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March 1, 2022
9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Barbara Flockhart, Joseph Aiello, Stephen Ruggiero, James Letterie
Absent: Rob DeMarco
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of February 15. 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Honan to accept Minutes of February 15. 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Honan to accept Minutes of February 15. 2022, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Roll Call Vote: Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.” (Motion: Honan, second: Fucillo)
OLD BUSINESS
Appropriate $109,841/Replacement Municipal Boilers
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to appropriate $109,841/Replacement Municipal Boilers
Yes: Belcher, Flockhart, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, Munson, RuggieroAbstained: AielloThe 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 $109,841/Replacement Municipal Boilers No 2nd Needed Discussion Councilor Aiello asks about the smaller one and what does this include as for the boiler, removal, warranty…etc…, one is a rather healthy amount that included both, what is the history of this and the length of the warranty? DPW answers with warranty information and discussion continues with price and inclusion of price. Roll Call Vote: Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Abstain: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
The Pay and Class Study and amend the amount to $46,000
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation the Pay and Class Study and amend the amount to $46,000
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 the Pay and Class Study and amend the amount to $46,000 No 2nd Needed Discussion Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart , Councilor Aiello ,Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation the Pay and Class Study and amend the amount to $46,000
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 the Pay and Class Study and amend the amount to $46,000 No 2nd Needed Discussion Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart , Councilor Aiello ,Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
IT Plan and Project Management
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation IT Plan and Project Management
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 IT Plan and Project Management No 2nd Needed Discussion Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart , Councilor Aiello ,Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
Increase the Winthrop Taxi rates from $6.00 to $8.00 for regular fares. Senior rates will go from $5.00 to $7.00 Winthrop to Winthrop….(See Attached Information)
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to increase the Winthrop Taxi rates from $6.00 to $8.00 for regular fares. Senior rates will go from $5.00 to $7.00 Winthrop to Winthrop….(See Attached Information)
The 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 that the Town Council vote to increase the Winthrop Taxi rates from $6.00 to $8.00 for regular fares. Senior rates will go from $5.00 to $7.00 Winthrop to Winthrop….(See Attached Information) No 2nd Needed Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart , Councilor Aiello ,Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
Allows National Grid # 30571298- Relocate 1 Pole Mugford St
Motion by the Public Health & Safety Committee that the Town Council allows National Grid # 30571298- Relocate 1 Pole Mugford St.
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Public Health & Safety Committee that the Town Council allows National Grid # 30571298- Relocate 1 Pole Mugford St. No 2nd Needed Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart , Councilor Aiello ,Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
National Grid # 30529098- Hillside/Crystal Cove/Allow underground service to 600 Shirley St
Motion by the Public Health & Safety Committee that the Town Council National Grid # 30529098- Hillside/Crystal Cove/Allow underground service to 600 Shirley St.
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Public Health & Safety Committee that the Town Council National Grid # 30529098- Hillside/Crystal Cove/Allow underground service to 600 Shirley St. No 2nd Needed Discussion DPW Director would like National Grid to commit to using Infrared Paving. Roll Call Vote Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart , Councilor Aiello ,Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes.”
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Aiello to adjourn at 8:15PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Aiello to adjourn at 8:15PM 2nd by Councilor Ruggiero Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Aiello, second: Ruggiero)
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