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January 17, 2023
41 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, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Finance Committee
Approve a one-time increase in the COLA to 5% for the Attleboro Contributory Retirement System for the period beginning July 1, 2022 as provided in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
To approve a one-time increase in the COLA to 5% for the Attleboro Contributory Retirement System for the period beginning July 1, 2022 as provided in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve a one-time increase in the COLA to 5% for the Attleboro Contributory Retirement System for the period beginning July 1, 2022 as provided in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022.”
Appropriate $50,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3577 Attleboro Branding Study
To appropriate $50,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3577 Attleboro Branding Study
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $50,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3577 Attleboro Branding Study.”
Appropriate $150,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-584018 (Planning and Land Use - Comprehensive Plan) to hire a professional planning/land use c
To appropriate $150,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-584018 (Planning and Land Use - Comprehensive Plan) to hire a professional planning/land use consulting firm to assist the Planning Board and Department of Planning and Development update the city's COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $150,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-584018 (Planning and Land Use - Comprehensive Plan) to hire a professional planning/land use consulting firm to assist the Planning Board and Department of Planning and Development update the city's COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.”
Appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530174 (Planning and Land Use - Housing Needs Assessment) to hire a professional planning/land
To appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530174 (Planning and Land Use - Housing Needs Assessment) to hire a professional planning/land use consulting firm to assist the Department of Planning and Development prepare a Housing Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy plan
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $45,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530174 (Planning and Land Use - Housing Needs Assessment) to hire a professional planning/land use consulting firm to assist the Department of Planning and Development prepare a Housing Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy plan.”
Appropriate $41,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530147 (Planning and Land Use - Space and Rec Consulting) to hire a professional planning/land
To appropriate $41,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530147 (Planning and Land Use - Space and Rec Consulting) to hire a professional planning/land use consulting firm to assist the Planning Board and Department of Planning and Development, Recreation Department, and Department of Parks and Forestry update the city's OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $41,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530147 (Planning and Land Use - Space and Rec Consulting) to hire a professional planning/land use consulting firm to assist the Planning Board and Department of Planning and Development, Recreation Department, and Department of Parks and Forestry update the city's OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN.”
Appropriate $149,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3518 - City Hall Facility to hire a professional engineering and design consulting firm to assist the Depa
To appropriate $149,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3518 - City Hall Facility to hire a professional engineering and design consulting firm to assist the Department of Planning and Development, working collaboratively with the Department of Public Works, Police Department, and the Office of Budget and Administration, for renovations and improvements at the Government Center municipal parking lot including an increase in parking capacity (off-street and on-street), traffic circulation, handicap accessibility, green stormwater infrastructure, and drought resistant landscaping design
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $149,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3518 - City Hall Facility to hire a professional engineering and design consulting firm to assist the Department of Planning and Development, working collaboratively with the Department of Public Works, Police Department, and the Office of Budget and Administration, for renovations and improvements at the Government Center municipal parking lot including an increase in parking capacity (off-street and on-street), traffic circulation, handicap accessibility, green stormwater infrastructure, and drought resistant landscaping design.”
Licenses Committee
Approve the request for an Automatic Amusement Device License Renewal for Jr's Bar & Grill on Pine Street with 1 pool table
To approve the request for an Automatic Amusement Device License Renewal for Jr's Bar & Grill on Pine Street with 1 pool table
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request for an Automatic Amusement Device License Renewal for Jr's Bar & Grill on Pine Street with 1 pool table.”
Approve the request for an Automatic Amusement Device License Renewal from Demoulas Supermarkets Inc, d/b/a Market Basket, 1200 Newport Ave. for 2 rides 1 carousel and 1 mini truck
To approve the request for an Automatic Amusement Device License Renewal from Demoulas Supermarkets Inc, d/b/a Market Basket, 1200 Newport Ave. for 2 rides 1 carousel and 1 mini truck
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request for an Automatic Amusement Device License Renewal from Demoulas Supermarkets Inc, d/b/a Market Basket, 1200 Newport Ave. for 2 rides 1 carousel and 1 mini truck.”
Transfer $3,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553020 (Public Works - Safety Signs Supplies)
To transfer $3,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553020 (Public Works - Safety Signs Supplies)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $3,200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553020 (Public Works - Safety Signs Supplies).”
Transfer $14,325.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a ride on blower
To transfer $14,325.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a ride on blower
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to transfer $14,325.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a ride on blower.”
Transfer $47,066.40 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a Sweep Star lawn Sweeper
To transfer $47,066.40 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a Sweep Star lawn Sweeper
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to transfer $47,066.40 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) to purchase a Sweep Star lawn Sweeper.”
Transfer $2,874.51 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power) to replenish funds used to replace Finberg Field fences damaged by falling
To transfer $2,874.51 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power) to replenish funds used to replace Finberg Field fences damaged by falling trees
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to transfer $2,874.51 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power) to replenish funds used to replace Finberg Field fences damaged by falling trees.”
Approve the City's and Local #1144 Public Works Employees MOA for the 2022-2023 winter season and requests an appropriation of $25,500.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government)
To approve the City's and Local #1144 Public Works Employees MOA for the 2022-2023 winter season and requests an appropriation of $25,500.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14231000-519921 (Snow/Ice Removal - Snow Participation) and to approve the MOA for fiscal years 2024-2026
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the City's and Local #1144 Public Works Employees MOA for the 2022-2023 winter season and requests an appropriation of $25,500.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14231000-519921 (Snow/Ice Removal - Snow Participation) and to approve the MOA for fiscal years 2024-2026.”
Call for a public hearing on February 7, 2023 for the following amendment to section 12 of the ordinances: That Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances be amended by adding the following new section: 12-6 Inclusive parks an
To call for a public hearing on February 7, 2023 for the following amendment to section 12 of the ordinances: 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 10 yeas - 0 nays to call for a public hearing on February 7, 2023 for the following amendment to section 12 of the ordinances: That Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances be amended by adding the following new section: 12-6 Inclusive parks and playgrounds Section 1. Purpose.”
Appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3564 - Bishop Street Sidewalk Construction
To appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3564 - Bishop Street Sidewalk Construction
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3564 - Bishop Street Sidewalk Construction.”
Appropriate $81,067.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-587031 (Recreation - F350 Truck) to purchase a new diesel Ford F350 Utility Pick up to assist w
To appropriate $81,067.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-587031 (Recreation - F350 Truck) to purchase a new diesel Ford F350 Utility Pick up to assist with snow removal operations
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $81,067.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-587031 (Recreation - F350 Truck) to purchase a new diesel Ford F350 Utility Pick up to assist with snow removal operations.”
Appropriate $22,550.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585040 (Recreation - Equipment) for funds to purchase a Landpride 72" 15 Series Overseeder
To appropriate $22,550.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585040 (Recreation - Equipment) for funds to purchase a Landpride 72" 15 Series Overseeder
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $22,550.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585040 (Recreation - Equipment) for funds to purchase a Landpride 72" 15 Series Overseeder.”
Appropriate $64,250.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585040 (Recreation - Equipment) for funds to purchase a John Deere 320G Skid Steer Loader
To appropriate $64,250.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585040 (Recreation - Equipment) for funds to purchase a John Deere 320G Skid Steer Loader
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $64,250.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 16301000-585040 (Recreation - Equipment) for funds to purchase a John Deere 320G Skid Steer Loader.”
Appropriate $250,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following to replace one service truck (G-2) and one medium size dump truck (H-22) Account 14201000-587035
To appropriate $250,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following to replace one service truck (G-2) and one medium size dump truck (H-22) Account 14201000-587035 (Public Works - F600) $150,000.00 Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Truck) $100,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $250,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following to replace one service truck (G-2) and one medium size dump truck (H-22) Account 14201000-587035 (Public Works - F600) $150,000.00 Account 14201000-587069 (Public Works - Dump Truck) $100,000.00.”
Transfer $18,337.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553045 (Public Works - Small Equipment) to purchase two new walk-behind line-painting machines
To transfer $18,337.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553045 (Public Works - Small Equipment) to purchase two new walk-behind line-painting machines
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $18,337.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553045 (Public Works - Small Equipment) to purchase two new walk-behind line-painting machines .”
Transfer $10,353.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553045 (Public Works - Small Equipment) funds to purchase two new tow-behind cement mixers
To transfer $10,353.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553045 (Public Works - Small Equipment) funds to purchase two new tow-behind cement mixers
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $10,353.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-553045 (Public Works - Small Equipment) funds to purchase two new tow-behind cement mixers.”
Appropriate $1,000,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3575 Roadway Repairs for urgently needed roadway Chair Bennett of the Traffic and Transportation Committ
To appropriate $1,000,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3575 Roadway Repairs for urgently needed roadway Chair Bennett of the Traffic and Transportation Committee brought forward the following;
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $1,000,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3575 Roadway Repairs for urgently needed roadway Chair Bennett of the Traffic and Transportation Committee brought forward the following;.”
Amend Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Parking of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by adding 10-4.18 C(d): d. The requirements of Section 10-4.18C(a)(ii) shall not apply to any recommendation for placement of
To amend Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Parking of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by adding 10-4.18 C(d): d. The requirements of Section 10-4.18C(a)(ii) shall not apply to any recommendation for placement of a permanent speed hump within 300 feet of a school entrance
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to amend Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Parking of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by adding 10-4.18 C(d): d. The requirements of Section 10-4.18C(a)(ii) shall not apply to any recommendation for placement of a permanent speed hump within 300 feet of a school entrance.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022: Referred to the Traffic Study Commission: A request to amend section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter St
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022: Referred to the Traffic Study Commission: A request to amend section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022: Referred to the Traffic Study Commission: A request to amend section 10-4.12 of the revised ordinance by adding the intersection of Pine Street and Carpenter Street as a designated multi way stop.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF AUGUST 16, 2022: Referred to the Traffic Study Commission: A request from a constituent to install multi-way stop signs at Greenwich Street and Holly Street that is not included i
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF AUGUST 16, 2022: Referred to the Traffic Study Commission: A request from a constituent to install multi-way stop signs at Greenwich Street and Holly Street that is not included in City Ordinance Section 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs and 10-4.12, Multi-Way Stop Signs
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF AUGUST 16, 2022: Referred to the Traffic Study Commission: A request from a constituent to install multi-way stop signs at Greenwich Street and Holly Street that is not included in City Ordinance Section 10-4.11, Isolated Stop Signs and 10-4.12, Multi-Way Stop Signs.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022: Your Honorable Body voted on May 30, 2017, to amend Section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro (Prohibited on Certain Streets) to incl
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022: Your Honorable Body voted on May 30, 2017, to amend Section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro (Prohibited on Certain Streets) to include Angeline Street, both sides
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022: Your Honorable Body voted on May 30, 2017, to amend Section 10-5.2(A) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro (Prohibited on Certain Streets) to include Angeline Street, both sides.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018: Amend Section 10-4.6 Left Turn Prohibited: May Street to Newport Avenue: May Street traffic traveling East bound prohibited from making a Left turn onto Newport
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018: Amend Section 10-4.6 Left Turn Prohibited: May Street to Newport Avenue: May Street traffic traveling East bound prohibited from making a Left turn onto Newport Avenue Northbound unless otherwise directed by a public safety official
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018: Amend Section 10-4.6 Left Turn Prohibited: May Street to Newport Avenue: May Street traffic traveling East bound prohibited from making a Left turn onto Newport Avenue Northbound unless otherwise directed by a public safety official.”
Appropriate $90,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524230 (Fire Department - Vehicle Maintenance) $60,000.00 to Accou
To appropriate $90,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524230 (Fire Department - Vehicle Maintenance) $60,000.00 to Account 12201000-524260 (Fire Department - Major Vehicle Repairs)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $90,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $30,000.00 to Account 12201000-524230 (Fire Department - Vehicle Maintenance) $60,000.00 to Account 12201000-524260 (Fire Department - Major Vehicle Repairs).”
Appropriate $108,137.80 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-587034 (Fire - SUV) to purchase two 2023 Hybrid Ford Utility Interceptor vehicles with require
To appropriate $108,137.80 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-587034 (Fire - SUV) to purchase two 2023 Hybrid Ford Utility Interceptor vehicles with required accessories
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $108,137.80 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12201000-587034 (Fire - SUV) to purchase two 2023 Hybrid Ford Utility Interceptor vehicles with required accessories.”
Appropriate $$35,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530178 (Planning and Land Use - Zoning Consultant)
To appropriate $$35,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530178 (Planning and Land Use - Zoning Consultant)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $$35,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11751000-530178 (Planning and Land Use - Zoning Consultant).”
Call a joint public hearing with the Planning Board for February 7, 2023 to discuss amending the Zoning Ordinance 17 to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties
To call a joint public hearing with the Planning Board for February 7, 2023 to discuss amending the Zoning Ordinance 17 to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to call a joint public hearing with the Planning Board for February 7, 2023 to discuss amending the Zoning Ordinance 17 to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units on qualifying residential properties.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF JULY 23, 2020: A letter from Gary Ayrassian, Director of Planning and Development and Nick Wylie, Environmental Planner/Conservation Agent regarding NPDES II, Illicit Discharge De
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF JULY 23, 2020: A letter from Gary Ayrassian, Director of Planning and Development and Nick Wylie, Environmental Planner/Conservation Agent regarding NPDES II, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program (IDDE)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti not present) to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF JULY 23, 2020: A letter from Gary Ayrassian, Director of Planning and Development and Nick Wylie, Environmental Planner/Conservation Agent regarding NPDES II, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program (IDDE).”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 12, 2017: Amend §17-16.10 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS as follows: Delete B in its entirety and insert the following: B. Restoration: Any non-conforming sign that is destroyed by
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 12, 2017: Amend §17-16.10 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS as follows: Delete B in its entirety and insert the following: B. Restoration: Any non-conforming sign that is destroyed by fire or catastrophe, as determined by the Inspector of Buildings, may be rebuilt or restored and shall be exempt from any of the special permit and variance processes under the provisions of the ZONING ORDINANCE provided that: 1. The sign shall be reconstructed or restored on its original foundation or on its original footprint location in the event that the foundation has been destroyed
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 12, 2017: Amend §17-16.10 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS as follows: Delete B in its entirety and insert the following: B. Restoration: Any non-conforming sign that is destroyed by fire or catastrophe, as determined by the Inspector of Buildings, may be rebuilt or restored and shall be exempt from any of the special permit and variance processes under the provisions of the ZONING ORDINANCE provided that: 1. The sign shall be reconstructed or restored on its original foundation or on its original footprint location in the event that the foundation has been destroyed.”
Declare the following Health Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Description Condition Tee mark Super 6PM paint crushing machine Fair Chair Angelo of the Personnel, Veterans and Human Services
To declare the following Health Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Description Condition Tee mark Super 6PM paint crushing machine Fair Chair Angelo of the Personnel, Veterans and Human Services Committee brought forward the following:
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Health Department equipment as surplus and available for disposition: Description Condition Tee mark Super 6PM paint crushing machine Fair Chair Angelo of the Personnel, Veterans and Human Services Committee brought forward the following:.”
Approve the appointment of Kevin Smith, 85 Steeplechase Circle Unit 1, Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Cable Advisory Commission
To approve the appointment of Kevin Smith, 85 Steeplechase Circle Unit 1, Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Cable Advisory Commission
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Kevin Smith, 85 Steeplechase Circle Unit 1, Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Cable Advisory Commission.”
Approve the requested changes to the Rules and Regulations for the City's Exempt group regarding various articles updates to reflect the current practice of Exempt employees within the Fire and Police Departments who nor
To approve the requested changes to the Rules and Regulations for the City's Exempt group regarding various articles updates to reflect the current practice of Exempt employees within the Fire and Police Departments who normally receive items that are reflected in their respective department's collective bargaining agreement including Sick Time and Uniform Clothing Allowance
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the requested changes to the Rules and Regulations for the City's Exempt group regarding various articles updates to reflect the current practice of Exempt employees within the Fire and Police Departments who normally receive items that are reflected in their respective department's collective bargaining agreement including Sick Time and Uniform Clothing Allowance.”
Approve the requested changes to Grade .5 on the Exempt Salary Table to reflect $15.00 per hour minimum wage increase as of January 1, 2023
To approve the requested changes to Grade .5 on the Exempt Salary Table to reflect $15.00 per hour minimum wage increase as of January 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the requested changes to Grade .5 on the Exempt Salary Table to reflect $15.00 per hour minimum wage increase as of January 1, 2023.”
Approve the City and the Library Employee Association, Local 4928, Memorandum of Agreement OA for fiscal years 2024-2026
To approve the City and the Library Employee Association, Local 4928, Memorandum of Agreement OA for fiscal years 2024-2026
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the City and the Library Employee Association, Local 4928, Memorandum of Agreement OA for fiscal years 2024-2026.”
Refer the following new business to the Traffic and Transportation Committee for study and recommendation: That there be no parking from Orange Street to Brownell Street on Parker Street the Westerly side
To refer the following new business to the Traffic and Transportation Committee for study and recommendation: That there be no parking from Orange Street to Brownell Street on Parker Street the Westerly side
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to refer the following new business to the Traffic and Transportation Committee for study and recommendation: That there be no parking from Orange Street to Brownell Street on Parker Street the Westerly side.”
Recommend the following to the Acting President for study and recommendation: That a Special Committee of the Municipal Council be established to explore the location and development of a new dog park in the City of Attl
To recommend the following to the Acting President for study and recommendation: That a Special Committee of the Municipal Council be established to explore the location and development of a new dog park in the City of Attleboro and that said committee be charged with the following: developing a list of possible sites for the dog park and prioritizing the sites based on specific criteria such as location, utilities, parking, impact on neighbors, environmental issues providing opportunities for input from the public and other stakeholders working with the Budget Director and others to explore possible grants and other financing sources for the construction of the dog park overseeing the drafting of a plan that would provide continued maintenance and repairs to the facility through volunteers proposing potential amendments to Ordinance Section 9-45 Dog Parks necessary to further these obje
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to recommend the following to the Acting President for study and recommendation: That a Special Committee of the Municipal Council be established to explore the location and development of a new dog park in the City of Attleboro and that said committee be charged with the following: developing a list of possible sites for the dog park and prioritizing the sites based on specific criteria such as location, utilities, parking, impact on neighbors, environmental issues providing opportunities for input from the public and other stakeholders working with the Budget Director and others to explore possible grants and other financing sources for the construction of the dog park overseeing the drafting of a plan that would provide continued maintenance and repairs to the facility through volunteers proposing potential amendments to Ordinance Section 9-45 Dog Parks necessary to .”
Adjourn at 10:20 PM
To adjourn at 10:20 PM
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