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February 16, 2021
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: 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: Mark J. Cooper
Every vote, in order
Approve the following minutes: December 15, 2020, January 5, 2021, January 19, 2021 and February 2, 2021
To approve the following minutes: December 15, 2020, January 5, 2021, January 19, 2021 and February 2, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the following minutes: December 15, 2020, January 5, 2021, January 19, 2021 and February 2, 2021.”
Suspend the Rules
To suspend the Rules
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to suspend the Rules.”
Call a public hearing on March 2, 2021 to address the adoption of District Improvement Financing within the City's Transit-Oriented District
To call a public hearing on March 2, 2021 to address the adoption of District Improvement Financing within the City's Transit-Oriented District
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to call a public hearing on March 2, 2021 to address the adoption of District Improvement Financing within the City's Transit-Oriented District.”
Accept a land donation from New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid of 9.5 acres in the Chartley Brook Watershed area at 0 Pike Avenue (Plat #205, Lot #3)
To accept a land donation from New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid of 9.5 acres in the Chartley Brook Watershed area at 0 Pike Avenue (Plat #205, Lot #3)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to accept a land donation from New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid of 9.5 acres in the Chartley Brook Watershed area at 0 Pike Avenue (Plat #205, Lot #3).”
Appropriate $64,205.74 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-587065 (Fire Department - Purchase Vehicle) for the purchase of a 2021 Hybrid Ford Utility Comm
To appropriate $64,205.74 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-587065 (Fire Department - Purchase Vehicle) for the purchase of a 2021 Hybrid Ford Utility Command vehicle
Yes: Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, WatermanNo: Blais, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll call 8 yeas - 2 nays (Blais, Reynolds nays - Cooper absent) to appropriate $64,205.74 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-587065 (Fire Department - Purchase Vehicle) for the purchase of a 2021 Hybrid Ford Utility Command vehicle.”
Call for a public hearing on March 16, 2021 regarding the Capital Improvements Program for FY2022-2026
To call for a public hearing on March 16, 2021 regarding the Capital Improvements Program for FY2022-2026
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to call for a public hearing on March 16, 2021 regarding the Capital Improvements Program for FY2022-2026.”
Approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Nine Hundred Forty Three Thousand Dollars ($943,000.00) is appropriated for the replacement of the SCADA servers, historian, backup, RACO server and client and all necessary SCAD
To approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Nine Hundred Forty Three Thousand Dollars ($943,000.00) is appropriated for the replacement of the SCADA servers, historian, backup, RACO server and client and all necessary SCADA software as well as upgrading all existing programmable logic controllers to the latest version and any necessary cabling to the Wastewater SCADA system, located at 27 Pond Street (North), Attleboro, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto of which amount up to $8,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be applied to Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Nine Hundred Forty Three Thousand Dollars ($943,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the Ge
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Nine Hundred Forty Three Thousand Dollars ($943,000.00) is appropriated for the replacement of the SCADA servers, historian, backup, RACO server and client and all necessary SCADA software as well as upgrading all existing programmable logic controllers to the latest version and any necessary cabling to the Wastewater SCADA system, located at 27 Pond Street (North), Attleboro, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto of which amount up to $8,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be applied to Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Nine Hundred Forty Three Thousa.”
Approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($255,000.00) is appropriated for the Baseline Flow Monitoring for Infiltration and Inflow to the City of Attleboro Sewer System (collecti
To approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($255,000.00) is appropriated for the Baseline Flow Monitoring for Infiltration and Inflow to the City of Attleboro Sewer System (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs Municipal Council Minutes-FEBRUARY 16, 2021 Page 7 of 11 incidental or related thereto; of which amount up to $5,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be used for Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($255,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(7) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or conve
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($255,000.00) is appropriated for the Baseline Flow Monitoring for Infiltration and Inflow to the City of Attleboro Sewer System (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs Municipal Council Minutes-FEBRUARY 16, 2021.”
Approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Three Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($372,000.00) is appropriated for the design, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with valve
To approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Three Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($372,000.00) is appropriated for the design, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with valve replacement to the City's South Attleboro Pumping Station, located at 27 Pond Street (North), Attleboro, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; of which amount up to $5,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be used for Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Three Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($372,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Three Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($372,000.00) is appropriated for the design, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with valve replacement to the City's South Attleboro Pumping Station, located at 27 Pond Street (North), Attleboro, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; of which amount up to $5,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be used for Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Three Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($372,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 .”
Approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($505,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and testing associated with the Wading River Pilot Study
To approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($505,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and testing associated with the Wading River Pilot Study, located at 250 Balcom Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; of which amount up to $5,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be applied to Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Five Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($505,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(7) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the following loan: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($505,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and testing associated with the Wading River Pilot Study, located at 250 Balcom Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; of which amount up to $5,000.00 may be used for costs associated with the issuance of bonds or notes for this purpose and to the extent not so used may be applied to Project costs; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Five Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($505,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(7) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor.”
Approve the reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Mahesh Patel Board of Library Trustees 3 Year February 2024 Bruce Hagerman Conservation Commission 3 Year Februar
To approve the reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Mahesh Patel Board of Library Trustees 3 Year February 2024 Bruce Hagerman Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2024 Rose Miconi Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2024 Raymond Guillette Council on Aging 4 Year February 2025 Jacqueline Romaniecki Municipal Building Commission 3 Year February 2024
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Mahesh Patel Board of Library Trustees 3 Year February 2024 Bruce Hagerman Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2024 Rose Miconi Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2024 Raymond Guillette Council on Aging 4 Year February 2025 Jacqueline Romaniecki Municipal Building Commission 3 Year February 2024.”
Accept $300 in Stop and Shop gift cards from the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 91 to the Veterans' Services office
To accept $300 in Stop and Shop gift cards from the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 91 to the Veterans' Services office
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to accept $300 in Stop and Shop gift cards from the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 91 to the Veterans' Services office.”
Transfer $200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000- 514030 (Public Library - Longevity) to fulfill a memorandum of agreement with the library employees association d
To transfer $200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000- 514030 (Public Library - Longevity) to fulfill a memorandum of agreement with the library employees association dated through June 2023
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to transfer $200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000- 514030 (Public Library - Longevity) to fulfill a memorandum of agreement with the library employees association dated through June 2023.”
Approve the appointment of Melissa Tucker, 68 Holden Street, Attleboro, MA to fill an unexpired term of Director of Council on Aging
To approve the appointment of Melissa Tucker, 68 Holden Street, Attleboro, MA to fill an unexpired term of Director of Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the appointment of Melissa Tucker, 68 Holden Street, Attleboro, MA to fill an unexpired term of Director of Council on Aging.”
Approve the reappointment of Cynthia Amara as City Solicitor for 1 Year term ending February 2022
To approve the reappointment of Cynthia Amara as City Solicitor for 1 Year term ending February 2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the reappointment of Cynthia Amara as City Solicitor for 1 Year term ending February 2022.”
Hold a public hearing on March 16, 2021 regarding an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property for a private party from Adam Semple
To hold a public hearing on March 16, 2021 regarding an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property for a private party from Adam Semple
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to hold a public hearing on March 16, 2021 regarding an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property for a private party from Adam Semple.”
Approve the Class II application for R & D Auto Sales of 116 Dickens Street with 5 customer spaces and 8 display spaces
To approve the Class II application for R & D Auto Sales of 116 Dickens Street with 5 customer spaces and 8 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the Class II application for R & D Auto Sales of 116 Dickens Street with 5 customer spaces and 8 display spaces.”
Approve the application for an Automatic Amusement Device License Application at Papa Gino's, 103 Pleasant Street
To approve the application for an Automatic Amusement Device License Application at Papa Gino's, 103 Pleasant Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the application for an Automatic Amusement Device License Application at Papa Gino's, 103 Pleasant Street.”
Approve the transfer of $134.48 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-569010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Taxes to other Communities) to pay Wrentham real estate taxes
To approve the transfer of $134.48 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-569010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Taxes to other Communities) to pay Wrentham real estate taxes
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the transfer of $134.48 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-569010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Taxes to other Communities) to pay Wrentham real estate taxes.”
Authorize payment of $10,020.80 for an FY20 invoice from Aggregate Industries to the Public Works Department
To authorize payment of $10,020.80 for an FY20 invoice from Aggregate Industries to the Public Works Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to authorize payment of $10,020.80 for an FY20 invoice from Aggregate Industries to the Public Works Department.”
Accept the donation of a Portable Electronic Purifier with the approximate value of $199.00 from CC Technologies Inc. to the Police Department
To accept the donation of a Portable Electronic Purifier with the approximate value of $199.00 from CC Technologies Inc. to the Police Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper, Dolan absent) to accept the donation of a Portable Electronic Purifier with the approximate value of $199.00 from CC Technologies Inc. to the Police Department.”
Transfer $3,738.18 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) to install new steel guardrails at the intersection of Pond Stree
To transfer $3,738.18 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) to install new steel guardrails at the intersection of Pond Street and West Carpenter Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to transfer $3,738.18 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000- 530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) to install new steel guardrails at the intersection of Pond Street and West Carpenter Street.”
Declare the following Police Department office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Quantity Description Condition 6 Tan Metal Table Work Stations Very Poor 1 Brown Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers Very Poor Pub
To declare the following Police Department office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Quantity Description Condition 6 Tan Metal Table Work Stations Very Poor 1 Brown Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers Very Poor Public Works had no business
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to declare the following Police Department office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Quantity Description Condition 6 Tan Metal Table Work Stations Very Poor 1 Brown Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers Very Poor Public Works had no business.”
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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