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March 1, 2022
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Todd M. Kobus
Every vote, in order
Call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 for the following street acceptance: 4. I respectfully submit a communication from Superintendent of Public Works Michael Tyler regarding the need for funds to purchase seven (7) ne
To call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 for the following street acceptance: 4. I respectfully submit a communication from Superintendent of Public Works Michael Tyler regarding the need for funds to purchase seven (7) new solar powered crosswalk systems
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 for the following street acceptance: 4. I respectfully submit a communication from Superintendent of Public Works Michael Tyler regarding the need for funds to purchase seven (7) new solar powered crosswalk systems.”
Call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 to discuss money to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street
To call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 to discuss money to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 to discuss money to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street.”
Call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 to discuss the appropriating of $1,097,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street
To call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 to discuss the appropriating of $1,097,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to call a public hearing on April 5, 2022 to discuss the appropriating of $1,097,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street.”
Hold a public hearing on March 15, 2022 regarding the Class II License application submitted by Papantoniadis Automotive Group, Inc. d/b/a/ ToyKarzz Motorsports at 676 Pleasant Street with 17 customer and 95 display spac
To hold a public hearing on March 15, 2022 regarding the Class II License application submitted by Papantoniadis Automotive Group, Inc. d/b/a/ ToyKarzz Motorsports at 676 Pleasant Street with 17 customer and 95 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to hold a public hearing on March 15, 2022 regarding the Class II License application submitted by Papantoniadis Automotive Group, Inc. d/b/a/ ToyKarzz Motorsports at 676 Pleasant Street with 17 customer and 95 display spaces.”
Approve the Class II application from Blasius Auto Group at 800 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 100 storage spaces
To approve the Class II application from Blasius Auto Group at 800 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 100 storage spaces
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to approve the Class II application from Blasius Auto Group at 800 Washington Street with 10 customer parking spaces and 100 storage spaces.”
Transfer $17,620.50 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to the following: $12,500.00 to Account 16301000-546012 (Recreation - Supplies Rec Grounds) $ 5,120.50 to Account 16301000-530101 (Recreation
To transfer $17,620.50 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to the following: $12,500.00 to Account 16301000-546012 (Recreation - Supplies Rec Grounds) $ 5,120.50 to Account 16301000-530101 (Recreation - Professional Services) to cover the cost of price increases for supplies and services
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to transfer $17,620.50 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to the following: $12,500.00 to Account 16301000-546012 (Recreation - Supplies Rec Grounds) $ 5,120.50 to Account 16301000-530101 (Recreation - Professional Services) to cover the cost of price increases for supplies and services.”
Appropriate $8,819.19 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Ground) to cover the cost of price increases to supplies
To appropriate $8,819.19 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Ground) to cover the cost of price increases to supplies
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to appropriate $8,819.19 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Ground) to cover the cost of price increases to supplies.”
Approve the expending of funds from the receipt of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development Grant for Capron Park Zoo for $125,000 and approve expending any future grant amendments
To approve the expending of funds from the receipt of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development Grant for Capron Park Zoo for $125,000 and approve expending any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to approve the expending of funds from the receipt of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development Grant for Capron Park Zoo for $125,000 and approve expending any future grant amendments.”
Appropriate $7,546.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-582513 (Recreation - Building Improvements) to fund the repair to the Bartek Center roof
To appropriate $7,546.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-582513 (Recreation - Building Improvements) to fund the repair to the Bartek Center roof
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to appropriate $7,546.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-582513 (Recreation - Building Improvements) to fund the repair to the Bartek Center roof.”
Appropriate $15,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16601000-582513 (Capron Park Zoo - Building Improvements) to fund the purchase of a new pre-fabricated t
To appropriate $15,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16601000-582513 (Capron Park Zoo - Building Improvements) to fund the purchase of a new pre-fabricated ticket booth at the Zoo
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to appropriate $15,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16601000-582513 (Capron Park Zoo - Building Improvements) to fund the purchase of a new pre-fabricated ticket booth at the Zoo.”
Approve the expenditure of funds and approve any further grant amendments for the approximately $186,629 grant from the Office of Energy and Environmental Emergency Affairs to the City of Attleboro
To approve the expenditure of funds and approve any further grant amendments for the approximately $186,629 grant from the Office of Energy and Environmental Emergency Affairs to the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to approve the expenditure of funds and approve any further grant amendments for the approximately $186,629 grant from the Office of Energy and Environmental Emergency Affairs to the City of Attleboro.”
Approve the resolution in support of the South Attleboro Train Station Renovation project
To approve the resolution in support of the South Attleboro Train Station Renovation project
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to approve the resolution in support of the South Attleboro Train Station Renovation project.”
Declare the following Assessor's office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: ITEM MAKE/MODEL SERIAL NO
To declare the following Assessor's office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: ITEM MAKE/MODEL SERIAL NO
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to declare the following Assessor's office equipment as surplus and available for disposition: ITEM MAKE/MODEL SERIAL NO.”
Declare the following Recreation Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: ITEM CONDITION Gym Lockers Fair to Poor Exercise Equipment Fair
To declare the following Recreation Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: ITEM CONDITION Gym Lockers Fair to Poor Exercise Equipment Fair
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to declare the following Recreation Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: ITEM CONDITION Gym Lockers Fair to Poor Exercise Equipment Fair.”
Declare the following Police Department vehicles/equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2011 Dodge/Charger 2B3CL1CT7BH597891 84,790 Poor 2014 Ford/Explorer 1FM5K8AR8EGC2
To declare the following Police Department vehicles/equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2011 Dodge/Charger 2B3CL1CT7BH597891 84,790 Poor 2014 Ford/Explorer 1FM5K8AR8EGC26650 118,495 Poor 2007 Fisher/Minute Mount II N/A N/A Poor
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to declare the following Police Department vehicles/equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2011 Dodge/Charger 2B3CL1CT7BH597891 84,790 Poor 2014 Ford/Explorer 1FM5K8AR8EGC26650 118,495 Poor 2007 Fisher/Minute Mount II N/A N/A Poor.”
Accept the generous donation of 20 laptops to the City of Attleboro Library from Sensata Technologies with an estimated value of $10,000.00
To accept the generous donation of 20 laptops to the City of Attleboro Library from Sensata Technologies with an estimated value of $10,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to accept the generous donation of 20 laptops to the City of Attleboro Library from Sensata Technologies with an estimated value of $10,000.00.”
Accept the donation to Studley Elementary School from Ameriport Logistics of a Skutt KM Kiln with an estimated value of $3,440.92
To accept the donation to Studley Elementary School from Ameriport Logistics of a Skutt KM Kiln with an estimated value of $3,440.92
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to accept the donation to Studley Elementary School from Ameriport Logistics of a Skutt KM Kiln with an estimated value of $3,440.92.”
Approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Kathi Gariepy Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2025 Douglas Greene Cultural Council 3 Year Febru
To approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Kathi Gariepy Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2025 Douglas Greene Cultural Council 3 Year February 2025
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Kathi Gariepy Conservation Commission 3 Year February 2025 Douglas Greene Cultural Council 3 Year February 2025.”
Approve the appointment of Derek Corsi, 467 Seven Mile Road, Hope, RI to fill an expired term as the Superintendent of Insect Pest Control
To approve the appointment of Derek Corsi, 467 Seven Mile Road, Hope, RI to fill an expired term as the Superintendent of Insect Pest Control
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to approve the appointment of Derek Corsi, 467 Seven Mile Road, Hope, RI to fill an expired term as the Superintendent of Insect Pest Control.”
Transfer $72,187.11 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts to fund the MOA with the Attleboro Laborers' Association for FY 2021-2023: 11211000 511000 MAYORS OF
To transfer $72,187.11 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts to fund the MOA with the Attleboro Laborers' Association for FY 2021-2023: 11211000 511000 MAYORS OFFICE SALARY/ WAGES FULL TIME $1,456.28 11211000 511100 MAYORS OFFICE SALARY /WAGES PART TIME $ 347.69 11211000 513001 MAYORS OFFICE LUMP SUM RETRO $ 500.00 12101000 511000 POLICE SALARY/ WAGES FULL TIME $3,200.47 12101000 511100 POLICE SALARY WAGES PART TIME $ 215.00 12101000 513001 POLICE LUMP SUM RETRO $1,000.00 12401000 511000 BUILDING INSP
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to transfer $72,187.11 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts to fund the MOA with the Attleboro Laborers' Association for FY 2021-2023: 11211000 511000 MAYORS OFFICE SALARY/ WAGES FULL TIME $1,456.28 11211000 511100 MAYORS OFFICE SALARY /WAGES PART TIME $ 347.69 11211000 513001 MAYORS OFFICE LUMP SUM RETRO $ 500.00 12101000 511000 POLICE SALARY/ WAGES FULL TIME $3,200.47 12101000 511100 POLICE SALARY WAGES PART TIME $ 215.00 12101000 513001 POLICE LUMP SUM RETRO $1,000.00 12401000 511000 BUILDING INSP.”
Transfer $43,899.32 from Account 6000-578350 (Wastewater - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to account 6000-511000 (Wastewater - Salary and Wages Full Time)
To transfer $43,899.32 from Account 6000-578350 (Wastewater - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to account 6000-511000 (Wastewater - Salary and Wages Full Time)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to transfer $43,899.32 from Account 6000-578350 (Wastewater - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to account 6000-511000 (Wastewater - Salary and Wages Full Time).”
Appropriate $33,403.04 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater - Retained Earnings) to the following accounts: 6000 511000 WASTEWATER SALARY AND WAGES FULL TIME $ 8,303.04 6000 513000 WASTEWATER OVERTIME $ 2,900.00 6000 513
To appropriate $33,403.04 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater - Retained Earnings) to the following accounts: 6000 511000 WASTEWATER SALARY AND WAGES FULL TIME $ 8,303.04 6000 513000 WASTEWATER OVERTIME $ 2,900.00 6000 513001 WASTEWATER LUMP SUM RETRO $15,300.00 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 1, 2022 Page 7 of 15 6000 513003 WASTEWATER OT CALL BACK/DIG SAFE MARKINGS $ 800.00 6000 513010 WASTEWATER OVERTIME SNOW REMOVAL $ 400.00 6000 513022 WASTEWATER CALL BACK OVERTIME $ 1,200.00 6000 513024 WASTEWATER MAIN BLOCK OVERTIME $ 450.00 6000 513100 WASTEWATER HOLIDAY OVERTIME $ 2,400.00 6000 514020 WASTEWATER NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $ 1,250.00 6000 514030 WASTEWATER LONGEVITY $ 400.00
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to appropriate $33,403.04 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater - Retained Earnings) to the following accounts: 6000 511000 WASTEWATER SALARY AND WAGES FULL TIME $ 8,303.04 6000 513000 WASTEWATER OVERTIME $ 2,900.00 6000 513001 WASTEWATER LUMP SUM RETRO $15,300.00 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 1, 2022.”
Transfer $31,272.76 from Account 6100-578350 (Water - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-511000 (Water - Salary and Wages Full Time)
To transfer $31,272.76 from Account 6100-578350 (Water - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-511000 (Water - Salary and Wages Full Time)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to transfer $31,272.76 from Account 6100-578350 (Water - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-511000 (Water - Salary and Wages Full Time).”
Appropriate $30,233.49 from Account 61000-359000 (Water - Retained Earnings) to the following accounts: 6100 511000 WATER SALARY AND WAGES FULL TIME $10,783.49 6100 513000 WATEROVERTIME $ 2,500.00 6100 513001 WATERLUMP S
To appropriate $30,233.49 from Account 61000-359000 (Water - Retained Earnings) to the following accounts: 6100 511000 WATER SALARY AND WAGES FULL TIME $10,783.49 6100 513000 WATEROVERTIME $ 2,500.00 6100 513001 WATERLUMP SUM RETRO $11,700.00 6100 513003 WATEROT CALL BACK/DIG SAFE MARKINGS $ 100.00 6100 513010 WATEROVERTIME SNOW REMOVAL $ 250.00 6100 513022 WATERCALL BACK OVERTIME $ 425.00 6100 513023 WATERMAIN BREAK OVERTIME $ 1,000.00 6100 513100 WATERHOLIDAY OVERTIME $ 1,500.00 6100 514020 WATERNIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $ 1,925.00 6100 514030 WATERLONGEVITY $ 50.00 Chair DeSimone of Ordinances, Elections & Legislative Matters brought forward the following votes:
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to appropriate $30,233.49 from Account 61000-359000 (Water - Retained Earnings) to the following accounts: 6100 511000 WATER SALARY AND WAGES FULL TIME $10,783.49 6100 513000 WATEROVERTIME $ 2,500.00 6100 513001 WATERLUMP SUM RETRO $11,700.00 6100 513003 WATEROT CALL BACK/DIG SAFE MARKINGS $ 100.00 6100 513010 WATEROVERTIME SNOW REMOVAL $ 250.00 6100 513022 WATERCALL BACK OVERTIME $ 425.00 6100 513023 WATERMAIN BREAK OVERTIME $ 1,000.00 6100 513100 WATERHOLIDAY OVERTIME $ 1,500.00 6100 514020 WATERNIGHT DIFFERENTIAL $ 1,925.00 6100 514030 WATERLONGEVITY $ 50.00 Chair DeSimone of Ordinances, Elections & Legislative Matters brought forward the following votes:.”
Accept the following statutes to enhance the votes from December 17, 2019 regarding the deferral of taxes and for eligible seniors: MGL c.40 § 42J for the authority to defer water liens and rubbish liens MGL c.83 § 16G f
To accept the following statutes to enhance the votes from December 17, 2019 regarding the deferral of taxes and for eligible seniors: MGL c.40 § 42J for the authority to defer water liens and rubbish liens MGL c.83 § 16G for the authority to defer wastewater liens
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to accept the following statutes to enhance the votes from December 17, 2019 regarding the deferral of taxes and for eligible seniors: MGL c.40 § 42J for the authority to defer water liens and rubbish liens MGL c.83 § 16G for the authority to defer wastewater liens.”
Approve the proposed amendments to Section 10-8, Monthly Parking, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 10-8 Monthly Parking Monthly
To approve the proposed amendments to Section 10-8, Monthly Parking, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 10-8 Monthly Parking Monthly parking fees may be established and collected for any municipal parking area
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to approve the proposed amendments to Section 10-8, Monthly Parking, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 10-8 Monthly Parking Monthly parking fees may be established and collected for any municipal parking area.”
Refer to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation, the following: That Section 10-4.18 of the Ordinances be amended to establish a process for the removal and modification of pe
To refer to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation, the following: That Section 10-4.18 of the Ordinances be amended to establish a process for the removal and modification of permanent speed humps
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to refer to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation, the following: That Section 10-4.18 of the Ordinances be amended to establish a process for the removal and modification of permanent speed humps.”
Refer to the Personnel the following new business for study and recommendation: To confirm the appointments of Mayor Paul Heroux and Council President James DiLisio as representatives of the City on the Sturdy Memorial H
To refer to the Personnel the following new business for study and recommendation: To confirm the appointments of Mayor Paul Heroux and Council President James DiLisio as representatives of the City on the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Board of Managers
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to refer to the Personnel the following new business for study and recommendation: To confirm the appointments of Mayor Paul Heroux and Council President James DiLisio as representatives of the City on the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Board of Managers.”
Approve the following reappointments to positions and for terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Randal Vincent Inspector of Wiring 3 Year February 2025 Laban O'Brien Alt
To approve the following reappointments to positions and for terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Randal Vincent Inspector of Wiring 3 Year February 2025 Laban O'Brien Alt
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (10 yeas - 0 nays Kobus absent) to approve the following reappointments to positions and for terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Randal Vincent Inspector of Wiring 3 Year February 2025 Laban O'Brien Alt.”
Adjourn at 8:01 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 1, 2022 Page 14 of 15 MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Counc
To adjourn at 8:01 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 1, 2022 Page 14 of 15 MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 1, 2022 Page 15 of 15
From the minutes
“voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to adjourn at 8:01 p.m..”
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