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May 21, 2024
24 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
Suspend the rules in order to take the public hearings out of order
To suspend the rules in order to take the public hearings out of order
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to suspend the rules in order to take the public hearings out of order.”
Finance Committee
Transfer $9,293.45 from Account 11331000-585010 (Budget & Admin - New Computer Equipment) to Account 11331000-524211 (Budget & Admin - Maintenance of Software)
To transfer $9,293.45 from Account 11331000-585010 (Budget & Admin - New Computer Equipment) to Account 11331000-524211 (Budget & Admin - Maintenance of Software)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $9,293.45 from Account 11331000-585010 (Budget & Admin - New Computer Equipment) to Account 11331000-524211 (Budget & Admin - Maintenance of Software).”
Licenses Committee
Approve the application to waive Section 1-15.1 to serve Alcoholic Beverages or Wine on City Property and a License application Section 9-20, Keeping a Stand in a Public Place, from Morin's Inc. 16 South Main Street
To approve the application to waive Section 1-15.1 to serve Alcoholic Beverages or Wine on City Property and a License application Section 9-20, Keeping a Stand in a Public Place, from Morin's Inc. 16 South Main Street
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the application to waive Section 1-15.1 to serve Alcoholic Beverages or Wine on City Property and a License application Section 9-20, Keeping a Stand in a Public Place, from Morin's Inc. 16 South Main Street.”
Approve the renewal request for a Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer License was received from Prolerized New England Company, LLC, 136 Bacon Street
To approve the renewal request for a Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer License was received from Prolerized New England Company, LLC, 136 Bacon Street
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the renewal request for a Scrap Metal Recycler/Junk Dealer License was received from Prolerized New England Company, LLC, 136 Bacon Street.”
Declare the following Police items as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell
To declare the following Police items as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following Police items as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell.”
Transfer $4,033.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-558017 (Collector - Monitors/Printers/Other) to purchase a new Collector's Office printer
To transfer $4,033.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-558017 (Collector - Monitors/Printers/Other) to purchase a new Collector's Office printer
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $4,033.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11461000-558017 (Collector - Monitors/Printers/Other) to purchase a new Collector's Office printer.”
Transfer $14,500.00 from Account 11461000-511000 (Collector - Salary and Wages) to Account 11461000-534210 (Collector - Postage) to cover postage costs for the remainder of FY24
To transfer $14,500.00 from Account 11461000-511000 (Collector - Salary and Wages) to Account 11461000-534210 (Collector - Postage) to cover postage costs for the remainder of FY24
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $14,500.00 from Account 11461000-511000 (Collector - Salary and Wages) to Account 11461000-534210 (Collector - Postage) to cover postage costs for the remainder of FY24.”
Accept the generous donation of downtown signage and pole banners from the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) program
To accept the generous donation of downtown signage and pole banners from the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) program
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation of downtown signage and pole banners from the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) program.”
Public Works Committee
Accept the following donation generously given to the city: A donation from R.J. Forbes-Industrial and Commercial Painting Company that will assist us to complete the ongoing repair project at the Fred S. Briggs Pool
To accept the following donation generously given to the city: A donation from R.J. Forbes-Industrial and Commercial Painting Company that will assist us to complete the ongoing repair project at the Fred S. Briggs Pool
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the following donation generously given to the city: A donation from R.J. Forbes-Industrial and Commercial Painting Company that will assist us to complete the ongoing repair project at the Fred S. Briggs Pool.”
Appropriate $60,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to cover the cost of electricity for the remainder of
To appropriate $60,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to cover the cost of electricity for the remainder of FY24
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $60,000.00 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-521020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Lights & Power) to cover the cost of electricity for the remainder of FY24.”
Transfer $2,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-511000 (Animal Control - Salaries & Wages) to replenish funds used for call back overtime to cover the high infl
To transfer $2,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-511000 (Animal Control - Salaries & Wages) to replenish funds used for call back overtime to cover the high influx of service calls
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $2,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-511000 (Animal Control - Salaries & Wages) to replenish funds used for call back overtime to cover the high influx of service calls.”
Establish Fund 8510 PFAS Water Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
To establish Fund 8510 PFAS Water Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to establish Fund 8510 PFAS Water Special Purpose Stabilization Fund.”
Approve the following votes for transfers and an appropriation as follows: transfer $28,966.90 from 3338-599000 Effluent Valves Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fun
To approve the following votes for transfers and an appropriation as follows: transfer $28,966.90 from 3338-599000 Effluent Valves Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fund the replacement of water mains. transfer $65,948.62 from 3337-599000 Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fund the replacement of water mains. transfer $30,430.71 from 3300-599000 Water Capital Reserve Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fund the replacement of water mains. appropriate $24,653.77 from 6100-359000 Water Enterprise Fund -Retained Earnings to Fund 3343 Globe Street Water Mains to fund the replacement of water mains
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following votes for transfers and an appropriation as follows: transfer $28,966.90 from 3338-599000 Effluent Valves Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fund the replacement of water mains. transfer $65,948.62 from 3337-599000 Park Place/Lonsdale Avenue Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fund the replacement of water mains. transfer $30,430.71 from 3300-599000 Water Capital Reserve Other Financing Uses to 3343-499000 Globe Street Water Mains -Other Financing Sources to fund the replacement of water mains. appropriate $24,653.77 from 6100-359000 Water Enterprise Fund -Retained Earnings to Fund 3343 Globe Street Water Mains to fund the replacement of water mains.”
Transfer $5,000.00 from Account 12101000-519915 (Police - Defibrillator Stipend) to Account 12101000-558310 (Police - Uniforms) and transfer $8,000.00 from Account 12101000-519919 (Police - First Responder Stipend) to Ac
To transfer $5,000.00 from Account 12101000-519915 (Police - Defibrillator Stipend) to Account 12101000-558310 (Police - Uniforms) and transfer $8,000.00 from Account 12101000-519919 (Police - First Responder Stipend) to Account 12101000-542035 (Police - Supplies Radio Equipment) to provide two new police recruits with uniforms and equipment
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $5,000.00 from Account 12101000-519915 (Police - Defibrillator Stipend) to Account 12101000-558310 (Police - Uniforms) and transfer $8,000.00 from Account 12101000-519919 (Police - First Responder Stipend) to Account 12101000-542035 (Police - Supplies Radio Equipment) to provide two new police recruits with uniforms and equipment.”
Approve the expenditure of such funds by the Attleboro Police Department as specified within the parameters of the grant and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of Public Safety An
To approve the expenditure of such funds by the Attleboro Police Department as specified within the parameters of the grant and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant of approximately $165,733.00 for FY25 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) - State 911 Department
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of such funds by the Attleboro Police Department as specified within the parameters of the grant and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the anticipated receipt of Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant of approximately $165,733.00 for FY25 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) - State 911 Department.”
Approve the expenditure of such funds by the Attleboro Fire Department as specified within the parameters of the grant and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Hazardous Materials Respon
To approve the expenditure of such funds by the Attleboro Fire Department as specified within the parameters of the grant and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Hazardous Materials Response Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of such funds by the Attleboro Fire Department as specified within the parameters of the grant and also approve any further grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Hazardous Materials Response Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.”
Transfer $50,000.00 from Account 12201000-514045 (Fire - Certification Differential) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits)
To transfer $50,000.00 from Account 12201000-514045 (Fire - Certification Differential) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $50,000.00 from Account 12201000-514045 (Fire - Certification Differential) to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits).”
Approve the resubmitted names for confirmation to the following reappointments: Name Appointment Term Expires James Jones Cable Advisory Commission 1 Year February 2025 Ann Kingman Cultural Council 3 Year February 2027 D
To approve the resubmitted names for confirmation to the following reappointments: Name Appointment Term Expires James Jones Cable Advisory Commission 1 Year February 2025 Ann Kingman Cultural Council 3 Year February 2027 David Pierce Board of Library Trustees 3 Year February 2026 Frederick Gariepy Board of Park Commissioners 5 Year February 2029 Jennifer Keating Roca Cultural Council 3 Year February 2027
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the resubmitted names for confirmation to the following reappointments: Name Appointment Term Expires James Jones Cable Advisory Commission 1 Year February 2025 Ann Kingman Cultural Council 3 Year February 2027 David Pierce Board of Library Trustees 3 Year February 2026 Frederick Gariepy Board of Park Commissioners 5 Year February 2029 Jennifer Keating Roca Cultural Council 3 Year February 2027.”
Change the Exempt Classification Plan by adding Licensed Social Worker to a Grade 8 in the Exempt Classification Plan to work with the Opioid Settlement Funds Plan
To change the Exempt Classification Plan by adding Licensed Social Worker to a Grade 8 in the Exempt Classification Plan to work with the Opioid Settlement Funds Plan
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to change the Exempt Classification Plan by adding Licensed Social Worker to a Grade 8 in the Exempt Classification Plan to work with the Opioid Settlement Funds Plan.”
Accept the generous land donation from Ms
To accept the generous land donation from Ms
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous land donation from Ms.”
Approve the Rezoning Petition from John F.D. Jacobi, III relating to proposed amendments to Ordinance S. 17-6.9, "Table of Permitted Signs & Dimensional Regulations" of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances
To approve the Rezoning Petition from John F.D. Jacobi, III relating to proposed amendments to Ordinance S. 17-6.9, "Table of Permitted Signs & Dimensional Regulations" of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances
The minutes give the count but do not name the Councilors who voted no.
From the minutes
“Voted 6 yeas - 5 nays to approve the Rezoning Petition from John F.D. Jacobi, III relating to proposed amendments to Ordinance S. 17-6.9, "Table of Permitted Signs & Dimensional Regulations" of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances.”
Strike the following: To approve the installation of a crosswalk and signage on Slater Street at the intersection of Pass Farm Road and Avalon Drive for pedestrian safety
To strike the following: To approve the installation of a crosswalk and signage on Slater Street at the intersection of Pass Farm Road and Avalon Drive for pedestrian safety
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nay to strike the following: To approve the installation of a crosswalk and signage on Slater Street at the intersection of Pass Farm Road and Avalon Drive for pedestrian safety.”
Call for a Public Hearing on June 18, 2024, to amend Section 12.3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows:
To call for a Public Hearing on June 18, 2024, to amend Section 12.3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows:
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to call for a Public Hearing on June 18, 2024, to amend Section 12.3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows:.”
Call for a Public Hearing on June 18, 2024, to amend Section 12.3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: p. Engage in disorderly conduct pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Se
To call for a Public Hearing on June 18, 2024, to amend Section 12.3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: p. Engage in disorderly conduct pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Section 53 as construed by the courts p. Engage in disorderly conduct pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Section 53 as construed by the courts
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to call for a Public Hearing on June 18, 2024, to amend Section 12.3.3(p) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: p. Engage in disorderly conduct pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Section 53 as construed by the courts p. Engage in disorderly conduct pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Section 53 as construed by the courts.”
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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