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31 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Mark J. Cooper, Kate M. Jackson, Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman
Absent: None
Transfer $9,056.95 from Account 12101000-515020 (Police - Court Time) to Account 12101000-530101 (Police - Professional Services) to install workstations and chairs at the Police Department
To transfer $9,056.95 from Account 12101000-515020 (Police - Court Time) to Account 12101000-530101 (Police - Professional Services) to install workstations and chairs at the Police Department
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $9,056.95 from Account 12101000-515020 (Police - Court Time) to Account 12101000-530101 (Police - Professional Services) to install workstations and chairs at the Police Department.”
Appropriate $80,257.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3559 Police Technology to support operational needs
To appropriate $80,257.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3559 Police Technology to support operational needs
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to appropriate $80,257.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3559 Police Technology to support operational needs.”
Call for a public hearing on July 20, 2021, to Chapter 10 of the city Revised Ordinances to add s. 10-4.19, "Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections"
To call for a public hearing on July 20, 2021, to Chapter 10 of the city Revised Ordinances to add s. 10-4.19, "Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections"
“Voted on Roll call 11 yeas- 0 nays to call for a public hearing on July 20, 2021, to Chapter 10 of the city Revised Ordinances to add s. 10-4.19, "Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections".”
Call for a public hearing on July 20, 2021, to amend Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinance by deleting and replacing Section 10-5.13, "Parking of Commercial Vehicles"
To call for a public hearing on July 20, 2021, to amend Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinance by deleting and replacing Section 10-5.13, "Parking of Commercial Vehicles"
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to call for a public hearing on July 20, 2021, to amend Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinance by deleting and replacing Section 10-5.13, "Parking of Commercial Vehicles".”
Appropriate $400,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596000 (City Wide - Stabilization Fund)
To appropriate $400,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596000 (City Wide - Stabilization Fund)
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to appropriate $400,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596000 (City Wide - Stabilization Fund).”
Transfer $23,300.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-530101 (Planning and Land Use - Professional Services) to fund a feasibility study of the infrastructure system
To transfer $23,300.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-530101 (Planning and Land Use - Professional Services) to fund a feasibility study of the infrastructure system for Mechanic's Pond dam and dike
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $23,300.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11751000-530101 (Planning and Land Use - Professional Services) to fund a feasibility study of the infrastructure system for Mechanic's Pond dam and dike.”
Appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs
To appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3558 Fire Department Roofs.”
Accept the donation of a $50 Stop & Shop gift card from Joanne Wright for the Veterans' Services office
To accept the donation of a $50 Stop & Shop gift card from Joanne Wright for the Veterans' Services office
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to accept the donation of a $50 Stop & Shop gift card from Joanne Wright for the Veterans' Services office.”
Transfer $550.00 from Account 15431000-577210 (Veterans - Parades) to Account 15431000-542010 (Veterans - Office Supplies) to purchase a scanner for the Veterans' Office
To transfer $550.00 from Account 15431000-577210 (Veterans - Parades) to Account 15431000-542010 (Veterans - Office Supplies) to purchase a scanner for the Veterans' Office
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $550.00 from Account 15431000-577210 (Veterans - Parades) to Account 15431000-542010 (Veterans - Office Supplies) to purchase a scanner for the Veterans' Office.”
Approve the expenditure of a $20,000.00 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and any other further grant amendments received by the Attleboro Public Library to support the Big Read Program activities as authori
To approve the expenditure of a $20,000.00 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and any other further grant amendments received by the Attleboro Public Library to support the Big Read Program activities as authorized by the granting authority
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to approve the expenditure of a $20,000.00 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and any other further grant amendments received by the Attleboro Public Library to support the Big Read Program activities as authorized by the granting authority.”
Transfer $20,743.05 from 6100-578360 (Water - Reserve for 53rd week) to 6100-511000 (Water - Salary) to provide sufficient funding for the accrued payroll through June 30, 2021
To transfer $20,743.05 from 6100-578360 (Water - Reserve for 53rd week) to 6100-511000 (Water - Salary) to provide sufficient funding for the accrued payroll through June 30, 2021
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $20,743.05 from 6100-578360 (Water - Reserve for 53rd week) to 6100-511000 (Water - Salary) to provide sufficient funding for the accrued payroll through June 30, 2021.”
Transfer $26,804.62 from 6000-578360 (Wastewater - Reserve for 53rd week) to 6000-511000 (Wastewater - Salary) to provide sufficient funding for the accrued payroll through June 30, 2021
To transfer $26,804.62 from 6000-578360 (Wastewater - Reserve for 53rd week) to 6000-511000 (Wastewater - Salary) to provide sufficient funding for the accrued payroll through June 30, 2021
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $26,804.62 from 6000-578360 (Wastewater - Reserve for 53rd week) to 6000-511000 (Wastewater - Salary) to provide sufficient funding for the accrued payroll through June 30, 2021.”
Appropriate $33,345.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following accounts: $30,145.00 to Account 14201000-538053 (Public Works - Trench Repairs) $ 3,200.00 to Acco
To appropriate $33,345.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following accounts: $30,145.00 to Account 14201000-538053 (Public Works - Trench Repairs) $ 3,200.00 to Account 14201000-538055 (Public Works - Sidewalk Repair)
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 to appropriate $33,345.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following accounts: $30,145.00 to Account 14201000-538053 (Public Works - Trench Repairs) $ 3,200.00 to Account 14201000-538055 (Public Works - Sidewalk Repair).”
Appropriate $28,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-530152 (Public Works - Survey) to study the possibility of sidewalk installation on Read Street
To appropriate $28,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-530152 (Public Works - Survey) to study the possibility of sidewalk installation on Read Street
Yes: Conti, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas- 1 nays (Blais) to appropriate $28,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-530152 (Public Works - Survey) to study the possibility of sidewalk installation on Read Street.”
Transfer $104,530.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide-Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to accounts as follows: 11211000-511000 $1,410.00 (Mayor - Salary) 11211000-511100 $50.00 (Mayor - Part Time) 11351000-5110
To transfer $104,530.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide-Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to accounts as follows: 11211000-511000 $1,410.00 (Mayor - Salary) 11211000-511100 $50.00 (Mayor - Part Time) 11351000-511000 $1,320 (Auditor - Salary) 11411000-511000 $1,200.00 (Assessor - Salary) 11461000-511000 $750.00 (Collector - Salary) 11621000-511000 $600.00 (Elections - Salary) 11751000-511000 $1,500.00 (Planning and Development - Salary) 12201000-511000 $70,000.00 (Fire - Salary) 12201000-513000 $15,300.00 (Fire - Overtime) 12201000-513021 $1,750.00 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime) 12201000-514010 $1,250.00 (Fire - College Credit) 12201000-514020 $4,200.00 (Fire - Night Differential) 12401000-511000 $1,200.00 (Protective Inspection - Salary) 12921000-511000 $500.00 (Animal Control - Salary) 15101000-511000 $3,500.00 (Health - Salary)
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $104,530.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide-Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to accounts as follows: 11211000-511000 $1,410.00 (Mayor - Salary) 11211000-511100 $50.00 (Mayor - Part Time) 11351000-511000 $1,320 (Auditor - Salary) 11411000-511000 $1,200.00 (Assessor - Salary) 11461000-511000 $750.00 (Collector - Salary) 11621000-511000 $600.00 (Elections - Salary) 11751000-511000 $1,500.00 (Planning and Development - Salary) 12201000-511000 $70,000.00 (Fire - Salary) 12201000-513000 $15,300.00 (Fire - Overtime) 12201000-513021 $1,750.00 (Fire - Dispatcher Overtime) 12201000-514010 $1,250.00 (Fire - College Credit) 12201000-514020 $4,200.00 (Fire - Night Differential) 12401000-511000 $1,200.00 (Protective Inspection - Salary) 12921000-511000 $500.00 (Animal Control - Salary) 15101000-511000 $3,500.00 (Health - Salary).”
Transfer $2,700.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530107 (Treasurer - Banking Services) to fund the cost of additional banking services expenses for remainder of
To transfer $2,700.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530107 (Treasurer - Banking Services) to fund the cost of additional banking services expenses for remainder of FY2021
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $2,700.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530107 (Treasurer - Banking Services) to fund the cost of additional banking services expenses for remainder of FY2021.”
Approve the expenditure limits for the following Revolving Funds outlined under Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro for Fiscal Year 2022: Fund #2601 Police Replacement of Vehicles - $280,000.00
To approve the expenditure limits for the following Revolving Funds outlined under Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro for Fiscal Year 2022: Fund #2601 Police Replacement of Vehicles - $280,000.00 Fund #2602 Off Street Parking - $250,000.00 Fund #2603 Protective Inspection Services - $250,000.00 Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal - $1,400,000.00 Fund #2606 Council on Aging $20,000.00 Fund #2607 Capron Park Zoo - $1,500,000.00 Fund #2609 Fire Alarm System Testing - $40,000.00 Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances - $1,300,000.00 Fund #2611 Health Immunization - $10,000.00 Fund #2614 Recreation - $200,000.00 Fund #2615 Animal Welfare - $6,000.00 Fund #2616 Police False Alarm - $50,000.00 Fund #2618 Animal Shelter Building -$20,000.00 Fund #2619 Fingerprinting - $5,000.00
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to approve the expenditure limits for the following Revolving Funds outlined under Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro for Fiscal Year 2022: Fund #2601 Police Replacement of Vehicles - $280,000.00 Fund #2602 Off Street Parking - $250,000.00 Fund #2603 Protective Inspection Services - $250,000.00 Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal - $1,400,000.00 Fund #2606 Council on Aging $20,000.00 Fund #2607 Capron Park Zoo - $1,500,000.00 Fund #2609 Fire Alarm System Testing - $40,000.00 Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances - $1,300,000.00 Fund #2611 Health Immunization - $10,000.00 Fund #2614 Recreation - $200,000.00 Fund #2615 Animal Welfare - $6,000.00 Fund #2616 Police False Alarm - $50,000.00 Fund #2618 Animal Shelter Building -$20,000.00 Fund #2619 Fingerprinting - $5,000.00.”
Call a Public Hearing for June 15, 2021 regarding the solid waste fee of $251.06
To call a Public Hearing for June 15, 2021 regarding the solid waste fee of $251.06
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to call a Public Hearing for June 15, 2021 regarding the solid waste fee of $251.06.”
Call a Public Hearing on June 15, 2021 regarding the solid waste fee of $60.44 per unit to be credited to Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal for Fiscal Year 2022
To call a Public Hearing on June 15, 2021 regarding the solid waste fee of $60.44 per unit to be credited to Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal for Fiscal Year 2022
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to call a Public Hearing on June 15, 2021 regarding the solid waste fee of $60.44 per unit to be credited to Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal for Fiscal Year 2022.”
Call for a Public Hearing on June 15, 2021 regarding the water fee of $5.10 per 100 c.f. This rate applies to consumption on and after July 1, 2020
To call for a Public Hearing on June 15, 2021 regarding the water fee of $5.10 per 100 c.f. This rate applies to consumption on and after July 1, 2020
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to call for a Public Hearing on June 15, 2021 regarding the water fee of $5.10 per 100 c.f. This rate applies to consumption on and after July 1, 2020.”
Approve expending of the MassDevelopment TDI Local Grant for $35,000.00 to launch a small business signage program, Co
To approve expending of the MassDevelopment TDI Local Grant for $35,000.00 to launch a small business signage program, Co
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to approve expending of the MassDevelopment TDI Local Grant for $35,000.00 to launch a small business signage program, Co.”
The City accept a land donation on Collins Street (Plat 20; Lot #401) from attorney George I. Spatcher, Jr. on behalf of Mr
That the City accept a land donation on Collins Street (Plat 20; Lot #401) from attorney George I. Spatcher, Jr. on behalf of Mr
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays that the City accept a land donation on Collins Street (Plat 20; Lot #401) from attorney George I. Spatcher, Jr. on behalf of Mr.”
The City accept a land donation located off Augsburg Drive (Plat 136; Lot #5YY) from attorney Edward J. Casey on behalf of Viridian Development, LLC
That the City accept a land donation located off Augsburg Drive (Plat 136; Lot #5YY) from attorney Edward J. Casey on behalf of Viridian Development, LLC
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays that the City accept a land donation located off Augsburg Drive (Plat 136; Lot #5YY) from attorney Edward J. Casey on behalf of Viridian Development, LLC.”
The City accept real estate located off Riverbank Road (Plat 41; Lot #102C1) from Alviti Realty Co., Inc
That the City accept real estate located off Riverbank Road (Plat 41; Lot #102C1) from Alviti Realty Co., Inc
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays that the City accept real estate located off Riverbank Road (Plat 41; Lot #102C1) from Alviti Realty Co., Inc.”
Transfer $1,473.91 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-587385 (City Wide - Retrofit) to pay the On-Bill payments for 95 Pine Street for the remainder of the fiscal yea
To transfer $1,473.91 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-587385 (City Wide - Retrofit) to pay the On-Bill payments for 95 Pine Street for the remainder of the fiscal year
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to transfer $1,473.91 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-587385 (City Wide - Retrofit) to pay the On-Bill payments for 95 Pine Street for the remainder of the fiscal year.”
Declare surplus and available for disposition the following Police equipment: Chair Reynolds requested a meeting at the next appropriate time
To declare surplus and available for disposition the following Police equipment: Chair Reynolds requested a meeting at the next appropriate time
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to declare surplus and available for disposition the following Police equipment: Chair Reynolds requested a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Approve the request of the Mayor to amend Ordinance 10-7.3, Automated Parking Fee Collection Device Fees as follows: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 10-7.3 Automated Parking Fee Collection Device F
To approve the request of the Mayor to amend Ordinance 10-7.3, Automated Parking Fee Collection Device Fees as follows: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 10-7.3 Automated Parking Fee Collection Device Fees (Amended 12/21/04) Fees for automated parking fee collection devices are hereby established as follows: Seventy-five cents for each hour in any municipal parking area other than the Municipal Parking Garage
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to approve the request of the Mayor to amend Ordinance 10-7.3, Automated Parking Fee Collection Device Fees as follows: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 10-7.3 Automated Parking Fee Collection Device Fees (Amended 12/21/04) Fees for automated parking fee collection devices are hereby established as follows: Seventy-five cents for each hour in any municipal parking area other than the Municipal Parking Garage.”
Approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-16 Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Waste Reduction 7-16.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the elimination of single use w
To approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-16 Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Waste Reduction 7-16.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the elimination of single use water bottles being sold by retail establishments in the City of Attleboro is a public purpose that protects marine environments, advances solid waste reductions, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects waterways
Yes: DeSimone, DolanNo: Blais, Conti, Cooper, DiLisio, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, Waterman
“Voted on roll Call 2 yeas - 9 nays (Holmes, Reynolds, Kobus, DiLisio, Jackson, Waterman, Conti, Blais and Cooper) to approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-16 Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Waste Reduction 7-16.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the elimination of single use water bottles being sold by retail establishments in the City of Attleboro is a public purpose that protects marine environments, advances solid waste reductions, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects waterways.”
Approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-17 Micro-Plastics in Water Reduction 7-17.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the reduction of micro-plastic exfoliating be
To approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-17 Micro-Plastics in Water Reduction 7-17.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the reduction of micro-plastic exfoliating beads found in face washes and body washes in the City of Attleboro is a public purpose that protects marine environments, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects waterways
Yes: Blais, DeSimone, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, WatermanNo: Conti, Cooper, DiLisio, Reynolds
“Voted on Roll Call 7 yeas- 4 nays (Conti, DiLisio, and Reynolds, Cooper) to approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-17 Micro-Plastics in Water Reduction 7-17.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the reduction of micro-plastic exfoliating beads found in face washes and body washes in the City of Attleboro is a public purpose that protects marine environments, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects waterways.”
Approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-18 Plastic Shot Bottle Waste Reduction 7-18.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the reduction in the use of disposable plas
To approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-18 Plastic Shot Bottle Waste Reduction 7-18.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the reduction in the use of disposable plastic bottles for alcohol by retail establishments in the City of Attleboro is a public purpose that protects marine environments, advances solid waste reductions, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects waterways
Yes: DeSimone, Dolan, HolmesNo: Blais, Conti, Cooper, DiLisio, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, Waterman
“Voted on Roll Call 3 yeas - 8 nays (Reynolds, Kobus, DiLisio, Jackson, Waterman, Conti, Blais and Cooper) to approve the following Ordinance amendment: Section 7-18 Plastic Shot Bottle Waste Reduction 7-18.1 Declaration of findings and policy - Scope The City Council hereby finds that the reduction in the use of disposable plastic bottles for alcohol by retail establishments in the City of Attleboro is a public purpose that protects marine environments, advances solid waste reductions, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects waterways.”
Adjourn at 9:22 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 9:22 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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