Bristol County public meetings in 2020
31 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will also consider an easement between BCAHS and Eversource and a PERAC appropriation notice for FY 2022.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Easement between BCAHS and Eversource
- PERAC appropriation notice for FY 2022
- Review of 2021 Meeting Schedule
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes, payroll warrants, and the Taunton Superior Court boiler cleaning vote. The body is also scheduled to execute the Teamsters Local 59 contract.
- Execution of the Teamsters Local 59 Contract
- Revise vote for Taunton Superior Court Boiler Cleaning
- Authorization for County Administrator to approve December MIIA health insurance invoice
- Execution of Certificate of Votes for Bristol County Treasurer
- Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will vote on a heating oil contract and the November MIIA invoice. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Award of No.2 heating oil contract (State contract ENE45)
- Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Authorization vote for County Administrator to approve November MIIA invoice
- Communication from Bristol Aggie HS regarding Sick Bank Donation
- Communication from Atlantic Elevator regarding NB 3rd District Court elevator inspections
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to continue their review of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. This includes a specific review of the Bristol County Agricultural High School budget and the total County budget.
- Review of Bristol County Agricultural High School Budget
- Review of total County Budget for FY 2021
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
Revised
The Commissioners are conducting a continued review of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. This includes reviews of both the total County Budget and the Bristol County Agricultural High School Budget. The meeting also includes a review of the Memorandum of Agreement between Bristol County and the Teamsters.
- Review of MOA between Bristol County and the Teamsters
- Review of Bristol County Agricultural High School Budget
- Review of total County Budget for FY 2021
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and personnel changes. The body will also discuss facility maintenance and various administrative reports.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Replacement of lavatory at NB Superior
- Quote from ABS Technologies for hard-wired internet in the Jury Room
- FY '2021 Deeds Retainage Agreement review
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and discuss water leaks in the County Commissioner’s office space. The body will also consider personnel matters and various invoices for county services.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2021 budget
- Invoice from JD Rivet & Co. for Taunton Superior Roof Project
- Invoices from Araujo Plumbing-Insulation and Advance Air & Heat Co. for NB 3rd District
- Invoice from Attorney Robert Novack for contract negotiations
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy
Commissioners
The Commissioners are meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and the award of a contract for auditing services. The body will also address personnel matters, payroll warrants, and a grant application. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Award of contract for RFP Auditing Services
- Review of Fiscal Year 2021 budget
- Review of JAG Grant Application
- Review of UAW FY 21-23 MOA
- MMHR membership renewal
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to determine priority needs for Fiscal Year 2021. The county does not anticipate receiving Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this period.
- Public hearing to determine FY 2021 priority needs
Priority Needs
The Bristol County Commissioners are conducting a hearing to review budget submissions for the 2021 fiscal year. The body will also review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and proposals for financial auditing services.
- Budget reviews for Agricultural HS, Registry of Deeds (Taunton, New Bedford, Fall River), Treasurer, Print Shop, Commissioner's Office, County Buildings, and County Deeds
- Review of proposals for financial auditing services
- Children’s Advocacy Center rent invoice
- MIIA Health Insurance invoice for September 2020
- JD Rivet Roofing invoice
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and the FY '21 County Tax Assessment. The body will also consider quotes for annual boiler system cleaning and review various invoices.
- County Tax Assessment for FY ‘21
- Revised vote on boiler system annual cleaning quotes
- Auditing Report on Court Rental for FY 2019
- Invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates Inc. for FY ’19
- Seguin Electric Invoice for ND Trial Court-Judge’s Lobby
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and review payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will also consider quotes for annual cleaning of the boiler system. Executive sessions are scheduled for collective bargaining and non-union contract negotiations.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Payroll and AP Warrants review
- Boiler system annual cleaning quotes
- Medical invoice discussion
- Executive sessions for collective bargaining and non-union contract negotiations
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body is discussing contract renewals for NFP Consulting and NFP Insurance services, as well as an auditing proposal from Lynch, Marini and Associates.
- Renewal of NFP Consulting and NFP Insurance services contracts
- Auditing proposal from Lynch, Marini and Associates
- Teamster Union Local No.59 bargaining request
- FY 2019 preliminary audit results for Courthouse Facilities
- Children’s Museum electric consumption for FY '20
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will vote on FY 2021 appropriations for the Retirement Board regarding County employees and the Sheriff's Department.
- FY 2021 Appropriation to the Bristol County Retirement Board for the Sheriff’s Department
- FY 2021 Appropriation to the Bristol County Retirement Board for County Employees
- Borrowing Request for BCAHS Project
- Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan Payments for BCAHS
- Invoice for MIIA July 2020 Health Insurance Premium
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll, and various invoices. The agenda includes communications regarding Avenue Insights & Analytics LLC and the Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association.
- Review of personnel matters including hires, retirements, and terminations
- Communication from Register McDonald regarding Avenue Insights & Analytics LLC contract
- Communication from Bristol County Fire Chiefs Association-FY '21
- Invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates Inc. for FY '19 Audit & Management Letter
- Invoice for Property Insurance for FY '21
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and insurance quotes. The agenda includes communications regarding fund balances, the Children’s Advocacy Center, and surplus property.
- Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
- FY '2021 Building and liability Insurance quote
- Atlantic Elevator-Annual Inspection New Bedford Registry of Deeds
- Cupola Estimate
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review payroll, personnel changes, and COVID-19 updates. The body will discuss facility issues including a sidewalk accident at Attleboro Court and a roof bid for Taunton Superior Court.
- Roof bid award for Taunton Superior Court
- Expansion of Judges’ Lobby at NB 3Rd District
- Damage to sidewalk corner granite post at Attleboro Court
- MIIA monthly Health Insurance Invoice for June 2020
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and review payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will also discuss COVID-19 updates and facility maintenance for county buildings.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates Inc. for FY ’19 Audit
- Elevator Contract for County buildings
- Expansion of Judges’ Lobby in NB 3Rd District
- Rental of lift for Superior Court gutters and Taunton Registry roof
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting via teleconference to approve personnel changes and review payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will also discuss COVID-19 staffing updates and the Bristol County Agricultural High School Surplus Property-Phase #3.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Bristol County Agricultural High School Surplus Property-Phase #3
- Monthly health insurance invoice from MIIA for May
- Lemieux Heating, Inc. invoice for the Children’s Museum location
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting via teleconference to discuss Registry of Deeds operations. The body will vote on reversing a transfer of Coronavirus Relief Act funds earmarked for the State of Massachusetts.
- Vote to reverse transfer of Coronavirus Relief Act fund earmarked for the State of Massachusetts
- Review of staff operations and schedule at the Registry of Deeds
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet via teleconference to review personnel matters, payroll, and FY 2021 dental rates. The agenda includes discussions on COVID-19 updates, the CARES Act, and staffing levels.
- FY 2021 dental rates
- COVID-19 updates and the CARES Act
- Roof bid review for Taunton Superior Court
- Children’s Advocacy Center April 2020 rent invoice
- Lemieux Heating invoice
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are holding an emergency teleconference meeting. The primary agenda item is the withdrawal of an application for federal Coronavirus Relief Funding under the CARES Act.
- Withdrawal of application for federal Coronavirus Relief Funding under the CARES Act
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet via teleconference to review personnel matters and payroll warrants. The agenda includes updates on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and staffing schedules for registries and administrative offices.
- COVID-19 updates and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Staffing levels and schedules for Registries, Facilities, and Administrative Offices
- Atlantic Elevator South Co., Inc. Fall River Registry Annual Inspection
- Roof bids for Taunton Superior Court
- Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
Commissioners
The Commissioners are meeting via teleconference to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will also review monthly invoices for the Children’s Advocacy Center and health insurance.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Payroll and AP Warrants review
- Children’s Advocacy Center March 2020 rent invoice
- MIIA monthly health insurance invoice
- Insurance Advisory Committee retiree member and commissioner representative
Emergency Meeting
The Commissioners are meeting via teleconference to declare a state of emergency in Bristol County due to COVID-19. The body will discuss building closures, staffing levels, and the purchase of emergency laptops for the County Treasurer’s and Commissioner’s offices to enable remote work.
- Declaration of a State of Emergency related to COVID-19
- Discussion on building closures and staff levels
- Emergency laptop purchases for the County Treasurer’s Office
- Emergency laptop purchases for the County Commissioner’s Office
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
Final
The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will also discuss and vote on surplus property at Bristol Aggie and an easement request from National Grid.
- Vote on Bristol Aggie surplus property
- National Grid Easement Request for 135 Center Street, Dighton
- Review of Revised OPEB Valuation Report
- Approval of personnel matters including hires and retirements
- Executive Session regarding collective bargaining strategy
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will also consider a vote regarding surplus property at Bristol Aggie. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on Bristol Aggie surplus property
- Review of personnel matters including new hires and retirements
- Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
- Revised OPEB Valuation Report
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and health insurance invoices. The agenda also includes a review of surplus property at Bristol Aggie and a discussion regarding repairs to the Taunton Superior Court Building.
- Review of Bristol Aggie surplus property
- Discussion on Taunton Superior Court Building repairs
- MIIA Health Insurance invoice for March 2020
- Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and approve payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will also discuss repairs and rental for the Taunton Superior Court building.
- Invoice from Lynch, Marini & Associates, Inc. for FY ’19 Audit
- Rent invoice for the Children’s Advocacy Center for February 2020
- OPEB Valuation Report and invoice from Odyssey Advisors
- Discussion on Taunton Superior Court Building repairs and rental
- Communication from Mike Vining regarding surplus property
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to elect a Chairman and approve personnel matters. The body will review several invoices and requests for equipment disposal. A Bond Anticipation Note for the Agricultural School Project is scheduled for signing.
- Signing of the Bond Anticipation Note for the Agricultural School Project
- Invoice from Gorman Construction for two chimney flashings
- Request from Keith LePage for sick day buy back
- Request to dispose of two computer towers
- Surety Bonds for Register of Deeds-Amaral, McDonald, Kalisz, Assistant Register Collias, and Superintendent Sands
Commissioners
The Commissioners are meeting to elect a Chairman and approve personnel changes, including new hires and retirements. The body will also review various maintenance invoices and facility repair quotes.
- Election of County Commissioner’s Chairman
- Lynch & Marini interim invoice for FY’19 Audit services
- Repairs at New Bedford 3rd District Court and Fall River Children’s Museum by Araujo Bros.
- Mass. Clean Water Trust Loan Repayment and Administrative Fee (BCAHS Sewer)
- Contract with Avenu Enterprise Solutions, LLC