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June 15, 2021
25 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark J. Cooper, Kate M. Jackson, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, Laura Dee Dolan, James J. DiLisio, Diana Holmes, Todd M. Kobus, Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Ty Waterman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of May 4, 2021
To approve the minutes of May 4, 2021
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to approve the minutes of May 4, 2021.”
Hold a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on August 17, 2021 regarding a rezoning petition from Vela, Inc. for 829 Newport Avenue assessor's plat 19 lots 246 to 252 and lots 254 - 255
To hold a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on August 17, 2021 regarding a rezoning petition from Vela, Inc. for 829 Newport Avenue assessor's plat 19 lots 246 to 252 and lots 254 - 255
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas- 0 nays (Conti absent) to hold a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on August 17, 2021 regarding a rezoning petition from Vela, Inc. for 829 Newport Avenue assessor's plat 19 lots 246 to 252 and lots 254 - 255.”
Approve the transfer of $7,560.00 from Account 12101000-511000 (Police - Salary and Wages) to Account 12101000-589066 (Police - Paving) to pave a damaged area in the rear police station parking lot
To approve the transfer of $7,560.00 from Account 12101000-511000 (Police - Salary and Wages) to Account 12101000-589066 (Police - Paving) to pave a damaged area in the rear police station parking lot
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas- 0 nays to approve the transfer of $7,560.00 from Account 12101000-511000 (Police - Salary and Wages) to Account 12101000-589066 (Police - Paving) to pave a damaged area in the rear police station parking lot.”
Approve the expenditure of the anticipated receipt of the Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant of approximately $165,733.00 for FY22 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) -
To approve the expenditure of the anticipated receipt of the Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant of approximately $165,733.00 for FY22 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) - State 911 Department and approve any further grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of the anticipated receipt of the Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant of approximately $165,733.00 for FY22 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) - State 911 Department and approve any further grant amendments.”
Approve the transfer of $44,818.98 from account 12101000-515020 (Police - Court Time) to Account 11241000-599000 (City Wide - Other Financing Uses) to purchase work stations, office materials, furniture and any building
To approve the transfer of $44,818.98 from account 12101000-515020 (Police - Court Time) to Account 11241000-599000 (City Wide - Other Financing Uses) to purchase work stations, office materials, furniture and any building supplies needed to set up several Police Department offices
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $44,818.98 from account 12101000-515020 (Police - Court Time) to Account 11241000-599000 (City Wide - Other Financing Uses) to purchase work stations, office materials, furniture and any building supplies needed to set up several Police Department offices.”
Transfer $44,818.98 from Account 11241000-599000 (City Wide - Other Financing Uses) to Account 1100210-499000 (General Fund Continuing Appropriation Police Department - Other Financing Sources) which will be used in Acco
To transfer $44,818.98 from Account 11241000-599000 (City Wide - Other Financing Uses) to Account 1100210-499000 (General Fund Continuing Appropriation Police Department - Other Financing Sources) which will be used in Account 1100210-582540 Continuing Appropriation Police Department - Renovation
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $44,818.98 from Account 11241000-599000 (City Wide - Other Financing Uses) to Account 1100210-499000 (General Fund Continuing Appropriation Police Department - Other Financing Sources) which will be used in Account 1100210-582540 Continuing Appropriation Police Department - Renovation.”
Approve the expenditure of a $19,500.00 grant from The Friends of the Attleboro Public Library, with the Attleboro Foundation, to pay for internet upgrades to the Attleboro Public Library
To approve the expenditure of a $19,500.00 grant from The Friends of the Attleboro Public Library, with the Attleboro Foundation, to pay for internet upgrades to the Attleboro Public Library
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of a $19,500.00 grant from The Friends of the Attleboro Public Library, with the Attleboro Foundation, to pay for internet upgrades to the Attleboro Public Library.”
Appropriate $71,550.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000- 585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a 2022 Morbark Model 1922 chipper complete with a 165-HP
To appropriate $71,550.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000- 585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a 2022 Morbark Model 1922 chipper complete with a 165-HP gasoline engine, hydraulic front stabilizer, variable speed flow control, winch package, and hydraulic swivel discharge chute for the Park & Forestry Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $71,550.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000- 585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a 2022 Morbark Model 1922 chipper complete with a 165-HP gasoline engine, hydraulic front stabilizer, variable speed flow control, winch package, and hydraulic swivel discharge chute for the Park & Forestry Department.”
Transfer $20,000.00 from Account 15101000-530101 (Health - Professional Services) to Account 15101000-587046 (Health - Van Purchase) towards the purchase of a Ford Transit Cargo Van for the Public Health Department
To transfer $20,000.00 from Account 15101000-530101 (Health - Professional Services) to Account 15101000-587046 (Health - Van Purchase) towards the purchase of a Ford Transit Cargo Van for the Public Health Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $20,000.00 from Account 15101000-530101 (Health - Professional Services) to Account 15101000-587046 (Health - Van Purchase) towards the purchase of a Ford Transit Cargo Van for the Public Health Department.”
Approve the requested change to the Attleboro Public Library Employees Association agreement as a result of the executed memorandum adjusting the second year COLA to be in line with other bargaining units
To approve the requested change to the Attleboro Public Library Employees Association agreement as a result of the executed memorandum adjusting the second year COLA to be in line with other bargaining units
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the requested change to the Attleboro Public Library Employees Association agreement as a result of the executed memorandum adjusting the second year COLA to be in line with other bargaining units.”
Approve the appointment of Cemyra Ramos, 40 Orange Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Licensing Board
To approve the appointment of Cemyra Ramos, 40 Orange Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Licensing Board
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Cemyra Ramos, 40 Orange Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Licensing Board.”
Accept the generous donation of paving work at Capron Park and money to buy 18 pin oak trees for World War I Veterans Memorial improvements
To accept the generous donation of paving work at Capron Park and money to buy 18 pin oak trees for World War I Veterans Memorial improvements
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation of paving work at Capron Park and money to buy 18 pin oak trees for World War I Veterans Memorial improvements.”
Accept the donation of 37 plants and volunteer for planting, at Capron Park from the Attleboro Garden Club
To accept the donation of 37 plants and volunteer for planting, at Capron Park from the Attleboro Garden Club
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of 37 plants and volunteer for planting, at Capron Park from the Attleboro Garden Club.”
Appropriate $35,600.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Retained Earnings) to Fund 3229 Silo for the pressure wash and painting of Lime Silo at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
To appropriate $35,600.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Retained Earnings) to Fund 3229 Silo for the pressure wash and painting of Lime Silo at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $35,600.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Retained Earnings) to Fund 3229 Silo for the pressure wash and painting of Lime Silo at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.”
Transfer $12,500.00, to honor the executed memorandum of agreement with the Clerk's association, from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to: Account 11351000-513001 (Accounting-Lump
To transfer $12,500.00, to honor the executed memorandum of agreement with the Clerk's association, from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to: Account 11351000-513001 (Accounting-Lump Sum Retro) $1,500.00 Account 11411000-513001 (Assessor-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 11451000-513001 (Treasurer-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 11461000-513001 (Collector-Lump Sum Retro) $1,500.00 Account 11521000-513001 (Personnel-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Account 11611000-513001 (Clerk-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 11621000-513001 (Election-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Account 12101000-513001 (Police-Lump Sum Retro) $1,500.00 Account 12201000-513001 (Fire-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 12401000-513001 (Inspection-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 14201000-513001 (Public Works-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Account 15101000-513001 (Health-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Accoun
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $12,500.00, to honor the executed memorandum of agreement with the Clerk's association, from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to: Account 11351000-513001 (Accounting-Lump Sum Retro) $1,500.00 Account 11411000-513001 (Assessor-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 11451000-513001 (Treasurer-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 11461000-513001 (Collector-Lump Sum Retro) $1,500.00 Account 11521000-513001 (Personnel-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Account 11611000-513001 (Clerk-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 11621000-513001 (Election-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Account 12101000-513001 (Police-Lump Sum Retro) $1,500.00 Account 12201000-513001 (Fire-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 12401000-513001 (Inspection-Lump Sum Retro) $1,000.00 Account 14201000-513001 (Public Works-Lump Sum Retro) $500.00 Account 15101000-513001 (H.”
Transfer $1,250.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to: Account 6000-513001 (Wastewater- Lump Sum Retro) $1,250.00
To transfer $1,250.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to: Account 6000-513001 (Wastewater- Lump Sum Retro) $1,250.00
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,250.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to: Account 6000-513001 (Wastewater- Lump Sum Retro) $1,250.00.”
Transfer $750.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to: Account 6100-513001 (Water- Lump Sum Retro) $750.00 Chair DiLisio asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time
To transfer $750.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to: Account 6100-513001 (Water- Lump Sum Retro) $750.00 Chair DiLisio asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $750.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to: Account 6100-513001 (Water- Lump Sum Retro) $750.00 Chair DiLisio asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Accept the donation of land located off County Street (Plat 134; Lot #8, #19, #20 and #21) from Dorrance Bristol Norfolk Realty Trust, LLC
To accept the donation of land located off County Street (Plat 134; Lot #8, #19, #20 and #21) from Dorrance Bristol Norfolk Realty Trust, LLC
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of land located off County Street (Plat 134; Lot #8, #19, #20 and #21) from Dorrance Bristol Norfolk Realty Trust, LLC.”
Increase annually the amounts of the gross receipts and whole estate, real and personal, as set forth in clauses Forty-first, Forty-first B and Forty-first C, by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Inde
To increase annually the amounts of the gross receipts and whole estate, real and personal, as set forth in clauses Forty-first, Forty-first B and Forty-first C, by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for such year by accepting M.G.L. c.59 s 5, Clause 41D
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to increase annually the amounts of the gross receipts and whole estate, real and personal, as set forth in clauses Forty-first, Forty-first B and Forty-first C, by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for such year by accepting M.G.L. c.59 s 5, Clause 41D.”
Dissolve the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures as it has worked through its charge and completed its mission
To dissolve the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures as it has worked through its charge and completed its mission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to dissolve the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures as it has worked through its charge and completed its mission.”
Refer to the Ordinance Committee the following new business: To amend City of Attleboro Ordinances, Chapter 7 to change the effective date of paper straws and plastic container bans from 1/1/2022 to 1/1/2023 to give busi
To refer to the Ordinance Committee the following new business: To amend City of Attleboro Ordinances, Chapter 7 to change the effective date of paper straws and plastic container bans from 1/1/2022 to 1/1/2023 to give businesses enough time to recover from Covid-19 and to plan for these bans to take place
Yes: Blais, Conti, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Holmes
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nays (Holmes) to refer to the Ordinance Committee the following new business: To amend City of Attleboro Ordinances, Chapter 7 to change the effective date of paper straws and plastic container bans from 1/1/2022 to 1/1/2023 to give businesses enough time to recover from Covid-19 and to plan for these bans to take place.”
Refer to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and Traffic Study Commission: To amend Chapter 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances to add an official "STOP" sign to face northbound drivers on Extension Street at Frank Mo
To refer to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and Traffic Study Commission: To amend Chapter 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances to add an official "STOP" sign to face northbound drivers on Extension Street at Frank Mossberg Drive
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and Traffic Study Commission: To amend Chapter 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances to add an official "STOP" sign to face northbound drivers on Extension Street at Frank Mossberg Drive.”
Refer to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and the Traffic Study Commission: To extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 50 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street
To refer to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and the Traffic Study Commission: To extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 50 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to the Traffic and Transportation Committee and the Traffic Study Commission: To extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 50 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street.”
Refer to the City Property and Claims Committee: To review the city's annual legal expenses, including those provided by the city solicitor and all other legal services rendered to the city and its departments by other a
To refer to the City Property and Claims Committee: To review the city's annual legal expenses, including those provided by the city solicitor and all other legal services rendered to the city and its departments by other attorneys and/or law firms, to determine if it is fiscally prudent to revise currently used methods or adopt a new method for securing said services
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to the City Property and Claims Committee: To review the city's annual legal expenses, including those provided by the city solicitor and all other legal services rendered to the city and its departments by other attorneys and/or law firms, to determine if it is fiscally prudent to revise currently used methods or adopt a new method for securing said services.”
Adjourn at 8:18 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 8:18 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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