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August 18, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Richard J. Conti, Cathleen DeSimone, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Peter Blais, Kelly Bennett
Every vote, in order
Recess at 7:10 PM
To recess at 7:10 PM
License Committee
Approve an application to amend a Class I License for Priority Automotive LLC d/b/a Cerrone Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck to Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro
To approve an application to amend a Class I License for Priority Automotive LLC d/b/a Cerrone Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck to Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to approve an application to amend a Class I License for Priority Automotive LLC d/b/a Cerrone Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck to Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro.”
Approve an application to amend a Class II License by changing the name of Blasius Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Blasius Auto Group, LLC to Blasius of Attleboro
To approve an application to amend a Class II License by changing the name of Blasius Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Blasius Auto Group, LLC to Blasius of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to approve an application to amend a Class II License by changing the name of Blasius Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Blasius Auto Group, LLC to Blasius of Attleboro.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $8,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) to replenish funds needed for a set of mowing tractor tires
To transfer $8,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) to replenish funds needed for a set of mowing tractor tires
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to transfer $8,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) to replenish funds needed for a set of mowing tractor tires.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments relating to the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from MassDEP to the city Health department
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments relating to the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from MassDEP to the city Health department
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments relating to the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from MassDEP to the city Health department.”
Rescind the following: $5,000 of debt authorized for the SA Valve Replacement (Fund 3227) on a voted February 6, 2021
To rescind the following: $5,000 of debt authorized for the SA Valve Replacement (Fund 3227) on a voted February 6, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to rescind the following: $5,000 of debt authorized for the SA Valve Replacement (Fund 3227) on a voted February 6, 2021.”
Rescind the following: $5,000 of debt authorized for the Wastewater Infiltration and Inflow (WW I and I) project (Fund 3226) on February 6, 2021
To rescind the following: $5,000 of debt authorized for the Wastewater Infiltration and Inflow (WW I and I) project (Fund 3226) on February 6, 2021
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to rescind the following: $5,000 of debt authorized for the Wastewater Infiltration and Inflow (WW I and I) project (Fund 3226) on February 6, 2021.”
Transfer $80,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 12401000-582514 (Protective Inspections - Building Renovations) to replace the handicap ramp and rearrange parking spots for the
To transfer $80,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 12401000-582514 (Protective Inspections - Building Renovations) to replace the handicap ramp and rearrange parking spots for the Kai Shang Building
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to transfer $80,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 12401000-582514 (Protective Inspections - Building Renovations) to replace the handicap ramp and rearrange parking spots for the Kai Shang Building.”
Finance Committee
Transfer $5,675.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-530910 (Collector - Printing and Reproduction) due to increase in printing costs
To transfer $5,675.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-530910 (Collector - Printing and Reproduction) due to increase in printing costs
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to transfer $5,675.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-530910 (Collector - Printing and Reproduction) due to increase in printing costs.”
Transfer $3,300.00 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grants) and to further transfer $3,300.00 from 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grants)
To transfer $3,300.00 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grants) and to further transfer $3,300.00 from 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grants) to 2420-499600 (COVID-19 Cares CvRF - Transfer from General Fund) to fund the ineligible expenses charged to the COVID-19 Cares CvRF fund
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to transfer $3,300.00 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grants) and to further transfer $3,300.00 from 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grants) to 2420-499600 (COVID-19 Cares CvRF - Transfer from General Fund) to fund the ineligible expenses charged to the COVID-19 Cares CvRF fund.”
Hold a joint public with the Planning Board on September 20, 2022 regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 17 regarding accessory structures
To hold a joint public with the Planning Board on September 20, 2022 regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 17 regarding accessory structures
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to hold a joint public with the Planning Board on September 20, 2022 regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 17 regarding accessory structures.”
Transfer $500.00 from Account 15431000-577010 (Veterans - Veterans Aid) to Account 15431000-578020 (Veterans - Bills from Previous Years) to pay an FY22 veteran's medical bill
To transfer $500.00 from Account 15431000-577010 (Veterans - Veterans Aid) to Account 15431000-578020 (Veterans - Bills from Previous Years) to pay an FY22 veteran's medical bill
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to transfer $500.00 from Account 15431000-577010 (Veterans - Veterans Aid) to Account 15431000-578020 (Veterans - Bills from Previous Years) to pay an FY22 veteran's medical bill.”
Approve the appointment of Steven Escobar, 240 Thacher Street, Attleboro to the Taxation Aid Committee
To approve the appointment of Steven Escobar, 240 Thacher Street, Attleboro to the Taxation Aid Committee
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to approve the appointment of Steven Escobar, 240 Thacher Street, Attleboro to the Taxation Aid Committee.”
Approve the appointment of Patricia A. Bellfield, 108 Newport Avenue, Attleboro to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Human Rights
To approve the appointment of Patricia A. Bellfield, 108 Newport Avenue, Attleboro to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Human Rights
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to approve the appointment of Patricia A. Bellfield, 108 Newport Avenue, Attleboro to fill an unexpired term on the Council on Human Rights.”
Call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 to amend Section 2-19, Economic Development Board, by changing "Chairman of the Municipal Council's Committee on Capital Improvements and City Development" to "Chairman of Fi
To call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 to amend Section 2-19, Economic Development Board, by changing "Chairman of the Municipal Council's Committee on Capital Improvements and City Development" to "Chairman of Finance Committee"
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to call for a public hearing on October 18, 2022 to amend Section 2-19, Economic Development Board, by changing "Chairman of the Municipal Council's Committee on Capital Improvements and City Development" to "Chairman of Finance Committee".”
Call for a public hearing on September 20, 2022 in place of October 18, 2022 to meet the November 1, 2022 deadline for the following: The Mayor requests to amend Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees in the Revised Ord
To call for a public hearing on September 20, 2022 in place of October 18, 2022 to meet the November 1, 2022 deadline for the following: The Mayor requests to amend Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Blais, Kobus, Reynolds absent) to call for a public hearing on September 20, 2022 in place of October 18, 2022 to meet the November 1, 2022 deadline for the following: The Mayor requests to amend Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees in the Revised Ordinance of the City of Attleboro.”
Adjourn at 8:50 PM
To adjourn at 8:50 PM
From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.
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