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June 18, 2024
22 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, Jonathan F. Tavares, Pamela Foa, Laurie A. Sawyer, Nicholas G. Lavoie
Absent: Michael A. Angelo
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Suspend the Rules due to an emergency measure sent down by the Mayor
To Suspend the Rules due to an emergency measure sent down by the Mayor
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to Suspend the Rules due to an emergency measure sent down by the Mayor.”
Hold a public hearing on August 20, 2024 for the following: That Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances for the City of Attleboro be amended by adding the following new section: Section 10-15 Public Electric Vehicle Chargi
To hold a public hearing on August 20, 2024 for the following: That Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances for the City of Attleboro be amended by adding the following new section: Section 10-15 Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Rates Purpose: In accord with Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 25A, sec. 16, and Ch. 40, sec. 22A, the purpose of this ordinance is to set the policies and procedures for the fees and use of City of Attleboro (City) owned and operated electric vehicle (EV) charging station facilities (charging stations), excluding any charging stations located on Attleboro public school property
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to hold a public hearing on August 20, 2024 for the following: That Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances for the City of Attleboro be amended by adding the following new section: Section 10-15 Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Rates Purpose: In accord with Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 25A, sec. 16, and Ch. 40, sec. 22A, the purpose of this ordinance is to set the policies and procedures for the fees and use of City of Attleboro (City) owned and operated electric vehicle (EV) charging station facilities (charging stations), excluding any charging stations located on Attleboro public school property.”
Approve the following emergency measure: To transfer $53,428.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599600 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $53,428
To approve the following emergency measure: To transfer $53,428.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599600 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $53,428.78 to Account 2419-499600 (HHS Cares - Transfer from General Fund)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas-0 nays (Angelo-absent) to approve the following emergency measure: To transfer $53,428.78 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599600 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $53,428.78 to Account 2419-499600 (HHS Cares - Transfer from General Fund).”
Appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3507 Library Reconstruction to be used for the library project involving approximately 25,000 square feet of carpet replacement acr
To appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3507 Library Reconstruction to be used for the library project involving approximately 25,000 square feet of carpet replacement across the 4 floors and all the associated work involved
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3507 Library Reconstruction to be used for the library project involving approximately 25,000 square feet of carpet replacement across the 4 floors and all the associated work involved.”
Authorize the City to expend $1,524,631.97 in ARPA funds for the following: City-wide Phone System Upgrades City-wide Cisco Switch Upgrades City-wide Computer System and Server Upgrades Police De-Escalation Interactive T
To authorize the City to expend $1,524,631.97 in ARPA funds for the following: City-wide Phone System Upgrades City-wide Cisco Switch Upgrades City-wide Computer System and Server Upgrades Police De-Escalation Interactive Training Simulator Police Evidence Storage Container Police Cruisers Fire Storage Area for Personal Protective Gear Replace Breathing Air Cascade System at South Attleboro Fire Station Repair Balfour Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Zoo Fire Alarm System Electronic Permitting Library Carpet Project Additionally, the Mayor respectfully requests authorization to reallocate unobligated contingency funds from any approved ARPA projects to the following projects (same as above): City-wide Phone System Upgrades City-wide Cisco Switch Upgrades City-wide Computer System and Server Upgrades Police De-Escalation Interactive Training Simulator Police Evidence Storage Container Police C
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to authorize the City to expend $1,524,631.97 in ARPA funds for the following: City-wide Phone System Upgrades City-wide Cisco Switch Upgrades City-wide Computer System and Server Upgrades Police De-Escalation Interactive Training Simulator Police Evidence Storage Container Police Cruisers Fire Storage Area for Personal Protective Gear Replace Breathing Air Cascade System at South Attleboro Fire Station Repair Balfour Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Zoo Fire Alarm System Electronic Permitting Library Carpet Project Additionally, the Mayor respectfully requests authorization to reallocate unobligated contingency funds from any approved ARPA projects to the following projects (same as above): City-wide Phone System Upgrades City-wide Cisco Switch Upgrades City-wide Computer System and Server Upgrades Police De-Escalation Interactive Training Simulator Pol.”
Approve the Payment in Lieu of Tax agreement (PILOT) between No Fossil Fuel, LLC and the City of Attleboro
To approve the Payment in Lieu of Tax agreement (PILOT) between No Fossil Fuel, LLC and the City of Attleboro
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to approve the Payment in Lieu of Tax agreement (PILOT) between No Fossil Fuel, LLC and the City of Attleboro.”
Appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated) to Fund 8509 (Special Purpose Capital Stabilization Fund)
To appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated) to Fund 8509 (Special Purpose Capital Stabilization Fund)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to appropriate $500,000.00 from Account 1000-359000 (General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated) to Fund 8509 (Special Purpose Capital Stabilization Fund).”
Appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3507 Library Reconstruction to be used for the library project involving approximately 25,000 square feet of carpet replacement acr
To appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3507 Library Reconstruction to be used for the library project involving approximately 25,000 square feet of carpet replacement across the 4 floors and all the associated work involved
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3507 Library Reconstruction to be used for the library project involving approximately 25,000 square feet of carpet replacement across the 4 floors and all the associated work involved.”
Approve the New Class II license application from RT 1 Automotive Inc, 883 Washington Street, with 10 customer parking spaces and 55 display spaces
To approve the New Class II license application from RT 1 Automotive Inc, 883 Washington Street, with 10 customer parking spaces and 55 display spaces
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to approve the New Class II license application from RT 1 Automotive Inc, 883 Washington Street, with 10 customer parking spaces and 55 display spaces.”
Declare the following Police Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2014 Ford P.I. Utility 1FM5K8AR7EGA55356 131,990 Poor Chair Dolan of
To declare the following Police Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2014 Ford P.I. Utility 1FM5K8AR7EGA55356 131,990 Poor Chair Dolan of the Public Works Committee brought the following votes forward:
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to declare the following Police Department vehicle as surplus and available for disposition for trade-in or to sell: Year Make/Model VIN # Miles Condition 2014 Ford P.I. Utility 1FM5K8AR7EGA55356 131,990 Poor Chair Dolan of the Public Works Committee brought the following votes forward:.”
Public Works Committee
Transfer $174.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance)
To transfer $174.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to transfer $174.00 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-574010 (Water Enterprise Fund - Insurance).”
Appropriate $39,238.82 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-553150 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Water Meter Supplies) after such time the Accounting Department will w
To appropriate $39,238.82 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-553150 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Water Meter Supplies) after such time the Accounting Department will work with the Wastewater Department to transfer the funds to the Water Enterprise Fund for the residential meter replacement program
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to appropriate $39,238.82 from Account 6000-359000 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings) to Account 6000-553150 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Water Meter Supplies) after such time the Accounting Department will work with the Wastewater Department to transfer the funds to the Water Enterprise Fund for the residential meter replacement program.”
Authorize the City to expend $62,500 of ARPA funds on costs associated with the Fire Department communications system repairs and upgrades
To authorize the City to expend $62,500 of ARPA funds on costs associated with the Fire Department communications system repairs and upgrades
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to authorize the City to expend $62,500 of ARPA funds on costs associated with the Fire Department communications system repairs and upgrades.”
Approve the appointment of Kiehana Channer, 93B Orange Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Kiehana Channer, 93B Orange Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to approve the appointment of Kiehana Channer, 93B Orange Street, to fill an unexpired term on the Cultural Council.”
Transfer $16,385.43 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-515075 (Recreation - Earned Time Payment)
To transfer $16,385.43 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-515075 (Recreation - Earned Time Payment)
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to transfer $16,385.43 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-515075 (Recreation - Earned Time Payment).”
Approve the expenditure of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Community Development Block Grant for $15,702 to be used by the Council on Aging to fund the Outreach/SHINE Counselor
To approve the expenditure of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Community Development Block Grant for $15,702 to be used by the Council on Aging to fund the Outreach/SHINE Counselor
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas -0 nays (Angelo-absent) to approve the expenditure of such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of the Community Development Block Grant for $15,702 to be used by the Council on Aging to fund the Outreach/SHINE Counselor.”
Approve the following transfers: $132,750.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide - Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to Account 11241000-599550 (City Wide - Transfer to Compensated Absence) and further transfer $13
To approve the following transfers: $132,750.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide - Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to Account 11241000-599550 (City Wide - Transfer to Compensated Absence) and further transfer $132,750.00 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence. $45,801.86 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to Account 11241000-599550 (City Wide - Transfer to Compensated Absence) and further transfer $45,801.86 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo absent) to approve the following transfers: $132,750.00 from Account 11241000-578360 (City Wide - Reserve for Compensation 53rd Week) to Account 11241000-599550 (City Wide - Transfer to Compensated Absence) and further transfer $132,750.00 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence. $45,801.86 from Account 11241000-578350 (City Wide - Reserve Fund Labor Negotiations) to Account 11241000-599550 (City Wide - Transfer to Compensated Absence) and further transfer $45,801.86 to Fund 2517 Reserve for Compensated Absence.”
Place the title "Zoo Curator" to a Grade 7 in the Exempt Classification Plan and amending the Classification Plan established in Section 13-3.1 of city ordinances
To place the title "Zoo Curator" to a Grade 7 in the Exempt Classification Plan and amending the Classification Plan established in Section 13-3.1 of city ordinances
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to place the title "Zoo Curator" to a Grade 7 in the Exempt Classification Plan and amending the Classification Plan established in Section 13-3.1 of city ordinances.”
Amend Section 2-8.1 of the Revised Ordinances by changing "Chairman" to "Chair" and adding the words "and vice-chair" after the word "chair"
To amend Section 2-8.1 of the Revised Ordinances by changing "Chairman" to "Chair" and adding the words "and vice-chair" after the word "chair"
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to amend Section 2-8.1 of the Revised Ordinances by changing "Chairman" to "Chair" and adding the words "and vice-chair" after the word "chair".”
Approve the following instruments to fulfill conditions of approval for the subdivision plan entitled "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase I" and "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase II", specifically: Condition #32 contained in the "Br
To approve the following instruments to fulfill conditions of approval for the subdivision plan entitled "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase I" and "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase II", specifically: Condition #32 contained in the "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase I" certificate of vote, which requires W.B. Construction and Development, Inc. to convey to the city certain easements related to water and drainage infrastructure; and Condition #33 contained in the "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase II" certificate of vote, which requires W.B. Construction and Development, Inc. to convey to the city certain easements related to water and drainage infrastructure
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to approve the following instruments to fulfill conditions of approval for the subdivision plan entitled "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase I" and "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase II", specifically: Condition #32 contained in the "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase I" certificate of vote, which requires W.B. Construction and Development, Inc. to convey to the city certain easements related to water and drainage infrastructure; and Condition #33 contained in the "Brigham Hill Estates, Phase II" certificate of vote, which requires W.B. Construction and Development, Inc. to convey to the city certain easements related to water and drainage infrastructure.”
Appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3580 Illicit Connection Discharge Mitigation
To appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3580 Illicit Connection Discharge Mitigation
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Angelo-absent) to appropriate $500,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3580 Illicit Connection Discharge Mitigation.”
Adjourn at 7:44 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
To adjourn at 7:44 P.M. 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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