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January 16, 2024
16 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, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo, Jonathan F. Tavares, Pamela Foa, Laurie A. Sawyer, Nicholas G. Lavoie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Finance Committee
Transfer $45,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide- Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530895 (Treasurer - Legal Services)
To transfer $45,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide- Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530895 (Treasurer - Legal Services)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $45,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide- Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11451000-530895 (Treasurer - Legal Services).”
Approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments regarding the recently awarded Community Compact IT grant in the amount of $150,000 which is intended to make government more efficient and make it easier to int
To approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments regarding the recently awarded Community Compact IT grant in the amount of $150,000 which is intended to make government more efficient and make it easier to interact with their local government
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments regarding the recently awarded Community Compact IT grant in the amount of $150,000 which is intended to make government more efficient and make it easier to interact with their local government.”
Accept the donation of $60 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Veteran Frank McKenzie to the Attleboro Veterans Services Office
To accept the donation of $60 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Veteran Frank McKenzie to the Attleboro Veterans Services Office
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $60 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Veteran Frank McKenzie to the Attleboro Veterans Services Office.”
Accept the donation of $800 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the Council on Aging
To accept the donation of $800 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $800 in Stop & Shop gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the Council on Aging.”
Appropriate $40,000 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-538053 (Water Enterprise Fund - Trench Repair)
To appropriate $40,000 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-538053 (Water Enterprise Fund - Trench Repair)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $40,000 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-538053 (Water Enterprise Fund - Trench Repair).”
Appropriate $69,492.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund- Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-521020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Lights and Power) to replenish these funds
To appropriate $69,492.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund- Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-521020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Lights and Power) to replenish these funds
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $69,492.00 from Account 6100-359000 (Water Enterprise Fund- Retained Earnings) to Account 6100-521020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Lights and Power) to replenish these funds.”
Transfer $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power)
To transfer $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $7,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-521020 (Recreation - Lights & Power).”
Personnel Committee
Approve the appointment of Jon Wright to fill the three-year term of Zoo Director
To approve the appointment of Jon Wright to fill the three-year term of Zoo Director
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Jon Wright to fill the three-year term of Zoo Director.”
Approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the award of a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant in the amount of $101,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Emergen
To approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the award of a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant in the amount of $101,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Emergency Affairs (EOEEA) with part of the local match consisting of in-kind services worth $2,350 provided by the Director of Planning and the Environmental Planner
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending funds and any future grant amendments regarding the award of a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant in the amount of $101,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Emergency Affairs (EOEEA) with part of the local match consisting of in-kind services worth $2,350 provided by the Director of Planning and the Environmental Planner.”
Transfer $33,750.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide -Transfer to Grant) and to further transfer $33,750 to account 2353N4-499700 (MVP Green Stormwater
To transfer $33,750.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide -Transfer to Grant) and to further transfer $33,750 to account 2353N4-499700 (MVP Green Stormwater Feasibility - Municipal Distribution) to satisfy the requisite cash match for the MVP grant
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $33,750.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide -Transfer to Grant) and to further transfer $33,750 to account 2353N4-499700 (MVP Green Stormwater Feasibility - Municipal Distribution) to satisfy the requisite cash match for the MVP grant.”
Rescind vote #15 from December 19, 2023 due to an incorrect amount on the vote:
To rescind vote #15 from December 19, 2023 due to an incorrect amount on the vote:
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to rescind vote #15 from December 19, 2023 due to an incorrect amount on the vote:.”
Accept $75 in gift cards donated to the Veterans Office from the Holiday Spirit Committee
To accept $75 in gift cards donated to the Veterans Office from the Holiday Spirit Committee
The minutes give the count but the names listed do not match the Councilors present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas- 0 nays (Holmes, Conti absent) to accept $75 in gift cards donated to the Veterans Office from the Holiday Spirit Committee.”
Re-appoint Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St., North Attleboro for a two-year term as Auditor
To re-appoint Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St., North Attleboro for a two-year term as Auditor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to re-appoint Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St., North Attleboro for a two-year term as Auditor.”
Reappoint Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue, Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant
To reappoint Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue, Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to reappoint Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue, Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant.”
Ordinance Committee
Refer the following to Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Committee for study and recommendation: To install and RRFB, paint the crosswalk, and complete the sidewalk to meet ADA compliance at the
To refer the following to Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Committee for study and recommendation: To install and RRFB, paint the crosswalk, and complete the sidewalk to meet ADA compliance at the entrance to Hyman Fine Elementary school
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following to Traffic Study Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Committee for study and recommendation: To install and RRFB, paint the crosswalk, and complete the sidewalk to meet ADA compliance at the entrance to Hyman Fine Elementary school.”
Refer the following to the Public Works committee for study and recommendation: Resolution of the Attleboro Municipal Council Suggesting a Feasibility Study for Transitioning to a Municipal Electricity Provider The Counc
To refer the following to the Public Works committee for study and recommendation: Resolution of the Attleboro Municipal Council Suggesting a Feasibility Study for Transitioning to a Municipal Electricity Provider The Council voted to adjourn at 7:58 PM A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Page 12 of 12 January 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following to the Public Works committee for study and recommendation: Resolution of the Attleboro Municipal Council Suggesting a Feasibility Study for Transitioning to a Municipal Electricity Provider The Council voted to adjourn at 7:58 PM.”
From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.
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