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July 18, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Laura Dee Dolan, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo, Jonathan F. Tavares, Pamela Foa, Laurie A. Sawyer, Nicholas G. Lavoie
Absent: Todd M. Kobus, Diana Holmes
Every vote, in order
Suspend the Rules as this was the second meeting of the week and there would not be Committee of the Whole, no communications, no old business and no new business
To Suspend the Rules as this was the second meeting of the week and there would not be Committee of the Whole, no communications, no old business and no new business
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to Suspend the Rules as this was the second meeting of the week and there would not be Committee of the Whole, no communications, no old business and no new business.”
Recess in order to complete necessary committees for votes later in the meeting
To recess in order to complete necessary committees for votes later in the meeting
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to recess in order to complete necessary committees for votes later in the meeting.”
Approve a 48-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 8 copiers to be deployed throughout the Attleboro School District
To approve a 48-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 8 copiers to be deployed throughout the Attleboro School District
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve a 48-month lease agreement with Konica Minolta for 8 copiers to be deployed throughout the Attleboro School District.”
Approve the expenditure of these funds and approve any future grant amendments regarding the award of $8,000 through MassDevelopment's TDI Local Fund program to support the City's Winter Night Festival
To approve the expenditure of these funds and approve any future grant amendments regarding the award of $8,000 through MassDevelopment's TDI Local Fund program to support the City's Winter Night Festival
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the expenditure of these funds and approve any future grant amendments regarding the award of $8,000 through MassDevelopment's TDI Local Fund program to support the City's Winter Night Festival.”
Approve the expenditure of these funds and approve any future grant amendments regarding the award of $5,000 through MassDevelopment's TDI Local Fund program to organize and execute a new winter holiday event, Holiday St
To approve the expenditure of these funds and approve any future grant amendments regarding the award of $5,000 through MassDevelopment's TDI Local Fund program to organize and execute a new winter holiday event, Holiday Stroll in our Downtown
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the expenditure of these funds and approve any future grant amendments regarding the award of $5,000 through MassDevelopment's TDI Local Fund program to organize and execute a new winter holiday event, Holiday Stroll in our Downtown.”
Authorize the Attleboro School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $663.72 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT Eversource $98.48 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $38.81 Bus Off
To authorize the Attleboro School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $663.72 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT Eversource $98.48 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $38.81 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $304.75 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $69.25 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $152.43 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to authorize the Attleboro School Department to pay previous year school bills totaling $663.72 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT Eversource $98.48 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $38.81 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $304.75 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $69.25 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing Eversource $152.43 Bus Office Didn't receive for processing.”
Transfer $11,958.86 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 13001000-562200 (Education - Bristol AG HS Debt Assessment)
To transfer $11,958.86 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 13001000-562200 (Education - Bristol AG HS Debt Assessment)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to transfer $11,958.86 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 13001000-562200 (Education - Bristol AG HS Debt Assessment).”
Accept the generous donation to the City of 8 publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AED) and 8 weather-proof heated and insulated cabinets from Sisters @ Heart and grant the Mayor authorization to sign t
To accept the generous donation to the City of 8 publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AED) and 8 weather-proof heated and insulated cabinets from Sisters @ Heart and grant the Mayor authorization to sign the associated partnership agreement that the City agrees to arrange for payment of the electrical permits and installation costs of approximately $10,000
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to accept the generous donation to the City of 8 publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AED) and 8 weather-proof heated and insulated cabinets from Sisters @ Heart and grant the Mayor authorization to sign the associated partnership agreement that the City agrees to arrange for payment of the electrical permits and installation costs of approximately $10,000.”
Public Works Committee
Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant through MassDEP in the amount of $44,665.00 for cyber security upgrades of the Water Department SCADA system
To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant through MassDEP in the amount of $44,665.00 for cyber security upgrades of the Water Department SCADA system
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant through MassDEP in the amount of $44,665.00 for cyber security upgrades of the Water Department SCADA system.”
Approve the agreement between the City of Attleboro and the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN)
To approve the agreement between the City of Attleboro and the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN)
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the agreement between the City of Attleboro and the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN).”
Approve the following loan order for the Pilot Study of PFAS and manganese removal: ORDERED: that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) is appropriated for the permitting, bidding, sub consultant, engineering and t
To approve the following loan order for the Pilot Study of PFAS and manganese removal: 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 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the following loan order for the Pilot Study of PFAS and manganese removal: 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.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Fire Department regarding the receipt of the FY2024 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant and the FY2024 Senior SAFE Grant from
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Fire Department regarding the receipt of the FY2024 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant and the FY2024 Senior SAFE Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $9,800.00
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments by the Attleboro Fire Department regarding the receipt of the FY2024 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant and the FY2024 Senior SAFE Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $9,800.00.”
Approve the expenditure during FY2025 of a Community Development Block Grant and also approve any future grant amendments regarding the conditional award of $13,200 to the Recreation department
To approve the expenditure during FY2025 of a Community Development Block Grant and also approve any future grant amendments regarding the conditional award of $13,200 to the Recreation department
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the expenditure during FY2025 of a Community Development Block Grant and also approve any future grant amendments regarding the conditional award of $13,200 to the Recreation department.”
Approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant for the SHINE Program through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $73,000.00
To approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant for the SHINE Program through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $73,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve expending such funds and any future grant amendments regarding the receipt of a grant for the SHINE Program through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $73,000.00.”
Approve the reappointment of Brian Germaine of Newport Avenue to serve as the Inspector of Plumbing & Inspector of Gas Piping & Gas Appliances
To approve the reappointment of Brian Germaine of Newport Avenue to serve as the Inspector of Plumbing & Inspector of Gas Piping & Gas Appliances
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the reappointment of Brian Germaine of Newport Avenue to serve as the Inspector of Plumbing & Inspector of Gas Piping & Gas Appliances.”
Approve the appointment of Jeffrey Bailey, 5 Sheridan Circle, to the Board of Election Commissioners
To approve the appointment of Jeffrey Bailey, 5 Sheridan Circle, to the Board of Election Commissioners
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Bailey, 5 Sheridan Circle, to the Board of Election Commissioners.”
Approve the following: 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 p
To approve the following: 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 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the following: 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.”
Approve the following: to layout 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 faciliti
To approve the following: to layout 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 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the following: to layout 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.”
Approve the following: 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 pl
To approve the following: 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 9 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes, Kobus absent) to approve the following: 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.”
Adjourn at 6:42 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 6:42 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council
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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