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April 21, 2020
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Ruggiero, Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, Peter Christopher, Tracey Honan, Nick LoConte, Rich Ferrino, James Letterie, Philip Boncore
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the minutes
Motion by Vice President Letterie
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich F errino, Councilor Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero -.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
NEW BUSINESS
Take up the Declaration of Public Health Emergency (face coverings) as an emergency motion
Motion by Vice President Letterie -Emergency Motion, Winthrop Town Council Declaration of Public Health Emergency-Emergency Order -(Please see entire ordered attached)
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie -Emergency Motion, Winthrop Town Council Declaration of Public Health Emergency-Emergency Order -(Please see entire ordered attached) 2P by Councilor Flockhart Discussion This was an emergency order by the Board of Health at their meeting this evening, Councilor DeMarco requests information on the fines if do not wear a face covering. Councilor DeMarco feels all should follow but his concern is that this could be unconstitutional, he does not believe people should be fined. Councilor Letterie asks if this supersedes the Attorney General's office that face coverings are optional. Council President reiterates that 17 other communities are doing this and feels it is for the safety of the community. Councilor Ruggiero states the fines that are listed are in relation to littering the safety products, Our ordinance follows the State Laws. Vice President Letterie reiterates that if you do not wear a mask, you could not be waited on. There will be signs on all essential businesses that the public can use. Roll Call Vote on this as an Emergency Motion ROLL CALL Councilor Ruggiero Yes Councilor Flockhart Yes Councilor DeMarco Yes Councilor Christopher Yes Councilor Honan Yes Councilor LoConte Yes Councilor Ferrino Yes Council Vice President Letterie- Yes Council President Boncore Yes Passes 9-0.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Flockhart)
Adopt the Town Council Declaration of Public Health Emergency / Emergency Order (face coverings) - main motion
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, RuggieroNo: DeMarco, LoConteThe roll call is headed "Roll Call Motion Main Motion" and follows the vote to take up the emergency order.
From the minutes
“Councilor Ruggiero Yes Councilor Flockhart Yes Councilor DeMarco No Councilor Christopher Yes Councilor Honan Yes Councilor LoConte No Councilor Ferrino Yes Council Vice President Letterie- Yes Council President Boncore Yes Passes 7-2.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Flockhart)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:53 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:53 pm 2"* by Councilor Christopher Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich F errino, Councilor Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Christopher)
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