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May 18, 2021
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark J. Cooper, Kate M. Jackson, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, Laura Dee Dolan, James J. DiLisio, Todd M. Kobus, Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Ty Waterman
Absent: Diana Holmes, Peter Blais
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Approve the following request as an Emergency Measure: To appropriate $15,000 as additional funding, from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs, t
To approve the following request as an Emergency Measure: To appropriate $15,000 as additional funding, from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs, to complete the design portion of the replacement project in calendar year 2021
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following request as an Emergency Measure: To appropriate $15,000 as additional funding, from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs, to complete the design portion of the replacement project in calendar year 2021.”
Amend Article IV, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt and Unrepresented Employees of the City of Attleboro by adding Juneteenth as a listed legal holiday
To amend Article IV, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt and Unrepresented Employees of the City of Attleboro by adding Juneteenth as a listed legal holiday
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to amend Article IV, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt and Unrepresented Employees of the City of Attleboro by adding Juneteenth as a listed legal holiday.”
Transfer a total of $14,293.84 into account 16301000-589046 (Recreation - Ousley Field Renovation) from the accounts as follows: $ 5,360.00 16301000-511000 Salary & Wages $ 566.34 16301000-512010 Salary Program Assistant
To transfer a total of $14,293.84 into account 16301000-589046 (Recreation - Ousley Field Renovation) from the accounts as follows: $ 5,360.00 16301000-511000 Salary & Wages $ 566.34 16301000-512010 Salary Program Assistants $ 1,300.00 16301000-512020 Salary Seasonal $ 3,200.00 16301000-513000 Overtime $ 367.50 16301000-519130 Licenses $ 3,500.00 16301000-524024 Repair of Irrigation
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer a total of $14,293.84 into account 16301000-589046 (Recreation - Ousley Field Renovation) from the accounts as follows: $ 5,360.00 16301000-511000 Salary & Wages $ 566.34 16301000-512010 Salary Program Assistants $ 1,300.00 16301000-512020 Salary Seasonal $ 3,200.00 16301000-513000 Overtime $ 367.50 16301000-519130 Licenses $ 3,500.00 16301000-524024 Repair of Irrigation.”
Approve the request of the Mayor to return the balance of unused project funds in the amount of $17,918.71 to the Sidewalk Stabilization Fund for future appropriation, by appropriating $17,918.71 from account 2702-599000
To approve the request of the Mayor to return the balance of unused project funds in the amount of $17,918.71 to the Sidewalk Stabilization Fund for future appropriation, by appropriating $17,918.71 from account 2702-599000 (Sidewalk Fund - Other Financing Uses) to account 8506-499000 (Sidewalk Stabilization Fund- Other Financing Sources)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the request of the Mayor to return the balance of unused project funds in the amount of $17,918.71 to the Sidewalk Stabilization Fund for future appropriation, by appropriating $17,918.71 from account 2702-599000 (Sidewalk Fund - Other Financing Uses) to account 8506-499000 (Sidewalk Stabilization Fund- Other Financing Sources).”
To approve the request of the Mayor to return the balance of unused project funds in the amount of $17,918.71 to the Sidewalk Stabilization Fund for future appropriation, by appropriating $17,918.71 from account 2702-599000 (Sidewalk Fund - Other Financing Uses) to account 8506-499000 (Sidewalk Stabilization Fund- Other Financing Sources)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the request of the Mayor to return the balance of unused project funds in the amount of $17,918.71 to the Sidewalk Stabilization Fund for future appropriation, by appropriating $17,918.71 from account 2702-599000 (Sidewalk Fund - Other Financing Uses) to account 8506-499000 (Sidewalk Stabilization Fund- Other Financing Sources).”
Hold a public hearing on June 8, 2021 for the FY2022 Budgets
To hold a public hearing on June 8, 2021 for the FY2022 Budgets
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 8, 2021 for the FY2022 Budgets.”
Approve the layout of Grace Lane as a public way (length of 615.82 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 6+15.82) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and prof
To approve the layout of Grace Lane as a public way (length of 615.82 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 6+15.82) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN OF GRACE LANE IN ATTLEBORO MASSACHUSETTS", dated February 8, 2017, prepared by Christopher D. Yarworth, PLS, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the layout of Grace Lane as a public way (length of 615.82 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 6+15.82) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN OF GRACE LANE IN ATTLEBORO MASSACHUSETTS", dated February 8, 2017, prepared by Christopher D. Yarworth, PLS, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”
Approve the layout of a portion of Simpson Avenue as a public way (length of 165.71 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 1+65.71) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown o
To approve the layout of a portion of Simpson Avenue as a public way (length of 165.71 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 1+65.71) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN FOR LAND IN ATTLEBORO MASSACHUSETTS", dated September 19, 2019 and revised through December 28, 2020, prepared by Daniel R. Campbell, PE, and James W. Nieva, PLS, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works Chair Kobus requested a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the layout of a portion of Simpson Avenue as a public way (length of 165.71 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 1+65.71) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN FOR LAND IN ATTLEBORO MASSACHUSETTS", dated September 19, 2019 and revised through December 28, 2020, prepared by Daniel R. Campbell, PE, and James W. Nieva, PLS, which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works Chair Kobus requested a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Declare surplus and available for disposition the following Police equipment: Name Model # Serial # Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG881 Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG882 Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG883
To declare surplus and available for disposition the following Police equipment: Name Model # Serial # Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG881 Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG882 Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG883
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to declare surplus and available for disposition the following Police equipment: Name Model # Serial # Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG881 Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG882 Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal XCG883.”
Declare surplus and available for disposition the following Water Department equipment: Description Model Serial No
To declare surplus and available for disposition the following Water Department equipment: Description Model Serial No
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to declare surplus and available for disposition the following Water Department equipment: Description Model Serial No.”
Approve the following amendments to Section 10-4 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 10-4.18 Permanent Speed Humps/Speed Cushions A. Definition: a. S
To approve the following amendments to Section 10-4 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 10-4.18 Permanent Speed Humps/Speed Cushions A. Definition: a. Speed Hump/Cushions are Traffic Calming measures involving the profile and surface of the street and are specifically appropriate for minor collectors and local roads. b. Hump/Cushions and elevated segments of streets are intended to let vehicles operating at intended speed (15 MPH) to pass upon them with little or no discomfort to the driver or vehicles and are an effective measure for controlling speeds
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following amendments to Section 10-4 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 10-4.18 Permanent Speed Humps/Speed Cushions A. Definition: a. Speed Hump/Cushions are Traffic Calming measures involving the profile and surface of the street and are specifically appropriate for minor collectors and local roads. b. Hump/Cushions and elevated segments of streets are intended to let vehicles operating at intended speed (15 MPH) to pass upon them with little or no discomfort to the driver or vehicles and are an effective measure for controlling speeds.”
Approve the Revised Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedures 2021 edition with the effective date June 15, 2021
To approve the Revised Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedures 2021 edition with the effective date June 15, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the Revised Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedures 2021 edition with the effective date June 15, 2021.”
Refer the following to the Special Committee on Senior Tax: Request the City of Attleboro adopt MGL c.59 §5, clause 41D
To refer the following to the Special Committee on Senior Tax: Request the City of Attleboro adopt MGL c.59 §5, clause 41D
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to refer the following to the Special Committee on Senior Tax: Request the City of Attleboro adopt MGL c.59 §5, clause 41D.”
Refer the following to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: Amending Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances by adding section 10-4.19 Obstructing Traffic and D
To refer the following to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: Amending Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances by adding section 10-4.19 Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to refer the following to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: Amending Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances by adding section 10-4.19 Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections.”
Refer the following to the Traffic & Transportation Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: Amending Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances by deleting in its entirety Section 10-5.13 Limit
To refer the following to the Traffic & Transportation Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: Amending Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances by deleting in its entirety Section 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers and replacing with suggested amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to refer the following to the Traffic & Transportation Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: Amending Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances by deleting in its entirety Section 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers and replacing with suggested amendments.”
Adjourn at 8:13 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 8:13 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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