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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

April 6, 2021

38 recorded votes, 3 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, Todd M. Kobus, Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Ty Waterman

Absent: Diana Holmes

Every vote, in order

Transfer $5,000.00 from Account 112410003

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $5,000.00 from Account 112410003

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $5,000.00 from Account 112410003.”

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Transfer $5,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $5,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $5,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits).”

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Appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime).”

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Appropriate $15,712.03 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-515030 (Fire - Severance/Sick Incentive)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $15,712.03 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-515030 (Fire - Severance/Sick Incentive)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $15,712.03 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-515030 (Fire - Severance/Sick Incentive).”

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Approve expending of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $15,500 awarded to the Fire Department and approve expending of any future grant amendments

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve expending of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $15,500 awarded to the Fire Department and approve expending of any future grant amendments

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve expending of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $15,500 awarded to the Fire Department and approve expending of any future grant amendments.”

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Transfer $2,634.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-587082 (Fire - Mini Apparatus) to be used with the EMPG

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $2,634.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-587082 (Fire - Mini Apparatus) to be used with the EMPG

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $2,634.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-587082 (Fire - Mini Apparatus) to be used with the EMPG.”

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Approve transfer $4,127.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-524011 (Police - Maintenance of Building) to repair the Police Station air conditioning. -578300 (City W

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve transfer $4,127.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-524011 (Police - Maintenance of Building) to repair the Police Station air conditioning. -578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve transfer $4,127.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-524011 (Police - Maintenance of Building) to repair the Police Station air conditioning. -578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits).”

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Appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime).”

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Appropriate $15,712.03 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-515030 (Fire - Severance/Sick Incentive)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $15,712.03 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-515030 (Fire - Severance/Sick Incentive)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $15,712.03 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-515030 (Fire - Severance/Sick Incentive).”

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Approve expending of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $15,500 awarded to the Fire Department and approve expending of any future grant amendments

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve expending of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $15,500 awarded to the Fire Department and approve expending of any future grant amendments

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve expending of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $15,500 awarded to the Fire Department and approve expending of any future grant amendments.”

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Transfer $2,634.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-587082 (Fire - Mini Apparatus) to be used with the EMPG

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $2,634.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-587082 (Fire - Mini Apparatus) to be used with the EMPG

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $2,634.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-587082 (Fire - Mini Apparatus) to be used with the EMPG.”

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Approve transfer $4,127.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-524011 (Police - Maintenance of Building) to repair the Police Station air conditioning

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve transfer $4,127.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-524011 (Police - Maintenance of Building) to repair the Police Station air conditioning

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve transfer $4,127.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-524011 (Police - Maintenance of Building) to repair the Police Station air conditioning.”

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Transfer $35.76 from account 3215-599000 (CAP/DEMO Old Landfill- Other Financing Uses) to account 3219-499000 (WW Project CV #1 11/22/16 - Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3215 and use the funds toward the remainin

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $35.76 from account 3215-599000 (CAP/DEMO Old Landfill- Other Financing Uses) to account 3219-499000 (WW Project CV #1 11/22/16 - Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3215 and use the funds toward the remaining work related to the cap and demo construction

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $35.76 from account 3215-599000 (CAP/DEMO Old Landfill- Other Financing Uses) to account 3219-499000 (WW Project CV #1 11/22/16 - Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3215 and use the funds toward the remaining work related to the cap and demo construction.”

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Transfer $29,485.59 from account 3223-599000 (Vehicle/Equipment - Other Financing Uses) to account 3225-499000 (WW Plant Upgrade- Other Financing Sources) to finance a portion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades a

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $29,485.59 from account 3223-599000 (Vehicle/Equipment - Other Financing Uses) to account 3225-499000 (WW Plant Upgrade- Other Financing Sources) to finance a portion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades authorized on April 16, 2019

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $29,485.59 from account 3223-599000 (Vehicle/Equipment - Other Financing Uses) to account 3225-499000 (WW Plant Upgrade- Other Financing Sources) to finance a portion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades authorized on April 16, 2019.”

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Appropriate $50,000 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs, for the design portion of roof replacement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $50,000 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs, for the design portion of roof replacement

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $50,000 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs, for the design portion of roof replacement.”

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Adopt the following Resolution and to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2026: RESOLUTION CITY OF ATTLEBORO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Fiscal Years-2022-2026 WHEREAS: The Home Rule Charter, ap

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To adopt the following Resolution and to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2026: RESOLUTION CITY OF ATTLEBORO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Fiscal Years-2022-2026 WHEREAS: The Home Rule Charter, approved by the people of Attleboro in November 1973, requires the submission of the five-year capital improvement program at least six months prior to the last day of each fiscal year; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a yearly adoption by resolution of the Council at least a five-year capital improvements program for the city; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a Public Hearing which was held by the Council on March 16, 2021; and WHEREAS: Our municipal fiscal management reflects a plan to re-establish a Capital Improvement line item in the Budget of $600,000 to cover the cost of the city's urgent projects, and THEREFORE: The Council adopts the Capital Improvement Prog

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to adopt the following Resolution and to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2026: RESOLUTION CITY OF ATTLEBORO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Fiscal Years-2022-2026 WHEREAS: The Home Rule Charter, approved by the people of Attleboro in November 1973, requires the submission of the five-year capital improvement program at least six months prior to the last day of each fiscal year; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a yearly adoption by resolution of the Council at least a five-year capital improvements program for the city; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a Public Hearing which was held by the Council on March 16, 2021; and WHEREAS: Our municipal fiscal management reflects a plan to re-establish a Capital Improvement line item in the Budget of $600,000 to cover the cost of the city's urgent projects, and THEREF.”

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Accept the donation of $50.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Lori Scales to the Veterans Office on behalf of World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2021

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To accept the donation of $50.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Lori Scales to the Veterans Office on behalf of World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2021

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to accept the donation of $50.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Lori Scales to the Veterans Office on behalf of World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2021.”

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Approve the appointment of Aretha Weadbrock-Still of Knott Street to fill an expired term on the Disability Commission, term to expire February 2024

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the appointment of Aretha Weadbrock-Still of Knott Street to fill an expired term on the Disability Commission, term to expire February 2024

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the appointment of Aretha Weadbrock-Still of Knott Street to fill an expired term on the Disability Commission, term to expire February 2024.”

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Transfer $13,700.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Uses) and further transfer $13,700.00 from Account 6100-599

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $13,700.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Uses) and further transfer $13,700.00 from Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Uses) to Fund 3338-499000 Effluent/Valves Other Financing Sources, to replace four filter effluent valves and controllers at the West Street water plant.

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $13,700.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Uses) and further transfer $13,700.00 from Account 6100-599000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Other Financing Uses) to Fund 3338-499000 Effluent/Valves Other Financing Sources, to replace four filter effluent valves and controllers at the West Street water plant..”

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Appropriate $65,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3338-Effluent/Valves

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $65,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3338-Effluent/Valves

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $65,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3338-Effluent/Valves.”

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Appropriate $18,326.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587010 (Public Works - Small Equipment) to purchase a heavy-duty scanner and diagnostic tool fo

ApprovePassed · 8–2

To appropriate $18,326.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587010 (Public Works - Small Equipment) to purchase a heavy-duty scanner and diagnostic tool for vehicles

Yes: Conti, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Jackson, Kobus, WatermanNo: Blais, Reynolds

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 8 yeas - 2 nays (Reynolds, Blais nay, Holmes absent) to appropriate $18,326.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587010 (Public Works - Small Equipment) to purchase a heavy-duty scanner and diagnostic tool for vehicles.”

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Transfer $4,885.00 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Recreational Areas) for repairs to Briggs and Spatcher Pools as well as Hayward Field

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $4,885.00 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Recreational Areas) for repairs to Briggs and Spatcher Pools as well as Hayward Field backstop

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $4,885.00 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Recreational Areas) for repairs to Briggs and Spatcher Pools as well as Hayward Field backstop.”

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Authorize the School Department to pay a previous year school invoice of $440 to the City of Attleboro Police

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To authorize the School Department to pay a previous year school invoice of $440 to the City of Attleboro Police

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to authorize the School Department to pay a previous year school invoice of $440 to the City of Attleboro Police.”

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Appropriate $55,218.59 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 13001000-551011 (School Appropriation - Medicaid) to fund the Municipal Sharing Agreement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $55,218.59 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 13001000-551011 (School Appropriation - Medicaid) to fund the Municipal Sharing Agreement

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $55,218.59 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 13001000-551011 (School Appropriation - Medicaid) to fund the Municipal Sharing Agreement.”

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Transfer $12,189.00 from account 3412-599000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA ROOF REPAIR- Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3412, the funds will be used in Fu

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $12,189.00 from account 3412-599000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA ROOF REPAIR- Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3412, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for project costs reducing the amount to be borrowed

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $12,189.00 from account 3412-599000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA ROOF REPAIR- Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3412, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for project costs reducing the amount to be borrowed.”

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Transfer $13,598.25 from account 3416-599000 (Studley Kalwall - Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS- Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3416, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $13,598.25 from account 3416-599000 (Studley Kalwall - Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS- Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3416, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for project costs reducing the amount to be borrowed

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $13,598.25 from account 3416-599000 (Studley Kalwall - Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS- Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3416, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for project costs reducing the amount to be borrowed.”

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Transfer $4,414.12 from account 3417-599000 (AHS Athletic Complex- Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS- Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3417, the funds will be used in Fund 3429

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $4,414.12 from account 3417-599000 (AHS Athletic Complex- Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS- Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3417, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for project costs reducing the amount to be borrowed

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $4,414.12 from account 3417-599000 (AHS Athletic Complex- Other Financing Uses) to account 3429-499000 (BRENNAN/WAMSUTTA REPAIRS- Other Financing Sources) to close fund 3417, the funds will be used in Fund 3429 for project costs reducing the amount to be borrowed.”

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Transfer $3,540.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-530101 (Planning and Land Use - Professional Services) to have a Form A plan prepared with legal description to

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To transfer $3,540.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-530101 (Planning and Land Use - Professional Services) to have a Form A plan prepared with legal description to subdivide approximately 4-acre parcel of land at Highland Park

Yes: Blais, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanAbstained: Conti

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent, Conti abstained) to transfer $3,540.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-530101 (Planning and Land Use - Professional Services) to have a Form A plan prepared with legal description to subdivide approximately 4-acre parcel of land at Highland Park.”

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Approve the following amendments of the revised ordinances: 2-19.9 District Improvement Financing The Economic Development Incentive Board (EDIB) shall establish and administer District Improvement Financing Districts wi

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the following amendments of the revised ordinances: 2-19.9 District Improvement Financing The Economic Development Incentive Board (EDIB) shall establish and administer District Improvement Financing Districts with related District Improvement Financing Development Programs pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Q within Economic Opportunity Areas or in areas of exceptional economic opportunity as designated by the Municipal Council

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nay (Holmes absent) to approve the following amendments of the revised ordinances: 2-19.9 District Improvement Financing The Economic Development Incentive Board (EDIB) shall establish and administer District Improvement Financing Districts with related District Improvement Financing Development Programs pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Q within Economic Opportunity Areas or in areas of exceptional economic opportunity as designated by the Municipal Council.”

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Approve a Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer license for Prolerized New England Company, LLC d/b/a Schnitzer Northeast at 136 Bacon Street

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve a Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer license for Prolerized New England Company, LLC d/b/a Schnitzer Northeast at 136 Bacon Street

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve a Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer license for Prolerized New England Company, LLC d/b/a Schnitzer Northeast at 136 Bacon Street.”

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Approve the application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property for a private party at the Zoo requested by Adam Semple

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property for a private party at the Zoo requested by Adam Semple

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property for a private party at the Zoo requested by Adam Semple.”

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Transfer $4,520.73 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-558330 (City Wide - Copiers) to purchase a new copy machine for the Treasurer's Office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $4,520.73 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-558330 (City Wide - Copiers) to purchase a new copy machine for the Treasurer's Office

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $4,520.73 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-558330 (City Wide - Copiers) to purchase a new copy machine for the Treasurer's Office.”

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Transfer $119.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-542020 (Planning and Land Use - Supplies Office Equipment) to purchase an adjustable desk riser

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $119.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-542020 (Planning and Land Use - Supplies Office Equipment) to purchase an adjustable desk riser

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $119.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-542020 (Planning and Land Use - Supplies Office Equipment) to purchase an adjustable desk riser.”

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Declare the following Water Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Description Model Serial No

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To declare the following Water Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Description Model Serial No

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to declare the following Water Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Description Model Serial No.”

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The following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 16-9, suggesting a Fee Report be submitted every 3 years by the Water Superintendent

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

That the following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 16-9, suggesting a Fee Report be submitted every 3 years by the Water Superintendent with the report to include a recommendation on increasing or decreasing fees charged

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) that the following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 16-9, suggesting a Fee Report be submitted every 3 years by the Water Superintendent with the report to include a recommendation on increasing or decreasing fees charged.”

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The following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 16-15, suggesting a Fee Report be submitted every 3 years by the Wastewater Superinte

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

That the following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 16-15, suggesting a Fee Report be submitted every 3 years by the Wastewater Superintendent with the report to include a recommendation on increasing or decreasing fees charged

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) that the following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 16-15, suggesting a Fee Report be submitted every 3 years by the Wastewater Superintendent with the report to include a recommendation on increasing or decreasing fees charged.”

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The following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Administration for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 1-12 that states the Powers and Duties of the Attleboro Histor

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

That the following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Administration for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 1-12 that states the Powers and Duties of the Attleboro Historical Commission so that gifting and or disposition of property can be addressed (see 1975 and 1977 votes taken by City Council)

From the minutes

“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) that the following new business be referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Administration for study and recommendation: Request an amendment to City Ordinance 1-12 that states the Powers and Duties of the Attleboro Historical Commission so that gifting and or disposition of property can be addressed (see 1975 and 1977 votes taken by City Council).”

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Adjourn at 9:55 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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To adjourn at 9:55 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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“voted to adjourn at 9:55 p.m..”

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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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