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June 15, 2021
36 recorded votes, 31 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Ruggiero, Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, James Letterie, Tracey Honan, Nick LoConte, Rich Ferrino, Peter Christopher, Philip Boncore
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of June 1, 2021
Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of June 1, 2021
The minutes give the count as 7-2, but the roll call reads: Stephen Ruggiero yes, Barbara Flockhart yes, Rob DeMarco yes, James Letterie yes, Tracey Honan yes, Rich Ferrino yes, Peter Christopher yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of June 1, 2021 2™4 by Councilor DeMarco Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte Abstain).” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
OLD BUSINESS
Approve the Parking Ordinance on Ocean View Street
Motion by the Rules and Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to approve the Parking Ordinance on Ocean View Street
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules and Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to approve the Parking Ordinance on Ocean View Street No 2" Needed. Discussion: Councilor DeMarco asks how many spots this will eliminate. Interim Town Manager Delehanty answers 2 legal spots ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Approve the Library Surplus of having old, non-usable equipment picked up and removed
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation to approve the Library Surplus of having old, non-usable equipment picked up and removed.
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 approve the Library Surplus of having old, non-usable equipment picked up and removed. No 2"4 Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
Amend the Ordinance Parking Requirements 17.50.210 (Please see attached) (Read in entirety)
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to amend the Ordinance Parking Requirements 17.50.210 (Please see attached) (Read in entirety)
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, LoConte, RuggieroNo: FerrinoThe motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to amend the Ordinance Parking Requirements 17.50.210 (Please see attached) (Read in entirety) No 2" Needed. Discussion Councilor Letterie...thanks committee and appreciates the transparency. He does state that 3 years ago, the Town Council voted not to include the Rink, does this ordinance amendment now include the Rink? Interim Town Manager Delehanty states this is for zoning only.... there is an entire process, and it should be included in the RFP Process. Councilor Letterie wants to enforce this motion, thanks for acknowledging neighbors, other concerns are he still believes our town is overcrowded...not have to use a mix use for variance...this change does affect entire center area... Vice President Christopher states this allows us to have zoning and RFP can now be issued... not eliminating parking requirements...offering to still allow, the Planning Board can provide this flexibility... Councilor Ferrino-References to the recreational use of rink, does this apply to gym and auditorium...Parkland inventory must be replenished per the Quinn Bill. Interim Town Manager Delehanty states that the patch of land for non rec purpose...the driveway will have to be tackled at time of sale...where gym and auditorium-built procedural applies...but will review.... Potential Developers must still follow the State Laws. Councilor DeMarco expresses that there is a need for an RFP Committee to be formed... Interim Town Manager Delehanty states that there are many factors that will still need to be addressed by an RFP Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Not Approve: Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed 8-1.”
Appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash/Town Manager Legal Services
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash/Town Manager Legal Services
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 appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash/Town Manager Legal Services No 2" Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
Transfer $3,200 from the Town Council Reserve/Veterans Service Agent Account
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to transfer $3,200 from the Town Council Reserve/Veterans Service Agent Account
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 transfer $3,200 from the Town Council Reserve/Veterans Service Agent Account No 2"4 Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
Reduce the Town Council Reserve from $75,000 to $48,000 along with reducing request of $23,000 for Conservation Agent making this line item (0) and using for the Planner...enables permanent...
Motion by Councilor Honan to reduce the Town Council Reserve from $75,000 to $48,000 along with reducing request of $23,000 for Conservation Agent making this line item (0) and using for the Planner...enables permanent employee line for Planner to go back to $100,000. !
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, LoConte, RuggieroNo: Letterie
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Honan to reduce the Town Council Reserve from $75,000 to $48,000 along with reducing request of $23,000 for Conservation Agent making this line item (0) and using for the Planner...enables permanent employee line for Planner to go back to $100,000. ! 2"4 by Councilor Ferrino Discussion Councilor Letterie states this was reviewed with discussion with interim CFO as the Town Council reserve reduction should not be touched.... there is some money left in account does not mean it will stay... Councilor DeMarco states this town has had to appoint Interims...it does not speak well to hire and then in months cut their salary... Councilor Letterie state he is not recommending cutting in half...takes offense, this budget is not based on an individual budget, $50,000 from schools and no one rejecting that .... we made a recommendation based on an appropriation... Councilor Honan was also in Finance Committee meetings and is sorry Councilor Letterie takes offense... Vote on Amendment...... ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Letterie Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Honan, second: Ferrino)
Reduce the Town Council Reserve from $75,000 to $48,000 along with reducing request of $23,000 for Conservation Agent making this line item (0) and using for the Planner. (main motion as amended)
Motion by Councilor Honan to reduce the Town Council Reserve from $75,000 to $48,000 along with reducing request of $23,000 for Conservation Agent making this line item (0) and using for the Planner...enables permanent employee line for Planner to go back to $100,000. !
From the minutes
“Main Motion as Amended: ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.” (Motion: Honan, second: Ferrino)
Adopt Annual General Fund Operating Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Adopt Annual General Fund Operating Budget FY22
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 Adopt Annual General Fund Operating Budget FY22 No 2" Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Adopt Trash Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Adopt Trash Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, RuggieroNo: LoConteThe 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 Adopt Trash Enterprise Fund Budget FY22 No 2"4 Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed -8-1.”
Adopt Annual Revolving Funds Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Adopt Annual Revolving Funds Budget FY22
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 Adopt Annual Revolving Funds Budget FY22 No 2" Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Adopt Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
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 Town Council Adopt Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget FY22 No 2"4 Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Adopt Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
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 Town Council Adopt Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget FY22 No 2™ Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Adopt Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
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 Town Council Adopt Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget FY22 No 2"4 Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Adopt Rink Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt Rink Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
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 Town Council Adopt Rink Enterprise Fund Budget FY22 No 2"4 Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Adopt Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget FY22
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 Town Council Adopt Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget FY22 No 2" Needed. Discussion TM is meeting but no grant funds have been awarded. Working currently on reserved...Boncore transportation meeting.... ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Transfer $128,500/New Pumper Engine ($25,000) Revere St. Project ($103,500)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Transfer $128,500/New Pumper Engine ($25,000) Revere St. Project ($103,500)
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 Town Council Transfer $128,500/New Pumper Engine ($25,000) Revere St. Project ($103,500) No 2"¢ Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Appropriate $40,000/Library Roof FY21 to Library Roof FY22No 2" Needed
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Appropriate $40,000/Library Roof FY21 to Library Roof FY22No 2" Needed.
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 Town Council Appropriate $40,000/Library Roof FY21 to Library Roof FY22No 2" Needed. ROLL CALL VOTE . Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Amend the EB Newton clock tower repair amount from $19,500 to $80,000
Motion by Councilor Ferrino to amend this amount to $80,000 for the EB Newton Clock Tower Repairs
The roll call lists James Letterie and Nick LoConte twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Ferrino thought we would get grant money from Winthrop Foundation and Mass Historical Commission and this money is not coming...this situation is dire...glass caved in....it is a mess...it is on ! the National Historic places which is prestigious for Town. We have had received grants in past.... if money were appropriated, we could still receive funding and replace these funds...we need a number where we can start this cost, especially since this is a historic building. Asks Interim Town Manager Delehanty-- to appropriate $80,000. Interim Town Manager Delehanty understands this is prudent...we have applied for ARPA, and we need time to research. If we come back in July with these answers....it would benefit the town...with the current funding in the revolving account, we need to make sure enough funds available to take care of } safe and prudent conditions for the tenants. He would like to research as does not know if can be addressed with ARPA after funding provided. Councilor Ferrino states this is serious... this is needed to do this right and do it now.... again, asks Interim Town Manager Delehanty and Town Council to approve this. Councilor Ruggiero asks if we do receive grants where does it go... Interim Town Manager Delehanty states we cannot receive service prior to a grant.... agrees that- Mass Historical Commission that we will not make up $60,000. Planner has explored other grants have not found any, does not want to be wrong with the ARPA funding.... Interim Town Manager Delehanty is waiting for final guidance to come out prior to just saying yes on the ARPA funds being available. Councilor Ferrino does not want to put this over to the July meeting...this maintenance_has been neglected for over 20 years. Councilor Letterie does not disagree, but we are getting $5.4 Mil in ARPA funds.... why would we use other funding if this can be used? Request that this is put on in July, the current estimate from American Steeple does not include the mechanical, lets get an estimate that includes all. Vote on Amendment to increase amount from $19,500 to $80,000. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Letterie and Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 7-2.” (Motion: Ferrino, second: Letterie)
Table this motion until the first meeting in July to review the impacts of funds needed
Motion by Vice President Christopher to table this motion until the first meeting in July to review the impacts of funds needed.
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco and Rich Ferrino twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Christopher to table this motion until the first meeting in July to review the impacts of funds needed. 2™4 by Councilor Flockhart Discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Ferrino and Councilor DeMarco Motion Passed: 7-2.” (Motion: Christopher, second: Flockhart)
Appropriate $16, 671.39 Fort Banks Road Study (Old) to New FY22 Road Study
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Appropriate $16, 671.39 Fort Banks Road Study (Old) to New FY22 Road 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 that Town Council Appropriate $16, 671.39 Fort Banks Road Study (Old) to New FY22 Road Study No 2" Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Vote to Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund
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 Town Council Vote to Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund No 2" Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
Appropriate $26,000 from Water Sewer Enterprise Fund/New Account CWT Asset Management Plan
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Vote to Appropriate $26,000 from Water Sewer Enterprise Fund/New Account CWT Asset Management Plan
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 Town Council Vote to Appropriate $26,000 from Water Sewer Enterprise Fund/New Account CWT Asset Management Plan No 2" Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund
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 $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund No 2"¢ Needed. Passed Unanimously.”
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Denise Quist as the Interim Town Clerk Councilor Ferrino asks if Denise will continue being Council Clerk, she will
Motion by President Boncore to appoint Denise Quist as the Interim Town Clerk Councilor Ferrino asks if Denise will continue being Council Clerk, she will.
From the minutes
“Motion by President Boncore to appoint Denise Quist as the Interim Town Clerk Councilor Ferrino asks if Denise will continue being Council Clerk, she will. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.” (Motion: Boncore)
Re-appoint the following on Policy Making Committees for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board of Appeals Darren Baird Thomas Chidhuna Jason Wright
Motion by President Boncore to re-appoint the following on Policy Making Committees for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board of Appeals Darren Baird Thomas Chidhuna Jason Wright
From the minutes
“Motion by President Boncore to re-appoint the following on Policy Making Committees for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board of Appeals Darren Baird Thomas Chidhuna Jason Wright ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.” (Motion: Boncore)
Confirm appointments to the Board of Assessors: Allen Maruzzi and Diane Macken
Board of Assessors Allen Maruzzi Diane Macken
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Board of Assessors Allen Maruzzi Diane Macken ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor -Honan, Councilor LoConte, -Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Confirm appointments to the Planning Board: Honor Merceret and Chris Boyce
Planning Board Honor Merceret Chris Boyce
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Planning Board Honor Merceret Chris Boyce ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Confirm appointments to the Board of Assessors: Allen Maruzzi and Diane Macken (second listing)
Board of Assessors Allen Maruzzi Diane Mackein
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Board of Assessors Allen Maruzzi Diane Mackein ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Confirm the appointment of William Schmidt to the Board of Health
Board of Health William Schmidt
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Ferrino, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, RuggieroNo: LoConteThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Board of Health William Schmidt ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1 :.”
Confirm appointments to the Board of License: Richard Ackerman and Nick Bracy
President Boncore to appoint at this time, President Boncore is not re-appointing and will be appointing another for the Board of License, Councilor LoConte will not approve that appointment.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“President Boncore to appoint at this time, President Boncore is not re-appointing and will be appointing another for the Board of License, Councilor LoConte will not approve that appointment. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Confirm new appointees: Traci Cucinotta (Council on Aging) and David Correll (Harbor Master)
President Boncore appoints the following as new appointees for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Traci Cucinotta Council on Aging David Correll Harbor Master
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“President Boncore appoints the following as new appointees for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Traci Cucinotta Council on Aging David Correll Harbor Master ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Confirm the Council President's new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024 (Jean Holgerson)
President Boncore appoints the following as new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Jean Holgerson Board of Health
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“President Boncore appoints the following as new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Jean Holgerson Board of Health ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.”
Confirm the Council President's re-appointment for a term to expire June 30, 2024 (Pasquale Defo...)
President Boncore re-appoints the following as new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Pasquale Defoe Constable
Yes: Boncore, Christopher, DeMarco, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, LoConte, RuggieroAbstained: FerrinoThe minutes write the count as 8-1; the roll call shows 8 yes, and Rich Ferrino 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
“President Boncore re-appoints the following as new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Pasquale Defoe Constable ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Abstain: Councilor Ferrino Motion Passed 8-1.”
Suspend Town Council rules and add a meeting on Tuesday June
Motion by Councilor Letterie to suspend Town Council rules and add a meeting on Tuesday June
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie to suspend Town Council rules and add a meeting on Tuesday June 22, 2021, the agenda would be subject to change, will not be a full agenda, might include Ex. Session and will include Minutes and Appointments. 24 by Councilor DeMarco ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.” (Motion: Letterie)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Ferrino to Adjourn at 9:50 PM
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ferrino to Adjourn at 9:50 PM 2™4 by Vice President Christopher ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor i Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passed 9-0.” (Motion: Ferrino, second: Christopher)
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