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October 4, 2022
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Diana Holmes, Kelly Bennett
Every vote, in order
Suspend the rules
To suspend the rules
Hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 to amend Section 105 Parking for 11 additional spaces that were added to Wall Street
To hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 to amend Section 105 Parking for 11 additional spaces that were added to Wall Street
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Holmes absent) to hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 to amend Section 105 Parking for 11 additional spaces that were added to Wall Street.”
Hold a public hearing on November 15, 2022 To amend the Chapter 10, Section 4.18C regarding placement of speed humps near school entrances
To hold a public hearing on November 15, 2022 To amend the Chapter 10, Section 4.18C regarding placement of speed humps near school entrances
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett, Holmes absent) to hold a public hearing on November 15, 2022 To amend the Chapter 10, Section 4.18C regarding placement of speed humps near school entrances.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $3,856.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to repair the DEF exhaust sensor on the John Deere roadside mower t
To transfer $3,856.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to repair the DEF exhaust sensor on the John Deere roadside mower tractor
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to transfer $3,856.92 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to repair the DEF exhaust sensor on the John Deere roadside mower tractor.”
Transfer $6,276.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to repair the irrigation well pump at Capron Park
To transfer $6,276.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to repair the irrigation well pump at Capron Park
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,276.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to repair the irrigation well pump at Capron Park.”
Approve the request from National Grid to install a new 40' pole on Perry Street to feed 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer
To approve the request from National Grid to install a new 40' pole on Perry Street to feed 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to approve the request from National Grid to install a new 40' pole on Perry Street to feed 209 Pleasant Street to feed a new commercial customer.”
Change the public hearing date to October 18, 2022 in place of October 4, 2022, to restrict parking to one side of Frank Mossberg Drive
To change the public hearing date to October 18, 2022 in place of October 4, 2022, to restrict parking to one side of Frank Mossberg Drive
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to change the public hearing date to October 18, 2022 in place of October 4, 2022, to restrict parking to one side of Frank Mossberg Drive.”
Change the public hearing date to October 18, 2022 in place of 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 change the public hearing date to October 18, 2022 in place of 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 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to change the public hearing date to October 18, 2022 in place of 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.”
Transfer $532.54 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-578020 (Mayor - Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay an FY22 invoice to Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane, LLP
To transfer $532.54 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-578020 (Mayor - Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay an FY22 invoice to Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane, LLP
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to transfer $532.54 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-578020 (Mayor - Bills from Previous Years) in order to pay an FY22 invoice to Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane, LLP.”
Authorize the Attleboro Public Schools to pay $1,605.35 for the following FY22 previous year fiscal obligations that were not received in time to be processed in the normal business cycle: Vendor Amount Balfour/A.N.D. Sc
To authorize the Attleboro Public Schools to pay $1,605.35 for the following FY22 previous year fiscal obligations that were not received in time to be processed in the normal business cycle: Vendor Amount Balfour/A.N.D. Scholastic $11.00 Balfour/A.N.D. Scholastic $1,538.50 Balfour/A.N.D. Scholastic $55.85
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to authorize the Attleboro Public Schools to pay $1,605.35 for the following FY22 previous year fiscal obligations that were not received in time to be processed in the normal business cycle: Vendor Amount Balfour/A.N.D. Scholastic $11.00 Balfour/A.N.D. Scholastic $1,538.50 Balfour/A.N.D. Scholastic $55.85.”
Accept the $4,305,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for the Lindsey Street Water Main Replacement - Engineering, Construction, and Roa
To accept the $4,305,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for the Lindsey Street Water Main Replacement - Engineering, Construction, and Road Restoration Services
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to accept the $4,305,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for the Lindsey Street Water Main Replacement - Engineering, Construction, and Road Restoration Services.”
Hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 for the purpose of setting the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2023
To hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 for the purpose of setting the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2023
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 for the purpose of setting the tax classification for Fiscal Year 2023.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the $18,884.57 grant from Bristol Elder Services to fund a COA part time Outreach position
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the $18,884.57 grant from Bristol Elder Services to fund a COA part time Outreach position
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas -0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the $18,884.57 grant from Bristol Elder Services to fund a COA part time Outreach position.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the $4,615 grant from Bristol Elder Services to the COA for a new initiative called "Mind and Body" incorporating technology and exercise classes
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the $4,615 grant from Bristol Elder Services to the COA for a new initiative called "Mind and Body" incorporating technology and exercise classes
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the $4,615 grant from Bristol Elder Services to the COA for a new initiative called "Mind and Body" incorporating technology and exercise classes.”
Approve the appointment of Nancy Maguire Heath, 31 Third Street to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Assessors
To approve the appointment of Nancy Maguire Heath, 31 Third Street to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to approve the appointment of Nancy Maguire Heath, 31 Third Street to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Assessors.”
Hold a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING: to adopt the proposed amendments to §17-3.3 Prohibited Uses, §17-11.0 Definitions along with an additional/related rec
To hold a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING: to adopt the proposed amendments to §17-3.3 Prohibited Uses, §17-11.0 Definitions along with an additional/related recommended amendment to §17-3.5(7) Table of Accessory Use Regulations by inserting the word "parking"
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to hold a public hearing on October 18, 2022 for the following PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 ZONING: to adopt the proposed amendments to §17-3.3 Prohibited Uses, §17-11.0 Definitions along with an additional/related recommended amendment to §17-3.5(7) Table of Accessory Use Regulations by inserting the word "parking".”
Approve the following ordinance change regarding Solid Waste 7-8: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees (Amended 5/03/05, 6/20/06, 6/26/07, 6/10/08, 6/25/12, 6/23/
To approve the following ordinance change regarding Solid Waste 7-8: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees (Amended 5/03/05, 6/20/06, 6/26/07, 6/10/08, 6/25/12, 6/23/16, 6/23/20, 1/5/21, 6/15/21, 6//14/22) 7-8.1a A charge is hereby established in the amount of $274.72 each unit per year from residential dwellings of one (1) through eight (8) units, for the regular curbside collection and disposal, of domestic rubbish, domestic recyclables, white goods and yard waste, the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste, the operation of the municipal composting site, and the operation for solid waste disposal, effective July 1, 2022. 7-8.1b Regular, weekly curbside collection and disposal of solid waste shall consist of the following: 1. Unlimited domestic recyclables and one (1) container (bag or barrel, maximum volume 35 gall
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance change regarding Solid Waste 7-8: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 7-8 Solid Waste Collection Fees (Amended 5/03/05, 6/20/06, 6/26/07, 6/10/08, 6/25/12, 6/23/16, 6/23/20, 1/5/21, 6/15/21, 6//14/22) 7-8.1a A charge is hereby established in the amount of $274.72 each unit per year from residential dwellings of one (1) through eight (8) units, for the regular curbside collection and disposal, of domestic rubbish, domestic recyclables, white goods and yard waste, the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste, the operation of the municipal composting site, and the operation for solid waste disposal, effective July 1, 2022. 7-8.1b Regular, weekly curbside collection and disposal of solid waste shall consist of the following: 1. Unlimited domestic recyclables and one (1) c.”
Transfer $5,989.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-530101 (Fire - Professional Services) to replenish funds used to dispose of the remaining inventory of PFAS fire
To transfer $5,989.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-530101 (Fire - Professional Services) to replenish funds used to dispose of the remaining inventory of PFAS firefighting foam
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett, Holmes absent) to transfer $5,989.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-530101 (Fire - Professional Services) to replenish funds used to dispose of the remaining inventory of PFAS firefighting foam.”
Special Committee
Correct the following vote #14 from September 20, 2022 by removing the word accept and replace with grant: (14)
To correct the following vote #14 from September 20, 2022 by removing the word accept and replace with grant: (14)
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to correct the following vote #14 from September 20, 2022 by removing the word accept and replace with grant: (14).”
Correct the following vote #15 from September 20, 2022 by removing the word accept and replace with grant: (15)
To correct the following vote #15 from September 20, 2022 by removing the word accept and replace with grant: (15)
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to correct the following vote #15 from September 20, 2022 by removing the word accept and replace with grant: (15).”
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 Mayor's request to GRANT an easement to Woodlark Development Corporation
To approve the Mayor's request to GRANT an easement to Woodlark Development Corporation
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Mayor's request to GRANT an easement to Woodlark Development Corporation.”
Adjourn at 8:32 PM
To adjourn at 8:32 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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