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June 21, 2022
10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Rob DeMarco, Barbara Flockhart, Joseph Aiello, James Letterie
Absent: Stephen Ruggiero
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of June 7, 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept Minutes of June 7, 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept Minutes of June 7, 2022, as circulated 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Flockhart, second: DeMarco)
OLD BUSINESS
The Town appropriates the sum of TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,912,000) to pay costs of constructing reconstructing water mains on Revere Street, Crest Avenue and Grover's...
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum of TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,912,000) to pay costs of constructing reconstructing water mains on Revere Street, Crest Avenue and Grover's Street, 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, §8(5) and/or M.G.L. c.29C, 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 Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") established pursuant to M.G.L. c.29C and in connection therewith the Treasurer is authorized to enter into a loan agreement with the Trust and the Town Manager is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection; and that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project
The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero 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 appropriates the sum of TWO MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,912,000) to pay costs of constructing reconstructing water mains on Revere Street, Crest Avenue and Grover's Street, 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, §8(5) and/or M.G.L. c.29C, 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 Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") established pursuant to M.G.L. c.29C and in connection therewith the Treasurer is authorized to enter into a loan agreement with the Trust and the Town Manager is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection; and that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Honan Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, , President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
The Town appropriates the sum of ONE
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum of ONE
The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero 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 appropriates the sum of ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($1,633,750) to pay costs of reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Revere Street pressure regulating valve station, including the replacement of equipment at the station 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, §8 and/or M.G.L. c.29C, 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 Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") established pursuant to M.G.L. c.29C and in connection therewith the Treasurer is authorized to enter into a loan agreement with the Trust and the Town Manager is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection; and that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Honan Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, , President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
MILLION SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS
Modify General Fund budgets to close FY2022 (Finance Committee recommendation)
Council vote to modify the following General Fund Budgets (See Attached Motion) to facilitate the June 30, 2022 closing for the FY 2022 Fiscal Year
Finance Committee motion; no mover or seconder is named. The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent.
From the minutes
“Council vote to modify the following General Fund Budgets (See Attached Motion) to facilitate the June 30, 2022 closing for the FY 2022 Fiscal Year No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Honan Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, , President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
Appropriate certified free cash to funds expected to end FY2022 in deficit (Finance Committee recommendation)
Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash and transfer it to the below funds that are anticipated to end the year in a deficit
Finance Committee motion; no mover or seconder is named. The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent.
From the minutes
“Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash and transfer it to the below funds that are anticipated to end the year in a deficit No 2nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Honan Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, , President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
Do the hybrid (9) crosswalk design including the old railroad tracks in the CBD and the outliners corner to corner and the remaining to be painted
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to do the hybrid (9) crosswalk design including the old railroad tracks in the CBD and the outliners corner to corner and the remaining to be painted
Yes: Aiello, DeMarco, Flockhart, Letterie, MunsonNo: Belcher, Fucillo, HonanThe roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to do the hybrid (9) crosswalk design including the old railroad tracks in the CBD and the outliners corner to corner and the remaining to be painted 2nd by Councilor Aiello Roll Call No: Councilor Honan Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Belcher Yes; Councilor Munson, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Aiello)
Include on the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Committee liaisons to the committee of the Police, Fire Designees and Town Managers Office
Motion by Councilor Fucillo to include on the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Committee liaisons to the committee of the Police, Fire Designees and Town Managers Office
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fucillo to include on the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Committee liaisons to the committee of the Police, Fire Designees and Town Managers Office 2nd by Councilor Discussion Councilor Belcher states the Superintendent was also asked Town Council President reports this has to be discussed with her and can appoint at a later meeting. Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Fucillo)
Approve the Town Manager to declare the real property located at 413-415- Shirley St. available for disposition Councilor Fucillo
Motion by Councilor Belcher to approve the Town Manager to declare the real property located at 413-415- Shirley St. available for disposition Councilor Fucillo
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to approve the Town Manager to declare the real property located at 413-415- Shirley St. available for disposition Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Precincts 3 & 6 Polling locations to move from the Senior Center to the Old Middle School Gym, so now Precincts 1-2-3-5-6 will be at this location and the Precinct 4 will remain at Golden...
Motion by Councilor Munson to approve Precincts 3 & 6 Polling locations to move from the Senior Center to the Old Middle School Gym, so now Precincts 1-2-3-5-6 will be at this location and the Precinct 4 will remain at Golden Drive for the Sept. 6, 2022 & Nov 11, 2022 Elections
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Munson to approve Precincts 3 & 6 Polling locations to move from the Senior Center to the Old Middle School Gym, so now Precincts 1-2-3-5-6 will be at this location and the Precinct 4 will remain at Golden Drive for the Sept. 6, 2022 & Nov 11, 2022 Elections 2nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Munson, second: Aiello)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 10:30PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 10:30PM 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Munson)
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