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April 5, 2022
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Laura Dee Dolan
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Call for a public hearing on April 19, 2022) 7. I respectfully submit a communication from Public Health Nurse Allison Brum regarding the donation of 108 boxes of N-95 masks from Attleboro Seabra Foods
To call for a public hearing on April 19, 2022) 7. I respectfully submit a communication from Public Health Nurse Allison Brum regarding the donation of 108 boxes of N-95 masks from Attleboro Seabra Foods
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Dolan absent) to call for a public hearing on April 19, 2022) 7. I respectfully submit a communication from Public Health Nurse Allison Brum regarding the donation of 108 boxes of N-95 masks from Attleboro Seabra Foods.”
Approve the Class II License application submitted by Papanotoniadis Automotive Group, d/b/a Toy Karzz Motorsports at 676 Pleasant Street with 17 customer and 95 display spaces
To approve the Class II License application submitted by Papanotoniadis Automotive Group, d/b/a Toy Karzz Motorsports at 676 Pleasant Street with 17 customer and 95 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Dolan absent) to approve the Class II License application submitted by Papanotoniadis Automotive Group, d/b/a Toy Karzz Motorsports at 676 Pleasant Street with 17 customer and 95 display spaces.”
Appropriate $25,775.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-548010 (Public Works-Gasoline Fuel) due to increase in prices
To appropriate $25,775.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-548010 (Public Works-Gasoline Fuel) due to increase in prices
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $25,775.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-548010 (Public Works-Gasoline Fuel) due to increase in prices.”
Transfer $3,500.00 from Account 16301000- 511000 (Recreation- Salary & Wages) to Account 16301000-521010 (Recreation - Heating) due to increase in prices
To transfer $3,500.00 from Account 16301000- 511000 (Recreation- Salary & Wages) to Account 16301000-521010 (Recreation - Heating) due to increase in prices
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas- 0 nays (Dolan absent) to transfer $3,500.00 from Account 16301000- 511000 (Recreation- Salary & Wages) to Account 16301000-521010 (Recreation - Heating) due to increase in prices.”
Appropriate $55,508.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-548011 (Public Works-Diesel Fuel) due to increase in Consumption and pricing
To appropriate $55,508.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-548011 (Public Works-Diesel Fuel) due to increase in Consumption and pricing
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $55,508.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-548011 (Public Works-Diesel Fuel) due to increase in Consumption and pricing.”
Appropriate $30,250.00 from Account 6000- 359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-589072 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Grit Screw) to replace two Lime Slaker grit remover assemblies
To appropriate $30,250.00 from Account 6000- 359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-589072 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Grit Screw) to replace two Lime Slaker grit remover assemblies
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas-0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $30,250.00 from Account 6000- 359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-589072 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Grit Screw) to replace two Lime Slaker grit remover assemblies.”
Appropriate $34,285.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3570 Peckham Street Culvert to cover the cost of an amendment in the current contract for the replacement
To appropriate $34,285.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3570 Peckham Street Culvert to cover the cost of an amendment in the current contract for the replacement of the Peckham Street culvert
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $34,285.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3570 Peckham Street Culvert to cover the cost of an amendment in the current contract for the replacement of the Peckham Street culvert.”
Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant of Approximately $48,000 from the Mass DEP awarded to the Health Department
To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant of Approximately $48,000 from the Mass DEP awarded to the Health Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant of Approximately $48,000 from the Mass DEP awarded to the Health Department.”
Strike the following: New Business to be referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation: To add the Honorable Municipal Councilor (at least ward councilor) to the discussio
To strike the following: New Business to be referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation: To add the Honorable Municipal Councilor (at least ward councilor) to the discussions with DPW Superintendent regarding city improvements as it relates to new streets and sidewalks as well as repair and replacement of such, prior to the activity taking place
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to strike the following: New Business to be referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation: To add the Honorable Municipal Councilor (at least ward councilor) to the discussions with DPW Superintendent regarding city improvements as it relates to new streets and sidewalks as well as repair and replacement of such, prior to the activity taking place.”
Strike the following: New Business to be referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation: To request the DPW Superintendent come before the Council at Committee of the Whole
To strike the following: New Business to be referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation: To request the DPW Superintendent come before the Council at Committee of the Whole with the Department's recommendations and reasoning for picking/targeting those areas for improvements prior to any new repairs or replacement of roadways, sidewalks etc. taking place
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to strike the following: New Business to be referred to the Administration and the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation: To request the DPW Superintendent come before the Council at Committee of the Whole with the Department's recommendations and reasoning for picking/targeting those areas for improvements prior to any new repairs or replacement of roadways, sidewalks etc. taking place.”
Transfer $103,750.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 12101000-513001 (Police Department - Lump Sum Retro) to fund Section 1. C. of the MOA with the Attleboro Police Asso
To transfer $103,750.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 12101000-513001 (Police Department - Lump Sum Retro) to fund Section 1. C. of the MOA with the Attleboro Police Association agreement for fiscal years 2021, 2022 and 2023
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to transfer $103,750.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 12101000-513001 (Police Department - Lump Sum Retro) to fund Section 1. C. of the MOA with the Attleboro Police Association agreement for fiscal years 2021, 2022 and 2023.”
Appropriate $249,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12101000-513001 (Police Lump Sum Retro) to fund Section 1.D. of the MOA
To appropriate $249,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12101000-513001 (Police Lump Sum Retro) to fund Section 1.D. of the MOA
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $249,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12101000-513001 (Police Lump Sum Retro) to fund Section 1.D. of the MOA.”
Appropriate $90,400.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to the following: $40,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $4,400.00 to Account 6100-517
To appropriate $90,400.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to the following: $40,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $4,400.00 to Account 6100-517240 (Water Enterprise Fund - Medicare Tax) $46,000.00 to Account 6100-511000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $90,400.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to the following: $40,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $4,400.00 to Account 6100-517240 (Water Enterprise Fund - Medicare Tax) $46,000.00 to Account 6100-511000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages).”
Amend The Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedures by adding 7-1.4 the Finance Committee description and responsibilities as follows: 7-1.4 Finance Committee, whose purpose shall be to review the city budget, set
To amend The Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedures by adding 7-1.4 the Finance Committee description and responsibilities as follows: 7-1.4 Finance Committee, whose purpose shall be to review the city budget, set the city tax rate and tax split, evaluate transfers affecting the budget between account and departments, interact with Accounting, Budget and Administration, Treasurer, Auditor, Assessor, Collector and Mayor's Office
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to amend The Attleboro Municipal Council Rules and Procedures by adding 7-1.4 the Finance Committee description and responsibilities as follows: 7-1.4 Finance Committee, whose purpose shall be to review the city budget, set the city tax rate and tax split, evaluate transfers affecting the budget between account and departments, interact with Accounting, Budget and Administration, Treasurer, Auditor, Assessor, Collector and Mayor's Office.”
Transfer $499.99 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide- Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000-542020 (Personnel - Supplies Office Equipment) for a new desk
To transfer $499.99 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide- Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000-542020 (Personnel - Supplies Office Equipment) for a new desk
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to transfer $499.99 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide- Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000-542020 (Personnel - Supplies Office Equipment) for a new desk.”
Surplus the following Police Department firearms: Glock Model 30 with the following serial numbers: KRK970, XRK971, XRK972, XRK973, XRK974, XRK975, XRK976, XRK977, XRK978, XRK979, XRK980, XRK981, XRK982, XRK983, XRK984,
To surplus the following Police Department firearms: Glock Model 30 with the following serial numbers: KRK970, XRK971, XRK972, XRK973, XRK974, XRK975, XRK976, XRK977, XRK978, XRK979, XRK980, XRK981, XRK982, XRK983, XRK984, XRK985, XRK986
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to surplus the following Police Department firearms: Glock Model 30 with the following serial numbers: KRK970, XRK971, XRK972, XRK973, XRK974, XRK975, XRK976, XRK977, XRK978, XRK979, XRK980, XRK981, XRK982, XRK983, XRK984, XRK985, XRK986.”
Appropriate $37,488.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 14201000-587360 (Public Works - Ornamental Lights) to replace too damaged lights
To appropriate $37,488.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 14201000-587360 (Public Works - Ornamental Lights) to replace too damaged lights
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $37,488.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 14201000-587360 (Public Works - Ornamental Lights) to replace too damaged lights.”
Approve the expenditure of such funds by the Council on Aging and approve any further grant amendments regarding the Formula Grant and its new process
To approve the expenditure of such funds by the Council on Aging and approve any further grant amendments regarding the Formula Grant and its new process
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to approve the expenditure of such funds by the Council on Aging and approve any further grant amendments regarding the Formula Grant and its new process.”
Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant for the SHINE Program for approximately $74,746.98 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant for the SHINE Program for approximately $74,746.98 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant for the SHINE Program for approximately $74,746.98 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.”
Appropriate $25,600.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Fund 3571 Pitas Avenue Bridge to be used to cover the cost an amendment in the current contract for the replacement
To appropriate $25,600.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Fund 3571 Pitas Avenue Bridge to be used to cover the cost an amendment in the current contract for the replacement of the Pitas Avenue Bridge
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to appropriate $25,600.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Fund 3571 Pitas Avenue Bridge to be used to cover the cost an amendment in the current contract for the replacement of the Pitas Avenue Bridge.”
Adjourn at 9:05 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 5, 2022 Page 14 of 14
To adjourn at 9:05 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 5, 2022 Page 14 of 14
From the minutes
“voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Dolan absent) to adjourn at 9:05 p.m..”
From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.
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