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August 18, 2020
8 recorded votes, 6 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
Approve the Minutes of 8-4-20 as circulated
Approve the minutes
Motion by Council Vice President James Letterie
The minutes say only "", with no count and no names. They name Nick LoConte as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council Vice President James Letterie 2™ by Councilor Rich Ferrino. Vote For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Council Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Abstain: Councilor LoConte.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
Town Council discussion to name the new F ield House at Miller Field after Anthony Fucillo
Discussion to name the new F ield House at Miller Field after Anthony Fucillo
Motion by Council Vice President James Letterie to Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council Vice President James Letterie to Approve. 2™ by Councilor Rich 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, Council Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
TSAC Committee Discussion
Please see motion
Motion by Councilor Peter Christopher
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Peter Christopher No 2nd needed 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 F errino, Council Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Christopher)
Amend section 10.16.90 of the Town ... (see attached motion) This came out of Rules & Ordinance without a positive recommendation and not accept this amended motion
12.c Town Council vote to amend section 10.16.90 of the Town ... (see attached motion) This came out of Rules & Ordinance without a positive recommendation and not accept this amended motion.
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councilor voted. The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes record this motion as not passing even though more councilors voted yes than no.
From the minutes
“12.c Town Council vote to amend section 10.16.90 of the Town ... (see attached motion) This came out of Rules & Ordinance without a positive recommendation and not accept this amended motion. Motion Defeated 8-1.”
Motion by Council Vice President Letterie Town Council vote to Amend the Approved Town Managers
Re-appoint Stephen Machcinski to the Conservation Committee
13.d Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Stephen Machcinski to the Conservation Committee
The minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result.
From the minutes
“13.d Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Stephen Machcinski to the Conservation Committee 2™ by Councilor Rich Ferrino. Motion: 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, Councilor Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Boncore, second: Ferrino)
Town Council discuss September Town Council Meetings dates due to Election
Amend Council Rules and change the meeting schedule for September 2020 to the 2™ and 4" Tuesday of the Month (Sept. 8" & Sept. 22"4)
Motion by Council Vice President James Letterie to amend Council Rules and change the meeting schedule for September 2020 to the 2™ and 4" Tuesday of the Month (Sept. 8" & Sept. 22"4)
Yes: Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, LoConte, RuggieroNo: Boncore
From the minutes
“Motion by Council Vice President James Letterie to amend Council Rules and change the meeting schedule for September 2020 to the 2™ and 4" Tuesday of the Month (Sept. 8" & Sept. 22"4) 2™ by Councilor Rich Ferrino Councilor DeMarco asks why not just move to the following day? Council Vice President reflects there are 5 Tuesdays in September 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, Councilor Jim Letterie Voting Against: President Philip Boncore.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
14, PUBLIC COMMENT
Allow her to speak as does not live in Winthrop
Motion by DeMarco to allow her to speak as does not live in Winthrop
The minutes say only "Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by DeMarco to allow her to speak as does not live in Winthrop 2nd by Councilor Ferrino Passed.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Ferrino)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Council Vice President to Adjourn 9:26 PM
The minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council Vice President to Adjourn 9:26 PM 2™ by Councilor Ferrino Motion: 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, Council Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
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