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October 1, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 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
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Rescind the appropriation of $5,289,941.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL (Council Vote #20, 5/29/24) and replace it with the following: 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL $5,304,
To rescind the appropriation of $5,289,941.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL (Council Vote #20, 5/29/24) and replace it with the following: 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL $5,304,220.00 TOTAL STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES $5,304,220.00
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to rescind the appropriation of $5,289,941.00 to 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL (Council Vote #20, 5/29/24) and replace it with the following: 19801000 STATE AND COUNTY CHARGES INTERGOVERNMENTAL $5,304,220.00 TOTAL STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES $5,304,220.00.”
Approve the following supplemental appropriation: $150,731.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
To approve the following supplemental appropriation: $150,731.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following supplemental appropriation: $150,731.00 to account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer).”
Approve the following supplemental appropriation: $100,000.00 to Account A4220070-551070 (Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies School) $129,291.00 to Account A4220070-530500 (Maintenance/Technology Mainten
To approve the following supplemental appropriation: $100,000.00 to Account A4220070-551070 (Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies School) $129,291.00 to Account A4220070-530500 (Maintenance/Technology Maintenance - Contracted Services School) $267,249.00 to Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following supplemental appropriation: $100,000.00 to Account A4220070-551070 (Maintenance of Buildings - Non-Educational Supplies School) $129,291.00 to Account A4220070-530500 (Maintenance/Technology Maintenance - Contracted Services School) $267,249.00 to Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer).”
Transfer $31.00 from Account 16651000-521020 (Highland - Lights & Power) to Account 16651000-578020 (Highland -Previous Years Bill) in order to pay the balance of an FY24 invoice to National Grid
To transfer $31.00 from Account 16651000-521020 (Highland - Lights & Power) to Account 16651000-578020 (Highland -Previous Years Bill) in order to pay the balance of an FY24 invoice to National Grid
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to transfer $31.00 from Account 16651000-521020 (Highland - Lights & Power) to Account 16651000-578020 (Highland -Previous Years Bill) in order to pay the balance of an FY24 invoice to National Grid.”
Transfer $400.00 from Account 11451000-530107 (Treasurer - Banking Services) to Account 11451000-558010 (Treasurer - Data Processing Supplies)
To transfer $400.00 from Account 11451000-530107 (Treasurer - Banking Services) to Account 11451000-558010 (Treasurer - Data Processing Supplies)
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to transfer $400.00 from Account 11451000-530107 (Treasurer - Banking Services) to Account 11451000-558010 (Treasurer - Data Processing Supplies).”
Approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property from Capron Park Zoo, 201 County Street on October 19, 2024 with a rain date of October 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m
To approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property from Capron Park Zoo, 201 County Street on October 19, 2024 with a rain date of October 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. City Property Chair Reynolds brought the following forward:
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to approve an application to waive Section 11-15.1 to serve alcoholic beverages or wine on city property from Capron Park Zoo, 201 County Street on October 19, 2024 with a rain date of October 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. City Property Chair Reynolds brought the following forward:.”
Declare the following as surplus and available for disposition
To declare the following as surplus and available for disposition
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following as surplus and available for disposition.”
Surplus the police items below to be used for trade in value: Make Cases Winchester 230 grain FMJ Q4170 38 53653 Lawman 230 grain TMJ 3 Winchester Ranger 230 grain T Series RA45T 13 Winchester Ranger 230 grain T Series R
To surplus the police items below to be used for trade in value: Make Cases Winchester 230 grain FMJ Q4170 38 53653 Lawman 230 grain TMJ 3 Winchester Ranger 230 grain T Series RA45T 13 Winchester Ranger 230 grain T Series RA45TP 8 53395 Lawman 155 grain 6 Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee called for a meeting at the next appropriate time
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to surplus the police items below to be used for trade in value: Make Cases Winchester 230 grain FMJ Q4170 38 53653 Lawman 230 grain TMJ 3 Winchester Ranger 230 grain T Series RA45T 13 Winchester Ranger 230 grain T Series RA45TP 8 53395 Lawman 155 grain 6 Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee called for a meeting at the next appropriate time.”
Approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments, regarding the receipt of the FY25 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $226,041.25
To approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments, regarding the receipt of the FY25 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $226,041.25
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve expending of such funds and any future grant amendments, regarding the receipt of the FY25 911 Training Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) in the amount of $226,041.25.”
Designate Attleboro Public Schools Athletic Coaches as Special Municipal Employees under M.G.L. c. 268A, Section 1. October 1, 2024
To designate Attleboro Public Schools Athletic Coaches as Special Municipal Employees under M.G.L. c. 268A, Section 1. October 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to designate Attleboro Public Schools Athletic Coaches as Special Municipal Employees under M.G.L. c. 268A, Section 1. October 1, 2024.”
Designate the position of Inspector of Sealer of Weights and Measures as a Special Municipal Employee under M.G.L. c. 268A, Section 1.
To designate the position of Inspector of Sealer of Weights and Measures as a Special Municipal Employee under M.G.L. c. 268A, Section 1.
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to designate the position of Inspector of Sealer of Weights and Measures as a Special Municipal Employee under M.G.L. c. 268A, Section 1..”
Add the title of Zoo Curator, Education Curator, Guest Service Supervisor and Water Laboratory Manager to Article XVI Uniform and Clothing Allowance in the Personnel Rules and Regulations
To add the title of Zoo Curator, Education Curator, Guest Service Supervisor and Water Laboratory Manager to Article XVI Uniform and Clothing Allowance in the Personnel Rules and Regulations
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to add the title of Zoo Curator, Education Curator, Guest Service Supervisor and Water Laboratory Manager to Article XVI Uniform and Clothing Allowance in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.”
Approve the appointment of Debbie Scott, 11 Lake Shore Drive, to fill an unexpired term on the Sustainability Commission
To approve the appointment of Debbie Scott, 11 Lake Shore Drive, to fill an unexpired term on the Sustainability Commission
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of Debbie Scott, 11 Lake Shore Drive, to fill an unexpired term on the Sustainability Commission.”
Refer the following new business to the Ordinance Committee and the Administration for study and recommendation: (Foa, Kobus and Sawyer) Section 2-22: Community Engagement Committee 2-22.1 Organization Establish within t
To refer the following new business to the Ordinance Committee and the Administration for study and recommendation: (Foa, Kobus and Sawyer) Section 2-22: Community Engagement Committee 2-22.1 Organization Establish within the municipal government an unpaid Attleboro Community Engagement Committee (ACEC) consisting of seven to nine members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Municipal Council
Yes: Angelo, DiLisio, Dolan, Foa, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, Sawyer, Tavares, WatermanNo: Lavoie
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Lavoie) to refer the following new business to the Ordinance Committee and the Administration for study and recommendation: (Foa, Kobus and Sawyer) Section 2-22: Community Engagement Committee 2-22.1 Organization Establish within the municipal government an unpaid Attleboro Community Engagement Committee (ACEC) consisting of seven to nine members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Municipal Council.”
Refer the following new business to the City Property & Claims Committee for study and recommendation: (Holmes) WHERE AS, The city has agreed that the former Highland Clubhouse be converted to a two-story Senior center,
To refer the following new business to the City Property & Claims Committee for study and recommendation: (Holmes) WHERE AS, The city has agreed that the former Highland Clubhouse be converted to a two-story Senior center, and the Municipal Council is awaiting a funding request to begin the process of designing and building the facility, consistent with the preliminary design that the Attleboro Building Commission has overseen, and WHERE AS, The mayor has submitted a request to the Municipal Council to approve a request to generate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private contractors to construct a October 1, 2024 Senior Center on the first floor, and mixed senior housing (consistent with MGL Chapter 40B) on the second and third floors available for rent to seniors over 55 years old
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to refer the following new business to the City Property & Claims Committee for study and recommendation: (Holmes) WHERE AS, The city has agreed that the former Highland Clubhouse be converted to a two-story Senior center, and the Municipal Council is awaiting a funding request to begin the process of designing and building the facility, consistent with the preliminary design that the Attleboro Building Commission has overseen, and WHERE AS, The mayor has submitted a request to the Municipal Council to approve a request to generate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private contractors to construct a October 1, 2024 Senior Center on the first floor, and mixed senior housing (consistent with MGL Chapter 40B) on the second and third floors available for rent to seniors over 55 years old.”
Adjourn at 9:39 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council October 1, 2024
To adjourn at 9:39 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) City Clerk/Clerk of the Council October 1, 2024
From the minutes
“voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:39 P.M..”
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