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April 19, 2022
27 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Diana Holmes
Every vote, in order
License Committee
Approve the renewal application for Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer license from Prolerized New England Company LLC. d/b/a Schnitzer Southeast at 136 Bacon Street
To approve the renewal application for Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer license from Prolerized New England Company LLC. d/b/a Schnitzer Southeast at 136 Bacon Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the renewal application for Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer license from Prolerized New England Company LLC. d/b/a Schnitzer Southeast at 136 Bacon Street.”
Approve the amended application for a Class II License submitted by Papantoniadis Automotive Group Inc. d/b/a Toykarz MotorSports and d/b/a/ Pleasant Auto Center 676 Pleasant Street
To approve the amended application for a Class II License submitted by Papantoniadis Automotive Group Inc. d/b/a Toykarz MotorSports and d/b/a/ Pleasant Auto Center 676 Pleasant Street
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the amended application for a Class II License submitted by Papantoniadis Automotive Group Inc. d/b/a Toykarz MotorSports and d/b/a/ Pleasant Auto Center 676 Pleasant Street.”
Public Works Committee
Appropriate $11,537.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-582513 (Public Works - Building Improvements) to build a new Foreman's Office at 101 Lamb Stree
To appropriate $11,537.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-582513 (Public Works - Building Improvements) to build a new Foreman's Office at 101 Lamb Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $11,537.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-582513 (Public Works - Building Improvements) to build a new Foreman's Office at 101 Lamb Street.”
Appropriate $26,412.20 from 2514-599000 (DPU-TNC-Other Financing Sources) to Fund 2702-499000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Sources) to install a new sidewalk on Brown Street from Mendon Road to 425 Brown Street
To appropriate $26,412.20 from 2514-599000 (DPU-TNC-Other Financing Sources) to Fund 2702-499000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Sources) to install a new sidewalk on Brown Street from Mendon Road to 425 Brown Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $26,412.20 from 2514-599000 (DPU-TNC-Other Financing Sources) to Fund 2702-499000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Sources) to install a new sidewalk on Brown Street from Mendon Road to 425 Brown Street.”
Appropriate $150,000.00 from 8506-599000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Uses) to Fund 2702-499000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Sources) to also fund the Brown Street sidewalk
To appropriate $150,000.00 from 8506-599000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Uses) to Fund 2702-499000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Sources) to also fund the Brown Street sidewalk
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $150,000.00 from 8506-599000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Uses) to Fund 2702-499000 (Sidewalk-Other Financing Sources) to also fund the Brown Street sidewalk.”
Appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3230 Sand filter Improvements to repair three failing sand filters
To appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3230 Sand filter Improvements to repair three failing sand filters
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3230 Sand filter Improvements to repair three failing sand filters.”
Finance Committee
Transfer $25,700.00 from Account 11241000-530150 (City Wide - Special Event-Professional Services) to Account1100124-530150 (Continuing Appropriation City Wide - Special Events) to partially fund the July 1, 2022 city fi
To transfer $25,700.00 from Account 11241000-530150 (City Wide - Special Event-Professional Services) to Account1100124-530150 (Continuing Appropriation City Wide - Special Events) to partially fund the July 1, 2022 city fireworks, returning after a two-year break
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to transfer $25,700.00 from Account 11241000-530150 (City Wide - Special Event-Professional Services) to Account1100124-530150 (Continuing Appropriation City Wide - Special Events) to partially fund the July 1, 2022 city fireworks, returning after a two-year break.”
Transfer $367.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-513000 (Planning - Overtime) to address the need for additional funds for the remainder of FY2022
To transfer $367.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-513000 (Planning - Overtime) to address the need for additional funds for the remainder of FY2022
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to transfer $367.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-513000 (Planning - Overtime) to address the need for additional funds for the remainder of FY2022.”
Transfer $83,000.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide - Reserve for 53rd Week) to the following: Account 11111000-511000 (Municipal Council-Salary) $500.00 Account 11211000-511100 (Mayor - Part Time) $200.00 Accoun
To transfer $83,000.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide - Reserve for 53rd Week) to the following: Account 11111000-511000 (Municipal Council-Salary) $500.00 Account 11211000-511100 (Mayor - Part Time) $200.00 Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting-Salary) $1,525.00 Account 11411000-511000 (Assessor-Salary) $700.00 Account 11451000-511000 (Treasurer-Salary) $1,275.00 Account 11461000-511000 (Collector-Salary) $1,200.00 Account 11621000-511000 (Elections-Salary) $500.00 Account 12201000-511000 (Fire-Salary) $20,000.00 Account 12201000-513000 (Fire-Overtime) $55,000.00 Account 12401000-511000 (Building Inspection-Salary) $1,300.00 Account 12921000-511000 (Animal Control-Salary) $400.00 Account 15431000-511000 (Veterans-Salary) $400.00
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to transfer $83,000.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide - Reserve for 53rd Week) to the following: Account 11111000-511000 (Municipal Council-Salary) $500.00 Account 11211000-511100 (Mayor - Part Time) $200.00 Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting-Salary) $1,525.00 Account 11411000-511000 (Assessor-Salary) $700.00 Account 11451000-511000 (Treasurer-Salary) $1,275.00 Account 11461000-511000 (Collector-Salary) $1,200.00 Account 11621000-511000 (Elections-Salary) $500.00 Account 12201000-511000 (Fire-Salary) $20,000.00 Account 12201000-513000 (Fire-Overtime) $55,000.00 Account 12401000-511000 (Building Inspection-Salary) $1,300.00 Account 12921000-511000 (Animal Control-Salary) $400.00 Account 15431000-511000 (Veterans-Salary) $400.00.”
Transfer $17,600.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts as the Clerks contract had not been submitted prior to the FY2022 budget being presented: Account 11
To transfer $17,600.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts as the Clerks contract had not been submitted prior to the FY2022 budget being presented: Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting-Salary) $3,400.00 Account 11411000-511000 (Assessor-Salary) $2,600.00 Account 11451000-511000 (Treasurer-Salary) $2,350.00 Account 11461000-511000 (Collector-Salary) $3,400.00 Account 11621000-511000 (Elections-Salary) $1,400.00 Account 12401000-511000 (Building Inspection-Salary) $3,000.00 Account 15431000-511000 (Veterans-Salary) $1,450.00
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to transfer $17,600.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts as the Clerks contract had not been submitted prior to the FY2022 budget being presented: Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting-Salary) $3,400.00 Account 11411000-511000 (Assessor-Salary) $2,600.00 Account 11451000-511000 (Treasurer-Salary) $2,350.00 Account 11461000-511000 (Collector-Salary) $3,400.00 Account 11621000-511000 (Elections-Salary) $1,400.00 Account 12401000-511000 (Building Inspection-Salary) $3,000.00 Account 15431000-511000 (Veterans-Salary) $1,450.00.”
Hold a public hearing on April 26, 2022 relative to the Administration's: •Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement Budget, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 •Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan •Authorizat
To hold a public hearing on April 26, 2022 relative to the Administration's: •Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement Budget, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 •Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan •Authorization to submit said Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement and Program Year 2022 Annual Action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before May 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on April 26, 2022 relative to the Administration's: •Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement Budget, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 •Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan •Authorization to submit said Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement and Program Year 2022 Annual Action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or before May 15, 2022.”
Approve the appropriation $156,960.22 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 13001000-551011 (School Appropriation - Medicaid) to fund the Municipal Sharing Agreement
To approve the appropriation $156,960.22 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 13001000-551011 (School Appropriation - Medicaid) to fund the Municipal Sharing Agreement under a Memorandum of Understanding with the School Department regarding the revenue sharing agreement for the Medicaid Reimbursement Program
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the appropriation $156,960.22 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 13001000-551011 (School Appropriation - Medicaid) to fund the Municipal Sharing Agreement under a Memorandum of Understanding with the School Department regarding the revenue sharing agreement for the Medicaid Reimbursement Program.”
Hold a public hearing on May 17, 2022 regarding the placement of a permanent speed hump on both May Street and Rocklawn Avenue per City Ordinance Section 10 - 4, Speed Humps
To hold a public hearing on May 17, 2022 regarding the placement of a permanent speed hump on both May Street and Rocklawn Avenue per City Ordinance Section 10 - 4, Speed Humps
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on May 17, 2022 regarding the placement of a permanent speed hump on both May Street and Rocklawn Avenue per City Ordinance Section 10 - 4, Speed Humps.”
Appropriate $2,615.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11611000-530101 (City Clerk - Professional Services) to install network drops in the Clerk's Office to en
To appropriate $2,615.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11611000-530101 (City Clerk - Professional Services) to install network drops in the Clerk's Office to enhance the payment process for residents
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $2,615.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11611000-530101 (City Clerk - Professional Services) to install network drops in the Clerk's Office to enhance the payment process for residents.”
Appropriate $39,179.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-585140 (Police - Computer Equipment) to replace the computer Vice Chair Conti of Zoning and Lan
To appropriate $39,179.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-585140 (Police - Computer Equipment) to replace the computer Vice Chair Conti of Zoning and Land Use Committee brought forward the following votes:
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $39,179.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-585140 (Police - Computer Equipment) to replace the computer Vice Chair Conti of Zoning and Land Use Committee brought forward the following votes:.”
Approve the request to accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro of $1,303,600 from the Federal Transit Administration to be transferred to the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) rel
To approve the request to accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro of $1,303,600 from the Federal Transit Administration to be transferred to the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) related to transportation projects improving the Transit-Oriented Development District (TOD)
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the request to accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro of $1,303,600 from the Federal Transit Administration to be transferred to the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) related to transportation projects improving the Transit-Oriented Development District (TOD).”
Appropriate $325,900 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3569 TOD GATRA as the FTA grant requires matching funds
To appropriate $325,900 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3569 TOD GATRA as the FTA grant requires matching funds
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $325,900 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3569 TOD GATRA as the FTA grant requires matching funds.”
Approve the following public way: To layout Ashden Court as a public way (length of 1,102.67 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 11+02.67) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all
To approve the following public way: To layout Ashden Court as a public way (length of 1,102.67 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 11+02.67) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "ROAD ACCEPTANCE PLAN OF ASHDEN COURT", dated December 16, 2020, revised through January 27, 2021, prepared by Byron J. Andrews, R.L.S, and David A. Russo, R.P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the following public way: To layout Ashden Court as a public way (length of 1,102.67 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 11+02.67) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "ROAD ACCEPTANCE PLAN OF ASHDEN COURT", dated December 16, 2020, revised through January 27, 2021, prepared by Byron J. Andrews, R.L.S, and David A. Russo, R.P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”
Approve the in-kind services by the Health Department and approve any further grant amendments regarding the awarded funds from The Massachusetts Association of Health Board Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Serv
To approve the in-kind services by the Health Department and approve any further grant amendments regarding the awarded funds from The Massachusetts Association of Health Board Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Services in the amount of $300,000 annually for the remainder of this fiscal year through June 30, 2033
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds and Dolan absent) to approve the in-kind services by the Health Department and approve any further grant amendments regarding the awarded funds from The Massachusetts Association of Health Board Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Services in the amount of $300,000 annually for the remainder of this fiscal year through June 30, 2033.”
Transfer $612.00 from Account 11331000-511000 (Budget & Administration - Salaries) to Account 11331000-532015 (Budget & Administration - Staff Development) to reimburse a new clerical employee for a Mass
To transfer $612.00 from Account 11331000-511000 (Budget & Administration - Salaries) to Account 11331000-532015 (Budget & Administration - Staff Development) to reimburse a new clerical employee for a Mass
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds and Dolan absent) to transfer $612.00 from Account 11331000-511000 (Budget & Administration - Salaries) to Account 11331000-532015 (Budget & Administration - Staff Development) to reimburse a new clerical employee for a Mass.”
Appropriate $900.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 15431000-524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) to replace a windshield on a vehicle used for veteran
To appropriate $900.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 15431000-524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) to replace a windshield on a vehicle used for veteran transport
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $900.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 15431000-524230 (Veterans - Maintenance of Vehicles) to replace a windshield on a vehicle used for veteran transport.”
Approve the following reappointment for the position and for the term as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Rosa Lopes Cultural Council 3 Year February 2025
To approve the following reappointment for the position and for the term as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Rosa Lopes Cultural Council 3 Year February 2025
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the following reappointment for the position and for the term as indicated: Name Appointment Term Expires Rosa Lopes Cultural Council 3 Year February 2025.”
Approve the generous donation to the Veterans Office of $40 in Stop & Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor as part of "Random Act of Kindness to Celebrate Gus and honor World Down Syndrome Day in March
To approve the generous donation to the Veterans Office of $40 in Stop & Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor as part of "Random Act of Kindness to Celebrate Gus and honor World Down Syndrome Day in March
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to approve the generous donation to the Veterans Office of $40 in Stop & Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor as part of "Random Act of Kindness to Celebrate Gus and honor World Down Syndrome Day in March.”
Transfer $160.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11621000-542010 (Elections - Supplies Office) to purchase a new office chair
To transfer $160.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11621000-542010 (Elections - Supplies Office) to purchase a new office chair
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to transfer $160.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11621000-542010 (Elections - Supplies Office) to purchase a new office chair.”
Special Committee
Adopt the local option defined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60 Section 3D thereby establishing aid to elderly and disabled through a taxation fund via voluntary check off donations
To adopt the local option defined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60 Section 3D thereby establishing aid to elderly and disabled through a taxation fund via voluntary check off donations
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to adopt the local option defined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60 Section 3D thereby establishing aid to elderly and disabled through a taxation fund via voluntary check off donations.”
The following new business be referred to the Administration and the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: To amend Section 2-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances as follows: 2-8.2 Powers and Duties Municipal Counci
That the following new business be referred to the Administration and the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: To amend Section 2-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances as follows: 2-8.2 Powers and Duties Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 19, 2022 Page 10 of 12 a. The Municipal Building Commission, under the direction and control of the Mayor, shall be responsible for supervision over the design and construction of municipal building projects in the areas of preparing building and site design plans and specifications and obtaining bids for the construction, remodeling, alteration, or renovation, including equipping and furnishing, of municipal buildings. b. For projects involving construction of new school buildings the Commission shall be responsible for the preparation of building and site design plans and specifications consistent with the educational specifications provid
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes, Reynolds absent) that the following new business be referred to the Administration and the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: To amend Section 2-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances as follows: 2-8.2 Powers and Duties Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 19, 2022.”
Adjourn at 9:13p.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 19, 2022 Page 12 of 12
To adjourn at 9:13p.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 19, 2022 Page 12 of 12
From the minutes
“voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent ) to adjourn at 9:13p.m..”
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