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September 6, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of August 16, and August 18, 2022
To approve the minutes of August 16, and August 18, 2022
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to approve the minutes of August 16, and August 18, 2022.”
Public Safety Committee
Approve expending funds and any future grant amendments associated with the anticipated receipt of the FY23 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) for $223,635.54
To approve expending funds and any future grant amendments associated with the anticipated receipt of the FY23 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) for $223,635.54
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending funds and any future grant amendments associated with the anticipated receipt of the FY23 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) for $223,635.54.”
Approve the transfer of $50,000.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts to satisfy the MOA agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers: $27,300.00 to Account 12
To approve the transfer of $50,000.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts to satisfy the MOA agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers: $27,300.00 to Account 12101000-511000 (Police - Salary and Wages) $22,700.00 to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salary and Wages)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $50,000.00 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to the following accounts to satisfy the MOA agreement with Public Safety Dispatchers: $27,300.00 to Account 12101000-511000 (Police - Salary and Wages) $22,700.00 to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salary and Wages).”
Transfer $2,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-558330 (Police - Copiers) to purchase a refurbished copier for the Police Department
To transfer $2,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-558330 (Police - Copiers) to purchase a refurbished copier for the Police Department
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $2,600.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-558330 (Police - Copiers) to purchase a refurbished copier for the Police Department.”
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 disc
To 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 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.”
Amend Section 16-11 of City Ordinances of Water Assessments as follows: Delete Section 16-11 in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 16-11 Water Assessments 16-11.1 Authorization: Water assessments are go
To amend Section 16-11 of City Ordinances of Water Assessments as follows: Delete Section 16-11 in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 16-11 Water Assessments 16-11.1 Authorization: Water assessments are governed by the provisions of this ordinance and the applicable provisions of General laws Chapter 40. 16-11.2 Cost Allocation: When a water assessment is imposed with respect to a particular water construction project, sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the actual cost of the project, after the deductions described herein are made from such cost, will be assessed against the owner or owners of land in front of which the water main in question runs and for the use of which it was installed
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to amend Section 16-11 of City Ordinances of Water Assessments as follows: Delete Section 16-11 in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 16-11 Water Assessments 16-11.1 Authorization: Water assessments are governed by the provisions of this ordinance and the applicable provisions of General laws Chapter 40. 16-11.2 Cost Allocation: When a water assessment is imposed with respect to a particular water construction project, sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the actual cost of the project, after the deductions described herein are made from such cost, will be assessed against the owner or owners of land in front of which the water main in question runs and for the use of which it was installed.”
Amend Sections 7-13.6 and 7-19.6 of City Ordinances of Plastic Food Containers and Plastic Straws as follows: CURRENT VERSION 7-13.6 Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect on and after January 1, 2022 for food
To amend Sections 7-13.6 and 7-19.6 of City Ordinances of Plastic Food Containers and Plastic Straws as follows: 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 11 yeas - 0 nays to amend Sections 7-13.6 and 7-19.6 of City Ordinances of Plastic Food Containers and Plastic Straws as follows: 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.”
City Property Committee
Transfer $7,344.84 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) for funds to install security cameras at the Balfour Riverwalk Park
To transfer $7,344.84 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) for funds to install security cameras at the Balfour Riverwalk Park
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $7,344.84 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) for funds to install security cameras at the Balfour Riverwalk Park.”
Finance Committee
Transfer $10,701.52 from Account 11241000-524011 (City Wide - Maintenance of Buildings) to Account 11241000-584052 (City Wide - Air Conditioning Unit) to replace a 3 Ton air conditioning unit at the Ides Hill Radio Tower
To transfer $10,701.52 from Account 11241000-524011 (City Wide - Maintenance of Buildings) to Account 11241000-584052 (City Wide - Air Conditioning Unit) to replace a 3 Ton air conditioning unit at the Ides Hill Radio Tower
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $10,701.52 from Account 11241000-524011 (City Wide - Maintenance of Buildings) to Account 11241000-584052 (City Wide - Air Conditioning Unit) to replace a 3 Ton air conditioning unit at the Ides Hill Radio Tower.”
Authorize the Council on Aging to pay an FY22 payment to Constellation in the amount of $48.22
To authorize the Council on Aging to pay an FY22 payment to Constellation in the amount of $48.22
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the Council on Aging to pay an FY22 payment to Constellation in the amount of $48.22.”
Authorize Park & Forestry to pay an FY22 invoice to Apple Photo Booth Inc. in the amount of $164.59 and an FY22 invoice to Lorusso Corp in the amount of $2,585.59
To authorize Park & Forestry to pay an FY22 invoice to Apple Photo Booth Inc. in the amount of $164.59 and an FY22 invoice to Lorusso Corp in the amount of $2,585.59
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize Park & Forestry to pay an FY22 invoice to Apple Photo Booth Inc. in the amount of $164.59 and an FY22 invoice to Lorusso Corp in the amount of $2,585.59.”
Transfer $604.41 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay an FY22 invoice to Eastern Supply Company in the amo
To transfer $604.41 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay an FY22 invoice to Eastern Supply Company in the amount of $57.55, an FY22 invoice to RICOH in the amount of $55.21 and FY22 invoices to Shred-it in the amount of $491.65
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $604.41 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay an FY22 invoice to Eastern Supply Company in the amount of $57.55, an FY22 invoice to RICOH in the amount of $55.21 and FY22 invoices to Shred-it in the amount of $491.65.”
Adjourn at 8:09 PM
To adjourn at 8:09 PM
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