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October 3, 2023
29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, Peter Blais, Richard J. Conti, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Kelly Bennett, Michael A. Angelo, Jonathan F. Tavares
Absent: Sara-Lynn Reynolds
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Transfer $26,460.00 from Account 6000- 578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000- 530180 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Safety Study) to provide the required safety, health and compli
To transfer $26,460.00 from Account 6000- 578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000- 530180 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Safety Study) to provide the required safety, health and compliancy training
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to transfer $26,460.00 from Account 6000- 578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000- 530180 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Safety Study) to provide the required safety, health and compliancy training.”
Transfer $2,450.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-542020 (City Wide - Supplies Office Equipment) to replenish money used for the purchase of sand bags
To transfer $2,450.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-542020 (City Wide - Supplies Office Equipment) to replenish money used for the purchase of sand bags
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to transfer $2,450.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-542020 (City Wide - Supplies Office Equipment) to replenish money used for the purchase of sand bags.”
Authorize the use of funding from the Recreation Revolving Funds to complete the purchase, of a John Deere 1570 Terrain Cut Mower with PECO collection system
To authorize the use of funding from the Recreation Revolving Funds to complete the purchase, of a John Deere 1570 Terrain Cut Mower with PECO collection system
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to authorize the use of funding from the Recreation Revolving Funds to complete the purchase, of a John Deere 1570 Terrain Cut Mower with PECO collection system.”
Approve a supplemental appropriation of $107,286.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
To approve a supplemental appropriation of $107,286.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve a supplemental appropriation of $107,286.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer).”
Rescind the appropriation of $5,671,595.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL (Council Vote #7, 6/6/23) and replace it with the following: $5,871,782.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVER
To rescind the appropriation of $5,671,595.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL (Council Vote #7, 6/6/23) and replace it with the following: $5,871,782.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to rescind the appropriation of $5,671,595.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL (Council Vote #7, 6/6/23) and replace it with the following: $5,871,782.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL.”
Approve the following supplemental appropriation: $95,557.00 to account A4220070-551070 (School Department/Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies-School)
To approve the following supplemental appropriation: $95,557.00 to account A4220070-551070 (School Department/Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies-School)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve the following supplemental appropriation: $95,557.00 to account A4220070-551070 (School Department/Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies-School).”
Approve the following supplemental appropriation: Page 7 of 12 October 3, 2023 $127,726.00 to account A4220070-551070 (School Department/Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies-School)
To approve the following supplemental appropriation: Page 7 of 12 October 3, 2023 $127,726.00 to account A4220070-551070 (School Department/Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies-School)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve the following supplemental appropriation:.”
Approve the following supplemental appropriation: $32,169.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
To approve the following supplemental appropriation: $32,169.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve the following supplemental appropriation: $32,169.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer).”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023: New Business requesting study and recommendation for no parking from Orange Street to Brownell Street on Parker Street the westerly side
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023: New Business requesting study and recommendation for no parking from Orange Street to Brownell Street on Parker Street the westerly side
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF FEBRUARY 7, 2023: New Business requesting study and recommendation for no parking from Orange Street to Brownell Street on Parker Street the westerly side.”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 6, 2022: Referred the following to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Committee: To look into multi-way, stop signs at the intersection of De
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 6, 2022: Referred the following to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Committee: To look into multi-way, stop signs at the intersection of Dennis Street at Eldridge Street
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET OF DECEMBER 6, 2022: Referred the following to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Committee: To look into multi-way, stop signs at the intersection of Dennis Street at Eldridge Street.”
Transfer $14,942.36 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-530185 (Budget & Admin - Emergency Alert) Zoning and Land Use Committee Chair Holmes asked for a meeting at the
To transfer $14,942.36 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-530185 (Budget & Admin - Emergency Alert) Zoning and Land Use Committee Chair Holmes asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to transfer $14,942.36 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-530185 (Budget & Admin - Emergency Alert) Zoning and Land Use Committee Chair Holmes asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Transfer $14,396.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following accounts to provide for safety, accessibility and other upgrades with in city hall: $8,296.00 to Account 11241000-
To transfer $14,396.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following accounts to provide for safety, accessibility and other upgrades with in city hall: $8,296.00 to Account 11241000-524011 (City Wide - Building Maintenance) $3,600.00 to Account 11241000-530346 (City Wide - Plumbing Services) $2,500.50 to Account 11241000-543010 (City Wide - Supplies Building Maintenance)
From the minutes
“Voted unanimously (Reynolds absent) to transfer $14,396.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to the following accounts to provide for safety, accessibility and other upgrades with in city hall: $8,296.00 to Account 11241000-524011 (City Wide - Building Maintenance) $3,600.00 to Account 11241000-530346 (City Wide - Plumbing Services) $2,500.50 to Account 11241000-543010 (City Wide - Supplies Building Maintenance).”
Declare the following Police vehicle as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell
To declare the following Police vehicle as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to declare the following Police vehicle as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell.”
Declare the following Treasurer's office furniture as surplus and available for disposition
To declare the following Treasurer's office furniture as surplus and available for disposition
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to declare the following Treasurer's office furniture as surplus and available for disposition.”
Declare the following Water department equipment as surplus and available for disposition
To declare the following Water department equipment as surplus and available for disposition
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nay (Reynolds absent) to declare the following Water department equipment as surplus and available for disposition.”
Approve expending of the following grant and any grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant from Bristol Elder Service in the amount of $7,514.00 to the COA
To approve expending of the following grant and any grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant from Bristol Elder Service in the amount of $7,514.00 to the COA
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve expending of the following grant and any grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant from Bristol Elder Service in the amount of $7,514.00 to the COA.”
Transfer $1,326.00 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $1,326.00 to Account 2337N4-499700 (Bristol Elder - COA - Mi
To transfer $1,326.00 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $1,326.00 to Account 2337N4-499700 (Bristol Elder - COA - Mind & Body)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to transfer $1,326.00 from 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $1,326.00 to Account 2337N4-499700 (Bristol Elder - COA - Mind & Body).”
Strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET SEPTEMBER 19, 2023: Page 9 of 12 October 3, 2023 I entertain a motion to approve the appointment of Samuel Joseph Harrington, 334 Oak Hill Avenue, as a Constable to fill an expired t
To strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET SEPTEMBER 19, 2023: Page 9 of 12 October 3, 2023 I entertain a motion to approve the appointment of Samuel Joseph Harrington, 334 Oak Hill Avenue, as a Constable to fill an expired term
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to strike the following: FROM THE DOCKET SEPTEMBER 19, 2023:.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding a $50,000 Public Safety Best Practices grant from the state which will be used by the Police Department, to establish NFPA3000-compliant Active Sh
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding a $50,000 Public Safety Best Practices grant from the state which will be used by the Police Department, to establish NFPA3000-compliant Active Shooter Hostile Event Response protocols for our police, fire, and EMS departments and to hold regularly scheduled integrated training sessions
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding a $50,000 Public Safety Best Practices grant from the state which will be used by the Police Department, to establish NFPA3000-compliant Active Shooter Hostile Event Response protocols for our police, fire, and EMS departments and to hold regularly scheduled integrated training sessions.”
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding a $50,000 Public Safety Best Practices grant from the state which will be used by the Police Department, to establish NFPA3000-compliant Active Shooter Hostile Event Response protocols for our police, fire, and EMS departments and to hold regularly scheduled integrated training sessions
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding a $50,000 Public Safety Best Practices grant from the state which will be used by the Police Department, to establish NFPA3000-compliant Active Shooter Hostile Event Response protocols for our police, fire, and EMS departments and to hold regularly scheduled integrated training sessions.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of the $119,000.00 in funding via the Department of Mental Health-Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Single Department Gr
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of the $119,000.00 in funding via the Department of Mental Health-Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Single Department Grant Program
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of the $119,000.00 in funding via the Department of Mental Health-Massachusetts Jail/Arrest Diversion Single Department Grant Program.”
Transfer $270.75 from Account 12101000-558208 (Police - Supplies) to Account 12101000-578020 (Police - Bills from Previous Year) to pay a bill from FY23
To transfer $270.75 from Account 12101000-558208 (Police - Supplies) to Account 12101000-578020 (Police - Bills from Previous Year) to pay a bill from FY23
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to transfer $270.75 from Account 12101000-558208 (Police - Supplies) to Account 12101000-578020 (Police - Bills from Previous Year) to pay a bill from FY23.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Public Safety Grant from Bristol County Savings Bank in the amount of $25,000.00
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Public Safety Grant from Bristol County Savings Bank in the amount of $25,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Public Safety Grant from Bristol County Savings Bank in the amount of $25,000.00.”
Make the following transfers totaling $195,000 to satisfy the contract agreement reached between the Police union and the city: $60,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to accoun
To make the following transfers totaling $195,000 to satisfy the contract agreement reached between the Police union and the city: $60,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-514010 (Police - College Credits $95,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-513000 (Police - Overtime) $6,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-515010 (Police - Holidays) $17,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-514030 (Police - Longevity) Page 10 of 12 October 3, 2023 $17,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-512050 (Police - Salaries Detectives) There was no old business
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to make the following transfers totaling $195,000 to satisfy the contract agreement reached between the Police union and the city: $60,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-514010 (Police - College Credits $95,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-513000 (Police - Overtime) $6,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-515010 (Police - Holidays) $17,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 12101000-514030 (Police - Longevity).”
Have the following new business referred to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation: to amend Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, Sec. 10-5.2(A), Prohibited on Certain
To have the following new business referred to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation: to amend Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, Sec. 10-5.2(A), Prohibited on Certain Streets, as follows: Delete: Holman Street, southerly side, from Pleasant Street to Brook Street; Add: Holman Street, southerly side, from Pleasant Street to Forest Street; (Bennett)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to have the following new business referred to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation: to amend Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro, Sec. 10-5.2(A), Prohibited on Certain Streets, as follows: Delete: Holman Street, southerly side, from Pleasant Street to Brook Street; Add: Holman Street, southerly side, from Pleasant Street to Forest Street; (Bennett).”
Have the following new business referred to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation: Request for study and recommendation - reduce speed limit on South Avenue from Tiffany to S
To have the following new business referred to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation: Request for study and recommendation - reduce speed limit on South Avenue from Tiffany to State Layout from 50 mph to 40 mph
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to have the following new business referred to the Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation: Request for study and recommendation - reduce speed limit on South Avenue from Tiffany to State Layout from 50 mph to 40 mph.”
Have the following new business referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Changes to 7-8.2 of the City Ordinance; requesting a review and overhaul of the Abatement process for Non-Municipal Users
To have the following new business referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Changes to 7-8.2 of the City Ordinance; requesting a review and overhaul of the Abatement process for Non-Municipal Users of the City's Rubbish/Recycle Program (Reynolds, Holmes)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to have the following new business referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation: Changes to 7-8.2 of the City Ordinance; requesting a review and overhaul of the Abatement process for Non-Municipal Users of the City's Rubbish/Recycle Program (Reynolds, Holmes).”
Have the following new business referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation: That the Mayor approve the Local Option of MGL CH 60 §3C, a City Scholarship Fund which Residents will have the ability to v
To have the following new business referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation: That the Mayor approve the Local Option of MGL CH 60 §3C, a City Scholarship Fund which Residents will have the ability to voluntary contribute as follows: The Mayor with approval of the Attleboro Municipal Council, shall form a City of Attleboro Scholarship Committee which will consist of the Superintendent of Schools, and four members of the community
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Reynolds absent) to have the following new business referred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation: That the Mayor approve the Local Option of MGL CH 60 §3C, a City Scholarship Fund which Residents will have the ability to voluntary contribute as follows: The Mayor with approval of the Attleboro Municipal Council, shall form a City of Attleboro Scholarship Committee which will consist of the Superintendent of Schools, and four members of the community.”
Adjourn at 9:00 PM
To adjourn at 9:00 PM
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:00 PM.”
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