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June 6, 2023
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Works Committee
Hold a public hearing on June 13, 2023 in place of June 20, 2023 for the following loan order: Public Hearing to discuss the following loan order: ORDERED: that Three Million Five Hundred Thousand ($3,500,000.00) is appr
To hold a public hearing on June 13, 2023 in place of June 20, 2023 for the following loan order: Public Hearing to discuss the following loan order: ORDERED: that Three Million Five Hundred Thousand ($3,500,000.00) is appropriated for the design, permitting, bidding, construction and construction oversight costs associated of the temporary PFAS treatment facility located at the Wading River Plant, located at 250 Balcolm Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, including all costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Three Million Five Hundred Thousand ($3,500,000.00) under section 8(4) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other necessary or convenient to carry out this Project
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to hold a public hearing on June 13, 2023 in place of June 20, 2023 for the following loan order: Public Hearing to discuss the following loan order: ORDERED: that Three Million Five Hundred Thousand ($3,500,000.00) is appropriated for the design, permitting, bidding, construction and construction oversight costs associated of the temporary PFAS treatment facility located at the Wading River Plant, located at 250 Balcolm Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, including all costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Three Million Five Hundred Thousand ($3,500,000.00) under section 8(4) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other necessary or convenient to carry out this Project.”
Appropriate $35,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-584073 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Filter Press Pump)
To appropriate $35,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-584073 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Filter Press Pump)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $35,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-584073 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Filter Press Pump).”
Transfer $14.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance)
To transfer $14.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $14.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance).”
Authorize the City to expend $131,900 of City ARPA funds for the Wading River Permanent Facility
To authorize the City to expend $131,900 of City ARPA funds for the Wading River Permanent Facility
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the City to expend $131,900 of City ARPA funds for the Wading River Permanent Facility.”
Finance Committee
Approve the transfer of $4,000 from Account 11461000-511000 (Collector - Salary & Wages) to Account 11461000-534210 (Collector - Postage)
To approve the transfer of $4,000 from Account 11461000-511000 (Collector - Salary & Wages) to Account 11461000-534210 (Collector - Postage)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the transfer of $4,000 from Account 11461000-511000 (Collector - Salary & Wages) to Account 11461000-534210 (Collector - Postage).”
Approve the City of Attleboro's General Government Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
To approve the City of Attleboro's General Government Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the City of Attleboro's General Government Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024.”
(under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53 E-½ as amended), approve the expenditure limits for the following Revolving Funds outlined under Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro for Fiscal Ye
To (under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53 E-½ as amended), approve the expenditure limits for the following Revolving Funds outlined under Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro for Fiscal Year 2024: Fund #2601 Police Replacement of Vehicles - $280,000.00 Fund #2602 Off Street Parking - $250,000.00 Fund #2603 Protective Inspection Services - $250,000 Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal - $1,700,000.00 Fund #2606 Council on Aging $20,000.00 Fund #2607 Capron Park Zoo - $1,100,000.00 Fund #2609 Fire Alarm System Testing - $40,000.00 Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances - $1,300,000.00 Fund #2611 Health Immunization - $10,000.00 Fund #2614 Recreation - $215,000.00 Fund #2615 Animal Welfare - $12,000.00 Fund #2616 Police False Alarm - $50,000.00 Fund #2618 Animal Shelter Building -$20,000.00 Fund #2619 Fingerprinting - $5,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to (under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53 E-½ as amended), approve the expenditure limits for the following Revolving Funds outlined under Chapter 20 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro for Fiscal Year 2024: Fund #2601 Police Replacement of Vehicles - $280,000.00 Fund #2602 Off Street Parking - $250,000.00 Fund #2603 Protective Inspection Services - $250,000 Fund #2604 Residential Special Waste Disposal - $1,700,000.00 Fund #2606 Council on Aging $20,000.00 Fund #2607 Capron Park Zoo - $1,100,000.00 Fund #2609 Fire Alarm System Testing - $40,000.00 Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances - $1,300,000.00 Fund #2611 Health Immunization - $10,000.00 Fund #2614 Recreation - $215,000.00 Fund #2615 Animal Welfare - $12,000.00 Fund #2616 Police False Alarm - $50,000.00 Fund #2618 Animal Shelter Building -$20,000.00 Fund #2619 Fingerprinting - $5,000.00.”
Approve the proposed Water and Wastewater Enterprise Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024: WATER ENTERPRISE FUND Recommended Approved PERSONNEL SERVICES $3,051,448.76 $3,051,448.76 PURCHASE OF SERVICES $1,470,923.02 $1,470,923.0
To approve the proposed Water and Wastewater Enterprise Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024: WATER ENTERPRISE FUND Recommended Approved PERSONNEL SERVICES $3,051,448.76 $3,051,448.76 PURCHASE OF SERVICES $1,470,923.02 $1,470,923.02 SUPPLIES $761,450.00 $761,450.00 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $106,459.33 $106,459.33 OTHER CHARGES & EXPN $246,741.81 $246,741.81 CAPITAL OUTLAY $- $- DEBT SERVICE $2,658,677.09 $2,658,677.09 Page 11 of 15 TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND $8,295,700.01 $8,295,700.01 WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND RECOMMEND APPROVED PERSONNEL SERVICES $3,919,518.04 $3,919,518.04 PURCHASE OF SERVICES $990,530.00 $990,530.00 SUPPLIES $1,909,700.00 $1,909,700.00 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $155,600.00 $155,600.00 OTHER CHARGES & EXPN $272,118.32 $272,118.32 CAPITAL OUTLAY $250,000.00 $250,000.00 DEBT SERVICE $3,089,285.96 $3,089,285.96 TOTAL WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND $10,586,752.32 $10,586,752.32
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the proposed Water and Wastewater Enterprise Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024: WATER ENTERPRISE FUND Recommended Approved PERSONNEL SERVICES $3,051,448.76 $3,051,448.76 PURCHASE OF SERVICES $1,470,923.02 $1,470,923.02 SUPPLIES $761,450.00 $761,450.00 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $106,459.33 $106,459.33 OTHER CHARGES & EXPN $246,741.81 $246,741.81 CAPITAL OUTLAY $- $- DEBT SERVICE $2,658,677.09 $2,658,677.09.”
Approve the water fee of $5.99 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.48 increase from Fiscal Year 2022
To approve the water fee of $5.99 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.48 increase from Fiscal Year 2022
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the water fee of $5.99 per 100 c.f. This is a $0.48 increase from Fiscal Year 2022.”
Appropriate $120,140.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Enterprise Budget
To appropriate $120,140.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Enterprise Budget
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $120,140.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Enterprise Budget.”
Approve the wastewater fee of $10.52 and $11.42 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively
To approve the wastewater fee of $10.52 and $11.42 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the wastewater fee of $10.52 and $11.42 per 100 c.f. for residential and industrial, respectively.”
Appropriate $14,629.10 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Wastewater Betterment's Share of debt in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
To appropriate $14,629.10 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Wastewater Betterment's Share of debt in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $14,629.10 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Wastewater Betterment's Share of debt in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.”
Appropriate $250,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Wastewater Enterprise Budget
To appropriate $250,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Wastewater Enterprise Budget
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $250,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Wastewater Enterprise Budget.”
Transfer $752,571.99 from Fund 6100 (Water Enterprise Fund) to the General Government Fund to fund the indirect cost for Fiscal Year 2024
To transfer $752,571.99 from Fund 6100 (Water Enterprise Fund) to the General Government Fund to fund the indirect cost for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $752,571.99 from Fund 6100 (Water Enterprise Fund) to the General Government Fund to fund the indirect cost for Fiscal Year 2024.”
Transfer $696,338.10 from Fund 6000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund) to the General Government Fund to provide funding for the indirect cost for Fiscal Year 2024
To transfer $696,338.10 from Fund 6000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund) to the General Government Fund to provide funding for the indirect cost for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $696,338.10 from Fund 6000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund) to the General Government Fund to provide funding for the indirect cost for Fiscal Year 2024.”
Approve the following budget message for the FY24 Budget: Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Municipal Council Message to the Mayor Dear Mayor DeSimone, On May 2, 2023 you presented to the Municipal Council a balanced budget which
To approve the following budget message for the FY24 Budget: Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Municipal Council Message to the Mayor Dear Mayor DeSimone, On May 2, 2023 you presented to the Municipal Council a balanced budget which does not depend on the use of free-cash for the first time in six years
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following budget message for the FY24 Budget: Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Municipal Council Message to the Mayor Dear Mayor DeSimone, On May 2, 2023 you presented to the Municipal Council a balanced budget which does not depend on the use of free-cash for the first time in six years.”
Appropriate $80,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government to Account 11751000-530179 (Planning - SHPACK 5 YR)
To appropriate $80,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government to Account 11751000-530179 (Planning - SHPACK 5 YR)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $80,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government to Account 11751000-530179 (Planning - SHPACK 5 YR).”
Accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro Fire Department of fifteen (15) new reclining chairs, with an approximate value of $12,749.55 from Cardi's Furniture and Mattresses
To accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro Fire Department of fifteen (15) new reclining chairs, with an approximate value of $12,749.55 from Cardi's Furniture and Mattresses
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro Fire Department of fifteen (15) new reclining chairs, with an approximate value of $12,749.55 from Cardi's Furniture and Mattresses.”
Transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor)
To transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor)
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, Conti, DiLisio, Dolan, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Holmes
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 1 nay (Holmes nay) to transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor).”
Accept the generous donation of Stop & Shop gift cards totaling $60.00 to the Veterans Services office of the City of Attleboro from an Attleboro resident
To accept the generous donation of Stop & Shop gift cards totaling $60.00 to the Veterans Services office of the City of Attleboro from an Attleboro resident
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation of Stop & Shop gift cards totaling $60.00 to the Veterans Services office of the City of Attleboro from an Attleboro resident.”
Special Committee
Adjourn at 8:52 PM
To adjourn at 8:52 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:52 PM.”
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