Bristol County public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Commissioners will vote on allocating ARPA funds to Easton, Rehoboth, New Bedford, and Westport. They will also review personnel changes, approve payroll and warrants, and consider invoices for audits, electrical work, and elevator repairs. Several other routine administrative items are on the agenda.
The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions to Easton, Rehoboth, New Bedford, and Westport. The board also authorized payments for county audits, facility repairs at the Taunton Superior Court, and endorsed a settlement agreement with Gilbane.
- Approved $100,000 ARPA funds for Town of Easton (3-0)
- Approved $180,000 ARPA funds for Town of Westport (3-0)
- Approved $60,000 ARPA funds for City of New Bedford (3-0)
- Approved $9,995 ARPA funds for Town of Rehoboth (3-0)
- Approved $6,365 for roof gutter repairs at Taunton Superior Court (3-0)
- Approved $5,115 for emergency elevator switch installation at Taunton Superior Court (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 payment to Lynch Marini & Associates for FY 2022 Audit
- Endorsed closeout settlement agreement with Gilbane (3-0)
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on five ARPA program applications, including one amendment from Fall River and individual applications from Fall River, Westport, Norton, and Bristol County. The board will also discuss the capital budget, review a proposal from Araujo Brother's to repair a heating loop at New Bedford 3rd District Court, and consider a quotation from New England School Services, Inc. for a door replacement at the same courthouse.
- Vote on five ARPA Program applications: Fall River Amendment (1), Fall River (1), Westport (1), Norton (1), Bristol County (1)
- Capital budget discussion
- Araujo Brother's proposal to drain heating loop and replace valve at New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Quotation from New England School Services, Inc. to replace entrance door at New Bedford 3rd District Court
- NACO annual membership dues invoice
The Commissioners approved several ARPA fund distributions for the City of Fall River, the Town of Norton, and Bristol County. The board also approved payroll and AP warrants and authorized a door replacement for the New Bedford 3rd District Court.
- Approved ARPA funds for City of Fall River: $3,000 (App #1095), $241,275.00 (App #1053)
- Approved ARPA funds for Town of Norton: $278,000.00 (App #1013)
- Approved ARPA funds for Bristol County: $31,250.00 (App #1086)
- Approved Payroll Warrant #23046 ($188,688.79) and AP Warrant #23047 ($1,723,880.40)
- Authorized County Administrator to approve New England School Services Inc. quote for New Bedford 3rd District Court entrance door
- Approved $500 payment to National Association of Counties for 2023 membership dues
- Approved substitute teacher rates for Bernadette Watters and Meaghan Tyrrell
- Approved minutes of November 1, 2022
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will consider personnel changes, payroll warrants, and a variety of building maintenance contracts. Notable items include votes on ARPA program applications from Fall River and Raynham, and a request from the Bristol County Fire Chief's Association for a FY'23 contribution. The board will also discuss the 2023 meeting schedule and capital budget.
- Vote on ARPA applications from Fall River (1) and Raynham (1)
- Bristol County Fire Chief's Association FY'23 contribution request
- Capital budget discussion
- Repair of two HVAC motors at New Bedford Superior Court
- Araujo Bros Plumbing invoices for three county buildings
The Commissioners authorized the distribution of ARPA funds to the City of Fall River and the Town of Raynham. They also approved several facility repairs for New Bedford courts and a $25,000 contribution to the Bristol County Fire Chief’s Association.
- Approved $305,000 ARPA distribution to City of Fall River
- Approved $950,000 ARPA distribution to Town of Raynham
- Approved $8,500 contract with Gorman Construction, Inc. for New Bedford Superior Court repairs
- Approved $25,000 FY2023 contribution to Bristol County Fire Chief’s Association
- Approved $391,839.45 payment to MIJA Health Benefits Trust for November premiums
- Approved repair of two HVAC motors at New Bedford Superior Court
- Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule
- Tabled Capital Budget discussion until Commissioner Kitchen is present
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will review and vote on ARPA applications from Fall River (4), Bristol County (1), and Taunton (1). They will also discuss personnel matters, approve payroll and warrants, and consider legal invoices and an employee accident report.
- ARPA program applications for review/vote: City of Fall River (4), Bristol County (1), City of Taunton (1)
- MassDOT Order of Taking in Fall River (Layout #8840) and Taunton (Layout #8818)
- MIIA Medex 2-2023 rates
- Legal invoices from Valerio Dominello & Hillman and attorney John A. Walsh
- Communication from Derek Costa regarding surplus property
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and health insurance invoices. The agenda includes a presentation on Opioid Settlement Funds and a vote regarding an ARPA program application for the City of Fall River.
- ARPA Program Application vote for City of Fall River
- Opioid Settlement Funds presentation by Tom Pasternak
- Advance Air & Heat invoices for N.B. 3rd Dist. Court
- MIIA Health Insurance invoice for October 2022
- Review of personnel matters and payroll/AP warrants
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The body will review a GASB 74/75 valuation report and consider invoices for electrical and heating work at county courts.
- Personnel matters including new hires, retirements, and terminations
- GASB 74/75 valuation report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
- M-V Electrical invoices for Taunton Superior and New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Advance Air and Heat invoice for New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Legal invoice from Valerio Dominello & Hillman regarding Bristol County Agricultural High School
Commissioners
The Commissioners will vote on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) applications for the City of New Bedford and the Town of Berkley. The agenda also includes authorizing a new account for National Opioid Settlement funds and reviewing various court facility maintenance items.
- ARPA Program application votes for City of New Bedford and Town of Berkley
- Authorization to establish an account for National Opioid Settlement funds
- Advance Air & Heat Company invoices for New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Review of JFS gutter testing at Taunton Superior Court
- Review of New Bedford District Court HVAC Study
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review payroll, approve previous meeting minutes, and consider communications from the New Bedford Port Authority and New Bedford Free Public Library. The agenda includes votes on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program applications for the City of New Bedford and the Town of Berkley.
- Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
- Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
- Two ARPA Program application votes for City of New Bedford
- Two ARPA Program application votes for Town of Berkley
- Quotes for boiler cleanings from Lemieux Heating Inc.
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various invoices. The agenda includes a vote on ARPA Program applications for the City of Taunton.
- ARPA Program application vote for City of Taunton
- Review of July 26, 2022 minutes
- MIIA health insurance invoice review
- DUA invoice regarding unemployment case
- Valerio, Dominello & Hillman invoice regarding BCAHS matters
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various invoices. The agenda includes discussions on architectural proposals for the New Bedford Superior Court and ARPA program applications.
- ARPA Program application vote for Town of North Attleborough #1044
- Architectural proposals for the New Bedford Sup. Ct. Cupola
- John Shea Co. gutter proposal for Taunton Sup. Ct.
- Legal services invoice from Valerio, Dominello & Hillman LLC
- Advance Air & Heat-Attleboro District Court quote/invoice
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, budget encumbrances, and department year-end transfers. The agenda also includes a vote regarding an ARPA Program application for the Town of Freetown.
- ARPA Program application vote for the Town of Freetown
- Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
- Budget encumbrance requests
- Department year-end transfer requests
- Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan payments
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will vote on FY '23 budget approvals for several county offices and registries. The body will also consider an ARPA program application for the Town of Mansfield and authorize insurance premium payments. Personnel matters and retirement board appropriations are also on the agenda.
- ARPA Program application vote for Town of Mansfield
- FY '23 budget reviews for Northern, Southern, and Fall River Registries of Deeds
- FY '23 budget reviews for Treasurer’s Office, Print Shop, Commissioner’s Office, Buildings, and BCAHS
- FY '2023 Appropriations to the Bristol County Retirement Board for County Employees and the Sheriff’s Department
- Vote to authorize FY '23 insurance premium payments after July 1, 2022
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners are meeting to review and approve FY23 budgets for several county offices and registries. The body will also vote on an ARPA Program application for the Town of Swansea and review various maintenance invoices.
- ARPA Program application vote for Town of Swansea
- FY23 budget review for Northern, Southern, and Fall River Registries of Deeds, Treasurer’s Office, Print Shop, Commissioner’s Office, Buildings, and BCAHS
- Repairs to 441 North Main Street Fall River by Jose Cardoza
- FY22 Audit Engagement letter from Lynch Marini & Associates
- Emergency inspection repairs by Atlantic Elevator at Taunton Sup Ct and New Bedford Registry of Deeds
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review fiscal year 2023 budget recommendations for several county offices. The agenda also includes votes on ARPA program applications for Swansea, Taunton, New Bedford, and Mansfield.
- ARPA Program application votes for Swansea, Taunton, New Bedford, and Mansfield
- FY '23 Budget discussions for various Registry of Deeds offices and County departments
- Estimates from Advance Air & Heat Company, Inc for Attleboro and New Bedford District Courts
- Invoice from Joe Cardoza for repair work at 441 N. Main St., Fall River
- MIIA Health Insurance invoice for June, 2022
Commissioners
The Commissioners will hold a Priority Needs Hearing to review county requirements for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes votes on ARPA program applications and several lease agreements.
- Priority Needs Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
- ARPA Program application votes and air filtration units for Registry of Deeds
- Children’s Museum Lease FY’22-FY’24
- Print Shop Copier Lease
- Review of Fraud Policy Draft
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review payroll, approve meeting minutes, and process various invoices. The agenda includes votes on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program applications for several municipalities.
- ARPA Program application votes for Taunton, New Bedford, Mansfield, and Dighton
- Jose Cardoza invoice for emergency repair at 441 North Main St. in Fall River
- MIIA Health Insurance invoice for May 2022
- Review of personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes several infrastructure proposals for the Taunton Superior Court and New Bedford 3rd District Court.
- ARPA Program application votes for Town of Mansfield and Town of Easton
- Engineering services proposal for HVAC at New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Proposal cost to install new roof at New Bedford 3rd District Court
- Engineering services proposal for Boilers at Taunton Superior Court
- Lynch Marini & Associates FY’21 Audit Report and final billing
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and financial drafts. The body is scheduled to vote on ARPA program applications for the towns of Westport, Mansfield, and Norton.
- ARPA program application votes for Town of Westport, Town of Mansfield, and Town of Norton
- Invoices from Gorman Construction Inc. for NB 3rd District Court roofing leaks
- Bid award recommendation for re-indexing services from the Register of Deeds
- Carpentry work quotes for NB 3rd District Court
- Proposal for wall mounted air purifiers at Taunton Registry of Deeds
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various invoices. The agenda includes discussions regarding the ARPA Program and communications from the Trial Court.
- Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and leaves
- Review of Payroll and AP Warrants
- MIIA FY'23 health insurance costs
- Invoice from Paul’s Systems Inc.-NB 3rd Dist. Court
- Invoice from M-V Electrical Contractors-NB 3rd Dist. Court
Commissioners
The Commissioners will review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and various service invoices. The meeting includes a discussion on the FY '23 Budget and an ARPA program communication regarding the Town of Mansfield.
- Review of Children’s Advocacy Center operation expense final FY ‘22 invoice
- Invoice from Jose Cardoza for NB Trial Court bench repair
- Invoices from Araujo Bros. Plumbing and Heating for Taunton Superior Court steam pipe repair
- Town of Mansfield ARPA application # 1005
- Termination of COVID-19 state of emergency
Commissioners
The commissioners will hold a meeting including an executive session regarding a personnel grievance. The agenda also notes a new state law extending remote meeting provisions until July 15, 2022.
- Executive Session: Personnel grievance
Commissioners
The Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll, and waste disposal contract renewals. The body will also consider funding reimbursements for the ARPA Program and a request for re-indexing services for the Registry of Deeds.
- Vote on ARPA Program advancement funding on reimbursements
- Waste disposal contract renewals
- RFP advertising request from the Registry of Deeds for re-indexing services
- Atlantic Elevator invoices for Taunton Superior Court permit fees
- Phone system for the County Commissioner’s and Custodians offices
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will review personnel changes, payroll, and various facility invoices. The body is discussing ARPA program applications, including one from the Town of Easton, and reviewing fire alarm quotes for 441 North Main Street.
- Review of fire alarm system quotes for 441 North Main Street
- ARPA program applications and policy discussion, including Town of Easton application
- Request for Town of Dighton to waive solar panel fees for the BCAHS
- Invoices from Lynch Marini & Associates, Inc. for FY 21 Audit
- Bonds for NB Registry of Deeds and Taunton Registry of Deeds
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and approve payroll and accounts payable warrants. The body will discuss the ARPA Program, including applications, policy, and the approval process. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations.
- ARPA Program applications and policy discussion
- Araujo Bros. Plumbing & Heating invoices for Taunton Superior Court and NB District Court
- Atlantic Elevator invoices for NB District Court elevators
- Lemieux Heating invoice for Taunton Superior Court
- MIIA February health insurance invoice authorization
Commissioners
The Bristol County Commissioners will meet to review personnel changes and the Agricultural School contract. The body will also address an ARPA application from the Town of Easton. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Town of Easton ARPA application
- Agricultural School contract review
- Personnel matters including hires, retirements, and terminations
- Communication from Adele Sands regarding Sick Bank award
- Communication from Derek Costa regarding transfer requests
Commissioners
The Commissioners will elect a Chairman and review personnel matters and payroll warrants. The body will discuss the ARPA Program and authorize specific payments from ARPA funding. Other business includes the FY 2023 appropriation notice for the Bristol County Retirement Systems.
- Election of County Commissioner Chairman
- Authorization of Revize website installment payment from ARPA funding
- Authorization of purchase order for Intrivo Diagnostics, Inc. COVID Antigen Test kits from ARPA funding
- Children’s Advocacy Center January operating expenses
- FY 2023 appropriation notice for Bristol County Retirement Systems