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March 16, 2021
24 recorded votes, 5 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
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Strike the following: To install a solar flashing sign southbound on Slater Street before Augsburg Drive
To strike the following: To install a solar flashing sign southbound on Slater Street before Augsburg Drive
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: To install a solar flashing sign southbound on Slater Street before Augsburg Drive.”
Strike the following: A letter from Ms
To strike the following: A letter from Ms
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: A letter from Ms.”
Approve the expending of the Reimagined Streets Grant through the MASSDOT in the amount of approximately $122,149.50 awarded to the city for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program which will be used to improve the
To approve the expending of the Reimagined Streets Grant through the MASSDOT in the amount of approximately $122,149.50 awarded to the city for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program which will be used to improve the alleyways between Bank Street and Academy Street near the Sanford Street Municipal Garage
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expending of the Reimagined Streets Grant through the MASSDOT in the amount of approximately $122,149.50 awarded to the city for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program which will be used to improve the alleyways between Bank Street and Academy Street near the Sanford Street Municipal Garage.”
Transfer $28,800.00 of FY2021 Local Cultural Council funds from Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Attleboro Cultural Council and approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments
To transfer $28,800.00 of FY2021 Local Cultural Council funds from Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Attleboro Cultural Council and approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $28,800.00 of FY2021 Local Cultural Council funds from Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Attleboro Cultural Council and approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments.”
Confirm the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Lisa Nelson Board of Assessors 3 Year February 2024 Barbara Clark Council on Human Rights 3 Year Februa
To confirm the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Lisa Nelson Board of Assessors 3 Year February 2024 Barbara Clark Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2024 Greg Withers Council Substance Abuse Prevention 3 Year February 2024
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to confirm the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Lisa Nelson Board of Assessors 3 Year February 2024 Barbara Clark Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2024 Greg Withers Council Substance Abuse Prevention 3 Year February 2024.”
Approve the appointment of Cynthia Lorincz, 85 Old Farm Lane, to fill an expired term on the Board of Library Trustees
To approve the appointment of Cynthia Lorincz, 85 Old Farm Lane, to fill an expired term on the Board of Library Trustees
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Cynthia Lorincz, 85 Old Farm Lane, to fill an expired term on the Board of Library Trustees.”
Approve the expending of grant funds of the SHINE Program received by the Council on Aging from the State Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of approximately $70,580 and to approve spending of these funds and any futu
To approve the expending of grant funds of the SHINE Program received by the Council on Aging from the State Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of approximately $70,580 and to approve spending of these funds and any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expending of grant funds of the SHINE Program received by the Council on Aging from the State Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of approximately $70,580 and to approve spending of these funds and any future grant amendments.”
Approve the request of the Mayor, as an EMERGENCY MEASURE, for the expenditure of the FEMA grant, which the City was informed of March 16, 2021, for a Regional Covid Vaccination Site and approve the expenditure of any fu
To approve the request of the Mayor, as an EMERGENCY MEASURE, for the expenditure of the FEMA grant, which the City was informed of March 16, 2021, for a Regional Covid Vaccination Site and approve the expenditure of any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request of the Mayor, as an EMERGENCY MEASURE, for the expenditure of the FEMA grant, which the City was informed of March 16, 2021, for a Regional Covid Vaccination Site and approve the expenditure of any future grant amendments.”
Approve the transfer of $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Recreation Areas) for Nickerson Field work on courts
To approve the transfer of $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Recreation Areas) for Nickerson Field work on courts
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Recreation Areas) for Nickerson Field work on courts.”
Appropriate $1,205,803, and any other future grant amendments, into Fund 3108 (Chapter 90 Projects) for the purpose of funding Chapter 90 eligible projects as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (M
To appropriate $1,205,803, and any other future grant amendments, into Fund 3108 (Chapter 90 Projects) for the purpose of funding Chapter 90 eligible projects as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $1,205,803, and any other future grant amendments, into Fund 3108 (Chapter 90 Projects) for the purpose of funding Chapter 90 eligible projects as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).”
Approve the application from National Grid for a new pole and anchor to service a new residential customer at 35 Lathrop Drive
To approve the application from National Grid for a new pole and anchor to service a new residential customer at 35 Lathrop Drive
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the application from National Grid for a new pole and anchor to service a new residential customer at 35 Lathrop Drive.”
Appropriate $168,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11411000-595010 (Assessors - Revaluation)to complete the Fiscal Year 2022 Revaluation of real and perso
To appropriate $168,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11411000-595010 (Assessors - Revaluation)to complete the Fiscal Year 2022 Revaluation of real and personal property
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $168,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11411000-595010 (Assessors - Revaluation)to complete the Fiscal Year 2022 Revaluation of real and personal property.”
Transfer $15,751.76 to Account 16601000-585075 (Capron Park Zoo - Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Systems) from the following: $12,100.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) $3,651.76 from Account 11
To transfer $15,751.76 to Account 16601000-585075 (Capron Park Zoo - Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Systems) from the following: $12,100.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) $3,651.76 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) Chair DiLisio requested a meeting at the next appropriate time Zoning and Land Use Chair Kobus requested a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $15,751.76 to Account 16601000-585075 (Capron Park Zoo - Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Systems) from the following: $12,100.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) $3,651.76 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) Chair DiLisio requested a meeting at the next appropriate time Zoning and Land Use Chair Kobus requested a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Declare surplus and available for disposition the following two copiers: Toshiba Estudio 555SE in poor condition having made 855,263 copies with parts unavailable
To declare surplus and available for disposition the following two copiers: Toshiba Estudio 555SE in poor condition having made 855,263 copies with parts unavailable
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare surplus and available for disposition the following two copiers: Toshiba Estudio 555SE in poor condition having made 855,263 copies with parts unavailable.”
Call a public hearing on May 4, 2021 for the proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection Ordinance
To call a public hearing on May 4, 2021 for the proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection Ordinance
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to call a public hearing on May 4, 2021 for the proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection Ordinance.”
Approve the request for revisions to the following: SECTIONS 16-10 THROUGH 16-14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO: Delete the title of Section 16-10 "Water Main Installation" and replace it with "New Wa
To approve the request for revisions to the following: SECTIONS 16-10 THROUGH 16-14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO: Delete the title of Section 16-10 "Water Main Installation" and replace it with "New Water Main and Service Installation." Delete Section 16-10.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-10.2 If approval is granted, the applicant shall, at his expense, contract for all labor and material necessary for installing the water main extension or new water service
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request for revisions to the following: SECTIONS 16-10 THROUGH 16-14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO: Delete the title of Section 16-10 "Water Main Installation" and replace it with "New Water Main and Service Installation." Delete Section 16-10.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-10.2 If approval is granted, the applicant shall, at his expense, contract for all labor and material necessary for installing the water main extension or new water service.”
To: Delete section 16-15.11 "Wastewater Discharge Permit Application" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.11 Wastewater Discharge Permit Application 1. Wastewater Analysis When requested by the Superint
To: Delete section 16-15.11 "Wastewater Discharge Permit Application" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.11 Wastewater Discharge Permit Application 1. Wastewater Analysis When requested by the Superintendent, a user must submit information on the nature and characteristics of its wastewater within 30 days of the request
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to: Delete section 16-15.11 "Wastewater Discharge Permit Application" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.11 Wastewater Discharge Permit Application 1. Wastewater Analysis When requested by the Superintendent, a user must submit information on the nature and characteristics of its wastewater within 30 days of the request.”
Approve the following: Delete section 16-15.12 "Wastewater Discharge Permit Issuance Process" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.12 Wastewater Discharge Permit Issuance Process 1. Wastewater Discharge
To approve the following: Delete section 16-15.12 "Wastewater Discharge Permit Issuance Process" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.12 Wastewater Discharge Permit Issuance Process 1. Wastewater Discharge Permit Duration a. A wastewater discharge permit shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five (5) years from the effective date of the permit
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following: Delete section 16-15.12 "Wastewater Discharge Permit Issuance Process" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.12 Wastewater Discharge Permit Issuance Process 1. Wastewater Discharge Permit Duration a. A wastewater discharge permit shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five (5) years from the effective date of the permit.”
To: Delete section 16-15.13 "Reporting Requirements" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.13 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Baseline Monitoring Reports a. Within either one hundred eighty (180) days after the
To: Delete section 16-15.13 "Reporting Requirements" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.13 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Baseline Monitoring Reports a. Within either one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date of a categorical pretreatment standard, or the final administrative decision on a category determination under 40 CFR 403.6 9a) (4), whichever is later, existing categorical users currently discharging to or scheduled to discharge to the POTW shall submit to the Superintendent a report which contains the information listed in paragraph b, below
Yes: DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais, Conti, Cooper
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 8 yeas - 3 nays (Conti, Blais, Cooper) to: Delete section 16-15.13 "Reporting Requirements" in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-15.13 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Baseline Monitoring Reports a. Within either one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date of a categorical pretreatment standard, or the final administrative decision on a category determination under 40 CFR 403.6 9a) (4), whichever is later, existing categorical users currently discharging to or scheduled to discharge to the POTW shall submit to the Superintendent a report which contains the information listed in paragraph b, below.”
To: Delete section 16-16.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-16.2 If approval is granted and prior to any main extension, the contractor must obtain a permit from the office of the Superintendent of Wast
To: Delete section 16-16.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-16.2 If approval is granted and prior to any main extension, the contractor must obtain a permit from the office of the Superintendent of Wastewater to perform the work
Yes: DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais, Conti, Cooper
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 8 yeas - 3 nays (Conti, Blais, Cooper) to: Delete section 16-16.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-16.2 If approval is granted and prior to any main extension, the contractor must obtain a permit from the office of the Superintendent of Wastewater to perform the work.”
To: Delete section 16-18.9 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-18.9 (amended 9/16/14) No Significant Commercial User shall discharge wastewater into the POTW without first obtaining a Commercial User Permi
To: Delete section 16-18.9 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-18.9 (amended 9/16/14) No Significant Commercial User shall discharge wastewater into the POTW without first obtaining a Commercial User Permit from the Superintendent of Wastewater
Yes: Blais, Conti, Cooper, DeSimone, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, WatermanNo: DiLisio, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 2 nays (DiLisio, Reynolds) to: Delete section 16-18.9 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-18.9 (amended 9/16/14) No Significant Commercial User shall discharge wastewater into the POTW without first obtaining a Commercial User Permit from the Superintendent of Wastewater.”
To: Delete section 16-19.7 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-19.7 The charge to process septage shall be $7.00 per 100 gallons
To: Delete section 16-19.7 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-19.7 The charge to process septage shall be $7.00 per 100 gallons
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to: Delete section 16-19.7 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-19.7 The charge to process septage shall be $7.00 per 100 gallons.”
Refer the following New Business to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request to modify the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro to change the term length for appointed paid positions where the
To refer the following New Business to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request to modify the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro to change the term length for appointed paid positions where the term length is currently greater than one year to a length of "up to" the existing term length
Yes: Blais, Cooper, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, ReynoldsNo: Conti, DeSimone, Jackson, Waterman
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 4 nays (Jackson, Waterman, Conti, DeSimone) to refer the following New Business to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request to modify the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro to change the term length for appointed paid positions where the term length is currently greater than one year to a length of "up to" the existing term length.”
Adjourn at 9:05 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 9:05 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
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