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March 15, 2022
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Diana Holmes
Every vote, in order
Call a public hearing on April 19, 2022 for the following loan order
To call a public hearing on April 19, 2022 for the following loan order
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to call a public hearing on April 19, 2022 for the following loan order.”
Call a public hearing on April 19, 2022 regarding the proposed amendments to Section 12-3.7 of the City Ordinances to raise admission fees and change the membership fee structure at the Capron Park Zoo
To call a public hearing on April 19, 2022 regarding the proposed amendments to Section 12-3.7 of the City Ordinances to raise admission fees and change the membership fee structure at the Capron Park Zoo
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to call a public hearing on April 19, 2022 regarding the proposed amendments to Section 12-3.7 of the City Ordinances to raise admission fees and change the membership fee structure at the Capron Park Zoo.”
Hold a public hearing on April 19, 2022 Regarding the application of Massachusetts Electric Company to install a new pole (40'C#) across from Pole 5173 on Pine Street
To hold a public hearing on April 19, 2022 Regarding the application of Massachusetts Electric Company to install a new pole (40'C#) across from Pole 5173 on Pine Street
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to hold a public hearing on April 19, 2022 Regarding the application of Massachusetts Electric Company to install a new pole (40'C#) across from Pole 5173 on Pine Street.”
Public Works Committee
Appropriate $68,257.57 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) for the purchase of seven new solar crosswalk systems
To appropriate $68,257.57 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) for the purchase of seven new solar crosswalk systems
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $68,257.57 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works - Crosswalk Systems) for the purchase of seven new solar crosswalk systems.”
Appropriate $28,500.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 14 of 20 6000-530101 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Profe
To appropriate $28,500.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 14 of 20 6000-530101 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Professional Services) to hire a consultant to help develop the SSO Notification Plan
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $28,500.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022.”
Finance Committee
Appropriate $30,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-517240 (Treasurer-Medicare Tax) to cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of FY2022
To appropriate $30,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-517240 (Treasurer-Medicare Tax) to cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of FY2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $30,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-517240 (Treasurer-Medicare Tax) to cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of FY2022.”
Transfer $50.00 from Account 11611000-542010 (Clerk - Supplies Office) to Account 11611000-573010 (Clerk - Dues) to pay the MA City Clerk's Association dues
To transfer $50.00 from Account 11611000-542010 (Clerk - Supplies Office) to Account 11611000-573010 (Clerk - Dues) to pay the MA City Clerk's Association dues
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $50.00 from Account 11611000-542010 (Clerk - Supplies Office) to Account 11611000-573010 (Clerk - Dues) to pay the MA City Clerk's Association dues.”
The following business be referred to the administration: FROM THE DOCKET OF JANUARY 4, 2022 The request of the Attleboro Historical Commission to seek a consultant to assist in ranking the city's existing historic resou
That the following business be referred to the administration: FROM THE DOCKET OF JANUARY 4, 2022 The request of the Attleboro Historical Commission to 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 unanimously (Holmes absent) that the following business be referred to the administration: FROM THE DOCKET OF JANUARY 4, 2022 The request of the Attleboro Historical Commission to seek a consultant to assist in ranking the city's existing historic resources inventory that is included in the inventory of Massachusetts Historical Commission.”
Approve the following amendment to Section 10-4.18: Add the following section: 10-4.18 E The following streets are designated as having speed humps/speed cushions and the City is hereby authorized and directed to erect a
To approve the following amendment to Section 10-4.18: Add the following section: 10-4.18 E The following streets are designated as having speed humps/speed cushions and the City is hereby authorized and directed to erect and maintain speed humps/speed cushions: Add the following in proper alphabetical order: •Claflin Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the following amendment to Section 10-4.18: Add the following section: 10-4.18 E The following streets are designated as having speed humps/speed cushions and the City is hereby authorized and directed to erect and maintain speed humps/speed cushions: Add the following in proper alphabetical order: •Claflin Street.”
Amend Chapter 10-5.2a to add "no parking" on the southerly side of East St. 510 feet from O'Neil Boulevard
To amend Chapter 10-5.2a to add "no parking" on the southerly side of East St. 510 feet from O'Neil Boulevard
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to amend Chapter 10-5.2a to add "no parking" on the southerly side of East St. 510 feet from O'Neil Boulevard.”
Amend Chapter 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs, of the Revised Ordinances as follows: Delete "Westbound drivers on Bliss Avenue at Bourne Avenue" and replace with "Eastbound and westbound drivers on Bliss Avenue at Bourne Av
To amend Chapter 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs, of the Revised Ordinances as follows: Delete "Westbound drivers on Bliss Avenue at Bourne Avenue" and replace with "Eastbound and westbound drivers on Bliss Avenue at Bourne Avenue"
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to amend Chapter 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs, of the Revised Ordinances as follows: Delete "Westbound drivers on Bliss Avenue at Bourne Avenue" and replace with "Eastbound and westbound drivers on Bliss Avenue at Bourne Avenue".”
Transfer $1,870.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000- 530102 (Assessor - Appraisal Services) to complete the appraisal process of additional telecommunication equipm
To transfer $1,870.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000- 530102 (Assessor - Appraisal Services) to complete the appraisal process of additional telecommunication equipment within the City
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $1,870.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000- 530102 (Assessor - Appraisal Services) to complete the appraisal process of additional telecommunication equipment within the City.”
Transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11451000-532015 (Treasurer - Staff Development) to Account 11451000-542010 (Treasurer - Office Supplies) to buy 5 new office chairs for the Treasurer's office
To transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11451000-532015 (Treasurer - Staff Development) to Account 11451000-542010 (Treasurer - Office Supplies) to buy 5 new office chairs for the Treasurer's office
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11451000-532015 (Treasurer - Staff Development) to Account 11451000-542010 (Treasurer - Office Supplies) to buy 5 new office chairs for the Treasurer's office.”
Approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Jo-Ann Vaughn Attleboro Housing Authority-Tennant Rep 5 Year February 2027 Shannon Benay Planning Board
To approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Jo-Ann Vaughn Attleboro Housing Authority-Tennant Rep 5 Year February 2027 Shannon Benay Planning Board 5 Year February 2027
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to approve the following reappointments for the positions and for the terms as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Jo-Ann Vaughn Attleboro Housing Authority-Tennant Rep 5 Year February 2027 Shannon Benay Planning Board 5 Year February 2027.”
Approve the appointment of Alexis Karagounis, 61 Steeple Chase Circle, and Unit 3, to fill an unexpired term on the Conservation Commission
To approve the appointment of Alexis Karagounis, 61 Steeple Chase Circle, and Unit 3, to fill an unexpired term on the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to approve the appointment of Alexis Karagounis, 61 Steeple Chase Circle, and Unit 3, to fill an unexpired term on the Conservation Commission.”
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
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 (Holmes absent) 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 reappointment of Julie Hobson, 84 Barrows Street, North Attleboro, MA to the position of Chief Assessor, as recommended by the Board of Assessors, for a term of three years
To approve the reappointment of Julie Hobson, 84 Barrows Street, North Attleboro, MA to the position of Chief Assessor, as recommended by the Board of Assessors, for a term of three years
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to approve the reappointment of Julie Hobson, 84 Barrows Street, North Attleboro, MA to the position of Chief Assessor, as recommended by the Board of Assessors, for a term of three years.”
Approve the appointment of Jason Allard, 7 Nick Rock Road, to fill an expired term on the Municipal Building Commission
To approve the appointment of Jason Allard, 7 Nick Rock Road, to fill an expired term on the Municipal Building Commission
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to approve the appointment of Jason Allard, 7 Nick Rock Road, to fill an expired term on the Municipal Building Commission.”
Approve the appointment of Christopher Leone, 34 Constitution Avenue, to fill an expired term on the Conservation Commission
To approve the appointment of Christopher Leone, 34 Constitution Avenue, to fill an expired term on the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to approve the appointment of Christopher Leone, 34 Constitution Avenue, to fill an expired term on the Conservation Commission.”
Approve the following fee waiver policy: 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 e
To approve the following fee waiver policy: 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 (Holmes absent) to approve the following fee waiver policy: 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.”
Public Safety Committee
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the Fire Department's receipt of the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from the Department of Fire Services for $19,090.00
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the Fire Department's receipt of the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from the Department of Fire Services for $19,090.00
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the Fire Department's receipt of the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from the Department of Fire Services for $19,090.00.”
Approve the transfer of $92.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-573010 (Fire - Dues) to replenish funds used for parking fees
To approve the transfer of $92.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-573010 (Fire - Dues) to replenish funds used for parking fees
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the transfer of $92.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-573010 (Fire - Dues) to replenish funds used for parking fees.”
Transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-514035 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 18 of 20 (Police-Prior Year Longevity) to pay FY20
To transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-514035 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 18 of 20 (Police-Prior Year Longevity) to pay FY20 and FY21 longevity payments that were not paid
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-514035 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022.”
Rescind vote #6 from February 15, 2022: 6.
To rescind vote #6 from February 15, 2022: 6.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to rescind vote #6 from February 15, 2022: 6..”
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.”
The following be referred for study and recommendation to the Traffic and Transportation Committee: A motion to delete an erroneous reference of "Jewel Ave at Verndale" from existing ordinance for Yield signs (10-4, 6)
That the following be referred for study and recommendation to the Traffic and Transportation Committee: A motion to delete an erroneous reference of "Jewel Ave at Verndale" from existing ordinance for Yield signs (10-4, 6)
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) that the following be referred for study and recommendation to the Traffic and Transportation Committee: A motion to delete an erroneous reference of "Jewel Ave at Verndale" from existing ordinance for Yield signs (10-4, 6).”
The following be referred for study and recommendation to the Traffic and Transportation Committee: To amend Ordinance 10-4.11 "Isolated stop signs" by adding "westbound drivers on Jewel Ave at Hawthorne St."
That the following be referred for study and recommendation to the Traffic and Transportation Committee: To amend Ordinance 10-4.11 "Isolated stop signs" by adding "westbound drivers on Jewel Ave at Hawthorne St."
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) that the following be referred for study and recommendation to the Traffic and Transportation Committee: To amend Ordinance 10-4.11 "Isolated stop signs" by adding "westbound drivers on Jewel Ave at Hawthorne St.".”
The following be referred for study and recommendation to the Finance Committee: To amend the Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedure by adding to 7-1.4 the Finance Committee description and responsibilities
That the following be referred for study and recommendation to the Finance Committee: To amend the Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedure by adding to 7-1.4 the Finance Committee description and responsibilities
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) that the following be referred for study and recommendation to the Finance Committee: To amend the Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedure by adding to 7-1.4 the Finance Committee description and responsibilities.”
The following be referred for study and recommendation to the IT and Infrastructure Committee: To amend the Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedure 7-1.5 the IT and Infrastructure Committee description and respon
That the following be referred for study and recommendation to the IT and Infrastructure Committee: To amend the Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedure 7-1.5 the IT and Infrastructure Committee description and responsibilities
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) that the following be referred for study and recommendation to the IT and Infrastructure Committee: To amend the Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedure 7-1.5 the IT and Infrastructure Committee description and responsibilities.”
Adjourn at 8:09 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 19 of 20 City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Coun
To adjourn at 8:09 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 19 of 20 City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - March 15, 2022 Page 20 of 20
From the minutes
“voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to adjourn at 8:09 p.m..”
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