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June 4, 2024
25 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Suspend the rules
To suspend the rules
Hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: To amend Section 10-5.10 Handicapped and Veterans' Parking Spaces as follows: Change: Bank Street, easterly side, from 125 feet northerly of Park Street to
To hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: To amend Section 10-5.10 Handicapped and Veterans' Parking Spaces as follows: Change: Bank Street, easterly side, from 125 feet northerly of Park Street to 150 feet northerly of Park Street to: Bank Street, easterly side, from 196 feet northerly of Park Street to 218 feet northerly of Park Street 2.
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: To amend Section 10-5.10 Handicapped and Veterans' Parking Spaces as follows: Change: Bank Street, easterly side, from 125 feet northerly of Park Street to 150 feet northerly of Park Street to: Bank Street, easterly side, from 196 feet northerly of Park Street to 218 feet northerly of Park Street 2..”
Hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following loan: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and testing associat
To hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following loan: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and testing associated with the West Street Pilot Study, located at 1296 West Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(7) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this Project
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following loan: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and testing associated with the West Street Pilot Study, located at 1296 West Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts (collectively the "Project"), including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) under Chapter 29C of the General Laws and/or Section 7(7) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this Project.”
Hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout Bolkum Lane as a public way (length of 641.56 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 6+41.56) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or s
To hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout Bolkum Lane as a public way (length of 641.56 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 6+41.56) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLANS FOR VIRIDIAN MEADOWS PHASE I OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT", dated March 2024, prepared by Curt A. Nunes, P.L.S, and Thomas M. Cunningham, R.P.E., of Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout Bolkum Lane as a public way (length of 641.56 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 6+41.56) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLANS FOR VIRIDIAN MEADOWS PHASE I OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT", dated March 2024, prepared by Curt A. Nunes, P.L.S, and Thomas M. Cunningham, R.P.E., of Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”
Hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout of Bolkum Lane as a public way (length of 537.84 feet, from STA 10+88.40 (STA 6+41.56 in Phase I plans) to STA 16+26.24) and accept said w
To hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout of Bolkum Lane as a public way (length of 537.84 feet, from STA 10+88.40 (STA 6+41.56 in Phase I plans) to STA 16+26.24) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLANS FOR VIRIDIAN MEADOWS PHASE II CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION", dated March 2024, prepared by Curt A. Nunes, P.L.S, and Thomas M. Cunningham, R.P.E., of Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout of Bolkum Lane as a public way (length of 537.84 feet, from STA 10+88.40 (STA 6+41.56 in Phase I plans) to STA 16+26.24) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLANS FOR VIRIDIAN MEADOWS PHASE II CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION", dated March 2024, prepared by Curt A. Nunes, P.L.S, and Thomas M. Cunningham, R.P.E., of Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”
Hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout Dumont Way as a public way (length of 453.63 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 4+53.63) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or se
To hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout Dumont Way as a public way (length of 453.63 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 4+53.63) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLANS FOR VIRIDIAN MEADOWS PHASE I OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT", dated March 2024, prepared by Curt A. Nunes, P.L.S, and Thomas M. Cunningham, R.P.E., of Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to hold a public hearing on July 16, 2024 regarding the following: Request to layout Dumont Way as a public way (length of 453.63 feet, from STA 0+00 to STA 4+53.63) and accept said way and any related drainage, water or sewer facilities or easements, all as shown on a plan and profile entitled "STREET ACCEPTANCE PLANS FOR VIRIDIAN MEADOWS PHASE I OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT", dated March 2024, prepared by Curt A. Nunes, P.L.S, and Thomas M. Cunningham, R.P.E., of Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc., which plan and profile have been deemed satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Works.”
Have a public hearing on July 18, 2024 regarding the following: To amend Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by adding the following subsection: 12-7
To have a public hearing on July 18, 2024 regarding the following: To amend Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by adding the following subsection: 12-7
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to have a public hearing on July 18, 2024 regarding the following: To amend Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro by adding the following subsection: 12-7.”
Transfer $5,600.00 from account 11241000-578300 (Citywide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to account 11331000-524211 (Budget and Administration - Maintenance of Software) to replenish funds used for form design for new Real
To transfer $5,600.00 from account 11241000-578300 (Citywide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to account 11331000-524211 (Budget and Administration - Maintenance of Software) to replenish funds used for form design for new Real Estate and Personal Property Bills
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $5,600.00 from account 11241000-578300 (Citywide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to account 11331000-524211 (Budget and Administration - Maintenance of Software) to replenish funds used for form design for new Real Estate and Personal Property Bills.”
Approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages wine on City Property from Skyroc Brewery 25 Riverbank Road on June 9, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and "Keeping a Stand In a Public Place" at 1
To approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages wine on City Property from Skyroc Brewery 25 Riverbank Road on June 9, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and "Keeping a Stand In a Public Place" at 11 Riverbank Road at the same event
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages wine on City Property from Skyroc Brewery 25 Riverbank Road on June 9, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and "Keeping a Stand In a Public Place" at 11 Riverbank Road at the same event.”
Approve a Keep a Stand in a Public Place application which was submitted by Pinku Bros
To approve a Keep a Stand in a Public Place application which was submitted by Pinku Bros
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve a Keep a Stand in a Public Place application which was submitted by Pinku Bros.”
Accept the donation of a Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P Automated External Defibrillator (AED) along with a one-year subscription to Arch Medical Direction and Program Management with an estimated value of $1,830.85 from t
To accept the donation of a Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P Automated External Defibrillator (AED) along with a one-year subscription to Arch Medical Direction and Program Management with an estimated value of $1,830.85 from the Nick Blakely Foundation to the Thacher Elementary School
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of a Heartsine Samaritan PAD 450P Automated External Defibrillator (AED) along with a one-year subscription to Arch Medical Direction and Program Management with an estimated value of $1,830.85 from the Nick Blakely Foundation to the Thacher Elementary School.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $7,500.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to the following accounts to fund the remainder of FY24: $1,500.00 to 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) $2,000.00 to 16501000-546010 (P
To transfer $7,500.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to the following accounts to fund the remainder of FY24: $1,500.00 to 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) $2,000.00 to 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) $2,000.00 to 16501000-548030 (Park - Supplies Vehicles) $2,000.00 to 16501000-548040 (Park - Supplies Equipment)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $7,500.00 from Account 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to the following accounts to fund the remainder of FY24: $1,500.00 to 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) $2,000.00 to 16501000-546010 (Park - Supplies Grounds) $2,000.00 to 16501000-548030 (Park - Supplies Vehicles) $2,000.00 to 16501000-548040 (Park - Supplies Equipment).”
Transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) for funds to repair an issue with the emissions system on a 20
To transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) for funds to repair an issue with the emissions system on a 2014 Ford F-350 (AC-1)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) for funds to repair an issue with the emissions system on a 2014 Ford F-350 (AC-1).”
Appropriate $425,183.61, from account 1000-359000 (City Wide - Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to the following accounts for the FY24 Snow Deficit: $32,178.64 to account 14231000-513010 (Snow/Ic
To appropriate $425,183.61, from account 1000-359000 (City Wide - Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to the following accounts for the FY24 Snow Deficit: $32,178.64 to account 14231000-513010 (Snow/Ice Control - Overtime Snow Removal) $17,500.00 to account 14231000-519921 (Snow/Ice Control - Snow Participation) $7,001.46 to account 14231000-524240(Snow/Ice Control - Maintenance of Equipment) $196,109.44 to account 14231000-529080 (Snow/Ice Control - Snowplowing Services) $48,625.04 to account 14231000-548040 (Snow/Ice Control - Supplies-Equipment) $123,769.03 to account 14231000-553030 (Snow/Ice Control - Supplies-Salt)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appropriate $425,183.61, from account 1000-359000 (City Wide - Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash - General Government) to the following accounts for the FY24 Snow Deficit: $32,178.64 to account 14231000-513010 (Snow/Ice Control - Overtime Snow Removal) $17,500.00 to account 14231000-519921 (Snow/Ice Control - Snow Participation) $7,001.46 to account 14231000-524240(Snow/Ice Control - Maintenance of Equipment) $196,109.44 to account 14231000-529080 (Snow/Ice Control - Snowplowing Services) $48,625.04 to account 14231000-548040 (Snow/Ice Control - Supplies-Equipment) $123,769.03 to account 14231000-553030 (Snow/Ice Control - Supplies-Salt).”
Transfer the following for annual street line painting Police details: $25,000.00 from Account: 14201000-511000 (Public Works - Salary and Wages) to Account 14201000-524001 (Public Works - Street Painting Services) $4,12
To transfer the following for annual street line painting Police details: $25,000.00 from Account: 14201000-511000 (Public Works - Salary and Wages) to Account 14201000-524001 (Public Works - Street Painting Services) $4,123.52 from Account 14201000-512020 (Public Works - Salaries Seasonal) to Account 14201000-530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) Chair Holmes of Public Safety Committee brought forward the following votes:
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer the following for annual street line painting Police details: $25,000.00 from Account: 14201000-511000 (Public Works - Salary and Wages) to Account 14201000-524001 (Public Works - Street Painting Services) $4,123.52 from Account 14201000-512020 (Public Works - Salaries Seasonal) to Account 14201000-530101 (Public Works - Professional Services) Chair Holmes of Public Safety Committee brought forward the following votes:.”
Transfer $27,866.54 from Account #12201000-531120 (Fire - Employee Training) to the following for the 53rd week pay FY24: $21,000.00 to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries & Wages) $5,000.00 to Account 12201000-5130
To transfer $27,866.54 from Account #12201000-531120 (Fire - Employee Training) to the following for the 53rd week pay FY24: $21,000.00 to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries & Wages) $5,000.00 to Account 12201000-513000 (Fire - Overtime) $500.00 to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatch Overtime) $600.00 to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits) $66.54 to Account 12201000-519910 (Fire - Stipends) $700.00 to Account 12201000-514020 (Fire - Night Differential)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $27,866.54 from Account #12201000-531120 (Fire - Employee Training) to the following for the 53rd week pay FY24: $21,000.00 to Account 12201000-511000 (Fire - Salaries & Wages) $5,000.00 to Account 12201000-513000 (Fire - Overtime) $500.00 to Account 12201000-513021 (Fire - Dispatch Overtime) $600.00 to Account 12201000-514010 (Fire - College Credits) $66.54 to Account 12201000-519910 (Fire - Stipends) $700.00 to Account 12201000-514020 (Fire - Night Differential).”
Transfer $429.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-599200 (Fire - Transfer to Grant) to pay a previous year bill for dispatcher training
To transfer $429.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-599200 (Fire - Transfer to Grant) to pay a previous year bill for dispatcher training
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $429.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-599200 (Fire - Transfer to Grant) to pay a previous year bill for dispatcher training.”
Transfer $1,075.00 from Account 12101000-519917 (Police - Hazardous Duty) to Account 12101000-573010 (Police - Dues) to cover the cost of two invoices due to unanticipated cost increases
To transfer $1,075.00 from Account 12101000-519917 (Police - Hazardous Duty) to Account 12101000-573010 (Police - Dues) to cover the cost of two invoices due to unanticipated cost increases
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,075.00 from Account 12101000-519917 (Police - Hazardous Duty) to Account 12101000-573010 (Police - Dues) to cover the cost of two invoices due to unanticipated cost increases.”
Transfer $750.00 from Account 12101000-519917 (Police - Hazardous Duty Pay) to Account 12101000-534090 (Police - Other Communications)
To transfer $750.00 from Account 12101000-519917 (Police - Hazardous Duty Pay) to Account 12101000-534090 (Police - Other Communications)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $750.00 from Account 12101000-519917 (Police - Hazardous Duty Pay) to Account 12101000-534090 (Police - Other Communications).”
Transfer $4,190.00 from Account 12101000-519919 (Police - First Responder Stipend) to Account 12101000-530104 (Police - Medical Consultation) to cover medical exam costs for two new police officers
To transfer $4,190.00 from Account 12101000-519919 (Police - First Responder Stipend) to Account 12101000-530104 (Police - Medical Consultation) to cover medical exam costs for two new police officers
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $4,190.00 from Account 12101000-519919 (Police - First Responder Stipend) to Account 12101000-530104 (Police - Medical Consultation) to cover medical exam costs for two new police officers.”
Transfer $30,000.00 from Account 12101000-514020 (Police -Night Differential) to Account 12101000-585060 (Police - Radios); and transfer $18,000.00 from Account 12101000-514010 (Police - College Credits) to Account 12101
To transfer $30,000.00 from Account 12101000-514020 (Police -Night Differential) to Account 12101000-585060 (Police - Radios); and transfer $18,000.00 from Account 12101000-514010 (Police - College Credits) to Account 12101000-585060 (Police - Radios) to purchase 20 portable radios to replace radios no longer working
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $30,000.00 from Account 12101000-514020 (Police -Night Differential) to Account 12101000-585060 (Police - Radios); and transfer $18,000.00 from Account 12101000-514010 (Police - College Credits) to Account 12101000-585060 (Police - Radios) to purchase 20 portable radios to replace radios no longer working.”
Approve the appointment of Kathy Davis, 439 Lindsey Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Recreation Commissioners
To approve the appointment of Kathy Davis, 439 Lindsey Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Recreation Commissioners
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Kathy Davis, 439 Lindsey Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Recreation Commissioners.”
Approve the following changes to Article II, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees by replacing the following language in the second sentence, "thirty-five hours scheduled over five consec
To approve the following changes to Article II, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees by replacing the following language in the second sentence, "thirty-five hours scheduled over five consecutive seven-hour days, exclusive of the lunch period, Monday through Friday" with "thirty-five hours scheduled over five consecutive days, exclusive of the lunch period, Monday through Friday." The new hours which would take effect July 1, 2024 would be as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 12pm
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following changes to Article II, Section 1 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for Exempt Employees by replacing the following language in the second sentence, "thirty-five hours scheduled over five consecutive seven-hour days, exclusive of the lunch period, Monday through Friday" with "thirty-five hours scheduled over five consecutive days, exclusive of the lunch period, Monday through Friday." The new hours which would take effect July 1, 2024 would be as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 12pm.”
Approve the appointment of Laura L. Wayne-Wheeler, 67 Mechanic Street, Unit 103, to fill an unexpired term as an alternate member of the Historical Commission
To approve the appointment of Laura L. Wayne-Wheeler, 67 Mechanic Street, Unit 103, to fill an unexpired term as an alternate member of the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Laura L. Wayne-Wheeler, 67 Mechanic Street, Unit 103, to fill an unexpired term as an alternate member of the Historical Commission.”
Adjourn
To adjourn
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