . . . . . . . . . . .~.~~--~!.:?~~~--······················· 20.............. &~!7£d THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($275,000.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise UFB -Asset Management Plan (33-3590-3590-07) TO Water Enterprise UFB Insertion Valve Replacement (33-3590-3590-08) ................................................................ Ck£. 30 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#25 FY 2023 ~ ~ (]~ .....................~~~--~?~.~-~~-~......................... 20.............. THE SUM OF TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE AND ZERO CENTS ($26,625.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional and Technical (60-450-5500-5319) TO Water Enterprise Engineering and Design Services (33-3590-3590-09) ................................................................ tff'~ 31 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#26 FY 2023 ~ ~ (]~·-·-················~-~~.:.!.:.?.:~?.:~......................... 20.............. &~!YM THE SUM OF FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($58,000.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional Encumbered Wtr Main Imp Design (60-450-5580- 5849-18-011) TO Water Enterprise Engineering and Design Services (33-3590-3590-09) ................................................................ ~k£.. 32 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#27 FY 2023 ~ ~ (JotUZCif .....................::'3!.~~. :.:.~. :~.:~......................... 20.............. &~:Yk/ THE SUM OF FORTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($46,500.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional and Technical (60-450-5500-5319) TO Water Enterprise Water Master Plan (33-3590-3590-10) ································································ tff'k£. 33 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#28 FY 2023 .% ~ (JO£UZCit.....................~~~--:?.:.:.~:.~. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.............. &~:7£d THE SUM OF FIFTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($52,000.00) BY AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM the Water Enterprise Encumbered WTP Chlorine Inj Sys (60-450-5580-5849-18-007) TO Water Enterprise WTP Chlorine Inj Syst (33-3590-3590-11) . ................................................................ ~k£. 34 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#29 FY 2023 ~ ~ {jOfUlei!.....................:!.!!.~~--~?~.~-~?.:~......................... 20.............. &~!YM THE SUM OF SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY SIX CENTS ($7,648.56) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered Pros Hill Res Chem Sys Imp (60-450-5580-5849-18-004) TO Water Enterpri~e Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) ................................................................ ~k£. 35 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#30 FY 2023 S/V ~ (Jowzal.....................~~~--~!:.~.~?.:~......................... 20.............. THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND NINETY SIX CENTS ($10,099.96) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered Lg Wtr MainNlv Cond/Exc Prg (60-450-5580-5849-18-006) TO Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) ································································ (/f7k£,. 36 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#31 FY 2023 .% ~ (JOtUZCif.....................~.~~--'.:.'..:..:~:.~......................... 20.............. &~YM THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND SEVENTY THREE CENTS ($208,228.73) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered WTP Chlorine lnj Sys (60-450-5580-5849-18-007) TO Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) ................................................................ tf}'k£. 37 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#32 FY 2023 !hv ./~ {}OtUZCl,f _____________________~.~~-:..?.~.~~-:~. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.............. &~!Yu THE SUM OF SIXTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE DOLLARS AND SIXTY FOUR CENTS ($62,879.64) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered STP SCADA Sys Upgrades (60-450-5580-5849-18-008) TO Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) ................................................................ -rff7~ 38 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#33 FY 2023 3V ~ (JotUleit.....................~.~~. :.:.~. ~~:~......................... 20.............. &~Y-M THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($378,000.00) FROM Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) TO Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) ................................................................ ~ktt. 39 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#34 FY 2023 .!hv ~ COtt/ld/. . . . . . . . . . .~~~-~:.:. :.?.:.~. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.............. &~!7£d THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY THREE DOLLARS.AND SIXTY TWO CENTS ($154,293.62) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Encumbered Harris/Assawompsett PSR (60-450-5580-5849-18-010) TO Water Enterprise Assawompsett Dam Tree Clearing (33-3590-3590-12) ································································ tf!7k£. 40 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#35 FY 2023 512,, ~ (fowzcd. . . . . . . . . . .!?..~~.:.2~.~-~~.~-·-······················ 20.............. &~!Ykt THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($200,000.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) TO Water Enterprise Weir St. Water Main (33-3590-3590-2023) . ................................................................ efk£. 41 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#36 FY 2023 !J& ~ (JOtUZCif .....................~~~.:.?.:?.~:.~......................... ,20.............. &~!TM THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($303,300) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) TO Water Enterprise Assawompsett Pump Station Improvements (33-3590-3590-13) ..........................................................:..... tff'kL. 42 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#37 FY 2023 ~ ~ (Jo-tt/ZCI/.....................~-~~.:..?.:.?.:~?.:~......................... 20.............. &~!Y£d THE SUM OF NINETY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($94,300.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED: FROM the Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund Balance (60-3590-3590) TO Water Enterprise Prospect Hill Reservoir (33-3590-3590-14) ..........................................................~ ..... t!f'k£. 43 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#38 FY 2023 ~ ~ <JOtUZCil. . . . . . . . . . .~-~~..:.:.~.~~~~---······················ 20.............. &~YM THE SUM OF EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY ONE DOLLARS AND NINETY FiVE CENTS ($86,841.95) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM General Fund Streets & Drains Encumbered Professional and Technical (01-422-5500-5319) TO Broadway Phase II Design MA DOT TIP Project (34-3590-3590-3) ................................................................ ~k.£. 44 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#39 FY 2023 5/v ~ (JO£l/2Cib .....................~~-~??.:..~.?.~.~-························ 20.............. &~!YM THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($1,274.00) BE AND HEREBY IS TRANSFERRED FROM General Fund UFB - County Street (34-3590-3590-2023) TO General Fund l'B - City CIP (34-3590-3590-2) ................................................................ ~~

Agenda

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 JUNE 27, 2023 - 7:00 PM City Clerk's Office Notice of Posting PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION T~: /0: 5 lo "-· 1"'t. ROLL CALL Date;~~2-;t3@ READING OF THE RECORDS FROM JUNE 20, 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 • Public Safety Complex Building Presentation • PTSD Awareness Month Presentation • Community Update APPOINTMENTS • Appointment of Mark Pacheco to serve as Director of the Elections Department for a term of three (3) years to expire on June 27, 2026 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. 1-2 Com. from City Clerk - Appointment of Three (3) Permanent Full-Time Firefighters Pg. 3 Com. from Chief Financial Officer - Finance Department Requesting to Provide Quarterly Investment and Collection Update on July 11, 2023 Pg. 4-5 Com. from City Solicitor - Submitting Xfinity Correspondence Pg. 6 Com. from City Solicitor - Regarding Petition to Accept Steve Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Bryan Drive and Manken Road COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - NONE PETITIONS - NONE COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Order to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish Special Revenue Accounts related to Student Activity. The School Committee is hereby authorized to accept monetary donations for the Specific Schools listed inside this order. 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: · Bennett ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Chamberlain ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · East Taunton ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Friedman MS Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Galligan ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Leddy Preschool Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Martin MS Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Mulcahey ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · Parker MS Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities · E. Pole ES Student Special Revenue Account · To benefit students and student activities NEW BUSINESS - NONE Respectfully submitted, ~~.D~ Krystal L. Dion Assistant City Clerk City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall Patrick D. Dello Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (508) 821-1000 Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR June 23, 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 Mark Pacheco to serve as Director of the Elections Department for a term of three years. In his current role as Town Clerk for the Town of Dighton, Mr. Pacheco serves in the capacity of Chief Elections Official, where he is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Dighton Elections office. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Pacheco has gained extensive experience conducting town, district and state elections for Dighton voters and has gained a deep passion for creating the best possible voter experience. Mr. Pacheco is currently working to obtain a Certificate of Election Administration which will further enable him to carry out his vision for excellent voter service in Taunton. Mr. Pacheco's experience and commitment to excellence makes him a welcome addition to our team at City Hall, and I look forward to the success of the Elections Department under his leadership. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, 5h~ D' ~/Uvt Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Page 1of2 3 Vacancies Requisition#' 09220 .R·e. qU.isi.ti.()n. Firefighter 3 .·· .• ··. < >Title WorkillgJitle Firefighter Dussourd, Chris Department Taunton Fire Department Leger, Jennifer Positions HR Lipisor1Pnol1~· .Comments:• 05/31/23 [C. Dussourd]: Taunton has been authorized to process the open competitive list to fill their vacancy. Selection must be made from 3 of the first 7 highest candidates willing to accept. The referral list is valid for 12 weeks from the date ' of issuance. That calendar date is 8/23/2023. Candidates must indicate their interest on or before 6/7/2023. Once given a conditional offer of employment, candidates must take and pass the initial hire Medical Exam and Physical Ability Test. A previously passed medical and PAT cannot be used for candidates hired from this certification. 1 snapshot found. ..,, Page 1 of 2 3 Vacancies Page 2 of2 3 Vacancies ·--·--...... ... ~ Page 2 of2 3 Vacancies " City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. CHI EF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall Patrick D. Delio Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHI EF FINANCIAL OFFICE R (508) 821-1000 Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNEll BUDGET DIRECTOR June 22nd 2023 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council: The Finance Department would like the opportunity to provide our Quarterly Investment and Collection update on July 11th 2023 in the Finance and Salaries Committee. Than~ur consideration. Patrick D. Dello Russo Jr. Chief Financial Officer City of Taunton City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821 - 1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397 Shaunna O'Connell Peter F. Winters, Esq . MAYOR HRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P. Gay, Jr., Esq. CITY SOLICITOR SECOND ASST. CITY SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR June 20, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council : Submitted herewith is communication dated June 12, 2023 which the Law Department has received from Comcast regarding a price change to the Starz Channel. Thank you. Respectfully, ~d;u~ City Solicitor MJC/tmg Enclosure s. ~~ COMCAST June 12, 2023 . ' j City Attorney ,J JUN 2 0 2023 City of Taunton 141 Oak Street Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Price Change to Starz Channel Dear City Attorney: We are committed to keeping you and our customers informed about changes to Xfinity TV services. Accordingly, please note the following change: • Storz will be increasing its per month price from $8.99 to $9.99 effective with a customer's July 2023 billing statement. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have questions at patrick_shearns@comcast.com. Since rely, Pat-ridvJ Shear>U' Patrick J. Shearns, Sr. Manager Government & Regulatory Affairs City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821 -1397 Shaunna O ' Connell Peter F. Winters, Esq. MAYOR FIRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Thomas P . Gay, Jr., Esq. CITY SOLIC ITOR SECOND ASST. CIT Y SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SO LICITOR June 22, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Re: Petition to accept Steve Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Bryan Drive and Manken Road Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council: With respect to the above referenced matter M. Perry & Son Construction, Inc. has agreed to convey two lots to the City in conjunction with the street acceptances. The lots are build able lots in conformance with zoning requirements. They are located on Ashleigh Terrace -Assessors' parcels 80-45 and 80-47. The City must have Council approval to acquire real estate. Therefore the agreement to convey the lots to the City is subject to Council approval. For the above reasons the Law Department is requesting that the potential acquisition of Assessors' parcels 80-45 and 80-47 be referred to the Public Property Committee for July 11, 2023. Thank you for your attention and consideration. ~~:;_: ~-~ /M'tt;~~f@Esquire City Solicitor MJC:tmg HECE!V EO - · ';' /'.:! F ~K · OFFICE ZGZJ JUN 23 A IQ: It l June 27, 2023 __ _ __ CIT Y CLERK 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, June 27, 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. 2. Meet to discuss requests for transfers from the Department of Public Works. a. $100,000 from Water Enterprise Other Employees (60-450-5100-5109) to Water Enterprise Energy Electricity (60-450-5200-5211) b. $50.000 from Water Enterprise Other Employees (60-450-5200-5109) to Water Enterprise Water Treatment Charges and Other Expenses (60-450-5200-5771) c. $275,000 from Water Enterprise UFB - Asses Management Plan (33-3590-3590-07) to Water Enterprise UFB Insertion Valve Replacement (33-3590-3590-08) d. $26,625 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional and Technical (60-450-5500- 5319) to Water Enterprise Engineering and Design Services (33-3590-3590-09) e. $58,000 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional Encumbered Wtr Main Imp Design (60-450-5580-5849-18-011) to Water Enterprise Engineering and Design Services (33-3590-3590-09) f. $46,500 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Professional and Technical (60-450-5500- 5319) to Water Enterprise Water Master Plan (33-3590-3590-10) g. $52,000 from the Water Enterprise Encumbered WTP Chlorine Inj Sys (60-450-5580-5849- 18-007) to Water Enterprise WTP Chlorine Inj Syst (33-3590-3590-11) h. $7,648.56 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Pros Hill Res Chem Sys Imp (60-450-5580- 5849-18-004) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) Page 1of4 1. $10,099.96 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Lg Wtr Main/Vlv Cond/Exc Prg (60-450- 5580-5849-18-006) to Water Enterprise Water Main hnprovements (33-3590-3590-22-001) J. $208,228.73 from Water Enterprise Encumbered WTP Chlorine lnj Sys (60-450-5580-5849- 18-007) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) k. $62,879.64 from Water Enterprise Encumbered STP SCADA Sys Upgrades (60-450-5580- 5849-18-008) to Water Enterprise Water Main hnprovements (33-3590-3590-22-001) 1. $378,000 from Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Water Main Improvements (33-3590-3590-22-001) m. $154,293.62 from Water Enterprise Encumbered Harris/Assawompsett PSR (60-450-5580- 5849-18-010) to Water Enterprise Assawompsett Dam Tree Clearing (33-3590-3590-12) n. $200,000 from Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Weir St. Water Main (33-3590-3590-2023) o. $303,300 from Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Assawompsett Pump Station hnprovements (33-3590-3590-13) p. $94,300 from the Water Enterprise Undesignated Fund Balance (60-3590-3590) to Water Enterprise Prospect Hill Reservoir (33-3590-3590-14) q. 86,841.95 from General Fund Streets & Drains Encumbered Professional and Technical (01- 422-5500-5319) to Broadway Phase II Design MA DOT TIP Project (34-3590-3590-3) r. $1.274 from General Fund UFB- County Street (34-3590-3590-2023) to General Fund FB - City CIP (34-3590-3590-2) 3. Meet to discuss the request to place a spending limit on the Lake Sabbatia Revolving Fund. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is de.fined in Mass. Gen. L. C. 30A, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICENSE 1. Meet with Detective Rutherford on the following petitions: a. Billiard Table License renewal for Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, Inc. at 29 Oak Street (1 table) b. Junk Dealer License renewal for Burnham's Converter and Scrap Metals at 12 Railroad Avenue c. Second Hand Article License Renewal for Bowsers Basement at 239 Broadway d. Temporary Fixed Vendor License Renewal for Bob Cats for the Soul dba Bob Cats at 225 Cape Highway selling food and cold beverages Page 2 of 4 e. Old Gold, Antique Dealer, and Second Hand Article License Renewals for Taunton Antique Center, Inc. at 19 Main Street 2. Meet to discuss petitions for marijuana license renewals: a. Bask, Inc.: Marijuana Retailer License at 400 Winthrop Street b. Bracts & Pistils, LLC: Delivery License at 144 West Britannia Street, Bldg. #4, Suites 5 & 6 c. Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc.: Marijuana Cultivation and Retailer License at 30 Mozzone Boulevard d. Freshly Baked Company: Marijuana Manufacturer and Microbusiness with Delivery Endorsement at 144 West Britannia Street e. GTE Taunton, LLC dba Botera: Marijuana Retailer License at 297 Broadway f. HTC Trinity, LLC: Marijuana Retailer License at 354 Winthrop Street g. LMCC, LLC: Marijuana Retailer License at 83 County Street h. Tower Three, LLC: Marijuana Cultivation License at 30 Sherwood Drive 1. Tree Market Taunton, LLC dba Greatest Hits Cannabis, Co: Marijuana Retailer License at 9 Cape Road 3. Meet to discuss the request of the License Commission to adopt MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 in order to allow businesses that have a Common Victualler License and hold a Wine and Malt Beverages License under Chapter 138, Section 12 and to give the option to new applicants for a license to be given permission to sell cordials and liqueurs in addition to wine and malt beverages. 4. Meet with the City Clerk and Detective Rutherford to discuss the process for license renewals. 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 ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Meet to discuss the request to open the road at 89 Baker Road West which is under a moratorium. 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 ON SOLID WASTE 1. Meet to discuss recycling at condominiums. 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. Page 3 of 4 THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS 1. Meet for further discussion on a proposed ordinance to reduce use of single use plastic bags. 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 ON PUBLIC PROPERTY 1. Meet to discuss the proposal to establish an Adopt-a-Spot program which would allow individuals and groups the opportunity to adopt an area to clean up and maintain. 2. Meet in executive session to discuss the potential purchase of2 Hamilton Street. 3. Meet in executive session with the CFO and Law Department to discuss the Taunton Municipal Airport Terminal project contract and costs. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. JOA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE 1. Meet to discuss the following requests for HCA extensions: a. HTC Trinity, a marijuana retailer located at 354 Winthrop Street b. LMCC, LLC, a marijuana retailer located at 83 County Street c. Tower Three, LLC, a marijuana product manufacturer at 30 Sherwood Drive 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. Respectfully, '\ . c /-);/ }~ G. v(fu_J_z_~ Maggie E. Clarke · Clerk of Council Committees Page 4 of 4

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