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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

January 19, 2021

22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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 following minutes: June 16, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 22, 2020 and December 1, 2020

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following minutes: June 16, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 22, 2020 and December 1, 2020

From the minutes

“Voted 11 - 0 to approve the following minutes: June 16, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 22, 2020 and December 1, 2020.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Transfer $9,945.87 from Account 12201000- 558204 (Fire Department - Firefighting Supplies) to Account 12201000-585020 (Fire Department - Fire Safety Equipment) to pay for fire equipment related to a capital project fund

Minutes, page 28

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To transfer $9,945.87 from Account 12201000- 558204 (Fire Department - Firefighting Supplies) to Account 12201000-585020 (Fire Department - Fire Safety Equipment) to pay for fire equipment related to a capital project fund

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $9,945.87 from Account 12201000- 558204 (Fire Department - Firefighting Supplies) to Account 12201000-585020 (Fire Department - Fire Safety Equipment) to pay for fire equipment related to a capital project fund.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Transfer $25,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer the $25,000 from Account 11241000-599300 (City Wid

Minutes, page 28

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To transfer $25,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer the $25,000 from Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Project Fund) to Fund 3558-499000 (Fire Department - Roofs Other Financing Sources) for costs associated with the roofs at Brigg's Corner and Union Street fire stations

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $25,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer the $25,000 from Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Project Fund) to Fund 3558-499000 (Fire Department - Roofs Other Financing Sources) for costs associated with the roofs at Brigg's Corner and Union Street fire stations.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Authorize the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 54 Union, LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M

Minutes, page 29

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 54 Union, LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 54 Union, LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Veterans' office, of $295.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attleboro Chapter

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Veterans' office, of $295.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attleboro Chapter

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Veterans' office, of $295.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attleboro Chapter.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Veterans' office regarding the donation of $250.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Veterans' office regarding the donation of $250.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Veterans' office regarding the donation of $250.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Accept a donation of 250 marketing flyers to the Attleboro Council on Human Rights with a value of $120.65 from Taryn McCarthy of Moo, Inc

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept a donation of 250 marketing flyers to the Attleboro Council on Human Rights with a value of $120.65 from Taryn McCarthy of Moo, Inc

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept a donation of 250 marketing flyers to the Attleboro Council on Human Rights with a value of $120.65 from Taryn McCarthy of Moo, Inc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Rescind the March 3, 2020 request for a new F150 with the Water Department

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To rescind the March 3, 2020 request for a new F150 with the Water Department

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to rescind the March 3, 2020 request for a new F150 with the Water Department.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Declare surplus and available for disposition the following water department vehicles: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2003 Ford F350 Utility 1FDWX37F93EB14888 172,000 Poor 2007 Ford F150 Pickup 1FTRF14W27NA04624 2

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To declare surplus and available for disposition the following water department vehicles: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2003 Ford F350 Utility 1FDWX37F93EB14888 172,000 Poor 2007 Ford F150 Pickup 1FTRF14W27NA04624 246,000 Poor Budget and Administration Chair DiLisio brought forward the following vote:

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare surplus and available for disposition the following water department vehicles: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2003 Ford F350 Utility 1FDWX37F93EB14888 172,000 Poor 2007 Ford F150 Pickup 1FTRF14W27NA04624 246,000 Poor Budget and Administration Chair DiLisio brought forward the following vote:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Authorize the School Department to pay a previous year bill in the amount of $923.89 to Ford Motor Municipal Finance

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the School Department to pay a previous year bill in the amount of $923.89 to Ford Motor Municipal Finance

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay a previous year bill in the amount of $923.89 to Ford Motor Municipal Finance.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Approve the following: To layout a portion of Nicholas Drive (length of 773.11 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 7+73.11) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all

Minutes, page 30

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following: To layout a portion of Nicholas Drive (length of 773.11 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 7+73.11) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "ACCEPTANCE PLAN NICHOLAS DRIVE, ATTLEBORO, MA", dated May 31, 2019, prepared by Charles T. Camp, R.L.S. and John C. Spink, P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following: To layout a portion of Nicholas Drive (length of 773.11 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 7+73.11) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "ACCEPTANCE PLAN NICHOLAS DRIVE, ATTLEBORO, MA", dated May 31, 2019, prepared by Charles T. Camp, R.L.S. and John C. Spink, P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Approve the following: To layout a portion of Oakhill Meadows Way (length of 381.41 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 3+81.41) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following: To layout a portion of Oakhill Meadows Way (length of 381.41 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 3+81.41) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "ACCEPTANCE PLAN OAKHILL MEADOWS WAY, ATTLEBORO, MA", dated May 31, 2019, prepared by Charles T. Camp, R.L.S. and John C. Spink, P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following: To layout a portion of Oakhill Meadows Way (length of 381.41 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 3+81.41) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "ACCEPTANCE PLAN OAKHILL MEADOWS WAY, ATTLEBORO, MA", dated May 31, 2019, prepared by Charles T. Camp, R.L.S. and John C. Spink, P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Approve the Automatic Amusement Devices license application form Chuck E. Cheese's #467 at 287 Washington Street with 64 Skill/Kiddie Ride/Video Games

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Automatic Amusement Devices license application form Chuck E. Cheese's #467 at 287 Washington Street with 64 Skill/Kiddie Ride/Video Games

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Automatic Amusement Devices license application form Chuck E. Cheese's #467 at 287 Washington Street with 64 Skill/Kiddie Ride/Video Games.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Approve a Class II license for South Attleboro Auto Sales, Inc. at 411 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 30 display spaces

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve a Class II license for South Attleboro Auto Sales, Inc. at 411 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 30 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license for South Attleboro Auto Sales, Inc. at 411 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 30 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Approve a 36-month lease agreement for five copiers from Konica Minolta for the School Department

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve a 36-month lease agreement for five copiers from Konica Minolta for the School Department

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a 36-month lease agreement for five copiers from Konica Minolta for the School Department.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Declare the following Water Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin Miles Condition 2004 Ford Ranger 1FTYR10UX4PA19752 145,000 Poor

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To declare the following Water Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin Miles Condition 2004 Ford Ranger 1FTYR10UX4PA19752 145,000 Poor

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Water Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin Miles Condition 2004 Ford Ranger 1FTYR10UX4PA19752 145,000 Poor.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Declare the following Police Department vehicles as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2013 Ford Explorer SUV 1FM5K8AR3DGC63524 104,911 Poor 2010 Dodge Charger 2B3AA4CT0AH302966

Minutes, page 31

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To declare the following Police Department vehicles as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2013 Ford Explorer SUV 1FM5K8AR3DGC63524 104,911 Poor 2010 Dodge Charger 2B3AA4CT0AH302966 99,777 Poor Municipal Council Minutes-JANUARY 19, 2021 Page 31 of 32

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Police Department vehicles as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2013 Ford Explorer SUV 1FM5K8AR3DGC63524 104,911 Poor 2010 Dodge Charger 2B3AA4CT0AH302966 99,777 Poor Municipal Council Minutes-JANUARY 19, 2021.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Council on Aging of $50 Visa gift cards and $275 from the Holiday Spirit Committee

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Council on Aging of $50 Visa gift cards and $275 from the Holiday Spirit Committee

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Council on Aging of $50 Visa gift cards and $275 from the Holiday Spirit Committee.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Health Department of $300 in Market Basket gift cards and $50 Visa gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Health Department of $300 in Market Basket gift cards and $50 Visa gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Health Department of $300 in Market Basket gift cards and $50 Visa gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Accept the donation of $356.40 in school supplies donated by Walmart to Coelho Middle School

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of $356.40 in school supplies donated by Walmart to Coelho Middle School

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $356.40 in school supplies donated by Walmart to Coelho Middle School.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Accept the donation of five trees to the City from the Walsh Perry Partnership

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of five trees to the City from the Walsh Perry Partnership

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of five trees to the City from the Walsh Perry Partnership.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Rescind a vote from January 5, 2021 calling for a public hearing regarding the need for authorization of a proposed Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To rescind a vote from January 5, 2021 calling for a public hearing regarding the need for authorization of a proposed Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to rescind a vote from January 5, 2021 calling for a public hearing regarding the need for authorization of a proposed Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.

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