City Council

City ofetaunton :M.unicipa[Council:M.eetino :M.inutes City JfaCC, 15 Summer Street, etaunton, ;A(}f In tne Cnester ~ :M.artin :M.unicipaCCounciC Cnam6ers - :M.inutes, July 3, 2023 at 7:34 O'cCocRJf..:M.. (J'(.etfge of;4.D:egiance ~guCar ;Meeting :Mayor Sfiaunna £. O'Conne[[presiliing (J'rayer was offerea 6y tfie :Mayor (]'resent at ro[[ ca[[were: Counciwr (])uarte, (J'ottier, Santi'ers Qllinta[ana (J'oste{{ Counciwrs (J)ooner, <Borges, :M.cCau' ana Coute 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 stated that City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. She wished everyone a happy and safe Independence Day. Appointments: NONE. Communications from City Officers: Com. from the City Solicitor stating that OECD has requested to transfer a tax possession property that was recently approved to auction by the Committee on Public Property. The property is a two family home located at 5 Chester Court (Parcel #46-196). The OECD would like the property transferred to them so that they can put out a Request for Proposals to non-profits to purchase, renovate and manage the property as affordable units. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted.  2 Communications from Citizens: Com. from Barbara Monteiro, Secretary, Holy Ghost Society, 545 Middleboro Ave., Taunton extending an invitation to attend their Annual Holy Ghost Feast celebrating their g9th Anniversary, which will take place on Friday, July 7, 2023, Saturday, July 8, 2023 and Sunday, July 9, 2023, located at 545 Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. 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, including the Committees that met after the general meeting on June 27, 2023. So Voted. Unfinished Business: NONE. Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: NONE. New Business: NONE. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 A.M. A true copy: Attest: ~ ;!. })~ Assistant City Clerk KLD/MAF  3 City of Taunton F;EC EIVED v «iJPK'S OFFICE Municipal Council June 27, 2023 nn JUL - s A II: I b The Committee on Public Property !AUN I Ott . MA The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Tauntcm;-M-:A:-82178 0:hfth~ Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Christopher Coute, Chairman Councilor John Mc Caul Councilor Estele Borges Councilor Lawrence Quintal Councilor Kelly Dooner Also Present: Fred Comaglia, DPW Commissioner Tony Abreau, DPW Assistant Commissioner AJ Marshall, Park and Recreation Commissioner The meeting was called to order at 9:07 PM. 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. The DPW provided a list of potential "spots". Councilor Quintal who has been leading this effort indicated that he would like to come up with a uniform sign to highlight the spots adopted. He suggested that proceeds from this project could go to the Christmas parade. He further indicated that he does not want to put more work on the DPW. He recognizes that the details need to be worked out but he'd like to get this off and running soon. Councilor Coute suggested that a motion might come forward that the DPW and Park and Rec work out the policy and asked if 60 days would be enough time. Mr. Marshall stated that there needs to be some consistency and minimum standards. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Quintal that they go on record to endorse the concept and the DP Wand Parks and Recreaction come back with a proposed policy in 60 days. So voted. Motion to recess the Public Property Committee at 9: 19 PM So voted. The Committee returned at 9:52 PM.  4 Motion by Ms. Dooner to enter into executive session was seconded by Mr. McCaul. So voted on a roll call. Mr. Coute stated that the Committee would not be coming back to open session. 2. Meet in executive session to discuss the potential purchase of 2 Hamilton Street. 3. Meet in executive session with the CFO and Law Department to discuss the Taunton Municipal Airport Terminal project contract and costs. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 PM So voted on a roll call. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON ,fN~' t Cf_4,Ju.__ JUL 013 2023 \ '. Maggi~JE~ Clarke Clerk of Council Committees IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. Committee on Public Property June 27, 2023 Page2 oj2  5 City of Taunton Municipal Council July 3, 2023 lJZ3 j Ul - b A IQ: 2 r The Committee on Finance and Salaries The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, ~"7A CJTY CLERK iv1J-\. -0778Uln the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman Councilor David Pottier Members Absent: Councilor John Mc Caul The meeting was called to order at 7:31 AM. 1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve the payroll warrant in absentia. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve the FY23 accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$1,288, 761.38. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve the FY24 accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$12, 754.53. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. Duarte to adjourn at 7:32 AM So voted. CfTY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, \ , . 111 JUL o:a2023 f/~~ E -Lffe\_f~ IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. {1µ,li;,,A, t lf/ fL,. d &'1TY C~lfRK ~r ~