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February 15, 2022
29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Peter Blais
Every vote, in order
Suspend the rules in order to take the Public Hearings out of order
To suspend the rules in order to take the Public Hearings out of order
From the minutes
“voted unanimously (10 - 0) (Blais absent) to suspend the rules in order to take the Public Hearings out of order.”
Ordinance Committee
Recess at 9:10 p.m. Council was back in session 9:16 p.m. Clerk Jackson then read the Mayor's communication
To recess at 9:10 p.m. Council was back in session 9:16 p.m. Clerk Jackson then read the Mayor's communication
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to recess at 9:10 p.m. Council was back in session 9:16 p.m. Clerk Jackson then read the Mayor's communication.”
Capital Improvements Committee
Transfer $636,000 from Account 11241000-578390 (City Wide - Reserve for Cannabis Impact Fee) to 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and further transfer the $636,000 from 11241000- 599300 (City Wide -T
To transfer $636,000 from Account 11241000-578390 (City Wide - Reserve for Cannabis Impact Fee) to 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and further transfer the $636,000 from 11241000- 599300 (City Wide -Transfer to Capital Fund) to Account 3567- 499000 (Police Body Cameras - Other Financing Sources) to purchase body worn cameras, in-car video system and necessary associated computer software and technical components for the systems operation
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $636,000 from Account 11241000-578390 (City Wide - Reserve for Cannabis Impact Fee) to 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and further transfer the $636,000 from 11241000- 599300 (City Wide -Transfer to Capital Fund) to Account 3567- 499000 (Police Body Cameras - Other Financing Sources) to purchase body worn cameras, in-car video system and necessary associated computer software and technical components for the systems operation.”
Approve expending funds and any future grant amendments received from a $10,000.00 grant to the city to participate in" Making it Public", a program to promote public art across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
To approve expending funds and any future grant amendments received from a $10,000.00 grant to the city to participate in" Making it Public", a program to promote public art across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve expending funds and any future grant amendments received from a $10,000.00 grant to the city to participate in" Making it Public", a program to promote public art across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”
Refer to the administration, the request that the Attleboro Historical Commission seek a consultant to assist in ranking the city's existing historic resources inventory that is included in the inventory of Massachusetts
To refer to the administration, the request that the Attleboro Historical Commission seek a consultant to assist in ranking the city's existing historic resources inventory that is included in the inventory of Massachusetts Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to refer to the administration, the request that the Attleboro Historical Commission seek a consultant to assist in ranking the city's existing historic resources inventory that is included in the inventory of Massachusetts Historical Commission.”
Special Committee
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF AUGUST 21, 2018: Home Rule petition for city with House of Representatives Amendment Article 89 and MGL Ch. 43B to adopt Ordinance for a Senior Tax Program authorizing City to ame
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF AUGUST 21, 2018: Home Rule petition for city with House of Representatives Amendment Article 89 and MGL Ch. 43B to adopt Ordinance for a Senior Tax Program authorizing City to amend Ch. 169 of Acts of 2012 (House, 3815)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF AUGUST 21, 2018: Home Rule petition for city with House of Representatives Amendment Article 89 and MGL Ch. 43B to adopt Ordinance for a Senior Tax Program authorizing City to amend Ch. 169 of Acts of 2012 (House, 3815).”
Replace the Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at the intersection of Jewel and Hawthorne
To replace the Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at the intersection of Jewel and Hawthorne
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to replace the Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at the intersection of Jewel and Hawthorne.”
Transfer $400.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000- 524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) for repairs and an inspection sticker for a vehicle transferred from
To transfer $400.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000- 524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) for repairs and an inspection sticker for a vehicle transferred from the School Department to the Veteran's Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $400.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000- 524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) for repairs and an inspection sticker for a vehicle transferred from the School Department to the Veteran's Department.”
Transfer $1,052.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000- 542020 (Personnel - Supplies Office Equipment) for requested office chairs, standing desks and wireless keyboar
To transfer $1,052.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000- 542020 (Personnel - Supplies Office Equipment) for requested office chairs, standing desks and wireless keyboards
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to transfer $1,052.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000- 542020 (Personnel - Supplies Office Equipment) for requested office chairs, standing desks and wireless keyboards.”
Approve the following loan order: ORDERED: That Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping an Ambulance; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with
To approve the following loan order: ORDERED: That Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping an Ambulance; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) 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 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following loan order: ORDERED: That Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping an Ambulance; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) 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 following: To amend section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue." Chair Angelo of Personnel, Veterans and Human Ser
To approve the following: To amend section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue." Chair Angelo of Personnel, Veterans and Human Services brought forward the following:
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following: To amend section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances to prohibit parking on Stobbs Drive, westerly side, from North Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue." Chair Angelo of Personnel, Veterans and Human Services brought forward the following:.”
Accept the donation of $360.00 in food gift cards from Home Instead to the Council on Aging
To accept the donation of $360.00 in food gift cards from Home Instead to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to accept the donation of $360.00 in food gift cards from Home Instead to the Council on Aging.”
Approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Terrance McCrosson Constable 1 Year February 2023 Joshua Jorge Constable 1 Year February 2023 Laurie Sa
To approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Terrance McCrosson Constable 1 Year February 2023 Joshua Jorge Constable 1 Year February 2023 Laurie Sawyer Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2025 Stephanie Gray Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2025 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - February 15, 2022 Page 10 of 13 Cynthia Van Voris Disability Commission 3 Year February 2025 Mary Flaherty Disability Commission 3 Year February 2025
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Terrance McCrosson Constable 1 Year February 2023 Joshua Jorge Constable 1 Year February 2023 Laurie Sawyer Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2025 Stephanie Gray Council on Human Rights 3 Year February 2025 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - February 15, 2022.”
Approve the appointment of Michael Morgan, 97 May Rocha Way, to fill an expired term on the Traffic Study Commission
To approve the appointment of Michael Morgan, 97 May Rocha Way, to fill an expired term on the Traffic Study Commission
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the appointment of Michael Morgan, 97 May Rocha Way, to fill an expired term on the Traffic Study Commission.”
Approve the appointment of Linda Alger, 24 Handy Street, to fill an expired term on the Board of Park Commissioners
To approve the appointment of Linda Alger, 24 Handy Street, to fill an expired term on the Board of Park Commissioners
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the appointment of Linda Alger, 24 Handy Street, to fill an expired term on the Board of Park Commissioners.”
Approve the appointment of Delia Russell, 6 Jody Way, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Park Commissioners
To approve the appointment of Delia Russell, 6 Jody Way, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Park Commissioners
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the appointment of Delia Russell, 6 Jody Way, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Park Commissioners.”
Approve expending funds and any future grant amendments by the Culture Council regarding the award of $32,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
To approve expending funds and any future grant amendments by the Culture Council regarding the award of $32,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve expending funds and any future grant amendments by the Culture Council regarding the award of $32,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.”
Approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Bristol Elder Service Grant of $18,884.57 received by the Council on Aging
To approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Bristol Elder Service Grant of $18,884.57 received by the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Bristol Elder Service Grant of $18,884.57 received by the Council on Aging.”
Approve the expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Bristol Elder Service Grant for $4,615 received by the Council on Aging
To approve the expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Bristol Elder Service Grant for $4,615 received by the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Bristol Elder Service Grant for $4,615 received by the Council on Aging.”
Re-appoint Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St., North Attleboro for a two-year term as Auditor
To re-appoint Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St., North Attleboro for a two-year term as Auditor
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to re-appoint Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St., North Attleboro for a two-year term as Auditor.”
Re-appoint Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue, Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant
To re-appoint Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue, Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to re-appoint Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue, Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant.”
Merge Budget and Appropriations with Capital Improvements to form one committee called Finance Committee
To merge Budget and Appropriations with Capital Improvements to form one committee called Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to merge Budget and Appropriations with Capital Improvements to form one committee called Finance Committee.”
Add a new committee called IT & Infrastructure Committee
To add a new committee called IT & Infrastructure Committee
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to add a new committee called IT & Infrastructure Committee.”
Approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: President DiLisio spoke about the appointment of Mr
To approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: President DiLisio spoke about the appointment of Mr
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: President DiLisio spoke about the appointment of Mr.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 21, 2021: To approve the appointment of Bill Beardwood, 31 Leawood Lane, to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 21, 2021: To approve the appointment of Bill Beardwood, 31 Leawood Lane, to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 21, 2021: To approve the appointment of Bill Beardwood, 31 Leawood Lane, to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board.”
Call a public hearing for March 1, 2022 regarding amendment to City Ordinance 1-12 that states the Powers and Duties of the Attleboro Historical Commission so that gifting and or disposition of property can be addressed
To call a public hearing for March 1, 2022 regarding amendment to City Ordinance 1-12 that states the Powers and Duties of the Attleboro Historical Commission so that gifting and or disposition of property can be addressed (see 1975 and 1977 votes taken by City Council)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to call a public hearing for March 1, 2022 regarding amendment to City Ordinance 1-12 that states the Powers and Duties of the Attleboro Historical Commission so that gifting and or disposition of property can be addressed (see 1975 and 1977 votes taken by City Council).”
Refer to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Policy for Waiving Building Department Permit Fees Pursuant to Section 3-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, as amended, this policy expl
To refer to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Policy for Waiving Building Department Permit Fees Pursuant to Section 3-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, as amended, this policy explains the process and evaluation criteria when a waiver of Building Department permit fees listed in Section 3-8.1 is requested
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to refer to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Policy for Waiving Building Department Permit Fees Pursuant to Section 3-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, as amended, this policy explains the process and evaluation criteria when a waiver of Building Department permit fees listed in Section 3-8.1 is requested.”
Refer to City Property and Claims for study and recommendation: A proposed resolution in support of the South Attleboro Train Station Renovation project
To refer to City Property and Claims for study and recommendation: A proposed resolution in support of the South Attleboro Train Station Renovation project
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to refer to City Property and Claims for study and recommendation: A proposed resolution in support of the South Attleboro Train Station Renovation project.”
Adjourn at 10:16 pm
To adjourn at 10:16 pm
From the minutes
“voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Blais absent) to adjourn at 10:16 pm.”
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