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City ofrtaunton :M.unicipa{Council:Meeting :Minutes City Jfa{{, 15 Summer Street, rtaunton, 5\()1 In tne Cnester ~ :Martin :M.unicipa{Council Cfi.am6ers :Minutes, Septem6er 10, 2024 at 7:01 0 1cCoc~/P.:M.. CJ'kd'ge of.ftJkgiance ~guCar :Meeting :Mayor Snaunna L. O'Conne[[presUfing CFrayer was offerea 6y tne :Mayor :Mayor 0 'Conne[[ offerea a moment of siknce for (]Qcfiara Cl'ari.§r, a CifeCong <rauntonian. 1Ce was tne 6efwea nus6ana of CR.psemarie (J)o{[y CJ'ari.§r, wfio passea away tnis past :Marcfi. 1Ce was tfie fatfier of (J)onna Laranjo of <Taunton Cl'u6Cic Scnoou ana tfie grantffatfier of<Taunton Cl'oCice Sergeant, :Matt Laranjo. :Mayor O'Conne[[ offerea a moment of siknce for Jose :MoCina, wno passea away on Septem6er 6, 2024 witn nis famify 6y nis side. :Mr. :MoCina was empfoyea 6y tfie City's Cl'arR..,ana ~creation (J)epartment for many years. Cl'resent at ro[[ ca[[were: Councifors (J)ooner, (J)uarte, Quinta~ Sanders, Cl'ottier, :Martin, (}Jorges ana:McCaul Councifor CJ'oste{[ was a6sent. Record of September 3, 2024 meeting was read by title and approved. So Voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. Jennifer Elsinger, 179 Fremont St., Taunton, discussed the proposed auction of the land located at 745 John Hancock Road. She discussed when residential and industrial zones mix, it brings noise, pollution and safety hazards. She stated that neighborhoods deserve appropriate buffers from industry. She stated that the wetlands and wildlife deserve to be protected. She stated that the property was purchased by the City in 2009 with the purpose of creating a trash facility, however, the DEP determined that operations could not commence due to the presence of wetlands on the property. She also discussed concerns of the exposure to the CSX train lines that have recently increased activity. Ms. Eslinger submitted a copy of the letter she read to the City Clerk. Maureen Mosher, 245 Powderhom Drive, Taunton, submitted a petition to stop the sale of 745 John Hancock Road with 36 signatures to the City Clerk. Ms. Mosher discussed that she had requested any communication regarding 745 John Hancock Road from City Hall. She stated that during the meeting of the Committee on Public Property on July 18, 2023, it was noted multiple times that 77E Prince Henry Drive was not meant to be developed, however, it was still pushed through to surplus. She stated that although, 77E Prince Henry Drive is not the same parcel, it is on the same land as 745 John Hancock  2 Road. She discussed that this is the last buffer between their homes and industry. She stated that it was discussed during the meeting of the Committee on Public Property that this land will generate $70,000 per year in tax revenue. Pegi Conte, 57 Lakeview Place, Taunton, stated that Craig Demoura, Councilor McCaul as well as herself, have put a lot of time into keeping Lake Sabbatia clean. She stated that they were meeting monthly, however, it has been over a year since their last meeting. She requested that they get back to attending the meetings. She stated that Mr. DeMoura can provide information on what is happening. She expressed gratitude to the Taunton Police Department for being there as much as they have promised. Craig DeMoura, 1 Sabbatia Lane, Taunton, stated he has been present for every treatment and that he has not seen anyone from the City there when the project is going on. He stated that they have other information on this matter and they would like to have the meetings continued with either the previous team or with Conservation. John Augustine, 59 Linden Street, Unit 312, Taunton, stated that they will be having a neighborhood crime watch meeting on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:00am until 11 :OOam. He extended an invitation to their meeting to the Council and the Mayor. Rachelle Boucher, 320 Crane Avenue South, Taunton, discussed that she is concerned that the City is putting a monetary value on the health of the residents. She stated that due to the close proximity of 745 John Hancock Road to her residence, as well as other homes in the neighborhood, she is concerned about pollution and possible land contamination. She stated that her niece was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer and that Dana Farber informed her that cancer has a strong link to plastic. She stated that her ex-husband was also diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of leukemia and was told that his cancer has a strong link to environmental contamination and plastic. Tyler Mosher, 245 Powderhorn Drive, Taunton, discussed that the parcel on John Hancock Road is a buffer between the Industrial Park and their neighborhood. He stated that the parcel was put through to surplus based on flawed criteria that does not take into account the highest and best use of this property. He discussed the impact that developing this land will have on the community. Robert Brown, 64 Grace Meadow Drive, Taunton, stated that he worked at Rand McNally for 30 years and heard that apartments will potentially be put in this area. He discussed his concern that they buried hazardous waste in barrels in that area. Robert Harding, 240 Powderhorn Drive, Taunton, discussed the deaths that have taken place in their neighborhood and is concerned that this was a result of the Industrial Park burying barrels. He discussed the importance of having a buffer zone. Louise Glass, 12 Spring Street, Taunton, discussed her concern for the citywide deforestation and over-building, as well as their negative impacts. Deborah Carr, 175 Partridge Circle, Taunton, stated that she would encourage a member of the Council to refer all of these sales back to the Committee on Public Property. She  3 stated that each property should be reviewed and they should determine why they are selling the property. She stated that an overwhelming concern she has heard is that no one was notified about this. She stated that although there may not have been a legal requirement, there is a moral responsibility to let the neighbors of these properties know that this is what the Council is intending to do and letting them give input. Charles Fitzsimmons, 59 Powderhorn Drive, Taunton, discussed the history of the ownership of 745 John Hancock Road. He stated that the City owned this parcel through the Taunton Municipal Light Plant. He stated that the Taunton Municipal Light Plant decided to sell this parcel for approximately $35,000 to an investor in Norton, however he sold the property for $2,800,000 back to the City in 2009 once it was converted to industrial property. He stated that this property has been a quiet place for wildlife for the past 15 years. He discussed his concern for the noise in the neighborhood. Erin Prewandowski, 7 Pheasant Run, Taunton, expressed her opposition to the sale of 745 John Hancock Road and her concern for the environmental impacts it will have. Brenna Prewandowski, 7 Pheasant Run, Taunton, stated that she is a graduate of UMass Boston with a degree in Environmental Restoration and Sustainability. She expressed her concern about the development of the green space and would encourage this land to be preserved as a conservation area in order to protect the wetlands and wildlife. Kelley Brophy, 471 Crane Avenue South, Taunton, stated that if it could be catastrophic for the residents in the neighborhood to lose their property value from this sale. She discussed the concern for the wetlands and wildlife that inhabit the area. She played a video from the neighborhood of the noise they experience at 6:30 on a Sunday morning. She discussed that the trucks are left running in the sun and it produces a horrible odor. She discussed that if the neighborhood loses this parcel as a buffer, they will be negatively impacted by noise and odor. Brian Coury, 545 Crane Avenue South, Taunton, stated that the same decisions that applied to 77E Prince Henry Drive should apply to the parcel on John Hancock Road. Maggie Horton, 197 Crane Avenue South, Taunton, stated that as a cancer survivor, the environment is an important aspect of living in a neighborhood. She discussed her concern for the residents living in the neighborhood if the parcel is sold. Bill Fitzgerald, 14 Orchard Street, Taunton, stated that during the meetings in 2023, a binder with information was discussed and he has been trying to obtain a copy of this since the end of July. He stated that Councilor Pottier requested this binder be placed online, however, it never was. He stated that he has reviewed the minutes and there was discussion regarding what they should do first. He stated that it was voted that the land be surplus, with the understanding that the information would come back to them before the land was sold. He stated that there have been recent concerns from Councilors regarding the process for removing a piece of land from surplus. He stated that he reviewed the meeting where a motion was made to authorize the Office of Economic and Community Development to move forward on an RFP and complete any necessary steps related to the sale of 745 John Hancock Road. He stated that he cannot find any information as to when the parcel was surplused.  4 Mayor O'Connell expressed gratitude to all of the speakers during public input for their comments. She discussed that this is a process and nothing has been decided yet. Motion was made to recess at 7:49pm. So Voted. The meeting resumed at 7:52pm. Hearing: On the petition of City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 to rezone a parcel ofland on Prince Henry Drive, Taunton, Parcel 29-14 from Open Space District to Industrial District. This petition has been withdrawn by vote of the Municipal Council on August 27, 2024 and the hearing will not be going forward. Continued Hearing from July 30, 2024: On the petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to relocate multiple jointly owned poles - 69, 70, 73, 74 and to place a new push brace at pole 75, starting at 257 Scaddings Street in the City of Taunton. Motion was made to reopen the hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure. So Voted. Mayor O'Connell stated that there was an issue and the hearing had been continued, however, she sent an email to the Council around 5:00pm to inform them that the issue has been resolved. She stated that a resident was concerned about poles obstructing his driveway. She stated that the Department of Public Works spoke with MassDOT and they stated that this will not be a problem. She stated that they have spoken to the resident, along with the Department of Public Works and Councilor Borges, and he understands where the poles and his driveway will be placed. She stated that they have asked the resident to reach out to the Mayor's Office or the Department of Public Works if they have any additional concerns as the project goes on. Councilor Borges stated that there have been multiple meetings to collaborate with MassDot, Verizon and the resident, and they have confirmed that their plans will mirror MassDOT. The party introduced himself as Ross Bilodeau, a representative from Verizon New England. He stated that the plans that were submitted with the petition reflect the plans that were laid out by MassDOT and there should be no issues moving forward. Councilor Dooner asked for confirmation that no trees will be taken down for the purpose of placing the poles. Mr. Bilodeau stated that the State is working on minor clearing of the area, however, Verizon will not be taking down any trees beyond that. Motion was made to open public input. So Voted. No one spoke during public input. Motion was made to close public input and grant the petition. So Voted. Communications from the Mayor: Mayor O'Connell stated that there is a list of community updates in the agenda packet. Mayor O'Connell stated that there will be a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday at 6:00pm in the former Coyle Cassidy High School Auditorium. The City Clerk read a communication from Mayor O'Connell regarding a motion made on August 20, 2024 regarding the extended presence of RV's on private lots, which raised concerns with health and zoning, and that her office has initiated a comprehensive review with the relevant stakeholders. Mayor O'Connell stated that this is a response to the concerns stated by Councilor Pottier.  5 Appointments: Reappointment of Roy Lederman, 96 Old Colony Avenue, East Taunton to the Department of Human Services Board of Directors for a term of one (1) year expiring in August 2025. Motion was made to approve. So Voted. Communications from Citv Officers: Com. from the Fire Chief requesting to pay several outstanding prior fiscal year pending invoices submitted late to his office in Fiscal Year 2025. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted. Com. from Councilor Borges requesting that they pause any plans to sell the surplus of William Street, Map 67, Lot 104, totaling 5.8 acres of land, until further research is conducted by the Law Department regarding the court stipulation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Family and Probate Court docket 97E-001-GC dated September 25, 2002 that was agreed upon by City and State officials. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from Councilor Borges regarding her concern for the decision made by the Committee on Public Properties to surplus and sell 745 John Hancock Road. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works providing additional information related to the groundwater discharge project and wastewater treatment plant upgrades to expand the City's sewer capacity and effluent flow. Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Solid Waste. On discussion, Councilor Duarte stated that this matter was in the Committee of the Department of Public Works and stated that only a handful of the information provided is relevant to what he asked. Councilor Borges withdrew her motion. Councilor McCaul motioned to refer this matter to the Committee of the Department of Public Works. So Voted. Com. Senior Vice President of the BETA Group, Inc. to provide a response concerning wastewater. Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Department of Public Works. So Voted. Com. from the City Planner regarding Article XIII sections 440-1301 through 440-1311 of the Zoning Ordinance, which are the City's Special Flood Hazard and Floodplain Overlay Districts. These regulations are required for the City to be eligible for participation in the FEMA Flood Insurance Program. He has been working with FEMA over the course of the past year to update the Ordinance to comply with new requirements from FEMA. Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing. So Voted. Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting the opportunity to meet with the Finance and Salaries Committee on September 17, 2024 to provide an update on the Mayor's Worthy Cause donation account. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted. Com. from the Chief Financial Officer regarding the recent discussions for the property disposition and real estate related to the successful Marketable Properties Program (MPP)  6 that the City formally adopted on June 20, 2023. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the Department of Public Works Commissioner requesting a meeting with the Municipal Council Solid Waste Sub-Committee to continue discussions and present on the City's current solid waste curbside collection process, Pay-As-You-Throw, automated curbside trash collection and associated program costs. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Solid Waste. So Voted. Com. from the Special Assistant City Solicitor regarding the proposed conveyance by the Taunton Development Corporation to the City of Taunton of various "odd lots" within the Myles Standish Industrial park. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted. Communications from Citizens: Com. from the Director of Compliance & Security, Tree Market, LLC -dba- Greatest Hits Cannabis Co., 9 Cape Road, Taunton, MA requesting a Host Community Agreement Waiver. Motion was made to approve. So Voted. Com. from Pastor Fred Babiczuk, St. Anthony's Parish, 126 School St., Taunton requesting approval for a procession on a public way and also respectfully request a police escort. The procession will be on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:00pm. Motion was made to approve the request and send to the Police Chief to arrange a detail. So Voted. Petitions: Hours of Operation License - RENEWALS 1. MPG Corporation -dba- Garrett's Family Market located at 231 Broadway, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. 2. Bobby's Place, Inc. located at 60 Weir Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. 3. Broadway Quick & Clean Car Wash, Inc. located at 175 Broadway, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. 4. E-Z Clean Laundry Center Inc. located at 173 Broadway, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. 5. E-Z Clean Laundry Center Inc. located at 11 Tremont Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. 6. E-Z Clean Laundry Center Inc. located at 89 Winthrop Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Special Permit Petition submitted by Edmund J. Brennan, Jr., Esq., 174 Dean Street, Unit B, Taunton, MA 02780 on behalf of his client Clarewood Homes, Inc., 55 Winthrop Street, Unit 5,  7 Rehoboth, MA 02769 for a Special Permit to allow a mixed use development consisting of nineteen (19) residential units and a total of 3,072 sq. ft. of commercial space in 4- units at parcel 89-188, Winthrop Street located in the Highway Business District. 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: Mayor O'Connell stated that there will be a Paws Fundraiser on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Bobby's Place. All proceeds will benefit the Taunton Animal Shelter. Councilor Borges requested an update on the charter. Mayor O'Connell stated that this can be provided. Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Public Property for an update on the Taunton Nursing Home. So Voted. On discussion, Councilor Duarte stated that the discussion on the nursing home has been scheduled for next Tuesday and would like to clarify if this is still the case. Councilor Pottier stated that this will not be taking place next Tuesday as there are some other considerations being given to that piece of property. He stated that they will keep the Council abreast of this. Mayor O'Connell stated that they will give everyone adequate notice. Councilor Borges requested to refer to the Mayor's Office, the Law Department and the Chief Financial Officer for an update on a motion that was made to refer to the Mayor's office regarding the City Council having their own legal counsel. Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 375 Sewers Article I General Regulations and Article II Sewer Use Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City a/Taunton as follows: That Section 375-9 of Chapter 375, Article I and Section 375-27, Chapter 375, Article II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, be and hereby are further amended by removing section 375-9 and section 375-27 and replacing them with the following: § 375-9 Connection to public sewer system; charges; mandatory backwater valves.  8 A. All connections of sewer facilities to the public sewer system shall be built, repaired, installed and maintained by the owner of the land that the facilities shall service. In the event of a clogged or backed up sewer line, any work required between the public sewer line and the building shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building or property. The property owner shall hire a licensed installer (as hereinafter set forth) for such repairs, installations, maintenance and cleanup. B. The Supervisor of the Sewer Division shall assess the following charges to owners of property for initial sewer service connection to such property: (1) Existing dwelling house, per unit: $500. (2) Existing condominium property, per unit: $500. (3) Existing industrial/commercial/institutional property: $1, 000. (4) New construction tie-in fee: $2,500. C. Dedication of receipts. All fees generated and collected under this section shall be dedicated to sewer improvements and shall be deposited in a capital improvement fund dedicated for that purpose. D. Backwater valves to be installed in any new building, alteration, or repair to existing building; Drainage fixtures subject to backwater. All drains located in basements shall be protected by a backwater valve connected to the branch pipe connecting the drain fixture to the main sewer pipe of the plumbing system. If appropriate in the opinion of the Plumbing Inspector, and with the Plumbing Inspector's prior permission, a backwater valve may be installed on the building drain. Any building drains located at an elevation lower than the nearest sewer main manhole rise shall be protected by a backwater valve on the branch pipe connecting the drain fixture to the main sewer pipe inside the building structure. (1) Materials; construction; diameter. (a) All bearing parts of backwater valves shall be of corrosion-resistant material and shall be constructed in such a manner so as to provide a mechanical seal against backwater. Backwater valves, when fully opened, shall have an effective opening not less than that of the pipes in which they are installed. (b) As a requirement of every backwater valve located on exterior sewer lateral, a cleanout with a minimum of a four-inch diameter shall be installed on the discharge side of the backwater valve. The unit itself may not be used as a cleanout. (2) Location. Backwater valves shall be installed in a location that is accessible for service and repairs.  9 (3) Approval. The Plumbing Inspector shall approve all interior backwater valves prior to installation. § 375-27 Pretreatment of wastewater. A. Pretreatment facilities. Users shall provide necessary wastewater treatment as required to comply with this article and shall achieve compliance with all categorical pretreatment standards, local limits, and the prohibitions set out in§ 375-26A of this article within the time limitations specified by the U.S. EPA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the Commissioner of the Taunton Department of Public Works (Commissioner), whichever is more stringent. Any facilities required to pretreat wastewater to a level acceptable to the City shall be provided, operated, and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed plans showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted to the City for review and shall be acceptable to the City before construction of the facility. The review of such plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to produce an acceptable discharge to the City under the provisions of this article. B. Additional pretreatment measures. (1) Whenever deemed necessary, the Commissioner may require users to restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and/or consolidate points of discharge, separate sewage waste streams from industrial waste streams, and such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the POTW and determine the user's compliance with the requirements of this article. (2) A wastewater discharge permit may be issued solely for flow equalization. (3) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Commissioner, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil or sand, except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential users. All interception units shall be of type and capacity required by 248 CMR Mass Plumbing Code and shall be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and repaired regularly, as needed, by the user at the user's expense. (4) Users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection meter. (5) At no time shall two readings on an explosion hazard meter at the point of discharge into the POTW, or at any point in the POTW, be more than 10% nor any single reading over 10% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the meter. (6) Proponent or Owner may request a variance from the requirement to install an exterior standard concrete type vault grease interceptor. An alternative pre- engineered/ manufactured grease interceptor may be proposed. The installation  10 drawing must be designed by a licensed professional civil engineer. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works shall determine if the approval of the proposed engineered alternative is acceptable. C. Fats, Oils and Grease, Variance Request Form: (1) Grease Interceptors shall be designed based on the following table: For Restaurants: Other Establishments with Commercial Kitchens: (S)x(GS)x(HR/12)x(LF) Effective Capacity (M) x (GM) x (LF) Effective Capacity of of Grease Traps and Interceptors in Gallons Grease Traps and Interceptors in Gallons WHERE: WHERE: S = Number of Seats in dining area M = Meals prepared per day GS = Gallons of waste water per seat GM= Gallons of waste water per meal HR =Number of hours restaurant is open (Use 5 Gallons) LF = Loading Factor LF= Loading Factor Use 25 Gallons for restaurants with china Use 1.00 with dishwashing machines dishes and or automatic dishwashers and 0.75 without dishwashing machine. Use 10 Gallons for restaurants with paper baskets and no dishwashers Loading Factors: Use 2.00 Interstate Highway Use 1.00 Main Highway Use 0.75 Other highways Use 1.50 Other Roadways Use 1.25 Recreational Areas Large capacity grease interceptors outside of any building must be installed in accordance with a design by a licensed civil engineer. Interior grease interceptors shall be installed as provided by manufacturer specifications. See attached Form D. Accidental discharge/slug control plans. The Commissioner may require any user to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan. At least one time the Commissioner shall evaluate whether each significant industrial user needs such a plan and install requirements in the significant industrial user permit to allow the Commissioner the flexibility to review the need for a slug control plan or action as necessary on a continuing basis. Any user required to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan shall submit a plan which addresses, at a minimum, the following: (1) Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges; (2) Description of stored chemicals;  11 (3) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of any accidental or slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge which would violate any of the prohibited discharges in§ 375-26A of this article; (4) Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents), and/or measures and equipment for emergency response; and (5) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of any changes at its facilities, not already addressed in its slug control plan or other slug requirements, affecting slug discharge potential. E. Hauled wastewater. (1) Septic tank waste and hauled industrial waste, treated or otherwise, may be introduced into the POTW only at designated receiving structures designated by the Commissioner and at such times as are established by the Commissioner. Such wastes shall not violate§ 375-26 of this article or any other requirements established or adopted by the City. Wastewater discharge permits for individual vehicles to use such facilities shall be issued by the Commissioner. (2) The Commissioner shall issue wastewater discharge permits to original sources of hauled industrial waste. The Commissioner shall also have authority to prohibit the disposal of hauled industrial or septage wastes or their by-products. (3) Waste haulers shall only discharge loads at locations specifically designated by the Commissioner. No load may be discharged without prior consent of the Commissioner. The Commissioner may collect samples of each hauled load to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The Commissioner may require the hauler to add chemicals to any load prior to discharge and provide a waste analysis of any load prior to discharge. (4) Waste haulers must complete a waste tracking form for every load. This form shall include, at a minimum, the name and address of the waste hauler, permit number, truck identification, sources of waste, and volume and characteristics of waste. In addition, for hauled industrial waste, the form shall identify the type of industry, known or suspected waste constituents, and whether any wastes are RCRA hazardous wastes. The waste hauler shall sign a certification statement indicating the wastes are nonhazardous. (5) No septage originating outside of Taunton, Raynham or Dighton may be discharged at the City of Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant, except with the written approval of the Municipal Council.  12 (6) No person shall discharge or cause or allow to be discharged, directly or indirectly, into the POTW any septage, septage by-products, or commercial or industrial waste which originates outside the limits of the POTW's jurisdiction, except with the specific written approval of the Commissioner. (7) No person shall discharge or cause or allow to be discharged, directly or indirectly, into the POTW any septage which includes any industrial waste. (8) Fees for dumping hauled wastes will be established as part of the user fee system as authorized in § 375-37 of this article. F. Vandalism. No person shall willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, tamper with, or prevent access to any structure, appurtenance or equipment, or other part of the POTW. Any person found in violation of this requirement shall be subject to the sanctions set out in§§ 375-34 through 375-36 of this article. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. *Fats, Oils, and Grease, Variance Request Form (SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS) Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted. Ordinance (or a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT REVIEW BOARD Chapter 10, Article X, Section 10-40 through 10-42 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REVIEW BOARD Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 10, Article X, §10-40 through 10-42 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, are hereby repealed. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. So Voted. Councilor Postell was absent. New Business: Councilor Borges requested to refer back to the Committee on Public Property the discussion of the RFP for 745 John Hancock Street that was sent to auction instead of RFP and since cancelled on September 4, 2024 for discussion. Specifically she requested that the Committee review the RFP or remove this parcel from the Marketable Properties Program. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted.  13 Councilor Borges requested that the City of Taunton contact the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to secure the property on Stevens Street. Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office and the Law Department. So Voted. Mayor O'Connell stated that the tribe has been very good about keeping the property clean and that the Department of Public Works has been in communication with their Department of Public Works and they have been very responsive, therefore, they will bring this to their attention. Councilor Borges requested that the Law Department provide the title searches to the Council on all the properties that have been in the Marketable Properties Program and going forward, that the Council receive title searches on properties being auctioned or surplused. Motion was made to refer to the Law Department. So Voted. Councilor Borges requested an update on the Lake Sabbatia milfoil and smart weed control from Mayor's Office. Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole. So Voted. On discussion, Councilor Pottier questioned what she would be anticipating from the Committee of the Council as a Whole on this matter. Councilor Borges stated that whoever has been meeting could come in to give them an update. Councilor Pottier stated that he will work with the Mayor's Office on this. Mayor O'Connell stated that they did provide an update on the agenda in May and are looking to provide another update on the agenda at the end of the season. She stated that there are multiple departments involved and that everyone is doing their part and feels there has been a lot of improvement over the summer. Councilor Borges requested to refer the quarry on Fremont Street to the Enforcement Officer due to neighborhood complaints of blasting all night. Mayor O'Connell stated that she spoke with Deputy Chief Bastis, who proceeded to speak with the quarry and they stated that blasting after hours is a violation of state code and that does not happen. Deputy Chief Bastis will follow up on the concerns and why people are hearing noises in that neighborhood after hours. Councilor Borges stated that she spoke with Deputy Chief Bastis and he explained to her that none of the blasting takes place after sunset and he is willing to come to the Committee on Fires and Wires to discuss this. She stated that four (4) residents brought this to her attention and she has provided those names to Deputy Chief Bastis. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Fire Department. So Voted. On discussion, Councilor Pottier stated that he heard a blast around 1:30pm on Monday and requested that Deputy Chief Bastis provide information on what types of warnings are supposed to be given. Councilor Borges requested to refer to the Mayor's Office the trains running CRX all night long and stopping at Blueberry Lane with a report back to Council with the results. Councilor Borges stated that residents in that area have sent her videos of the trains and in the past she was able to contact G. Lopes to have them talk to the people involved and it had gone away, however, now it is starting to resurface. Councilor Borges requested that someone from the Mayor's Office contact them so that the residents can have peaceful weekends. Mayor O'Connell stated that they have contacted CSX and Mass Coastal and they have put in mitigation efforts to address the concerns of the residents. Mayor 0' Connell stated that they will bring this to their attention again and will put a letter from either the Law Department or CSX on the agenda because much of this is regarding federal law and regulations and is out of their control.  14 List o(Documents and Other Exhibits: • Agenda • Mayor's List of Upcoming Community Events- September 10, 2024 • Petition submitted by Maureen Mosher during Public Input • Letter submitted by Jennifer Elsinger during Public Input Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. A true copy: Attest: JLL/MAT  15 City of Taunton Municipal Council September 10, 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 cs ~ (-) __, -~ <:...., -< •. -··1 ~-\,I (=:t·.: .,.~ ri'1 -0 r-- p .. I -·.-·1 J ..... r., ' .. ~, The meeting was called to order at 6:11 PM. c-_.._ ~ C) .····' r··q :.:ir.: ......... ·~·- -·-1 ::!!"." 'J) "'~: 1. Approve minutes from September 3, 2024. :; "'""'JI!' _:.. -o .·:~j ·-,1 0 f71 i J> ''i! r-1 t;? Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve. So voted. ;:::-i w ,,., ,-:;, CD 2. 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, 707,539.26. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amounto/$3,169,868.28. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn at 6: 12 PM So voted. List ofDocuments and Other Exhibits Used: The Committee on Finance and Salaries Meeting Minutes from 9/3/24 Payroll Warrant #41 Bill Invoice Warrant #40 List of items over $100,000 CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, SEP 1 O2024 ~.{~ IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees (£ORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~.!li/l CITY CLERK  16 City of Taunton Municipal Council September 10, 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 Phillip Duarte Members Absent: Councilor Kelly Dooner ~ ,......, __, ('") Also Present: Thomas Gay, Second Assistant City Solicitor ...c::: --< Patrick Della Russo, CFO -....\ ~y c·: ,...., (/'.) -0 _ ·- . rn .. ..-_.] ::2~ .--·--;c-) :--) .--; ··1 !l') The meeting was called to order at 6:14 PM. .~.ii:: c:> ::r·. --~~ ., -· :....n .......... r'l 1:-) r- -~ ~ ~'.:.'",. lJ ,, ~:.,) .... ·t.:J -ri r·r1 I';:> r:J ?:'., w Pl 1. Approve minutes from July 30, 2024. co Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded by Mr. Sanders to approve. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss the appointment of the representative of the Golf Course Commission where the Ordinance and Rules of the Council do not coincide. Attorney Gay gave an overview and stated that the issue was brought to the Law Department because there was a conflict between the Ordinance and the Rules of the Council. There was a question of whether the Council representative on the Golf Commission is a voting member or a liaison. He stated that the Ordinance is somewhat out of date and explained that the day- to-day operations fall under the discretion of the Golf Course Manager and company. Attorney Gay highlighted the major changes which included no longer having a Council member on the Commission as a voting member, the Commission to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, and the Council would approve Commission members and review and approve the RFP for the management company. He explained that they had looked at other communities and saw that some towns and cities have the golf course run by the DPW or Park and Rec and some towns have a management company. Mr. Sanders expressed concern that this was sent to the Law Department to address one concern and that there are several other changes included. He noted that today the 7 members are appointed by the City Council and that is one change being proposed. Attorney Gay stated that he was trying to make it more consistent with changes to other Ordinances  17 and other commissions. Mr. Sanders stated that the request was to make the Rules of the Council and the Ordinance fit together and indicated that he did not necessarily have an appetite to remove the Council as the appointing authority. Mr. Duarte noted that this started as a simple request since the term expressed in the Rules of the Council and the Ordinance did not coincide. He asked why the City Council position was eliminated. Attorney Gay stated that there were discussions with multiple departments and much of the leg-work is done by the administration. It would still go through the Council. Mr. Duarte asked why the seat for the City Council was removed. Attorney Gay indicated that the Council would be involved through the review of the RFP and the review of the appointments. Additionally, other departments would be involved in the financial aspects. The Council would be involved in higher level matters. Mr. Duarte stated that he did not understand why the City Council was removed. Ms. Borges stated that she was the one who brought this to the attention of the committee simply because it didn't coincide with the Rules of the Council. Committees are picked for two years. She stated that she would be saddened not to be a voting member and also would be saddened if one of the Councilors would not be a part of the Golf Commission. She believes that the Council should remain involved and hoped that the Ordinance Committee would really take a look at it and have the Law Department and the CFO, respectfully, take it back and tweak the language. Mr. Sanders summarized that the appetite seemed to be to have a councilor on the Golf Commission for a term of 2 years consistent with committee assignments. He would prefer to have this remain as a Council appointment and he looks forward to the second draft. Mr. Duarte stated that he doesn't have an issue with the Mayor making the appointments with Council approval. Attorney Gay stated that he can bring something back next week. Motion by Mr. Duarte and seconded Mr. Sanders to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 PM So voted. List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used: Meeting minutes from the Committee on Ordinances and Emolled Bills from 7/30/24 Draft Ordinance on Golf Course Commission appointments CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, SEP 1 O2024 ~£.~ IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees Committee on Ordinances m1d Enrolled Bills 7t:~.s'~-CC{T~-;_coMME.NDATIONS ADOPTED. September JO, 2024 Page 2 of2 ~~.LEGE;J"r CITY CLERK