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April 26, 2022
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Kelly Bennett
Every vote, in order
License Committee
Approve the application to store flammables (Hydrogen refrigerated liquid) from LeachGarner, Inc. at 49 Pearl Street
To approve the application to store flammables (Hydrogen refrigerated liquid) from LeachGarner, Inc. at 49 Pearl Street
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to approve the application to store flammables (Hydrogen refrigerated liquid) from LeachGarner, Inc. at 49 Pearl Street.”
Appropriate $125,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund-Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-530176 (Water Enterprise Fund - Firm Yield Analysis)
To appropriate $125,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund-Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-530176 (Water Enterprise Fund - Firm Yield Analysis)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $125,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund-Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-530176 (Water Enterprise Fund - Firm Yield Analysis).”
Approve the request of the Massachusetts Electric Company to install a new pole (40'C#) across from Pole 5173 on Pine Street
To approve the request of the Massachusetts Electric Company to install a new pole (40'C#) across from Pole 5173 on Pine Street
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to approve the request of the Massachusetts Electric Company to install a new pole (40'C#) across from Pole 5173 on Pine Street.”
Finance Committee
Appropriate $1,097,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street
To appropriate $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 on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $1,097,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Fund 3563 Sidewalk Construction Read Street.”
Authorize the submission by the Administration of the following: •Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement Budget, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 •To approve the Mayor's submission of the Program Year 202
To authorize the submission by the Administration of the following: •Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement Budget, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 •To approve the Mayor's submission of the 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. •And once the final allocation is released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, to allow the administration to proportionally increase or decrease the amount by each category presented
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to authorize the submission by the Administration of the following: •Program Year 2022 CDBG Entitlement Budget, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 •To approve the Mayor's submission of the 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. •And once the final allocation is released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, to allow the administration to proportionally increase or decrease the amount by each category presented.”
In accord with the Attleboro City Charter Section 6-3 (d) to approve the following Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2027: RESOLUTION CITY OF ATTLEBORO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRA
That in accord with the Attleboro City Charter Section 6-3 (d) to approve the following Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2027: RESOLUTION CITY OF ATTLEBORO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Fiscal Years-2023-2027 WHEREAS: The Home Rule Charter, approved by the people of Attleboro in November 1973, requires the submission of the five-year capital improvement program at least six months prior to the last day of each fiscal year; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a yearly adoption by resolution of the Council at least a five-year capital improvements program for the city; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a Public Hearing which was held by the Council on March 8, 2022; and Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 2022 Page 4 of 11 WHEREAS: Our municipal fiscal management reflects a plan to re-establish a Capital Improvement line item in the Budget
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) that in accord with the Attleboro City Charter Section 6-3 (d) to approve the following Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2027: RESOLUTION CITY OF ATTLEBORO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Fiscal Years-2023-2027 WHEREAS: The Home Rule Charter, approved by the people of Attleboro in November 1973, requires the submission of the five-year capital improvement program at least six months prior to the last day of each fiscal year; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a yearly adoption by resolution of the Council at least a five-year capital improvements program for the city; and WHEREAS: The Charter calls for a Public Hearing which was held by the Council on March 8, 2022; and Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 2022.”
Transfer $160,000.00 from Account 11241000 - 578390 (City Wide - Reserve for Cannabis Impact Fee) to Account 1100210-530177 (Police Continuing Appropriation - Record Digitization)
To transfer $160,000.00 from Account 11241000 - 578390 (City Wide - Reserve for Cannabis Impact Fee) to Account 1100210-530177 (Police Continuing Appropriation - Record Digitization)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to transfer $160,000.00 from Account 11241000 - 578390 (City Wide - Reserve for Cannabis Impact Fee) to Account 1100210-530177 (Police Continuing Appropriation - Record Digitization).”
Declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: Old laminating machines from Hyman Fine Elementary School that has no nominal value Make Model Serial No
To declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: Old laminating machines from Hyman Fine Elementary School that has no nominal value Make Model Serial No
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: Old laminating machines from Hyman Fine Elementary School that has no nominal value Make Model Serial No.”
Accept the generous donation of three printers to the Attleboro Public Library from Sensata Technologies with an estimated value of $1,500.00
To accept the generous donation of three printers to the Attleboro Public Library from Sensata Technologies with an estimated value of $1,500.00
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to accept the generous donation of three printers to the Attleboro Public Library from Sensata Technologies with an estimated value of $1,500.00.”
Appropriate $35,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor)
To appropriate $35,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor)
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $35,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor).”
Appropriate $9,996.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-530101 (City Wide - Professional Services) for a consultant to assist Attleboro Historic Commiss
To appropriate $9,996.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-530101 (City Wide - Professional Services) for a consultant to assist Attleboro Historic Commission with ranking the inventory included in the Massachusetts Historic Commission
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $9,996.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11241000-530101 (City Wide - Professional Services) for a consultant to assist Attleboro Historic Commission with ranking the inventory included in the Massachusetts Historic Commission.”
Transfer $1,159.44 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-542020 (Clerk - Supplies Office Equipment) to fund four desk chairs and four standing desk converters
To transfer $1,159.44 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-542020 (Clerk - Supplies Office Equipment) to fund four desk chairs and four standing desk converters
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to transfer $1,159.44 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11611000-542020 (Clerk - Supplies Office Equipment) to fund four desk chairs and four standing desk converters.”
Accept this generous donation of 108 N-95 masks to the Attleboro Health Department from Seabra Foods
To accept this generous donation of 108 N-95 masks to the Attleboro Health Department from Seabra Foods
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to accept this generous donation of 108 N-95 masks to the Attleboro Health Department from Seabra Foods.”
Declare the following Water Department items as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used 35 Student Desk/Chair Combos Fair 5 Chairs Fair
To declare the following Water Department items as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used 35 Student Desk/Chair Combos Fair 5 Chairs Fair
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to declare the following Water Department items as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used 35 Student Desk/Chair Combos Fair 5 Chairs Fair.”
Accept the generous donation from the MLK Committee of Greater Attleboro to the City of Attleboro of one painting from "The Beloved Community Triptych" for display at city hall
To accept the generous donation from the MLK Committee of Greater Attleboro to the City of Attleboro of one painting from "The Beloved Community Triptych" for display at city hall
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to accept the generous donation from the MLK Committee of Greater Attleboro to the City of Attleboro of one painting from "The Beloved Community Triptych" for display at city hall.”
Confirm the re-submits for the following reappointments: Name Appointment Term Expires Kurt A. Wheaton Council on Aging 4 Year February 2026 Paul Astphan Traffic Study Comm. 3 Year February 2025 Steven J. Nunes Asst
To confirm the re-submits for the following reappointments: Name Appointment Term Expires Kurt A. Wheaton Council on Aging 4 Year February 2026 Paul Astphan Traffic Study Comm. 3 Year February 2025 Steven J. Nunes Asst
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to confirm the re-submits for the following reappointments: Name Appointment Term Expires Kurt A. Wheaton Council on Aging 4 Year February 2026 Paul Astphan Traffic Study Comm. 3 Year February 2025 Steven J. Nunes Asst.”
Accept the generous donation from the Holiday Spirit Committee of $435.00 in gift cards to the Health Department's Outreach office
To accept the generous donation from the Holiday Spirit Committee of $435.00 in gift cards to the Health Department's Outreach office
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds and Dolan absent) to accept the generous donation from the Holiday Spirit Committee of $435.00 in gift cards to the Health Department's Outreach office.”
Accept the donation to the City of Attleboro Council on Aging from the Holiday Spirit Committee for $325.00 in gift cards
To accept the donation to the City of Attleboro Council on Aging from the Holiday Spirit Committee for $325.00 in gift cards
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds and Dolan absent) to accept the donation to the City of Attleboro Council on Aging from the Holiday Spirit Committee for $325.00 in gift cards.”
Accept the donation of $1,000.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the SONS of the American Legion Post 312 to the Veterans' Office
To accept the donation of $1,000.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the SONS of the American Legion Post 312 to the Veterans' Office
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to accept the donation of $1,000.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the SONS of the American Legion Post 312 to the Veterans' Office.”
Accept the donation of $275.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards and $125.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the Veterans' Office
To accept the donation of $275.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards and $125.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the Veterans' Office
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to accept the donation of $275.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards and $125.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the Veterans' Office.”
Accept the donation of $30.00 in CVS gift cards, $30 in Cumberland Farms gift cards and $30.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Edith Meehan to the Veterans' Office
To accept the donation of $30.00 in CVS gift cards, $30 in Cumberland Farms gift cards and $30.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Edith Meehan to the Veterans' Office
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to accept the donation of $30.00 in CVS gift cards, $30 in Cumberland Farms gift cards and $30.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Edith Meehan to the Veterans' Office.”
Transfer $900.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 12401000-515030 (Building Inspection - Sick Pay Incentive) for two employees in the Clerks Association in keeping with
To transfer $900.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 12401000-515030 (Building Inspection - Sick Pay Incentive) for two employees in the Clerks Association in keeping with the most recent contract
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to transfer $900.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 12401000-515030 (Building Inspection - Sick Pay Incentive) for two employees in the Clerks Association in keeping with the most recent contract.”
Approve the following amendments to Sections 12-3.7 of the revised ordinances: 1.) Delete Section 12-3.7 in its entirety and replace with the following: 12-3.7 Capron Park Zoo Admission Fees and Policies *New Fees to beg
To approve the following amendments to Sections 12-3.7 of the revised ordinances: 1.) Delete Section 12-3.7 in its entirety and replace with the following: 12-3.7 Capron Park Zoo Admission Fees and Policies *New Fees to begin July 1, 2022* RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS Children (under age 3) FREE FREE Youths (age 3 - 12) $7.50 $8.50 Adults (age 13 and over) $8.50 $10.00 Senior Citizens (age 65 and over) $6.50 $7.75 Military $5.50 $5.50 Group Rates for five or more individuals of non-profit organizations only are: RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 2022 Page 8 of 11 Children (under age 3) FREE FREE Youths (age 3 -12) $6.75 $7.75 Adults (age 13 and over) $7.75 $9.25 Zoo Memberships ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS *New Fees to begin January 1, 2023* Individual $ 35.00 Zoo Two $ 45.00 Zoo Three $ 55.00 Zoo Six $ 85.00 Senior Zoo Six $ 75.00 Zoo Seven $ 125.00 Supporter $ 250.
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to approve the following amendments to Sections 12-3.7 of the revised ordinances: 1.) Delete Section 12-3.7 in its entirety and replace with the following: 12-3.7 Capron Park Zoo Admission Fees and Policies *New Fees to begin July 1, 2022* RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS Children (under age 3) FREE FREE Youths (age 3 - 12) $7.50 $8.50 Adults (age 13 and over) $8.50 $10.00 Senior Citizens (age 65 and over) $6.50 $7.75 Military $5.50 $5.50 Group Rates for five or more individuals of non-profit organizations only are: RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS Municipal Council Regular Meeting - April 26, 2022.”
Public Safety Committee
Appropriate $5,742.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-558325 (Fire - Furniture) for new bedding throughout the Fire Department
To appropriate $5,742.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-558325 (Fire - Furniture) for new bedding throughout the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $5,742.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-558325 (Fire - Furniture) for new bedding throughout the Fire Department.”
Appropriate $72,978.28 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds paid out to a retired employee
To appropriate $72,978.28 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds paid out to a retired employee
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $72,978.28 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds paid out to a retired employee.”
Appropriate $1,209.43 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds that were paid out to an employee who resi
To appropriate $1,209.43 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds that were paid out to an employee who resigned
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate $1,209.43 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds that were paid out to an employee who resigned.”
Appropriate to appropriate $150.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide-Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay a previous year's inv
To appropriate to appropriate $150.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide-Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay a previous year's invoice to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Reynolds absent) to appropriate to appropriate $150.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash- General Government) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide-Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay a previous year's invoice to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.”
Adjourn at 8:40 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 26, 2022 Page 11 of 11
To adjourn at 8:40 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 26, 2022 Page 11 of 11
From the minutes
“voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Reynolds absent) to adjourn at 8:40 p.m..”
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