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October 5, 2021
18 recorded votes, 2 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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Suspend the Rules
To Suspend the Rules
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
Call a public hearing on October 19, 2021 for the following loan order: ORDERED: That Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping a Fire Engine; that t
To call a public hearing on October 19, 2021 for the following loan order: ORDERED: That Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping a Fire Engine; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Six Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to call a public hearing on October 19, 2021 for the following loan order: ORDERED: That Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping a Fire Engine; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Six Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project.”
Approve the transfer of $32,187.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following: $4,489.38 to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) $27,698.40 to Account 1420
To approve the transfer of $32,187.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following: $4,489.38 to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) $27,698.40 to Account 14201000-585083 (Public Works - Radar Sign Systems)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $32,187.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following: $4,489.38 to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) $27,698.40 to Account 14201000-585083 (Public Works - Radar Sign Systems).”
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
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 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.”
Extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 100 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street
To extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 100 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 100 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street.”
Transfer $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000-530101 (Library - Professional Services) to repair a wall at the Library
To transfer $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000-530101 (Library - Professional Services) to repair a wall at the Library
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000-530101 (Library - Professional Services) to repair a wall at the Library.”
Approve the appointment of Ann Kingman, 6 Musket Road, to fill an expired term on the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Ann Kingman, 6 Musket Road, to fill an expired term on the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Ann Kingman, 6 Musket Road, to fill an expired term on the Cultural Council.”
Approve the appointment of Karen Hammond, 76 Ashden Court, to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Aging
To approve the appointment of Karen Hammond, 76 Ashden Court, to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Karen Hammond, 76 Ashden Court, to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Aging.”
Transfer $88.95 from Account 14201000-519130 (Public Works - Licenses) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Year Bills) to reimburse an employee funds for an FY21 Hoisting License
To transfer $88.95 from Account 14201000-519130 (Public Works - Licenses) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Year Bills) to reimburse an employee funds for an FY21 Hoisting License
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $88.95 from Account 14201000-519130 (Public Works - Licenses) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Year Bills) to reimburse an employee funds for an FY21 Hoisting License.”
Transfer $24,187.76 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Year Bills) to pay an FY21 invoice to North Attleboro Se
To transfer $24,187.76 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Year Bills) to pay an FY21 invoice to North Attleboro Sewer
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $24,187.76 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Year Bills) to pay an FY21 invoice to North Attleboro Sewer.”
Authorize the School Department to pay school bills totaling $10,968.32 from FY21 as identified in Mr
To authorize the School Department to pay school bills totaling $10,968.32 from FY21 as identified in Mr
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay school bills totaling $10,968.32 from FY21 as identified in Mr.”
Call a public hearing on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for setting the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2022
To call a public hearing on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for setting the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to call a public hearing on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for setting the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2022.”
Approve the rezoning petition from Vela, Inc. for 829 Newport Avenue assessor's plat 19 lots 246 to 252 and lots 254 - 255 to change the zoning from Single Residence A to General Business
To approve the rezoning petition from Vela, Inc. for 829 Newport Avenue assessor's plat 19 lots 246 to 252 and lots 254 - 255 to change the zoning from Single Residence A to General Business
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the rezoning petition from Vela, Inc. for 829 Newport Avenue assessor's plat 19 lots 246 to 252 and lots 254 - 255 to change the zoning from Single Residence A to General Business.”
Approve the application to "waive Section 11-15.1" to serve alcoholic beverages on city property from Morin's Inc
To approve the application to "waive Section 11-15.1" to serve alcoholic beverages on city property from Morin's Inc
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the application to "waive Section 11-15.1" to serve alcoholic beverages on city property from Morin's Inc.”
Transfer $3,725.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-558330 (Clerk - Copier) to replace the Clerk's office copier that has reached the end of its useful life
To transfer $3,725.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-558330 (Clerk - Copier) to replace the Clerk's office copier that has reached the end of its useful life
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $3,725.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-558330 (Clerk - Copier) to replace the Clerk's office copier that has reached the end of its useful life.”
Refer to the Traffic Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: (Councilor Reynolds) A request to review the traffic and speeding patters of widely used cut thru streets in South Attleboro,
To refer to the Traffic Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: (Councilor Reynolds) A request to review the traffic and speeding patters of widely used cut thru streets in South Attleboro, specifically Mendon Road and Carleton Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to the Traffic Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: (Councilor Reynolds) A request to review the traffic and speeding patters of widely used cut thru streets in South Attleboro, specifically Mendon Road and Carleton Street.”
Refer to the Traffic Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: (Council DiLisio) A request to replace the Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at the intersection of Jewel and Hawthorne
To refer to the Traffic Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: (Council DiLisio) A request to replace the Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at the intersection of Jewel and Hawthorne
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to the Traffic Committee and the Traffic Study Commission for study and recommendation: (Council DiLisio) A request to replace the Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at the intersection of Jewel and Hawthorne.”
Adjourn at 8:55 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 8:55 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
The minutes do not give a count for this vote.
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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