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June 1, 2021
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Ruggiero, Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, James Letterie, Tracey Honan, Rich Ferrino, Peter Christopher
Absent: Philip Boncore, Nick LoConte
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of May 18, 2021
Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of May 18, 2021
The minutes write the count as 7-2; the roll call names all 7 councilors present as voting yes, so the second number counts the 2 absent councilors, not no votes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of May 18, 2021 2" by Councilor Ferrino Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte absent).” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
OLD BUSINESS
Authorize unpaid bills of a prior year in the amount of $1,570.78
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to authorize unpaid bills of a prior year in the amount of $1,570.78.
The minutes write the count as 7-2; the roll call names all 7 councilors present as voting yes, so the second number counts the 2 absent councilors, not no votes. 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 to authorize unpaid bills of a prior year in the amount of $1,570.78. No 2™ Needed Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher 2 Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte absent).”
Authorize. That the Town Council transfer $72,456.70 from the Insurance Recovery Fund to General Fund Special Article for Ingleside Park Playground Repairs
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to authorize. That the Town Council transfer $72,456.70 from the Insurance Recovery Fund to General Fund Special Article for Ingleside Park Playground Repairs
The minutes write the count as 7-2; the roll call names all 7 councilors present as voting yes, so the second number counts the 2 absent councilors, not no votes. 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 to authorize. That the Town Council transfer $72,456.70 from the Insurance Recovery Fund to General Fund Special Article for Ingleside Park Playground Repairs No 2™ Needed. Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte absent).”
Accept a $2,750 donation for Ingleside Park
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation to accept a $2,750 donation for Ingleside Park. :
The minutes write the count as 7-2; the roll call names all 7 councilors present as voting yes, so the second number counts the 2 absent councilors, not no votes. 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 accept a $2,750 donation for Ingleside Park. : No 2™ Needed Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte absent).”
By R&O with a Positive Recommendation establish a Trash Fee Enterprise Fund
Motion by R&O with a Positive Recommendation establish a Trash Fee Enterprise Fund
The minutes write the count as 7-2; the roll call names all 7 councilors present as voting yes, so the second number counts the 2 absent councilors, not no votes. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion by R&O with a Positive Recommendation establish a Trash Fee Enterprise Fund No 2"™ Needed Discussion. Councilor Ferrino, wants to make sure this funding goes directly to the Enterprise Fund... Council Vice President states this is what has been proposed to Councilor Letterie....yes... Town Council has final vote... Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte absent).”
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Letterie to Adjourn at 8:42 PM
The minutes write the count as 7-2; the roll call names all 7 councilors present as voting yes, so the second number counts the 2 absent councilors, not no votes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to Adjourn at 8:42 PM 2"4 by Councilor Ferrino Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte absent).” (Motion: Letterie, second: Ferrino)
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