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November 9, 2021
11 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: These minutes are filed in the Agenda Center under a Finance Committee / Rules & Ordinance joint meeting entry; the council's own agenda entry for this date has no minutes. The attendance line does not list Nick LoConte, who is counted absent.
Present: Barbara Flockhart, Stephen Ruggiero, Rob DeMarco, James Letterie, Rich Ferrino, Peter Christopher, Philip Boncore
Absent: Tracey Honan, Nick LoConte
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of October 21, 2021, as circulated
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept Minutes of October 21, 2021, as circulated
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 October 21, 2021, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Letterie ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Letterie)
OLD BUSINESS
The Town hereby approves the $317,422,620 borrowing authorized by the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Committee for the purpose of paying costs of designing,...
Motion by the Finance Committee that the Town hereby approves the $317,422,620 borrowing authorized by the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Committee for the purpose of paying costs of designing, engineering, construction and equipping….(Please see attached Motion)
The minutes list Tracey Honan as absent for this vote. The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councilor voted. 7 councilors were present. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named. The minutes record this motion as not passing even though more councilors voted yes than no.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Finance Committee that the Town hereby approves the $317,422,620 borrowing authorized by the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Committee for the purpose of paying costs of designing, engineering, construction and equipping….(Please see attached Motion) No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Dis-Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion does not Pass 7-1.”
The Town appropriates the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000) to pay costs of replacing lead water service lines, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to...
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000) to pay costs of replacing lead water service lines, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Town Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bon
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 appropriates the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000) to pay costs of replacing lead water service lines, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Town Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.”
The Town appropriates the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000) to pay costs of a sewer system infiltration and inflow assessment study, including engineering services and surveys...
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000) to pay costs of a sewer system infiltration and inflow assessment study, including engineering services and surveys and all other costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(7), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Town Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premi
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 appropriates the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000) to pay costs of a sewer system infiltration and inflow assessment study, including engineering services and surveys and all other costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(7), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Town Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.”
Approve the DPW Fee Schedule as presented
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation to approve the DPW Fee Schedule as presented
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 to approve the DPW Fee Schedule as presented No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.”
Transfer $36,700 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for WPD Firing Range Unit Air Replacement
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to transfer $36,700 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for WPD Firing Range Unit Air Replacement
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 vote to transfer $36,700 from Capital Stabilization to General Fund for WPD Firing Range Unit Air Replacement No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.”
Accept the Grant Awarded by the Mass Dept. of Conservation and Recreation….(See Attached Motion)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council accept the Grant Awarded by the Mass Dept. of Conservation and Recreation….(See Attached Motion)
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 accept the Grant Awarded by the Mass Dept. of Conservation and Recreation….(See Attached Motion) No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.”
NEW BUSINESS
Transfer $35,000 from Town Council Reserve to Town Clerk Account for the Special Elections Cost….(See Attached Motion)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to transfer $35,000 from Town Council Reserve to Town Clerk Account for the Special Elections Cost….(See Attached Motion)
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan 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 vote to transfer $35,000 from Town Council Reserve to Town Clerk Account for the Special Elections Cost….(See Attached Motion) Discussion Amendment by Councilor Letterie to read coming out of Town Council Reserve NOT Free Cash No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.”
Authorizes Deputy Assessor Stephen J. Roche to sign any/all documents in our name relating to certification of values, setting taxes and the Tax Classification Process
Motion by Councilor Letterie that the Town Council authorizes Deputy Assessor Stephen J. Roche to sign any/all documents in our name relating to certification of values, setting taxes and the Tax Classification Process
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Letterie that the Town Council authorizes Deputy Assessor Stephen J. Roche to sign any/all documents in our name relating to certification of values, setting taxes and the Tax Classification Process 2nd by Councilor DeMarco ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.” (Motion: Letterie, second: DeMarco)
Appoint the following: Chris Aiello to the Tree Committee Kathy Driscoll to the Council on Aging
Motion by Town Council President to appoint the following: Chris Aiello to the Tree Committee Kathy Driscoll to the Council on Aging
The minutes write the count as 7-1; the roll call shows 7 yes, and Tracey Honan absent, so the second number also counts councilors who did not vote yes or no.
From the minutes
“Motion by Town Council President to appoint the following: Chris Aiello to the Tree Committee Kathy Driscoll to the Council on Aging ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes 7-1.” (Motion: Boncore)
PUBLIC RELATIONS/UPCOMING EVENTS
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Ferrino to adjourn at 9:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Ferrino to adjourn at 9:00 PM 2nd by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Ferrino, second: Flockhart)
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