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August 22, 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, Michael A. Angelo, Jonathan F. Tavares, Laurie A. Sawyer, Nicholas G. Lavoie
Absent: Pamela Foa
Every vote, in order
Suspend the Rules as this meeting needed to recess to Committee Meetings
To Suspend the Rules as this meeting needed to recess to Committee Meetings
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to Suspend the Rules as this meeting needed to recess to Committee Meetings.”
Authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $33,618.21 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT InstraSystems $5,070.04 Lowes $27.33 MARKET BASKET $44.84 UMASS MEDICAL $20,713.06 U
To authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $33,618.21 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT InstraSystems $5,070.04 Lowes $27.33 MARKET BASKET $44.84 UMASS MEDICAL $20,713.06 U of New Haven $500.00 U of New Haven $500.00 North Turf $6,670.00 Pitney Bowes $92.94
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to authorize the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $33,618.21 as identified below: NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT InstraSystems $5,070.04 Lowes $27.33 MARKET BASKET $44.84 UMASS MEDICAL $20,713.06 U of New Haven $500.00 U of New Haven $500.00 North Turf $6,670.00 Pitney Bowes $92.94.”
Transfer $148.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY24 invoice to Glove Cleaners
To transfer $148.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY24 invoice to Glove Cleaners
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $148.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-578020 (City Wide -Bills Previous Years) in order to pay an FY24 invoice to Glove Cleaners.”
Transfer $35,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-574010 (City Wide -Insurance) to pay an FY25 insurance premium and to fund endorsements throughout the fiscal
To transfer $35,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-574010 (City Wide -Insurance) to pay an FY25 insurance premium and to fund endorsements throughout the fiscal year as the insurance premium for FY25 exceeded the budgeted amount
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $35,000.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-574010 (City Wide -Insurance) to pay an FY25 insurance premium and to fund endorsements throughout the fiscal year as the insurance premium for FY25 exceeded the budgeted amount.”
Authorize the School Department to pay the following previous year school bills totaling $24,721.78 : NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT B & R ERATE CONSULTING SERVICES $8,120.27 August 22, 2024 NATIONAL GRID $3,946.55 NATIONAL GRID
To authorize the School Department to pay the following previous year school bills totaling $24,721.78 : NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT B & R ERATE CONSULTING SERVICES $8,120.27 August 22, 2024 NATIONAL GRID $3,946.55 NATIONAL GRID $3,708.62 SOLECT ENTERGY LESSEE, LLC $8,946.34
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to authorize the School Department to pay the following previous year school bills totaling $24,721.78 : NAME OF VENDOR AMOUNT B & R ERATE CONSULTING SERVICES $8,120.27 August 22, 2024 NATIONAL GRID $3,946.55 NATIONAL GRID $3,708.62 SOLECT ENTERGY LESSEE, LLC $8,946.34.”
Authorize the reallocation of unobligated contingency funds from any approved ARPA projects as the following projects had not been included on the previous reallocation vote of ARPA funds taken earlier this year: School
To authorize the reallocation of unobligated contingency funds from any approved ARPA projects as the following projects had not been included on the previous reallocation vote of ARPA funds taken earlier this year: School Security Camera System Upgrades Fire Department Communications Systems Repairs and Upgrades
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to authorize the reallocation of unobligated contingency funds from any approved ARPA projects as the following projects had not been included on the previous reallocation vote of ARPA funds taken earlier this year: School Security Camera System Upgrades Fire Department Communications Systems Repairs and Upgrades.”
Transfer $66,242.76 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-576022 (Shpack Consent Decree) for the payment of environmental clean-up and related costs involved with the S
To transfer $66,242.76 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-576022 (Shpack Consent Decree) for the payment of environmental clean-up and related costs involved with the Shpack Landfill
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $66,242.76 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-576022 (Shpack Consent Decree) for the payment of environmental clean-up and related costs involved with the Shpack Landfill.”
Authorize the following: 1. Accept the $129,100 of the city's Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for Water Main Replacement between the cit
To authorize the following: 1. Accept the $129,100 of the city's Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for Water Main Replacement between the city and the Bristol County ARPA program and approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to authorize the following: 1. Accept the $129,100 of the city's Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for Water Main Replacement between the city and the Bristol County ARPA program and approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments.”
Transfer $51,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve fund for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $51,000.00 to Fund 3504-499600 (Bartek Center
To transfer $51,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve fund for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $51,000.00 to Fund 3504-499600 (Bartek Center - Transfer from General Fund) for some immediate repairs needed and for the failing roof section at the Bartek Recreation Center
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $51,000 from Account 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve fund for Capital) to Account 11241000-599300 (City Wide - Transfer to Capital Fund) and to further transfer $51,000.00 to Fund 3504-499600 (Bartek Center - Transfer from General Fund) for some immediate repairs needed and for the failing roof section at the Bartek Recreation Center.”
Transfer $377.54 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-578020 (Budget & Administration - Bills Previous Year) to pay a Kull's Office Supply FY24 bill
To transfer $377.54 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-578020 (Budget & Administration - Bills Previous Year) to pay a Kull's Office Supply FY24 bill
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $377.54 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11331000-578020 (Budget & Administration - Bills Previous Year) to pay a Kull's Office Supply FY24 bill.”
Approve a Keeping a Stand in a Public Place request from Tracey Cinelli, 11 French Farm Road Attleboro, for 1 food table at 11 Riverbank Road on October 6, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. August 22, 2024
To approve a Keeping a Stand in a Public Place request from Tracey Cinelli, 11 French Farm Road Attleboro, for 1 food table at 11 Riverbank Road on October 6, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. August 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to approve a Keeping a Stand in a Public Place request from Tracey Cinelli, 11 French Farm Road Attleboro, for 1 food table at 11 Riverbank Road on October 6, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. August 22, 2024.”
Approve a Keeping a Stand in a Public Place request from Tracey Cinelli, 11 French Farm Road, Skyroc Brewery for a beer cart at 11 Riverbank Road on October 6, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. And to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alc
To approve a Keeping a Stand in a Public Place request from Tracey Cinelli, 11 French Farm Road, Skyroc Brewery for a beer cart at 11 Riverbank Road on October 6, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. And to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to approve a Keeping a Stand in a Public Place request from Tracey Cinelli, 11 French Farm Road, Skyroc Brewery for a beer cart at 11 Riverbank Road on October 6, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. And to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property.”
Approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property from the Friends of Capron Park Zoo for their Fundraising Event "Night at the Zoo" to be held on September 28, 2024 Ch
To approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property from the Friends of Capron Park Zoo for their Fundraising Event "Night at the Zoo" to be held on September 28, 2024 Chair Dolan of Public Works brought the following forward:
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property from the Friends of Capron Park Zoo for their Fundraising Event "Night at the Zoo" to be held on September 28, 2024 Chair Dolan of Public Works brought the following forward:.”
Transfer $106.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) to refund an employee for an exam
To transfer $106.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) to refund an employee for an exam
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $106.00 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) to refund an employee for an exam.”
Transfer $3,400.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) to replenish funds due to an unexpected expense to send an employee for CD
To transfer $3,400.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) to replenish funds due to an unexpected expense to send an employee for CDL training
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $3,400.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16501000-530101 (Park - Professional Services) to replenish funds due to an unexpected expense to send an employee for CDL training.”
Transfer $51,100.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works -Crosswalk System) for the crosswalk near Hyman Fine Elementary School on Oakhill Avenue n
To transfer $51,100.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works -Crosswalk System) for the crosswalk near Hyman Fine Elementary School on Oakhill Avenue near Lee Street for planned improvements
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $51,100.00 from Account 11241000- 578380 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Capital) to Account 14201000-585082 (Public Works -Crosswalk System) for the crosswalk near Hyman Fine Elementary School on Oakhill Avenue near Lee Street for planned improvements.”
Transfer $489.76 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) for an FY24 water bill
To transfer $489.76 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) for an FY24 water bill
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to transfer $489.76 from Account 6000-578300 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6000-578020 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Previous Years Bills) for an FY24 water bill.”
Authorize the Park & Forestry department to pay the following previous years invoice: $107.74 to Apple Photo Booth, Inc and $626.00 to Tufts University Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
To authorize the Park & Forestry department to pay the following previous years invoice: $107.74 to Apple Photo Booth, Inc and $626.00 to Tufts University Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to authorize the Park & Forestry department to pay the following previous years invoice: $107.74 to Apple Photo Booth, Inc and $626.00 to Tufts University Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.”
Accept the donation of 100-120 cubic yards of excess rock from the reconstruction of the bridge over Wading River from MAS Building & Bridge, Inc. to the Water department
To accept the donation of 100-120 cubic yards of excess rock from the reconstruction of the bridge over Wading River from MAS Building & Bridge, Inc. to the Water department
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to accept the donation of 100-120 cubic yards of excess rock from the reconstruction of the bridge over Wading River from MAS Building & Bridge, Inc. to the Water department.”
Confirm the appointment of Staisha Chavis as Community Development Director
To confirm the appointment of Staisha Chavis as Community Development Director
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to confirm the appointment of Staisha Chavis as Community Development Director.”
Confirm the appointment of Christopher McDermott as Economic Development Director
To confirm the appointment of Christopher McDermott as Economic Development Director
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Foa absent) to confirm the appointment of Christopher McDermott as Economic Development Director.”
Adjourn at 6:40 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council August 22, 2024
To adjourn at 6:40 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council August 22, 2024
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 6:40 P.M..”
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