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November 16, 2021
37 recorded votes, 0 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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Suspend the Rules
To Suspend the Rules
Approve the minutes of September 14, 21, October 5 and 19 of 2021
To approve the minutes of September 14, 21, October 5 and 19 of 2021
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the minutes of September 14, 21, October 5 and 19 of 2021.”
Hold a public hearing on December 7, 2021 A request to accept the layout of Blue Pride Way in order to change the street address of Attleboro High School from 100 Rathbun Willard Drive to 1 Blue Pride Way
To hold a public hearing on December 7, 2021 A request to accept the layout of Blue Pride Way in order to change the street address of Attleboro High School from 100 Rathbun Willard Drive to 1 Blue Pride Way
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to hold a public hearing on December 7, 2021 A request to accept the layout of Blue Pride Way in order to change the street address of Attleboro High School from 100 Rathbun Willard Drive to 1 Blue Pride Way.”
Appropriate $508,239.27 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to fund 3430 Shooter Detection
To appropriate $508,239.27 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to fund 3430 Shooter Detection
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $508,239.27 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to fund 3430 Shooter Detection.”
Appropriate $25,885.00 Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585052 (Fire - Extrication Equipment)
To appropriate $25,885.00 Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585052 (Fire - Extrication Equipment)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $25,885.00 Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585052 (Fire - Extrication Equipment).”
Appropriate $55,116.47 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) used in order to make an earned time payment to an employe
To appropriate $55,116.47 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) used in order to make an earned time payment to an employee who has retired
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $55,116.47 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) used in order to make an earned time payment to an employee who has retired.”
Appropriate $36,675.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585053 (Fire - Thermal Imaging)
To appropriate $36,675.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585053 (Fire - Thermal Imaging)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $36,675.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585053 (Fire - Thermal Imaging).”
Approve the following Special Act regarding accepting certain ways in Attleboro: ordered the city of ATTLEBORO HEREBY petitions the general court of the commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact the following proposed speci
To approve the following Special Act regarding accepting certain ways in Attleboro: ordered the city of ATTLEBORO HEREBY petitions the general court of the commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact the following proposed special act: An act PROVIDING FOR THE LAYING OUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN WAYS BY THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the City of Attleboro is hereby authorized to lay out and accept as public ways any of the ways listed in a document on file with the City Clerk
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following Special Act regarding accepting certain ways in Attleboro: ordered the city of ATTLEBORO HEREBY petitions the general court of the commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact the following proposed special act: An act PROVIDING FOR THE LAYING OUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN WAYS BY THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the City of Attleboro is hereby authorized to lay out and accept as public ways any of the ways listed in a document on file with the City Clerk.”
Transfer $9,430.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) to purchase one (1) solar powered crosswalk system at Starkey and Kend
To transfer $9,430.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) to purchase one (1) solar powered crosswalk system at Starkey and Kendall
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $9,430.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) to purchase one (1) solar powered crosswalk system at Starkey and Kendall.”
Transfer $2,280.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-524013 (Public Works - Maintenance of Traffic Lights) to fund a new LED pedestrian crossing light at Pleasant St
To transfer $2,280.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-524013 (Public Works - Maintenance of Traffic Lights) to fund a new LED pedestrian crossing light at Pleasant Street and Perry Ave
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 to transfer $2,280.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-524013 (Public Works - Maintenance of Traffic Lights) to fund a new LED pedestrian crossing light at Pleasant Street and Perry Ave.”
Transfer $22,450.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-530169 (Public Works - Roadway Engineering) to fund engineering services related to ongoing intersection impro
To transfer $22,450.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-530169 (Public Works - Roadway Engineering) to fund engineering services related to ongoing intersection improvements at South Avenue, Snell St., Thacher St. and Rathbun Willard Drive
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $22,450.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-530169 (Public Works - Roadway Engineering) to fund engineering services related to ongoing intersection improvements at South Avenue, Snell St., Thacher St. and Rathbun Willard Drive.”
Rescind the following vote: Vote #4 of October 5, 2021 meeting regarding "no parking to corner" for Frank Mossberg Drive as there was no public hearing
To rescind the following vote: Vote #4 of October 5, 2021 meeting regarding "no parking to corner" for Frank Mossberg Drive as there was no public hearing
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to rescind the following vote: Vote #4 of October 5, 2021 meeting regarding "no parking to corner" for Frank Mossberg Drive as there was no public hearing.”
Appropriate $21,950.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11331000-511000 (Budget & Administration - Salary and Wages Full Time) to fund a Principal Clerk in th
To appropriate $21,950.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11331000-511000 (Budget & Administration - Salary and Wages Full Time) to fund a Principal Clerk in the Department of Budget & Administration
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $21,950.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11331000-511000 (Budget & Administration - Salary and Wages Full Time) to fund a Principal Clerk in the Department of Budget & Administration.”
Transfer $1,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000-524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) for funds to repair a vehicle being transferred from the School Depa
To transfer $1,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000-524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) for funds to repair a vehicle being transferred from the School Department to the Veteran's Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000-524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) for funds to repair a vehicle being transferred from the School Department to the Veteran's Department.”
Appropriate $12,583.32 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11751000-511000 (Planning & Land Use - Salary and Wages Full Time) for funds to increase the hours of
To appropriate $12,583.32 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11751000-511000 (Planning & Land Use - Salary and Wages Full Time) for funds to increase the hours of the part-time Assistant Conservation Agent to full-time
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $12,583.32 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11751000-511000 (Planning & Land Use - Salary and Wages Full Time) for funds to increase the hours of the part-time Assistant Conservation Agent to full-time.”
Rescind Vote #27 of July 22, 2021
To Rescind Vote #27 of July 22, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to Rescind Vote #27 of July 22, 2021.”
Rescind Vote #29 of July 22, 2021
To Rescind Vote #29 of July 22, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to Rescind Vote #29 of July 22, 2021.”
Transfer $73,185.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16301000-584029 (Recreation - Outdoor Facility Improvements) to replace the two aforementioned basketball courts
To Transfer $73,185.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16301000-584029 (Recreation - Outdoor Facility Improvements) to replace the two aforementioned basketball courts
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to Transfer $73,185.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16301000-584029 (Recreation - Outdoor Facility Improvements) to replace the two aforementioned basketball courts.”
Transfer $26.63 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-578020 (Park - Bills from Previous Years) to pay an FY21 Lowe's invoice
To transfer $26.63 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-578020 (Park - Bills from Previous Years) to pay an FY21 Lowe's invoice
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $26.63 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-578020 (Park - Bills from Previous Years) to pay an FY21 Lowe's invoice.”
Appropriate $236,604.51 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-553150 (Water Enterprise Fund - Water Meters) to continue the ongoing Water Meter Replacement Program for FY202
To appropriate $236,604.51 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-553150 (Water Enterprise Fund - Water Meters) to continue the ongoing Water Meter Replacement Program for FY2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $236,604.51 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-553150 (Water Enterprise Fund - Water Meters) to continue the ongoing Water Meter Replacement Program for FY2022.”
Transfer $19,227.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-584061 (Water Enterprise Fund - Industrial Sludge Meter) to replace the sewer meter at the West Street Plan
To transfer $19,227.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-584061 (Water Enterprise Fund - Industrial Sludge Meter) to replace the sewer meter at the West Street Plant
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $19,227.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-584061 (Water Enterprise Fund - Industrial Sludge Meter) to replace the sewer meter at the West Street Plant.”
Approve an Automatic Amusement Device License for the Portuguese American Club at 65 Prairie Avenue for a pool table and jukebox
To approve an Automatic Amusement Device License for the Portuguese American Club at 65 Prairie Avenue for a pool table and jukebox
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve an Automatic Amusement Device License for the Portuguese American Club at 65 Prairie Avenue for a pool table and jukebox.”
Approve an Automatic Amusement Device License for Market Basket at 1200 Newport Avenue for 2 merry go round rides
To approve an Automatic Amusement Device License for Market Basket at 1200 Newport Avenue for 2 merry go round rides
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve an Automatic Amusement Device License for Market Basket at 1200 Newport Avenue for 2 merry go round rides.”
Approve a Class III License for Greco's Auto at 83 Dickens Street with 10 customer and 31 display spaces
To approve a Class III License for Greco's Auto at 83 Dickens Street with 10 customer and 31 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class III License for Greco's Auto at 83 Dickens Street with 10 customer and 31 display spaces.”
Approve the Class II License for Greco's Auto at 83 Dickens Street with 10 customer spaces and 31 display spaces
To approve the Class II License for Greco's Auto at 83 Dickens Street with 10 customer spaces and 31 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class II License for Greco's Auto at 83 Dickens Street with 10 customer spaces and 31 display spaces.”
Approve the Class I License for Courtesy KIA Mitsubishi at 11 & 16 Scott Street with 34 customer and 172 display spaces
To approve the Class I License for Courtesy KIA Mitsubishi at 11 & 16 Scott Street with 34 customer and 172 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class I License for Courtesy KIA Mitsubishi at 11 & 16 Scott Street with 34 customer and 172 display spaces.”
Approve a Class III License for Tri-Town Auto at 1850 County Street for 4 customer and 6 display spaces
To approve a Class III License for Tri-Town Auto at 1850 County Street for 4 customer and 6 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Class III License for Tri-Town Auto at 1850 County Street for 4 customer and 6 display spaces.”
Approve the following Class II licenses: Paris Auto Body of 21 Chartier Street with 9 customer and 20 display spaces
To approve the following Class II licenses: Paris Auto Body of 21 Chartier Street with 9 customer and 20 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following Class II licenses: Paris Auto Body of 21 Chartier Street with 9 customer and 20 display spaces.”
Accept this generous donation of a Dell Chromebook with an estimated value of $350.00 from Sean and Samantha Collette owners of East Coast Auto Sound to Hill-Roberts Elementary School
To accept this generous donation of a Dell Chromebook with an estimated value of $350.00 from Sean and Samantha Collette owners of East Coast Auto Sound to Hill-Roberts Elementary School
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept this generous donation of a Dell Chromebook with an estimated value of $350.00 from Sean and Samantha Collette owners of East Coast Auto Sound to Hill-Roberts Elementary School.”
Accept the donation to the Council of Aging of a new HP Laptop Computer, computer carrying case and wireless mouse form Mr
To accept the donation to the Council of Aging of a new HP Laptop Computer, computer carrying case and wireless mouse form Mr
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Council of Aging of a new HP Laptop Computer, computer carrying case and wireless mouse form Mr.”
Accept the donation of costs and services from the Department of Housing and Community Development's Massachusetts Downtown Initiative for the Local Rapid Recovery Plan Program to aid local businesses with effects from C
To accept the donation of costs and services from the Department of Housing and Community Development's Massachusetts Downtown Initiative for the Local Rapid Recovery Plan Program to aid local businesses with effects from Covid
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of costs and services from the Department of Housing and Community Development's Massachusetts Downtown Initiative for the Local Rapid Recovery Plan Program to aid local businesses with effects from Covid.”
Declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: MAKE/MODEL VIN # MILES CONDITION 2003 Ford F350 Dump 1FDWF37P13EC65266 99,837+ Very Poor 2004 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16LX4LA88436 133,460 Very Poor Chair Holm
To declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: MAKE/MODEL VIN # MILES CONDITION 2003 Ford F350 Dump 1FDWF37P13EC65266 99,837+ Very Poor 2004 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16LX4LA88436 133,460 Very Poor Chair Holmes of Ordinances requested a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: MAKE/MODEL VIN # MILES CONDITION 2003 Ford F350 Dump 1FDWF37P13EC65266 99,837+ Very Poor 2004 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16LX4LA88436 133,460 Very Poor Chair Holmes of Ordinances requested a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Accept the following: THE FOLLOWING SCRIVENER'S ERROR WAS ON THE CERTIFICATE OF VOTE DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2021 ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEETING: 4.
To accept the following: THE FOLLOWING SCRIVENER'S ERROR WAS ON THE CERTIFICATE OF VOTE DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2021 ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEETING: 4.
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the following: THE FOLLOWING SCRIVENER'S ERROR WAS ON THE CERTIFICATE OF VOTE DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2021 ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEETING: 4..”
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 $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 TRANSFER 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 TRANSFER 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.”
Refer the following new business to the Public Safety Commission: RESOLUTION FROM THE ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL I move to Petition the General Court to enact the following legislation providing for the exemption of the
To refer the following new business to the Public Safety Commission: RESOLUTION FROM THE ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL I move to Petition the General Court to enact the following legislation providing for the exemption of the City of Attleboro from Chapter 31 of the General Laws as they concern the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers; provided, that the Legislature may reasonably vary the form and substance of the requested legislation within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following new business to the Public Safety Commission: RESOLUTION FROM THE ATTLEBORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL I move to Petition the General Court to enact the following legislation providing for the exemption of the City of Attleboro from Chapter 31 of the General Laws as they concern the recruitment and hiring of full-time permanent police officers; provided, that the Legislature may reasonably vary the form and substance of the requested legislation within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition.”
Refer to Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation the following new business: "Amending section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Com
To refer to Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation the following new business: "Amending section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue." The Council voted to adjourn at 9:47 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer to Public Safety Committee for study and recommendation the following new business: "Amending section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue." The Council voted to adjourn at 9:47 P.M..”
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