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March 7, 2023
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Laura Dee Dolan, Richard J. Conti, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Todd M. Kobus, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Cathleen DeSimone
Every vote, in order
Approve the records from February 21, 2023
To approve the records from February 21, 2023
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to approve the records from February 21, 2023.”
Suspend the rules with 7 yeas - 0 nays
To suspend the rules with 7 yeas - 0 nays
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to suspend the rules with 7 yeas - 0 nays.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $13,700.00 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to the following accounts to fund the rest of FY23: $ 4,000.00 16301000-521020 Lights & Power $ 2,000.00 16301000-530101 Professional Service
To transfer $13,700.00 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to the following accounts to fund the rest of FY23: $ 4,000.00 16301000-521020 Lights & Power $ 2,000.00 16301000-530101 Professional Services $ 200.00 16301000-542010 Office Supplies Page 4 of 8 $ 7,500.00 16301000-546012 Rec Grounds
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $13,700.00 from Account 16301000-511000 (Recreation - Salary & Wages) to the following accounts to fund the rest of FY23: $ 4,000.00 16301000-521020 Lights & Power $ 2,000.00 16301000-530101 Professional Services $ 200.00 16301000-542010 Office Supplies.”
(Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to 16501000 -530101 (Park - Professional Services) to fund police details needed for tree removals throughout the city,
To (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to 16501000 -530101 (Park - Professional Services) to fund police details needed for tree removals throughout the city, port-o-john cleaning and geese abatement services at Judy Robbins Park
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays to (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to 16501000 -530101 (Park - Professional Services) to fund police details needed for tree removals throughout the city, port-o-john cleaning and geese abatement services at Judy Robbins Park.”
(Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments: 12-6 Inclusive municipal playgrounds Section 1. Purpose
To (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments: 12-6 Inclusive municipal playgrounds Section 1. Purpose
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays to (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments: 12-6 Inclusive municipal playgrounds Section 1. Purpose.”
Finance Committee
Authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $5,809.29 as listed below: Groden Network $375.09 Hub Technical $62.20 Page 5 of 8 Lifespan School Solutions $5,372.00
To authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $5,809.29 as listed below: Groden Network $375.09 Hub Technical $62.20 Page 5 of 8 Lifespan School Solutions $5,372.00
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to authorize the School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $5,809.29 as listed below: Groden Network $375.09 Hub Technical $62.20.”
Appropriate $24,000 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Transfer) to the following accounts to provide extra funds needed for FY23: $13,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Hea
To appropriate $24,000 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Transfer) to the following accounts to provide extra funds needed for FY23: $13,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $11,000.00 to Account 6100-517125 (Water Enterprise Fund - HMO 500)
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to appropriate $24,000 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Transfer) to the following accounts to provide extra funds needed for FY23: $13,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $11,000.00 to Account 6100-517125 (Water Enterprise Fund - HMO 500).”
Appropriate $25,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-517240 (Treasurer-Medicare Tax) for funds to pay the Medtax for non-school and non- enterprise
To appropriate $25,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-517240 (Treasurer-Medicare Tax) for funds to pay the Medtax for non-school and non- enterprise employees
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to appropriate $25,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-517240 (Treasurer-Medicare Tax) for funds to pay the Medtax for non-school and non- enterprise employees.”
Appropriate $40,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) to pay attorney fees for the remainder of FY23
To appropriate $40,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) to pay attorney fees for the remainder of FY23
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to appropriate $40,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 11451000-530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) to pay attorney fees for the remainder of FY23.”
Transfer $2,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) to contract with an arbitrage rebate and refunding specialist
To transfer $2,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) to contract with an arbitrage rebate and refunding specialist
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $2,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530101 (Treasurer - Professional Services) to contract with an arbitrage rebate and refunding specialist.”
Transfer $4,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following accounts for the balance of FY23: $1,000 to Account 11331000-534030 (Budget & Administration - Online Services) $3,
To transfer $4,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following accounts for the balance of FY23: $1,000 to Account 11331000-534030 (Budget & Administration - Online Services) $3,000 to Account 11331000-558010 (Budget & Administration - Data Processing) Vice Chair Conti of the Zoning and Land Use Committee brought forward the following vote:
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $4,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following accounts for the balance of FY23: $1,000 to Account 11331000-534030 (Budget & Administration - Online Services) $3,000 to Account 11331000-558010 (Budget & Administration - Data Processing) Vice Chair Conti of the Zoning and Land Use Committee brought forward the following vote:.”
Accept the following street: pursuant to §16-2.2 of the REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO, as amended, to layout a portion of Dale Court (length of 280.21 feet, from STA 2+41.37 to STA 5+21.58) as a public way
To accept the following street: pursuant to §16-2.2 of the REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO, as amended, to layout a portion of Dale Court (length of 280.21 feet, from STA 2+41.37 to STA 5+21.58) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN DALE COURT EXTENSION, ATTLEBORO, MA", dated June 6, 2021, revised through August 23, 2021, prepared by Lucas E. Klim, R.L.S. and Todd Pilling, R.P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to accept the following street: pursuant to §16-2.2 of the REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO, as amended, to layout a portion of Dale Court (length of 280.21 feet, from STA 2+41.37 to STA 5+21.58) as a public way and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAN DALE COURT EXTENSION, ATTLEBORO, MA", dated June 6, 2021, revised through August 23, 2021, prepared by Lucas E. Klim, R.L.S. and Todd Pilling, R.P.E., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”
Strike the following: I entertain a motion to amend Section 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances, Isolated Stop Signs, by adding Eastbound drivers on Jefferson Street at Fifth Street
To strike the following: I entertain a motion to amend Section 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances, Isolated Stop Signs, by adding Eastbound drivers on Jefferson Street at Fifth Street
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to strike the following: I entertain a motion to amend Section 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances, Isolated Stop Signs, by adding Eastbound drivers on Jefferson Street at Fifth Street.”
Strike the following: Page 6 of 8 We received a letter expressing concern from Juliet Teizeira of Hanish Road regarding Snell St. traffic light removal
To strike the following: Page 6 of 8 We received a letter expressing concern from Juliet Teizeira of Hanish Road regarding Snell St. traffic light removal
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to strike the following:.”
Strike the following: A request to review the traffic and speeding patterns of widely used cut thru streets in South Attleboro, specifically Mendon Road and Carleton Street (Reynolds) Vice Chair Bennett of the Ordinances
To strike the following: A request to review the traffic and speeding patterns of widely used cut thru streets in South Attleboro, specifically Mendon Road and Carleton Street (Reynolds) Vice Chair Bennett of the Ordinances Committee called for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to strike the following: A request to review the traffic and speeding patterns of widely used cut thru streets in South Attleboro, specifically Mendon Road and Carleton Street (Reynolds) Vice Chair Bennett of the Ordinances Committee called for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Ordinances Committee
Appropriate $34,856.08 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund time
To appropriate $34,856.08 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund time
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $34,856.08 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund time.”
Accept the generous donation from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, of a black 2020 Ford Expedition, 4WD, Platinum Edition to the Attleboro Police Department
To accept the generous donation from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, of a black 2020 Ford Expedition, 4WD, Platinum Edition to the Attleboro Police Department
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to accept the generous donation from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, of a black 2020 Ford Expedition, 4WD, Platinum Edition to the Attleboro Police Department.”
Declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in value: YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 1989 International S16000 1HTLAZPP1KH670004 Very Poor 1997 GMC Sierra 1GDHK34F1VF052251 Very Poor 1970 Mueller 6cf Cement
To declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in value: YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 1989 International S16000 1HTLAZPP1KH670004 Very Poor 1997 GMC Sierra 1GDHK34F1VF052251 Very Poor 1970 Mueller 6cf Cement Mixer 7750.7 Very Poor 2000 Stone 4cf Mortar Mixer 172010195 Very Poor 1999 Graco Linelazer 1 Paint Machine GM3500-GC01 Very Poor 2001 Graco Linelazer 2 Paint Machine GM3900-QX52 Very Poor
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 (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in value: YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 1989 International S16000 1HTLAZPP1KH670004 Very Poor 1997 GMC Sierra 1GDHK34F1VF052251 Very Poor 1970 Mueller 6cf Cement Mixer 7750.7 Very Poor 2000 Stone 4cf Mortar Mixer 172010195 Very Poor 1999 Graco Linelazer 1 Paint Machine GM3500-GC01 Very Poor 2001 Graco Linelazer 2 Paint Machine GM3900-QX52 Very Poor.”
Declare the following items from the Water Department as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 2010 Ford Ranger 1FTKR1EE7APA04211 Bed a
To declare the following items from the Water Department as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 2010 Ford Ranger 1FTKR1EE7APA04211 Bed and Body Rot
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to declare the following items from the Water Department as surplus and available for disposition: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION CONDITION 200 Water Meters Used YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 2010 Ford Ranger 1FTKR1EE7APA04211 Bed and Body Rot.”
Declare the following Police Department file systems as surplus and available for disposition: Description &Model Serial Number Condition Kardex Laketriever Series 80, Model LK-S80M 24817 Poor Kardex Laketriever Series 8
To declare the following Police Department file systems as surplus and available for disposition: Description &Model Serial Number Condition Kardex Laketriever Series 80, Model LK-S80M 24817 Poor Kardex Laketriever Series 80, Model LK-S80M 24818 Poor Page 7 of 8 ACME Rotary file storage cabinet, 84"h x 36"w x 26"d N/A Poor ACME Rotary file storage cabinet, 84"h x 36"w x 26"d N/A Poor Chair Angelo of the Personnel, Veterans and Human Services Committee asked for a meeting at the next available time
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to declare the following Police Department file systems as surplus and available for disposition: Description &Model Serial Number Condition Kardex Laketriever Series 80, Model LK-S80M 24817 Poor Kardex Laketriever Series 80, Model LK-S80M 24818 Poor.”
Special Committee
Adopt the following language in section 2 of the Senior Tax Abatement Program: Amount of Abatement: A person who participates in the Senior Tax Abatement program will be entitled to a maximum tax abatement of $1,000 in e
To adopt the following language in section 2 of the Senior Tax Abatement Program: Amount of Abatement: A person who participates in the Senior Tax Abatement program will be entitled to a maximum tax abatement of $1,000 in exchange for hours worked for the city; the maximum number of hours will be determined based upon the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rate
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to adopt the following language in section 2 of the Senior Tax Abatement Program: Amount of Abatement: A person who participates in the Senior Tax Abatement program will be entitled to a maximum tax abatement of $1,000 in exchange for hours worked for the city; the maximum number of hours will be determined based upon the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rate.”
Adjourn at 9:20 PM
To adjourn at 9:20 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:20 PM.”
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