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December 7, 2021
55 recorded votes, 1 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
Hold a PH January 18, 2022) REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A letter from 220 ONeil, LLC to advise of a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed marijuana establishment, at 220 O'Neil Boulevard, to be held December 15,
To hold a PH January 18, 2022) REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A letter from 220 ONeil, LLC to advise of a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed marijuana establishment, at 220 O'Neil Boulevard, to be held December 15, 2021 at the Sweet Club House at 6 PM
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to hold a PH January 18, 2022) REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A letter from 220 ONeil, LLC to advise of a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed marijuana establishment, at 220 O'Neil Boulevard, to be held December 15, 2021 at the Sweet Club House at 6 PM.”
Approve the decennial reprectincting as presented by the Board of Election Commissioners for 2022
To approve the decennial reprectincting as presented by the Board of Election Commissioners for 2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the decennial reprectincting as presented by the Board of Election Commissioners for 2022.”
Approve the following amendments to Section 18-1.8 of the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance: 1. Amend §18-1.8, PERMITS AND CONDITIONS of the LOCAL WETLANDS PROTECTION ORDINANCE by deleting "Lands within twenty-five (25
To approve the following amendments to Section 18-1.8 of the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance: 1. Amend §18-1.8, PERMITS AND CONDITIONS of the LOCAL WETLANDS PROTECTION ORDINANCE by deleting "Lands within twenty-five (25′) feet of resource areas….." and "a 25-foot wide continuous and undisturbed Wetlands Protection Zone……" and inserting in place thereof "land within fifty (50′) feet of resource areas" and "a fifty (50′) foot wide continuous and undisturbed Wetlands Protection Zone", as follows: If the Conservation Commission, after a public hearing, determines that the activities which are subject to the permit application or the land and water uses which will result therefrom are likely to have a significant individual or cumulative effect upon the resource area values protected by this ordinance, the Commission, within 21 days of the close of the hearing, shall issue or deny a permi
Yes: Conti, DeSimone, Dolan, WatermanNo: Blais, Cooper, DiLisio, Holmes, Jackson, Kobus, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 4 yeas - 7 nays (Blais, Jackson, DiLisio, Kobus, Reynolds, Holmes and Cooper nays) to approve the following amendments to Section 18-1.8 of the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance: 1. Amend §18-1.8, PERMITS AND CONDITIONS of the LOCAL WETLANDS PROTECTION ORDINANCE by deleting "Lands within twenty-five (25′) feet of resource areas….." and "a 25-foot wide continuous and undisturbed Wetlands Protection Zone……" and inserting in place thereof "land within fifty (50′) feet of resource areas" and "a fifty (50′) foot wide continuous and undisturbed Wetlands Protection Zone", as follows: If the Conservation Commission, after a public hearing, determines that the activities which are subject to the permit application or the land and water uses which will result therefrom are likely to have a significant individual or cumulative effect upon the resource area values protected by t.”
Accept and approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments related to the $20,150.00 EMP Grant received by the Fire Department to be utilized for Emergency Management
To accept and approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments related to the $20,150.00 EMP Grant received by the Fire Department to be utilized for Emergency Management
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept and approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments related to the $20,150.00 EMP Grant received by the Fire Department to be utilized for Emergency Management.”
Transfer $8,999.57 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-585080 (Fire - Security Camera) for security camera to be installed at the South Attleboro Fire Station
To transfer $8,999.57 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-585080 (Fire - Security Camera) for security camera to be installed at the South Attleboro Fire Station
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $8,999.57 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-585080 (Fire - Security Camera) for security camera to be installed at the South Attleboro Fire Station.”
Accept approximately $11,716.00 from the FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the New Bedford Police Department and the US Department of Justice and to approve expending of funds and any future gra
To accept approximately $11,716.00 from the FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the New Bedford Police Department and the US Department of Justice and to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Police Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept approximately $11,716.00 from the FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant through the New Bedford Police Department and the US Department of Justice and to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Police Department.”
Appropriate $70,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524230 (Fire - Vehicle Maintenance) $30,000.00 to Account 12201000
To appropriate $70,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524230 (Fire - Vehicle Maintenance) $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524260 (Fire - Major Vehicle Repairs) $10,000.00 to Account 12201000-531120 (Fire - Employee Training)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $70,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524230 (Fire - Vehicle Maintenance) $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524260 (Fire - Major Vehicle Repairs) $10,000.00 to Account 12201000-531120 (Fire - Employee Training).”
Approve the following resolution: 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
To approve the following resolution: 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 on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 to approve the following resolution: 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.”
Call for a public hearing on January 18, 2022 for the following: Amendment to section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue."
To call for a public hearing on January 18, 2022 for the following: Amendment to section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue."
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to call for a public hearing on January 18, 2022 for the following: Amendment to section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue.".”
Appropriate $29,949.10 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585010 (Fire - New Computer Equipment) for "various" computer equipment
To appropriate $29,949.10 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585010 (Fire - New Computer Equipment) for "various" computer equipment
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $29,949.10 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000-585010 (Fire - New Computer Equipment) for "various" computer equipment.”
Hold a public hearing on December 21, 2021 for the following proposed amendment: An amendment regarding Section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro to extend the "no parking to corner" area from
To hold a public hearing on December 21, 2021 for the following proposed amendment: An amendment regarding Section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro 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 10 yeas - 0 nays (DiLisio absent) to hold a public hearing on December 21, 2021 for the following proposed amendment: An amendment regarding Section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro to extend the "no parking to corner" area from 25 to 100 feet on southbound side of Frank Mossberg Drive at Extension Street.”
Hold a public hearing on January 18, 2022 for the following proposed amendments: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 Amendment to 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers: Delete Section 10-5.13 in its entirety
To hold a public hearing on January 18, 2022 for the following proposed amendments: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 Amendment to 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers: Delete Section 10-5.13 in its entirety and replace with the following: Unless contrary to Massachusetts General Law, the Attleboro Home Rule Charter, or other provisions of these Revised Ordinances, the following shall apply: (A)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (DiLisio absent) to hold a public hearing on January 18, 2022 for the following proposed amendments: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 Amendment to 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers: Delete Section 10-5.13 in its entirety and replace with the following: Unless contrary to Massachusetts General Law, the Attleboro Home Rule Charter, or other provisions of these Revised Ordinances, the following shall apply: (A).”
Hold a Joint public hearing, with the Planning Board, on January 18, 2022 for the following proposed amendments: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING Amendment to 17-3.3 Prohibited Uses Add A. before the existing par
To hold a Joint public hearing, with the Planning Board, on January 18, 2022 for the following proposed amendments: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING Amendment to 17-3.3 Prohibited Uses Add A. before the existing paragraph
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to hold a Joint public hearing, with the Planning Board, on January 18, 2022 for the following proposed amendments: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING Amendment to 17-3.3 Prohibited Uses Add A. before the existing paragraph.”
Capital Improvements Committee
Approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments related to the Community Planning Grant to the city from the DHCD for $75,000
To approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments related to the Community Planning Grant to the city from the DHCD for $75,000
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments related to the Community Planning Grant to the city from the DHCD for $75,000.”
Personnel Committee
Approve the appointment of Shane Mukasa to fill an expired term on the Youth Commission
To approve the appointment of Shane Mukasa to fill an expired term on the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Shane Mukasa to fill an expired term on the Youth Commission.”
Approve the appointment of Kenneth Hayes of 165 Park Street to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Kenneth Hayes of 165 Park Street to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Kenneth Hayes of 165 Park Street to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council.”
Strike the following: The appointment of Maureen Lynch, 63 Holden Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council
To strike the following: The appointment of Maureen Lynch, 63 Holden Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: The appointment of Maureen Lynch, 63 Holden Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council.”
Strike the following: The appointment of Robert Kapala, 300 Bishop Street, to fill an expired term on the Traffic Study Commission
To strike the following: The appointment of Robert Kapala, 300 Bishop Street, to fill an expired term on the Traffic Study Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: The appointment of Robert Kapala, 300 Bishop Street, to fill an expired term on the Traffic Study Commission.”
Add a Grade 3 position of Community Engagement Manager to the Exempt Classification Plan
To add a Grade 3 position of Community Engagement Manager to the Exempt Classification Plan
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to add a Grade 3 position of Community Engagement Manager to the Exempt Classification Plan.”
Public Works Committee
Appropriate $75,597.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000-587039 (Park - Heavy Truck) to purchase two 2022 Ford F-150's for the Park and Forestry Departm
To appropriate $75,597.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000-587039 (Park - Heavy Truck) to purchase two 2022 Ford F-150's for the Park and Forestry Departments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $75,597.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000-587039 (Park - Heavy Truck) to purchase two 2022 Ford F-150's for the Park and Forestry Departments.”
Appropriate $73,204.80 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Fee Cash - General Government) to Account 16601000-582513 (Capron Park Zoo - Building Improvements) to fund projects at Capron Park and Zoo that
To appropriate $73,204.80 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Fee Cash - General Government) to Account 16601000-582513 (Capron Park Zoo - Building Improvements) to fund projects at Capron Park and Zoo that are safety and well being of the patrons and animals in addition to meeting requirements of the AZA accreditation for 2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $73,204.80 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Fee Cash - General Government) to Account 16601000-582513 (Capron Park Zoo - Building Improvements) to fund projects at Capron Park and Zoo that are safety and well being of the patrons and animals in addition to meeting requirements of the AZA accreditation for 2022.”
Appropriate $217,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3339 PFAS for the engineering and design services for temporary PFAS treatment
To appropriate $217,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3339 PFAS for the engineering and design services for temporary PFAS treatment
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $217,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3339 PFAS for the engineering and design services for temporary PFAS treatment.”
Appropriate $141,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3340 Unidirectional Flush System for engineering services related to the development of a unidirectional flushing progr
To appropriate $141,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3340 Unidirectional Flush System for engineering services related to the development of a unidirectional flushing program
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $141,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3340 Unidirectional Flush System for engineering services related to the development of a unidirectional flushing program.”
Appropriate $309,149.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $170,628.00 to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) $138,521.00 to Account 14201
To appropriate $309,149.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $170,628.00 to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) $138,521.00 to Account 14201000-587044 (Public Works - Replacement Trucks)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $309,149.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $170,628.00 to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) $138,521.00 to Account 14201000-587044 (Public Works - Replacement Trucks).”
Appropriate $170,937.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587066 (Public Works - Capital Snow Equipment) to purchase a new Trackless MT-7 sidewalk machi
To appropriate $170,937.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587066 (Public Works - Capital Snow Equipment) to purchase a new Trackless MT-7 sidewalk machine w/v-plow and snow blower attachments for DPW
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $170,937.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587066 (Public Works - Capital Snow Equipment) to purchase a new Trackless MT-7 sidewalk machine w/v-plow and snow blower attachments for DPW.”
Appropriate $239,800.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-585039 (Public Works - Loader) for the DPW to purchase a John Deere 624 4WD loader
To appropriate $239,800.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-585039 (Public Works - Loader) for the DPW to purchase a John Deere 624 4WD loader
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 to appropriate $239,800.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-585039 (Public Works - Loader) for the DPW to purchase a John Deere 624 4WD loader.”
Appropriate $9,900.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to replace two basketball hoops at Conley Playgro
To appropriate $9,900.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to replace two basketball hoops at Conley Playground
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $9,900.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to replace two basketball hoops at Conley Playground.”
Appropriate $35,184.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585046 (Recreation - Mower) for the Recreation Department to purchase a John Deer Terrain Cut M
To appropriate $35,184.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585046 (Recreation - Mower) for the Recreation Department to purchase a John Deer Terrain Cut Mower
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $35,184.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585046 (Recreation - Mower) for the Recreation Department to purchase a John Deer Terrain Cut Mower.”
Appropriate $75,700.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 1100630-584010 (Continuing Appropriation Rec - Site Improvements) for the remediation of four softball i
To appropriate $75,700.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 1100630-584010 (Continuing Appropriation Rec - Site Improvements) for the remediation of four softball infields at the S. A. Veterans Memorial Park
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $75,700.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 1100630-584010 (Continuing Appropriation Rec - Site Improvements) for the remediation of four softball infields at the S. A. Veterans Memorial Park.”
Appropriate $22,440.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587046 (Water Enterprise Fund - Van Purchase) and appropriate $14,960.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater En
To appropriate $22,440.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587046 (Water Enterprise Fund - Van Purchase) and appropriate $14,960.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-587046 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Van Purchase) for a new Ford T250 Transit Van to be shared by the Water and Wastewater Departments
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $22,440.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587046 (Water Enterprise Fund - Van Purchase) and appropriate $14,960.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-587046 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Van Purchase) for a new Ford T250 Transit Van to be shared by the Water and Wastewater Departments.”
Appropriate $19,992.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587044 (Water Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) and appropriate $13,328.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewat
To appropriate $19,992.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587044 (Water Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) and appropriate $13,328.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-587044 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) for a new Ford Ranger 4X4 super cab to be shared by the Water and Wastewater Departments
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $19,992.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-587044 (Water Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) and appropriate $13,328.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-587044 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Replacement Truck) for a new Ford Ranger 4X4 super cab to be shared by the Water and Wastewater Departments.”
Budget Committee
Transfer $99.98 from Account 16101000-551040 (Library - Supplies) to Account 16101000-578020 (Library - Previous Year Bills) for a WB Mason FY21 bill
To transfer $99.98 from Account 16101000-551040 (Library - Supplies) to Account 16101000-578020 (Library - Previous Year Bills) for a WB Mason FY21 bill
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $99.98 from Account 16101000-551040 (Library - Supplies) to Account 16101000-578020 (Library - Previous Year Bills) for a WB Mason FY21 bill.”
Appropriate $48,500.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to replenish funds needed for a State Compliance Progr
To appropriate $48,500.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to replenish funds needed for a State Compliance Program
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $48,500.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to replenish funds needed for a State Compliance Program.”
Appropriate $49,200.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-530170 (Water Enterprise Fund - Meter Survey) to meet a requirement for the Water Management Act Withdrawal Perm
To appropriate $49,200.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-530170 (Water Enterprise Fund - Meter Survey) to meet a requirement for the Water Management Act Withdrawal Permit
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $49,200.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-530170 (Water Enterprise Fund - Meter Survey) to meet a requirement for the Water Management Act Withdrawal Permit.”
Appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596000 (City Wide - Stabilization Fund)
To appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596000 (City Wide - Stabilization Fund)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596000 (City Wide - Stabilization Fund).”
Appropriate $27,949.96 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $5,395.42 to Account 11411000-558330 (Assessor - Copiers) $7,109.30 to Account 11461000-558330 (C
To appropriate $27,949.96 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $5,395.42 to Account 11411000-558330 (Assessor - Copiers) $7,109.30 to Account 11461000-558330 (Collector - Copiers) $14,990.24 to Account 12101000-558330 (Police - Copiers)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $27,949.96 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $5,395.42 to Account 11411000-558330 (Assessor - Copiers) $7,109.30 to Account 11461000-558330 (Collector - Copiers) $14,990.24 to Account 12101000-558330 (Police - Copiers).”
Authorize the payment of invoices to the Attleboro YMCA in the amount of $23,560.10 on behalf of the Planning Department
To authorize the payment of invoices to the Attleboro YMCA in the amount of $23,560.10 on behalf of the Planning Department
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the payment of invoices to the Attleboro YMCA in the amount of $23,560.10 on behalf of the Planning Department.”
Appropriate $6,300.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account A4220070-530500 (School - Maintenance of Building/Contracted Services) to repair the "Old School House" a
To appropriate $6,300.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account A4220070-530500 (School - Maintenance of Building/Contracted Services) to repair the "Old School House" at Hill Roberts Elementary School
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $6,300.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account A4220070-530500 (School - Maintenance of Building/Contracted Services) to repair the "Old School House" at Hill Roberts Elementary School.”
Appropriate $16,740.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account A4220070-530500 (School - Maintenance of Building/Contracted Services) to repair the "Muggsville School
To appropriate $16,740.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account A4220070-530500 (School - Maintenance of Building/Contracted Services) to repair the "Muggsville School House at Studley Elementary School
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $16,740.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account A4220070-530500 (School - Maintenance of Building/Contracted Services) to repair the "Muggsville School House at Studley Elementary School.”
Transfer $17,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-530118 (Assessor - GIS Services) to renew the Nearmap subscription
To transfer $17,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-530118 (Assessor - GIS Services) to renew the Nearmap subscription
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $17,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-530118 (Assessor - GIS Services) to renew the Nearmap subscription.”
Appropriate $300,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596300 (City Wide - Contribution to SPED Stabilization Fund)
To appropriate $300,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596300 (City Wide - Contribution to SPED Stabilization Fund)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $300,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-596300 (City Wide - Contribution to SPED Stabilization Fund).”
Authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $59,747.34 including a Konica Minolta bill and a W.B. Mason
To authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $59,747.34 including a Konica Minolta bill and a W.B. Mason
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $59,747.34 including a Konica Minolta bill and a W.B. Mason.”
Transfer $4,738.83 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-558017 (Assessors - Monitor/Printers/Other) to fund a new printer for the Assessor's office
To transfer $4,738.83 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-558017 (Assessors - Monitor/Printers/Other) to fund a new printer for the Assessor's office
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $4,738.83 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-558017 (Assessors - Monitor/Printers/Other) to fund a new printer for the Assessor's office.”
Transfer $1,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15411000-524011 (Council on Aging - Building Maintenance) to repair the lower-level roof at the Senior Center
To transfer $1,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15411000-524011 (Council on Aging - Building Maintenance) to repair the lower-level roof at the Senior Center
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15411000-524011 (Council on Aging - Building Maintenance) to repair the lower-level roof at the Senior Center.”
Transfer $6,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15411000-524011 (Council on Aging - Building Maintenance) to repair a cast iron drainpipe in the basement of the Senior C
To transfer $6,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15411000-524011 (Council on Aging - Building Maintenance) to repair a cast iron drainpipe in the basement of the Senior Center
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $6,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15411000-524011 (Council on Aging - Building Maintenance) to repair a cast iron drainpipe in the basement of the Senior Center.”
Transfer $645.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-542020 (Collector - Office Equipment) to purchase a new typewriter for the Collector's office
To transfer $645.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-542020 (Collector - Office Equipment) to purchase a new typewriter for the Collector's office
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $645.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-542020 (Collector - Office Equipment) to purchase a new typewriter for the Collector's office.”
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)
From the minutes
“Voted 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).”
License Committee
Approve the Automatic Amusement Device License Application from Chuck E. Cheese's of 287 Washington Street with 12 video games and 52 skills/kiddie games
To approve the Automatic Amusement Device License Application from Chuck E. Cheese's of 287 Washington Street with 12 video games and 52 skills/kiddie games
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Waterman absent) to approve the Automatic Amusement Device License Application from Chuck E. Cheese's of 287 Washington Street with 12 video games and 52 skills/kiddie games.”
Approve the Class I license request from Priority Automotive, d/b/a Cerrone Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Truck at 103 Washington Street with 84 customer and 288 display spaces
To approve the Class I license request from Priority Automotive, d/b/a Cerrone Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Truck at 103 Washington Street with 84 customer and 288 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class I license request from Priority Automotive, d/b/a Cerrone Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Truck at 103 Washington Street with 84 customer and 288 display spaces.”
Declare the following Fire Department Vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2006 Ford Ambulance 1FDXE45P26DA50358 100,000 Average
To declare the following Fire Department Vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2006 Ford Ambulance 1FDXE45P26DA50358 100,000 Average
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Fire Department Vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Miles Condition 2006 Ford Ambulance 1FDXE45P26DA50358 100,000 Average.”
Declare the following Clerk's office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: DESCRIPTION CONDITION Ricoh Aficio Copier MP2852, ID #1824 Poor
To declare the following Clerk's office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: DESCRIPTION CONDITION Ricoh Aficio Copier MP2852, ID #1824 Poor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Clerk's office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: DESCRIPTION CONDITION Ricoh Aficio Copier MP2852, ID #1824 Poor.”
Strike the following; A motion for the Water Department to declare the following equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 6 Portable 4-Gas Monitors Used There was no old business
To strike the following; A motion for the Water Department to declare the following equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 6 Portable 4-Gas Monitors Used There was no old business
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following; A motion for the Water Department to declare the following equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 6 Portable 4-Gas Monitors Used There was no old business.”
Refer the following new business for study and recommendation by the Zoning and Land Use Committee: Amending the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties as a
To refer the following new business for study and recommendation by the Zoning and Land Use Committee: Amending the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties as a means of diversifying housing stock, maximizing the use of existing public infrastructure and services, and providing more affordable housing options to senior citizens
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following new business for study and recommendation by the Zoning and Land Use Committee: Amending the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties as a means of diversifying housing stock, maximizing the use of existing public infrastructure and services, and providing more affordable housing options to senior citizens.”
Refer the following new business for study and recommendation by the Special Committee on Senior Tax adopting a senior means tested exemption by way of a special act as a way of relieving some of the property tax burden
To refer the following new business for study and recommendation by the Special Committee on Senior Tax adopting a senior means tested exemption by way of a special act as a way of relieving some of the property tax burden of certain qualifying Attleboro residents
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following new business for study and recommendation by the Special Committee on Senior Tax adopting a senior means tested exemption by way of a special act as a way of relieving some of the property tax burden of certain qualifying Attleboro residents.”
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