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July 21, 2022
29 recorded votes, 3 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
Suspend the rules to have a recess for committees
To suspend the rules to have a recess for committees
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to suspend the rules to have a recess for committees.”
License Committee
Approve the Ring a Bell application and the Hawkers Peddlers application from Adam Palagi of Palagi Brothers of 389 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, 02861 for the Palagi Brothers Ice Cream Truck
To approve the Ring a Bell application and the Hawkers Peddlers application from Adam Palagi of Palagi Brothers of 389 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, 02861 for the Palagi Brothers Ice Cream Truck
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the Ring a Bell application and the Hawkers Peddlers application from Adam Palagi of Palagi Brothers of 389 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, 02861 for the Palagi Brothers Ice Cream Truck.”
Approve the Ring a Bell application and the Hawkers Peddlers application from Wayne Labossiere of 104 Byron Avenue Pawtucket, 02861 of Palagi Brothers Ice Cream
To approve the Ring a Bell application and the Hawkers Peddlers application from Wayne Labossiere of 104 Byron Avenue Pawtucket, 02861 of Palagi Brothers Ice Cream
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the Ring a Bell application and the Hawkers Peddlers application from Wayne Labossiere of 104 Byron Avenue Pawtucket, 02861 of Palagi Brothers Ice Cream.”
Public Works Committee
Accept an Easement from Verizon New England Inc. as shown on "Exhibit A", as this easement is needed to place communication lines for the new high school at 100 Rathbun Willard Drive
To accept an Easement from Verizon New England Inc. as shown on "Exhibit A", as this easement is needed to place communication lines for the new high school at 100 Rathbun Willard Drive
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to accept an Easement from Verizon New England Inc. as shown on "Exhibit A", as this easement is needed to place communication lines for the new high school at 100 Rathbun Willard Drive.”
Transfer $2,413.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-574010 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to fund the increase in insurance premiums for FY23
To transfer $2,413.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-574010 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to fund the increase in insurance premiums for FY23
From the minutes
“Voted on Roll Call 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $2,413.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-574010 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to fund the increase in insurance premiums for FY23.”
Transfer $6,922.00 from Account 6100- 578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to fund the increase in insurance premiums for FY23 Municipal Co
To transfer $6,922.00 from Account 6100- 578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to fund the increase in insurance premiums for FY23 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - July 21, 2022 Page 1 of 8
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $6,922.00 from Account 6100- 578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance) to fund the increase in insurance premiums for FY23 Municipal Council Regular Meeting - July 21, 2022.”
Transfer $4,877.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-524011 (Park - Maintenance of Buildings) to pay for repairs to the Newell Shelter at Capron Park
To transfer $4,877.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-524011 (Park - Maintenance of Buildings) to pay for repairs to the Newell Shelter at Capron Park
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $4,877.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-524011 (Park - Maintenance of Buildings) to pay for repairs to the Newell Shelter at Capron Park.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future amendments regarding the award of $35,012.64 from the Mass DOT for the Shared Streets and Spaces Program
To approve expending of such funds and any future amendments regarding the award of $35,012.64 from the Mass DOT for the Shared Streets and Spaces Program
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future amendments regarding the award of $35,012.64 from the Mass DOT for the Shared Streets and Spaces Program.”
Finance Committee
Approve the expenditure during FY2023 and any future grant amendments regarding the Community Development Block Grant for PY2022 (FY2023) for the Youth Center Program for $11,640
To approve the expenditure during FY2023 and any future grant amendments regarding the Community Development Block Grant for PY2022 (FY2023) for the Youth Center Program for $11,640
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the expenditure during FY2023 and any future grant amendments regarding the Community Development Block Grant for PY2022 (FY2023) for the Youth Center Program for $11,640.”
Transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-587091 (Park - Fencing) to replace the fence around the Wolfenden Fountain in Capron Park
To transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-587091 (Park - Fencing) to replace the fence around the Wolfenden Fountain in Capron Park
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-587091 (Park - Fencing) to replace the fence around the Wolfenden Fountain in Capron Park.”
Strike the following: A motion to transfer $800.00 from Account 11411000-530895 (Assessor - Legal Services) to Account 11411000-542010 (Assessor - Office Supplies) to purchase office chairs
To strike the following: A motion to transfer $800.00 from Account 11411000-530895 (Assessor - Legal Services) to Account 11411000-542010 (Assessor - Office Supplies) to purchase office chairs
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to strike the following: A motion to transfer $800.00 from Account 11411000-530895 (Assessor - Legal Services) to Account 11411000-542010 (Assessor - Office Supplies) to purchase office chairs.”
Strike the following: A motion to waive the allowable permit fees associated with the replacement of the gymnasium floors in Hyman Fine and Hill Roberts Elementary Schools
To strike the following: A motion to waive the allowable permit fees associated with the replacement of the gymnasium floors in Hyman Fine and Hill Roberts Elementary Schools
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to strike the following: A motion to waive the allowable permit fees associated with the replacement of the gymnasium floors in Hyman Fine and Hill Roberts Elementary Schools.”
Refer the following to the Traffic Study Commission: A request from a constituent to install multi-way stop signs at Greenwich Street and Holly Street that is not included in City Ordinance Section 10-4.11, Isolated Stop
To refer the following to the Traffic Study Commission: A request from a constituent to install multi-way stop signs at Greenwich Street and Holly Street that is not included in City Ordinance Section 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs and 10-4.12, Multi-Way Stop Signs
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to refer the following to the Traffic Study Commission: A request from a constituent to install multi-way stop signs at Greenwich Street and Holly Street that is not included in City Ordinance Section 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs and 10-4.12, Multi-Way Stop Signs.”
Approve the placement of a permanent speed hump on both May Street and Rocklawn Avenue per City Ordinance Section 10 - 4, Speed Humps
To approve the placement of a permanent speed hump on both May Street and Rocklawn Avenue per City Ordinance Section 10 - 4, Speed Humps
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Kobus
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 1 nays (Kobus nay, Holmes absent) to approve the placement of a permanent speed hump on both May Street and Rocklawn Avenue per City Ordinance Section 10 - 4, Speed Humps.”
Approve amending Section 10- 4.18E by adding May Street and Rocklawn Avenue as streets with speed humps
To approve amending Section 10- 4.18E by adding May Street and Rocklawn Avenue as streets with speed humps
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Kobus
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 1 nays (Kobus nay, Holmes absent) to approve amending Section 10- 4.18E by adding May Street and Rocklawn Avenue as streets with speed humps.”
Transfer $12,330.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 11331000-585010 (Budget & Administration - New Computer Equipment) to fund a new firewall appliance
To transfer $12,330.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 11331000-585010 (Budget & Administration - New Computer Equipment) to fund a new firewall appliance
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $12,330.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 11331000-585010 (Budget & Administration - New Computer Equipment) to fund a new firewall appliance.”
Transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-542020 (Budget & Administration - Supplies Office Equipment) to purchase 3 new chairs in the MIS Office
To transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-542020 (Budget & Administration - Supplies Office Equipment) to purchase 3 new chairs in the MIS Office
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $1,100.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-542020 (Budget & Administration - Supplies Office Equipment) to purchase 3 new chairs in the MIS Office.”
Appropriate $8,928.36 to Account 16101000- 534040 (Library Internet Line)
To appropriate $8,928.36 to Account 16101000- 534040 (Library Internet Line)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to appropriate $8,928.36 to Account 16101000- 534040 (Library Internet Line).”
Hold a public hearing on August 16, 2022 to discuss the application to waive building department fees totaling $168,700 for Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. owners of the Gardner Terrace Apartments on Pine Street
To hold a public hearing on August 16, 2022 to discuss the application to waive building department fees totaling $168,700 for Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. owners of the Gardner Terrace Apartments on Pine Street
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas -1 nays (Blais nay, Holmes absent) to hold a public hearing on August 16, 2022 to discuss the application to waive building department fees totaling $168,700 for Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. owners of the Gardner Terrace Apartments on Pine Street.”
Declare the following AHS items as surplus and available for disposition: • Wall Mats in the large gym
To declare the following AHS items as surplus and available for disposition: • Wall Mats in the large gym
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to declare the following AHS items as surplus and available for disposition: • Wall Mats in the large gym.”
Transfer $857.60 from Account 112241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 1141000-542020 (Assessor - Office Equipment) to purchase 4 new office chairs
To transfer $857.60 from Account 112241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 1141000-542020 (Assessor - Office Equipment) to purchase 4 new office chairs
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $857.60 from Account 112241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 1141000-542020 (Assessor - Office Equipment) to purchase 4 new office chairs.”
Transfer $6,700.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000-524011 (Library - Building Maintenance) to replenish funds used for plumbing issues plaguing the library
To transfer $6,700.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000-524011 (Library - Building Maintenance) to replenish funds used for plumbing issues plaguing the library
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $6,700.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16101000-524011 (Library - Building Maintenance) to replenish funds used for plumbing issues plaguing the library.”
Accept the generous donation of $1,000.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Attleboro Elks Lodge #1014 the Veterans Services Office
To accept the generous donation of $1,000.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Attleboro Elks Lodge #1014 the Veterans Services Office
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to accept the generous donation of $1,000.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Attleboro Elks Lodge #1014 the Veterans Services Office.”
Transfer $11,542.93 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11621000-534210 (Elections - Postage) to mail 32,153 post cards advising registered voters of polling location changes
To transfer $11,542.93 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11621000-534210 (Elections - Postage) to mail 32,153 post cards advising registered voters of polling location changes
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to transfer $11,542.93 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11621000-534210 (Elections - Postage) to mail 32,153 post cards advising registered voters of polling location changes.”
Approve the recommendation of the Election Commissioners and the Police Department for police detail locations and assignments for the upcoming elections on September 6, 2022 and November 8, 2022
To approve the recommendation of the Election Commissioners and the Police Department for police detail locations and assignments for the upcoming elections on September 6, 2022 and November 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to approve the recommendation of the Election Commissioners and the Police Department for police detail locations and assignments for the upcoming elections on September 6, 2022 and November 8, 2022.”
Call for a public hearing on August 16, 2022 for the following amendments to Sections 7-13.6 and 7-19.6 Re: Plastic food containers CURRENT VERSION 7-13.6 Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect on and after Jan
To call for a public hearing on August 16, 2022 for the following amendments to Sections 7-13.6 and 7-19.6 Re: Plastic food containers CURRENT VERSION 7-13.6 Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022 for food and beverage establishments within the City of Attleboro and the Health Officer or his/her designee may exempt the retail establishment from the requirements of this section for a period of up to six (6) months upon a finding by the Health Officer or his/her designee that (1) the requirements of this section would cause undue hardship; or (2) a food or beverage establishment requires additional time in order to draw down an existing inventory of plastic beverage containers and or plastic food containers
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Holmes absent) to call for a public hearing on August 16, 2022 for the following amendments to Sections 7-13.6 and 7-19.6 Re: Plastic food containers CURRENT VERSION 7-13.6 Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022 for food and beverage establishments within the City of Attleboro and the Health Officer or his/her designee may exempt the retail establishment from the requirements of this section for a period of up to six (6) months upon a finding by the Health Officer or his/her designee that (1) the requirements of this section would cause undue hardship; or (2) a food or beverage establishment requires additional time in order to draw down an existing inventory of plastic beverage containers and or plastic food containers.”
Amend Section 2-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances as follows: 2-8.2 Powers and Duties a. The Municipal Building Commission, under the direction and control of the Mayor, shall be responsible for the construction of i. new mu
To amend Section 2-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances as follows: 2-8.2 Powers and Duties a. The Municipal Building Commission, under the direction and control of the Mayor, shall be responsible for the construction of i. new municipal buildings and additions to or major renovations of established municipal buildings
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes absent) to amend Section 2-8.2 of the Revised Ordinances as follows: 2-8.2 Powers and Duties a. The Municipal Building Commission, under the direction and control of the Mayor, shall be responsible for the construction of i. new municipal buildings and additions to or major renovations of established municipal buildings.”
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 for Ordinance Committee new business: In order to allow marijuana retail businesses to operate in locations zoned as general business (GB) and planned highway business (PHB) an
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 for Ordinance Committee new business: In order to allow marijuana retail businesses to operate in locations zoned as general business (GB) and planned highway business (PHB) and to increase the Marijuana Retailer special permit limit to 10 permits, amend the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by amending Section 17 of the Ordinances of the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 for Ordinance Committee new business: In order to allow marijuana retail businesses to operate in locations zoned as general business (GB) and planned highway business (PHB) and to increase the Marijuana Retailer special permit limit to 10 permits, amend the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by amending Section 17 of the Ordinances of the City of Attleboro.”
Adjourn at 8:59 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: Municipal Council Regular Meeting - July 21, 2022 Page 7 of 8 City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council
To adjourn at 8:59 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: Municipal Council Regular Meeting - July 21, 2022 Page 7 of 8 City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Municipal Council Regular Meeting - July 21, 2022 Page 8 of 8
From the minutes
“voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to adjourn at 8:59 p.m..”
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