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April 4, 2023
16 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, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Kelly Bennett
Every vote, in order
Approve the records of March 21, 2023
To approve the records of March 21, 2023
From the minutes
“voted unanimously (Roll call) to approve the records of March 21, 2023.”
Public Works Committee
Authorize the expenditure of $1,204,645.61, and any other future grant amendments, into Fund 3108 (Chapter 90 Projects) for the purpose of funding Chapter 90 eligible projects as approved by the Massachusetts Department
To authorize the expenditure of $1,204,645.61, and any other future grant amendments, into Fund 3108 (Chapter 90 Projects) for the purpose of funding Chapter 90 eligible projects as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to authorize the expenditure of $1,204,645.61, and any other future grant amendments, into Fund 3108 (Chapter 90 Projects) for the purpose of funding Chapter 90 eligible projects as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).”
Rescind Vote #6 on March 7, 2023 to appropriate $24,000 from Water Enterprise Fund
To rescind Vote #6 on March 7, 2023 to appropriate $24,000 from Water Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to rescind Vote #6 on March 7, 2023 to appropriate $24,000 from Water Enterprise Fund.”
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
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
Authorize the Attleboro School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $4,857.24 from FY22 NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT DEPT Reason RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $458.00 COELHO No PO was encumbered RICK'S MUSIC
To authorize the Attleboro School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $4,857.24 from FY22 NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT DEPT Reason RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $458.00 COELHO No PO was encumbered RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $60.00 COELHO No PO was encumbered RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $67.89 COELHO No PO was encumbered HENRY SCHEIN $255.00 CTE FY22 PO was closed prematurely HENRY SCHEIN $833.75 CTE FY22 PO was closed prematurely UMASS MEDICAL $3,182.60 SPED FY22 PO wasn't encumbered for enough TOTAL $4,857.24 Chair Kobus of the IT & Infrastructure Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to authorize the Attleboro School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $4,857.24 from FY22 NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT DEPT Reason RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $458.00 COELHO No PO was encumbered RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $60.00 COELHO No PO was encumbered RICK'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS $67.89 COELHO No PO was encumbered HENRY SCHEIN $255.00 CTE FY22 PO was closed prematurely HENRY SCHEIN $833.75 CTE FY22 PO was closed prematurely UMASS MEDICAL $3,182.60 SPED FY22 PO wasn't encumbered for enough TOTAL $4,857.24 Chair Kobus of the IT & Infrastructure Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Accept the donation of six (6) Acer Rubrum (Red Maple) trees valued at approximately $215 each, for a total of $1,290.00 from developer Mr
To accept the donation of six (6) Acer Rubrum (Red Maple) trees valued at approximately $215 each, for a total of $1,290.00 from developer Mr
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to accept the donation of six (6) Acer Rubrum (Red Maple) trees valued at approximately $215 each, for a total of $1,290.00 from developer Mr.”
Transfer $31,000 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following to cover the remainder of FY23: $20,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance H
To transfer $31,000 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following to cover the remainder of FY23: $20,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $11,000.00 to Account 6100-517125 (Water Enterprise Fund - HMO 500) Personnel
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to transfer $31,000 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following to cover the remainder of FY23: $20,000.00 to Account 6100-517120 (Water Enterprise Fund - Health Insurance HMO) $11,000.00 to Account 6100-517125 (Water Enterprise Fund - HMO 500) Personnel.”
Approve the appointment of Melinda J. Kwart, 384 South Main Street, as a member of the Planning Board to fill an unexpired term
To approve the appointment of Melinda J. Kwart, 384 South Main Street, as a member of the Planning Board to fill an unexpired term
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to approve the appointment of Melinda J. Kwart, 384 South Main Street, as a member of the Planning Board to fill an unexpired term.”
Approve the MOA for the 2022-2023 winter season between the City and Local #1144 Laborers Union and approve the appropriation of $54,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government
To approve the MOA for the 2022-2023 winter season between the City and Local #1144 Laborers Union and approve the appropriation of $54,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14231000-519921 (Snow/Ice Removal - Snow Participation)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to approve the MOA for the 2022-2023 winter season between the City and Local #1144 Laborers Union and approve the appropriation of $54,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 14231000-519921 (Snow/Ice Removal - Snow Participation).”
Amend Article XVI - Uniform and Clothing Allowances as described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees to add the Deputy Building Inspector and Solid Waste Manager
To amend Article XVI - Uniform and Clothing Allowances as described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees to add the Deputy Building Inspector and Solid Waste Manager
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to amend Article XVI - Uniform and Clothing Allowances as described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees to add the Deputy Building Inspector and Solid Waste Manager.”
Amend Sec 3-1.1, Building, by inserting the following position: "In addition, in the Mayor's discretion, the Mayor may add to the Inspector of Buildings' duties the management of facilities maintenance and repair issues
To amend Sec 3-1.1, Building, by inserting the following position: "In addition, in the Mayor's discretion, the Mayor may add to the Inspector of Buildings' duties the management of facilities maintenance and repair issues for City-owned buildings, in which case the position of Inspector of Buildings shall be titled the "Inspector of Buildings and City Facilities Manager" and classified in the manner and on the terms set forth in the Classification Plan." Chair Blais, of the Public Safety Committee, brought forward the following votes:
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to amend Sec 3-1.1, Building, by inserting the following position: "In addition, in the Mayor's discretion, the Mayor may add to the Inspector of Buildings' duties the management of facilities maintenance and repair issues for City-owned buildings, in which case the position of Inspector of Buildings shall be titled the "Inspector of Buildings and City Facilities Manager" and classified in the manner and on the terms set forth in the Classification Plan." Chair Blais, of the Public Safety Committee, brought forward the following votes:.”
Appropriate $24,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-515040 (Police - Professional Training) to pay Field Training Officers stipends per the union c
To appropriate $24,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-515040 (Police - Professional Training) to pay Field Training Officers stipends per the union contract
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to appropriate $24,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-515040 (Police - Professional Training) to pay Field Training Officers stipends per the union contract.”
Appropriate $80,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-513000 (Police - Overtime)for overtime funds due to 26 patrol officer vacancies
To appropriate $80,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-513000 (Police - Overtime)for overtime funds due to 26 patrol officer vacancies
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to appropriate $80,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Account 12101000-513000 (Police - Overtime)for overtime funds due to 26 patrol officer vacancies.”
Authorize expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to the Attleboro Fire Department from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Age
To authorize expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to the Attleboro Fire Department from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in the amount of $20,150.00
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to authorize expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to the Attleboro Fire Department from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in the amount of $20,150.00.”
Rescind the following vote from March 21, 2023: FROM THE DOCKET OF APRIL 4, 2023: (5.)Voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on April 18, 2023 regarding the request that the Municipal Council accept the enclosed list
To rescind the following vote from March 21, 2023: FROM THE DOCKET OF APRIL 4, 2023: (5.)Voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on April 18, 2023 regarding the request that the Municipal Council accept the enclosed list of 66 streets as public ways - a combined length of 42,290.61 + feet, 8.01+miles
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett absent) to rescind the following vote from March 21, 2023: FROM THE DOCKET OF APRIL 4, 2023: (5.)Voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on April 18, 2023 regarding the request that the Municipal Council accept the enclosed list of 66 streets as public ways - a combined length of 42,290.61 + feet, 8.01+miles.”
Adjourn at 8:50 PM
To adjourn at 8:50 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:50 PM.”
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