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June 2, 2020
18 recorded votes, 9 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
During the meeting:
- Rich Ferrino stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Nick LoConte stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the minutes
Motion Councilor Ferrino
From the minutes
“Motion Councilor Ferrino 2™ by Vice President Letterie Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich F errino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Ferrino, second: Letterie)
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue the FY21 Budget Public Hearing until our next Town Council Meeting
Motion by Vice President Letterie to continue the FY21 Budget Public Hearing until our next Town Council Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie to continue the FY21 Budget Public Hearing until our next Town Council Meeting. 2™ by Councilor DeMarco Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The contract has already been signed. He believed this is something that he thought we could do on our own. Town Council transfer $15,000 for remainder of FY20 for Pest Control
Motion that the contract has already been signed. He believed this is something that he thought we could do on our own. Town Council transfer $15,000 for remainder of FY20 for Pest Control
The minutes say only "Passed with a positive recommendation PR but amended up to $", with no count and no names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“motion that the contract has already been signed. He believed this is something that he thought we could do on our own. Town Council transfer $15,000 for remainder of FY20 for Pest Control Passed with a positive recommendation PR but amended up to $18,000. This will get us to the end of year. We.”
OLD BUSINESS
Continue the FY2] budget on Old Business until next Town Council Meeting
Motion by Vice President Letterie to continue the FY2] budget on Old Business until next Town Council Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie to continue the FY2] budget on Old Business until next Town Council Meeting. 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
The that the Town Council of the Town of Winthrop hereby authorizes the filing of a petition with the General Court for special legislation authorizing the Town to continue the employment of...
Motion by Vice President Letterie that the that the Town Council of the Town of Winthrop hereby authorizes the filing of a petition with the General Court for special legislation authorizing the Town to continue the employment of Winthrop Police Officer Lt. Nancy Dalrymple past the mandatory retirement age of 65 as set forth below; provided, however, that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the proposed special act, unless the Town Council approves amendments prior to enactment by the General Court and to authorize the Town Council to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition to be heard at this meeting on June 2, 2020.
The minutes give the count as 8-1, but the roll call reads: Stephen Ruggiero yes, Barbara Flockhart yes, Rob DeMarco yes, Peter Christopher yes, Tracey Honan yes, Nick LoConte yes, James Letterie yes, Philip Boncore yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie that the that the Town Council of the Town of Winthrop hereby authorizes the filing of a petition with the General Court for special legislation authorizing the Town to continue the employment of Winthrop Police Officer Lt. Nancy Dalrymple past the mandatory retirement age of 65 as set forth below; provided, however, that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the proposed special act, unless the Town Council approves amendments prior to enactment by the General Court and to authorize the Town Council to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition to be heard at this meeting on June 2, 2020. 2™ by Councilor Demarco Motion Passed: 8 - 1 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
Reconsider the request of Police Lt. Nancy Dalrymple to work past the mandatory retirement age of 65
Motion by Town Manager Faison that the Town Council of the Town of Winthrop hereby authorizes the filing of a petition with the General Court for special legislation authorizing the Town to continue the employment of Winthrop Police Officer Lt. Nancy Dalrymple past the mandatory retirement age of 65 as set forth below; provided, however, that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the proposed special act, unless the Town Council approves amendments prior to enactment by the General Court and to authorize the Town Council to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition:
Yes: Christopher, FlockhartNo: Boncore, DeMarco, Honan, Letterie, LoConte, RuggieroRich Ferrino stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Dalrymple may be examined by an impartial physician on or about her 65" birthday and each year hereafter on or about her birthday to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from regular compensation of Lt. Nancy Dalrymple pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws for service subsequent retirement allowance equal to the allowance that she would have been entitled had she retired on that date. Lt. Nancy Dalrymple will continue to be a Member in Service under Chapter 32, Section 1, for purposes of eligibility for benefits under Chapter 32, sections 7, 9 or 100 during any period after her 65" birthday while servicing as Lt. in the Winthrop Police Department SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. 2" by Councilor Flockhart Discussion: Councilor Flockhart asks what happens if the legislators are not in session by the time her retirement age is reached? Town Manager Faison it would be sent up to them accordingly, the Speakers Office is aware of this and if it is voted for, it will be sent to them. Councilor Flockhart asks if assumption it will be brought up. Town Manager Faison there are no assumptions, it will be dealt with immediately after vote. Vice President Letterie speaks out of respect for Lt. Dalrymple as for all employees of the Town of Winthrop and takes this request extremely seriously but what he looks at is the potential of a severe negative impact to the police department. He thinks every public employee has a special purpose and has special attributes to help them do their job as best they can. He is looking at if this employee retires would there be a significant negative impact to that department, and he feels there would not be. He will be voting no. Councilor DeMarco shares Vice President Letterie remarks and this is not any easy vote, but does believe there is a difference between the Chief of the Fire Dept. to a Lt. of the Police Department and must look on a case by case basis and has to look at the impact of the retiree. He will be voting no. Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Christopher Voting Against: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Vice President Letterie, Council President Philip Boncore Recuse: Councilor Rich Ferrino Motion Fails.” (second: Flockhart)
Transfer $17,325 from Free Cash to FY20 Risk Advisor Services... (See Attached Motion)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council transfer $17,325 from Free Cash to FY20 Risk Advisor Services... (See Attached Motion)
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, LoConte, RuggieroNo: LetterieThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council transfer $17,325 from Free Cash to FY20 Risk Advisor Services... (See Attached Motion) No 2", Needed Motion Passed: 8 - 1 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: Vice President James Letterie.”
Transfer $18,000 for remainder of FY20 for Pest Control.(See Attached Motions)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council transfer $18,000 for remainder of FY20 for Pest Control.(See Attached Motions)
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council transfer $18,000 for remainder of FY20 for Pest Control.(See Attached Motions) Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.”
Polling Locations-Motion by Vice President Letterie to maintain the polling locations as an agenda item under old business
Polling Locations-Motion by Vice President Letterie to maintain the polling locations as an agenda item under old business
From the minutes
“Polling Locations-Motion by Vice President Letterie to maintain the polling locations as an agenda item under old business 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
And Committees to recommend giving the Town Council Clerk Denise Quist an evaluation of 4.5
Motion by the Appointments, Commission and Committees to recommend giving the Town Council Clerk Denise Quist an evaluation of 4.5
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, LoConte, RuggieroNo: LetterieThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Appointments, Commission and Committees to recommend giving the Town Council Clerk Denise Quist an evaluation of 4.5 No 2™ Needed Motion Passed: 8 - 1 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: Vice President Letterie.”
And Committees to recommend giving the Town Clerk Carla Vitale an evaluation of 4.0
Motion by the Appointments, Commission and Committees to recommend giving the Town Clerk Carla Vitale an evaluation of 4.0
Nick LoConte stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. Showing the count only. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Appointments, Commission and Committees to recommend giving the Town Clerk Carla Vitale an evaluation of 4.0 No 2" Needed Motion Passed: 7-1-1 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: Vice President Letterie, Recuse: Councilor Nick LoConte.”
And Committees to recommend giving the Town Manager Faison an evaluation of 4.0
Motion by the Appointments, Commission and Committees to recommend giving the Town Manager Faison an evaluation of 4.0
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, RuggieroNo: Letterie, LoConteThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Appointments, Commission and Committees to recommend giving the Town Manager Faison an evaluation of 4.0 No 24 Needed Motion Passed: 7 - 2 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: Vice President Letterie, Councilor Nick LoConte.”
NEW BUSINESS
Refer to the Public Safety Committee that the Town Council vote for Parking Pilot Program for resident stickers on Point Shirley ...(See Attached Motion)
Motion by Council President Boncore to refer to the Public Safety Committee that the Town Council vote for Parking Pilot Program for resident stickers on Point Shirley ...(See Attached Motion)
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to refer to the Public Safety Committee that the Town Council vote for Parking Pilot Program for resident stickers on Point Shirley ...(See Attached Motion) 2" by Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Authorize amendments for outside seating ordinance on the agenda under Old Business
Motion by Vice President Letterie that the Town Council Vote to Authorize amendments for outside seating ordinance on the agenda under Old Business
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie that the Town Council Vote to Authorize amendments for outside seating ordinance on the agenda under Old Business 2™ by Councilor Demarco Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
Accept his appointments of the Charter Review Committee as follows: Jeffrey Turco, Esq. James Cippoletta, Esq. Alicia DelVento Ricky Baez Bob Carroll Kurt Millar Councilor Honan Councilor Ruggiero...
Motion by Council President Boncore that the Town Council accept his appointments of the Charter Review Committee as follows: Jeffrey Turco, Esq. James Cippoletta, Esq. Alicia DelVento Ricky Baez Bob Carroll Kurt Millar Councilor Honan Councilor Ruggiero Town Clerk Carla Vitale
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore that the Town Council accept his appointments of the Charter Review Committee as follows: Jeffrey Turco, Esq. James Cippoletta, Esq. Alicia DelVento Ricky Baez Bob Carroll Kurt Millar Councilor Honan Councilor Ruggiero Town Clerk Carla Vitale Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Boncore)
Suspend council rules and ask that the June 16, 2020 Town Council Meeting be moved to June 15, 2020 to follow the budget requirements as in the past
Motion by Vice President Letterie to suspend council rules and ask that the June 16, 2020 Town Council Meeting be moved to June 15, 2020 to follow the budget requirements as in the past
The minutes give the count as 5-4, but the roll call reads: Rob DeMarco yes, Tracey Honan yes, Rich Ferrino yes, James Letterie yes, Stephen Ruggiero yes, Barbara Flockhart yes, Nick LoConte yes, Philip Boncore yes. Showing the count only. The minutes record this motion as not passing even though more councilors voted yes than no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie to suspend council rules and ask that the June 16, 2020 Town Council Meeting be moved to June 15, 2020 to follow the budget requirements as in the past 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Fails: 5 - 4 Voting For: Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie Voting against: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Nick LoConte, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
Refer the Senior Tax Work Off Program to the Finance Committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to refer the Senior Tax Work Off Program to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to refer the Senior Tax Work Off Program to the Finance Committee 2" by Councilor Honan Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Honan)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:41 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:41 pm 2™ by Councilor DeMarco Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
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