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February 1, 2022
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Rob DeMarco, Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Barbara Flockhart, Joseph Aiello, Stephen Ruggiero, James Letterie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of January 18. 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Aiello to accept Minutes of January 18. 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello to accept Minutes of January 18. 2022, as circulated Unanimously Approved.” (Motion: Aiello)
OLD BUSINESS
With an amendment to the original motion that the Town Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash …Please see attached motion
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation with an amendment to the original motion that the Town Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash …Please see attached motion
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 with an amendment to the original motion that the Town Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash …Please see attached motion Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passed.”
The National Grid Petition # 30478309-Terrace Ave be approved
Motion by the Public Safety Committee with a positive recommendation that the National Grid Petition # 30478309-Terrace Ave be approved.
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Public Safety Committee with a positive recommendation that the National Grid Petition # 30478309-Terrace Ave be approved. Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passed.”
Amend the original motion to read "given the facts, feedback and information at the current time, the Town Council votes to suspend the Little League Field and Golf Course from consideration of...
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to amend the original motion to read "given the facts, feedback and information at the current time, the Town Council votes to suspend the Little League Field and Golf Course from consideration of the location of the Public Safety Building and request the Town Manager to provide other options for the Town Council to evaluate.
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, DeMarco, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, Munson, RuggieroNo: Flockhart
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to amend the original motion to read "given the facts, feedback and information at the current time, the Town Council votes to suspend the Little League Field and Golf Course from consideration of the location of the Public Safety Building and request the Town Manager to provide other options for the Town Council to evaluate. 2nd by Councilor Ruggiero Discussion Councilor Flockhart reports there are two golf course sites that were presented in the Kaestle Boos report. Interim Town Manager states it was in their report but not recommended. Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Disapprove: Councilor Flockhart Motion Passed.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Ruggiero)
Amend the amendment to read after "consideration" given the nature of the ongoing operations of these facilities and after "options" which shall include options for moving forward with separate...
Motion by Councilor Aiello to amend the amendment to read after "consideration" given the nature of the ongoing operations of these facilities and after "options" which shall include options for moving forward with separate Fire and Police Facilities
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello to amend the amendment to read after "consideration" given the nature of the ongoing operations of these facilities and after "options" which shall include options for moving forward with separate Fire and Police Facilities Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aiello)
Eliminate the Golf Course Area and Little League "A" Field from being considered possible sites for the Public Safety Building (main motion as amended)
Motion by Council President Letterie that the Town Council vote to eliminate the Golf Course Area and Little League "A" Field from being considered possible sites for the Public Safety Building
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, DeMarco, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, Munson, RuggieroNo: Flockhart
From the minutes
“Original Motion as Amended and Amended that the Town Council vote to eliminate the Golf Course Area and Little League "A" Field from being considered possible sites for the Public Safety Building…refer to amendments on original motion Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Disapprove: Councilor Flockhart Motion Passed.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Aiello)
NEW BUSINESS
Reinstitute the Senior Tax Relief program to reflect the state minimum wage. The program will continue to provide a maximum $750.00 tax credit per household; or take any other action relative hereto
Motion by President Letterie that the Town Council votes to reinstitute the Senior Tax Relief program to reflect the state minimum wage. The program will continue to provide a maximum $750.00 tax credit per household; or take any other action relative hereto.
From the minutes
“Motion by President Letterie that the Town Council votes to reinstitute the Senior Tax Relief program to reflect the state minimum wage. The program will continue to provide a maximum $750.00 tax credit per household; or take any other action relative hereto. Discussion Councilor Ruggiero would like residents to be more involved. Interim Town Manager reports this is done by the Sr.Center Director Dixon and the departments use these people as needed per the department's needs. Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passed.” (Motion: Letterie)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Demarco to adjourn at 8:35PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Demarco to adjourn at 8:35PM 2nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Aiello)
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