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June 7, 2022
27 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Rob DeMarco, Barbara Flockhart, Joseph Aiello, Stephen Ruggiero, James Letterie
Absent: Tracey Honan
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of May 17, 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of May 17, 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of May 17, 2022, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
Accept Minutes of May 31, 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Munson to accept Minutes of May 31, 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Munson to accept Minutes of May 31, 2022, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Munson, second: Flockhart)
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
End discussion (move the question)
Motion by Councilor Aiello to end discussion
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello to end discussion 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Aiello, second: Munson)
Decrease the vocational school line item by $55,000 and increase the School appropriation by $55,000
Motion by Council President Letterie to decrease line item # 0132153-5332400 by $55,000 from $149,751 to $94,751 and increase the School Appropriation line # 01300 by $55,000 from $23,742,750 to $23,797,750
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent.
From the minutes
“Roll Call on Main Motion as discussed Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Fucillo)
OLD BUSINESS-ALL FY 23 BUDGET MOTIONS WILL BE ATTACHED IN FULL
Adopt the Town Manager's proposed annual General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as set forth in the Town Manager's submission dated April 26, 2022, and amended by the Town Council on May 31,...
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to adopt the Town Manager's proposed annual General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as set forth in the Town Manager's submission dated April 26, 2022, and amended by the Town Council on May 31, 2022, inclusive of personnel salaries and operating expenses set forth therein, and that to meet said appropriations, the Town shall raise and appropriate and appropriate from the following other available funds the sum of $56,938,408 or take any other action relevant thereto.
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 adopt the Town Manager's proposed annual General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as set forth in the Town Manager's submission dated April 26, 2022, and amended by the Town Council on May 31, 2022, inclusive of personnel salaries and operating expenses set forth therein, and that to meet said appropriations, the Town shall raise and appropriate and appropriate from the following other available funds the sum of $56,938,408 or take any other action relevant thereto. 2nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
Adoption Annual Revolving Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Adoption Annual Revolving Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption Annual Revolving Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: DeMarco)
Adoption of Larsen Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Adoption of Larsen Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption of Larsen Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
The Town adoption of Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town adoption of Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 adoption of Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
Adoption of Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Adoption of Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Joseph Aiello twice. The minutes give no count, so we show the result only. 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 Adoption of Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan No: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
The Town Adoption of Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Adoption of Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption of Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor Munson Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Munson)
Adoption of Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Adoption of Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption of Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd Councilor DeMarco Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: DeMarco)
The Town Adoption of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Adoption of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
The Town Adoption of Recreation Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Adoption of Recreation Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption of Recreation Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
Adoption of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Adoption of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Adoption of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2nd Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Belcher)
Wn Council vote to transfer $150,000 from Capital Stabilization/General Fund/Revere Tips Project
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council vote to transfer $150,000 from Capital Stabilization/General Fund/Revere Tips Project
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Town Council vote to transfer $150,000 from Capital Stabilization/General Fund/Revere Tips Project No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.”
Corrects line item numbers
Motion by Councilor Belcher corrects line item numbers
The minutes say only "Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher corrects line item numbers 2nd by Councilor Aiello Passed.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
Transfer $49,500 from Salary Reserve / Non-Union COLA (main motion as amended)
Motion by Councilor Belcher corrects line item numbers
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Main Motion as amended Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.”
Transfer $24,000 from Salary Reserve / Town Manager Contract
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council vote to transfer $24,000 from Salary Reserve / Town Manager Contract
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council vote to transfer $24,000 from Salary Reserve / Town Manager Contract No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.”
Wn Council to declare DPW's 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne & 2005 Chevrolet Silverado as Surplus
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council to declare DPW's 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne & 2005 Chevrolet Silverado as Surplus
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 Town Council to declare DPW's 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne & 2005 Chevrolet Silverado as Surplus No 2nd Need Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.”
….Please see attached motion in full
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to Establish a Tree Committee….Please see attached motion in full
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to Establish a Tree Committee….Please see attached motion in full No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.”
Waive the reading of the entire Ordinance
Motion by Councilor Flockhart to waive the reading of the entire Ordinance
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Flockhart to waive the reading of the entire Ordinance 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Flockhart, second: DeMarco)
Add a new Tree Ordinance….Please see attached motion in full
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to add a new Tree Ordinance….Please see attached motion in full
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to add a new Tree Ordinance….Please see attached motion in full 2nd by Councilor Flockhart Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Flockhart)
Waive the reading on the CBD Parking Ordinance
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to waive the reading on the CBD Parking Ordinance
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to waive the reading on the CBD Parking Ordinance 2nd by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Belcher)
Accept the recommendation of the CBD Parking as amended
Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation to accept the recommendation of the CBD Parking as amended
The roll call lists Tracey Honan as absent. 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 to accept the recommendation of the CBD Parking as amended 2nd by Councilor Aiello Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes.” (second: Aiello)
The Solid Waste Enforcement be continued until Sept. 1, 2022
Motion by the Rules and Ordinance and the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Solid Waste Enforcement be continued until Sept. 1, 2022
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco twice. The minutes give no count, so we show the result only. The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Rules and Ordinance and the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Solid Waste Enforcement be continued until Sept. 1, 2022 No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Abstain: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
NEW BUSINESS
Waive Town Council Rules-July Meetings to have one meeting on July 19, 2022
Motion by Councilor Belcher to Waive Town Council Rules-July Meetings to have one meeting on July 19, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to Waive Town Council Rules-July Meetings to have one meeting on July 19, 2022 2nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:50PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:50PM 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: DeMarco)
From the Winthrop Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Winthrop Sun Transcript (candidate announcements for Letterie, Millar, Dimes and Romano; Costigan and Swope from a captioned June 2026 Strawberry Festival photo by Salza). Former members and Tassinari, Reardon and Finn show initials for now.
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