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February 2, 2021
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark J. Cooper, Kate M. Jackson, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Todd M. Kobus, Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Ty Waterman
Absent: Peter Blais
Every vote, in order
Approve the following minutes: October 6, 2020 and October 20, 2020
To approve the following minutes: October 6, 2020 and October 20, 2020
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following minutes: October 6, 2020 and October 20, 2020.”
Approve expending of the Senator Charles E Shannon Jr
To approve expending of the Senator Charles E Shannon Jr
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve expending of the Senator Charles E Shannon Jr.”
Transfer $25.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000- 573010 (Clerk - Dues) to pay the dues to the Massachusetts City Clerks Association
To transfer $25.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000- 573010 (Clerk - Dues) to pay the dues to the Massachusetts City Clerks Association
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $25.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000- 573010 (Clerk - Dues) to pay the dues to the Massachusetts City Clerks Association.”
Confirm the appointment of Laura Abrams, 35 Cumberland Street, Attleboro, to an unexpired term on the Disability Commission
To confirm the appointment of Laura Abrams, 35 Cumberland Street, Attleboro, to an unexpired term on the Disability Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to confirm the appointment of Laura Abrams, 35 Cumberland Street, Attleboro, to an unexpired term on the Disability Commission.”
Confirm the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Hans Schaefer Park Commissioners 5 Year February 2026 Leo Johnson Board Recreation Commissioners 3 Year
To confirm the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Hans Schaefer Park Commissioners 5 Year February 2026 Leo Johnson Board Recreation Commissioners 3 Year February 2024 Martha Conti Board Trust Fund Commissioners 3 Year February 2024 Terrance McCrosson Constable 1 Year February 2022 Carol O'Connor Council on Aging 4 Year February 2025 Stephen Berdos Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2024 John Jacobi Municipal Building Commission 3 Year February 2024 Terri DeSisto Municipal Building Commission 3 Year February 2024 Fred Uriot Planning Board 5 Year February 2026 Richard Correia Redevelopment Authority 5 Year February 2026
Yes: Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanAbstained: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent, Conti abstained) to confirm the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Hans Schaefer Park Commissioners 5 Year February 2026 Leo Johnson Board Recreation Commissioners 3 Year February 2024 Martha Conti Board Trust Fund Commissioners 3 Year February 2024 Terrance McCrosson Constable 1 Year February 2022 Carol O'Connor Council on Aging 4 Year February 2025 Stephen Berdos Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2024 John Jacobi Municipal Building Commission 3 Year February 2024 Terri DeSisto Municipal Building Commission 3 Year February 2024 Fred Uriot Planning Board 5 Year February 2026 Richard Correia Redevelopment Authority 5 Year February 2026.”
Approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Laban O'Brien Alt
To approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Laban O'Brien Alt
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Laban O'Brien Alt.”
Approve the reappointment of Kourtney Wunschel as Superintendent of Water for a 3-year term, expiring February 2024
To approve the reappointment of Kourtney Wunschel as Superintendent of Water for a 3-year term, expiring February 2024
The minutes give the count but do not name the Councilors who voted no.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 6 yeas - 4 nays (Blais absent) to approve the reappointment of Kourtney Wunschel as Superintendent of Water for a 3-year term, expiring February 2024.”
Approve the appointment of Thomas Morin, 78 Lincoln Avenue, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board
To approve the appointment of Thomas Morin, 78 Lincoln Avenue, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the appointment of Thomas Morin, 78 Lincoln Avenue, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board.”
Approve the reappointment of Brian Germain as the Inspector of Gas Piping & Gas Appliances as well as the Inspector of Plumbing for terms of three years
To approve the reappointment of Brian Germain as the Inspector of Gas Piping & Gas Appliances as well as the Inspector of Plumbing for terms of three years
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the reappointment of Brian Germain as the Inspector of Gas Piping & Gas Appliances as well as the Inspector of Plumbing for terms of three years.”
Transfer $9,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Professional Services) to replenish account from repair of a traffic light
To transfer $9,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Professional Services) to replenish account from repair of a traffic light
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $9,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Professional Services) to replenish account from repair of a traffic light.”
Transfer $12,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) for mandated inspections to be done at Farmer's Pond Dam, Simmon
To transfer $12,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) for mandated inspections to be done at Farmer's Pond Dam, Simmons Pond Dam and Mechanics Dam
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $12,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) for mandated inspections to be done at Farmer's Pond Dam, Simmons Pond Dam and Mechanics Dam.”
Authorize payment of $956.02 from account 2602-538095 (Off Street Parking Revolving Fund - Parking Professional Services) for an FY20 invoice from Passport Labs, Inc
To authorize payment of $956.02 from account 2602-538095 (Off Street Parking Revolving Fund - Parking Professional Services) for an FY20 invoice from Passport Labs, Inc
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to authorize payment of $956.02 from account 2602-538095 (Off Street Parking Revolving Fund - Parking Professional Services) for an FY20 invoice from Passport Labs, Inc.”
Transfer $22,779.63 from account 3316-599000 (Water Storage Facility - Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and
To transfer $22,779.63 from account 3316-599000 (Water Storage Facility - Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $22,779.63 from account 3316-599000 (Water Storage Facility - Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue.”
Transfer $8.50 from account 3321- 599000 (Blake's Pond Dam - Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale A
To transfer $8.50 from account 3321- 599000 (Blake's Pond Dam - Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $8.50 from account 3321- 599000 (Blake's Pond Dam - Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue.”
Transfer $2,707.31 from account 3326-599000 (RT 95 Water Main-Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Municipal Council Minutes-FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 8 of 11 Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to
To transfer $2,707.31 from account 3326-599000 (RT 95 Water Main-Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Municipal Council Minutes-FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 8 of 11 Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $2,707.31 from account 3326-599000 (RT 95 Water Main-Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000 (Park Municipal Council Minutes-FEBRUARY 2, 2021.”
Transfer $290.56 from account 3331-599000 (Vehicle/Equipment -Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000(Park Place/Lonsdale Ave- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Aven
To transfer $290.56 from account 3331-599000 (Vehicle/Equipment -Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000(Park Place/Lonsdale Ave- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $290.56 from account 3331-599000 (Vehicle/Equipment -Other Financing Uses) to account 3337-499000(Park Place/Lonsdale Ave- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue..”
Transfer $197,928.05 from account 3328-599000 (HVAC Phase 2-Other Financing Uses) as follows: $180,214.00 to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Pa
To transfer $197,928.05 from account 3328-599000 (HVAC Phase 2-Other Financing Uses) as follows: $180,214.00 to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue and $17,714.05 to account 3333- 499000 (Roy Avenue - Other Financing Sources) to fund the Roy Avenue
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $197,928.05 from account 3328-599000 (HVAC Phase 2-Other Financing Uses) as follows: $180,214.00 to account 3337-499000 (Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue- Other Financing Sources) to fund the cleaning and lining of Park Place and Lonsdale Avenue and $17,714.05 to account 3333- 499000 (Roy Avenue - Other Financing Sources) to fund the Roy Avenue.”
Call a joint public hearing with the Planning Board, February 16, 2021 to address proposed amendments to section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances
To call a joint public hearing with the Planning Board, February 16, 2021 to address proposed amendments to section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to call a joint public hearing with the Planning Board, February 16, 2021 to address proposed amendments to section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances.”
Adopt the City of Attleboro's HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2020 UPDATE pursuant to FEMA's finding and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) Competitive PDMC 17-10ATT grant contract requirements and request the
To adopt the City of Attleboro's HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2020 UPDATE pursuant to FEMA's finding and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) Competitive PDMC 17-10ATT grant contract requirements and request the following resolution be adopted by the Council: CITY OF ATTLEBORO A Resolution Adopting the City Of Attleboro's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update WHEREAS: The City of Attleboro established a 26-member Steering Committee consisting of community volunteers and municipal officials to prepare the City of Attleboro's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update; and WHEREAS: The City of Attleboro participated in the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update; and WHEREAS: A duly-noticed public meeting was held by the Honorable Municipal Council on November 17, 2020 for public and municipal review; and WHEREAS: The Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update contains several poten
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to adopt the City of Attleboro's HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2020 UPDATE pursuant to FEMA's finding and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) Competitive PDMC 17-10ATT grant contract requirements and request the following resolution be adopted by the Council: CITY OF ATTLEBORO A Resolution Adopting the City Of Attleboro's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update WHEREAS: The City of Attleboro established a 26-member Steering Committee consisting of community volunteers and municipal officials to prepare the City of Attleboro's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update; and WHEREAS: The City of Attleboro participated in the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update; and WHEREAS: A duly-noticed public meeting was held by the Honorable Municipal Council on November 17, 2020 for public and municipal review; and WHEREAS: The Hazard.”
Approve the Class II application for 64 Pleasant St, Trusted Auto, Inc. with 5 customer and 18 storage spaces
To approve the Class II application for 64 Pleasant St, Trusted Auto, Inc. with 5 customer and 18 storage spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the Class II application for 64 Pleasant St, Trusted Auto, Inc. with 5 customer and 18 storage spaces.”
Transfer $22,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 573060 (City Wide- Richardson School Expenses) to pay recurring bills incurred at 95 Pine Street
To transfer $22,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 573060 (City Wide- Richardson School Expenses) to pay recurring bills incurred at 95 Pine Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $22,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 573060 (City Wide- Richardson School Expenses) to pay recurring bills incurred at 95 Pine Street.”
Accept the donation of $125.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards form the Holiday Spirit Committee for the Veterans' Office
To accept the donation of $125.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards form the Holiday Spirit Committee for the Veterans' Office
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to accept the donation of $125.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards form the Holiday Spirit Committee for the Veterans' Office.”
Accept the donation of $400.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee for the Health Department and Outreach program
To accept the donation of $400.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee for the Health Department and Outreach program
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to accept the donation of $400.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee for the Health Department and Outreach program.”
Transfer $4,820.73 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 558330 (City Wide - Copiers) to replace a 2007 copier on the second floor
To transfer $4,820.73 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 558330 (City Wide - Copiers) to replace a 2007 copier on the second floor
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $4,820.73 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000- 558330 (City Wide - Copiers) to replace a 2007 copier on the second floor.”
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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