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City of rtaunton 9rf.unicipa{ Counci{9rf.eeting 9rf.inutes City J{a{{, 15 Summer Street, rtaunton, 5l(Jl In tne Cnester ~ 9rf.artin 9rf.unicipaC CounciC Cnam6ers 9rf.inutes, Ju{y 11, 2023 at 7:15 0 1cCoc~/P.9rf.. Cl'Ceage ofJfffegiance ~guCar fM.eeting fM.ayor Sfiaunna £. 0 'Conne{{presid:ing CJ?rayer was offerea 6y tfie fM.ayor CJ?resent at ro{{ ca{{were: Councifor Quinta{, Santfers, Coute, Cl'ottier, fM.cCau{, (]Jorges, Vuarte, anaVooner Councifor Cl'oste{{ was a6sent. Record of preceding meeting was.read by title and approved. So Voted. Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Appointments. So Voted. Appointments: Appointment and Swearing-In of five (5) Permanent Full-Time Police Officers: • Hannah Fonseca • Tyler Pietrzyk • Cameron P. Williams • Amanda Claire Martell • Claudia Santos On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted to approve as listed. Councilor Postell was absent. So Voted. Motion was made to recess at 7:20pm. So Voted. Motion was made to revert to the regular order of business at 7:22pm. So Voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. Janet Cooke, 22 Crane Avenue North, Taunton, spoke about the proposed purchase of Coyle Cassidy High School. She stated that she would like to know what the purpose of the purchase will be. She stated that she has heard that the City wants to dispose of a lot of property and now they are doing the reverse by buying property. She stated that this does not make sense to her. She also stated that she visited the Parks and Recreation Building early today to attend their meeting. She stated that she arrived a few minutes early to the meeting and had to wait out in the parking lot prior to the meeting starting.  2 She suggested to their Committee to have their meetings at City Hall where it is more comfortable. She stated that the condition of that building does not allow people with disabilities access to attend the meetings. She expressed concern that other City buildings that hold meetings may not be accessible to people with disabilities. Mayor O'Connell stated that her office will be addressing her comments and they are working on getting everyone here to City Hall. David Littlefield, 192 Erin Road, Taunton, stated that he would like to support the motion that Estele Borges made to have the DIRB board meetings and ADA board meetings televised as there needs to be accountability. He spoke about a situation where a farm was recently approved and a picture of his handicapped father in a wheelchair was being passed around and it was taken out of context. He stated that it was vicious and feels it was an attack. He also stated that he has looked into the minutes for these boards and some are not available and these need to be taken as well. He stated that he knows Mayor O'Connell has addressed this with Councilor Borges and they are working on it, but sooner than later would probably be better. He stated that he would like to sit down with Mayor O'Connell to discuss this and that he would like an apology from the DIRB for passing around the picture exploiting his handicapped father-in-law. Hearing: On the petition of the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the acceptance of Steve Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Bryan Drive and Manken Road as public ways in the City of Taunton. Motion was made to open the hearing. So Voted. Councilor Sanders recused himself from the discussion as he has property on Steve Drive. Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that at their regularly scheduled meeting held on May 4, 2023 the Taunton Planning Board voted to send a positive recommendation to the Municipal Council to accept Bryan Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Manken Road and Steve Drive as public ways in the City. Motion was made to receive and place on file the above listed communication. So Voted. Mike Patenaude, City Engineer, spoke about the final acceptance of these four (4) roads. He stated that these four (4) roads have been under construction for the last fifty (50) years and they are at the point now where the construction has ceased and this is now an opportunity for them to be accepted and make them public ways. Mayor O'Connell asked for Mr. Patenaude to explain the benefits of this for the City and the neighborhood. Mr. Patenaude stated that the benefit to the City is that they can add additional Chapter 90 funding and also address any of the issues they have with the roadways. Mr. Patenaude stated that the benefit to the neighborhood would be that the City is able to address the roadways. Councilor Borges stated that during the Committee on Public Property meeting this evening, they discussed the acquisition of two lots that were being donated, parcel 80-45 and parcel 80-4 7. She stated that they accepted this with the condition that the funds from the sale would go back to the development and to make the sidewalks a priority. Motion was made to open public input for this hearing. So Voted. No one spoke during public input. Motion was made to close public input and accept the following streets: Bryan Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Manken Road and Steve Drive as public ways. So Voted. Motion was made to close the hearing and excuse the City Engineer. So Voted. Motion was made to refer the Communications from the Mayor at the end of this evening's general meeting. So Voted.  3 Appointments: Appointment of Lisette Miranda to the Taunton Cultural Council to fulfill the unexpired term for Eileen Mann which will be expiring in October 2023. Motion was made to move approval. So Voted. Reappointment of Jason Roomes to the Election Commission for a term of four (4) years expiring in June 2027. Motion was made to move approval. So Voted. Reappointment of Debra Ann Botellio to the Conservation Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring July 2026. Motion was made to move approval. So Voted. Reappointment of Alison Rosa as a Commissioner for the Taunton Housing Authority for a term of five (5) years expiring July 2028. Motion was made to move approval. So Voted. Communications (rom Citv Officers: Com. from the Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 1141 County St. to allow a multifamily development consisting of 286 units across four (4) buildings with 475 parking spaces and 4,900 sq. ft. of a standalone retail building, submitted by Alliance Realty Partners owned by 1141 County St, LLC. The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:30am in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 141 Oak St. at which time the application shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 5:30pm at 15 Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Motion was made to receive and place on file and to have this meeting televised. So Voted. On discussion, Councilor Coute inquired to the City Solicitor if this will require a special permit. The City Solicitor stated that additional zoning relief may be needed but he was not specifically sure at this time. Com. from the Assistant City Solicitor stating that the Law Department is requesting the opportunity to meeting with the Municipal Council in executive session regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Motion was made to refer to the Council President. So Voted. Com. from the Assistant City Solicitor stating that the Law Department together with the office of the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer has successfully negotiated an Intent to Purchase Agreement with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River, a Corporation Sole, owners of the former Coyle & Cassidy High School located at 2 Hamilton St. (Parcel 55- 2) & 42 Adams St. (Parcel 54-302) Taunton which has previously been discussed with the Council. The first step in proceeding with the Notice of Intent and preparing a Purchase and Sale Agreement is a Determination of Uniqueness required by M.G.L. Ch. 30B Sec. 16(e) to alleviate the requirement of a request for proposals. Motion was made to approve the Determination of Uniqueness for this property. So Voted. Motion was made to refer to the Council as a Whole to approve the purchase of the above real estate subject to terms of an acceptable Purchase and Sale Agreement and the appropriation of the necessary funds. So Voted.  4 Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the Finance Department would like the opportunity to present the Fiscal Year 2023 End of Year Report and Capital Program Update. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted. Communications from Citizens: Com. from Brad Fitzgerald, P.E., SFG Associates, Inc. requesting approval for a sewer extension on Marvel Street to service a proposed residential dwelling to be built on 0 Marvel Street, Map 91, Lots 170 & 192. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and invite the DPW Commissioner in for a discussion next week. 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 for the Committee on Finance and Salaries, the Committee on Solid Waste and the Committee on Public Property. Councilor Sanders has recused himself from the vote on the Committee on Public Property. So Voted. Councilor Sanders stated that he wanted to reflect the vote taken during the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills, which was not to pursue a reduction in plastic bag usage and take the matter out of the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills and off-list it. He stated that he would like to ask for an opportunity to vote separately on this to ratify this decision. Motion was made for Council to support the Committee's recommendation to not move forward with a plastic bag ban. On a roll call vote, four (4) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Coute, Pottier, McCaul and Dooner). Four Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Quintal, Sanders, Borges and Duarte). Councilor Postell was absent. So Voted. Motion was made for reconsideration next week. So Voted. Unfinished Business: NONE. Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Ordered That, At a Committee of the Council as a Whole meeting of the Municipal Council, held on June 20, 2023, the Municipal Council voted to accept Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 11 OA, Officers and Employees of Cities, Towns and Districts; Office Hours on Saturday. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell was absent. So Voted. Ordered That, At a Committee on Police and License meeting of the Municipal Council held on June 27, 2023, the Municipal Council voted to accept Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 12 Licenses authorizing sale of beverages to be drunk on  5 premises; veterans' organizations, corporations, etc.; suspension or revocation; hours of sale; liqueurs and cordials; liquor legal liability insurance requirement On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Postell was absent. So Voted. New Business: Councilor Pottier requested that the street sweeper clean the City parking lots as there is glass in a number of them. Motion was made to revert back to Communications from the Mayor. So Voted. Communications from the Mayor: Mayor O'Connell stated that in light of recent events at multiple commission and board meetings, she would like to take a moment to emphasize the importance of maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct at all board and commission meetings. She stated that as elected or appointed officials it is expected of all of us to conduct ourselves in a professional manner and treat people who appear before us with respect and courtesy and we should always strive to foster an environment of respect, inclusion and trust. Mayor O'Connell stated that we have a special presentation this evening. She stated that they are honored to issue a proclamation in honor of Cape Verdean Independence Day. She stated that July 5, 2023 marked the 4gth anniversary of Cape Verdean Independence Day, which commemorates their independence from Portugal in 1975. She stated that Taunton is very fortunate to be home to a large Cape Verdean community. She stated that the Cape Verdean motto is "unity, work, progress". She stated that the diversity of our community makes us strong and when we are working together we make great progress. Mayor O'Connell read the Cape Verdean Independence Day proclamation. Mayor O'Connell invited Alison Rosa to the podium and issued her a proclamation. She stated that Ms. Rosa is a commissioner on the Taunton Housing Authority and the founder of RosAbility. Ms. Rosa expressed her gratitude to the Mayor for her opportunity to serve as a commissioner on the Taunton Housing Authority and her acknowledgement of Cape Verdean Independence Day. Mayor O'Connell invited Jay Paulo, President of the Cape Verdean Association, to the podium and issued him a proclamation. Mr. Paulo spoke about the history of the Cape Verdean Association and their impact of the Cape Verdean community. Mayor O'Connell issued a proclamation to Maria Miranda, owner of Guchanya Bakery. Mayor O'Connell issued a proclamation to Josie Monteiro, owner of Island Cafe. Mayor O'Connell issued a proclamation to Tracy Teixeira, owner of Cabo Green Cafe. Mayor O'Connell invited State Representative Carol Doherty to the podium. Ms. Doherty spoke about her recent trip to Cape Verde and her Cape Verdean heritage on her father's side. Ms. Doherty issued a citation from the State House of Representatives to Mr. Paulo and Ms. Rosa on behalf of the Cape Verdean Association. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 P.M.  6 A true copy: Attest: JLL/MAF  7 City of Taunton Municipal Council July 11, 2023 The Committee on Finance and Salaries 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 Phillip Duarte, Chairman Councilor David Pottier Councilor John McCaul ~ LV Also Present: Ian Fortes, City Auditor --1 --< ~-,. ~ ".-~ ::tt Gill Enos, Budget Director ·- 'it~M :r: r- j-_:; f"l1 ~·-rro Patrick Dello Russo, CFO (") d :DrJ co X- Christine Clymens, Treasurer-Collector -! :z: v}< -< n :r )> ,,.., rii The meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM. r t'"'1 > .. ,.,, 1,0 ~ ::.. 0 Cf f"i'l'i' .s:: 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 amounto/$1,431,816.60. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to approve the FY23 accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$1,869,929.20. So voted. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to approve the FY24 accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$5, 735,278.50. So voted. 2. Meet with the City Auditor to discuss year-end transfers. Mr. Fortes reviewed the list of year-end budgetary transfers to eliminate any deficits as legally obligated. Budgetary transfers totaled $2,694,545.65. Mr. Pottier asked about the health insurance account surplus and Mr. Enos indicated that they had budgeted for the worst case scenario. Mr. Pottier also asked for clarification on the transfer to trust which Mr. Enos stated would be included in the next category of fund transfers. Mr. Fortes explained the requested fund transfers which totaled $1,863, 769 .30. Several of the requests were discussed. One of the requests was for a transfer due to a surplus in parking that would go back to the Parking Commission in the amount of $82,022.37. The Title 5 program and the HR Worker's Comp fund were in deficit so a transfer from the  8 general fund was requested. Additionally, $500,000 was requested to fund the worker's comp fund which would be rolled over into FY24. $824,131 was requested from the General Fund to the DIP fund. $250,000 was requested from the General Fund to establish the Septic Loan Revolving account. $12,298.40 was requested to be transferred from the Public Safety Stabilization Fund to the Capital Project Fund. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to approve both the budgetary and.fund transfers as presented So voted. 3. Meet with the Finance Department for a quarterly investment and collection update. Ms. Clymens gave a presentation on FY23 revenue and collections. The real estate tax was at 98% collected. Motor vehicle excise tax collection was at over 100% since it includes payments for some FY22 bills as well. There were 23 6 parcels in tax title at the end of FY23. Police details saw an 86% collection rate in FY23 and towing fees an 88% collection rate. There was a $6 Million surplus over estimated revenue. Ms. Clymens updated the Council on payment platforms being rolled out and indicated that Taunton is the first city in MA to have contactless card payments and digital wallet. Police detail payments and parking tickets payments can now be made online. She stated that there has been a dramatic increase in the income from interest and she stated that funds are kept in 10 banks with an average yield of 4.35%. Ms. Clymens touched on market conditions and indicated that this was a volatile first half. Mr. Pottier asked if there was data available on what was billed in FY23 that was uncollected. Ms. Clymens will follow up. He asked about the guidelines for placing properties in tax title and Ms. Clymens explained that there need to be no payments for at least a year. Properties are prioritized based on value. Mr. Pottier requested a report on who is outstanding for details as well as a report on details of the miscellaneous revenue category. Mr. Dello Russo stated that miscellaneous revenue includes HCA payments, payment from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, and monies from the opioid settlement. Mr. Pottier asked if credit card fees are passed along and Ms. Clymens confirmed. Councilor Quintal asked that burial permits and death certificates be considered for online payments and Ms. Clymens stated that they are starting with the Treasurer-Collector's Office then going to the Clerk so will be adding functions. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Mr. McCaul to adjourn and excuse the parties with the Council's thanks at 5:58 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUL 11 2023 IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ~· t' CtJJklu-_. Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees Committee on Finance and Salaries 0 TS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. July 11, 2023 Page2oj2 RK K0/A1 ~/-  9 City of Taunton Municipal Council July 11, 2023 The Committee on Solid Waste 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 Estele Borges, Chairman Councilor David Pottier Councilor Kelly Dooner Councilor Christopher Coute Members Absent: Councilor Jeffrey Postell I i l -~ r---._, ,·;:. (-'i _...... _,,,•-; ·"< Also Present: Patrick Della Russo, CFO c-, Fred Comaglia, DPW Commissioner I! )>.' s;:; .~~· 1.•- !'.,::::; 1-- ~r~ i~t3 ::.1J .:....-~J () :::.;n Katherine Nunes, Director of Capital Projects -~ .;,:;: -I :;:n:::.,... -< ~: {.n< ("") 3; u ofi'' .-. r > -tiO ri ...., The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM. ~ ('") ~ C) rrt (J1 1. Meet to discuss recycling at condominiums. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded by Ms. Dooner to invite in the CFO and other interested parties. So voted. Commissioner Comaglia showed a plan for Land's End Condominiums from 1985 when it was first built. He indicated that in 2017 when the agreement was reached with Allied Waste and they rolled out carts and automatic recycling the City opted to maintain the current policy which provides curbside trash and recycling pickup for single family through 4 family units. Each condo unit is treated as a single unit within the City's regulations and the intention was to continue to provide this service to the complex. However, the complex did not want the 96 gallon carts so opted out of the program in October of2017. Mr. Comaglia explained that the complex does not provide an adequate outlet for the automated pickup. There is residential parking in front of each unit so drivers would need to walk between and around the vehicles. Curbside recycling would not be easily accommodated at this location. Mr. Comaglia stated that they are proposing to offer a drop off option for recycling which will be during the convenience center hours: Wednesday and Friday, 7am-lpm and Saturday 8am-3pm. Mr. Pottier stated that not only does he live there, he is on the board at Land's End and they have moved the trash to common areas. He asked if other complexes receive curbside recycling services and Mr. Comaglia confirmed. Mr. Comaglia stated that trucks have difficulty  10 navigating this site. Mr. Pottier asked for more information on the proposed drop off option. Ms. Nunes stated that things are ready to go. They will be checking IDs and making sure there aren't issues with contamination. Mr. Pottier asked when the flyer is coming out and Ms. Nunes stated that she expects it in the next week. Details were summarized. The convenience center is located at 340 East Britannia Street and hours are Wednesday and Friday, 7-1 and Saturday, 8-3. Plastics, paper, metals, glass can be brought there. Cardboard can also be brought there but will need to be separated. Mr. Pottier suggested a separate bin for nickel cans with proceeds to a charity. Motion by Mr. Pottier and seconded Ms. Dooner to excuse the parties with thanks and adjourn the meeting at 6: 18 PM So voted. CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JUL 1 I 2023 ,~/ t Cfat_A-L- IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. Committee on Solid Waste July 11, 2023 Page2oj2  11 City of Taunton Municipal Council July 11, 2023 The Committee on the Ordinances and Enrolled Bills The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 0 780 in thefB Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. ~ -~ :t;.. <- Members Present: Councilor Barry Sanders, Chairman a::: :ir'. Fl Councilor Kelly Dooner (") ~ 0 _, -I z Councilor John McCaul -< "() (") ::t r fT1 ~ J>" .-. :.:ti: 0 The meeting was called to order at 6:22 PM. en 1. Meet for further discussion on a proposed ordinance to reduce use of single use plastic bags. Councilor Sanders explained that this was on the agenda two weeks ago but was postponed due to the lengthy meeting that evening. His intern, Mark Doherty, had done a research project on the topic and had intended to present at that meeting but was unavailable this evening. Mr. Sanders showed a narrated power point presentation by Mr. Doherty. This highlighted the environmental impacts of plastic bags, impact of plastic bag reductions on local economics, cost and effectiveness of plastic bag ordinances, and touched on unintended consequences. Councilor Dooner gave her thanks to Mr. Doherty for his presentation but stated that her opinion remains the same and she does not wish to put another restriction on businesses. I Councilor McCaul read a statement outlining some research on the topic. He indicated that paper bags generate 4 times the carbon emissions of plastic bags. Cotton totes are equivalent to 327 plastic bags. When California banned plastic bags, there was a 0.4% reduction in waste so there was virtually no impact. He suggested that cities should redirect their efforts to addressing massive municipal waste issues. Mr. McCaul spoke about contamination in reusable bags with bacteria such as coliform or E.coli. He stated that 97% of reusable bag users never wash their bags allowing diseases to spread. He spoke of the difficulty in recycling reusable bags and surmised that plastic bags are a better choice. He indicated that this information came from Brian Chen a Consumer Tech reporter for the New York Times. Councilor Coute stated that he believes that the video only shows one side of the argument. He does not believe that banning plastic bags would be good for the business community and he believes there is also a negative impact to the environment from reusable bags. He stated that he will not be supporting this effort.  12 Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to not approve banning plastic bags and remove from the file. Councilors McCaul and Dooner voted yes. The Chair voted no. The motion passed 2-1. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded Mr. McCaul to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 PM So voted. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF TAUNTON JUL 11 2023 1JldQ~,-A_/~• aa~ 1 M~g1~ ;rC~arke IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Clerk of Council Committees ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, FOUR (4) COUNCILORS VOTED IN FAVOR (COUNCILORS COUTE, POTTIER, MCCAUL AND DOONER). FOUR .COUNCILORS VOTED IN OPPOSITION (COUNCILORS QUINTAL, SANDERS, BORGES AND DUARTE). COUNCILOR POSTELL WAS ABSENT. SO VOTED. MOTION WAS MADE R RECONSIDERATION NEXT WEEK. SO VOTED. RK){~ Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills July JI, 2023 Page2of2  13 City of Taunton Municipal Council July 11, 2023 The Committee on Public Property 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 Christopher Coute, Chairman Councilor John McCaul Councilor Estele Borges ... ;. ,...._,, ~ Councilor Lawrence Quintal C-:;) r...i Councilor Kelly Dooner \ ......{ :;::-. 'u.J <- ......... ~ ·~< ~·•, :JJ F ;-,.:: f'rl Also Present: Attorney Matt Costa, City Solicitor \CJ i '-·~ '"r1 CJ ::1.,:; rt1 _J :;t:. :._. 0 Michael Patneaude, City Engineer -; -< :z. ,.n< ' rri David Chaves, 186 Ashleigh Terrace '"() 0 3: ..,,o .-. ("") r tT1 > "'1"\ ~ 0 n ("ti ?I( CJ1 The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM. 1. Meet to discuss the potential acquisition of two parcels on Ashleigh Terrace: Assessors' parcels 80-45 and 80-47. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Ms. Dooner to invite in the Law Department. So voted. Attorney Costa explained that this request is related to the hearing to accept Steve Drive, Ashleigh Terrace, Bryan Drive and Manken Road. This goes back to the 70s when this subdivision was approved. These two parcels are from the last phase in approximately 2000. Attorney Costa distributed a plan that showed the two lots in question. There is a covenant on these two lots which means that nothing can be done with them until the roads are accepted. If the City accepts the roads, these lots will be given to the City. There is significant work needed on the roads and the value of the lots will not be sufficient to complete that work. If the City accepts the roads, the lots will be released to the City so the City has the option to accept the two lots and then to sell. Councilor Coute asked if it is possible to earmark the proceeds from the sale of the properties to the road improvements and Mr. Costa stated that he believes that the funds will go to the general fund. Mr. Coute stated that he would hate to see those lots be released and then have nothing go to those roads. Mr. Costa explained that the Planning Board had voted to access the bond funds of$41,141 from phase I and $98,845 from phase 2.  14 Councilor McCaul expressed his opinion that the money should be earmarked for the repair of the roads there. Councilor Borges asked ifthere is a cost estimate to repair the road and Attorney Costa did not have that information but it would exceed the value of the lots. A letter from neighbor Stacy Sousa Royer of 51 Manken Road was read. She indicated that she and the other neighbors hope that these lots would only be used for single family homes. Mr. Coute agreed that this should be restricted to single family homes and Mr. Costa stated that the Planning Board had the same intent. Councilor Quintal stated that he would support this with the stipulation that the lots are only for single family home use. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Ms. Dooner to invite in the City Engineer. So voted. Mr. Coute asked Mr. Patneaude how much it would cost to fix that road. While he didn't know the exact cost, he stated it would be substantially more than $500,000. Mr. Coute asked him his opinion on the best use of the funds and Mr. Patneaude suggested paving. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to accept parcels 80-45 and 80-47. This motion was withdrawn. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. Quintal to open public input. So voted. David Chaves of 186 Ashleigh Terrace state~ that the road needs sidewalks and this should be the priority. He also expressed his opinion that if the parcels are sold, the money should come back to the City and no one else should profit. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to close public input. So voted. Mr. Costa stated that ifthe City sells the lots, 100% of the proceeds would come to the City. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to move forward with acquiring parcels 80- 45 and 80-47 with the stipulation that these lots should only be used for single family homes and the money from the sale should come directly to the City and no one else. Those funds should be used in that development with a priority on the sidewalks. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. McCaul that the City Engineer provide a cost estimate assessment analysis ofthat development with a budget of approximately $5 00, 000 and also provide a list ofneeds for those roads. So voted. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 PM So voted. Committee on Public Property July 11, 2023 Page2of3  15 CITY OF TAUNTON JUL I I 2023 Respectfully submitted, IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 0i/JAe~ [ ~lt~v Mag~'fld. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. COUNCILOR SANDERS RECUSED IDMSELF FROM THE VOTE. Committee on Public Property July 11, 2023 Page3of3  16 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#40 FY 2023 5& ~ (}OfUZCii.....................!31.~~--~-~L~-~~-~-························ 20.............. &~Yhd THE FOLLOWING BUDGETARY TRANSFERS TOTALING TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY FIVE CENTS ($2,694,545.65) BE AND HEREBY ARE TRANSFERRED. $4,791.81 from Law Expenses (01-151-5200-5304) to Law Salaries (01-151-5100-5150) $127.81 from Info Technology Expenses (01-155-5200-5320) to Info Technology Salaries (01-155-5100-5141) $37,557.85 from OECD Expenses (01-182-5200-5793) to OECD Salaries (01-182-5100-5107) $7,981.56 from Parking Commission Expenses (01-197-5200-5253) to Parking Commission Salaries (01-197- 5100-5119) $3,486.55 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to Animal Control Salaries (01-292-5100-5107) $3,830.43 from Street & Ways Salaries (01-422-5100-5109) to Streets & Ways Expenses (01-422-5200-5230) $11,959.29 from Snow & Ice Capital (01-423-5300-5870) to Snow & Ice Salaries (01-423-5100-5130) $188,040.71 from Snow & Ice Capital (01-423-5300-5870) to Snow & Ice Expenses (01-423-5200-5239) $20,257.81 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to Snow & Ice Expenses (01-423-5200-5239) $288,160.66 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to Trash Expenses (01-433-5200-53 77) $1,830.86 from Human Resources Expenses (01-549-5200-5305) to Human Resources Salaries (01-549-5100- 5100) $13,222.67 from Park & Rec Expenses (01-630-5200-5298) to Park & Rec Salaries (01-630-5100-5109) $50.00 from Historic Commission Expenses (01-690-5200-5420) to Historic Commission Salaries (01-690-5100- 5118) $243,781.00 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to State Assessments ~xpenses (01-820-5200- 5638) $16,362.67 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5:178) to Disability Retirement Expenses (01-916- 5200-5790) . $1,603.07 from Risk Management Expenses (01-945-5200-5740) to Risk Management Salaries (01-945-5100- 5100) · $663,580.58 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to Transfer to Trust (01-990-5960-5968) . $363,759.32 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to Transfer to Spec Rev (01-991-5960-5961) $824,131.00 from Health Insurance Expenses (01-914-5200-5178) to Transfer to Agency (01-998-5960-5961) $30.00 from Water-Debt Prin Expenses (60-750-5900-5950) to Water - Debt Int Expenses (60-751-5900-5984) ................................................................ tff'k£.  17 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#41 FY 2023 ~ ~ (JOfL/ZCii.....................:!.!!.~.Y...~}.~.~-~~-~-·····················..· 20.............. THE FOLLOWING FUND TRANSFERS TOTALING ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY NINE DOLLARS AND THIRTY CENTS ($1,863,769.30) BE AND HEREBY ARE TRANSFERRED: $82,022.3 7 from General Fund Transfer to Special Revenue (01-991-5960-5961) to Parking Garage Transfer from General Fund (24-197-6405-4971) $31,736.95 from General Fund Transfer to Special Revenue (01-991-5960-5961) to OECD Transfer from General Fund (27-182-6742-4971) $163,580.58 from General Fund Transfer to Trust (01-990-5900-5968) to Human Resources Transfer from General Fund (84-912-8017-4971) $500,000.00 from General Fund Transfe,r to Trust (01-990-5960-5968) to Human Resources Transfer from General Fund (84-912-8017-4971) $824, 131.00 from General Fund Transfer to Agency (01-998-5960-5961) to Treastµ"er Transfer from General Fund (89-145-8909-4971) $250,000.00 from General Fund Transfer to Special Revenue (01-991-5960-5961) to OECD Transfer from General Fund (25-182-6569-4971) $12,298.40 from Building Transfer to Capital Projects (84-493-8026-5963) to Building Transfer from Trust (34-4900-4976-493-06) ................................................................ tif7k£.