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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

December 20, 2022

48 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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 Class II license renewal application from M & J Auto Sales, Inc. 650 Washington St. for 10 customer parking spaces and 49 display spaces

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Class II license renewal application from M & J Auto Sales, Inc. 650 Washington St. for 10 customer parking spaces and 49 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class II license renewal application from M & J Auto Sales, Inc. 650 Washington St. for 10 customer parking spaces and 49 display spaces.”

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Approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from Spooky Games, LLC 9 North Main St. for 1 coin pusher machine

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from Spooky Games, LLC 9 North Main St. for 1 coin pusher machine

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from Spooky Games, LLC 9 North Main St. for 1 coin pusher machine.”

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Approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from CEC entertainment, Inc d/b/a Chuck E Cheese 287 Washington St. for 12 video games and 52 skill/kiddie game machines

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from CEC entertainment, Inc d/b/a Chuck E Cheese 287 Washington St. for 12 video games and 52 skill/kiddie game machines

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nay to approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from CEC entertainment, Inc d/b/a Chuck E Cheese 287 Washington St. for 12 video games and 52 skill/kiddie game machines.”

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Approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from South Attleboro Post 312, Inc. 437 Newport Ave. for 1 pool table and 1 juke box machine

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from South Attleboro Post 312, Inc. 437 Newport Ave. for 1 pool table and 1 juke box machine

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Automatic Amusement license renewal application from South Attleboro Post 312, Inc. 437 Newport Ave. for 1 pool table and 1 juke box machine.”

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Approve the Class II license renewal application from Daniel Martinez d/b/a R & D Auto Sales, 116 Dickens Street for 5 customer parking spaces and 8 display spaces

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Class II license renewal application from Daniel Martinez d/b/a R & D Auto Sales, 116 Dickens Street for 5 customer parking spaces and 8 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class II license renewal application from Daniel Martinez d/b/a R & D Auto Sales, 116 Dickens Street for 5 customer parking spaces and 8 display spaces.”

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Approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto Wholesale LP, 21 Washington Street for 10 customer parking spaces and 28 display spaces Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee brought forward the following

ApprovePassed · 6–5

To approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto Wholesale LP, 21 Washington Street for 10 customer parking spaces and 28 display spaces Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee brought forward the following votes:

Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, Conti, DiLisio, ReynoldsNo: DeSimone, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Waterman

From the minutes

“Voted 6 yeas - 5 nays (Waterman, Dolan, Kobus, Holmes and DeSimone nay) to approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto Wholesale LP, 21 Washington Street for 10 customer parking spaces and 28 display spaces Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee brought forward the following votes:.”

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Approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from the Massachusetts DEP in the amount of $48,000.00 to be used to enhance the C

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from the Massachusetts DEP in the amount of $48,000.00 to be used to enhance the City's waste reduction programs

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from the Massachusetts DEP in the amount of $48,000.00 to be used to enhance the City's waste reduction programs.”

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Appropriate $56,888.70 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash - General Government) to Account 16301000-584029 (Recreation - Outdoor Facility Improvements) to purchase and install benches and picn

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $56,888.70 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash - General Government) to Account 16301000-584029 (Recreation - Outdoor Facility Improvements) to purchase and install benches and picnic tables at Poncin-Hewitt Recreational Facility

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $56,888.70 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash - General Government) to Account 16301000-584029 (Recreation - Outdoor Facility Improvements) to purchase and install benches and picnic tables at Poncin-Hewitt Recreational Facility.”

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Appropriate $17,525.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) to finalize the purchasing of two new International CV515's

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $17,525.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) to finalize the purchasing of two new International CV515's, which were ordered last December

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $17,525.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) to finalize the purchasing of two new International CV515's, which were ordered last December.”

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Finance Committee

Appropriate $17,525.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) to finalize the purchasing of two new International CV515's

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $17,525.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) to finalize the purchasing of two new International CV515's, which were ordered last December

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $17,525.60 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Trucks) to finalize the purchasing of two new International CV515's, which were ordered last December.”

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Accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro regarding the receipt of an FY22 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI) grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development to produce a Downtown Attlebor

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro regarding the receipt of an FY22 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI) grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development to produce a Downtown Attleboro Wayfinding Signage Plan

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro regarding the receipt of an FY22 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI) grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development to produce a Downtown Attleboro Wayfinding Signage Plan.”

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Authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $12,350.47 as identified below: Vendor Amount Fisher Bus $525.00 Grogan Marciano Sports $9,989.00 Smartsign $1,499.57 Tovah Stevenson $336.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $12,350.47 as identified below: Vendor Amount Fisher Bus $525.00 Grogan Marciano Sports $9,989.00 Smartsign $1,499.57 Tovah Stevenson $336.90

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $12,350.47 as identified below: Vendor Amount Fisher Bus $525.00 Grogan Marciano Sports $9,989.00 Smartsign $1,499.57 Tovah Stevenson $336.90.”

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Authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $4,149.33 as identified below: Vendor Amount Boston College $1,750.00 Boston College $1,500.00 Gopher $603.03 Gopher $290.90 WB Mason $5.40

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $4,149.33 as identified below: Vendor Amount Boston College $1,750.00 Boston College $1,500.00 Gopher $603.03 Gopher $290.90 WB Mason $5.40

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $4,149.33 as identified below: Vendor Amount Boston College $1,750.00 Boston College $1,500.00 Gopher $603.03 Gopher $290.90 WB Mason $5.40.”

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Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a MassDevelopment Brownfields Redevelopment Fund Grant in the amount of $249,540.00 to perform environmental remediation at the site o

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a MassDevelopment Brownfields Redevelopment Fund Grant in the amount of $249,540.00 to perform environmental remediation at the site of the former American MetalCraft building, located at 53 Falmouth Street

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a MassDevelopment Brownfields Redevelopment Fund Grant in the amount of $249,540.00 to perform environmental remediation at the site of the former American MetalCraft building, located at 53 Falmouth Street.”

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Appropriate $452,186.74, a Net School Spending Surplus, from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account O2301102-530500 (Special Education Consultant - Contracted Services)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $452,186.74, a Net School Spending Surplus, from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account O2301102-530500 (Special Education Consultant - Contracted Services)

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $452,186.74, a Net School Spending Surplus, from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account O2301102-530500 (Special Education Consultant - Contracted Services).”

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Appropriate $62,375.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) Fund 2345 - Building Resiliency In COMM (BRIC) as the 25% cash match for the city

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $62,375.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) Fund 2345 - Building Resiliency In COMM (BRIC) as the 25% cash match for the city

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $62,375.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) Fund 2345 - Building Resiliency In COMM (BRIC) as the 25% cash match for the city.”

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Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant in the amount of $187,125.00 from the Federal Emergency Management

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant in the amount of $187,125.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant in the amount of $187,125.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).”

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Approve the use of $60,000 in Fund 3433 Willette Facade be changed to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project as it was discussed that that the roof project would likely incorporate façade work as damage in this area is in part d

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the use of $60,000 in Fund 3433 Willette Facade be changed to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project as it was discussed that that the roof project would likely incorporate façade work as damage in this area is in part due to the existing roof condition

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the use of $60,000 in Fund 3433 Willette Facade be changed to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project as it was discussed that that the roof project would likely incorporate façade work as damage in this area is in part due to the existing roof condition.”

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Approve the expenditure of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of $4,778,808.50 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the expenditure of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of $4,778,808.50 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of $4,778,808.50 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).”

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Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020: New business request to have a City-Wide Vehicle Purchasing Program

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020: New business request to have a City-Wide Vehicle Purchasing Program

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020: New business request to have a City-Wide Vehicle Purchasing Program.”

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Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020: To conduct a review of the City's fiscal policy & cash reserve policy

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020: To conduct a review of the City's fiscal policy & cash reserve policy

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 3, 2020: To conduct a review of the City's fiscal policy & cash reserve policy.”

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Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF JANUARY 7, 2020: Amend the agreement between City and Schools that all Medicaid reimbursement go to schools

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF JANUARY 7, 2020: Amend the agreement between City and Schools that all Medicaid reimbursement go to schools

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF JANUARY 7, 2020: Amend the agreement between City and Schools that all Medicaid reimbursement go to schools.”

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Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018: To collaborate with state officials about Community Pact Program for Capital Improvement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018: To collaborate with state officials about Community Pact Program for Capital Improvement

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018: To collaborate with state officials about Community Pact Program for Capital Improvement.”

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Traffic Committee

Cancel the public hearing called for 1-17-23 regarding appropriation of money for the Claflin speed humps

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To cancel the public hearing called for 1-17-23 regarding appropriation of money for the Claflin speed humps

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to cancel the public hearing called for 1-17-23 regarding appropriation of money for the Claflin speed humps.”

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Appropriate $37,980.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-589043 (Public Works - Speed Hump Installation) for the installation of permanent speed humps o

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $37,980.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-589043 (Public Works - Speed Hump Installation) for the installation of permanent speed humps on Claflin Street

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $37,980.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000-589043 (Public Works - Speed Hump Installation) for the installation of permanent speed humps on Claflin Street.”

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Appropriate $8,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11331000-530101 (Budget & Administration - Professional Services) for the support service funding of a

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $8,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11331000-530101 (Budget & Administration - Professional Services) for the support service funding of a new firewall appliance

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $8,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/ Free Cash - General Government) to Account 11331000-530101 (Budget & Administration - Professional Services) for the support service funding of a new firewall appliance.”

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Transfer $3,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-542070 (City Wide - Supplies Boards & Commissions) for funds for the Attleboro Historical Commission to purchase

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To transfer $3,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-542070 (City Wide - Supplies Boards & Commissions) for funds for the Attleboro Historical Commission to purchase supplies for identifying, evaluating, preserving and protecting places and assets of historic importance in Attleboro

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $3,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-542070 (City Wide - Supplies Boards & Commissions) for funds for the Attleboro Historical Commission to purchase supplies for identifying, evaluating, preserving and protecting places and assets of historic importance in Attleboro.”

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Accept the generous donation of a decommissioned 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and a 2014 Ford E-350 Econoline Van for use by the Criminal Justice Program at AHS from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the generous donation of a decommissioned 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and a 2014 Ford E-350 Econoline Van for use by the Criminal Justice Program at AHS from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation of a decommissioned 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and a 2014 Ford E-350 Econoline Van for use by the Criminal Justice Program at AHS from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office.”

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Accept the donation of $100.00 in grocery gift cards from Frank McKenzie to the Veterans office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of $100.00 in grocery gift cards from Frank McKenzie to the Veterans office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $100.00 in grocery gift cards from Frank McKenzie to the Veterans office.”

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Accept the donation of $200.00 in grocery gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veterans office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of $200.00 in grocery gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veterans office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $200.00 in grocery gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veterans office.”

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Accept the donation of $100.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veterans office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of $100.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veterans office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $100.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from an anonymous donor to the Veterans office.”

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Accept the donation of $600.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Attleboro VFW Post 115 to the Veterans office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of $600.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Attleboro VFW Post 115 to the Veterans office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $600.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Attleboro VFW Post 115 to the Veterans office.”

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Strike the suggested appointment of Shauna Geary, 265 North Street, Somerset to fill an unexpired term of Director of Council on Aging

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the suggested appointment of Shauna Geary, 265 North Street, Somerset to fill an unexpired term of Director of Council on Aging

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the suggested appointment of Shauna Geary, 265 North Street, Somerset to fill an unexpired term of Director of Council on Aging.”

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Accept donation of a limited addition print - Brave Rifles in World War II Task Force Polke Patrols the Saar with a value of $1,000.00 from Heather Marquette to the Veterans office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept donation of a limited addition print - Brave Rifles in World War II Task Force Polke Patrols the Saar with a value of $1,000.00 from Heather Marquette to the Veterans office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept donation of a limited addition print - Brave Rifles in World War II Task Force Polke Patrols the Saar with a value of $1,000.00 from Heather Marquette to the Veterans office.”

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Approve the donation of $985.00 in gift cards from Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter to the Veterans office

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the donation of $985.00 in gift cards from Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter to the Veterans office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the donation of $985.00 in gift cards from Alpha Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter to the Veterans office.”

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Transfer $500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-513000 (City Wide-Overtime)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To transfer $500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-513000 (City Wide-Overtime)

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-513000 (City Wide-Overtime).”

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Approve the appointment of Peter Mello of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane, LLP to fill an unexpired term as City Solicitor effective January 1, 2023

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the appointment of Peter Mello of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane, LLP to fill an unexpired term as City Solicitor effective January 1, 2023

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Peter Mello of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane, LLP to fill an unexpired term as City Solicitor effective January 1, 2023.”

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Appropriate $24,425.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following accounts for the purpose of one or more Special Municipal Elections in fiscal 2023: 11621000 - 527

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To appropriate $24,425.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following accounts for the purpose of one or more Special Municipal Elections in fiscal 2023: 11621000 - 527010 - Rental of Buildings $800.00 11621000 - 530910 - Printing & Reproduction $5,000.00 11621000 - 534210 - Postage $5,265.00 11621000 - 530101 - Professional Services $3,500.00 11621000 - 531020 - Police at Polls $8,000.00 11621000 - 534110 - Advertising $1,000.00 11621000 - 542020 - Supplies Elections Equip. $860.00 Chair DeSimone of the Ordinances and Legislative Matters Committee returned to the floor and brought forward the following votes forward:

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (DeSimone and DiLisio recused themselves) to appropriate $24,425.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following accounts for the purpose of one or more Special Municipal Elections in fiscal 2023: 11621000 - 527010 - Rental of Buildings $800.00 11621000 - 530910 - Printing & Reproduction $5,000.00 11621000 - 534210 - Postage $5,265.00 11621000 - 530101 - Professional Services $3,500.00 11621000 - 531020 - Police at Polls $8,000.00 11621000 - 534110 - Advertising $1,000.00 11621000 - 542020 - Supplies Elections Equip. $860.00 Chair DeSimone of the Ordinances and Legislative Matters Committee returned to the floor and brought forward the following votes forward:.”

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Cancel the public hearing scheduled for January 3, 2023 regarding MBC Survey

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To cancel the public hearing scheduled for January 3, 2023 regarding MBC Survey

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to cancel the public hearing scheduled for January 3, 2023 regarding MBC Survey.”

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Appropriate $185,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11921000-538050 (Public Buildings & Properties - Facilities Assessment Study) for funds to conduct a Mu

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $185,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11921000-538050 (Public Buildings & Properties - Facilities Assessment Study) for funds to conduct a Municipal Building Survey

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $185,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11921000-538050 (Public Buildings & Properties - Facilities Assessment Study) for funds to conduct a Municipal Building Survey.”

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Public Safety Committee

Approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of the FY23 Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of the FY23 Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $18,500

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of the FY23 Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $18,500.”

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Appropriate $240,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance/General Government) to Fund 3574 Police Roof

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appropriate $240,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance/General Government) to Fund 3574 Police Roof

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $240,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance/General Government) to Fund 3574 Police Roof.”

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Correct 4 errors on the December 6, 2022 certificate of vote: Class I ( SHOULD BE CLASS II)license renewal application from Cams Automotive Services d/b/a Paris Auto Body 21 Chartier St with 9 customer parking space and

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To correct 4 errors on the December 6, 2022 certificate of vote: Class I ( SHOULD BE CLASS II)license renewal application from Cams Automotive Services d/b/a Paris Auto Body 21 Chartier St with 9 customer parking space and 20 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to correct 4 errors on the December 6, 2022 certificate of vote: Class I ( SHOULD BE CLASS II)license renewal application from Cams Automotive Services d/b/a Paris Auto Body 21 Chartier St with 9 customer parking space and 20 display spaces.”

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Correct an omission of a gun from November 1, 2022 certificate of vote: 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To correct an omission of a gun from November 1, 2022 certificate of vote: 10

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to correct an omission of a gun from November 1, 2022 certificate of vote: 10.”

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Approve the surplus and to be used as trade in value the following .45 Cal firearms: Glock Model 21 serial numbers XBY990, XBY112, XBW797, XBW799, XBY991, XHD731, XBY106, XBY111, XBY102

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the surplus and to be used as trade in value the following .45 Cal firearms: Glock Model 21 serial numbers XBY990, XBY112, XBW797, XBW799, XBY991, XHD731, XBY106, XBY111, XBY102

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“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the surplus and to be used as trade in value the following .45 Cal firearms: Glock Model 21 serial numbers XBY990, XBY112, XBW797, XBW799, XBY991, XHD731, XBY106, XBY111, XBY102.”

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Refer to the Public Works Committee the following new business: That Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances be amended by adding the following new section: 12-6 Inclusive parks and playgrounds Section 1. Purpose

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to the Public Works Committee the following new business: That Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances be amended by adding the following new section: 12-6 Inclusive parks and playgrounds Section 1. Purpose

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to refer to the Public Works Committee the following new business: That Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances be amended by adding the following new section: 12-6 Inclusive parks and playgrounds Section 1. Purpose.”

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The Public Safety Committee the following new business: To look into the annual Fee/permit issued for underground propane storage to residents

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To the Public Safety Committee the following new business: To look into the annual Fee/permit issued for underground propane storage to residents

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“Voted unanimously to the Public Safety Committee the following new business: To look into the annual Fee/permit issued for underground propane storage to residents.”

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Adjourn at 8:47 PM

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To adjourn at 8:47 PM

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“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:47 PM.”

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