Bristol County public meetings in 2022

Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on allocating ARPA funds to Easton, Rehoboth, New Bedford, and Westport. They will also review personnel changes, approve payroll and warrants, and consider invoices for audits, electrical work, and elevator repairs. Several other routine administrative items are on the agenda.

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions to Easton, Rehoboth, New Bedford, and Westport. The board also authorized payments for county audits, facility repairs at the Taunton Superior Court, and endorsed a settlement agreement with Gilbane.

• Approved $100,000 ARPA funds for Town of Easton (3-0)
• Approved $180,000 ARPA funds for Town of Westport (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 ARPA funds for City of New Bedford (3-0)
• Approved $9,995 ARPA funds for Town of Rehoboth (3-0)
• Approved $6,365 for roof gutter repairs at Taunton Superior Court (3-0)
• Approved $5,115 for emergency elevator switch installation at Taunton Superior Court (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 payment to Lynch Marini & Associates for FY 2022 Audit
• Endorsed closeout settlement agreement with Gilbane (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on five ARPA program applications, including one amendment from Fall River and individual applications from Fall River, Westport, Norton, and Bristol County. The board will also discuss the capital budget, review a proposal from Araujo Brother's to repair a heating loop at New Bedford 3rd District Court, and consider a quotation from New England School Services, Inc. for a door replacement at the same courthouse.

• Vote on five ARPA Program applications: Fall River Amendment (1), Fall River (1), Westport (1), Norton (1), Bristol County (1)
• Capital budget discussion
• Araujo Brother's proposal to drain heating loop and replace valve at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Quotation from New England School Services, Inc. to replace entrance door at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• NACO annual membership dues invoice

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions for the City of Fall River, the Town of Norton, and Bristol County. The board also approved payroll and AP warrants and authorized a door replacement for the New Bedford 3rd District Court.

• Approved ARPA funds for City of Fall River: $3,000 (App #1095), $241,275.00 (App #1053)
• Approved ARPA funds for Town of Norton: $278,000.00 (App #1013)
• Approved ARPA funds for Bristol County: $31,250.00 (App #1086)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #23046 ($188,688.79) and AP Warrant #23047 ($1,723,880.40)
• Authorized County Administrator to approve New England School Services Inc. quote for New Bedford 3rd District Court entrance door
• Approved $500 payment to National Association of Counties for 2023 membership dues
• Approved substitute teacher rates for Bernadette Watters and Meaghan Tyrrell
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2022

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will consider personnel changes, payroll warrants, and a variety of building maintenance contracts. Notable items include votes on ARPA program applications from Fall River and Raynham, and a request from the Bristol County Fire Chief's Association for a FY'23 contribution. The board will also discuss the 2023 meeting schedule and capital budget.

• Vote on ARPA applications from Fall River (1) and Raynham (1)
• Bristol County Fire Chief's Association FY'23 contribution request
• Capital budget discussion
• Repair of two HVAC motors at New Bedford Superior Court
• Araujo Bros Plumbing invoices for three county buildings

The Commissioners authorized the distribution of ARPA funds to the City of Fall River and the Town of Raynham. They also approved several facility repairs for New Bedford courts and a $25,000 contribution to the Bristol County Fire Chief’s Association.

• Approved $305,000 ARPA distribution to City of Fall River
• Approved $950,000 ARPA distribution to Town of Raynham
• Approved $8,500 contract with Gorman Construction, Inc. for New Bedford Superior Court repairs
• Approved $25,000 FY2023 contribution to Bristol County Fire Chief’s Association
• Approved $391,839.45 payment to MIJA Health Benefits Trust for November premiums
• Approved repair of two HVAC motors at New Bedford Superior Court
• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Tabled Capital Budget discussion until Commissioner Kitchen is present

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and vote on ARPA applications from Fall River (4), Bristol County (1), and Taunton (1). They will also discuss personnel matters, approve payroll and warrants, and consider legal invoices and an employee accident report.

• ARPA program applications for review/vote: City of Fall River (4), Bristol County (1), City of Taunton (1)
• MassDOT Order of Taking in Fall River (Layout #8840) and Taunton (Layout #8818)
• MIIA Medex 2-2023 rates
• Legal invoices from Valerio Dominello & Hillman and attorney John A. Walsh
• Communication from Derek Costa regarding surplus property

The Bristol County Commissioners approved multiple ARPA distributions totaling over $3.5 million, including $1.365 million for Fall River application #1072, $950,000 for #1060, $114,350 for #1077, $75,300 for #1058, $550,000 for Taunton application #1082, and $8,000 for County application #1074. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved warrants totaling over $3.7 million, accepted MIIA Medex 2 rates for 2023, authorized land takings in Fall River and Taunton, and approved legal invoices and other routine items.

• Approved ARPA distributions: Fall River #1072 ($1,365,000), #1060 ($950,000), #1077 ($114,350), #1058 ($75,300); Taunton #1082 ($550,000); County #1074 ($8,000) — all unanimous
• Approved warrants totaling $3,749,951.56 (Payroll #23031, #23033, #23037; AP #23026, #23034, #23027, #23035, #23036) — unanimous
• Accepted MIIA Medex 2 rates for calendar year 2023 and authorized Chairman Kitchen to sign — unanimous
• Authorized Chairman Kitchen to execute Certificates for Land Takings #8840 (Fall River) and #8818 (Taunton) — unanimous
• Approved $2,675 invoice to Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC and $875 invoice to John A. Walsh, P.C. — unanimous
• Approved $16,000 in operating expenses to Children's Advocacy Center (July–October 2022) — unanimous
• Appointed County Administrator as local administrator for State Ethics Commission online training system — unanimous
• Approved $1,625 estimate from Advance Air & Heat to replace 2 HVAC blower motors at New Bedford Superior Court — unanimous

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and health insurance invoices. The agenda includes a presentation on Opioid Settlement Funds and a vote regarding an ARPA program application for the City of Fall River.

• ARPA Program Application vote for City of Fall River
• Opioid Settlement Funds presentation by Tom Pasternak
• Advance Air & Heat invoices for N.B. 3rd Dist. Court
• MIIA Health Insurance invoice for October 2022
• Review of personnel matters and payroll/AP warrants

The Bristol County Commissioners approved several personnel actions, warrants, and payments, including a $1.5 million ARPA grant to the City of Fall River. They also authorized a $379,952 health insurance premium payment and an emergency boiler repair at Taunton Superior Court. Discussion on using opioid settlement funds for an addiction resource website was held but no decision was made.

• Approved personnel transactions for three school employees (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $269,189.19 (unanimous)
• Approved $379,952.35 health insurance premium payment (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to request 4-year opioid settlement fund pull-down (unanimous)
• Approved $4,546.90 HVAC service invoices for New Bedford courts (unanimous)
• Approved $1,522,877.00 ARPA grant to City of Fall River (unanimous)
• Approved emergency boiler repair at Taunton Superior Court, estimated $6,290 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will review a GASB 74/75 valuation report and consider invoices for electrical and heating work at county courts.

• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
• GASB 74/75 valuation report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
• M-V Electrical invoices for Taunton Superior and New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Advance Air and Heat invoice for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Legal invoice from Valerio Dominello & Hillman regarding Bristol County Agricultural High School

The Bristol County Commissioners approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.8 million, received notices of employment changes at the agricultural high school and registry of deeds, and authorized a land taking order in Rehoboth. They also approved payment of invoices for legal and electrical services, and granted permission to use the Taunton Superior Court for an Eagle Court of Honor. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,800,227.65 (2-0)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 (2-0)
• Received and placed on file GASB 74/75 valuation report (2-0)
• Approved use of Taunton Superior Court for Eagle Court of Honor on Nov 16, 2022 (2-0)
• Authorized execution of Order of Land Taking #8786 in Rehoboth (2-0)
• Approved payment of $6,301.14 to Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC (2-0)
• Approved payment of $2,131.68 to M-V Electrical Contractors, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved payment of $14,780.92 to Advance Air & Heat Company Inc. (2-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) applications for the City of New Bedford and the Town of Berkley. The agenda also includes authorizing a new account for National Opioid Settlement funds and reviewing various court facility maintenance items.

• ARPA Program application votes for City of New Bedford and Town of Berkley
• Authorization to establish an account for National Opioid Settlement funds
• Advance Air & Heat Company invoices for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Review of JFS gutter testing at Taunton Superior Court
• Review of New Bedford District Court HVAC Study

The Bristol County Commissioners voted to apportion the $7,193,853.66 county tax for fiscal 2022-2023 among 20 cities and towns, with New Bedford receiving the largest share at $713,114.62. They also approved two ARPA grants totaling $247,633.22 to New Bedford and Berkley, authorized opioid settlement drawdowns, and voted to put out to bid an HVAC upgrade for New Bedford District Court based on Option 4 of a consultant study. Several personnel actions from the Agricultural High School and registers of deeds were accepted, and an emergency $2,711 fire alarm replacement at Attleboro District Court was authorized.

• Approved $7,193,853.66 county tax apportionment for FY2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant of $197,859.22 to City of New Bedford (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant of $49,774.00 to Town of Berkley (unanimous)
• Authorized County Treasurer to request drawdowns from National Opioid Settlements (unanimous)
• Voted to put New Bedford District Court HVAC upgrade out to bid based on Option 4 (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency $2,711 purchase to replace fire alarm/burglar control at Attleboro District Court (unanimous)
• Approved $371,936.35 MIIA Health Benefits Trust premium for September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $1,842,571.51 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll, approve previous meeting minutes, and consider communications from the New Bedford Port Authority and New Bedford Free Public Library. The agenda includes votes on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program applications for the City of New Bedford and the Town of Berkley.

• Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
• Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
• Two ARPA Program application votes for City of New Bedford
• Two ARPA Program application votes for Town of Berkley
• Quotes for boiler cleanings from Lemieux Heating Inc.

The Bristol County Commissioners approved four ARPA funding requests totaling over $1.27 million for the City of New Bedford and the Town of Berkley. They also approved boiler cleaning contracts for the New Bedford and Taunton Superior Courts, various personnel actions from county offices, and warrants totaling about $1.31 million. The meeting adjourned to executive session for litigation strategy.

• Approved $358,103.42 ARPA grant to City of New Bedford (3-0)
• Approved $743,289.95 ARPA grant to City of New Bedford (3-0)
• Approved $117,511.90 ARPA grant to Town of Berkley (3-0)
• Approved $53,147.36 ARPA grant to Town of Berkley (3-0)
• Approved boiler cleaning contracts totaling $14,150 for New Bedford and Taunton Superior Courts (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions from Bristol County Agricultural High School, Treasurer, Register of Deeds offices, and Commissioners' office (3-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,309,503.67 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various invoices. The agenda includes a vote on ARPA Program applications for the City of Taunton.

• ARPA Program application vote for City of Taunton
• Review of July 26, 2022 minutes
• MIIA health insurance invoice review
• DUA invoice regarding unemployment case
• Valerio, Dominello & Hillman invoice regarding BCAHS matters

The Bristol County Commissioners approved a $175,000 ARPA grant for the City of Taunton, along with payroll and accounts payable warrants, budget transfers, and several personnel actions at the Bristol County Agricultural High School. The meeting also included approval of health insurance premiums, legal invoices, and a transfer of unemployment benefit charges. The board then moved to executive session to discuss litigation and unpaid school assessments.

• Approved $175,000 ARPA grant for City of Taunton (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants #23009 ($170,077.12) and #23011 ($164,967.48) (unanimous)
• Approved AP warrant #23008 ($5,650,721.80) (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $424,223.83 from legal and professional services to issuance cost accounts (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions at Bristol County Agricultural High School including new hires, resignations, and coaching appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $364,955.97 monthly health insurance premium payment to MITA Health Benefits Trust (unanimous)
• Approved $6,175.00 legal invoice to Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $1,665.00 transfer of unemployment benefit charges for former BCAHS employee Kevin Lynn (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various invoices. The agenda includes discussions on architectural proposals for the New Bedford Superior Court and ARPA program applications.

• ARPA Program application vote for Town of North Attleborough #1044
• Architectural proposals for the New Bedford Sup. Ct. Cupola
• John Shea Co. gutter proposal for Taunton Sup. Ct.
• Legal services invoice from Valerio, Dominello & Hillman LLC
• Advance Air & Heat-Attleboro District Court quote/invoice

The Bristol County Commissioners approved a $5.2 million ARPA distribution to the Town of North Attleborough, among other actions. They also approved a successor teacher contract with 3% annual raises, awarded a cupola restoration contract, and tabled a COVID bonus request for registry employees.

• Approved $5,200,000 ARPA distribution to North Attleborough (unanimous)
• Approved successor agreement with Segreganset Teachers Association, 3% raises each year (unanimous)
• Awarded cupola restoration contract to RT Architecture LLC for $18,600 plus $2,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Tabled COVID bonus request for registry employees (unanimous)
• Approved warrant #23006 for $788,971.10 and payroll warrant #23007 for $178,860.72
• Approved $425 invoice to Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC
• Approved $2,731.85 invoice to Fall River Children's Museum for utility overage
• Endorsed 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, budget encumbrances, and department year-end transfers. The agenda also includes a vote regarding an ARPA Program application for the Town of Freetown.

• ARPA Program application vote for the Town of Freetown
• Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
• Budget encumbrance requests
• Department year-end transfer requests
• Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan payments

The Bristol County Commissioners approved multiple FY2022 year-end budget transfers and personnel actions, including a $373,198.26 ARPA distribution to the Town of Freetown. They also approved vacation carryovers for BCAHS administrators and an administrative assistant, and tabled a request for a $1,500 COVID bonus for registry employees pending cost estimates. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved ARPA payment of $373,198.26 to Town of Freetown (3-0)
• Approved vacation carryover for BCAHS administrators and assistant (3-0)
• Approved $22,300 encumbrance for Southern District Registry building repairs (3-0)
• Approved FY2022 budget transfers for Taunton, Fall River, and Southern District registries (3-0)
• Approved FY2022 transfers for County Treasurer and County Administrator (3-0)
• Approved BCAHS FY2023 payroll encumbrance of $409,708.47 and fund transfers (3-0)
• Tabled $1,500 COVID bonus request for registry employees (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 warrants totaling over $7.6 million (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on FY '23 budget approvals for several county offices and registries. The body will also consider an ARPA program application for the Town of Mansfield and authorize insurance premium payments. Personnel matters and retirement board appropriations are also on the agenda.

• ARPA Program application vote for Town of Mansfield
• FY '23 budget reviews for Northern, Southern, and Fall River Registries of Deeds
• FY '23 budget reviews for Treasurer’s Office, Print Shop, Commissioner’s Office, Buildings, and BCAHS
• FY '2023 Appropriations to the Bristol County Retirement Board for County Employees and the Sheriff’s Department
• Vote to authorize FY '23 insurance premium payments after July 1, 2022

The Bristol County Commissioners unanimously approved multiple FY2023 department budgets, including the Agricultural High School ($12.45M), County Buildings ($2.54M), and all three Registries of Deeds. They also approved FY2023 property insurance premiums totaling $409,867, retirement system appropriations, and several vacation carry-over requests. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved FY2023 budgets for all county departments (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 property insurance premiums totaling $409,867 (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 retirement appropriations: $2,928,608 for Sheriff's Dept unfunded liability and $1,354,119 for County Retirement System (3-0)
• Approved vacation carry-over for Treasurer's Office, Commissioner's Office, Print Shop, Custodial Staff, and Registries of Deeds (3-0)
• Rescinded May 3, 2022 CARES Act reimbursement vote and replaced with new vote (3-0)
• Approved ARPA funds distribution of $60,159 to Town of Mansfield (3-0)
• Amended contracts for County Administrator and Facilities Superintendent with 3% salary increases (3-0)
• Ratified agreement to retain Deeds Excise monies for Sheriff's Dept unfunded liability (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review and approve FY23 budgets for several county offices and registries. The body will also vote on an ARPA Program application for the Town of Swansea and review various maintenance invoices.

• ARPA Program application vote for Town of Swansea
• FY23 budget review for Northern, Southern, and Fall River Registries of Deeds, Treasurer’s Office, Print Shop, Commissioner’s Office, Buildings, and BCAHS
• Repairs to 441 North Main Street Fall River by Jose Cardoza
• FY22 Audit Engagement letter from Lynch Marini & Associates
• Emergency inspection repairs by Atlantic Elevator at Taunton Sup Ct and New Bedford Registry of Deeds

The Bristol County Commissioners approved increasing the building property insurance deductible to $50,000, reducing the premium quote from $390,000 to $362,500. They also approved multiple warrants, invoices, and contracts, including HVAC repairs, elevator work, and carpet replacement. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session.

• Approved payroll warrant #22122 for $131,415.41 and AP warrants totaling $2,076,109.72 (unanimous)
• Increased building property insurance deductible to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC repair invoices from Advance Air & Heat totaling $6,435.23 (unanimous)
• Approved gutter/roof repair invoices from Jose Cardozo Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Atlantic Elevator quote #Q-30487 for $3,910.00 for Taunton Superior Court elevator (unanimous)
• Approved Atlantic Elevator quote #Q-30509 for pre-inspection at New Bedford Registry of Deeds (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to execute FY'22 Audit Engagement Letter (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA distribution of $496,000 to Town of Swansea (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review fiscal year 2023 budget recommendations for several county offices. The agenda also includes votes on ARPA program applications for Swansea, Taunton, New Bedford, and Mansfield.

• ARPA Program application votes for Swansea, Taunton, New Bedford, and Mansfield
• FY '23 Budget discussions for various Registry of Deeds offices and County departments
• Estimates from Advance Air & Heat Company, Inc for Attleboro and New Bedford District Courts
• Invoice from Joe Cardoza for repair work at 441 N. Main St., Fall River
• MIIA Health Insurance invoice for June, 2022

The Bristol County Commissioners approved multiple FY2023 budget items, including a 3% salary increase for commissioners, $120,000 salaries for all three Registers of Deeds, and various staff raises. They also approved several ARPA fund distributions to Swansea, Taunton, New Bedford, and Mansfield, plus various warrants, invoices, and HVAC repair estimates. A 5% raise for the Director of Accounting failed for lack of a second, but a 3% raise was later approved unanimously.

• Approved 3% salary increase for County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 salary for all three Registers of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved 3% raise for Executive Administrative Assistant Heather Ciullo (unanimous)
• Approved 5% raise for County Treasurer Christopher Saunders (2-1, Mitchell no)
• Failed 5% raise for Director of Accounting (no second)
• Approved 3% raise for Director of Accounting Lisa Rogers (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA distributions: Swansea $150,000, Taunton $135,000, $111,200, $51,980, $45,000, $100,000, New Bedford $15,000, Mansfield $18,000
• Approved emergency HVAC repair at New Bedford 3rd District Court for $8,550

Commissioners

The Commissioners will hold a Priority Needs Hearing to review county requirements for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes votes on ARPA program applications and several lease agreements.

• Priority Needs Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• ARPA Program application votes and air filtration units for Registry of Deeds
• Children’s Museum Lease FY’22-FY’24
• Print Shop Copier Lease
• Review of Fraud Policy Draft

The Bristol County Commissioners approved the Preliminary Official Statement for the Bristol County Agricultural School renovation project, authorizing up to $103.75 million in bonds. They also approved a three-year lease with the Fall River Children's Museum, a new RICOH copier lease, and an ARPA grant to New Bedford. The meeting included a Priority Needs Hearing for the three Registries of Deeds.

• Approved Preliminary Official Statement for school bond (3-0)
• Approved 3-year lease with Fall River Children's Museum for 441 North Main Street
• Approved 60-month RICOH copier lease for Print Shop at $878.32/month plus software
• Approved ARPA application #1039 for City of New Bedford, $43,650
• Approved warrants: Payroll #22106 $179,967.28, AP #22107 $1,233,788.14, Payroll #22110 $171,908.16
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022
• Supported special legislation HD 5088 for Michael Cioper's creditable service
• Tabled discussion on draft Fraud Policy

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll, approve meeting minutes, and process various invoices. The agenda includes votes on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program applications for several municipalities.

• ARPA Program application votes for Taunton, New Bedford, Mansfield, and Dighton
• Jose Cardoza invoice for emergency repair at 441 North Main St. in Fall River
• MIIA Health Insurance invoice for May 2022
• Review of personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves

The Bristol County Commissioners approved multiple ARPA funding distributions, including $100,000 to the City of Taunton, and several to the Town of Mansfield and Dighton. They also approved routine warrants, personnel changes, and an emergency gutter repair contract. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved ARPA grant $100,000 to City of Taunton (3-0)
• Approved ARPA grants to Town of Mansfield totaling $409,714.67 (3-0)
• Approved ARPA grant $273,719.76 to Town of Dighton (3-0)
• Approved AP and payroll warrants totaling $1,782,459.33 (3-0)
• Approved MIIA Health Benefits Trust payment of $355,096.78 (3-0)
• Approved emergency gutter repair invoice to Jose Cardozo Contracting Co. (3-0)
• Approved new gutter fabrication estimate up to $2,700 (3-0)
• Tabled action on New Bedford ARPA application #1039 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes several infrastructure proposals for the Taunton Superior Court and New Bedford 3rd District Court.

• ARPA Program application votes for Town of Mansfield and Town of Easton
• Engineering services proposal for HVAC at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Proposal cost to install new roof at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Engineering services proposal for Boilers at Taunton Superior Court
• Lynch Marini & Associates FY’21 Audit Report and final billing

The Bristol County Commissioners approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $2 million, renewed the Fall River Children's Museum lease, and authorized $25,000 for public safety programs. They also approved ARPA fund distributions to Mansfield and Easton, and tabled a decision on air purifiers pending a new proposal.

• Approved payroll warrant #22102 for $171,095.79 and AP warrant #22101 for $1,846,678.60
• Approved account transfers for BCAHS totaling $6,336.35
• Approved use of Attleboro District Court for Eagle Court of Honor on May 17, 2022
• Approved final FY2021 audit invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates for $5,782.00
• Approved Lemieux Heating invoice for $1,160.82 for backflow repair at Taunton Superior Court
• Tabled air purifier purchase decision pending new proposal from Crimson Medical Solutions
• Renewed Fall River Children's Museum lease for 3 years at $1,000/month
• Authorized $25,000 in FY2023 budget for Bristol County Chief's Association

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and financial drafts. The body is scheduled to vote on ARPA program applications for the towns of Westport, Mansfield, and Norton.

• ARPA program application votes for Town of Westport, Town of Mansfield, and Town of Norton
• Invoices from Gorman Construction Inc. for NB 3rd District Court roofing leaks
• Bid award recommendation for re-indexing services from the Register of Deeds
• Carpentry work quotes for NB 3rd District Court
• Proposal for wall mounted air purifiers at Taunton Registry of Deeds

The Bristol County Commissioners approved multiple ARPA fund distributions to Westport, Mansfield, and Norton, including a $1,181,250.85 grant to Mansfield. They also awarded a contract for re-indexing land records, approved various warrants and payments, and authorized flagpole lighting at two courthouses. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ARPA grant to Mansfield for $1,181,250.85 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grants to Westport totaling $570,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant to Norton for $2,687,500 (unanimous)
• Awarded re-indexing contract to Avenu Insights & Analytics LLC at $1.97 per land record (unanimous)
• Approved roof repair at New Bedford 3rd District Court for $1,800 (unanimous)
• Authorized flagpole lighting at New Bedford and Taunton Superior Courts (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $753,212.75 (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of air purifiers for Taunton Registry of Deeds

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various invoices. The agenda includes discussions regarding the ARPA Program and communications from the Trial Court.

• Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
• Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
• MIIA FY'23 health insurance costs
• Invoice from Paul’s Systems Inc.-NB 3rd Dist. Court
• Invoice from M-V Electrical Contractors-NB 3rd Dist. Court

The Bristol County Commissioners approved multiple warrants, including an accounts payable warrant of $527,041.35, and ratified previously approved payroll warrants. They approved ARPA distributions totaling $92,430 to the Town of Mansfield for applications #1008 and #1004. The board also approved a $363,344.98 MIIA health benefits premium payment for April 2022, and tabled a purchase of wall-mounted purifiers pending review of procurement requirements. The meeting moved into executive session at 4:23 pm and did not return to open session.

• Approved AP Warrant #22092 for $527,041.35
• Approved payroll warrants #22088, #22090, #22093 (previously approved)
• Approved $101.17 medical bill payment for employee Brian Moniz
• Approved FY2023 MIIA Health Benefits Trust rates and authorized Chairman to sign
• Approved $1,590.83 payment to Paul's Systems for fire alarm work at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Approved $135.00 payment to M-V Electrical Contractors for dome light change at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Tabled purchase of wall-mounted purifiers pending procurement review
• Approved ARPA funds: $26,430 (App #1008) and $66,000 (App #1004) to Town of Mansfield

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various service invoices. The meeting includes a discussion on the FY '23 Budget and an ARPA program communication regarding the Town of Mansfield.

• Review of Children’s Advocacy Center operation expense final FY ‘22 invoice
• Invoice from Jose Cardoza for NB Trial Court bench repair
• Invoices from Araujo Bros. Plumbing and Heating for Taunton Superior Court steam pipe repair
• Town of Mansfield ARPA application # 1005
• Termination of COVID-19 state of emergency

The Bristol County Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate the county's COVID-19 state of emergency, citing reduced risk based on vaccination data. They also approved a policy to release full ARPA funds to communities for eligible projects and authorized a $90,000 distribution to Mansfield. Multiple warrants, personnel changes, and facility repair invoices were approved.

• Terminated COVID-19 state of emergency (3-0)
• Approved policy to release full ARPA funds to communities for eligible projects (3-0)
• Authorized $90,000 ARPA distribution to Town of Mansfield (3-0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $440,000 (3-0)
• Approved $362,657.74 MIIA health insurance premium payment (3-0)
• Approved $4,986.68 fire call radio box installation at Fall River Registry of Deeds (3-0)
• Approved $1,368.94 window repair at New Bedford 3rd District Court (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 Children's Advocacy Center operating expense (3-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a meeting including an executive session regarding a personnel grievance. The agenda also notes a new state law extending remote meeting provisions until July 15, 2022.

• Executive Session: Personnel grievance

The Bristol County Commissioners met via Zoom and voted unanimously to deny OPEIU Grievance #1-2022, filed on behalf of custodian Glenn Souza. The decision, made in executive session, affirmed that floating holidays must be used in full-day amounts. No other business was conducted.

• Denied OPEIU Grievance #1-2022 on behalf of Glenn Souza (3-0)
• Affirmed floating holidays must be used in full-day amounts

Commissioners

The Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and waste disposal contract renewals. The body will also consider funding reimbursements for the ARPA Program and a request for re-indexing services for the Registry of Deeds.

• Vote on ARPA Program advancement funding on reimbursements
• Waste disposal contract renewals
• RFP advertising request from the Registry of Deeds for re-indexing services
• Atlantic Elevator invoices for Taunton Superior Court permit fees
• Phone system for the County Commissioner’s and Custodians offices

The Bristol County Commissioners unanimously approved personnel actions, payroll and accounts payable warrants, a contract with Atlantic Elevator South Co. for the Taunton Superior Court elevator permit, a phone system replacement with Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant, and a waste management contract with Waste Management of Massachusetts. They also voted to streamline future ARPA reimbursement requests by allowing them to be processed without a repeat vote. The meeting adjourned to executive session for a personnel matter with no votes taken.

• Approved personnel actions including reclassification, new hires, retro rates, and terminations (3-0)
• Approved payroll warrants #22078 ($178,504.70), #22079 ($191,888.40), and w/e 2/19/22, and AP warrant #22082 ($184,143.56) (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Engaged Atlantic Elevator South Co. for elevator test permit at Taunton Superior Court, $425 (3-0)
• Authorized phone system replacement with Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (3-0)
• Accepted Waste Management quotes for Taunton Superior Court and Attleboro District Court (3-0)
• Received and filed Register of Deeds request for RFP for re-indexing services (3-0)
• Allowed future ARPA reimbursement requests to be processed without repeat vote (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll, and various facility invoices. The body is discussing ARPA program applications, including one from the Town of Easton, and reviewing fire alarm quotes for 441 North Main Street.

• Review of fire alarm system quotes for 441 North Main Street
• ARPA program applications and policy discussion, including Town of Easton application
• Request for Town of Dighton to waive solar panel fees for the BCAHS
• Invoices from Lynch Marini & Associates, Inc. for FY 21 Audit
• Bonds for NB Registry of Deeds and Taunton Registry of Deeds

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and approve payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will discuss the ARPA Program, including applications, policy, and the approval process. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations.

• ARPA Program applications and policy discussion
• Araujo Bros. Plumbing & Heating invoices for Taunton Superior Court and NB District Court
• Atlantic Elevator invoices for NB District Court elevators
• Lemieux Heating invoice for Taunton Superior Court
• MIIA February health insurance invoice authorization

The Bristol County Commissioners approved several payments and contracts, including $4,408 for COVID-19 antigen testing kits from Intrivo Diagnostics via ARPA funds, and authorized the County Treasurer to execute contracts with the state for COVID reimbursement totaling $596,004.83. They also approved routine warrants, invoices, and an elevator inspection contract. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session for contract negotiations, with no further open session actions.

• Approved Payroll Warrant #22072 ($173,872.48) and AP Warrant #22071 ($92,317.61)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2022
• Received and filed DOR communication approving Deeds Excise Retainage for FY2022
• Approved $1,110.00 payment for unemployment benefits for former BCAHS employee Kevin Lynn
• Approved emergency repair invoices from Araujo Bros. totaling $4,591.85
• Engaged Atlantic Elevator South Co. for elevator inspections at New Bedford 3rd District Court, $850.00
• Approved $2,545.17 emergency repair invoice from Lemieux Heating for Taunton Superior Court
• Approved $355,538.36 MIJA Health Benefits Trust premium payment for February 2022

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and the Agricultural School contract. The body will also address an ARPA application from the Town of Easton. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Town of Easton ARPA application
• Agricultural School contract review
• Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and terminations
• Communication from Adele Sands regarding Sick Bank award
• Communication from Derek Costa regarding transfer requests

The Bristol County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bristol County Agricultural High School Support Staff Association for fiscal years 2022-2024, including 1.5%, 2%, and 2% wage increases. They also approved multiple budget transfer requests and tabled discussion on the Town of Easton's ARPA application until the next meeting.

• Approved MOA with Support Staff Association FY2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer requests from Bristol County Agricultural High School (unanimous)
• Approved additional transfer requests including $17,674.14 for MTI (unanimous)
• Tabled Town of Easton ARPA application discussion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file sick bank award to Roseanne Carvalho (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will elect a Chairman and review personnel matters and payroll warrants. The body will discuss the ARPA Program and authorize specific payments from ARPA funding. Other business includes the FY 2023 appropriation notice for the Bristol County Retirement Systems.

• Election of County Commissioner Chairman
• Authorization of Revize website installment payment from ARPA funding
• Authorization of purchase order for Intrivo Diagnostics, Inc. COVID Antigen Test kits from ARPA funding
• Children’s Advocacy Center January operating expenses
• FY 2023 appropriation notice for Bristol County Retirement Systems

The Bristol County Commissioners unanimously appointed Paul B. Kitchen as Chairman for 2022. They approved multiple employment notices, payroll and accounts payable warrants, and payments for the Children's Advocacy Center, a new county website, COVID test kits, and a roof repair. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Appointed Paul B. Kitchen as Chairman for 2022 (2-0)
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $2,258,901.63 (2-0)
• Approved $4,000 payment to Children's Advocacy Center for January operating expenses (2-0)
• Approved $7,194 installment payment to Revize LLC for website design (2-0)
• Authorized payment to Intrivo Diagnostics for COVID test kits upon shipment (2-0)
• Certified FY2023 retirement allocations to towns and districts (2-0)
• Approved $760 payment to Gorman Construction for roof leak repair (2-0)