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August 16, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti
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Approve the following records: July 19, 2022 - July 21, 2022 and August 3, 2022 City Clerk Kate Jackson read the first public hearing notice: PUBLIC HEARING to discuss the application from the Friends of Capron Park Zoo
To approve the following records: July 19, 2022 - July 21, 2022 and August 3, 2022 City Clerk Kate Jackson read the first public hearing notice: PUBLIC HEARING to discuss the application from the Friends of Capron Park Zoo to waive serving alcohol for an October event
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following records: July 19, 2022 - July 21, 2022 and August 3, 2022 City Clerk Kate Jackson read the first public hearing notice: PUBLIC HEARING to discuss the application from the Friends of Capron Park Zoo to waive serving alcohol for an October event.”
Public Works Committee
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the petition from National Grid to install a new 40' pole at 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the petition from National Grid to install a new 40' pole at 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the petition from National Grid to install a new 40' pole at 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer.”
Finance Committee
Approve the Proposed amendments to Section 10-4.18 of the Revised Ordinances Move existing section D "Effective Date" to new section E. Place the following language in section D: D. Removal or modification of permanent s
To approve the Proposed amendments to Section 10-4.18 of the Revised Ordinances Move existing section D "Effective Date" to new section E. Place the following language in section D: D. Removal or modification of permanent speed hump(s): 1. Effectiveness report
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to approve the Proposed amendments to Section 10-4.18 of the Revised Ordinances Move existing section D "Effective Date" to new section E. Place the following language in section D: D. Removal or modification of permanent speed hump(s): 1. Effectiveness report.”
Amend the following proposed language as provided below: Amendment to 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers: (July 2022 version) Delete Section 10-5.13 in its entirety and replace with the following: Unles
To amend the following proposed language as provided below: Amendment to 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers: (July 2022 version) Delete Section 10-5.13 in its entirety and replace with the following: Unless contrary to Massachusetts General Law, the Attleboro Home Rule Charter, or other provisions of these Revised Ordinances, the following shall apply: Definitions: "Commercial vehicle", as used in this chapter and wherever else said term appears in the Revised Ordinances, shall mean any motor vehicle which is not a private passenger vehicle, antique motor car, motorcycle, camper, recreational vehicle or auto home, or house trailer
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to amend the following proposed language as provided below: Amendment to 10-5.13 Limited for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers: (July 2022 version) Delete Section 10-5.13 in its entirety and replace with the following: Unless contrary to Massachusetts General Law, the Attleboro Home Rule Charter, or other provisions of these Revised Ordinances, the following shall apply: Definitions: "Commercial vehicle", as used in this chapter and wherever else said term appears in the Revised Ordinances, shall mean any motor vehicle which is not a private passenger vehicle, antique motor car, motorcycle, camper, recreational vehicle or auto home, or house trailer.”
Strike the following in its entirety: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021: (PH 1-18-22 with PB) Approve the following PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING: Amendment to 17-3.3 Prohibited Uses Add A. before the exist
To strike the following in its entirety: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021: (PH 1-18-22 with PB) Approve the following PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING: Amendment to 17-3.3 Prohibited Uses Add A. before the existing paragraph
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to strike the following in its entirety: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 16, 2021: (PH 1-18-22 with PB) Approve the following PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING: Amendment to 17-3.3 Prohibited Uses Add A. before the existing paragraph.”
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 22022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 22022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on September 20, 22022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop.”
Call a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following Ordinance amendments: Request to amend Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro
To call a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following Ordinance amendments: Request to amend Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to call a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following Ordinance amendments: Request to amend Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro.”
Call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following: To adopt the following Designer Selection Procedures and in addition, in accordance with Section 2-16 Designer Selection Procedure in the Revised Ordinance
To call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following: To adopt the following Designer Selection Procedures and in addition, in accordance with Section 2-16 Designer Selection Procedure in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro: CITY OF ATTLEBORO Designer Selection Procedures Adopted by Municipal Council: ________________________ 1. These procedures govern the selection of designers subject to the state designer selection law, M.G.L. c. 7C, §§ 44-58
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following: To adopt the following Designer Selection Procedures and in addition, in accordance with Section 2-16 Designer Selection Procedure in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro: CITY OF ATTLEBORO Designer Selection Procedures Adopted by Municipal Council: ________________________ 1. These procedures govern the selection of designers subject to the state designer selection law, M.G.L. c. 7C, §§ 44-58.”
Call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following ordinance change: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 2-16.1 A Procedure for the selection of designers for building construction, recons
To call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following ordinance change: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 2-16.1 A Procedure for the selection of designers for building construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or repair projects the estimated cost of which exceeds thirty thousand dollars and an estimated construction fee which exceeds three hundred thousand dollars shall be established in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 7C, Sections 44-57
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following ordinance change: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 2-16.1 A Procedure for the selection of designers for building construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or repair projects the estimated cost of which exceeds thirty thousand dollars and an estimated construction fee which exceeds three hundred thousand dollars shall be established in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 7C, Sections 44-57.”
Call for a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on September 20, 2022 the following proposed Ordinance amendment: for the proposed amendments to Section 17, Table of use regulations and Definitions as it pertains
To call for a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on September 20, 2022 the following proposed Ordinance amendment: for the proposed amendments to Section 17, Table of use regulations and Definitions as it pertains to Marijuana
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to call for a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on September 20, 2022 the following proposed Ordinance amendment: for the proposed amendments to Section 17, Table of use regulations and Definitions as it pertains to Marijuana.”
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the petition from National Grid to install a new 40' pole at 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the petition from National Grid to install a new 40' pole at 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the petition from National Grid to install a new 40' pole at 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer.”
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 22022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 22022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on September 20, 22022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop.”
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the requested amendment to section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop.”
Hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the amendment to the following: Section 2-19, Economic Development Board, of the City's Ordinances to reflect the organization change from "Chairman of the Municipal
To hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the amendment to the following: Section 2-19, Economic Development Board, of the City's Ordinances to reflect the organization change from "Chairman of the Municipal Council's Committee on Capital Improvements and City Development" to "Chair of Finance Committee"
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, Conti, Reynolds absent) to hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022 regarding the amendment to the following: Section 2-19, Economic Development Board, of the City's Ordinances to reflect the organization change from "Chairman of the Municipal Council's Committee on Capital Improvements and City Development" to "Chair of Finance Committee".”
Adjourn at 7:53 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
To adjourn at 7:53 p.m. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
From the minutes
“voted 8 yeas - 0 nays to adjourn at 7:53 p.m..”
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