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City of'Taunton !M.unicipa{Council!Meeting !Minutes City JfaCC, 15 Summer Street, 'Taunton, !Mfl In the Chester~ !Martin !M.unicipa{Council Cfiam6ers !Minutes, January 21, 2025 at 7:33 O'cCoc~/P.!M.. <Pf.eage offl_ffegiance ~guCar :Meeting :Mayor Sliaunna £. O 'Conneapresitfing (prayer was offerea 6y tne :Mayor :Mayor 0 'Conne[( offerea a moment of sif.ence for tne passing of :Noreen :Mentfes, a tfevoteaparisnioner ofSt. :Mary's Cnurcn antf recipient of tli.e :Marian :Meaa! Sli.e was aCso aformer City of 'Taunton empfoyee, wno wo~a in tli.e 'Treasurer's Office, as wea as tne (J)epartment of<ParR.§ ~creation, Cemeteries ana<Pu6Cic ground's. (present at roa ca[(were: Councifors Coute, (J)uarte, <Postell, Quinta~ Santfers, <Pottier, !Martin, (lJorges antf!McCau[ Record of January 14, 2025 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 Mavor: Mayor O'Connell stated that the Taunton Babe Ruth 14U Team is undefeated and are the 2024 State Champions. She recognized the team for their hard work and perseverance, as well as the coaches and parents for their efforts. Mayor O'Connell stated that the coaches of the team are Justin Severino, Kyle Emond, Steve Kennedy and Eddy Travers and invited them to the podium. Mr. Severino spoke about the team's hard work, as well as the great support given by the parents and other coaches. Mayor O'Connell read a citation regarding the City's admiration of the team's athletic abilities and impressive display of teamwork. Mayor O'Connell presented a citation to the coaches and each member of the team, which included Nathan Allard, Matthew Applebaum, Quinn Buffington, Cameron Carl, Colby Emond, Ryuji Fantasia, Logan Kennedy, MJ Prisco, Brevin Rogers, Logan Severino, Gavin Stevens, Kyran Stevenson, Kane Thelker, Ryan Emond and Eddy Travers. Eddy Travers, a member of the team, expressed gratitude to his team members and his parents. Mayor O'Connell stated that there is a list of upcoming community events in the agenda packet, as well as the City ofTaunton's Facebook page and website.  2 Mayor O'Connell stated the T.M.L.P. is building a high voltage substation on County Street with National Grid. She stated that this process was started 12 years ago and construction is anticipated to begin around the Summer/Fall of 2026. She stated that they will be holding an open house in order for the public to learn about the project, which will take place on January 29, 2025 at the Taunton Public Library from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Mayor O'Connell stated that further information is available on the City of Taunton's website. Appointments: NONE. Communications from City Officers: Com. from the Superintendent of Taunton Public Schools stating that at the Taunton Public Schools School Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a motion was made, seconded, and approved to transfer ownership of the former Hopewell Elementary School, located at 16 Monroe Street to the City of Taunton. A second motion was made, seconded, and approved to inform the City Council of the School Committee's suggested use for the property. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted. Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Planning Board is in receipt of a Roadway Improvement Plan for Clark Street. The Taunton Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:30pm at City Hall. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the City Solicitor regarding a communication dated January 7, 2025 containing a programming advisory, which the Law Department has received from Xfinity. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the DPW Commissioner stating that the Transportation Network Company Division of the Department of Public Utilities is the oversight authority for rideshare companies that operate in Massachusetts. In accordance with State law, rideshare companies must annually report the number of rides that began in each city or town and pay a $0.20 per-ride assessment to the Commonwealth. Half of the per-ride assessment funds are proportionally distributed to the municipalities where the trips began. The money must be used to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the city or town including, but not limited to, the complete streets program established in (G.l. c. 901 & 1) and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation. A spreadsheet of the disbursements is included. The Department of Public Works requests the City Council authorization to appropriate the accumulated funds to finance road reconstruction work, including, but not limited to road resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, road painting and marking. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted. Communications from Citizens: Com. from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 notifying of the Lottery's intent to install a monitor at the One  3 Stop Gas & Mini Mart, located at 96 Winthrop Street, Taunton. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 notifying of the Lottery's intent to install a monitor at the Taunton Mini Mart, located at 648 County Street, Taunton. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Petitions: Class II License - RENEWAL 1. Amorim Auto Sales Inc. Sales located at 265 Longmeadow Road, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Claim Claim submitted by James Kelley, 240 Paul Revere Terrace, Taunton, MA 02780 seeking reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Old Colony Avenue near OV's Restaurant/Amaro Mobil. (Already Referred to the Law Department andDPW). 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 this evening. So Voted. Councilor Pottier stated that there was a special meeting of the Committee on Police and License on January 15, 2025. Councilor Postell stated that the Committee on Police and License met on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in the Silver City Conference Room. He stated that after interviewing four (4) candidates for the position of Police Officer for the City of Taunton. He stated that the Councilors present were Councilor Quintal and himself. He stated that Councilor Borges was absent due to a conflict. He stated that the Council made a recommendation to forward all four (4) candidates, subject to the conditions set forth by the Chief and subject to funding. He stated that there was a fifth candidate, Lassana Sanha, who was on the Civil Service List and is currently deployed. He stated that the recommendation for this candidate is to be put forth, subject to the conditions set forth by the Chief, funding, as well as the successful completion of a background check. He stated that the other four (4) candidates are listed as Jonathan DaRosa, Paul Corrao Jr., Sade Small and Matthew Letourneau. He stated that all four (4) of these candidates have successfully completed a background check. Motion was made to approve the list as read on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted to approve the list as read. The motion passes. On discussion, Councilor Pottier asked if the recommendation is to make offers of employment to the first four (4) candidates. Councilor Postell stated that the recommendation is to make offers to the first four (4) candidates and the fifth will have to remain open until he has returned from deployment. Unfinished Business: NONE.  4 Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: NONE. New Business: Councilor McCaul motioned to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works for a discussion regarding the change in numbers on Chestnut Street and invite the City Engineer and the City Solicitor. So Voted. List of Documents and Other Exhibits: • Agenda • Mayor's List of Upcoming Community Events-January 21, 2025 Meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M. A true copy: Attest: JLL/MAT  5 City of Taunton Municipal Council January 15, 2025 The Committee on Police and License The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Silver City Conference Room. Members Present: Councilor Jeffrey Postell, Chairman Councilor Larry Quintal ('") Members Absent: Councilor Estele Borges ~ \J"l -i -i c_ -< )> :;x:,... c-;i:U Also Present: ChiefEdward Walsh c.: ::z:: rf'Tl 2 1'"'1(") Captain Dan McCarthy ,::; -l N ::Cft1 0 ::x; ;..._ Jonathan DaRosa ~ z u;< -< Paul Corrao Sade Small (J I ri :t )> 1J ~8 ..,., -. ·~ .-._, CJ Matthew Letourneau ~ c.n TT! 0 The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM. 1. Meet to interview police candidates. The first candidate interviewed was Jonathan DaRosa. Councilor Postell introduced the process and made introductions. Mr. DaRosa explained that he was born and raised in Taunton, has a criminal justice degree and dispatched in Wellesley. Mr. Quintal asked how he would handle arresting someone he knows and Mr. DaRosa stated that no one is above the law. Mr. Postell asked him what values he believes to be important for police officers and Mr. DaRosa suggested honor, integrity, devotion, and respect. Mr. Quintal asked why he wants to work for this department and Mr. DaRosa stated that he is looking to grow in his career. Mr. Postell asked what Mr. DaRosa thinks are key qualities and Mr. DaRosa indicated the importance of an open mind set to be able to work with the public. Mr. Quintal asked how he manages stress and Mr. DaRosa talked about the importance of decompressing. Mr. Quintal asked about how he would handle a chaotic domestic situation and Mr. DaRosa talked about de-escalation. Mr. Postell asked how he would contribute to making the City a safer place. Mr. DaRosa talked about being flexible, showing up, and enjoying what he does. Additional questions were asked and answered. The Committee discussed Mr. DaRosa' s interview.  6 The second candidate interviewed was Paul Corrao. Mr. Postell explained the process to Mr. Corrao and gave him the opportunity to make an opening statement. Mr. Corrao introduced himself saying that he is a long-time resident. He has a business degree. He wants to help the youth and give back to the community. Mr. Quintal asked him why he wants to be in this City and Mr. Corrao stated that he wants to give back to the community he grew up in. Mr. Quintal asked how he would handle a fellow officer engaged in misconduct and Mr. Corrao stated that no one is above the law. Mr. Postell asked what values he thinks are important in a police officer and Mr. Corrao stated morals, a good personality, de-escalating, and talking to people. Mr. Quintal asked how he'd interact with someone who was emotionally distressed and Mr. Corrao stated that he would feel them out and try to connect with them. Mr. Postell asked how he handles stress and he indicated that he loves working out. The Committee continued to question Mr. Corrao. The Committee discussed Mr. Corrao's interview. The third candidate interviewed was Sade Small. Mr. Postell opened with comments and explained the process. Ms. Small stated that she has wanted to be a police officer for a while and that she wants to make a difference in a positive way. Mr. Quintal asked why she wanted to work in Taunton and Ms. Small explained that she relocated here from Boston after looking at crime rates and the schools and she said that it felt like home. She wants to make a difference here since this is their home. Mr. Postell asked what values she feels are important in a police officer and Ms. Small stated that no one is above the law. Officers should lead by example, be passionate, and have compassion. Mr. Postell asked how she would handle a fellow officer engaged in misconduct and Ms. Sade stated that no one is above the law. Additional questions were asked and answered. The Committee discussed Ms. Small's interview. The fourth and final candidate interviewed was Matthew Letourneau. Mr. Postell opened with comments and explained the process. Mr. Letourneau explained that he works at the Department of Corrections in the canine unit. He coaches at Taunton High School and volunteers at Taunton West. Mr. Quintal asked him how he would handle arresting someone that he knows and Mr. Letourneau stated that he would have to abide by his oath. Mr. Postell asked what personal values he sees as important. Mr. Letourneau talked about communication and being able to think critically in stressful situations. Mr. Quintal asked how he handles stress and Mr. Letourneau talked about coaching football, being able to be around family, and working out. Mr. Quintal asked why he wants to work in Taunton and Mr. Letourneau stated that his family is here and there are professional officers so he sees it as a great fit for him to be here. Additional questions were asked and answered. The Committee discussed Mr. Letourneau's interview. After discussing the four candidates, the following motion was made: Motion by Mr. Quintal (second by Mr. Postell) to move forward all four candidates subject to the conditions set forth by the Chief and subject to funding. Move forward the 5th Committee on Police and License January 15, 2025 Page2of3  7 candidate, Lassan Sanha subject to conditions set forth by the Chief, funding, and the successful completion of a background check So voted. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Mr. Postell to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 PM So voted. List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used: Background packet, Jonathan DaRosa (Confidential) Background packet, Paul Corrao (Confidential) Background packet, Sade Small (Confidential) Background packet, Matthew Letourneau (Confidential) CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JAN. 21 2025 IN MUNiCIPAL COUNCIL '1, ·1iUll.2J~~'.. e. c. fa,JA:~ 7 ' Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, NINE (9) COUNCILORS VOTING IN FAVOR OF PROVIDING CONDITIONAL OFFERS TO JONATHAN DAROSA, PAUL CORRAO, JR., MATTHEW LETOURNEAU AND SADE SMALL. ADDITIONALLY, TO PUT FORTH LASSANA SANHA AS WELL WHO IS CURRENTLY DEPLOYED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SET FORTH BY THE POLICE CIDEF FUNDING AND THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND CHECK. SO VOTED. >-ff~V- t 0LJtL NNIF R L. LEGiR - Committee on Police and License Janumy 15, 2025 Page3 of3  8 City of Taunton Municipal Council January 21, 2025 REVISED 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 II s C") Also Present: Patrick Dello Russo, CFO I ~ ......... <- -i -< I CJ c z -1 a > :z: N CX> c-;i :::0 rr-1 rin ~'.:2 -i :z: (,r)< The meeting was called to order at 5:31 PM. -< n r :r: 1J ~o fT1 rT1 )> -F. ...,, :;o :::r;: N ,.,., ('") I. Approve minutes from January 14, 2025. co Motion by Ms. Borges and (second by Mr. Martin) to approve. So voted. 2. Review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve the payroll warrant in the amount o/$4,460,330.97. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amounto/$900,304.51. So voted. 3. Meet to discuss the request for a transfer in the amount of $499,727.00 from 63-751-5900- 5917-20-210 to 63-710-5900-5917-20-211 to rectify a data entry issue. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve. So voted. 4. Meet to discuss the request to modify an Order related to funds received from the sale of surplus items from the School Department. Mr. Duarte read the letter from Mr. Dello Russo with the request.  9 Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to make that part of the record So voted. Mr. Dello Russo explained that originally the City was handling the administrative functions for the sale of surplus items from the School Department. However, now the schools handle that so they are looking for 100% of the sales to go to the School Department revolving account. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve and allow the administration to take whatever action they need to make that happen. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and (second by Mr. Martin) to adjourn at 5:36 PM So voted. List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used: The Committee on Finance and Salaries Meeting Minutes from 1/7/25 Payroll Warrant #117 Bill Invoice Warrant # 116 List of items over $100,000 Letter from Patrick Dello Russo dated 1/10/25 Respectfully submitted, Cln/ OF TAUNTON 1 Ju_()~ [_ ~ c_---- JAN 21 2025 Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~·........-'tLll~ ITYCLERK Committee on Finance and Salaries Janumy 21, 2025 Page 2 of2  10 City of Taunton Municipal Council January 21, 2025 The Committee of the Whole The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Councilors Present: Council President Scott Martin, Chairman Councilor John Mc Caul Councilor Estele Borges C") Councilor David Pottier ~ V"'I -1 Councilor Barry Sanders -( -< )> c.... n::O Councilor Lawrence Quintal c :m- rf'Ti z :r. r1(") Councilor Jeffrey Postell :---"; ---{ N :;")'.) fT1 Councilor Phillip Duarte 0 .r: :A- -{ z u5< -< Councilor Christopher Coute :r )> ofTl 0 r- J> ,.,o --., rr1 ::0 -P. () Also Present: Lisa Bond, First Assistant City Solicitor A rr1 .,Q The meeting was called to order at 5:41 PM. 1. Approve minutes from January 14, 2025, regular session. Motion by Mr. McCaul (second by Mr. Postell) to approve. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss the Marijuana Ordinance, license application, and scoring matrix. Motion by Mr. Postell (second by Mr. McCaul) to invite Attorney Bond in. So voted. Attorney Bond started by discussing the scoring matrix and she explained that the CCC put out a sample and what she presented was just the CCC sample tailored to Taunton. Mr. Duarte stated that the City needs to have a scoring criteria in place to be in compliance with State law before awarding any new licenses. Ms. Bond stated that the matrix needs to be put in place regardless of what happens with the other two additional licenses since the City is required to use objective criteria when issuing licenses. Mr. Duarte described the matrix briefly and noted that every metric has 7.5 points available except the last metric (equity) which has 25 points available. He stated that there might be difficulty deciding how many points to award and suggested that the points be divvied up similar to how an RFP is scored using "highly advantageous", "slightly advantageous", etc. Mr. Duarte asked how  11 Attorney Bond envisioned the Council awarding the points and wondered if the scores would be averaged, if the Council would vote, etc. Attorney Bond stated that some communities have an advisory committee. J\tfr. Duarte asked if another vote would be required once the scoring is complete. Attorney Bond stated that the committees in other communities often make recommendations to the Mayor. J\tfr. Postell said that it might be difficult to do the scoring with 9 councilors. He stated that a lot of the metrics are basic requirements so he isn't sure how a company would have a lower score on a basic requirement. He indicated that he likes the idea of an advisory committee or a smaller working group. Ms. Borges stated that she would like to see something more defmed using "fair", "good", etc. for scoring. J\tfr. Sanders stated that the objective piece of this is important and, if it is truly objective, all nine councilors would be able to come to a consensus. He indicated that for new licenses, one would be for social equity and one for everyone else. He asked if the applications could be separated into two piles, one for social equity and one for general applicants. Attorney Bond didn't think there was anything to prohibit that. J\tfr. Coute stated that he views this as something that the executive branch of Taunton should do. The matrices should be viewed by the executive branch and they should bring a recommendation to the Council. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. McCaul) to bring this back to Committee of the Whole in two weeks for further discussion. So voted. Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. Duarte) that the Law Department should provide to the Council a paragraph that would give the Council the option to have the executive body be the evaluator and the Council be the approver. Mr. Duarte discussed the potential makeup of this marijuana advisory board to include the Mayor or her designee, two members of the City Council (one being the Chair ofPolice and License and the other from the remaining members), the City Solicitor, the City Planner, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the Board ofHealth Executive Director. Mr. Coute stated that he would support that and added it to his motion. So voted. Attorney Bond discussed the license application and stated that she spoke with Detective MacDougall and one thing he would like to see is background checks to be completed by the Taunton Police Department afor all persons with direct or indirect ownership and close associates. Also, he would like to do a background check any time there is a change in manager. Committee of the Whole Janumy 21, 2025 Page 2 o/5  12 Mr. Duarte asked if this is the same topic of whether the Council will approve the managers. He indicated that he would like to get rid of approving the manager and when the Detective reports on its status, that information should be incorporated as part of bis review. Mr. Postell asked when there is a change in management if there is documentation of a background done on the individual. Attorney Bond stated that Detective MacDougall wanted the Ordinance to have a requirement of a background check with change of manager and she would envision it coming before Police and License. Mr. Sanders asked about the background check including the manager, owner, and direct associates. Attorney Bond explained that they need to understand the corporate structure. He asked how much of this is required by the CCC and Attorney Bond said that it is her understanding that the CCC requires it. Mr. Sanders stated that when talking about background checks, there needs to be a plan on how to evaluate and what to do with the information. He noted that there seems to be a lot of turmoil at the CCC so he wouldn't want to rely on them. He suggested that businesses should be giving the City information directly. Attorney Bond stated that they are supposed to file an application with the Council with a change in manager. Mr. Duarte asked if there is a reason for the City to do background checks if the CCC already does them. Attorney Bond said that was a request from Detective MacDougall, the licensing detective, who wanted to be able to do a background with a change in manager. Mr. Duarte asked if he had an opinion on what would be disqualifying. Mr. Coute suggested that this process be turned over to the License Commission. Mr. McCaul stated that he likes the idea of turning it over to the License Commission. Mr. Duarte asked how the background checks for liquor licenses are handled. He stated that that they should streamline the information since it's already submitted to the State. Mr. Postell stated that he is not opposed to having a check and balance in place to prevent anything that might fall through the cracks but he is curious to know what statutory disqualifiers there are. Mr. Coute explained that in his personal experience with Liquor Licenses, the State does the background check. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Coute) to send the thought ofperhaps having a local cannabis commission to the Mayor's Office for consideration. Mr. Duarte stated the he believes this is covered by the earlier motion. Ms. Borges withdrew her motion. Committee of the Whole January 21, 2025 Page3 o/5  13 Attorney Bond asked ifthere were any questions related to the draft of the revised Ordinance. She noted that she had added language that after 90 days a licensee would report on their progress. Mr. Postell stated that he is not opposed to the 90 days. Mr. Sanders asked how long the process normally takes and that is the number that he would look for. If90 days is a normal amount of time, then he suggested that is what they should go with. He only would really like to know ifthere is a problem. Mr. Coute indicated that he believes the Ordinance needs something with tirnelines since holding a license prohibits someone else from having it. He noted that there are four license holders who are not open. He suggested that there should be reasonable expectations and two years seems reasonable. Mr. Coute discussed the change from 9 to 11 licenses and referred to an opinion from the Law Department regarding the process explaining that the matter could be referred back to the Committee of the Whole. He believes that they should stick with 9 licenses until all 9 are open. Mr. Duarte stated that a 90 day status update doesn't seem to be achieving any goal since the licenses are reviewed annually. If people were not progressing appropriately, the license could be revoked. Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. Duarte) to send the discussion ofgoing.from 9 to 11 licenses back to the Committee of the Whole for discussion another night. On a roll call, Councilors Borges, Pottier, Sanders, Quintal, and Martin voted no. Councilors McCaul, Postell, Duarte, and Coute voted yes.) The motion fails. Mr. Duarte stated that the issue that a majority of the Ordinance Committee do not support the increase from 9 to 11 licenses. The question is how the Council effectuates the change from the policy vote of the Council when it is required that the Ordinance is reported out of the Ordinance Committee. Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. PostelV to refer that concern to the Law Department. So voted. Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. Pottier) to refer to the Law Department to provide some guidance on license/licensee timelines to get operational and what expectations should be. Mr. Pottier stated that in the beginning there was a lack of guidance from the CCC. While there is more guidance now, he'd still like to get some benchmarks. Mr. Duarte asked Attorney Bond if this is a legal issue and she stated that it is not and she is not sure where she would get that information since she hasn't seen that in other ordinances. Committee of the Whole Janumy 21, 2025 Page 4 of5  14 Mr. Coute revised his motion to add this to a future discussion in the Committee of the Whole. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Postell) to excuse Attorney Bond So voted. 3. Meet in executive session to discuss status of gaming activities and related agreements regarding the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation in East Taunton. This executive session will be held pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21, reason number 3: "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares". Motion by Mr. Postell (second by Mr. Duarte) to enter into executive session. So voted on a roll call. Motion by Mr. Postell (second by Mr. Duarte) to come out of executive session. So voted on a roll call. Mr. Martin reported that one vote was taken in executive session and that was to come out of executive session. Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. McCaul to adjourn at 7:32 PM So voted. List of Documents and Other Exhibits Used: Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of 1/14/25 CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted, JAN 21 2025 IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ·~~£.~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. rrm-..n..rIF L. tG~ ITYCLERK f Committee of the Whole January 21, 2025 Page 5 of5  15 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#l4 FY 2025 ~ ~ c~·-···················tt:vi§~t:-l-~.Q?.:?.. . . . . . . . . . 20.............. The sum of four hundred ninety nine thousand seven hundred twenty seven dollars and zero cents ($499,727.00) be and hereby is transferred: FROM: 63-751-5900-5917-20-210 TO: 63-710-5900-5917-20-211 ...........................................................·..... ~k£.