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November 2, 2021
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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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Approve the minutes of June 25, 2021 and August 31, 2021
To approve the minutes of June 25, 2021 and August 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted 11 - 0 to approve the minutes of June 25, 2021 and August 31, 2021.”
Accept the donation of a Downton Action Strategy for the City of Attleboro funded through MassDevelopment and prepared by Stantec as part of the Transformative Development Initiative
To accept the donation of a Downton Action Strategy for the City of Attleboro funded through MassDevelopment and prepared by Stantec as part of the Transformative Development Initiative
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of a Downton Action Strategy for the City of Attleboro funded through MassDevelopment and prepared by Stantec as part of the Transformative Development Initiative.”
Approve 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 Treasur
To approve 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
Yes: Conti, Cooper, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nays (Blais) to approve 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 appointment of Albert Richmond of 107 Dean Street to fill an unexpired term on the Disability Commission
To approve the appointment of Albert Richmond of 107 Dean Street to fill an unexpired term on the Disability Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Albert Richmond of 107 Dean Street to fill an unexpired term on the Disability Commission.”
Approve the appropriation of $53,379.80 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000- 587039 (Park - Heavy Truck), to purchase a 2022 Ford F-350 Truck with a Fisher Plow
To approve the appropriation of $53,379.80 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000- 587039 (Park - Heavy Truck), to purchase a 2022 Ford F-350 Truck with a Fisher Plow
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appropriation of $53,379.80 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000- 587039 (Park - Heavy Truck), to purchase a 2022 Ford F-350 Truck with a Fisher Plow.”
Approve the transfer of $75.00 from Account 16501000-519130 (Park - Licenses) to Account 16501000-514060 (Park - Prior Year License) to pay for a FY21 Hoisting License reimbursement to an employee
To approve the transfer of $75.00 from Account 16501000-519130 (Park - Licenses) to Account 16501000-514060 (Park - Prior Year License) to pay for a FY21 Hoisting License reimbursement to an employee
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $75.00 from Account 16501000-519130 (Park - Licenses) to Account 16501000-514060 (Park - Prior Year License) to pay for a FY21 Hoisting License reimbursement to an employee.”
Transfer $2,565.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-546016 (City Wide - Gate FOB) for gate opening fobs for the DPW Highway Yard
To transfer $2,565.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-546016 (City Wide - Gate FOB) for gate opening fobs for the DPW Highway Yard
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $2,565.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-546016 (City Wide - Gate FOB) for gate opening fobs for the DPW Highway Yard.”
Approve a supplemental appropriation for the Solid Waste program in the amount of $10,865.34 to Account 15101000-529070 (Health - Waste/Recycle Collection) due to an increase in residential units participating in the pro
To approve a supplemental appropriation for the Solid Waste program in the amount of $10,865.34 to Account 15101000-529070 (Health - Waste/Recycle Collection) due to an increase in residential units participating in the program
Yes: Blais, Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Cooper
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 1 nays (Cooper) to approve a supplemental appropriation for the Solid Waste program in the amount of $10,865.34 to Account 15101000-529070 (Health - Waste/Recycle Collection) due to an increase in residential units participating in the program.”
Approve the transfer of $4,724.43 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 13001000-562200 (Education - Bristol Agricultural HS Debt) for funds related to the Bristol County Agricul
To approve the transfer of $4,724.43 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 13001000-562200 (Education - Bristol Agricultural HS Debt) for funds related to the Bristol County Agricultural High School (BCAHS) debt service
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 to approve the transfer of $4,724.43 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 13001000-562200 (Education - Bristol Agricultural HS Debt) for funds related to the Bristol County Agricultural High School (BCAHS) debt service.”
Approve a supplemental appropriation of $186,825.00 to Account 13001000-592044 (Education - AHS Issue 4 Interest) for Fiscal 2022 debt service relating to Attleboro High School
To approve a supplemental appropriation of $186,825.00 to Account 13001000-592044 (Education - AHS Issue 4 Interest) for Fiscal 2022 debt service relating to Attleboro High School
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a supplemental appropriation of $186,825.00 to Account 13001000-592044 (Education - AHS Issue 4 Interest) for Fiscal 2022 debt service relating to Attleboro High School.”
Hold a public hearing on November 16, 2021 in accordance with Section 2-11.2 of the City Ordinances to declare that the ±20,000 square foot piece of property located on Pond Street in the town of Seekonk that the City of
To hold a public hearing on November 16, 2021 in accordance with Section 2-11.2 of the City Ordinances to declare that the ±20,000 square foot piece of property located on Pond Street in the town of Seekonk that the City of Attleboro owns is available for disposition
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to hold a public hearing on November 16, 2021 in accordance with Section 2-11.2 of the City Ordinances to declare that the ±20,000 square foot piece of property located on Pond Street in the town of Seekonk that the City of Attleboro owns is available for disposition.”
Approve a Class II license renewal for Just Trailers, Inc. at 1863 County Street with 12 customer spaces and 7 display spaces
To approve a Class II license renewal for Just Trailers, Inc. at 1863 County Street with 12 customer spaces and 7 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license renewal for Just Trailers, Inc. at 1863 County Street with 12 customer spaces and 7 display spaces.”
Approve a Class II license renewal for 100 Percent Auto Wholesale at 21 Washington Street with 10 customer parking and 48 display spaces
To approve a Class II license renewal for 100 Percent Auto Wholesale at 21 Washington Street with 10 customer parking and 48 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license renewal for 100 Percent Auto Wholesale at 21 Washington Street with 10 customer parking and 48 display spaces.”
Approve a Class II license renewal for Bristol County Auto Sales, LLC at 227 Pine Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 10 display
To approve a Class II license renewal for Bristol County Auto Sales, LLC at 227 Pine Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 10 display
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license renewal for Bristol County Auto Sales, LLC at 227 Pine Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 10 display.”
Approve a Class I license renewal for J. T. Automotive, LLC d/b/a Kia of Attleboro at 795 Newport Avenue with 46 customer parking spaces and 195 display spaces
To approve a Class I license renewal for J. T. Automotive, LLC d/b/a Kia of Attleboro at 795 Newport Avenue with 46 customer parking spaces and 195 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class I license renewal for J. T. Automotive, LLC d/b/a Kia of Attleboro at 795 Newport Avenue with 46 customer parking spaces and 195 display spaces.”
Approve a Class II license renewal for Trusted Auto Inc. at 64 Pleasant Street, with 5 customer parking spaces and 18 display spaces
To approve a Class II license renewal for Trusted Auto Inc. at 64 Pleasant Street, with 5 customer parking spaces and 18 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license renewal for Trusted Auto Inc. at 64 Pleasant Street, with 5 customer parking spaces and 18 display spaces.”
Approve a Class I license renewal for National Van Builders Inc. at 70-84 Pine Street and 7 Parker Street, with 8 customer parking spaces and 45 display spaces
To approve a Class I license renewal for National Van Builders Inc. at 70-84 Pine Street and 7 Parker Street, with 8 customer parking spaces and 45 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class I license renewal for National Van Builders Inc. at 70-84 Pine Street and 7 Parker Street, with 8 customer parking spaces and 45 display spaces.”
Approve a Class II license renewal for New England Automax Inc. d/b/a Automax Preowned, at 800 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 100 display spaces
To approve a Class II license renewal for New England Automax Inc. d/b/a Automax Preowned, at 800 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 100 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class II license renewal for New England Automax Inc. d/b/a Automax Preowned, at 800 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 100 display spaces.”
Approve an Automatic Amusement Device License renewal for New England Authentic Eats LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's at 103 Pleasant Street, with 1 coin operated machine
To approve an Automatic Amusement Device License renewal for New England Authentic Eats LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's at 103 Pleasant Street, with 1 coin operated machine
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve an Automatic Amusement Device License renewal for New England Authentic Eats LLC d/b/a Papa Gino's at 103 Pleasant Street, with 1 coin operated machine.”
Accept the donation of $100.00 in Stop and Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor for the Health Department
To accept the donation of $100.00 in Stop and Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor for the Health Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $100.00 in Stop and Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor for the Health Department.”
Refer Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A Special Act to the Massachusetts Senate and House regarding acceptance of certain ways in Attleboro
To refer Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A Special Act to the Massachusetts Senate and House regarding acceptance of certain ways in Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A Special Act to the Massachusetts Senate and House regarding acceptance of certain ways in Attleboro.”
Refer Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A Mobile Home Park protection proposal to create a new Mobile Home Park Manufactured Park zoning district
To refer Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A Mobile Home Park protection proposal to create a new Mobile Home Park Manufactured Park zoning district
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A Mobile Home Park protection proposal to create a new Mobile Home Park Manufactured Park zoning district.”
Refer for study and recommendation to Transportation: A request for amendments to Ch. 10 regarding commercial vehicles
To refer for study and recommendation to Transportation: A request for amendments to Ch. 10 regarding commercial vehicles
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer for study and recommendation to Transportation: A request for amendments to Ch. 10 regarding commercial vehicles.”
Refer to Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A request for amendments to Ch. 17 regarding commercial vehicles
To refer to Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A request for amendments to Ch. 17 regarding commercial vehicles
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to Traffic and Transportation for study and recommendation: A request for amendments to Ch. 17 regarding commercial vehicles.”
Refer for study and recommendation to Transportation: A Public Hearing was called for November 16, 2021 about the extension of a Stop sign on Frank Mossberg Drive
To refer for study and recommendation to Transportation: A Public Hearing was called for November 16, 2021 about the extension of a Stop sign on Frank Mossberg Drive
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer for study and recommendation to Transportation: A Public Hearing was called for November 16, 2021 about the extension of a Stop sign on Frank Mossberg Drive.”
Adjourn at 7:55 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 7:55 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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