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July 21, 2020
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Present: Rich Ferrino, Stephen Ruggiero, Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, Peter Christopher, Tracey Honan, James Letterie, Philip Boncore
Absent: Nick LoConte
Every vote, in order
Approve Minutes of July 7, 2020
Accept minutes as amended
Motion by Councilor Tracey Honan to accept minutes as amended
The minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Nick LoConte absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tracey Honan to accept minutes as amended 2" by Council Vice President Jim Letterie Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent: Councilor Nick LoConte Motion Approved 8-1.” (Motion: Honan, second: Letterie)
OLD BUSINESS
Amend the 3rd paragraph, strike Aug. 31° and insert June 30"
Motion by Councilor Christopher to amend the 3rd paragraph, strike Aug. 31° and insert June 30".
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Christopher to amend the 3rd paragraph, strike Aug. 31° and insert June 30". 2". Vice President Letterie Discussion Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Christopher, second: Letterie)
Thanks, many people that have reached out for this committee
Thanks, many people that have reached out for this committee.
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Thanks, many people that have reached out for this committee. Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.”
NEW BUSINESS
Disband the Transportation Advisory Committee and merge members to the TSAC Committee and report to the Town Council
Motion by Town Manager to disband the Transportation Advisory Committee and merge members to the TSAC Committee and report to the Town Council
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion by Town Manager to disband the Transportation Advisory Committee and merge members to the TSAC Committee and report to the Town Council 2nd by Councilor Ferrino Discussion Vice President Letterie asks how many members are currently in TSAC and who will be added Councilor Honan, will this still involve bikers, etc. Town Manager yes it will continue but group maybe broken up to their expertise. Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (second: Ferrino)
Re-appoint Joanne Hillman and Larry Huntoon to the Cultural Council
Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Joanne Hillman and Larry Huntoon to the Cultural Council
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Joanne Hillman and Larry Huntoon to the Cultural Council 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Appoint Lori Staknis and Kathleen Cappuccio to the Airport Hazards Committee, non-policy committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Lori Staknis and Kathleen Cappuccio to the Airport Hazards Committee, non-policy committee
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Lori Staknis and Kathleen Cappuccio to the Airport Hazards Committee, non-policy committee 2" by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Appoint Jeremy Mahoney Wright to the TSAC, non-policy making committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Jeremy Mahoney Wright to the TSAC, non-policy making committee
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Jeremy Mahoney Wright to the TSAC, non-policy making committee 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Appoint Julia Wallerce to the Winthrop Planning Board, policy making committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Julia Wallerce to the Winthrop Planning Board, policy making committee
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Julia Wallerce to the Winthrop Planning Board, policy making committee 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Appoint Mark Paulson to the Conservation Committee, policy making committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Mark Paulson to the Conservation Committee, policy making committee
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Mark Paulson to the Conservation Committee, policy making committee 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Appoint the following on the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion Community Relations Committee Fr. Walter Connelly Jr. Anthony Williams Nasarge Patel Lydia Ramos John Bentley Andrea Baez
Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint the following on the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion Community Relations Committee Fr. Walter Connelly Jr. Anthony Williams Nasarge Patel Lydia Ramos John Bentley Andrea Baez
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint the following on the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion Community Relations Committee Fr. Walter Connelly Jr. Anthony Williams Nasarge Patel Lydia Ramos John Bentley Andrea Baez 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Appoint Hannah Belcher to the Scholarship Committee, non-policy making committee
Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Hannah Belcher to the Scholarship Committee, non-policy making committee
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President Boncore to appoint Hannah Belcher to the Scholarship Committee, non-policy making committee 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Emergency Motion by Vice President Letterie to transfer $4500 from the Town Council Reserve to the Town Clerks Supply line for the purchase of voting booths
Emergency Motion by Vice President Letterie to transfer $4500 from the Town Council Reserve to the Town Clerks Supply line for the purchase of voting booths
The roll call lists Nick LoConte twice. The minutes write the count as 8-1; no councilor is recorded voting no, and the second number matches the councilors listed as absent or abstaining, so we show 8 yes votes and no names.
From the minutes
“Emergency Motion by Vice President Letterie to transfer $4500 from the Town Council Reserve to the Town Clerks Supply line for the purchase of voting booths 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion Approved 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, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Absent- Councilor Nick LoConte-.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
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