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July 7, 2020
11 recorded votes, 4 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 Vice to approve minutes of 6-16-20 Town Council Meeting as amended
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion Vice to approve minutes of 6-16-20 Town Council Meeting as amended 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.” (second: DeMarco)
OLD BUSINESS
All current polling locations remain in their same locations
Motion by Vice President Letterie that all current polling locations remain in their same locations
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie that all current polling locations remain in their same locations 2™¢ by Councilor Flockhart 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: Flockhart)
Vote modify The General Fund Budgets to facilitate the June 30, 2020 closing of the FY2020 Fiscal Year... (See Attached Motion)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote modify The General Fund Budgets to facilitate the June 30, 2020 closing of the FY2020 Fiscal Year... (See Attached Motion)
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 vote modify The General Fund Budgets to facilitate the June 30, 2020 closing of the FY2020 Fiscal Year... (See Attached Motion) No 2™ Needed 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.”
Amend Chapter 10.40 of the Town Ordinances by adding the section below......(See motion in it's entirety attached)
Motion by the Public Safety Committee that the Town Council amend Chapter 10.40 of the Town Ordinances by adding the section below......(See motion in it's entirety attached)
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Public Safety Committee that the Town Council amend Chapter 10.40 of the Town Ordinances by adding the section below......(See motion in it's entirety attached) No 2™ Needed Discussion Traffic Officer Mike Diluiso explains all private ways were not included. Chief Delehanty will keep reports on this progress. Councilor LoConte is very pleased with this motion and program. Signage for visitors and community to know where to park will be made available. Vice President feels that this is excluding people from visiting Winthrop especially at this point of asking all to be as inclusive as possible. Councilor DeMarco agrees that we want to be a welcoming community. 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.”
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Councilor Ferrino in place of Councilor Honan on the Ordinance Review Committee
Motion by Councilor President Boncore to appoint Councilor Ferrino in place of Councilor Honan on the Ordinance Review Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor President Boncore to appoint Councilor Ferrino in place of Councilor Honan on the Ordinance Review Committee 2"4 Councilor LoConte 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: LoConte)
Re-appoint Jerome Falbo to the Massport Citizens Advisory Committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Jerome Falbo to the Massport Citizens Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Jerome Falbo to the Massport Citizens Advisory Committee 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: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Re-appoint the following non policy committee members
Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint the following non policy committee members
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint the following non policy committee members 2™¢ by Councilor Ferrino Citizens on Finance Commission Karin Chavis and William Gault Disability Commission Richard Currier Scholarship Karin Chavis Registrar of Voters Denise Mahoney 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: Ferrino)
Re-appoint the following policy making committee members
Motion by Council President Boncore re-appoint the following policy making committee members
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore re-appoint the following policy making committee members 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Board of Appeals Irene Dwyer Planning Board Gina DiMento Board of Assessors Paolo Franzese, Esq. 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: Ferrino)
Appoint the following policy making committee members
Motion by Councilor President Boncore to appoint the following policy making committee members
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor President Boncore to appoint the following policy making committee members 2™4 by Councilor DeMarco Conservation Committee Joseph Ferrara Board of License Mark Sciraffa Planning Board Robert Carroll 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: DeMarco)
Refer a new committee of Human Rights Commission to the Rules & Ordinance Committee Which should include 9 members, a mission statement of this committee and will be an advisory committee to the...
Motion to refer a new committee of Human Rights Commission to the Rules & Ordinance Committee Which should include 9 members, a mission statement of this committee and will be an advisory committee to the Town Council
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer a new committee of Human Rights Commission to the Rules & Ordinance Committee Which should include 9 members, a mission statement of this committee and will be an advisory committee to the Town Council 2™4 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.” (second: DeMarco)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:35 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:35 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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