City Council

City ofrtaunton 9dunicipa[Council9deeting 9dinutes City 1fa[[, 15 Summer Street, rtaunton, 9d)I In tne Cnester ~ 9dartin 9dunicipaCCouncil Cnam6ers - 9dinutes, Pe6ruary 27, 2024 at 7.·00 O'cCoc~/P.9d. Cl'Cetfge of)f.{{egiance ~gufar :Meeting Councifor :M.cCau{presitfing <Prayer was offerea 6y Councifor :M.cCau{ )f. moment of silence was offereafor tfie passing of ~n Sy{via, tne fatfier-in-faw of Parmer Cnief ofStaff, P.a Correira. <Present at roCl caClwere: Councifors (])ooner, (])uarte, Cl'oste[[, Quinta~ Sanders, :Martin, (]Jorges ana:M.cCauC Councifor Cl'ottier was a6sent. Record of February 20, 2024 meeting was read by title and approved. So Voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. No one spoke during public input. Tim Curtin, 5 Scadding Street, Taunton, sent a request to speak concerning the use of abandoned land, but he was not present at the meeting during public input. Hearing: NONE. Communications from the Mayor: Councilor McCaul stated that the Bristol Plymouth Student Embassadors and DECA members are hosting a live pro-wrestling event on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 6:00pm until 8:30pm at Bristol Plymouth High School. Appointments: Appointment of Tracey Heger, 35 Pilgrim Village Road, Unit #802, Taunton to serve as the Mayor's designee on the Board of Director's for Citizens for Citizens, Inc. to fulfill the unexpired term of Mary Ann Riva which expires in August 2024. Motion was made to approve. So Voted. Communications from City Officers: Com. from the Police Chief requesting that the Municipal Council, as the appointing authority for police officers in the City of Taunton, request a certification for the positions of Captain, Lieutenant and two sergeants. Motion was made to approve. So Voted.  2 Com. from the City Solicitor stating that as a result of the passing of Manuel Spencer, a seat on the Planning Board has become vacant. A review of the certified election results indicates that William Fitzgerald, Jr. is the next highest vote recipient. As such, the special legislation creating an elected Planning Board requires that the Council appoint William Fitzgerald, Jr. to the open Planning Board seat. Therefore, the Mayor and the Law Department request that the Council proceed with the appointment of William Fitzgerald, Jr. pursuant to Chapter 108 of the Acts and Resolves of 1994. Motion was made to appoint William Fitzgerald, Jr. to the Planning Board pursuant to Chapter 108 of the Acts and Resolves of 1994. So Voted. Communications from Citizens: NONE. Petitions: Pole Location Petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place five (5) new sole manholes, associated conduits and transformer to be located on John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing. So Voted. Committee Reports: Motion was made for Committee Reports to be read by title and approved. So Voted. Recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in Committee Reports. So Voted. Unfinished Business: NONE. Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: NONE. New Business: NONE. List o(Documents and Other Exhibits: • Agenda • Mayor's List of Upcoming Community Events-February 27, 2024 Meeting adjourned at 7:06 P.M. A true copy: Attest: JLL/MAT  3 City of Taunton Municipal Council February 27, 2024 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 Estele Borges Councilor Scott Martin n ~ ~ -! The meeting was called to order at 5 :41 PM. -f l> ..,, n::O -< rn c:: co rl'l I z N "10 ·~ --1 ::.orri 1. Approve minutes from February 20, 2024. CJ ...!) :x:·- ~ -! ::z: (,/:;< -< )> f""1 Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve. So voted.P. ::r ~o ,.,., l> 9 ...,, - ::0 ("") .• ::;ir;: &:° rT1 2. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the payroll warrant in the amount o/$1,416,934.15. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount of $2,335,801.62. So voted. 3. Meet to discuss the request from the Building Department to pay a prior year bill. Mr. Duarte read the letter from Mr. Carmichael explaining the request. The transfer will be in the amount of $352.18 from 01-492-5200-5599 to 01-492-5520-5999. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn at 5:43 P.M So voted. List ofDocuments and Otlter Exhibits Used: The Committee on Finance and Salaries Meeting Minutes from 2/20/24 Payroll Warrant #137 Bill Invoice Warrant #136 List of items over $100,000 Letter from Chris Carmichael dated 2/13/24  4 CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, FEB. 2 7 2024 IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ~[:-~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees ORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. T./~"-U'RLl'-L.t:~ Committee on Finance and Salaries February 27, 2024 Page2of2  5 City of Taunton Municipal Council February 27, 2024 The Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills 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 Phillip Duarte Also Present: Lisa Bond, First Assistant City Solicitor CJ ~ -1 The meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM. ~ -i -< :;p. "Tl n;o c z f"T"I c::o r-ri rio 'C"°) -j N ?.1 f'11 0 ..D :::i::.:..- 1. Approve minutes from February 13, 2024. -i :z: v;< -< ".::)1'1 0 :r l> :...io }> Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. Duarte to approve. So voted;; 9 "'Tl :::c CJ ::ii;; .,f: rt1 2. Meet with Law Department to review changes to cannabis ordinances including: There was discussion on matter "p" (below) regarding fingerprinting. Mr. Sanders stated that he had spoken to Detective Rutherford and that they are ready to move forward on this. In Ordinances, 298-9 is an Ordinance regarding people who are fingerprinted and the police would like to add managers of cannabis establishments and livery drivers. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to refer the change to the fingerprinting Ordinance to the Law Department to prepare/or afirst reading. So voted. a. Request to meet with the law department and building commissioner for an update on the status of all cannabis retail licenses/projects Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. b. Review proposal to have marijuana companies report on status of building projects every 180 days Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted.  6 c. Request to meet with the law department to discuss HCA's related to deliveries and the fees received for all deliveries both inside Taunton and outside of Taunton Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. d. Meet to discuss the request from the Assessor to add a condition to future Cannabis HCAs that assessors be given right to an annual inspection Matter was to remain in file and invite the assessors in the future. e. Request a discussion on requiring all cannabis retail licenses and/or HCA's to present a business plan with all applications Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. Ms. Borges suggested this be left in the Committee. So voted. f. Request a discussion on the process for approving marijuana managers Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. g. Meet to discuss implementing marijuana odor control plans and mitigation No action taken. h. For marijuana companies, meet to discuss the calculation of impact fees particularly on 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 application No action taken. I. Meet to discuss the policies to be considered to comply with the new marijuana business social equity requirements No action taken. Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills February 27, 2024 Page2of4  7 J. Discuss marijuana related businesses licensing procedure and number No action taken. k. Meet with the Law Department to discuss regulation changes related to cannabis compliance Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. 1. Meet to discuss new CCC rules and regulations and their effect on Taunton Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. m. Discuss the letter from Jamie Kelley regarding odor mitigation Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. n. Discuss the timing of applications for marijuana retailer renewals to mirror liquor license renewals to be submitted 30 days prior to the expiration No action taken. o. Discuss the letter from Kyra Fernandez (HTC Trinity LLC) requesting an ordinance allowing priority applicants at least two years to obtain licensure and become operational Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to remove from the file. So voted. p. Discuss fingerprinting for livery and marijuana licensing This matter was discussed at the beginning of the meeting. See above. Attorney Bond provided a draft ordinance and HCA waiver. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Ms. Dooner to consolidate all remaining items into a single item ofrevising relevant cannabis ordinances, to take the draft provided by the Law Department under advisement, and return in two weeks. So voted. Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills February 27, 2024 Page 3 of4  8 Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded Ms. Dooner to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 PM So voted. List of Documents and Other Exhibits Used: Draft Ordinance on recreational marijuana establishments Draft waiver of Host Community Agreement CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, FEB. 2 7 2024 IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ~1£.~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees PORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. vfA/1-~R'''-'L. f{GfF Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills Febrnmy 27, 2024 Page 4 o/4  9 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#20 FY 2024 ~ ~ 6°0iUUd'. . . . . . . . . . .!';~.12r..~~r.:r..7..7.,..i9.H................. 20.............. The sum of three hundred fifty tWo dollars and eighteen cents ($352.18) be and hereby is transferred as follows: From: 01-492-5200-5599 (Building Department) To: 01-492-5520-5999 (Prior Year) ..........................................................:..... Ck£.