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September 20, 2022
21 recorded votes, 3 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
License Committee
Approve the application from The Friends of Capron Park Zoo to waive S. 11-15.1 and serve alcoholic beverages on City Property for an October event
To approve the application from The Friends of Capron Park Zoo to waive S. 11-15.1 and serve alcoholic beverages on City Property for an October event
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (1 abstain, Conti) to approve the application from The Friends of Capron Park Zoo to waive S. 11-15.1 and serve alcoholic beverages on City Property for an October event.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $20,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant); and to further transfer $20,000.00 from Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Tr
To transfer $20,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant); and to further transfer $20,000.00 from Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) to Fund 2344M4-499700 - SWIG-EPA / MUNICIPAL DISTRIBUTION
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $20,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant); and to further transfer $20,000.00 from Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) to Fund 2344M4-499700 - SWIG-EPA / MUNICIPAL DISTRIBUTION.”
Approve the request from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. to relocate poles and raise wires to Hazel Street Ext. to accommodate roadway layout changes and truck traffic
To approve the request from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. to relocate poles and raise wires to Hazel Street Ext. to accommodate roadway layout changes and truck traffic
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to approve the request from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc. to relocate poles and raise wires to Hazel Street Ext. to accommodate roadway layout changes and truck traffic.”
Approve the request from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc to relocate 1 JO pole on Dunham Street beginning at a point approximately 20 feet south of the centerline of the intersectio
To approve the request from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc to relocate 1 JO pole on Dunham Street beginning at a point approximately 20 feet south of the centerline of the intersection of Pine Street
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc to relocate 1 JO pole on Dunham Street beginning at a point approximately 20 feet south of the centerline of the intersection of Pine Street.”
Authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $4,781.53 from FY2022
To authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $4,781.53 from FY2022
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $4,781.53 from FY2022.”
Transfer $345.00 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 SS Service Corp
To transfer $345.00 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 SS Service Corp
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $345.00 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 SS Service Corp.”
Nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on May 4, 2021 for 27-39 South Main St LLC, and authorize a revision as stated in the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement w
To nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on May 4, 2021 for 27-39 South Main St LLC, and authorize a revision as stated in the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 27-39 South Main St LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, WatermanNo: Conti, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 2 nays (Conti, Reynolds) to nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on May 4, 2021 for 27-39 South Main St LLC, and authorize a revision as stated in the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 27-39 South Main St LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M.”
Hold a public hearing on October 4, 2022 to amend Section 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances, Isolated Stop Signs, by adding eastbound drivers on Jefferson Street at Fifth Street
To hold a public hearing on October 4, 2022 to amend Section 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances, Isolated Stop Signs, by adding eastbound drivers on Jefferson Street at Fifth Street
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to hold a public hearing on October 4, 2022 to amend Section 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances, Isolated Stop Signs, by adding eastbound drivers on Jefferson Street at Fifth Street.”
Approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R. J. Proulx Corporation
To approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R. J. Proulx Corporation
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Conti) to approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R. J. Proulx Corporation.”
Approve the Mayor's request to accept an easement from Woodlark Development Corporation
To approve the Mayor's request to accept an easement from Woodlark Development Corporation
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Mayor's request to accept an easement from Woodlark Development Corporation.”
Approve 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 approve 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, DeSimone, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, WatermanNo: Blais, Conti, DiLisio, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 4 nays (Blais, Conti, DiLisio, Reynolds) to approve 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 Accessor's office furniture as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 1 Gray Fabric Office Chair Poor 1 Black Fabric Office Chair Poor
To declare the following Accessor's office furniture as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 1 Gray Fabric Office Chair Poor 1 Black Fabric Office Chair Poor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Accessor's office furniture as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 1 Gray Fabric Office Chair Poor 1 Black Fabric Office Chair Poor.”
Declare the following MIS furniture as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 2 Blue Fabric Chairs Poor 1 Black Leather Chair Fair to Poor
To declare the following MIS furniture as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 2 Blue Fabric Chairs Poor 1 Black Leather Chair Fair to Poor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following MIS furniture as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 2 Blue Fabric Chairs Poor 1 Black Leather Chair Fair to Poor.”
Accept the builder's plate from the Attleboro Victory (currently hanging outside Veterans office) from the US DOT Maritime Administration, which has been on loan to the city since 1994
To accept the builder's plate from the Attleboro Victory (currently hanging outside Veterans office) from the US DOT Maritime Administration, which has been on loan to the city since 1994
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the builder's plate from the Attleboro Victory (currently hanging outside Veterans office) from the US DOT Maritime Administration, which has been on loan to the city since 1994.”
Approve the appointment of Terri DeSisto, 29 Kay Street, Attleboro to the Taxation Aid Committee
To approve the appointment of Terri DeSisto, 29 Kay Street, Attleboro to the Taxation Aid Committee
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Terri DeSisto, 29 Kay Street, Attleboro to the Taxation Aid Committee.”
Approve the appointment of Brendan M. McIntyre, 626 Oakhill Avenue, to fill an unexpired term on the Attleboro Redevelopment Authority
To approve the appointment of Brendan M. McIntyre, 626 Oakhill Avenue, to fill an unexpired term on the Attleboro Redevelopment Authority
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Brendan M. McIntyre, 626 Oakhill Avenue, to fill an unexpired term on the Attleboro Redevelopment Authority.”
Approve the appointment of Zachary Fogg to fill an expired term on the Youth Commission
To approve the appointment of Zachary Fogg to fill an expired term on the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Zachary Fogg to fill an expired term on the Youth Commission.”
Special Committee
Rescind the following vote of April 26, 2022 (#1): From the Docket of December 21, 2021:
To rescind the following vote of April 26, 2022 (#1): From the Docket of December 21, 2021:
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to rescind the following vote of April 26, 2022 (#1): From the Docket of December 21, 2021:.”
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.”
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.”
Adjourn at 10:12 PM
To adjourn at 10:12 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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