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June 21, 2022
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: None
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To reconsider the vote
From the minutes
“voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to reconsider the vote.”
Approve the following amendment: REVISED: Proposed Ordinance Provision for Vacancy in the Office of Mayor ADD the following section to Ch. 2 of the Revised Ordinances: 2-1.1(a) Transition process when a vacancy of more t
To approve the following amendment: REVISED: Proposed Ordinance Provision for Vacancy in the Office of Mayor ADD the following section to Ch. 2 of the Revised Ordinances: 2-1.1(a) Transition process when a vacancy of more than nine months occurs in the office of mayor. i. To ensure a smooth transition and steady execution of the powers and duties of the office of mayor in the event of a vacancy described in Section 3-8(a) of the Charter, the following measures shall apply. ii
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following amendment: REVISED: Proposed Ordinance Provision for Vacancy in the Office of Mayor ADD the following section to Ch. 2 of the Revised Ordinances: 2-1.1(a) Transition process when a vacancy of more than nine months occurs in the office of mayor. i. To ensure a smooth transition and steady execution of the powers and duties of the office of mayor in the event of a vacancy described in Section 3-8(a) of the Charter, the following measures shall apply. ii.”
License Committee
Transfer $1,966.32 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-578020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Bills for Previous Years) to pay previous years dental insurance that was pa
To transfer $1,966.32 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-578020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Bills for Previous Years) to pay previous years dental insurance that was paid out of the General Fund and should have been paid out of Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,966.32 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-578020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Bills for Previous Years) to pay previous years dental insurance that was paid out of the General Fund and should have been paid out of Enterprise Fund.”
Transfer $6,400.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-553182 (Water Enterprise Fund - Lab Supplies) to purchase a sample digester for preparation of phosphate and
To transfer $6,400.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-553182 (Water Enterprise Fund - Lab Supplies) to purchase a sample digester for preparation of phosphate and metals samples
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $6,400.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-553182 (Water Enterprise Fund - Lab Supplies) to purchase a sample digester for preparation of phosphate and metals samples.”
Transfer $15,000.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary and Wages) to fund unexpected breakdowns, repairs and supplies for FY22 and distribute to the following accounts: $6,000.00 to 16501000-530101 (Park - Profe
To transfer $15,000.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary and Wages) to fund unexpected breakdowns, repairs and supplies for FY22 and distribute to the following accounts: $6,000.00 to 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) $3,000.00 to 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) $3,000.00 to 16501000-548030 (Park - Supplies Vehicles) $3,000.00 to 16501000-548040 (Park - Supplies Equipment)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $15,000.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary and Wages) to fund unexpected breakdowns, repairs and supplies for FY22 and distribute to the following accounts: $6,000.00 to 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) $3,000.00 to 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) $3,000.00 to 16501000-548030 (Park - Supplies Vehicles) $3,000.00 to 16501000-548040 (Park - Supplies Equipment).”
Appropriate $36,342.31 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-553150 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Water Meter Supplies) in order to pay their share of meters and equipm
To appropriate $36,342.31 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-553150 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Water Meter Supplies) in order to pay their share of meters and equipment purchased by the Water Department
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $36,342.31 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-553150 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Water Meter Supplies) in order to pay their share of meters and equipment purchased by the Water Department.”
Transfer $365.00 from Account 16301000-519130 (Recreation - Licenses) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Rec Areas) to install fall protection material on various playgrounds
To transfer $365.00 from Account 16301000-519130 (Recreation - Licenses) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Rec Areas) to install fall protection material on various playgrounds
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $365.00 from Account 16301000-519130 (Recreation - Licenses) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Rec Areas) to install fall protection material on various playgrounds.”
Transfer $1,246.02 from Account 16301000-512010 (Recreation - Program Assistants) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Rec Areas)
To transfer $1,246.02 from Account 16301000-512010 (Recreation - Program Assistants) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Rec Areas)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,246.02 from Account 16301000-512010 (Recreation - Program Assistants) to Account 16301000-524002 (Recreation - Maintenance of Rec Areas).”
Transfer $698.00 from Account 16301000-512020 (Recreation - Seasonal Laborers) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power) to pay electric invoices for the remainder for FY22
To transfer $698.00 from Account 16301000-512020 (Recreation - Seasonal Laborers) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power) to pay electric invoices for the remainder for FY22
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $698.00 from Account 16301000-512020 (Recreation - Seasonal Laborers) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power) to pay electric invoices for the remainder for FY22.”
Transfer $1,336.82 from Account 16301000-512010 (Recreation - Program Assistants) to Account 16301000-524024 (Recreation - Repair Irrigation) to repair sections of the irrigation system at SA Veteran's Memorial Park
To transfer $1,336.82 from Account 16301000-512010 (Recreation - Program Assistants) to Account 16301000-524024 (Recreation - Repair Irrigation) to repair sections of the irrigation system at SA Veteran's Memorial Park
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,336.82 from Account 16301000-512010 (Recreation - Program Assistants) to Account 16301000-524024 (Recreation - Repair Irrigation) to repair sections of the irrigation system at SA Veteran's Memorial Park.”
Appropriate $15,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to pay electric bills for the remainder of FY22
To appropriate $15,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to pay electric bills for the remainder of FY22
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $15,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to pay electric bills for the remainder of FY22.”
Finance Committee
Approve the City of Attleboro's General Government Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
To approve the City of Attleboro's General Government Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Conti) to approve the City of Attleboro's General Government Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.”
Approve the City of Attleboro's Water Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
To approve the City of Attleboro's Water Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the City of Attleboro's Water Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.”
Approve the City of Attleboro's Wastewater Enterprise Budget for Fiscal year 2023
To approve the City of Attleboro's Wastewater Enterprise Budget for Fiscal year 2023
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the City of Attleboro's Wastewater Enterprise Budget for Fiscal year 2023.”
Approve the water fee of $5.51 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.41 increase from Fiscal Year 2022
To approve the water fee of $5.51 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.41 increase from Fiscal Year 2022
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the water fee of $5.51 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.41 increase from Fiscal Year 2022.”
Approve the wastewater fee of $10.20 and $11.10 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively
To approve the wastewater fee of $10.20 and $11.10 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the wastewater fee of $10.20 and $11.10 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively.”
Approve the following: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Municipal Council Message to the Mayor Dear Mayor Heroux, On May 17, 2022, you presented to the Municipal Council a balanced budget, which depends on the use of free-cash
To approve the following: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Municipal Council Message to the Mayor Dear Mayor Heroux, On May 17, 2022, you presented to the Municipal Council a balanced budget, which depends on the use of free-cash
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Municipal Council Message to the Mayor Dear Mayor Heroux, On May 17, 2022, you presented to the Municipal Council a balanced budget, which depends on the use of free-cash.”
Approve the following emergency measure: To transfer $44,200.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following: $23,400.00 to Account 12101000-513001 (Police - Lump Sum Retro)
To approve the following emergency measure: To transfer $44,200.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following: $23,400.00 to Account 12101000-513001 (Police - Lump Sum Retro) $20,800.00 to Account 12201000-513001 (Fire - Lump Sum Retro) Chair DeSimone of the Ordinances and Legislative Matters Committee had the called for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following emergency measure: To transfer $44,200.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following: $23,400.00 to Account 12101000-513001 (Police - Lump Sum Retro) $20,800.00 to Account 12201000-513001 (Fire - Lump Sum Retro) Chair DeSimone of the Ordinances and Legislative Matters Committee had the called for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Public Safety Committee
Refer the following new business to Ordinances Committee for study and recommendation: That section 7-9 be amended as follows: Strike existing sections 7-9.1 and 7-9.2 and replace with: 7-9.1 Except to comply with the pr
To refer the following new business to Ordinances Committee for study and recommendation: That section 7-9 be amended as follows: Strike existing sections 7-9.1 and 7-9.2 and replace with: 7-9.1 Except to comply with the provisions of Sections 7-6 and 7-7 for the storage and collection of solid waste, no person shall place, throw, discharge or discard, or cause to be placed, thrown, discharged or discarded, trash, bottles or cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap or waste of any kind on any public land or on property of another. 7-9.2 Whoever violates any provision of this ordinance shall be liable for a fine as provided below, said penalty to be assessed in accordance with the noncriminal disposition process provided in Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following new business to Ordinances Committee for study and recommendation: That section 7-9 be amended as follows: Strike existing sections 7-9.1 and 7-9.2 and replace with: 7-9.1 Except to comply with the provisions of Sections 7-6 and 7-7 for the storage and collection of solid waste, no person shall place, throw, discharge or discard, or cause to be placed, thrown, discharged or discarded, trash, bottles or cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap or waste of any kind on any public land or on property of another. 7-9.2 Whoever violates any provision of this ordinance shall be liable for a fine as provided below, said penalty to be assessed in accordance with the noncriminal disposition process provided in Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended.”
Adjourn at 8:47 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 - June 21, 2022 Page 21 of 21
To adjourn at 8:47 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 - June 21, 2022 Page 21 of 21
From the minutes
“voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to adjourn at 8:47 p.m..”
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