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September 5, 2023
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo
Absent: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Richard J. Conti, Jonathan F. Tavares
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Approve the application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property on September 30, 2023 6:30 - 10:00 PM at Capron Park Zoo from The Friends of Capron Park Zoo
To approve the application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property on September 30, 2023 6:30 - 10:00 PM at Capron Park Zoo from The Friends of Capron Park Zoo
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to approve the application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on City property on September 30, 2023 6:30 - 10:00 PM at Capron Park Zoo from The Friends of Capron Park Zoo.”
Transfer $25.45 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) for a higher-than-expected water bill
To transfer $25.45 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) for a higher-than-expected water bill
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $25.45 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) for a higher-than-expected water bill.”
Transfer $94.95 from Account 16501000-519130 (Park - Allowance Licenses) to Account 16501000-514060 (Park - Prior Year License) for an employee reimbursement
To transfer $94.95 from Account 16501000-519130 (Park - Allowance Licenses) to Account 16501000-514060 (Park - Prior Year License) for an employee reimbursement
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $94.95 from Account 16501000-519130 (Park - Allowance Licenses) to Account 16501000-514060 (Park - Prior Year License) for an employee reimbursement.”
Transfer $92.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Years Bills) to reimburse an employee
To transfer $92.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Years Bills) to reimburse an employee
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $92.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Years Bills) to reimburse an employee.”
Authorize the payment of the following previous years invoices for Park & Forestry as there is sufficient funding in Fund 2607: One invoice in the amount of $49.74 to Apple Photo Booth, Inc, two invoices in the amount of
To authorize the payment of the following previous years invoices for Park & Forestry as there is sufficient funding in Fund 2607: One invoice in the amount of $49.74 to Apple Photo Booth, Inc, two invoices in the amount of $340.00 each to Bamboo Bob LLC and two invoices in the amounts of $38.16 and $9.99 to W.B. Mason
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to authorize the payment of the following previous years invoices for Park & Forestry as there is sufficient funding in Fund 2607: One invoice in the amount of $49.74 to Apple Photo Booth, Inc, two invoices in the amount of $340.00 each to Bamboo Bob LLC and two invoices in the amounts of $38.16 and $9.99 to W.B. Mason.”
Transfer $525.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Years Bills) to reimburse an employee
To transfer $525.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Years Bills) to reimburse an employee
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $525.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000-578020 (Public Works - Previous Years Bills) to reimburse an employee.”
Hold a public hearing on October 3, 2023 regarding the following: to Amend 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, Isolated Stop Signs to add: Southbound Drivers on Steeple Chase Circle at Bishop Stre
To hold a public hearing on October 3, 2023 regarding the following: to Amend 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, Isolated Stop Signs to add: Southbound Drivers on Steeple Chase Circle at Bishop Street
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to hold a public hearing on October 3, 2023 regarding the following: to Amend 10-4.11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, Isolated Stop Signs to add: Southbound Drivers on Steeple Chase Circle at Bishop Street.”
Transfer $85.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY23 invoice to PTS Providers
To transfer $85.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY23 invoice to PTS Providers
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $85.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY23 invoice to PTS Providers.”
Establish Fund 8508 Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund and that 100% of Opioid Settlement Funds be deposited into this fund
To establish Fund 8508 Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund and that 100% of Opioid Settlement Funds be deposited into this fund
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to establish Fund 8508 Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund and that 100% of Opioid Settlement Funds be deposited into this fund.”
Transfer $200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay the balance of an FY23 invoice to Atlantic Elevator South
To transfer $200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay the balance of an FY23 invoice to Atlantic Elevator South Co., Inc
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $200.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay the balance of an FY23 invoice to Atlantic Elevator South Co., Inc.”
Make the following transfers totaling $331,700.86, to provide partial funding for the Police Station Roof Project: •$167,916.46 from 3541-599000 (Rt123/Thacher/Rathbun - Other Financing Uses) to 3574- 499000 (Police Roof
To make the following transfers totaling $331,700.86, to provide partial funding for the Police Station Roof Project: •$167,916.46 from 3541-599000 (Rt123/Thacher/Rathbun - Other Financing Uses) to 3574- 499000 (Police Roof - Other Financing Sources) •$65,784.40 from 3558-599000 (Fire Department Roofs - Other Financing Uses) to 3574-499000 (Police Roof - Other Financing Sources) •$98,000 from account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to account 11241000-599300 (City Wide -Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $98,000 to Fund 3574-499000 (Police Roof - Other Financing Sources) Page 8 of 12 September 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to make the following transfers totaling $331,700.86, to provide partial funding for the Police Station Roof Project: •$167,916.46 from 3541-599000 (Rt123/Thacher/Rathbun - Other Financing Uses) to 3574- 499000 (Police Roof - Other Financing Sources) •$65,784.40 from 3558-599000 (Fire Department Roofs - Other Financing Uses) to 3574-499000 (Police Roof - Other Financing Sources) •$98,000 from account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to account 11241000-599300 (City Wide -Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $98,000 to Fund 3574-499000 (Police Roof - Other Financing Sources).”
Waive all portions of applicable building permit fees, which can be waived for this project
To waive all portions of applicable building permit fees, which can be waived for this project
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to waive all portions of applicable building permit fees, which can be waived for this project.”
Transfer $99.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY23 invoice to Visual Edge IT
To transfer $99.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY23 invoice to Visual Edge IT
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $99.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY23 invoice to Visual Edge IT.”
Accept a land donation from Brian Cave, President of Cave Corporation to fulfill conditions of an approved subdivision entitled "Dale Court Extension", known as "Parcel A" , containing 4.6± acres (200,429 square feet) of
To accept a land donation from Brian Cave, President of Cave Corporation to fulfill conditions of an approved subdivision entitled "Dale Court Extension", known as "Parcel A" , containing 4.6± acres (200,429 square feet) of real estate for "open space" purposes in perpetuity and place under the stewardship of the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to accept a land donation from Brian Cave, President of Cave Corporation to fulfill conditions of an approved subdivision entitled "Dale Court Extension", known as "Parcel A" , containing 4.6± acres (200,429 square feet) of real estate for "open space" purposes in perpetuity and place under the stewardship of the Conservation Commission.”
Call for a public hearing on October 17, 2023 regarding the adoption of amendments to Ordinance 17 about accessory dwelling units
To call for a public hearing on October 17, 2023 regarding the adoption of amendments to Ordinance 17 about accessory dwelling units
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to call for a public hearing on October 17, 2023 regarding the adoption of amendments to Ordinance 17 about accessory dwelling units.”
Approve the appointment of Leo Johnson, 45 Phillips Street, as a Constable to fill an expired term
To approve the appointment of Leo Johnson, 45 Phillips Street, as a Constable to fill an expired term
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to approve the appointment of Leo Johnson, 45 Phillips Street, as a Constable to fill an expired term.”
Approve the appointment of Chris Reilly of Parsonage Way, to the Liquor Licensing Board
To approve the appointment of Chris Reilly of Parsonage Way, to the Liquor Licensing Board
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to approve the appointment of Chris Reilly of Parsonage Way, to the Liquor Licensing Board.”
Transfer $$1,678.08 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000 - 514050 (Veterans - Prior Year Salaries)
To transfer $$1,678.08 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000 - 514050 (Veterans - Prior Year Salaries)
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to transfer $$1,678.08 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 15431000 - 514050 (Veterans - Prior Year Salaries).”
Approve the appointment of Cari Gray of Briarwood Drive to the Council on Human Rights
To approve the appointment of Cari Gray of Briarwood Drive to the Council on Human Rights
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to approve the appointment of Cari Gray of Briarwood Drive to the Council on Human Rights.”
Approve to increase the previously approved (Council Vote #8, 6/6/23) expenditure limit for Revolving Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances, from $1,300,000.00 to $1,500,000.00
To approve to increase the previously approved (Council Vote #8, 6/6/23) expenditure limit for Revolving Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances, from $1,300,000.00 to $1,500,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to approve to increase the previously approved (Council Vote #8, 6/6/23) expenditure limit for Revolving Fund #2610 Fire Ambulances, from $1,300,000.00 to $1,500,000.00.”
Approve following transfer of $434,000 from Account 11231000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor negotiations) to the following accounts as an emergency measure: $150,000 to 12201000-513000 (Fire - Overtime) $30,000 t
To approve following transfer of $434,000 from Account 11231000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor negotiations) to the following accounts as an emergency measure: $150,000 to 12201000-513000 (Fire - Overtime) $30,000 to 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits) $60,000 to 12201000-514020 (Fire - Night Differential) $180,000 to 12201000-514045 (Fire - Certification Differential) $14,000 to 12201000-558310 (Fire - Uniforms) Account 11231000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor negotiations) should be 11241000- 578350
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve following transfer of $434,000 from Account 11231000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor negotiations) to the following accounts as an emergency measure: $150,000 to 12201000-513000 (Fire - Overtime) $30,000 to 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits) $60,000 to 12201000-514020 (Fire - Night Differential) $180,000 to 12201000-514045 (Fire - Certification Differential) $14,000 to 12201000-558310 (Fire - Uniforms) Account 11231000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor negotiations) should be 11241000- 578350.”
Refer the following new business to the Ordinance Committee: Amending Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro - Trade In Fur Products Prohibited Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of A
To refer the following new business to the Ordinance Committee: Amending Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro - Trade In Fur Products Prohibited Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro is hereby amended by adding a new Section 11-23 as follows: Section 11-23 Trade in Fur Products 11-23.1 Purpose To protect the health and welfare of the inhabitants of this City, this Ordinance will restrict trade in fur products
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Conti, Reynolds & Tavares absent) to refer the following new business to the Ordinance Committee: Amending Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro - Trade In Fur Products Prohibited Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro is hereby amended by adding a new Section 11-23 as follows: Section 11-23 Trade in Fur Products 11-23.1 Purpose To protect the health and welfare of the inhabitants of this City, this Ordinance will restrict trade in fur products.”
Adjourn at 8:07 PM
To adjourn at 8:07 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:07 PM.”
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