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March 2, 2021
25 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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
Call a recess at 7:10 p.m. President Cooper brought the meeting back to order at 7:34 p.m. Vote to reconsider failed with a vote of 1 yea - 10 nays (Blais abstained - Kobus voted yea) Roll Call vote 11 yeas - 0 nays to a
To call a recess at 7:10 p.m. President Cooper brought the meeting back to order at 7:34 p.m. Vote to reconsider failed with a vote of 1 yea - 10 nays (Blais abstained - Kobus voted yea) Roll Call vote 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the minutes of February 16, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted 11 - 0 to call a recess at 7:10 p.m. President Cooper brought the meeting back to order at 7:34 p.m. Vote to reconsider failed with a vote of 1 yea - 10 nays (Blais abstained - Kobus voted yea) Roll Call vote 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the minutes of February 16, 2021.”
Transfer $28,395.25 from Account 6100-538053 (Water Enterprise Fund - Trench Repair) to Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Sources) to move funds for the permanent paving of Franklin Street
To transfer $28,395.25 from Account 6100-538053 (Water Enterprise Fund - Trench Repair) to Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Sources) to move funds for the permanent paving of Franklin Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $28,395.25 from Account 6100-538053 (Water Enterprise Fund - Trench Repair) to Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Sources) to move funds for the permanent paving of Franklin Street.”
Transfer $28,395.25 from Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Sources) to Fund 3335 Franklin St Water Main for permanent paving of Franklin Street from the December 2019 water main replacement wor
To transfer $28,395.25 from Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Sources) to Fund 3335 Franklin St Water Main for permanent paving of Franklin Street from the December 2019 water main replacement work
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $28,395.25 from Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Sources) to Fund 3335 Franklin St Water Main for permanent paving of Franklin Street from the December 2019 water main replacement work.”
Appropriate $31,286.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587044 (Water Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) for the purchase of a new Ford Ranger 4x4 super cab with a 6' bed
To appropriate $31,286.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587044 (Water Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) for the purchase of a new Ford Ranger 4x4 super cab with a 6' bed and tool box
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $31,286.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587044 (Water Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) for the purchase of a new Ford Ranger 4x4 super cab with a 6' bed and tool box.”
Appropriate $118,700.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Retained Earnings) to Fund 3313 SCADA to fund the upgrade of security for the city water supply
To appropriate $118,700.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Retained Earnings) to Fund 3313 SCADA to fund the upgrade of security for the city water supply
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $118,700.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Retained Earnings) to Fund 3313 SCADA to fund the upgrade of security for the city water supply.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 2, 2021: A communication from Edward Bayly of Attleboro with questions on the tax breaks for potential new downtown business
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 2, 2021: A communication from Edward Bayly of Attleboro with questions on the tax breaks for potential new downtown business
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 2, 2021: A communication from Edward Bayly of Attleboro with questions on the tax breaks for potential new downtown business.”
Approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Ian Daley Constable 1 Year February 2022 Jason Gittle Planning
To approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Ian Daley Constable 1 Year February 2022 Jason Gittle Planning Board 5 Year February 2026
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Ian Daley Constable 1 Year February 2022 Jason Gittle Planning Board 5 Year February 2026.”
Approve the confirmation of Jessica Reagan Salzman, 940 West Street, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Human Rights
To approve the confirmation of Jessica Reagan Salzman, 940 West Street, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Human Rights
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the confirmation of Jessica Reagan Salzman, 940 West Street, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Human Rights.”
Approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the appointment of Jennifer Keating Roca, 2 Benefit Street, to fill an expired term on the Cultural Council
To approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the appointment of Jennifer Keating Roca, 2 Benefit Street, to fill an expired term on the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the appointment of Jennifer Keating Roca, 2 Benefit Street, to fill an expired term on the Cultural Council.”
Approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the appointment of Joshua Jorge, 1161B Oak Hill Avenue, to fill an expired term as a Constable
To approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the appointment of Joshua Jorge, 1161B Oak Hill Avenue, to fill an expired term as a Constable
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the confirmation by Your Honorable Body the appointment of Joshua Jorge, 1161B Oak Hill Avenue, to fill an expired term as a Constable.”
Approve the appointment of Lee Ann Beaulieu, 708 Newport Avenue, to fill an expired term on the Disability Commission
To approve the appointment of Lee Ann Beaulieu, 708 Newport Avenue, to fill an expired term on the Disability Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Lee Ann Beaulieu, 708 Newport Avenue, to fill an expired term on the Disability Commission.”
Approve the appointment of Steven Bensson, 1 Westwood Park Circle, to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging
To approve the appointment of Steven Bensson, 1 Westwood Park Circle, to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays (Cooper absent) to approve the appointment of Steven Bensson, 1 Westwood Park Circle, to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging.”
Transfer $1,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553020 (Public Works - Supplies Safety Signs) for a solar LED "Intersection Ahead" sign for Augsburg Drive
To transfer $1,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553020 (Public Works - Supplies Safety Signs) for a solar LED "Intersection Ahead" sign for Augsburg Drive
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553020 (Public Works - Supplies Safety Signs) for a solar LED "Intersection Ahead" sign for Augsburg Drive.”
Transfer $24,925.95 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to replenish funds used for an emergency repair
To transfer $24,925.95 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to replenish funds used for an emergency repair
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $24,925.95 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to replenish funds used for an emergency repair.”
Transfer $3,500.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-524240 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Maintenance of Equipment) to replace coolant in the emergency gene
To transfer $3,500.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-524240 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Maintenance of Equipment) to replace coolant in the emergency generator
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $3,500.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-524240 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Maintenance of Equipment) to replace coolant in the emergency generator.”
Appropriate $73,220.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-584078 (Water Enterprise Fund - High Lift Pump) to purchase a replacement high lift pump at the West Street Plan
To appropriate $73,220.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-584078 (Water Enterprise Fund - High Lift Pump) to purchase a replacement high lift pump at the West Street Plant
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $73,220.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-584078 (Water Enterprise Fund - High Lift Pump) to purchase a replacement high lift pump at the West Street Plant.”
Transfer authorize the School Department to pay a bill from GovConnection in the amount of $93.06 that was not received in time to be processed in the normal FY20 business cycle
To transfer authorize the School Department to pay a bill from GovConnection in the amount of $93.06 that was not received in time to be processed in the normal FY20 business cycle
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer authorize the School Department to pay a bill from GovConnection in the amount of $93.06 that was not received in time to be processed in the normal FY20 business cycle.”
Approve the rezoning petition received from Atlantic Golf Centers regarding 754 Newport Avenue also known as Assessor's Plat #69 and Lot #26B to change the Zoning of the 39.21 acres to General Business and General Reside
To approve the rezoning petition received from Atlantic Golf Centers regarding 754 Newport Avenue also known as Assessor's Plat #69 and Lot #26B to change the Zoning of the 39.21 acres to General Business and General Residence A. 22
Yes: Blais, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, ReynoldsNo: Conti, Cooper, Waterman
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 8 yeas - 3 nays (Conti, Waterman, Cooper nays) to approve the rezoning petition received from Atlantic Golf Centers regarding 754 Newport Avenue also known as Assessor's Plat #69 and Lot #26B to change the Zoning of the 39.21 acres to General Business and General Residence A. 22.”
Approve the proposed amendments to section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances
To approve the proposed amendments to section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the proposed amendments to section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances.”
Approve the Class II License application from Matthew Borgellas dba N.E. Autos, Inc. at 71 County Street with 6 customer spaces and 40 display spaces
To approve the Class II License application from Matthew Borgellas dba N.E. Autos, Inc. at 71 County Street with 6 customer spaces and 40 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class II License application from Matthew Borgellas dba N.E. Autos, Inc. at 71 County Street with 6 customer spaces and 40 display spaces.”
Approve the transfer $5,422.00 from Account 11621000-511550 (Elections - Salaries) to Account 11621000-542020 (Elections - Supplies Election Equipment) to purchase six 4-station voting booths
To approve the transfer $5,422.00 from Account 11621000-511550 (Elections - Salaries) to Account 11621000-542020 (Elections - Supplies Election Equipment) to purchase six 4-station voting booths
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer $5,422.00 from Account 11621000-511550 (Elections - Salaries) to Account 11621000-542020 (Elections - Supplies Election Equipment) to purchase six 4-station voting booths.”
Accept the anonymous donations to the Veterans' Services office of a $50.88 gift card to The Breakfast Place and a $28.08 gift certificate to Bliss Brothers Dairy
To accept the anonymous donations to the Veterans' Services office of a $50.88 gift card to The Breakfast Place and a $28.08 gift certificate to Bliss Brothers Dairy
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the anonymous donations to the Veterans' Services office of a $50.88 gift card to The Breakfast Place and a $28.08 gift certificate to Bliss Brothers Dairy.”
Accept the donations of $3,000.00 in gift cards to various venues from Home Instead Senior Care and of $150.00 in Stop and Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee all to the Council on Aging
To accept the donations of $3,000.00 in gift cards to various venues from Home Instead Senior Care and of $150.00 in Stop and Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee all to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donations of $3,000.00 in gift cards to various venues from Home Instead Senior Care and of $150.00 in Stop and Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee all to the Council on Aging.”
Refer to the Public Safety Committee and to the Administration for study and recommendation: A recommendation that the Police and Fire disconnect from the city network and have their individual networks to prevent Public
To refer to the Public Safety Committee and to the Administration for study and recommendation: A recommendation that the Police and Fire disconnect from the city network and have their individual networks to prevent Public Safety Emergencies
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to the Public Safety Committee and to the Administration for study and recommendation: A recommendation that the Police and Fire disconnect from the city network and have their individual networks to prevent Public Safety Emergencies.”
Adjourn at 9:15 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
To adjourn at 9:15 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
The minutes do not give a count for this vote.
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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