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March 23, 2021
14 recorded votes, 10 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
Accept Minutes of March 9, 2021
Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of March 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of March 9, 2021 2nd by Councilor Rich Ferrino. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
OLD BUSINESS
Amend to $524,363
Motion by Councilor Letterie to amend to $524,363.
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, LoConte, RuggieroNo: Letterie
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to amend to $524,363. 2nd by Councilor Ferrino Discussion Councilor Letterie asks if we already had a contract signed by Capitol Waste, how can they increase contract. Town Manager states contract did talk about the cost of the bins but no numbers in contract. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Letterie Motion Passes 8-1.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
Transfer $506,163 from General Stabilization Fund to appropriate funding for new trash contract. (Please see attached motion) (main motion as amended)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation to transfer $506,163 from General Stabilization Fund to appropriate funding for new trash contract. (Please see attached motion)
The minutes give the count as 8-1, but the roll call reads: Stephen Ruggiero yes, Barbara Flockhart yes, Rob DeMarco yes, Tracey Honan yes, Rich Ferrino yes, Peter Christopher yes, Philip Boncore yes, Nick LoConte no. Showing the count only. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Main Motion as amended Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Disapprove: Councilor LoConte Motion Passes 8-1.” (second: Ferrino)
Refer to the Finance Committee
Motion by Councilor Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee. 2nd by Councilor Ferrino Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
Transfer $29,000 from Water/Sewer retained earnings for water rate and water loss study
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation to transfer $29,000 from Water/Sewer retained earnings for water rate and water loss study
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 to transfer $29,000 from Water/Sewer retained earnings for water rate and water loss study No 2nd needed. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.”
Transfer $10,460 from Water/Sewer retained earnings for remote water monitoring equipment
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation to transfer $10,460 from Water/Sewer retained earnings for remote water monitoring equipment
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 to transfer $10,460 from Water/Sewer retained earnings for remote water monitoring equipment No 2nd needed. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.”
With a Negative Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Increase Retirees Cost of Living from $12,000 to $13,000
Motion from the Finance Committee with a Negative Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Increase Retirees Cost of Living from $12,000 to $13,000
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion from the Finance Committee with a Negative Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Increase Retirees Cost of Living from $12,000 to $13,000 No 2nd needed. (Yes, vote agrees with Finance Committee and will not pass / No vote disagree with Finance Committee) Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.”
Table until our April 6, 2021 TC Meeting
Motion by Councilor Letterie to table until our April 6, 2021 TC Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to table until our April 6, 2021 TC Meeting 2nd Councilor Ferrino Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
With a Positive Recommend amending Park St
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommend amending Park St.
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommend amending Park St. No 2nd Needed. Discussion This is a language correction. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.”
Send back to the Rules & Ordinance for recommendation as to help the Town Administrators Administrate a program
Motion by Councilor Christopher to send back to the Rules & Ordinance for recommendation as to help the Town Administrators Administrate a program
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Flockhart, Honan, LoConte, RuggieroNo: Ferrino, Letterie
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Christopher to send back to the Rules & Ordinance for recommendation as to help the Town Administrators Administrate a program 2nd by Councilor Ruggiero Discussion Councilor Letterie any finance motions must go through the Finance Committee. will have joint or have Town Manager to review the new resources through the government for small businesses. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino Motion Passes 7-2.” (Motion: Christopher, second: Ruggiero)
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Kevin Janelis as a Constable for the Town of Winthrop
Motion by PB to appoint Kevin Janelis as a Constable for the Town of Winthrop
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion by PB to appoint Kevin Janelis as a Constable for the Town of Winthrop No 2nd needed for Council President. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.”
Appoint Mi X Nguyen, owner of Star Nails to the Commitee on Diversity
Motion by PB to appoint Mi X Nguyen, owner of Star Nails to the Commitee on Diversity
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion by PB to appoint Mi X Nguyen, owner of Star Nails to the Commitee on Diversity No 2nd needed for Council President. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.”
Appoint Stephen Ruggiero to the Board of Capic
Motion to appoint Stephen Ruggiero to the Board of Capic
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, LoConteAbstained: RuggieroThe minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Stephen Ruggiero abstaining, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Stephen Ruggiero to the Board of Capic No 2nd needed for Council President. Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Abstain: Councilor Ruggiero Motion Passes 8-1.”
ADJOURNMENT
Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Winthrop Planning Board, & TSAC
Motion by Adjourn by Councilor Letterie at 9:18pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Adjourn by Councilor Letterie at 9:18pm 2nd by Councilor Ferrino Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Peter Christopher, President Philip Boncore Motion Passes 9-0.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
From the Winthrop Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Winthrop Sun Transcript (candidate announcements for Letterie, Millar, Dimes and Romano; Costigan and Swope from a captioned June 2026 Strawberry Festival photo by Salza). Former members and Tassinari, Reardon and Finn show initials for now.
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