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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

February 21, 2023

38 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, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the records from the following meetings: December 13 and 20, 2022 - January 3 and 17, 2023 - and February 7, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the records from the following meetings: December 13 and 20, 2022 - January 3 and 17, 2023 - and February 7, 2023

From the minutes

“voted unanimously to approve the records from the following meetings: December 13 and 20, 2022 - January 3 and 17, 2023 - and February 7, 2023.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend to the Municipal Council to reject all of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to the regulation of marijuana businesses that were the subject of the joint public hearing held on January 17,

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To recommend to the Municipal Council to reject all of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to the regulation of marijuana businesses that were the subject of the joint public hearing held on January 17, 2023

From the minutes

“voted unanimously to recommend to the Municipal Council to reject all of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to the regulation of marijuana businesses that were the subject of the joint public hearing held on January 17, 2023.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Public Works Committee

Approve the "Intermunicipal Agreement by and between the Town of Mansfield and the City of Attleboro for Municipal Water Service in certain portions of Mansfield, Massachusetts"

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the "Intermunicipal Agreement by and between the Town of Mansfield and the City of Attleboro for Municipal Water Service in certain portions of Mansfield, Massachusetts"

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the "Intermunicipal Agreement by and between the Town of Mansfield and the City of Attleboro for Municipal Water Service in certain portions of Mansfield, Massachusetts".”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appropriate $112,159.96 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-553150 (Water Enterprise Fund - Water Meters) for meters, fittings, supplies and one new set of meter reading e

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $112,159.96 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-553150 (Water Enterprise Fund - Water Meters) for meters, fittings, supplies and one new set of meter reading equipment

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $112,159.96 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-553150 (Water Enterprise Fund - Water Meters) for meters, fittings, supplies and one new set of meter reading equipment.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appropriate $65,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-521006 (Water Enterprise Fund - Sewer Services) to replenish funds used in various accounts for emergency work,

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $65,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-521006 (Water Enterprise Fund - Sewer Services) to replenish funds used in various accounts for emergency work, increased costs in CDL training, well maintenance and vehicle maintenance

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $65,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-521006 (Water Enterprise Fund - Sewer Services) to replenish funds used in various accounts for emergency work, increased costs in CDL training, well maintenance and vehicle maintenance.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appropriate $100,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-582516 (Water Enterprise Fund - Plant Improvement) to fund the replacement of traveling screens at the West Str

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $100,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-582516 (Water Enterprise Fund - Plant Improvement) to fund the replacement of traveling screens at the West Street Plant

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $100,000.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-582516 (Water Enterprise Fund - Plant Improvement) to fund the replacement of traveling screens at the West Street Plant.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve $2,125.00 to be used towards the increased cost of the Smithco Lawn Sweeper, once the Ferris stand on leaf blower is purchased at a price less than originally quoted

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve $2,125.00 to be used towards the increased cost of the Smithco Lawn Sweeper, once the Ferris stand on leaf blower is purchased at a price less than originally quoted

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve $2,125.00 to be used towards the increased cost of the Smithco Lawn Sweeper, once the Ferris stand on leaf blower is purchased at a price less than originally quoted.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Transfer $3,900.00 from Account 1124100-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) for the increased cost of the Smithco Lawn Sweeper

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $3,900.00 from Account 1124100-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) for the increased cost of the Smithco Lawn Sweeper

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $3,900.00 from Account 1124100-578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 16501000-585040 (Park - Equipment) for the increased cost of the Smithco Lawn Sweeper.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Transfer $8,115.47 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Ground) to purchase fertilizer, lime and pesticides for the remainder of FY23

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $8,115.47 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Ground) to purchase fertilizer, lime and pesticides for the remainder of FY23

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $8,115.47 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Ground) to purchase fertilizer, lime and pesticides for the remainder of FY23.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Transfer $8,000.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to Account 16501000-524230 (Park - Vehicle Maintenance) to repair the fuel system on the bucket truck and install an aluminum truck bed on a pickup

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $8,000.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to Account 16501000-524230 (Park - Vehicle Maintenance) to repair the fuel system on the bucket truck and install an aluminum truck bed on a pickup truck

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $8,000.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to Account 16501000-524230 (Park - Vehicle Maintenance) to repair the fuel system on the bucket truck and install an aluminum truck bed on a pickup truck.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appropriate $21,932.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000- 548010 (Public Works - Gasoline Fuel)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $21,932.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000- 548010 (Public Works - Gasoline Fuel)

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $21,932.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000- 548010 (Public Works - Gasoline Fuel).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appropriate $62,835.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000- 548011 (Public Works - Diesel Fuel)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $62,835.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000- 548011 (Public Works - Diesel Fuel)

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $62,835.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14201000- 548011 (Public Works - Diesel Fuel).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Finance Committee

Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a state legislative appropriation (1599-6090) in the FY23 Economic Development Bill to perform an Industrial Development Strategy

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a state legislative appropriation (1599-6090) in the FY23 Economic Development Bill to perform an Industrial Development Strategy

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a state legislative appropriation (1599-6090) in the FY23 Economic Development Bill to perform an Industrial Development Strategy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Transfer $5,160.00 from Account 11411000-530895 (Assessor - Legal Services) to Account 11411000-558110 (Assessor - Subscriptions) for a 12- month subscription to CoStar beginning March 1, 2023

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $5,160.00 from Account 11411000-530895 (Assessor - Legal Services) to Account 11411000-558110 (Assessor - Subscriptions) for a 12- month subscription to CoStar beginning March 1, 2023

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $5,160.00 from Account 11411000-530895 (Assessor - Legal Services) to Account 11411000-558110 (Assessor - Subscriptions) for a 12- month subscription to CoStar beginning March 1, 2023.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Authorize the City to expend $2,500,000.00 of ARPA Revenue Replacement funds on costs associated with the Attleboro-Pawtucket Emergency Water Interconnection project

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To authorize the City to expend $2,500,000.00 of ARPA Revenue Replacement funds on costs associated with the Attleboro-Pawtucket Emergency Water Interconnection project

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the City to expend $2,500,000.00 of ARPA Revenue Replacement funds on costs associated with the Attleboro-Pawtucket Emergency Water Interconnection project.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the FY23 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant through the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) on beha

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the FY23 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant through the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) on behalf of the Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (EOAF) of a maximum amount of $87,000.00 to bring the city's signage into ADA compliance

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the FY23 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant through the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) on behalf of the Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (EOAF) of a maximum amount of $87,000.00 to bring the city's signage into ADA compliance.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for purchase of various ARPA-eligible Wastewater equipment to include VACTOR Sewer

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for purchase of various ARPA-eligible Wastewater equipment to include VACTOR Sewer truck, Water Booster System and two generators, including installation

The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays to accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for purchase of various ARPA-eligible Wastewater equipment to include VACTOR Sewer truck, Water Booster System and two generators, including installation.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appropriate $195,843.41 from General Fund Undesignated Free Cash account 1000-359000 to Fund 2421 COVID FEMA Fund to cover COVID related emergency expenses not covered by the COVID FEMA grant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $195,843.41 from General Fund Undesignated Free Cash account 1000-359000 to Fund 2421 COVID FEMA Fund to cover COVID related emergency expenses not covered by the COVID FEMA grant

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $195,843.41 from General Fund Undesignated Free Cash account 1000-359000 to Fund 2421 COVID FEMA Fund to cover COVID related emergency expenses not covered by the COVID FEMA grant.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF OCTOBER 4, 2022: Request for the Treasurer, Auditor and VP of Finance appear in front of the Finance Committee on September 27, 2022 for updates Chair Bennett of the Traffic and T

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF OCTOBER 4, 2022: Request for the Treasurer, Auditor and VP of Finance appear in front of the Finance Committee on September 27, 2022 for updates Chair Bennett of the Traffic and Transportation Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF OCTOBER 4, 2022: Request for the Treasurer, Auditor and VP of Finance appear in front of the Finance Committee on September 27, 2022 for updates Chair Bennett of the Traffic and Transportation Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Appropriate $34,856.08 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $14,800.00 to Account 12101000-532012 (Police - Academy Tuition) $4,668.60 to Account 12010000-55

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $34,856.08 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $14,800.00 to Account 12101000-532012 (Police - Academy Tuition) $4,668.60 to Account 12010000-558208 (Police - Supply) $10,000.00 to Account 12101000-558310 (Police - Uniforms) $5,387.48 to Account 12101000-530104 (Police - Medical Consultation)

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $34,856.08 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to the following: $14,800.00 to Account 12101000-532012 (Police - Academy Tuition) $4,668.60 to Account 12010000-558208 (Police - Supply) $10,000.00 to Account 12101000-558310 (Police - Uniforms) $5,387.48 to Account 12101000-530104 (Police - Medical Consultation).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Appropriate $126,519.20 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000- 511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds used to make an earned time payment t

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appropriate $126,519.20 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000- 511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds used to make an earned time payment to an employee who retired

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $126,519.20 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to Account 12201000- 511000 (Fire - Salaries and Wages) to replenish funds used to make an earned time payment to an employee who retired.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Replenish funds used to purchase uniforms for five (5) recruit firefighters and one (1) civilian dispatcher and transfer $2,700.00 from Account 12201000-587385 (Fire - Retrofit Lights) to Account 12201000-558211 (Fire -

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To replenish funds used to purchase uniforms for five (5) recruit firefighters and one (1) civilian dispatcher and transfer $2,700.00 from Account 12201000-587385 (Fire - Retrofit Lights) to Account 12201000-558211 (Fire - Scott Air Pac)

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to replenish funds used to purchase uniforms for five (5) recruit firefighters and one (1) civilian dispatcher and transfer $2,700.00 from Account 12201000-587385 (Fire - Retrofit Lights) to Account 12201000-558211 (Fire - Scott Air Pac).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the following loan order: ORDERED: That Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping an Ambulance; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasur

Minutes, page 8

Adopt loan orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the following loan order: ORDERED: That Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping an Ambulance; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000.00) 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 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following loan order: ORDERED: That Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000.00) be appropriated for the cost of purchasing and equipping an Ambulance; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000.00) 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Fire Department regarding the receipt of the FY2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant and the FY2023 Senior SAFE Grant from

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Fire Department regarding the receipt of the FY2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant and the FY2023 Senior SAFE Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $7,958.00

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Fire Department regarding the receipt of the FY2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant and the FY2023 Senior SAFE Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $7,958.00.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Amend Ordinance 6-5 Fire Prevention Fee Schedule, by removing the following row under Flammable/Combustible Materials and Hazardous Materials Permits: (Row 1) - Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Gases or Solids

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To amend Ordinance 6-5 Fire Prevention Fee Schedule, by removing the following row under Flammable/Combustible Materials and Hazardous Materials Permits: (Row 1) - Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Gases or Solids Permit (annual) $50.00 Chair Holmes, of the It & Infrastructure Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to amend Ordinance 6-5 Fire Prevention Fee Schedule, by removing the following row under Flammable/Combustible Materials and Hazardous Materials Permits: (Row 1) - Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Gases or Solids Permit (annual) $50.00 Chair Holmes, of the It & Infrastructure Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve a 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 13 copiers to be deployed throughout the Attleboro School District

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve a 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 13 copiers to be deployed throughout the Attleboro School District

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve a 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 13 copiers to be deployed throughout the Attleboro School District.”

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Approve a 36-month lease and service agreement between the City of Attleboro and Axion Business Technologies for a Toshiba 2520AC copier

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve a 36-month lease and service agreement between the City of Attleboro and Axion Business Technologies for a Toshiba 2520AC copier

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve a 36-month lease and service agreement between the City of Attleboro and Axion Business Technologies for a Toshiba 2520AC copier.”

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Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the award of the Attleboro Cultural Council FY23 allocation from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $37,900.00 with no matching requ

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the award of the Attleboro Cultural Council FY23 allocation from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $37,900.00 with no matching requirement

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the award of the Attleboro Cultural Council FY23 allocation from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the amount of $37,900.00 with no matching requirement.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Attleboro Crossing Guards Association MOA for fiscal years 2024-2026

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the Attleboro Crossing Guards Association MOA for fiscal years 2024-2026

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Attleboro Crossing Guards Association MOA for fiscal years 2024-2026.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Add a Grade 6 Assistant Director of Recreation to the Exempt Classification Plan

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To add a Grade 6 Assistant Director of Recreation to the Exempt Classification Plan

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to add a Grade 6 Assistant Director of Recreation to the Exempt Classification Plan.”

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Transfer $18,573.62 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Transfer) to Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting - Salary and Wage Full Time) to begin the hiring process of an Assistant City Auditor in FY23. ,

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To transfer $18,573.62 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Transfer) to Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting - Salary and Wage Full Time) to begin the hiring process of an Assistant City Auditor in FY23. , Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $18,573.62 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Transfer) to Account 11351000-511000 (Accounting - Salary and Wage Full Time) to begin the hiring process of an Assistant City Auditor in FY23. , Attleboro to fill an expired term on the Council on Aging.”

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Approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Timothy Cook of the APD, regarding the number of officers needed to staff polling places

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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.”

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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/

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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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

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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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

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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Rescind vote #14 of January 17, 23 certificate of vote as it was already voted on the January 3, 2023 certificate of vote

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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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)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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:.”

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Refer the following new business to Traffic and Transportation Committee and to the Traffic Study Commission: The council voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:20 PM

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the following new business to Traffic and Transportation Committee and to the Traffic Study Commission: The council voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:20 PM

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: The council voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:20 PM.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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