Bristol County public meetings in 2023

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll warrants, personnel changes, and various invoices. The agenda includes discussions on ARPA applications for Fall River, Freetown, and Bristol County, alongside several facility maintenance proposals.

• ARPA applications for City of Fall River (#1207) and Town of Freetown (#1195, #1196)
• MacRitchie Engineering schematic design cost estimate of $1,543,260 for Taunton Boiler Replacement Project
• Waterproofing estimate of $2,101.00 for Attleboro District Breakroom conversion
• Low bid of $525 for New Bedford Superior oil tank removal
• Energy saving lighting proposal from Energy Conservation, Inc. for Attleboro 4th District Court

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions for the City of Fall River, Town of Freetown, and court roof projects in New Bedford and Taunton. They also authorized various facility repairs and personnel wage increases.

• Approved $2,387,449 ARPA funds for Taunton Superior Court Roof Project (3-0)
• Approved $764,000 ARPA funds for New Bedford Superior Court Roof Project (3-0)
• Approved $425,000 and $20,963.04 ARPA funds for Town of Freetown (3-0)
• Approved $35,200 ARPA funds for City of Fall River (3-0)
• Approved $24,945 contract for water service at Taunton Registry of Deeds (3-0)
• Approved $404,572.10 for MIIA Health Benefits Trust premiums (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to execute land taking certificate in Town of Fairhaven (3-0)
• Tabled Tighe & Bond Design Services Proposal until January 9, 2024 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to discuss professional services for the New Bedford 3rd District Court HVAC project. The agenda also includes reviewing ARPA applications for Fairhaven and Fall River.

• HVAC project professional services discussion with Tighe & Bond
• ARPA Application #1206 (Town of Fairhaven)
• ARPA Application #1202 (Town of Fairhaven)
• ARPA Application #1192 (City of Fall River)
• Review of Payroll and AP Warrants

The Commissioners authorized ARPA fund distributions to the Town of Fairhaven and the City of Fall River. They also approved a formal ARPA Closeout Plan and various payroll and administrative warrants.

• Approved $200,000 ARPA distribution for Town of Fairhaven Application #1206
• Approved $8,249 ARPA distribution for Town of Fairhaven Application #1202
• Approved $450,000 ARPA distribution for City of Fall River Application #1192
• Approved Bristol County ARPA Closeout Plan with timeline through September 2024
• Approved $500 payment for National Association of Counties annual membership dues
• Approved $2,500 payment for Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County November expenses
• Approved request for David Santoro to use Attleboro 4th District Court for Eagle Court of Honor
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $2,462,793.20

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review payroll, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss ARPA program allocations. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for courthouse roofs and discussing water service line work in Taunton.

• ARPA fund applications for Fall River and Bristol County
• Roof bids for Taunton Superior Court and New Bedford Superior Court
• Water Service Line project at 11 Court Street, Taunton
• Community Preservation Act Funds for the City of New Bedford
• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA fund distributions for Fall River and registry offices. They awarded two major roofing contracts for the New Bedford and Taunton Superior Courts. A boiler repair for the Attleboro 4th District Court was also approved.

• Approved $3,000,000 ARPA distribution for City of Fall River Application #1187
• Approved $100,125 ARPA distribution for Fall River Registry of Deeds Roof
• Approved $246,913.58 ARPA distribution for Bristol Northern Registry of Deeds HVAC
• Awarded $739,000 New Bedford Superior Court roof project to WPI Construction Inc.
• Awarded $2,362,449 Taunton Superior Court roof project to Crocker Architectural Sheet Metal Co
• Approved $15,950 boiler repair at Attleboro 4th District Court from Lemieux Heating Inc.
• Confirmed Payroll Warrant #24048 for $212,630.01
• Approved minutes of October 31, 2023

Commissioners

The Bristol County Advisory Board will meet to approve the estimated county budget of $32,837,572.32 for Fiscal Year 2024. The meeting also includes votes on several union contracts and various fund transfers.

• Approval of FY24 Bristol County Agricultural High School budget of $17,781,144.54
• Authorization of a County Tax in the amount of $7,373,700.00
• Encumbering $469,982.66 for Bristol County Agricultural High School summer payroll
• Approval of union contracts for UAW Local 1596, Teamsters No. 59, and OPEIU Local 6 (all with 3% increases)
• Transfer of $463,030.54 from FY23 budget appropriation fund balance to Chapter 6 Account

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various building maintenance proposals. The meeting includes discussions on ARPA/Opioid program funding applications for Seekonk and New Bedford, as well as project management proposals for courthouse roofs.

• Project management proposals from RGB Architects for Fall River, Taunton, and New Bedford court roofs
• Negotiations with Tighe & Bond for New Bedford 3rd District HVAC Project
• ARPA/Opioid Program funding applications for Seekonk and New Bedford
• Electrical work estimate from J. Roia Electrical at Attleboro District Court
• Boiler tube leak repairs by Dillon Boiler Services at Taunton Superior Court

The Commissioners approved a one-year contract with OPEIU Local 6 and authorized several ARPA fund distributions for building repairs. They also engaged RGB Architects for roof project supervision and approved various facility maintenance contracts. Bids for the New Bedford Superior Court Cupola Project were rejected.

• Approved one-year OPEIU Local 6 contract with 3% salary increase (3-0)
• Approved $7,295 boiler repair for Taunton Superior Court (3-0)
• Authorized ARPA funds: $16,520 (Children's Museum), $16,770 (FR Registry), and $12,720 (NB Superior) (3-0)
• Engaged RGB Architects for Fall River Registry roof supervision (up to $11,600) and Taunton/New Bedford roof administration ($25,000 each) (3-0)
• Approved $1,540 electrical work for Attleboro 4th District Court (3-0)
• Rejected all bids for New Bedford Superior Court Cupola Project (3-0)
• Approved $399,737.71 for November MIIA Health Benefits premiums (3-0)
• Approved $7,550 steam boiler repair for Attleboro 4th District Court (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on architectural proposals for courthouse roof projects and the allocation of ARPA/Opioid program funds.

• Project management proposals from RGB Architects for Fall River, Taunton, and New Bedford court roofs
• Negotiations with Tighe & Bond for New Bedford 3rd District HVAC Project designer services
• ARPA/Opioid Program fund allocations for Bristol County and New Bedford applications
• J. Roia Electrical estimate for emergency exit light work at Attleboro District Court
• Review of Dillon Boiler Services for repairs at Taunton Superior Court

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review the FY 2024 budget for various county offices and registries. The meeting also includes discussions on ARPA program allocations for Berkley and Fall River.

• FY 2024 Budget review for multiple county offices and registries
• ARPA Program and Funds allocation for Town of Berkley and City of Fall River
• Elite Plumbing & Mechanical proposal for pipe repair at 441 North Main St, Fall River
• Recommendation to award Fall River Registry Roof bid
• Review of snow removal contract recommendations

The Commissioners approved the total FY24 budget and estimated receipts of $32,837,572.32. They also awarded several facility contracts and authorized ARPA fund distributions to Berkley and Fall River.

• Approved FY24 Budget and Estimated Receipts of $32,837,572.32 (3-0)
• Awarded $100,125.00 roof replacement contract for Fall River Registry of Deeds to Silktown Roofing, Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized $250,000.00 ARPA fund distribution to the City of Fall River (3-0)
• Authorized $53,798.00 ARPA fund distribution to the Town of Berkley (3-0)
• Approved FY24 snow removal contracts for New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, and Attleboro locations (3-0)
• Approved $950.00 water line repair for Fall River Children’s Museum by Elite Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $2,500.00 payment to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County for October expenses (3-0)
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $2,653,315.05 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for several county offices, including the Treasurer, Commissioner, and various Registries of Deeds. The meeting also includes reviews of payroll and accounts payable warrants and personnel matters.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for County Treasurer’s Office
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for Bristol Northern Registry of Deeds
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for Bristol Southern Registry of Deeds
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for Fall River Registry of Deeds
• Approval of personnel matters including new hires and retirements

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review ARPA funding applications for Raynham, Berkley, and New Bedford. The meeting also includes discussions on school borrowing and draft FY 2024 budgets.

• ARPA applications for Raynham, Berkley, and New Bedford
• Heating fuel contract award
• Pest control service proposal for Taunton Superior Court
• MIIA Medex rate increase notice effective January 1, 2024
• Review of FY 2024 draft budgets

The Commissioners authorized the County Treasurer to negotiate a six-month extension of the existing BAN for the Agricultural School Building Project. They also approved several ARPA fund distributions to Raynham, Berkley, and New Bedford, and ratified a one-year contract with Teamsters Union Local No. 59.

• Authorized Treasurer to negotiate BAN extension with M & T Bank for up to 6 months
• Approved $425,000 ARPA distribution to Town of Raynham
• Approved $53,015 ARPA distribution to Town of Berkley
• Approved $402,236 and $175,560 ARPA distributions to City of New Bedford
• Approved one-year Teamsters Union Local No. 59 contract with 3% wage increase
• Approved #2 fuel oil contract with Global Montello Group Corp.
• Approved pest control contract with Guardian Pest Control, Inc for Taunton Superior Court
• Approved Medex 2 rates for 2024 with a 6.12% premium increase

Commissioners

The meeting will primarily review personnel changes and approve financial documents. It also includes discussions on architectural proposals for court buildings and a significant contract award.

• Award MacRitchie Engineering Inc. contract for $X (Design services for Taunton Superior Court boiler replacement)
• RGB Architecture window study proposals at New Bedford Superior Court, Fall River Registry of Deeds, old FR Superior Court
• Mass DOT Notice of Order of Taking #8906-Town of Swansea and #8907-Town of Fairhaven

The Commissioners approved a one-year contract for the Registers of Deeds with a 3% wage increase. They also awarded a $28,900 engineering contract for boiler replacement at the Taunton Superior Courthouse and authorized land taking certificates in Swansea and Fairhaven.

• Approved one-year contract with United Autoworkers Local 1596 including 3% wage increase (2-1)
• Awarded $28,900 boiler replacement design contract to MacRitchie Engineering, Inc.
• Approved $2,500 payment to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County for September expenses
• Authorized land taking certificates for Layout #8906 (Swansea) and Layout #8907 (Fairhaven)
• Approved $1,712 quote from George E. Ferreira for New Bedford District Court door and lock repairs
• Approved $6,445.68 in HVAC repair quotes from SS Service Corp
• Authorized submission of three architectural window studies to the ARPA Portal for New Bedford and Fall River buildings
• Lowered draft FY2024 budget interest income to $120,000 and moved $280,000 to Deeds Excise Carryover

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and the August 22, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on FY2024 tax assessments, courtroom carpeting projects, and ARPA fund applications.

• FY2024 County Tax assessments
• ARPA Program application #1168 from the Town of Rehoboth
• Courtroom carpeting projects
• Pest Management Plan from Profishant
• Review of FY24 Budgets

The Bristol County Commissioners approved the apportionment of the $7,373,700.00 county tax for the fiscal period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The board also approved several payroll and AP warrants, personnel changes for the BC Agricultural High School, and ARPA fund distribution.

• Apportioned $7,373,700.00 County Tax across 20 cities and towns (Unanimous)
• Approved $133,159.90 ARPA fund distribution to Town of Rehoboth
• Approved $395,021.19 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for September premiums
• Approved payroll warrant #24025 ($214,406.08) and AP warrants #24024 ($721,592.38) and #24023 ($53,800.07)
• Approved 33 employment matters for BC Agricultural High School (Unanimous)
• Contracted Profishant Inc. for pest control at New Bedford 3rd District Court (Initial cost not to exceed $475.00; $175.00 monthly)
• Accepted Memorandum of Agreement with UAW Local 1596, maintaining $250.00 payment for employees not entitled to step increase
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2023 (Unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund applications from Fairhaven, Acushnet, and Berkley. The meeting also includes discussions regarding repair proposals and engineering services for the New Bedford 3rd District Court.

• ARPA fund applications from the Towns of Fairhaven, Acushnet, and Berkley
• Bathroom repair proposal for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Design Engineering RFQ#24.01 for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Emergency elevator repair and roof drain services for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Review of Children’s Advocacy Center operations invoices for July and August

The Commissioners authorized ARPA funding distributions for Fairhaven, Acushnet, and Berkley. They also approved several facility repairs and awarded a heat pump installation contract for the Taunton Registry of Deeds. Employment matters and multiple payment warrants were approved.

• Approved $145,200 ARPA funds for Town of Fairhaven (3-0)
• Approved $416,250 ARPA funds for Town of Acushnet (3-0)
• Approved $160,000 ARPA funds for Town of Berkley (3-0)
• Awarded $246,913.58 heat pump contract to Energy Conservation Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $6,670 bathroom repair at New Bedford 3rd District Court (3-0)
• Approved $1,385 AC unit for Fall River Children’s Museum (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County (3-0)
• Approved multiple payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,351,313.69 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will meet to review payroll warrants, approve July meeting minutes, and discuss FY'24 budgets. The agenda includes reviews of various facility maintenance proposals and the allocation of ARPA program funds.

• Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
• ARPA Program and Funds allocation for Town of Fairhaven application #1164
• Proposal for AC unit at Children’s Museum
• Electrical work proposal from J. Roia for Attleboro District Court
• Taunton Superior Court boiler replacement

The Commissioners approved a $300,000 ARPA fund distribution for the Town of Fairhaven and endorsed a justice assistance grant application for four cities. They also approved several facility maintenance contracts for superior and district courts and authorized 16 personnel changes at the BC Agricultural High School.

• Approved $300,000 ARPA fund distribution for Town of Fairhaven (3-0)
• Endorsed 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton (3-0)
• Approved 16 employment matters for BC Agricultural High School (3-0)
• Approved boiler cleaning contracts for New Bedford ($1,100) and Taunton ($11,975) Superior Courts (3-0)
• Approved $1,385 AC unit replacement at Fall River Superior Court (3-0)
• Approved $2,975 electrical work for exit signage at Attleboro 4th District Court (3-0)
• Approved $390,039.26 health insurance premiums for August 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized selection of lowest bidder for Attleboro 4th District Court parking lot repaving (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll warrants, approve meeting minutes, and discuss ARPA program allocations. The agenda also includes discussions regarding utility costs for the Fall River Children’s Museum and a repair proposal for the New Bedford 3rd District Court.

• ARPA Program and Funds allocation: Application #1170 from Bristol County-New Bedford Registry of Deeds
• Proposal from Cardozo to repair bathroom leak at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Review of Fall River Children’s Museum FY’23 utility costs
• Discussion of New Bedford County buildings fire alarm systems and monitoring changes
• Review of FY'24 Budgets

The Commissioners approved the distribution of $140,000 in ARPA funds to the Bristol County Southern Registry of Deeds for digitizing and re-indexing. They also approved several facility repairs, personnel changes, and the adoption of a new credit card policy.

• Approved $140,000 ARPA fund distribution to Southern Registry of Deeds Tech Fund
• Approved promotion of Alberto Cotto and hiring of Berlin Newson (Unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #24010, #24011 and AP Warrants #24007, #24008 (Unanimous)
• Approved invoicing Fall River Children’s Museum $4,485.83 for electric utility overages
• Adopted Bristol County Commissioner’s Office Credit Card Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,280 contract with Jose Cardozo Contracting Co. for New Bedford 3rd District Court leak repair
• Approved fire alarm master box replacements by Paul’s Systems Inc. for New Bedford Superior Court, 3rd District Court, and Registry of Deeds
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2023

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to vote on several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) applications for the towns of Fairhaven, Rehoboth, and the City of Taunton. The agenda also includes reviews of personnel changes, payroll warrants, and budget transfer requests.

• ARPA application #1169 for Town of Fairhaven
• ARPA applications #1163 and #1169 for Town of Fairhaven
• ARPA application #1167 for Town of Rehoboth
• ARPA application #1144 for City of Taunton
• Review of County employee personnel matters including new hires and retirements

The Commissioners approved several ARPA grant applications for Fairhaven, Rehoboth, and Taunton. The board also authorized numerous budget transfers and encumbrances to finalize the Fiscal Year 2023 year-end. Additionally, an emergency HVAC repair for the New Bedford Superior Court was approved.

• Approved $799,916.30 for Town of Fairhaven ARPA Application #1169 (3-0)
• Approved $18,000.00 for Town of Fairhaven ARPA Application #1163 (Unanimous)
• Approved $644,000 for Town of Rehoboth ARPA Application #1167 (Unanimous)
• Approved $454,945.40 for City of Taunton ARPA Application #1144 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,574,131 retention in deeds excise revenue for FY 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $239,873.41 in FY2023 funds to be encumbered to FY2024 for various court projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,900 emergency HVAC repair for New Bedford Superior Court (Unanimous)
• Approved $469,982.66 to encumber summer payroll for Bristol County Agricultural High School (Unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review fiscal year 2024 appropriations for the Sheriff’s Department and County employees. The meeting includes discussions on building projects, ARPA fund allocations, and personnel matters.

• FY2024 appropriation to Bristol County Retirement Board for Sheriff’s Department
• FY2024 appropriation to Bristol County Retirement Board for County employees
• ARPA fund application #1169 from the Town of Fairhaven
• Heat pump and HVAC projects for Taunton Superior Courtroom, New Bedford 3rd District, and Taunton Registry of Deeds
• Review of payroll and AP warrants

The Commissioners approved several high-value financial appropriations for FY 2024, including insurance premiums and retirement system payments. They awarded a heat pump installation contract for the Taunton Superior Court and denied a specific ARPA funding application from the Town of Fairhaven.

• Awarded $81,250 heat pump installation contract for Taunton Superior Court to Energy Conservation Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 insurance premiums totaling $505,466.00
• Approved $2,574,132.00 appropriation for Sheriff’s Department Unfunded Liability to Retirement System
• Approved $1,411,068.00 appropriation for County of Bristol Retirement System
• Denied Town of Fairhaven ARPA Application #1169 for $799,916.30 (Unanimous)
• Approved continuing contract with Clifton Larson Allen LLP to track ARPA applications for three years
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $3,122,728.68
• Declared 12 items of equipment from Bristol County Agricultural High School as surplus

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review uncommitted ARPA funds, including an application from the Town of Fairhaven. The meeting includes votes on Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations for the Sheriff’s Department and County employees.

• ARPA fund allocation and Fairhaven application #1169
• FY2024 appropriation to Bristol County Retirement Board for Sheriff’s Department
• FY2024 appropriation to Bristol County Retirement Board for County employees
• Discussion on Taunton Superior Courtroom and Registry of Deeds heat pumps
• New Bedford 3rd District HVAC Project

Commissioners

The Bristol County Advisory Board will consider motions to approve amended fiscal year 2023 estimated county receipts and the total amended county budget. The meeting also includes the introduction of county department heads.

• Approval of Estimated County Receipts for FY 2023 totaling $30,922,865.16
• Approval of Bristol County Agricultural High School Amended Budget for $15,435,721.85
• Approval of the Estimated Amended County Budget for FY 2023 totaling $30,922,865.16
• Review of Deeds Excise Budget allocations for Taunton, New Bedford, and Fall River Registries

Commissioners

The Bristol County Advisory Board will consider motions to approve amended fiscal year 2023 estimated county receipts and the total amended county budget. The meeting also includes the introduction of county department heads.

• Approval of Estimated County Receipts for FY 2023 totaling $30,922,865.16
• Approval of Bristol County Agricultural High School Amended Budget for FY 2023 in the amount of $15,435,721.85
• Approval of Estimated Amended County Budget for FY 2023 totaling $30,922,865.16
• Review of Deeds Excise Budget allocations for Taunton, New Bedford, and Fall River Registries

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll, AP warrants, and personnel matters. The meeting includes discussions on ARPA program applications for Rehoboth, Swansea, and Taunton, as well as department budgets for fiscal year 2024.

• ARPA Program Applications for Rehoboth, Swansea, and Taunton
• Elevator & Maintenance contract proposal award
• J. Roia Electrical-Fall River Registry estimate
• Commonsense Environmental, Inc asbestos testing proposal
• FY’24 Budgets by department

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions to Rehoboth, Swansea, and Taunton. They awarded an elevator maintenance contract to Delta-Beckwith and approved electrical repairs for the Fall River Registry. Employment matters for the Bristol County Agricultural High School and various payment warrants were also approved.

• Approved ARPA funds for Town of Swansea ($2,278,665.12)
• Approved ARPA funds for City of Taunton ($600,000.00)
• Approved ARPA funds for Town of Rehoboth ($46,440.00)
• Awarded Elevator Maintenance and Repair contract to Delta-Beckwith ($7,300.00)
• Approved electrical work estimate for Fall River Registry from J. Roia Electrical ($1,885.00)
• Approved window study projects by RGB Architects for courts in Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton
• Approved 17 employment matters for Bristol County Agricultural High School
• Tabled asbestos testing proposal for Fall River Registry and Credit Card Usage Policy

Commissioners

The Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations for Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River. The agenda also includes several proposals for repairs and equipment at the Taunton, New Bedford, and Attleboro courts.

• ARPA Program and Funds allocation for Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River
• Atlantic Elevation proposal for Taunton Superior Court emergency light kit
• Façade restoration proposal for New Bedford Superior Court
• Window study proposals for Taunton, New Bedford 3rd District, and Attleboro 4th District Courts
• Proposals for AC unit replacement and mini splits at various court locations

The Bristol County Commissioners authorized ARPA fund distributions to the Town of Dartmouth, City of New Bedford, and City of Fall River. The board also approved several courthouse maintenance contracts and maintained $58.4 million in commercial property coverage for FY 2024.

• Approved ARPA fund distributions: $160,440 and $690,000 to Town of Dartmouth, $507,900.91 to City of New Bedford, and $50,000 to City of Fall River
• Maintained $58.4 million in Commercial Property coverage for FY 2024 (est. premium $450,000)
• Approved $32,600 contract with D.D.S. Industries, Inc. for HVAC compressor at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Approved $26,200 contract with RGB Architects for New Bedford Superior Courthouse restoration
• Approved $1,955 for Taunton Superior Court elevator repair (Atlantic Elevator South Co, Inc.)
• Approved $1,950 for New Bedford Superior Court pump replacement (Advance Air & Heat Company Inc)
• Approved $1,385 for Taunton Superior Court AC replacement (Jose Cardozo Contracting Co.)
• Authorized Chairman Paul B. Kitchen to execute land taking certificates for Raynham and Freetown

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various facility maintenance proposals. The agenda includes discussions on ARPA fund allocations for Dartmouth and New Bedford, as well as several equipment replacement proposals for regional courts.

• ARPA fund applications for the Town of Dartmouth and City of New Bedford
• Atlantic Elevation proposal for Taunton Superior Court emergency light kit
• Advance Air & Heat proposal for New Bedford Superior Court motor replacement
• Window study proposals for Taunton, New Bedford, and Attleboro courts
• Review of FY'23 & FY'24 Budgets

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners are conducting a public hearing regarding priority needs for the Fiscal Year 2024 Bristol County Budget. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024 budget priority needs

The Commissioners established salary increases for specific county positions and added funding for administrator training. The OPEB figure was maintained at its current level.

• Added $20,000 to County Administrator salary line item for training costs
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for County Commissioners
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for Print Shop staff
• Maintained OPEB number at $25,000

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review fiscal year 2024 department budgets and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program funds. The agenda also includes personnel matters, payroll warrants, and discussions regarding the FY'23 budget.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Department Budgets
• ARPA Program and Funds allocation for Easton, Westport, Freetown, Fall River, and Attleboro
• New Bedford Registry request for a commercial Home Depot credit card account
• E.L. Harvey Waste Removal services for New Bedford Courts
• Discussion on FY'23 Budget changes and Priority Needs Hearing for FY'24 Budget

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA fund distributions to the towns of Easton, Westport, Freetown, and the cities of Fall River and Attleboro. The board also approved contracts for courthouse roof evaluations and updated employee life insurance coverage.

• Approved ARPA funds: Attleboro ($1,233,000), Westport ($315,000 and $140,000), Easton ($227,796.92 and $71,384), Freetown ($200,000), and Fall River ($173,000)
• Approved $28,800 contract with RGB Architects for New Bedford Superior Courthouse roof/cornice proposal
• Approved $29,700 contract with RGB Architects for Taunton Superior Courthouse roof/cornice proposal
• Increased life insurance coverage to $5,000 for active employees and $2,500 for retirees
• Authorized New Bedford Registry of Deeds to open a commercial Home Depot credit card
• Approved $400 invoice for Jose Cardozo Contracting Co. for wall reinforcement at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Authorized County Administrator to negotiate 3-year waste removal contracts for New Bedford courts
• Awarded citations to four Bristol County Agricultural High School students

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and FY22 audit invoices. The agenda includes discussions regarding the New Bedford Superior Court cupola restoration and FY24 budget priority needs.

• Request to award scanner contract from Register Sherrilynn Mello
• Discussion on RGB architects proposal for New Bedford Superior Court
• ARPA Program and Funds allocation for Taunton, Mansfield, and Fall River
• FY23 Budget changes and FY24 Budget Priority Needs Hearing
• Review of legal invoices from Robert Novack and Valerio Dominello & Hillman

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a proposal for audit services from Lynch Marini and Associates and discussions regarding ARPA program fund allocations.

• Audit services proposal from Lynch Marini and Associates for FY 2023-2025
• Notices of leases for Bristol County Agricultural High School Solar Project
• ARPA Program and Funds allocation discussion
• Fairhaven Applications #1117 & #1118
• Attleboro Courthouse leak repair proposal

The Bristol County Commissioners awarded a three-year financial auditing contract to Lynch Marini & Associates Inc. and authorized over $1.2 million in ARPA funding for the Town of Fairhaven. The board also approved several facility repairs and the lease for a solar project at the Agricultural High School.

• Awarded 3-year financial audit contract to Lynch Marini & Associates Inc. (3-0)
• Approved ARPA funding distribution to Town of Fairhaven for $300,000.00 and $930,540.00 (3-0)
• Authorized leases for Bristol County Agricultural High School Solar Project with Solect Energy Development LLC (2-0-1)
• Approved $2,806.00 for Taunton Superior Court elevator repair by Atlantic Elevator South Co, Inc. (3-0)
• Awarded $8,370.41 contract to Silver City Glass, Inc. for New Bedford 3rd District Court door repair (3-0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #23092 ($190,810.12) and AP Warrant #23091 ($6,471,421.50) (3-0)
• Authorized payment of $380,918.99 to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for April 2023 premiums (3-0)
• Declared three computer towers from the Bristol County Print Shop as surplus (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and vote on routine personnel, payroll, and minutes, and discuss several items including a union negotiation request and an opioid settlement. The main substantive item is the allocation of remaining ARPA funds, with applications from Dartmouth, Taunton, Fall River, and Berkley under consideration.

• ARPA fund allocation: Town of Dartmouth Application #1104, City of Taunton Applications #1108, 1033, 1034 & 1140, City of Fall River #1116 & #1134, Town of Berkley #1096
• Letter from Teamsters Union Local 59 requesting to commence negotiations
• Invoice from Valerio Dominello & Hillman for legal matters associated with school matters
• Discussion on joining additional opioid settlement
• FY2024 budget templates and guidelines distribution date

The Board approved multiple ARPA fund distributions for Taunton, Fall River, Berkley, and Dartmouth. They also authorized an application for national opioid settlement funds and approved a contract for Facilities Superintendent Tammy A. Moutinho.

• Approved ARPA funds for Taunton: $30,000, $1,574,000, $2,085,190, and $200,000
• Approved ARPA funds for Fall River: $56,592.99 and $2,000,000
• Approved ARPA funds for Berkley: $400,000
• Approved ARPA funds for Dartmouth: $24,985
• Authorized application for OPIOID Settlement Funds (Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walmart, Walgreens)
• Approved $3,282 contract with Jose Cardozo Contracting Co. for New Bedford 3rd District Court door
• Approved contract for Facilities Superintendent Tammy A. Moutinho
• Approved weekend parking lot use for The District in Taunton for 2023 season

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review finalists for the Facilities Superintendent position. The meeting also includes a discussion of proposed fiscal year 2024 health insurance rate changes.

• Review of Facilities Superintendent finalists
• Vote to enter negotiations with a recommended candidate
• Proposed FY2024 health insurance rate changes from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association

The Commissioners appointed Tammy A. Moutinho as Facilities Superintendent and authorized contract negotiations. They also voted to change health insurance emergency room co-pays to reduce the impact of a rate increase.

• Appointed Tammy A. Moutinho as Facilities Superintendent (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman Kitchen to begin contract negotiations with Ms. Moutinho (2-0-1)
• Authorized change in emergency room co-pays for health care programs to $150.00 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will consider three ARPA applications from the towns of Berkley and Rehoboth, review personnel matters including interviews for a Facilities Superintendent, and discuss potential litigation in executive session. The meeting also includes updates on the FY2023 budget, payroll warrants, and various departmental communications.

• ARPA applications: #1093 and #1131 from Berkley, #1135 from Rehoboth
• Personnel changes including new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations
• Review of payroll and AP warrants
• FY2023 Budget discussion
• Executive session on potential litigation

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions to the towns of Berkley and Rehoboth. They also authorized technology upgrades for the County Print Shop and a pest control contract for the Attleboro 4th District Court.

• Approved ARPA Application #1093 for Town of Berkley ($51,947.00)
• Approved ARPA Application #1131 for Town of Berkley ($82,691.40)
• Approved ARPA Application #1135 for Town of Rehoboth ($50,000.00)
• Authorized technology upgrades at Bristol County Print Shop via CTS Computers Inc. and Comcast
• Approved pest control contract with Guardian Pest Control, Inc. for Attleboro 4th District Court
• Approved $386,691.25 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for March 2023 premiums
• Approved $2,500.00 payment to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County for February expenses
• Declared Chevy van and other equipment from Bristol County Agricultural High School as surplus

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on a proposal from Advance Air & Heat Co. to replace heat circulators at the New Bedford 3rd District Court. They will also discuss a funding request from the Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association for Fiscal Year 2024 and review an invoice from Valerio Dominello & Hillman for school-related matters. Other items include a request to use the Attleboro Courthouse for an Eagle Court of Honor and an incident report from that courthouse.

• Advance Air & Heat Co. proposal for heat circulator replacement at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Communication from Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association regarding FY2024 funding
• Invoice from Valerio Dominello & Hillman for school-related matters
• David Santoro request to use Attleboro Courthouse for Eagle Court of Honor
• Invoice from Servpro for water pipe break at 441 North Main Street, Fall River

The Bristol County Commissioners approved several payment warrants and a $25,000 funding request for the Bristol County Chiefs Associations for the FY 2024 budget. They also authorized the procurement of a heat circulator pump for the New Bedford 3rd District Court.

• Approved Payroll Warrant #23075 ($189,340.05), AP Warrant #23070 ($336,092.12), and AP Warrant #23069 ($155,597.19)
• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes
• Directed Interim Superintendent to obtain three quotes for New Bedford 3rd District Court heat circulator pump replacement
• Approved $25,000 funding request for Bristol County Chiefs Associations in FY 2024 Budget
• Approved $2,175.00 payment to Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC
• Approved request for David Santoro to use Attleboro 4th District Court for Eagle Court of Honor on April 5, 2023
• Approved $10,156.53 payment to Servpro for water pipe break cleanup at 441 North Main Street, Fall River
• Corrected January 10, 2023 vote to increase Sick Leave Bank total to 182 days for Bristol County Agricultural High School Support Staff Association/MTA contract

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on allocating ARPA funds to three communities, review personnel changes, and approve payroll and AP warrants. They will also consider a travel allowance for the interim facilities superintendent and discuss new opioid settlements.

• Vote on ARPA applications: Attleboro (#1076), Freetown (#1124), Westport (#1130)
• Review of payroll and AP warrants
• Communication from Register Mello on surplus property disposal
• New National Opioid Settlements notice
• Travel allowance for Interim Facilities Superintendent

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA fund distributions and approved emergency repairs for a building leased to the Fall River Children's Museum. They also approved monthly health benefit premiums and payroll warrants.

• Approved $4,305,000.00 ARPA distribution to City of Attleboro (3-0)
• Approved $35,460.00 ARPA distribution to Town of Freetown (3-0)
• Approved $20,000.00 ARPA distribution to Town of Westport (3-0)
• Approved $383,335.54 payment to MITA Health Benefits Trust for February premiums (3-0)
• Authorized emergency roofing repair by Gorman Construction, Inc. for $6,200.00 (3-0)
• Authorized emergency carpet replacement by Joe’s Carpet Inc not to exceed $1,899.35 (3-0)
• Approved $200.00 monthly travel allowance for Interim Facilities Superintendent Brian Moniz (3-0)
• Declared 7 monitors, 12 PCs, 1 printer, and 4 keyboards as surplus property for disposal (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on personnel changes, payroll warrants, and prior meeting minutes. They will also consider invoices for legal and audit services, discuss audit proposals for FY2024-2026, and review ARPA fund allocation and close-out agreement payment processes.

• Vote on ARPA Program and Funds allocation, including Close-out Agreement payment processes
• Discussion on audit proposals for fiscal years 2024 through 2026
• Invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates, Inc for FY'22 audit
• Proposal to replace the fire alarm control panel at the Fall River Registry of Deeds
• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, medical leaves, and terminations

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on personnel changes, payroll warrants, and ARPA fund allocations. They will also consider hiring legal counsel for a personnel matter and discuss facility assignments. Several invoices for court repairs and a sick leave notice are up for approval.

• ARPA Program and Funds allocation: application review and vote(s)
• Retain legal counsel services of Robert Novack related to a personnel matter
• Review and approve personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and medical leaves
• Invoices for glass replacement at Taunton Superior Court and repairs at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Discussion on increase of hours for K. Raposa

The Commissioners approved several payments for health benefits and court facility maintenance. They also updated sick leave banks for Agricultural High School staff and made personnel appointments.

• Approved $386,600.94 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for January 2023 premiums
• Approved Payroll Warrant #23065 ($204,556.38) and AP Warrant #23063 ($84,750.12)
• Increased Agricultural High School Teachers Association sick leave bank by 69 days
• Increased Agricultural High School Support Staff Association sick leave bank by 7 days
• Approved $498.23 payment to Silver City, Inc. for Taunton Superior Court window replacement
• Approved $2,217.98 payment to Advance Air & Heat Company Inc. for New Bedford 3rd District Court HVAC service
• Approved $3,330.00 payment to Gorman Construction, Inc. for New Bedford 3rd District Court roof and window leaks
• Appointed Brian Moniz as Interim Facilities Superintendent

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will swear in Sherrilynn M. Mello as Southern District Register of Deeds. They will also review and vote on personnel matters, payroll and AP warrants, and a COLA increase for the retirement board. Other business includes snow removal contracts, a door replacement at New Bedford 3rd District Court, and ARPA program and fund allocation.

• Swearing in of Southern District Register of Deeds Sherrilynn M. Mello
• Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and medical leaves
• Letter from Bristol County Retirement Board regarding increasing the COLA percentage
• Snow removal contract proposals for county buildings
• ARPA Program and Funds allocation

The Commissioners approved final payments totaling $2,600,000 to Gilbane Building Company, HMFH Architects, and Colliers Project Leaders for the Agricultural High School project. They also approved an additional 2% COLA increase for county retirees for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Approved $2,336,500 final agreement payment to Gilbane Building Company
• Approved $70,000 final payment to HMFH Architects, Inc.
• Approved $193,500 final payment to Colliers Project Leaders USA NNE, LLC
• Approved additional 2% COLA increase for FY 2023 retirees
• Awarded FY '23 snow plowing contract for New Bedford buildings to Jake Fleurent
• Approved $3,248 proposal to Jose Cardozo Contracting Co. for Taunton drain repair
• Approved $700 estimate for Advance Air & Heat Company Inc to replace heater blower motor
• Rescinded December 13, 2022 vote to pay MV Electrical Contractors $1,342.14