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February 7, 2023
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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
Approve the Class II license application from Tyson Auto Inc, 833 Washington St. with 10 customer parking spaces, 55 displays spaces and 48 storage spaces
To approve the Class II license application from Tyson Auto Inc, 833 Washington St. with 10 customer parking spaces, 55 displays spaces and 48 storage spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve the Class II license application from Tyson Auto Inc, 833 Washington St. with 10 customer parking spaces, 55 displays spaces and 48 storage spaces.”
Public Works Committee
Appropriate $49,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3339 PFAS for design for temporary PFAS treatment at Wading River Plant
To appropriate $49,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3339 PFAS for design for temporary PFAS treatment at Wading River Plant
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to appropriate $49,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Fund 3339 PFAS for design for temporary PFAS treatment at Wading River Plant.”
Approve the following loan order for a new Front-end Loader for the Water Department: ORDERED: That Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping a Front
To approve the following loan order for a new Front-end Loader for the Water Department: ORDERED: That Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping a Front-End Loader; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve the following loan order for a new Front-end Loader for the Water Department: ORDERED: That Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping a Front-End Loader; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project.”
Approve that the balance of $4,554 in Fund 3231 Anoxic Mixer be closed to the Wastewater Enterprise Fund 6000
To approve that the balance of $4,554 in Fund 3231 Anoxic Mixer be closed to the Wastewater Enterprise Fund 6000
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve that the balance of $4,554 in Fund 3231 Anoxic Mixer be closed to the Wastewater Enterprise Fund 6000.”
Approve that the balance of $10,780 in Fund 3313 Water SCADA Project be closed to the Water Enterprise Fund 6100
To approve that the balance of $10,780 in Fund 3313 Water SCADA Project be closed to the Water Enterprise Fund 6100
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve that the balance of $10,780 in Fund 3313 Water SCADA Project be closed to the Water Enterprise Fund 6100.”
Transfer $515.04 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 invoices to Constellation NewEnergy
To transfer $515.04 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 invoices to Constellation NewEnergy
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to transfer $515.04 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 invoices to Constellation NewEnergy.”
Accept MGL Chapter 40, Section 13D
To accept MGL Chapter 40, Section 13D
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to accept MGL Chapter 40, Section 13D .”
Appropriate $500,000.00 from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 1000-359000 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the general government share of compensated absence liabilities and to further appropri
To appropriate $500,000.00 from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 1000-359000 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the general government share of compensated absence liabilities and to further appropriate $16,790 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account 6000-359000 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the Wastewater Enterprise Fund share of compensated absence liabilities and to further appropriate $13,260 from 6100-359000 Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the Water Enterprise Fund share of compensated absences
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to appropriate $500,000.00 from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 1000-359000 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the general government share of compensated absence liabilities and to further appropriate $16,790 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account 6000-359000 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the Wastewater Enterprise Fund share of compensated absence liabilities and to further appropriate $13,260 from 6100-359000 Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence to fund the Water Enterprise Fund share of compensated absences.”
Approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program from the Massachusetts EOPSS
To approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program from the Massachusetts EOPSS
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program from the Massachusetts EOPSS.”
Approve a Lease Agreement executed by and between the City of Attleboro and Crown Castle (A Delaware Statutory Trust and a Subsidiary of T-Mobile) for rental of a site located on O'Donnell Drive (Site ID BS03XC528B2) for
To approve a Lease Agreement executed by and between the City of Attleboro and Crown Castle (A Delaware Statutory Trust and a Subsidiary of T-Mobile) for rental of a site located on O'Donnell Drive (Site ID BS03XC528B2) for the purpose of wireless communication devices as described herein
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve a Lease Agreement executed by and between the City of Attleboro and Crown Castle (A Delaware Statutory Trust and a Subsidiary of T-Mobile) for rental of a site located on O'Donnell Drive (Site ID BS03XC528B2) for the purpose of wireless communication devices as described herein.”
Accept this easement as shown on a plan entitled: "EASEMENT PLAN" 317 Bishop Street, Assessors Map 121, Lot 23 (Lot 1), Attleboro, Massachusetts, dated October 26, 2022, prepared by Brian J. Murphy, P.L.S, to maintain a
To accept this easement as shown on a plan entitled: "EASEMENT PLAN" 317 Bishop Street, Assessors Map 121, Lot 23 (Lot 1), Attleboro, Massachusetts, dated October 26, 2022, prepared by Brian J. Murphy, P.L.S, to maintain a rounding curve at the intersection of Bishop Street and Pike Avenue
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to accept this easement as shown on a plan entitled: "EASEMENT PLAN" 317 Bishop Street, Assessors Map 121, Lot 23 (Lot 1), Attleboro, Massachusetts, dated October 26, 2022, prepared by Brian J. Murphy, P.L.S, to maintain a rounding curve at the intersection of Bishop Street and Pike Avenue.”
Accept this easement as shown on a plan entitled: "EASEMENT PLAN OF LAND FOR THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO READ ST
To accept this easement as shown on a plan entitled: "EASEMENT PLAN OF LAND FOR THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO READ ST
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to accept this easement as shown on a plan entitled: "EASEMENT PLAN OF LAND FOR THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO READ ST.”
Appropriate $5,000.00 from Account 1000- 359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3563- 581025 Read Street Sidewalk Taking/Easement
To appropriate $5,000.00 from Account 1000- 359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3563- 581025 Read Street Sidewalk Taking/Easement
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to appropriate $5,000.00 from Account 1000- 359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3563- 581025 Read Street Sidewalk Taking/Easement.”
Approve the appointment of Susan P. Williams, 19 Brookwood Road, Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging
To approve the appointment of Susan P. Williams, 19 Brookwood Road, Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to approve the appointment of Susan P. Williams, 19 Brookwood Road, Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging.”
Approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Timothy Cook of the APD, regarding the number of officers needed to staff polling places
To approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Timothy Cook of the APD, regarding the number of officers needed to staff polling places
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent, DeSimone recused) to approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Timothy Cook of the APD, regarding the number of officers needed to staff polling places.”
Strike pending business related to item #20 from the November 15, 2022 communication which read: Section 16-11.12 Water Rates (amended 6/21/05, 6/20/06, 6/19/07, 6/10/08, 6/23/11, 6/25/2012, 6/23/16, 6/23/20, 6/17/21, 6/
To strike pending business related to item #20 from the November 15, 2022 communication which read: Section 16-11.12 Water Rates (amended 6/21/05, 6/20/06, 6/19/07, 6/10/08, 6/23/11, 6/25/2012, 6/23/16, 6/23/20, 6/17/21, 6/21/22) 16-11.12 For each meter set there shall be a minimum charge of twenty-five dollars and thirty cents ($25.30) for each three months
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to strike pending business related to item #20 from the November 15, 2022 communication which read: Section 16-11.12 Water Rates (amended 6/21/05, 6/20/06, 6/19/07, 6/10/08, 6/23/11, 6/25/2012, 6/23/16, 6/23/20, 6/17/21, 6/21/22) 16-11.12 For each meter set there shall be a minimum charge of twenty-five dollars and thirty cents ($25.30) for each three months.”
Add the following section to Ordinance 16: Section 16-11.12 Water Rates 16-11.12 For each meter set there shall be a minimum charge of twenty-seven dollars and fifty- five cents ($27.55) for each three months
To add the following section to Ordinance 16: Section 16-11.12 Water Rates 16-11.12 For each meter set there shall be a minimum charge of twenty-seven dollars and fifty- five cents ($27.55) for each three months
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to add the following section to Ordinance 16: Section 16-11.12 Water Rates 16-11.12 For each meter set there shall be a minimum charge of twenty-seven dollars and fifty- five cents ($27.55) for each three months.”
Ordinance Section 16-18 be removed in its entirety and replaced with the following: Section 16-18 Sewer Use Rate (amended 6/21/05, 6/20/06, 6/19/07, 6/10/08, 6/24/13, 9/16/14, 4/5/16, 6/23/20, 6/21/22) 16-18.1 A charge i
That ordinance Section 16-18 be removed in its entirety and replaced with the following: Section 16-18 Sewer Use Rate (amended 6/21/05, 6/20/06, 6/19/07, 6/10/08, 6/24/13, 9/16/14, 4/5/16, 6/23/20, 6/21/22) 16-18.1 A charge is hereby established for the use of the City's sewer system
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) that ordinance Section 16-18 be removed in its entirety and replaced with the following: Section 16-18 Sewer Use Rate (amended 6/21/05, 6/20/06, 6/19/07, 6/10/08, 6/24/13, 9/16/14, 4/5/16, 6/23/20, 6/21/22) 16-18.1 A charge is hereby established for the use of the City's sewer system.”
Rescind vote #14 of January 17, 23 certificate of vote as it was already voted on the January 3, 2023 certificate of vote
To rescind vote #14 of January 17, 23 certificate of vote as it was already voted on the January 3, 2023 certificate of vote
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to rescind vote #14 of January 17, 23 certificate of vote as it was already voted on the January 3, 2023 certificate of vote.”
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 New business was brought forward by Councilor Bennett and the Councilor DeSimone:
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 New business was brought forward by Councilor Bennett and the Councilor DeSimone:.”
Refer the following new business to Traffic and Transportation Committee and to the Traffic Study Commission: Evaluate current layout, safety signage, and conditions of crosswalks on Oakhill Ave near Hyman Fine school
To refer the following new business to Traffic and Transportation Committee and to the Traffic Study Commission: Evaluate current layout, safety signage, and conditions of crosswalks on Oakhill Ave near Hyman Fine school
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to refer the following new business to Traffic and Transportation Committee and to the Traffic Study Commission: Evaluate current layout, safety signage, and conditions of crosswalks on Oakhill Ave near Hyman Fine school.”
Refer the following for study and recommendation: That a senior citizen municipal parking fee waiver program be created by amending Section 10-7.2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Renumberin
To refer the following for study and recommendation: That a senior citizen municipal parking fee waiver program be created by amending Section 10-7.2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Renumbering existing Ordinance and adding: b. Senior citizen municipal parking fee waiver i. Parking in the North Main Street Parking Lot (Attleboro Library lot) shall be free for senior citizens who procure a sticker from the Attleboro Council on Aging and display same on their motor vehicle, provided, however, that the time limit restriction at that particular metered location shall be obeyed. ii
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Conti absent) to refer the following for study and recommendation: That a senior citizen municipal parking fee waiver program be created by amending Section 10-7.2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Renumbering existing Ordinance and adding: b. Senior citizen municipal parking fee waiver i. Parking in the North Main Street Parking Lot (Attleboro Library lot) shall be free for senior citizens who procure a sticker from the Attleboro Council on Aging and display same on their motor vehicle, provided, however, that the time limit restriction at that particular metered location shall be obeyed. ii.”
Adjourn at 8:42 PM
To adjourn at 8:42 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:42 PM.”
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