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September 19, 2023
22 recorded votes, 1 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, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo, Jonathan F. Tavares
Absent: Richard J. Conti, Kelly Bennett
Every vote, in order
Approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave. requesting to keep on premise Section 9-32.3, more than one unregistered motor vehicle, total of six
To approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave. requesting to keep on premise Section 9-32.3, more than one unregistered motor vehicle, total of six
The minutes give the count but do not name the Councilors who voted no.
From the minutes
“Voted 0 yeas - 9 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave. requesting to keep on premise Section 9-32.3, more than one unregistered motor vehicle, total of six.”
Account 16301000- 585046 (Recreation - Mower)
To Account 16301000- 585046 (Recreation - Mower)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent to transfer $5,373.24 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000- 585046 (Recreation - Mower).”
Transfer $1,800.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000- 524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair a 2007 Ford F-150
To transfer $1,800.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000- 524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair a 2007 Ford F-150
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to transfer $1,800.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000- 524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair a 2007 Ford F-150.”
Rescind vote #13 of February 7, 2023 - the Council voted (9-0) to accept an easement from Henry J. Perry and Sharon A. Perry for construction of a public sidewalk on the front of their property at 536 Read Street
To rescind vote #13 of February 7, 2023 - the Council voted (9-0) to accept an easement from Henry J. Perry and Sharon A. Perry for construction of a public sidewalk on the front of their property at 536 Read Street
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to rescind vote #13 of February 7, 2023 - the Council voted (9-0) to accept an easement from Henry J. Perry and Sharon A. Perry for construction of a public sidewalk on the front of their property at 536 Read Street.”
Adopt an Order of Taking under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 14, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79, and under all other applicable authority, for the construction and public use of
To adopt an Order of Taking under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 14, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79, and under all other applicable authority, for the construction and public use of a sidewalk thereon, a fee simple interest in the area of land shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land, Prepared for the City of Attleboro Read St Attleboro Mass.", #536 Read Street, Assessors Map 76, Lot 474C, dated October 3, 2022, (Rev
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to adopt an Order of Taking under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 14, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79, and under all other applicable authority, for the construction and public use of a sidewalk thereon, a fee simple interest in the area of land shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land, Prepared for the City of Attleboro Read St Attleboro Mass.", #536 Read Street, Assessors Map 76, Lot 474C, dated October 3, 2022, (Rev.”
Authorize the School Department to pay these FY23 previous year school bills totaling $21,922.31 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT B&R ERATE CONSULTING $6,631.25 FLINN SCIENTIFIC $24.57 UMASS MEDICAL $15,266.49
To authorize the School Department to pay these FY23 previous year school bills totaling $21,922.31 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT B&R ERATE CONSULTING $6,631.25 FLINN SCIENTIFIC $24.57 UMASS MEDICAL $15,266.49 IT & Infrastructure Committee Chair Kobus called for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to authorize the School Department to pay these FY23 previous year school bills totaling $21,922.31 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT B&R ERATE CONSULTING $6,631.25 FLINN SCIENTIFIC $24.57 UMASS MEDICAL $15,266.49 IT & Infrastructure Committee Chair Kobus called for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Transfer $975.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-530117 (Assessor - Mapping Services)
To transfer $975.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-530117 (Assessor - Mapping Services)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nay (Bennett & Conti absent) to transfer $975.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11411000-530117 (Assessor - Mapping Services).”
Accept the donation of a caliper sycamore tree to Highland Park, with an estimated value of $150.00, from Liz Nadow of Attleboro
To accept the donation of a caliper sycamore tree to Highland Park, with an estimated value of $150.00, from Liz Nadow of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett & Conti absent) to accept the donation of a caliper sycamore tree to Highland Park, with an estimated value of $150.00, from Liz Nadow of Attleboro.”
Approve a 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 2 production copiers to be deployed in the Copy Center of the Attleboro School District
To approve a 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 2 production copiers to be deployed in the Copy Center of the Attleboro School District
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve a 42-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 2 production copiers to be deployed in the Copy Center of the Attleboro School District.”
Declare the following School Department vehicles as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Condition 1995 GMC Sierra Pick Up 1GTHK34K0SE505475 Not Operational
To declare the following School Department vehicles as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Condition 1995 GMC Sierra Pick Up 1GTHK34K0SE505475 Not Operational
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to declare the following School Department vehicles as surplus and available for disposition: Year Make/Model Vin # Condition 1995 GMC Sierra Pick Up 1GTHK34K0SE505475 Not Operational.”
Accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro of an 8'X 4' pressure treated bridge along with two accompanying signs and park bench with an estimated value of $3,000 from Sherri Dumont and family
To accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro of an 8'X 4' pressure treated bridge along with two accompanying signs and park bench with an estimated value of $3,000 from Sherri Dumont and family
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett & Conti absent) to accept the generous donation to the City of Attleboro of an 8'X 4' pressure treated bridge along with two accompanying signs and park bench with an estimated value of $3,000 from Sherri Dumont and family.”
Authorize the payment of an FY23 invoice to U-Haul in the amount of $56.66 from Fund 2320 by the Council on Aging
To authorize the payment of an FY23 invoice to U-Haul in the amount of $56.66 from Fund 2320 by the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to authorize the payment of an FY23 invoice to U-Haul in the amount of $56.66 from Fund 2320 by the Council on Aging.”
Pay an FY23 invoice to Atlantic Elevator in the amount of $5,000 from Fund 2212 by the Council on Aging
To pay an FY23 invoice to Atlantic Elevator in the amount of $5,000 from Fund 2212 by the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to pay an FY23 invoice to Atlantic Elevator in the amount of $5,000 from Fund 2212 by the Council on Aging.”
Accept the donation of two large indoor plants with a value of $100.00 from the Level Acres Farms in accordance with Section 1- 12 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro
To accept the donation of two large indoor plants with a value of $100.00 from the Level Acres Farms in accordance with Section 1- 12 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Bennett & Conti absent) to accept the donation of two large indoor plants with a value of $100.00 from the Level Acres Farms in accordance with Section 1- 12 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro.”
Approve the following two positions for OPIOD Settlement Fund Plan implementation through the Police Department as follows: • Recovery Support Navigator (RSN) would be placed on the Classification Plan as a Grade 4. The
To approve the following two positions for OPIOD Settlement Fund Plan implementation through the Police Department as follows: • Recovery Support Navigator (RSN) would be placed on the Classification Plan as a Grade 4. The RSN will work to support residents struggling with substance use disorder and behavior/mental disorders
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve the following two positions for OPIOD Settlement Fund Plan implementation through the Police Department as follows: • Recovery Support Navigator (RSN) would be placed on the Classification Plan as a Grade 4. The RSN will work to support residents struggling with substance use disorder and behavior/mental disorders.”
Approve the following petition to the General Court to enact the following legislation: S1677/H2549 An Act relative to the amendment of M.G.L. c.32, section 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c), solely as they relate to the calculation o
To approve the following petition to the General Court to enact the following legislation: S1677/H2549 An Act relative to the amendment of M.G.L. c.32, section 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c), solely as they relate to the calculation of Walter L. Guertin's pension
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve the following petition to the General Court to enact the following legislation: S1677/H2549 An Act relative to the amendment of M.G.L. c.32, section 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c), solely as they relate to the calculation of Walter L. Guertin's pension.”
Make the following transfers as agreed in the MOA for the Attleboro Laborer's Association Local #1144: • $46,154.10 from Account 6100-578350 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-511000
To make the following transfers as agreed in the MOA for the Attleboro Laborer's Association Local #1144: • $46,154.10 from Account 6100-578350 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-511000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages Full Time) • $4,615.41 from Account 6100-578350 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-513000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Overtime) • $8,999.64 from Account 6100-578362 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Promotion) to Account 6100-511000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages Full Time) • $59,066.51 from Account 6000-578350 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6000-511000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages Full Time) • $1,514.94 from 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to 11211000-511000 (Mayor - Salary and Wages Full
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to make the following transfers as agreed in the MOA for the Attleboro Laborer's Association Local #1144: • $46,154.10 from Account 6100-578350 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-511000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages Full Time) • $4,615.41 from Account 6100-578350 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6100-513000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Overtime) • $8,999.64 from Account 6100-578362 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Promotion) to Account 6100-511000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages Full Time) • $59,066.51 from Account 6000-578350 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Labor Negotiations) to Account 6000-511000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Salary and Wages Full Time) • $1,514.94 from 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to .”
Transfer $26,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City-Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000- 530180 (Personnel - Safety Study)
To transfer $26,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City-Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000- 530180 (Personnel - Safety Study)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to transfer $26,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City-Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000- 530180 (Personnel - Safety Study).”
Approve the following changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees: Article XVI Uniform and Clothing Allowance Section 2 Add Assistant Recreation Director Add to payment eligibility: If an employee
To approve the following changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees: Article XVI Uniform and Clothing Allowance Section 2 Add Assistant Recreation Director Add to payment eligibility: If an employee is in a position that is included on the list, and then is promoted to another position on this list, the allowance should be made upon approval of the change
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve the following changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees: Article XVI Uniform and Clothing Allowance Section 2 Add Assistant Recreation Director Add to payment eligibility: If an employee is in a position that is included on the list, and then is promoted to another position on this list, the allowance should be made upon approval of the change.”
Call for a public hearing on October 3, 2023 to vote and release deed conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in the property known as Read Street (Assessor Map 25, Lots 13 and 14) to the heirs of Walter L.
To call for a public hearing on October 3, 2023 to vote and release deed conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in the property known as Read Street (Assessor Map 25, Lots 13 and 14) to the heirs of Walter L. Kelley
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to call for a public hearing on October 3, 2023 to vote and release deed conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in the property known as Read Street (Assessor Map 25, Lots 13 and 14) to the heirs of Walter L. Kelley.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments as it pertains to the anticipated receipt of the FY24 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $3
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments as it pertains to the anticipated receipt of the FY24 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $307,504.98
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments as it pertains to the anticipated receipt of the FY24 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $307,504.98.”
Adjourn at 8:03 PM
To adjourn at 8:03 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:03 PM.”
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