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March 21, 2023
16 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, James J. DiLisio, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Richard J. Conti, Ty Waterman
Every vote, in order
Approve the records of March 7, 2023
To approve the records of March 7, 2023
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to approve the records of March 7, 2023.”
Recess in order to enter a Finance Committee meeting
To recess in order to enter a Finance Committee meeting
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to recess in order to enter a Finance Committee meeting.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair the 2014 Ford - F350
To transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair the 2014 Ford - F350
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair the 2014 Ford - F350.”
Transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to purchase a replacement seat and rope for the Brigg's Playgrou
To transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to purchase a replacement seat and rope for the Brigg's Playground zip line and saucer
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to purchase a replacement seat and rope for the Brigg's Playground zip line and saucer.”
Traffic Committee
Hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill the unexpired At-Large Councilor position vacated by Cathleen DeSimone, in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as amended
To hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill the unexpired At-Large Councilor position vacated by Cathleen DeSimone, in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as amended
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill the unexpired At-Large Councilor position vacated by Cathleen DeSimone, in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as amended.”
Finance Committee
Approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated for the designing, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with the remodeling, r
To approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated for the designing, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with the remodeling, reconstructing and making of extraordinary repairs to the roof and windows at Willett Elementary School, located at 32 Watson Ave in Attleboro, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"); that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this Project."
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated for the designing, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with the remodeling, reconstructing and making of extraordinary repairs to the roof and windows at Willett Elementary School, located at 32 Watson Ave in Attleboro, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"); that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this Project.".”
Appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project and further to transfer $125,000 from 3568-599000 (COA Feasibility Study- Other Financing Uses) to 3433- 4
To appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project and further to transfer $125,000 from 3568-599000 (COA Feasibility Study- Other Financing Uses) to 3433- 499000 (Willett Roof Project - Other Finance Sources)
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project and further to transfer $125,000 from 3568-599000 (COA Feasibility Study- Other Financing Uses) to 3433- 499000 (Willett Roof Project - Other Finance Sources).”
Accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law text books and six (6) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Procedure text books from Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., with an approximate value of $1,680.00 to
To accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law text books and six (6) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Procedure text books from Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., with an approximate value of $1,680.00 to the Attleboro Police Department
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law text books and six (6) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Procedure text books from Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., with an approximate value of $1,680.00 to the Attleboro Police Department.”
Declare the following COA printers as surplus and available for disposition: PRINTER CONDITION HP Office Jet 4690 Inoperable HP Jet Pro 6978 Inoperable HP Desk Jet 1112 Inoperable
To declare the following COA printers as surplus and available for disposition: PRINTER CONDITION HP Office Jet 4690 Inoperable HP Jet Pro 6978 Inoperable HP Desk Jet 1112 Inoperable
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to declare the following COA printers as surplus and available for disposition: PRINTER CONDITION HP Office Jet 4690 Inoperable HP Jet Pro 6978 Inoperable HP Desk Jet 1112 Inoperable.”
Declare the following COA furniture as surplus and available for disposition: Chair #1 Qty of 1 Wood Frame - Maroon Cushioning Chair #3 Qty of 18 Metal Frame - Blue Padding Chair #4 Qty of 4 Wood Frame - Blue Cushioning
To declare the following COA furniture as surplus and available for disposition: Chair #1 Qty of 1 Wood Frame - Maroon Cushioning Chair #3 Qty of 18 Metal Frame - Blue Padding Chair #4 Qty of 4 Wood Frame - Blue Cushioning Desk Qty of 1 Metal Frame - Wood Top - 2 Drawer Page 7 of 9
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to declare the following COA furniture as surplus and available for disposition: Chair #1 Qty of 1 Wood Frame - Maroon Cushioning Chair #3 Qty of 18 Metal Frame - Blue Padding Chair #4 Qty of 4 Wood Frame - Blue Cushioning Desk Qty of 1 Metal Frame - Wood Top - 2 Drawer.”
Declare the following Recreation Vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: MAKE/MODEL MILEAGE VIN# CONDITION 2003 Ford Ranger 105,637 1FTZR11E53TA32734 Very Poor
To declare the following Recreation Vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: MAKE/MODEL MILEAGE VIN# CONDITION 2003 Ford Ranger 105,637 1FTZR11E53TA32734 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 7 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Waterman absent) to declare the following Recreation Vehicle as surplus and available for disposition: MAKE/MODEL MILEAGE VIN# CONDITION 2003 Ford Ranger 105,637 1FTZR11E53TA32734 Very Poor.”
Declare the following Park and Forestry vehicles/equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QTY
To declare the following Park and Forestry vehicles/equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QTY
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to declare the following Park and Forestry vehicles/equipment as surplus and available for disposition: QTY.”
Strike the July 19, 2022 request to transfer $100,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer that $100,000
To strike the July 19, 2022 request to transfer $100,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer that $100,000 from Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) to Account 3572 - 499600 (Highland Pavilion - Transfer from General Fund)
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously to strike the July 19, 2022 request to transfer $100,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer that $100,000 from Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) to Account 3572 - 499600 (Highland Pavilion - Transfer from General Fund).”
Declare the Academy Building located at 28 Sanford Street, specifically Plat 31, Lot 19C, as surplus and available for disposition
To declare the Academy Building located at 28 Sanford Street, specifically Plat 31, Lot 19C, as surplus and available for disposition
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to declare the Academy Building located at 28 Sanford Street, specifically Plat 31, Lot 19C, as surplus and available for disposition.”
Transfer $1,750.00 from Account 13001000- 519110 (Education - Allowance Clothing) to Account 13001000-558310 (Education - Uniforms) for new crossing guard's uniforms
To transfer $1,750.00 from Account 13001000- 519110 (Education - Allowance Clothing) to Account 13001000-558310 (Education - Uniforms) for new crossing guard's uniforms
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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to transfer $1,750.00 from Account 13001000- 519110 (Education - Allowance Clothing) to Account 13001000-558310 (Education - Uniforms) for new crossing guard's uniforms.”
Adjourn at 8:17 PM
To adjourn at 8:17 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:17 PM.”
From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.
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