Bristol County public meetings in 2024

Commissioners

This meeting includes discussion of the ARPA program, focusing on remaining outstanding applications and available funding, along with old business and an executive session for a personnel matter.

• Discussion of ARPA program: remaining applications and funding
• Executive session for personnel matter

The Commissioners voted to use any additional available ARPA funds to pay for all or part of ARPA Application #1371. The board then entered executive session to hear a grievance from employee Glenn Souza.

• Approved use of additional ARPA funds for ARPA Application #1371 (2-0)
• Entered executive session to hear grievance from OPEIU employee Glenn Souza (2-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on ARPA applications from several towns and cities, including Raynham, Dartmouth, Easton, and New Bedford. The body will also review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and facility updates for courts in Taunton, New Bedford, and Attleboro.

• ARPA applications for Raynham, Dartmouth, Easton, New Bedford, Dighton, Somerset, Fairhaven, Freetown, and North Attleborough
• Town of Norton appeal on ARPA #1307 and #1309
• Invoice from the Children’s Advocacy Center-Operations December 2024
• Invoice from arbitrator Theodore H. O’Brien
• Bid reviews and funding votes for Taunton Superior Court, New Bedford Courts, and Attleboro District Court

The Board approved numerous ARPA grant applications for the towns of Raynham, Easton, Dighton, Somerset, Fairhaven, Freetown, and the city of New Bedford. Two ARPA applications from the town of Easton and extension requests from the town of Norton were tabled. The Board also approved several payroll and AP warrants and personnel changes.

• Approved 7 ARPA applications for Town of Raynham totaling $1,331,345.75
• Approved 6 ARPA applications for Town of Easton totaling $1,434,442.28
• Approved ARPA application #1208 for City of New Bedford for $1,510,099.00
• Approved ARPA application #1213 for Town of Somerset for $1,990,755.98
• Approved ARPA application #1289 for Town of Dighton for $314,403.84 (2-1)
• Approved ARPA application #1241 for Town of Fairhaven for $14,635.03 (2-1)
• Approved ARPA application #1313 for Town of Freetown for $494,592.00
• Tabled Easton ARPA application #1247 and Norton ARPA extension requests #1307 and #1309

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters, approve payroll and AP warrants, and certify votes for Registry of Deeds. The board will also consider multiple ARPA applications from the towns of Raynham, Easton, and Attleboro, as well as from Bristol County itself. An executive session is scheduled for contract negotiations and litigation strategy.

• ARPA Applications from Raynham (#1317, 1318, 1262, 1261), Easton (#1247), Attleboro (#1366, 1367), and Bristol County (#1315, 1368)
• Executive Session for contract negotiations and settlement discussion with OPEIU
• Quote for boil-out chemical clean of boilers in Taunton
• Notice from Mass DOT regarding an Order of Taking in Somerset
• Communication from City of New Bedford Assessors on Tax Abatement #755

The Commissioners certified the election of three Registers of Deeds and approved several ARPA fund distributions for Raynham, Attleboro, and the Taunton Superior Court. They also granted a $30,000 opioid fund grant to Fall River Public Schools and appointed Brian Moniz as Assistant Facilities Superintendent.

• Certified Barry J. Amaral, Sherrilynn M. Mello, and Bernard J. McDonald as elected Registers of Deeds
• Approved ARPA funds for Town of Raynham: $156,025.00 and $7,634.00
• Approved ARPA funds for City of Attleboro: $112,159.96 and $158,566.38
• Approved ARPA funds for Taunton Superior Court: $54,775.00 and $8,826.91
• Approved $30,000 grant from Opioid funds to Fall River Public Schools for PASS program transportation
• Approved $430,831.93 payment to MIJA Health Benefits Trust for December premiums
• Approved $38,584.39 payment to Lynch Marini & Associates, Inc. for audit services
• Appointed Brian Moniz as Assistant Facilities Superintendent/Senior Building Custodian

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will consider personnel matters, approve payroll and warrants, and vote on meeting minutes. They will discuss ARPA applications and contracts, including an appeal from the Town of Dighton and an update from Easton, as well as a CLA contract. Other items include declaring a snow blower as surplus, issuing a Small Business Saturday proclamation, and updates on courthouse projects.

• Town of Dighton appeal on extension request denial for ARPA #1289
• Town of Easton extension update on ARPA #1328
• CLA contract discussion
• New position: Assistant Facilities Superintendent/Senior Building Custodian
• Request to declare surplus property of old snow blower

The Commissioners approved ARPA application extensions for the towns of Dighton and Easton and continued the engagement of Clifton Larson and Allen LLP for ARPA advisory services. The board also authorized $25,000 in funding for the Bristol County Chiefs Associations and approved a payroll warrant of $227,904.00.

• Approved $227,904.00 payroll warrant #25057 (3-0)
• Rescinded denial and approved ARPA application #1289 extension for Town of Dighton to Dec 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved ARPA application #1328 and #1341 extensions for Town of Easton to Dec 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved continued engagement of accounting firm Clifton Larson and Allen LLP for ARPA matters (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 funding for Bristol County Chiefs Associations from FY2025 budget (3-0)
• Declared old snow blower at New Bedford Superior Court as surplus for disposal (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Small Business Saturday Proclamation (3-0)
• Approved use of Taunton Superior Court for Eagle Court of Honor on Jan 21, 2025 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and vote on multiple ARPA applications and extension agreements for towns including Easton, Seekonk, Dartmouth, and Raynham, along with a CLA contract. They will also handle personnel matters, payroll warrants, surplus property disposal requests, tax abatement procedures, and purchase of a snow blower for New Bedford Superior Court. Old business includes updates on courthouse projects.

• Review of ARPA applications #1346 (Easton), #1344 (Seekonk), #1359, 1362, 1364, 1365 (Dartmouth)
• Raynham extension agreement on ARPA #1219
• CLA contract (no details provided)
• Two surplus property disposal requests from BCAHS
• Snow blower purchase for New Bedford Superior Court

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA fund distributions to local towns and approved various warrants and personnel changes. The board also increased the tax abatement filing fee and authorized a grant application for window restoration at the New Bedford Superior Court.

• Approved ARPA funds for Easton ($240,359.22), Seekonk ($47,098.65), and Dartmouth (four applications totaling $32,631.10) (3-0)
• Increased tax abatement request filing fee from $5.00 to $20.00 (3-0)
• Authorized $200,000 CPA grant application for New Bedford Superior Court window restoration (2-0)
• Approved Bristol County Agricultural High School employment matters and two technology equipment surplus requests (3-0)
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $2,355,144.23 (3-0)
• Amended encumbered funds for Taunton and New Bedford Superior Court projects (3-0)
• Tabled CLA contract discussion to November 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 payment to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County and purchase of a snow blower for New Bedford Superior Court (2-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will consider ARPA applications from the towns of Dighton, Easton, and Rehoboth, along with personnel changes, court project updates, and quotes for duct cleaning and lighting at Taunton Superior Court. They will also review a bankruptcy notice, insurance invoices, and set meeting dates.

• Town of Dighton extension request on ARPA application #1289
• Town of Easton applications #1348, #1354, #1355, #1346
• Town of Rehoboth application #5168
• Taunton Superior Court duct and vent cleaning quotes
• Taunton Superior Court Library lighting quotes

The Commissioners approved several facility contracts for the Taunton and New Bedford Superior Courts, including a $539,231 torch restoration project. They distributed ARPA funds to Easton and Rehoboth while denying an extension request from Dighton. The board also approved payroll and AP warrants totaling over $4.1 million.

• Approved $539,231 contract to Crocker Architectural Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for Taunton Superior Court torch restoration
• Approved ARPA fund distributions: Rehoboth ($310,800), Easton ($28,958.63, $23,232.09, and $9,553.03)
• Denied ARPA extension request from Town of Dighton for Application #1289
• Tabled Easton ARPA Application #1346 for further review
• Approved $430,687.60 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for November premiums
• Accepted 2025 Medex 2 rates representing a 20.12% premium increase
• Awarded Taunton Superior Court contracts: Duct & Vent Cleaning of America ($13,593) and J. Roia Electrical ($9,200)
• Awarded New Bedford 3rd District Court circuit breaker replacement to Seam Group, LLC for $13,690

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on personnel matters, approve payroll, and review minutes from the October 1 meeting. They will also consider multiple ARPA funding applications from Easton, Dartmouth, Attleboro, Fall River, and New Bedford, along with several administrative and financial items.

• Review and approve personnel changes (hires, retirements, terminations)
• Vote on ARPA funding applications for Easton, Dartmouth, Attleboro, Fall River, and New Bedford
• Approve Payroll and AP Warrants
• Vote to approve minutes from October 1, 2024
• Review Odyssey Advisors GASB 74 FY’24 Report and invoice

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA grant payments to Easton, Dartmouth, Attleboro, Fall River, and New Bedford. They also approved a $10,000 budget transfer for custodian overtime and endorsed justice assistance grant applications for four cities.

• Approved ARPA fund distributions for Easton ($86,316.76, $25,417.32, $320,000.00), Dartmouth ($31,057.00, $9,999.00, $48,522.00), Attleboro ($122,872.04), Fall River ($291,122.94, $1,692,768.21), and New Bedford ($1,004,631.50)
• Authorized $10,000 transfer to establish OPEIU Custodian overtime fund
• Extended ARPA application deadline for Town of Easton to November 19, 2024
• Endorsed 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant applications for Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton
• Approved shed construction at New Bedford Superior Court via Jose Cardozo Contracting Co. pending material clarification
• Established Assistant Facilities Superintendent/Senior Building Custodian position at Grade 22/Step 1
• Authorized Chairman to execute land taking certificate for Layout #8994 in Swansea
• Approved payment of $3,475.00 to Odyssey Advisors for actuarial valuation services

Commissioners

The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will also consider an extension request for ARPA applications from the Town of Easton.

• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
• Payroll and AP Warrants review
• New Bedford CPA Funds Quarterly Report authorization
• MIIA Health Insurance invoice for October 2024
• Town of Easton ARPA application extension requests #1328 and #1341

The Bristol County Commissioners approved several payroll and AP warrants and a $437,202.36 payment for monthly health benefit premiums. The board also authorized a spokesperson for a National Park Service consultation and accepted an extension request from the Town of Easton regarding ARPA applications.

• Approved Payroll Warrant #25034 ($227,227.97) and AP Warrants #325032 ($551,374.31) and #25031 ($215,628.70) (3-0)
• Approved $437,202.36 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for October 2024 premiums (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman Kitchen to sign the New Bedford CPA Funds Quarterly Project Status Report for the New Bedford Superior Court restoration (3-0)
• Accepted extension request from Town of Easton for ARPA applications #1328 and #1341 and tabled further discussion (3-0)
• Authorized Commissioner Mitchell as the Board spokesperson for the National Park Service Battlefield Protection Program consultation (3-0)
• Approved employment notices for Bristol County Agricultural High School and County Treasurer's office (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2024 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review ARPA application extensions and new requests from Somerset, Dartmouth, North Attleborough, Easton, and Mansfield. They will also vote on a Teamsters Memorandum of Agreement for FY2025, approve personnel changes, and consider snow plowing quotes for the upcoming season. Public input is invited.

• Review ARPA applications from towns Somerset, Dartmouth, North Attleborough, Easton, Mansfield
• Teamsters Memorandum of Agreement for FY2025
• Snow plowing/salting quotes for 2024-2025 season
• Proposed NFP contract for consulting services
• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, medical leaves

The Commissioners authorized the acceptance of $750,000 in state funding for courthouse torch restoration and sustainable initiatives. They also approved several ARPA fund distributions to towns and a one-year contract with Teamsters Union Local 59.

• Authorized $750,000 state funding for Taunton Superior Courthouse torch restoration and sustainable initiatives
• Approved one-year contract with Teamsters Union Local 59 including 2.5% wage increase
• Approved $212,696.04 ARPA distribution for Town of Easton (Application #1298)
• Approved ARPA distributions for Town of Dartmouth (Applications #1303, #1308, #1329, #1330, #1333)
• Approved $146,241.54 ARPA distribution for Town of Mansfield (Application #1306)
• Awarded FY'25 snow removal contracts to Reis Property Management and Ford Industries
• Approved $5,500 renewal contract with NFP for medical benefit consulting
• Approved $5,555 bid from Advance Air & Heat Company Inc. for Attleboro 4th District Court HVAC units

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll and AP warrants, and an ARPA application (#1314). They will also discuss deed excise retainage for FY’25, as well as old business including the Taunton Roof Project, Crocker change orders, and state funding for flame/torch restoration. An executive session is scheduled for union and non-union personnel negotiations.

• Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations
• ARPA Application #1314 for County of Bristol
• Deed Excise retainage for FY’25
• Taunton Roof Project (old business)
• Crocker change orders regarding scaffolding and state funding for flame/torch restoration

The Commissioners authorized the distribution of $1,323,694 in ARPA funds for emergency roof and masonry work at the Taunton Superior Court. They also approved a deeds excise revenue retainage agreement and several payroll and AP warrants.

• Approved $1,323,694 in ARPA funds for Taunton Superior Court roof lanterns and masonry project (3-0)
• Approved FY’25 Deeds Excise Retainage Agreement to retain $2,313,181 (3-0)
• Approved $2,218 payment to MA Department of Unemployment Assistance (3-0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #25029 for $234,924.84 (3-0)
• Approved AP Warrant #25024 for $788,768.83 (3-0)
• Approved AP Warrant #25025 for $4,002,692.08 (3-0)
• Approved employment notices for Bristol County Agricultural High School and Fall River Registry of Deeds (3-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss Print Shop negotiations (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review ARPA fund applications from New Bedford, Berkley, Dartmouth, and Fall River. The body will also address personnel matters, tax assessments for Fiscal Year 2025, and facility maintenance change orders. An executive session is scheduled to discuss Teamsters collective bargaining strategy.

• ARPA Applications from New Bedford (#1214), Berkley (#1270, #1310), Dartmouth (#1304, #1182, #1183, #1184, #1185), and Fall River (#1294)
• County tax assessments for Fiscal Year 2025
• Change orders from Thielsch, Inc for a 150A power feed and a boiler room water heater
• Consultation invitation from the National Park Service for a Preservation Planning Grant
• Review of Taunton Roof Project and New Bedford 3rd District HVAC invoices

The Commissioners approved the apportionment of the $7,558,042.50 county tax for the 2024-2025 fiscal period. They also authorized multiple ARPA fund distributions to New Bedford, Berkley, Dartmouth, and Fall River. Additionally, the board approved various facility repairs and personnel updates for the Bristol County Agricultural High School.

• Apportioned $7,558,042.50 County Tax across 20 cities and towns
• Approved $2,743,028.00 ARPA distribution for New Bedford (App #1214)
• Approved $309,593.46 ARPA distribution for Fall River (App #1294)
• Approved 6 ARPA distributions for Dartmouth totaling $884,452.00
• Approved 2 ARPA distributions for Berkley totaling $42,571.87
• Approved $428,157.58 payment to MITA Health Benefits Trust
• Approved Thielsch change orders #2 and #3 totaling $5,651.07 for Taunton Superior Court
• Authorized bidding for the restoration of the flame at Taunton Superior Court

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review ARPA applications from several municipalities and the county. The body will also discuss facility maintenance, including water leaks at the Children's Museum and mortar repairs at the Taunton Superior Court.

• ARPA applications for Raynham, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Easton, Attleboro, and Tighe & Bond
• RGB Architects invoice for Taunton Superior Court rotunda mortar conditions
• FY '25 snow removal
• Staff parking on Court Street
• Removal of surplus lockers and table saw at New Bedford 3rd District Court

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA fund distributions to New Bedford, Dartmouth, Easton, and Attleboro. They also approved emergency masonry and design services for the Taunton Superior Court roof and HVAC design for the New Bedford 3rd District Court.

• Approved $2,518,000 ARPA funds for Town of Dartmouth
• Approved $510,764 ARPA funds for City of New Bedford
• Approved $194,200 for Tighe & Bond HVAC design services (ARPA funds)
• Approved $129,100 ARPA funds for City of Attleboro
• Approved $53,500 ARPA funds for Town of Easton
• Authorized up to $1,203,094 for Taunton Superior Court dome roof masonry repairs
• Approved $120,600 for RGB Architects design services for Taunton Superior Court
• Approved $4,050 contract with Elite Plumbing & Mechanical for Fall River Children’s Museum

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review and vote on personnel matters, approve payroll and AP warrants, and consider minutes from July 23. They will discuss ARPA applications from North Attleboro, Easton, Attleboro, and the County. Old business includes a DCAMM emergency waiver request for the Taunton copper roof. Other items include a revised quote for a fire suppression system at the Taunton Registry of Deeds and various invoices.

• ARPA applications: Town of North Attleboro extension request, Town of Easton Application #1290, City of Attleboro Application #1300, County of Bristol Application #1237 (re-evaluate project)
• Revised quote for fire suppression system at Taunton Registry of Deeds building
• Old Business: Taunton Copper Roof DCAMM Emergency Waiver Request
• Letter from Daniel Sullivan regarding New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Invoices: Children's Advocacy Center, Advance Air & Heat, MIIA Health Insurance, Attorney John Walsh, Worker's Compensation medical

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions and accepted a $750,000 state grant for the Taunton Superior Court. They also approved a new one-year labor contract with OPEIU Local 6 and authorized various vendor payments.

• Accepted $750,000 state funding for Taunton Superior Court torch replacement and sustainable initiatives (3-0)
• Approved $418,072.51 ARPA distribution for Town of Easton Application #1290 (3-0)
• Approved $169,000.00 ARPA distribution for City of Attleboro Application #1300 (3-0)
• Extended ARPA Application #1301 deadline for Town of Attleborough to Nov 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved one-year contract with OPEIU Local 6 including 2.5% FY2025 compensation increase (3-0)
• Approved $16,958.00 for backflow fire suppression updates at Taunton Registry of Deeds (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA Application #1237 pending new chiller scope of work numbers (3-0)
• Directed all custodians to wear County uniform shirts during shifts (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to vote on personnel changes, approve payroll and AP warrants, and approve previous meeting minutes. They will consider ARPA grant applications from the Town of Dartmouth (extension request), City of Attleboro (Application #1291), Town of West (Application #1295), and a Bristol County application (#1297). The agenda also includes a surety bond for the Assistant Register of Deeds in Fall River, MOAs with UAW and support staff, a discussion of courthouse concerns at New Bedford 3rd District Court, and proposals from Advance Air & Heat and JR Electric for that courthouse. Old business covers the Taunton Copper Roof and Taunton Boilers Replacement projects.

• ARPA applications: Town of Dartmouth extension, City of Attleboro #1291, Town of West #1295, Bristol County #1297
• Surety bond for Assistant Register of Deeds Fall River
• Discussion on courthouse concerns at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Proposals from Advance Air & Heat and JR Electric for New Bedford 3rd District
• Old business: Taunton Copper Roof and Taunton Boilers Replacement

The Commissioners authorized ARPA fund distributions for Attleboro, Westport, and Bristol County. They approved several contracts for the New Bedford 3rd District Court and the Taunton Superior Court, including a $54,775 change order for roof work. Two labor agreements were also accepted for the Registers of Deeds and the Agricultural High School.

• Approved ARPA fund distributions: $1,677,430.00 (Attleboro), $371,236.88 (Westport), and $199,000.00 (Bristol County)
• Approved ARPA application extension for Town of Dartmouth to November 12, 2024
• Approved 1-year contract with UAW Local 1596 (2.5% wage increase)
• Accepted MOA with Agricultural High School Support Staff Association for FY2025-2027
• Approved $16,280 contract with Advance Air & Heat Company Inc. for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Approved $584 quote from JR Electric for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Approved $54,775 change order #1 for Taunton Superior Court roof project
• Approved $53,864.98 lease for temporary heating at Taunton Superior Court (2-1)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves. They will also review the FY’25 budget for County Buildings, County Deeds, and a budget summary with estimated receipts.

• Review personnel actions including new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations
• FY’25 budget review for County Buildings
• FY’25 budget review for County Deeds
• FY’25 budget summary and estimated receipts

The Commissioners approved the total Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Estimated Receipts. They also authorized payments for emergency HVAC repairs and monthly health benefit premiums.

• Approved FY 2025 Budget for Bristol County Buildings of $2,405,096.91 (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Budget for County Deeds of $4,882,444.22 (3-0)
• Accepted total FY 2025 Budget of $34,392,426.88 (3-0)
• Accepted FY 2025 Estimated Receipts of $34,392,426.78 (3-0)
• Approved $17,951.20 payment to Advance Air & Heat Company Inc. for HVAC repair at New Bedford 3rd District Court (3-0)
• Approved $418,678.07 payment to MIIA Health Benefits Trust for July 2024 premiums (3-0)
• Approved return of Maria V. Gomes to 37.5 hours effective July 1, 2024 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and budget requests. The agenda includes votes on ARPA Program applications for the Town of Acushnet and City of New Bedford. Additionally, the board will discuss HVAC repairs for district courts in New Bedford and Attleboro.

• Votes on ARPA Program applications for Acushnet (#1249) and New Bedford (#1275)
• Deadline extension request for Town of Dartmouth ARPA application
• Discussion regarding HVAC repairs for New Bedford 3rd District and Attleboro 4th District Courts
• Review of the FY 2025 Budget
• Approval of personnel matters including new hires and retirements

The Commissioners approved FY 2025 budgets for several county offices and the Agricultural High School. They authorized over $3.7 million for roof and boiler projects at the Taunton and New Bedford Superior Courts. Additionally, ARPA funds were distributed to the Town of Acushnet and the City of New Bedford.

• Approved $2,710,982.85 for Taunton Superior Court roof and boiler projects
• Approved $1,037,780.00 for New Bedford Superior Court roof and boiler projects
• Approved $1,385,053.00 ARPA distribution to Town of Acushnet
• Approved $489,064.87 ARPA distribution to City of New Bedford
• Approved FY 2025 Budget for Bristol County Agricultural High School totaling $19,102,283.58
• Approved FY 2025 Budgets for Northern ($2,363,276.40), Southern ($2,114,465.65), and Fall River ($1,443,792.99) Registries of Deeds
• Approved FY 2025 insurance premiums totaling $384,788.00
• Approved FY 2025 Budgets for Commissioner's Office ($406,650.13) and Treasurer's Office ($594,076.34)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the Retirement Board covering County employees and the Sheriff’s Department. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA applications and the Fall River Children’s Museum lease.

• FY2025 appropriations to the Bristol County Retirement Board
• Solar increased incentive rate for the BCAHS Solar Project
• ARPA applications for the Town of Easton and Jane Gonsalves
• Fall River Children’s Museum lease discussion
• Facility repairs for Taunton Superior Court and New Bedford 3rd District

The Commissioners authorized a new commercial insurance program for FY 2025 and approved several million dollars in retirement system appropriations. The board also approved multiple facility repair contracts and vacation carry-over requests for various county employees.

• Approved FY 2025 Commercial Insurance Program with Alera Group for $391,938.20
• Approved $2,313,181 appropriation for Sheriffs Department Unfunded Liability to Retirement System
• Approved $1,495,630 appropriation for County of Bristol Retirement System
• Approved $299,000 bid to Village Green Restoration, Inc. for New Bedford Superior Court cupola repair
• Approved $15,235 for fire suppression updates at Taunton Registry of Deeds
• Approved $35,555 for Tighe & Bond HVAC design services at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Approved $177,999.25 in ARPA funds for the Town of Easton
• Approved vacation carry-over requests for staff in Treasurer's Office, Registry of Deeds, and BCAHS

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review payroll warrants, personnel changes, and the FY '25 budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA applications for Westport and Dighton and a museum lease.

• ARPA applications for the Towns of Westport and Dighton
• Proposal to replace the Xante printer at the Bristol County Print Shop
• Discussion on the Fall River Children’s Museum lease
• Proposals from SS Service Corp for the Attleboro 4th District Court
• FY '25 Budget Review

The Commissioners approved ARPA fund distributions to the towns of Westport and Dighton. They also authorized several payments for medical invoices, health benefits, and facility maintenance, and approved a printer lease for the County Print Shop.

• Approved $648,650.00 in ARPA funds for Town of Westport (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,000.00 in ARPA funds for Town of Dighton (Unanimous)
• Approved 60-month lease-to-buy for Xante Enpress Digital Printer at $516.79 monthly (Unanimous)
• Approved $411,591.22 for June 2024 MIIA Health Benefits Trust premiums (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500.00 for Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County operating expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved three SS Service Corp invoices/quotes for Attleboro District Court totaling $2,391.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved employment notices for Bristol County Agricultural High School and Fall River Register of Deeds (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Fall River Children’s Museum until next meeting (Unanimous)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will vote to approve the May 14 meeting minutes and review personnel changes, payroll warrants, and ARPA applications for three municipalities. These actions affect county operations, local funding allocations, and courthouse facilities used by residents. A priority needs hearing for the fiscal year 2025 budget will discuss proposed upgrades at the Taunton Courthouse Jury Room and New Bedford Superior Court façade.

• Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, leaves, and terminations
• Approval of payroll and accounts payable warrants
• ARPA funding applications for Seekonk (#1110, #1111), Berkley (#1260), and New Bedford (#1279, #1280)
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget priority needs hearing covering Taunton Courthouse Jury Room RGB proposal and New Bedford Superior Court Façade Restoration RGB proposal
• Executive session for contract negotiation strategy

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA fund distributions to the towns of Seekonk and Berkley and the city of New Bedford. They also approved architectural services for superior courts and recommended salary increases for non-union and elected staff for the FY2025 budget.

• Approved ARPA funds for Town of Seekonk: $199,050.00 (App #1236) and $224,240.00 (App #1111)
• Approved ARPA funds for Town of Berkley: $89,441.41 (App #1260)
• Approved ARPA funds for City of New Bedford: $1,090,000.00 (App #1279) and $130,000.00 (App #1280)
• Approved $20,700.00 to RGB Architects for Taunton Superior Court water infiltration review
• Approved $25,000.00 to RGB Architects for New Bedford Superior Court Facade Restoration Project
• Recommended 2.5% salary increase for non-union appointed staff (Unanimous)
• Recommended 4% salary increase for elected Registers of Deeds and County Treasurer
• Approved $995.41 to SS Service Corp for Attleboro District Court AC repairs

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners are reviewing routine administrative items, including payroll warrants, April meeting minutes, and personnel changes. The agenda also covers federal ARPA grant applications for multiple municipalities, a MassDOT land acquisition notice in Swansea, and discussions regarding the Fall River Children’s Museum lease and union collective bargaining notices.

• Review of ARPA grant applications for Westport, Taunton, Dighton, New Bedford, Rehoboth, and Bristol County
• MassDOT Order of Taking Notice covering multiple parcels in the Town of Swansea
• Discussion on lease and building arrangements for the Fall River Children’s Museum
• Vote to approve April 30 meeting minutes and review payroll/AP warrants
• Review of collective bargaining notices for Teamsters and OPEIU unions

The Commissioners approved multiple ARPA grant applications for Taunton, New Bedford, Westport, and Rehoboth. They also authorized land taking certificates for a MassDOT project in Swansea and approved several payroll and AP warrants.

• Approved $2,551,820.43 ARPA funds for City of Taunton (3-0)
• Approved $895,317.63 ARPA funds for City of New Bedford Application #1276 (3-0)
• Approved $890,793.40 ARPA funds for City of New Bedford Application #1255 (3-0)
• Approved $178,715.00 ARPA funds for Town of Rehoboth (3-0)
• Approved $54,100.00 and $45,350.00 ARPA funds for Town of Westport (3-0)
• Extended ARPA application close out date to September 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Authorized land taking certificates for MassDOT Layout #8828 in Swansea (3-0)
• Approved six payroll and AP warrants totaling $1,675,766.55

Commissioners

This Bristol County Commissioners meeting consists primarily of routine administrative and financial approvals. The body will review payroll warrants, personnel actions, and insurance invoices to maintain county operations, alongside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant applications for local municipalities and a draft antifraud policy. Executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy for the Registry of Deeds contract.

• Review of payroll and accounts payable warrants
• ARPA grant applications for Bristol County, Dighton, Fall River, and New Bedford
• Draft antifraud policy review
• Schedule date for FY 2025 budget priority needs hearing
• Executive session on Registry of Deeds collective bargaining strategy

The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions for Dighton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Bristol County. The board also adopted a new Antifraud Policy and approved multiple payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved $340,485.00 ARPA funds for Town of Dighton (App #1257)
• Approved $10,000.00 ARPA funds for City of Fall River (App #1251)
• Approved $121,596.07 ARPA funds for City of New Bedford (App #1253)
• Approved $163,780.00 ARPA funds for County of Bristol (App #1258) for boiler replacement
• Adopted the County of Bristol Antifraud Policy
• Approved payroll and AP warrants totaling $4,825,635.69
• Approved $412,377.51 for May 2024 MITA Health Benefits Trust premiums
• Authorized contract negotiations for Taunton Superior Court boilers pending ARPA portal approval

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review routine administrative and financial items, including payroll warrants and personnel actions. The agenda also lists ARPA grant applications for six municipalities and discussions regarding the FY’25 county budget and collective bargaining with registry staff. ARPA funding supports local municipal projects, while FY’25 budget discussions set the tax levy and service levels for county operations like courts and registries.

• Review of payroll and accounts payable warrants
• ARPA grant applications for New Bedford, Westport, Dartmouth, Seekonk, Rehoboth, and Fall River
• Discussion of the FY’25 budget and collective bargaining with county registries of deeds
• Requests to declare surplus property from BC Agricultural High School and place a storage trailer at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Maintenance projects including window restoration, ADA/elevator upgrades at Taunton Registry of Deeds, and boiler bids for county courts

The Commissioners awarded a $1,090,000 contract to Thielsch Engineering Inc. for boiler replacements at Taunton Superior Court, contingent on ARPA funding. They also authorized several ARPA fund distributions to the City of New Bedford, Town of Westport, Town of Dartmouth, Town of Rehoboth, City of Fall River, and Town of Seekonk. Additionally, the board ratified a previous vote to borrow up to $750,000 for the Bristol County Agricultural High School project.

• Awarded $1,090,000 boiler replacement bid to Thielsch Engineering Inc. (contingent on ARPA funding)
• Approved ARPA funds for New Bedford: $1,575,092.06 and $606,000.00
• Approved ARPA funds for Seekonk: $999,999.00 and $521,041.00
• Approved ARPA funds for Dartmouth: $421,073.00 and $57,850.00
• Approved ARPA funds for Westport: $147,000.00
• Approved ARPA funds for Fall River: $16,000.00 and Rehoboth: $12,252.00
• Ratified vote to borrow up to $750,000 for Bristol County Agricultural High School project
• Declared a 1980 New Holland Manure Spreader as surplus property

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will conduct a routine administrative meeting to review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and vendor invoices. The agenda includes examining bids for boiler replacements at the Taunton Superior Court and discussing facility repairs in Taunton and New Bedford. An executive session is scheduled to discuss security device strategies at two New Bedford courts.

• Review of bids and engineering recommendations for Taunton Superior Court boilers
• RGB proposal for louver and basin repairs at the Taunton Superior Court
• Discussion on boiler replacement at New Bedford Superior Court
• Invoice review for Lynch Marini and Associates FY’23 Audit
• Executive session on security device strategy at New Bedford courts

The Commissioners authorized a boiler replacement at the New Bedford Superior Court and design plans to fix leaks at the Taunton Superior Court. They also shifted the procurement process for the New Bedford 3rd District Court HVAC project to follow Designer Selection Board recommendations. A decision on the Taunton Superior Court boiler project was tabled.

• Awarded $163,780.00 boiler replacement bid to George T. Wilkinson Inc. for New Bedford Superior Court (3-0)
• Approved $23,450.00 RGB Architects proposal for Taunton Superior Court leak repairs (3-0)
• Authorized pursuit of House Doctor recommendation for New Bedford 3rd District Court HVAC project (3-0)
• Tabled decision on Taunton Superior Court boiler project pending legal clarification (3-0)
• Authorized ARPA application for New Bedford Superior Court boiler funding (3-0)
• Approved $408,532.48 for April 2024 MIIA Health Benefits Trust premiums (3-0)
• Approved $18,544.23 payment to Lynch Marini & Associates for FY2023 Audit (3-0)
• Approved $175.00 for FAB Flooring Inc. to remove carpet at Fall River Children’s Museum (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners are holding a statutory meeting to approve routine administrative actions. They will review personnel changes for county employees, which directly affect local government staffing and service delivery. The agenda also covers approval of payroll and accounts payable warrants, plus an operational invoice from the Children’s Advocacy Center for March. Specific dollar amounts and ARPA application details were not included in the posted document.

• Personnel actions including new hires, retirements, medical leaves, terminations, and classification changes
• Payroll and accounts payable warrants review
• March operational invoice from the Children’s Advocacy Center
• ARPA applications (details not listed in agenda)

The Commissioners approved two payroll warrants and a payment for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County. They also selected a new vendor to remove an old oil tank at the New Bedford Superior Court. No ARPA applications were reviewed.

• Approved Payroll Warrant #24095 ($213,561.20)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #24101 ($212,830.40)
• Approved $2,500 payment to Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County for March operating expenses
• Approved JJ Holmes & Sons Inc dba Tanks A Lot to remove old oil tank at New Bedford Superior Court

Commissioners

The meeting includes reviews of personnel matters and an update on ARPA application #1237. The agenda also covers maintenance quotes for New Bedford and Attleboro district courts.

• Vote to return $81,200 in encumbered funds to unreserved status
• Electrical quotes from JR Electric for New Bedford Superior Court and 3rd District
• Proposal from Advance Air & Heat Co for equipment at New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Authorization for work and reimbursement at Attleboro 4th District Court
• Update on County ARPA Application #1237

The Commissioners authorized the County Treasurer to seek $750,000 in borrowing to address a reimbursement shortfall for the Bristol County Agricultural High School building project. The board also approved several facility maintenance contracts and rescinded a previous ARPA fund allocation for the City of Attleboro.

• Authorized borrowing of $750,000 for Bristol County Agricultural High School project shortfall (3-0)
• Rescinded March 5, 2024 vote for ARPA application #1230 to City of Attleboro for $2,387,972.13 (3-0)
• Approved $81,250 return to Unreserved Funds from FY2023 (2-0)
• Approved $18,830 contract with Re:fab to paint Attleboro 4th District Court basement (2-0)
• Approved $1,735 proposal from Advance Air & Heat Company Inc. for New Bedford 3rd District Court (2-0)
• Approved $792 quote from JR Electric LLC for New Bedford Superior Court pole lighting (2-0)
• Approved $785 quote from JR Electric LLC for New Bedford Superior Court break room circuit (2-0)
• Approved payments to John A. Walsh, P.C. ($2,562.50) and Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC ($200.00) (2-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners will review ARPA fund applications for several local municipalities. The agenda also includes authorizations for heat pump and lighting installations at regional courts. Additionally, the board will address personnel matters and various service estimates.

• Distribution of ARPA funds to Westport, Seekonk, Dartmouth, Attleboro, and Fall River
• Payment to Energy Conservation Inc. for heat pumps at Taunton Superior Court
• Payment to Energy Conservation Inc. for LED lighting at Attleboro District Court
• Mass DOT Order of Taking for parcels in New Bedford
• Review of Lynch & Marini invoice for the FY’23 Audit

The Commissioners authorized several ARPA grant distributions to Attleboro, Dartmouth, Fall River, Seekonk, and Westport. The board also approved court facility improvements and a $285,000 grant for the New Bedford Superior Courthouse facade.

• Approved ARPA funding for Attleboro ($2,387,972.13), Dartmouth ($584,518.50), Fall River ($145,000.00), Westport ($163,000.00), and Seekonk ($184,231.69 across three applications)
• Accepted $285,000 CPA grant from City of New Bedford for Superior Courthouse facade restoration
• Approved $81,250 for mini splits at Taunton Superior Court and $74,724 for lighting at Attleboro 4 District Court
• Authorized Chairman Paul B. Kitchen to execute land taking certificates for Layout #19-TE-1 through 19-TE-5 in New Bedford
• Approved $7,500 payment to Lynch Marini & Associates, Inc. for FY2023 Audit progress billing
• Approved use of Taunton Superior Court for Eagle Court of Honor on May 14, 2024
• Approved weekend use of Registry of Deeds and Superior Court rear parking lot for The District outdoor events
• Declared identified property at Bristol County Agricultural High School as surplus

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners agenda is limited to a roll call and an executive session. The commissioners will discuss strategy related to a current litigation matter.

• Executive session regarding litigation strategy

The Bristol County Commissioners met via Zoom and voted to enter an executive session to discuss a litigation matter. The board did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation discussion (3-0)

Commissioners

The Bristol County Commissioners will review ARPA fund applications for Westport, Seekonk, Dartmouth, and Attleboro. The agenda also includes authorizations for court facility upgrades in Taunton and Attleboro and a Mass DOT property taking notice in New Bedford.

• Review of ARPA applications for Westport, Seekonk, Dartmouth, and Attleboro
• Payments to Energy Conservation Inc. for heat pumps at Taunton Superior Court and LED lighting at Attleboro District Court
• Mass DOT Order of Taking for parcels in New Bedford
• Estimates for Attleboro District Court from North Star Concrete, Inc. and J. Roia Electrical
• Review of FY'23 Audit invoice from Lynch & Marini

The Bristol County Commissioners met via Zoom and voted to enter an executive session to discuss a litigation matter. The board did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation discussion (3-0)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various facility maintenance quotes. The meeting includes discussions on construction projects at the New Bedford 3rd District and Taunton Superior Court, as well as ARPA fund applications for Seekonk, Mansfield, and Somerset.

• JR Electric quote for work at New Bedford Superior Court
• Jose Cardozo Contracting quote for AC unit at Taunton Superior Court
• Jose Cardozo Contracting quote for exterior door at New Bedford Superior Court
• FAB Flooring quote for Fall River Registry of Deeds carpet repairs
• ARPA applications for Town of Seekonk, Town of Mansfield, and Town of Somerset

The Bristol County Commissioners authorized the distribution of ARPA funds to three towns and approved several facility repairs for county courts. The board also rejected all re-bids for the New Bedford Superior Court cupola restoration due to high costs.

• Approved $1,745,187.52 in ARPA funds for the Town of Mansfield
• Approved $1,000,000.00 in ARPA funds for the Town of Somerset
• Approved $111,548.62 in ARPA funds for the Town of Seekonk
• Rejected all re-bids for New Bedford Superior Court cupola restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,300.00 for AC/Heat unit replacement at Taunton Superior Court
• Approved $25,000.00 annual contribution to Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association
• Approved $406,662.69 for February MIIA Health Benefits Trust premiums
• Tabled decision on New Bedford Superior Court exterior rear door replacement

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll, AP warrants, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes reviewing ARPA applications for Fall River and Easton, as well as concrete work estimates for the Attleboro District Court.

• ARPA applications for City of Fall River (#1190 & #1221) and Town of Easton (#1191)
• North Star Concrete Inc estimates for Attleboro District Court work
• Lynch Marini & Associates Inc invoice for fiscal year 2023 audit progress billing
• Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations

The Commissioners approved two ARPA fund distributions for the City of Fall River totaling $278,412.77. They also authorized payments for a fiscal year 2023 audit and window and waterproofing repairs at the Attleboro 4th District Court.

• Approved $111,375.00 for City of Fall River ARPA Application #1190
• Approved $167,037.77 for City of Fall River ARPA Application #1221
• Approved $25,000.00 invoice to Lynch Marini & Associates, Inc. for FY2023 Audit
• Approved $1,691.00 for window repair at Attleboro 4th District Court (North Star Concrete, Inc.)
• Approved $1,129.00 for waterproofing at Attleboro 4th District Court (North Star Concrete, Inc.)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #24074 ($227,437.13) and #24079 ($233,278.00)
• Approved AP Warrants #24077 ($457,242.45) and #24078 ($673,882.66)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review payroll and AP warrants and approve minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes reviewing ARPA applications for Fall River and Easton, as well as concrete work estimates for Attleboro District Court.

• Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
• ARPA applications #1190 and #1221 for the City of Fall River
• ARPA application #1191 for the Town of Easton
• North Star Concrete Inc estimates for work at Attleboro District Court
• Invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates Inc for fiscal year 2023 audit progress billing

Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote to elect a new Chairman and review various personnel changes including hires, retirements, and leaves. The meeting also includes reviews of payroll warrants, ARPA applications, and several ongoing project updates.

• Election of the County Commissioner’s Chairman
• Review of ARPA applications for New Bedford, Bristol County, and Rehoboth
• Tighe & Bond Design Services Proposal for New Bedford 3rd District Court
• Fall River Registry Roof change order
• LED upgrades at Attleboro District

The Commissioners elected a chairperson, approved multiple payroll and AP warrants, and authorized several ARPA fund distributions. They also approved contracts for courthouse improvements and HVAC design services.

• Elected Paul B. Kitchen as Chairman for calendar year 2024
• Approved multiple payroll and AP warrants
• Approved $406,373.83 for MIIA Health Benefits Trust premiums
• Awarded Carol Carr 20 days of sick time from the Support Staff Sick Bank
• Authorized ARPA fund distributions totaling $425,081.45 for New Bedford, Rehoboth, and Bristol County
• Approved $603,300.00 contract with Tighe & Bond for HVAC design at New Bedford 3 District Court
• Authorized $71,968.00 contract with Massachusetts Trial Court for Attleboro District Courthouse lighting
• Approved CPA application to City of Fall River for $320,882 in roof and masonry repairs