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February 6, 2024
32 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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
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Finance Committee
Approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Mass Office of Business Development grant of $90,000 in state funds to help support the Capron Park Zoo in the areas of visitor experience, new
To approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Mass Office of Business Development grant of $90,000 in state funds to help support the Capron Park Zoo in the areas of visitor experience, new equipment, exhibit refurbishment and repair, and to support the overall animal welfare and zoo operations
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of funds and any future grant amendments pertaining to the Mass Office of Business Development grant of $90,000 in state funds to help support the Capron Park Zoo in the areas of visitor experience, new equipment, exhibit refurbishment and repair, and to support the overall animal welfare and zoo operations.”
Transfer $5,600 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16601000-584059 (Capron Park Zoo-Master Plan)
To transfer $5,600 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16601000-584059 (Capron Park Zoo-Master Plan)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $5,600 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16601000-584059 (Capron Park Zoo-Master Plan).”
Approve the selection of Connolly and Partners, LLC as the party to whom the 135 County Street and 0 Cora Street property should be sold, subject to a Purchase and Sale Agreement acceptable to the Mayor and City Solicito
To approve the selection of Connolly and Partners, LLC as the party to whom the 135 County Street and 0 Cora Street property should be sold, subject to a Purchase and Sale Agreement acceptable to the Mayor and City Solicitor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the selection of Connolly and Partners, LLC as the party to whom the 135 County Street and 0 Cora Street property should be sold, subject to a Purchase and Sale Agreement acceptable to the Mayor and City Solicitor.”
Authorize the School Department to pay a previous year bill from H.L. Bloom totaling $1,095
To authorize the School Department to pay a previous year bill from H.L. Bloom totaling $1,095
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay a previous year bill from H.L. Bloom totaling $1,095.”
Approve the Class II license renewal request for Seekonk Gas & Repair d/b/a 123 Mobil of 300 County Street with 4 customer spaces and 9 display spaces
To approve the Class II license renewal request for Seekonk Gas & Repair d/b/a 123 Mobil of 300 County Street with 4 customer spaces and 9 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class II license renewal request for Seekonk Gas & Repair d/b/a 123 Mobil of 300 County Street with 4 customer spaces and 9 display spaces.”
Approve the Class II license amendment requested for Your Mechanic, Inc d/b/a Better Auto at 473 Washington Street requesting 10 customer spaces and 21 display spaces
To approve the Class II license amendment requested for Your Mechanic, Inc d/b/a Better Auto at 473 Washington Street requesting 10 customer spaces and 21 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class II license amendment requested for Your Mechanic, Inc d/b/a Better Auto at 473 Washington Street requesting 10 customer spaces and 21 display spaces.”
Accept the donation of $20 in gift cards to the Veterans office from Rhea White
To accept the donation of $20 in gift cards to the Veterans office from Rhea White
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 to accept the donation of $20 in gift cards to the Veterans office from Rhea White.”
Accept the donation of $295 in gift cards to the Veterans office from the Attleboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
To accept the donation of $295 in gift cards to the Veterans office from the Attleboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $295 in gift cards to the Veterans office from the Attleboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.”
Accept the donation of 1000 promotional $5 Dunkin' gift cards to Park and Forestry from Duffy Shanley, Inc. on behalf of Dunkin Donuts
To accept the donation of 1000 promotional $5 Dunkin' gift cards to Park and Forestry from Duffy Shanley, Inc. on behalf of Dunkin Donuts
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of 1000 promotional $5 Dunkin' gift cards to Park and Forestry from Duffy Shanley, Inc. on behalf of Dunkin Donuts.”
Declare surplus and available for disposition the following water department equipment: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 2 Damaged Fire Hydrants and Associated Parts and Piping 200 Used Water Meters
To declare surplus and available for disposition the following water department equipment: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 2 Damaged Fire Hydrants and Associated Parts and Piping 200 Used Water Meters
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare surplus and available for disposition the following water department equipment: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 2 Damaged Fire Hydrants and Associated Parts and Piping 200 Used Water Meters.”
Declare surplus and available for disposition the following Recreation equipment: ITEM CONDITION 1999 Infield Groomer - Model # M-4100 Poor
To declare surplus and available for disposition the following Recreation equipment: ITEM CONDITION 1999 Infield Groomer - Model # M-4100 Poor
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare surplus and available for disposition the following Recreation equipment: ITEM CONDITION 1999 Infield Groomer - Model # M-4100 Poor.”
Declare the following Election office equipment as surplus and available for disposition
To declare the following Election office equipment as surplus and available for disposition
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Election office equipment as surplus and available for disposition.”
Approve a transfer of $75 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills)
To approve a transfer of $75 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a transfer of $75 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills).”
Transfer $6,800.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to expedite unexpected repairs
To transfer $6,800.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to expedite unexpected repairs
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $6,800.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-521010 (Park - Heat) to replenish funds used to expedite unexpected repairs.”
Transfer $66,000.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve fund for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $66,000.00 to Fund 3579-499600 (Briggs Poo
To transfer $66,000.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve fund for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $66,000.00 to Fund 3579-499600 (Briggs Pool Renovation - Transfer from General Fund)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $66,000.00 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve fund for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $66,000.00 to Fund 3579-499600 (Briggs Pool Renovation - Transfer from General Fund).”
Appropriate $67,650 Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated) to Account 12101000-519909 (Police - Body Camera Stipend)
To appropriate $67,650 Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated) to Account 12101000-519909 (Police - Body Camera Stipend)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $67,650 Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated) to Account 12101000-519909 (Police - Body Camera Stipend).”
Personnel Committee
Approve the appointment of Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St
To approve the appointment of Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Deborah Gould of 386 South Washington St.”
Approve the reappointment of Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant
To approve the reappointment of 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 approve the reappointment of Virginia Stuart-Becker of 101 South Avenue Attleboro for a two-year term as Council Assistant.”
Approve the appointment of Peter Blais, of 50 Ridgewood Road, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Police Commissioners
To approve the appointment of Peter Blais, of 50 Ridgewood Road, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Police Commissioners
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Peter Blais, of 50 Ridgewood Road, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Police Commissioners.”
Approve the appointment of Christopher Larence of 10 Como Drive, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Cable Advisory Commission
To approve the appointment of Christopher Larence of 10 Como Drive, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Cable Advisory Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Christopher Larence of 10 Como Drive, Attleboro, to fill an unexpired term on the Cable Advisory Commission.”
Approve the appointment of Aidan Rivet to fill an unexpired term on the Youth Commission
To approve the appointment of Aidan Rivet to fill an unexpired term on the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Aidan Rivet to fill an unexpired term on the Youth Commission.”
Approve the appointment of Logan Rebocho to fill an unexpired term on the Youth Commission
To approve the appointment of Logan Rebocho to fill an unexpired term on the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Logan Rebocho to fill an unexpired term on the Youth Commission.”
Approve the appointments of the following named residents to the Sustainability Commission each for a three-year term: Erin Connell of 366 South Main Street, Attleboro Mike Davis of 99 Thayer Farm Road, Attleboro Al Henr
To approve the appointments of the following named residents to the Sustainability Commission each for a three-year term: Erin Connell of 366 South Main Street, Attleboro Mike Davis of 99 Thayer Farm Road, Attleboro Al Henry of 24 Hutchinson Road, Attleboro Tucker Mc Nulty of 50 Thayer Farm Road, Attleboro Ethan Pipes of 1521 West Street, Attleboro Kenneth Salome of 84 Sentinel Hill Road, Attleboro Dan Schillinger of 343 Lindsey Street, Attleboro Dave Rolince of 57 Orchard Lane, Attleboro Terms to expire February 2027
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointments of the following named residents to the Sustainability Commission each for a three-year term: Erin Connell of 366 South Main Street, Attleboro Mike Davis of 99 Thayer Farm Road, Attleboro Al Henry of 24 Hutchinson Road, Attleboro Tucker Mc Nulty of 50 Thayer Farm Road, Attleboro Ethan Pipes of 1521 West Street, Attleboro Kenneth Salome of 84 Sentinel Hill Road, Attleboro Dan Schillinger of 343 Lindsey Street, Attleboro Dave Rolince of 57 Orchard Lane, Attleboro Terms to expire February 2027.”
Approve the appointment of JoAnn Lynch, 172 Richardson Avenue to serve as the Veterans Graves Officer for a term of one year
To approve the appointment of JoAnn Lynch, 172 Richardson Avenue to serve as the Veterans Graves Officer for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of JoAnn Lynch, 172 Richardson Avenue to serve as the Veterans Graves Officer for a term of one year.”
Approve the following changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees: Article XIX, Hazard Duty Pay, EMT Stipend, AED Stipend, by adding the Body Camera Stipend, Paramedic and Certification Differenti
To approve the following changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees: Article XIX, Hazard Duty Pay, EMT Stipend, AED Stipend, by adding the Body Camera Stipend, Paramedic and Certification Differentials
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees: Article XIX, Hazard Duty Pay, EMT Stipend, AED Stipend, by adding the Body Camera Stipend, Paramedic and Certification Differentials.”
Approve the following transfers totaling approximately $138,500: $2,600 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11111000-511000 (City Council - Salary and Wages Full Time) $1
To approve the following transfers totaling approximately $138,500: $2,600 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11111000-511000 (City Council - Salary and Wages Full Time) $11,100 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11211000-511000 (Mayor - Salary and Wages Full Time) $16,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11331000-511000 (Budget and Administration - Salary and Wages Full Time) $4,700 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11411000-511000 (Assessor - Salary and Wages Full Time) $8,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11521000-511000 (Personnel - Salary and Wages Full Time) $19,800 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Lab
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following transfers totaling approximately $138,500: $2,600 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11111000-511000 (City Council - Salary and Wages Full Time) $11,100 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11211000-511000 (Mayor - Salary and Wages Full Time) $16,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11331000-511000 (Budget and Administration - Salary and Wages Full Time) $4,700 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11411000-511000 (Assessor - Salary and Wages Full Time) $8,000 from account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to account 11521000-511000 (Personnel - Salary and Wages Full Time) $19,800 from account 11241000-578350 (City .”
Approve the proposed amendments to Chapter 13 including the following: 1. Changing the title of Chapter 13 from "Personnel" to "Human Resources" (including the Table of Contents and Index) 2. Deleting the phrase "Personn
To approve the proposed amendments to Chapter 13 including the following: 1. Changing the title of Chapter 13 from "Personnel" to "Human Resources" (including the Table of Contents and Index) 2. Deleting the phrase "Personnel Department" in every instance and replacing it with "Department of Human Resources" 3. Deleting the phrase "Personnel Director and/or Personnel Consultant" in every instance and replacing it with "Director of Human Resources" 4. Deleting the phrase "Personnel Board" in every instance and replacing it with "Human Resources Board" Chair Sawyer of the Zoning and Land Use Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the proposed amendments to Chapter 13 including the following: 1. Changing the title of Chapter 13 from "Personnel" to "Human Resources" (including the Table of Contents and Index) 2. Deleting the phrase "Personnel Department" in every instance and replacing it with "Department of Human Resources" 3. Deleting the phrase "Personnel Director and/or Personnel Consultant" in every instance and replacing it with "Director of Human Resources" 4. Deleting the phrase "Personnel Board" in every instance and replacing it with "Human Resources Board" Chair Sawyer of the Zoning and Land Use Committee asked for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Ordinance Committee
Amend Section 16-12.24 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Delete Section 16-12.24 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-12.24 Water Emergency Section 1: Authority This Ordinance i
To amend Section 16-12.24 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Delete Section 16-12.24 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-12.24 Water Emergency Section 1: Authority This Ordinance is adopted by the City of Attleboro under its police powers pursuant to the Home Rule Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution, Article LXXXIX, to protect public health and welfare and pursuant to its powers under M.G.L. c. 40, §§ 21 et seq. and implements the City of Attleboro's authority to regulate water use pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 69B
Yes: Angelo, DiLisio, Dolan, Foa, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, Sawyer, Tavares, WatermanNo: Lavoie
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Lavoie) to amend Section 16-12.24 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Delete Section 16-12.24 in its entirety and replace with the following: 16-12.24 Water Emergency Section 1: Authority This Ordinance is adopted by the City of Attleboro under its police powers pursuant to the Home Rule Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution, Article LXXXIX, to protect public health and welfare and pursuant to its powers under M.G.L. c. 40, §§ 21 et seq. and implements the City of Attleboro's authority to regulate water use pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 69B.”
Strike the following: A letter from Safey and Loss Prevention Manager of Nova Farms disputing previously received letter from a Nova Farms employee
To strike the following: A letter from Safey and Loss Prevention Manager of Nova Farms disputing previously received letter from a Nova Farms employee
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: A letter from Safey and Loss Prevention Manager of Nova Farms disputing previously received letter from a Nova Farms employee.”
Strike the following: The Mayor is recommending that our city have a consistent structure with all other cities in Bristol County, and over 60% of cities in Massachusetts where by the mayor is the chair of the school com
To strike the following: The Mayor is recommending that our city have a consistent structure with all other cities in Bristol County, and over 60% of cities in Massachusetts where by the mayor is the chair of the school committee
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: The Mayor is recommending that our city have a consistent structure with all other cities in Bristol County, and over 60% of cities in Massachusetts where by the mayor is the chair of the school committee.”
Strike the following: To approve the following amendment to the ordinance regarding parking spaces: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 10-13.1 The Municipal Parking Garage shall lease spaces f
To strike the following: To approve the following amendment to the ordinance regarding parking spaces: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 10-13.1 The Municipal Parking Garage shall lease spaces for twenty-four-hour (24) parking subject to the discounts in Section 10-8 of this ordinance
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: To approve the following amendment to the ordinance regarding parking spaces: Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: Section 10-13.1 The Municipal Parking Garage shall lease spaces for twenty-four-hour (24) parking subject to the discounts in Section 10-8 of this ordinance.”
Adjourn at 8:20 PM A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
To adjourn at 8:20 PM A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
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