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October 5, 2021
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Stephen Ruggiero, who is named in roll call votes and speaks or acts in the minutes at this meeting, so Stephen Ruggiero is counted present.
Present: Barbara Flockhart, Rob DeMarco, James Letterie, Tracey Honan, Rich Ferrino, Peter Christopher, Philip Boncore, Stephen Ruggiero
Absent: Nick LoConte
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of September 21, 2021
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept Minutes of September 21, 2021
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 DeMarco to accept Minutes of September 21, 2021 2™ by Councilor Honan ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Honan)
) OLD BUSINESS
Adopt the new Fee Schedule for the Inspectional Services
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council adopt the ) | new Fee Schedule for the Inspectional Services
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. 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 the ) | new Fee Schedule for the Inspectional Services ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.”
Appropriate $90,000 from the FB Reserve of Overlay Surplus Account to Assessors Consulting Line.-(See Attached Motion)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council appropriate $90,000 from the FB Reserve of Overlay Surplus Account to Assessors Consulting Line.-(See Attached Motion)
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. 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 appropriate $90,000 from the FB Reserve of Overlay Surplus Account to Assessors Consulting Line.-(See Attached Motion) ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.”
And amendment that the Town Council appropriate $20,000 from the Town Manager Permanent Salary Line for the search of a Town Manager....(See Attached Motion)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation and amendment that the Town Council appropriate $20,000 from the Town Manager Permanent Salary Line for the search of a Town Manager....(See Attached Motion)
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. 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 and amendment that the Town Council appropriate $20,000 from the Town Manager Permanent Salary Line for the search of a Town Manager....(See Attached Motion) Discussion Councilor DeMarco asks if there is firm in mind and is this a retained search and shouldn't this be on our website. Interim Town Manager reports there is no one in mind, this is an RFP and we will have companies submit their bids and it will go on website once we receive dates from procurement which should be approx... October 11, 2021. Councilor Letterie reports that the Town Council President designates the Town Manager Search Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.”
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Jamie Stearns to the Board of Appeals
Motion by Council President to appoint Jamie Stearns to the Board of Appeals
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 Council President to appoint Jamie Stearns to the Board of Appeals ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Boncore)
Appoint Christopher Zike to the Tree Committee
Motion by Council President to appoint Christopher Zike to the Tree Committee
The minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The roll call lists Nick LoConte as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President to appoint Christopher Zike to the Tree Committee ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte.” (Motion: Boncore)
Appoint Lisa Plotnick to the TSAC Committee
Motion by Council President to appoint Lisa Plotnick to the TSAC Committee
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 Council President to appoint Lisa Plotnick to the TSAC Committee ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Boncore)
Motion by Councilor Christopher to suspend Council Rules and move the November 2021 Town Council meetings to November 9" and 23"
, Motion by Councilor Christopher to suspend Council Rules and move the November 2021 Town Council meetings to November 9" and 23".
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 Christopher to suspend Council Rules and move the November 2021 Town Council meetings to November 9" and 23". ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor LoConte Motion Passed 8-1.” (Motion: Christopher)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Honan to adjourn at 8:35 PM
The minutes say only "Motion Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Honan to adjourn at 8:35 PM 2" by Councilor DeMarco Motion Passed.” (Motion: Honan, second: DeMarco)
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