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January 5, 2021
22 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark J. Cooper, Kate M. Jackson, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Todd M. Kobus, Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Ty Waterman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the November 17, 2020 minutes
To approve the November 17, 2020 minutes
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 11 - 0 (Conti absent) to approve the November 17, 2020 minutes.”
Approve the changes to Ordinance 16-15 "Building Sewers and Connections: 1. Delete section 16-15.6 "Building Sewers and Connections" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.6 Building Sewers and Connections
To approve the changes to Ordinance 16-15 "Building Sewers and Connections: 1. Delete section 16-15.6 "Building Sewers and Connections" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.6 Building Sewers and Connections (amended 10/16/07, 4/5/16) a. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenances thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the Superintendent
Yes: Conti, DeSimone, Dolan, HolmesNo: Blais, Cooper, DiLisio, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, Waterman
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 4 yeas - 7 nays (Blais, Waterman, Jackson, DiLisio, Kobus, Reynolds and Cooper) to approve the changes to Ordinance 16-15 "Building Sewers and Connections: 1. Delete section 16-15.6 "Building Sewers and Connections" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.6 Building Sewers and Connections (amended 10/16/07, 4/5/16) a. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenances thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the Superintendent.”
Transfer $9,391.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000- 515030 (Police - Sick Leave Incentive) to pay contractual sick leave stipends for FY21
To transfer $9,391.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000- 515030 (Police - Sick Leave Incentive) to pay contractual sick leave stipends for FY21
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to transfer $9,391.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000- 515030 (Police - Sick Leave Incentive) to pay contractual sick leave stipends for FY21.”
Transfer $25,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-582510 (Fire Dept. - Renovation) for the needed Fire Department kitchen renovation
To transfer $25,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-582510 (Fire Dept. - Renovation) for the needed Fire Department kitchen renovation
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $25,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-582510 (Fire Dept. - Renovation) for the needed Fire Department kitchen renovation.”
Approve the request to extend the "no-parking" area on Scott Street, Southerly side from Rte. 1 to pole #2321, approximately 330 feet from Rte
To approve the request to extend the "no-parking" area on Scott Street, Southerly side from Rte. 1 to pole #2321, approximately 330 feet from Rte
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request to extend the "no-parking" area on Scott Street, Southerly side from Rte. 1 to pole #2321, approximately 330 feet from Rte.”
Approve the expenditure of an awarded grant of $151,500 for the Implementation of a Disaster Recovery Infrastructure and approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments
To approve the expenditure of an awarded grant of $151,500 for the Implementation of a Disaster Recovery Infrastructure and approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of an awarded grant of $151,500 for the Implementation of a Disaster Recovery Infrastructure and approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments.”
Approve the request to waive fees collected by the City associated with Attleboro-Pawtucket Interconnection Project according to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro
To approve the request to waive fees collected by the City associated with Attleboro-Pawtucket Interconnection Project according to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request to waive fees collected by the City associated with Attleboro-Pawtucket Interconnection Project according to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro.”
Accept a donation of $755.00 in gift cards donated to the Veterans Office by the Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter
To accept a donation of $755.00 in gift cards donated to the Veterans Office by the Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept a donation of $755.00 in gift cards donated to the Veterans Office by the Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter.”
Transfer $16,749.54 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-511000 (Clerk - Salary) to hire a Senior Clerk for the City Clerk's Office
To transfer $16,749.54 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-511000 (Clerk - Salary) to hire a Senior Clerk for the City Clerk's Office
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $16,749.54 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-511000 (Clerk - Salary) to hire a Senior Clerk for the City Clerk's Office.”
Approve the following resolution to be sent to the State House to support our Attleboro State Legislators request to implement a Stop the Spread Covid 19 free testing site in the City of Attleboro: A RESOLUTION OF THE AT
To approve the following resolution to be sent to the State House to support our Attleboro State Legislators request to implement a Stop the Spread Covid 19 free testing site in the City of Attleboro: A RESOLUTION OF THE ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A COVID-19 STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITE IN ATTLEBORO WHEREAS, In June 2020, Governor Baker launched the ‘Stop the Spread' testing program with a stated goal of reducing the prevalence of COVID-19 in Municipal Council Minutes-JANUARY 5, 2021 Page 23 of 30 communities that are above the state average in total cases, positive test rate, and have experienced a decline in testing levels since April; and WHEREAS, As of December 2020, Attleboro does not have a ‘Stop the Spread' COVID-19 testing site, or any other cost-free testing site; and WHEREAS, The nearest two ‘Stop the Spread' testing sites for Attleboro's 45,000 resident
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following resolution to be sent to the State House to support our Attleboro State Legislators request to implement a Stop the Spread Covid 19 free testing site in the City of Attleboro: A RESOLUTION OF THE ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A COVID-19 STOP THE SPREAD TESTING SITE IN ATTLEBORO WHEREAS, In June 2020, Governor Baker launched the ‘Stop the Spread' testing program with a stated goal of reducing the prevalence of COVID-19 in Municipal Council Minutes-JANUARY 5, 2021.”
Approve the request for the reappointment for J. Parent to the Fire Commission
To approve the request for the reappointment for J. Parent to the Fire Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request for the reappointment for J. Parent to the Fire Commission.”
Transfer $8,920.56 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 530101 (City Wide - Professional Services) for a camera to be installed to track illegal dumping
To transfer $8,920.56 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 530101 (City Wide - Professional Services) for a camera to be installed to track illegal dumping
Yes: Blais, Conti, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Holmes
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nays (Holmes) to transfer $8,920.56 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 530101 (City Wide - Professional Services) for a camera to be installed to track illegal dumping.”
Transfer $9,938.73 from Account 11241000- 5783000 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-553015 (City Wide - Trash Receptacles) to replace trash bins in the city center
To transfer $9,938.73 from Account 11241000- 5783000 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-553015 (City Wide - Trash Receptacles) to replace trash bins in the city center
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $9,938.73 from Account 11241000- 5783000 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-553015 (City Wide - Trash Receptacles) to replace trash bins in the city center.”
Approve the transfer of $40,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000- 530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) for attorney fees for the remainder of FY21
To approve the transfer of $40,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000- 530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) for attorney fees for the remainder of FY21
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $40,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000- 530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) for attorney fees for the remainder of FY21.”
Approve a Class II license for Seekonk Gas and Repair dba 123 Mobil at 300 County Street with 4 customer spaces and 9 display spaces
To approve a Class II license for Seekonk Gas and Repair dba 123 Mobil at 300 County Street with 4 customer spaces and 9 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license for Seekonk Gas and Repair dba 123 Mobil at 300 County Street with 4 customer spaces and 9 display spaces.”
Declare the following Attleboro School department copiers as surplus and available for disposition: Make Model Serial Number Lanier LD0505 M5685200298 Canon IR2870 SLG11384 Lanier LD050 M5685100433 Lanier LD320D L7087140
To declare the following Attleboro School department copiers as surplus and available for disposition: Make Model Serial Number Lanier LD0505 M5685200298 Canon IR2870 SLG11384 Lanier LD050 M5685100433 Lanier LD320D L7087140694 Lanier LD050 M5685200299 Lanier LD050 M5685200303 Lanier LD270 M9385400109 Lanier LD360 V6995600586 Lanier LD270 M9385300567 Lanier LD270 M9385300555 Municipal Council Minutes-JANUARY 5, 2021 Page 25 of 30 Lanier LD270 M9385400111 Lanier LD050 M5685100355 Canon IR2270 SLH25730 Canon IR2870 SLG10680 Canon IR2870 SLG11582 Riso RZ 220 UI 15065255 Riso RZ 220 UI 15064247 Riso RZ 220 UI 15063910 Riso RZ 220 UI 82550642 Canon IR2230 THF02114 Riso EZ 221 U 76692764
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Attleboro School department copiers as surplus and available for disposition: Make Model Serial Number Lanier LD0505 M5685200298 Canon IR2870 SLG11384 Lanier LD050 M5685100433 Lanier LD320D L7087140694 Lanier LD050 M5685200299 Lanier LD050 M5685200303 Lanier LD270 M9385400109 Lanier LD360 V6995600586 Lanier LD270 M9385300567 Lanier LD270 M9385300555 Municipal Council Minutes-JANUARY 5, 2021.”
Declare the following Police Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2011 Ford/C.V. 2FABP7BV7BX176303 91,000 Poor
To declare the following Police Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2011 Ford/C.V. 2FABP7BV7BX176303 91,000 Poor
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Police Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2011 Ford/C.V. 2FABP7BV7BX176303 91,000 Poor.”
Approve the anonymous donation of a Logitech C922X WebCam with an estimated value of $120.00 to the School district to support the remote learning environment
To approve the anonymous donation of a Logitech C922X WebCam with an estimated value of $120.00 to the School district to support the remote learning environment
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the anonymous donation of a Logitech C922X WebCam with an estimated value of $120.00 to the School district to support the remote learning environment.”
Approve the request of the Water Department to declare the following equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used Ordinances Elections and Legislative Matters C
To approve the request of the Water Department to declare the following equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used Ordinances Elections and Legislative Matters Chair Holmes brought the following motions forward:
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request of the Water Department to declare the following equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used Ordinances Elections and Legislative Matters Chair Holmes brought the following motions forward:.”
Reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department to Section 7-7 collection of solid waste
To reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department to Section 7-7 collection of solid waste
Yes: Blais, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nay (Conti) to reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department to Section 7-7 collection of solid waste.”
Reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 that was vetoed by the Mayor, for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department for the following amendments to Section 7- 8 Solid Waste Colle
To reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 that was vetoed by the Mayor, for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department for the following amendments to Section 7- 8 Solid Waste Collection Fees: Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees (Amended 5/03/05, 6/20/06, 6/26/07, 6/10/08, 6/25/12, 6/23/16) Delete Section 7-8.1 in its entirety and replace with the following: 7-8.1a A charge is hereby established in the amount of $234.12 per year from residential dwellings of one (1) through eight (8) units, for the regular curbside collection and disposal, of domestic rubbish, domestic recyclables, white goods and yard waste, the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste, the operation of the municipal composting site, and the operation for solid waste disposal. 7-8.1b Regular, weekly curbside collection and disposal of solid waste shall consist of
Yes: Blais, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nay (Conti) to reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 that was vetoed by the Mayor, for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department for the following amendments to Section 7- 8 Solid Waste Collection Fees: Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees (Amended 5/03/05, 6/20/06, 6/26/07, 6/10/08, 6/25/12, 6/23/16) Delete Section 7-8.1 in its entirety and replace with the following: 7-8.1a A charge is hereby established in the amount of $234.12 per year from residential dwellings of one (1) through eight (8) units, for the regular curbside collection and disposal, of domestic rubbish, domestic recyclables, white goods and yard waste, the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste, the operation of the municipal composting site, and the operation for solid waste disposal. 7-8.1b Regular, weekly curbside collection a.”
Reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 that was vetoed by the Mayor for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department for the following amendments to Section 7- 10 Compost Center
To reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 that was vetoed by the Mayor for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department for the following amendments to Section 7- 10 Compost Center
Yes: Blais, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nay (Conti) to reconsider and approve the vote of December 15, 2020 that was vetoed by the Mayor for the proposed amendments for ordinance changes by the Health Department for the following amendments to Section 7- 10 Compost Center.”
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