Bristol County public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll warrants, and various maintenance invoices. The meeting includes a discussion with the ARPA Coordinator regarding COVID-19 submissions for the BCAHS school building project.
- ARPA Program discussion regarding BCAHS school building project
- Lemieux Heating invoice and quote for Taunton Superior Court
- Joe Cardozo quote for NB Superior Court building repairs
- Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan administrative payments
- Revize website proposal
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and review payroll and accounts payable warrants. The agenda includes discussions on the ARPA Program, the 2022 meeting schedule, and a wellness grant.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- ARPA Program
- Unemployment charge for BCAHS
- MIIA health insurance invoice for December
- 2022 Meeting Schedule
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and various service contracts. The agenda includes discussions on the ARPA Program and the county website.
- Snowplowing proposals
- Proposal for window replacement/repair at New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Bench base bracket repairs for Courtrooms #2 & #3 at New Bedford 3rd District Court
- NFP Consulting contract renewal
- Children’s Advocacy Center November operating expenses invoice
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and meeting minutes. Discussion includes ARPA funds and roof bid preparations for the Taunton Superior Court.
- Award of No.2 heating oil contract-State contract ENE52
- Taunton Superior Court roof bid preparation and scope of work
- Discussion on Taunton Superior Court and ARPA Funds
- HVAC Cares Act reimbursement submittal
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review and approve various employee changes. The agenda also includes a Bond Anticipation Note for the Bristol County Agricultural High School building project.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, medical leaves, and terminations
- Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) for the Bristol County Agricultural High School building project
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll, and accounts payable. The body will discuss ARPA program HVAC projects and design services for a cupola project at the New Bedford Superior Court.
- ARPA Program HVAC projects
- Design services for cupola project at NB Superior Court
- Invoice from Advance Air & Heat Co. regarding New Bedford Superior Court
- MIIA notice on 2022 Medicare rates
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The agenda includes reviews of invoices for the Children’s Advocacy Center and Advance Air & Heat Co., as well as an update on the ARPA program.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Invoice from Advance Air & Heat Co. regarding NB 3rd District Court
- September operations invoice from the Children’s Advocacy Center
- ARPA program update
- Authorization for County Administrator to approve October MIIA invoice
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The agenda includes a report on GASB 74/75 and an update on the ARPA program. The County Administrator will provide updates on webpage changes and court rentals.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- GASB 74/75 Report from Odyssey Advisors for year ending 6/20/21
- Unemployment cases for R. Bishop and F. Mendonca
- New England Power Company notification to abutters in Swansea
- Pest control service estimate for NB 3rd District
ARPA-Tri-County
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to receive an update on the Tri-County ARPA program. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Tri-County ARPA Program Update
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to issue the county tax and review personnel matters. The body will also receive updates on ARPA funding and communications regarding US Foreign Trade Zones in New Bedford.
- Issuance of County Tax
- ARPA Funding Update
- Communication from City of New Bedford regarding US Foreign Trade Zones application
- NB 3rd District Court Foyer Repairs
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
Personnel Review Board
The Personnel Review Board is meeting to discuss the Juneteenth holiday and other old or unanticipated business.
- Discussion of Juneteenth Holiday
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will discuss and vote on the administration of ARPA funding, including the appointment of an administrator and engagement letters for Clifton Larson, Powers, and Mintz. The body will also review personnel matters and payroll warrants.
- Vote on County ARPA Administrator
- Engagement letters for Clifton Larson, Powers, and Mintz regarding ARPA funding
- Quotes for cleaning low pressure steam boilers at NB Superior Court and Taunton Superior Court
- Appointment of Bristol County Personnel Board members
- August operations invoice for Children’s Advocacy Center
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll warrants, and the FY’22 budget. The meeting includes votes on ARPA funding and an executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy.
- ARPA Funding updates and votes
- FY’22 Budget advisory board meeting date and agenda
- Lynch Marini & Associates FY ’21 Audit letter
- Leak repair invoice for NB 3rd District
- Atlantic Elevator expense for Eversource event at NB Trial Court
Commissioners
The Commissioners will conduct reviews of the FY '22 budget and receive an update on ARPA funding. The body will also discuss facility maintenance and grant matters. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- FY '22 Budget Reviews
- ARPA Funding Update
- AC split system for Treasurer’s Office
- Foyer AC issue at NB Trial Court
- Mass DOT road alteration notification for Fairhaven
ARPA
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to discuss funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The agenda also includes time for old business and unanticipated items.
- Discussion on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review personnel matters, payroll, and FY 2022 budgets. The body will also consider a bond related to the Bristol County Agricultural High School construction project.
- Bond for the Bristol County Agricultural High School construction project
- Review of FY 2022 Budgets
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review the FY'22 County Treasurer's budget and handle various appropriation requests. The body will vote on funding for the Agricultural High School expansion and retirement board appropriations.
- Vote to authorize up to $1.5 million from Chapter 6 account for Aggie expansion project
- FY'22 County Treasurer’s Office budget review
- FY'2022 Appropriation to the Bristol County Retirement Board for the Sheriff’s Department
- FY'2022 Appropriation to the Bristol County Retirement Board for County Employees
- Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan Payments for BCAHS
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to hold a discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA). The agenda also includes old business and opportunities for public input.
- Discussion on the American Rescue Plan Funds (‘ARPA’)
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review personnel matters, payroll, and budget requests. The body will consider authorizing insurance premium payments for FY ‘22 and review HVAC repair estimates for the Attleboro District Court.
- FY ‘22 insurance coverage invoices and premium payments
- Repair estimate for Attleboro District Court HVAC units
- FY ‘21 encumbered funds requests
- ARPA funding update
- Executive session for union personnel negotiation strategy
Commissioners
The Commissioners will discuss FY22 budget reviews for the Print Shop and Building departments. The body will also review personnel changes and various invoices for legal, audit, and repair services.
- FY 2020 Audit invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates
- MA COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act legislation
- MassDOT communication regarding altered highway location on Rt.138 in Raynham
- Repair invoices from Advance Air for NB 3rd District Court
- FY22 Insurance Coverage Review with John Beauregard
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes, payroll, and various invoices. The agenda includes a discussion on American Rescue Plan Funds and an executive session to act on an arbitrator's decision.
- Discussion on American Rescue Plan Funds
- Invoice from Lynch Marini & Associates for the FY 2020 Audit
- MIIA Health Insurance June invoice
- Invoice from TASC on the Flexible Spending Program
- Executive session to review and act on an arbitrator’s decision
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various communications. The body will also discuss the American Rescue Plan funding and a laptop purchase for the Commissioner’s Office.
- Bids for Northern Bristol Reg. of Deeds Building Roof
- Communication from MassDOT regarding altered State Highway location in Fall River
- Communication from SWCA Environmental Consultants on Revolution Wind Farm and Export Cable Project
- American Rescue Plan Funding Update
- Laptop purchase for Commissioner’s Office
Priority needs
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review county needs for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. The meeting includes a period for public input and press time.
- Review of County need for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to appoint a county representative for receiving federal funding. The body will also receive an update on funding guidelines for the American Rescue Plan of 2021.
- Appointment of County’s Representative for the receipt of federal funding
- American Rescue Plan of 2021 funding guideline update
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes, payroll, and accounts payable warrants. The body will also discuss FY 2020 year end transfers and set dates for school assessment discussions.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- JD Rivet Roofing invoice #35832
- Invoices from Araujo Bros. for Taunton Superior Court, NB District Court, and Fall River Children’s Museum
- FY 2020 year end transfers
- Sheriff’s Department Rent
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The agenda includes a discussion on dental program options and a contract extension for Odyssey Advisors regarding reporting.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Communication from Mayor Mitchell regarding U.S. Foreign Trade Zone
- Painting invoice for the NB 3rd District Court
- Discussion on MIIA dental program options
- Contract extension with Odyssey Advisors for GASB 45/74/75 & OBRA reporting
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters and payroll warrants. The body is scheduled to sign a lease for a satellite Registry of Deeds in Attleboro and a UAW contract for FY '21-FY '23. An update on American Rescue Plan funds is also on the agenda.
- Sign extended lease agreement with the City of Attleboro for satellite Registry of Deeds
- Sign UAW contract with integrated MOA language FY ’21-FY ‘23
- Update on "American Rescue Plan" funds
- Rug cleaning quote from Scott Aguiar
- Proclamation of World Autism Day/Month in Bristol County
Revised
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll, and accounts payable warrants. The agenda includes a quote from Advance Air & Heat for an exhaust fan unit at NB 3rd District Court.
- Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
- Quote from Advance Air & Heat for NB 3rd District Court exhaust fan unit
- Reimbursement of Notary Commission fee to County Administrator
- MIIA Health Insurance- FY 2022 dental
- American Rescue Plan funds
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to address one primary appointment. The body will consider the appointment of the Bristol County Southern District Register of Deeds.
- Appointment of Bristol County Southern District Register of Deeds
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and accounts payable. The body will discuss emergency repairs for the Attleboro District Court and program support for the Children’s Advocacy Center for FY’22.
- Attleboro District Court emergency repairs
- Children’s Advocacy Center FY’22 program support review
- Northern District Reg. of Deeds lease extension communication
- MIIA Health Insurance invoice for March 2021
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll, and accounts payable warrants. The meeting includes discussions on insurance rates for FY 2022 and weighted vote calculations from the Division of Local Services.
- Emergency leak repair invoice from Lemieux Heating, Inc.
- Emergency steam line repair invoice from Araujo Bros.
- Scanner purchase communication from New Bedford Registry of Deeds
- FY 2022 insurance rates
- Home Rule Petition communication for Frank Cabral
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and insurance rates. The body will also discuss a building project assessment for BC Agricultural HS and a lease extension for RICOH copy machines.
- Review of Draft Memo for Projected Building Project Assessment at BC Agricultural HS
- Extension of RICOH copy machines lease for Bristol County Print Shop
- Review of FY 2022 insurance rates
- MIIA health insurance invoice for February
- Communication regarding Home Rule Petition for Frank Cabral
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to approve personnel changes and payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will also review communications regarding surplus property and purchase authorizations.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- Payroll and AP Warrants
- Surety Bond for Adele Sands
- BCAHS Derek Costa communication on Surplus Property Phase # 8
- Children’s Advocacy Center invoice for January Rent
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and accounts payable warrants. The agenda includes discussions on BCAHS surplus property and Federal Rental Assistance Funds.
- Review of BCAHS Surplus Property
- Discussion of Federal Rental Assistance Funds
- Approval of personnel matters including new hires and retirements
- Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to administer the oath of office for the County Treasurer and review personnel changes. The body will also discuss cyber security insurance and surplus property from BCAHS.
- Oath of Office for County Treasurer
- Review of personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- BCAHS Surplus Property review
- Cyber Security Insurance Quote
- PERAC appropriation notice for FY 2022