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October 4, 2022
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Rob DeMarco, Barbara Flockhart, Stephen Ruggiero, James Letterie
Absent: Joseph Aiello
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of September 20, 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of September 20, 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of September 20, 2022, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Flockhart)
OLD BUSINESS
Transfer $241,000 from Salary Res. to the WPD Budget / FY20-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council transfer $241,000 from Salary Res. to the WPD Budget / FY20-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement
The roll call lists Joseph Aiello 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 transfer $241,000 from Salary Res. to the WPD Budget / FY20-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
Transfer $139,500 Water/Sewer Cap. Improvement Fund/Engineer Work Revere, Crest & Grover's
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council transfer $139,500 Water/Sewer Cap. Improvement Fund/Engineer Work Revere, Crest & Grover's
The roll call lists Joseph Aiello 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 transfer $139,500 Water/Sewer Cap. Improvement Fund/Engineer Work Revere, Crest & Grover's No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
Transfer $2,400 Finance Dept. Salary Line to Planning Dept. Consulting Line/Intern new GIS System
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council transfer $2,400 Finance Dept. Salary Line to Planning Dept. Consulting Line/Intern new GIS System
The roll call lists Joseph Aiello 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 transfer $2,400 Finance Dept. Salary Line to Planning Dept. Consulting Line/Intern new GIS System No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Honan,Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
Accept Provision of MGL Ch.40 S13D/Compensated Absence Reserve Fund
Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to accept Provision of MGL Ch.40 S13D/Compensated Absence Reserve Fund
The roll call lists Joseph Aiello 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 accept Provision of MGL Ch.40 S13D/Compensated Absence Reserve Fund No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the Provisions of MGL Chapter 59 S (5)54 and exempt $1,000 of Fair Cash Value on Personal Property Taxes to be taxed beginning FY23 (Assessors)
Motion by Councilor DeMarco that the Town Council accept the Provisions of MGL Chapter 59 S (5)54 and exempt $1,000 of Fair Cash Value on Personal Property Taxes to be taxed beginning FY23 (Assessors)
The minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The roll call lists Joseph Aiello as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco that the Town Council accept the Provisions of MGL Chapter 59 S (5)54 and exempt $1,000 of Fair Cash Value on Personal Property Taxes to be taxed beginning FY23 (Assessors) 2nd by Councilor Fucillo ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Honan,Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Aiello.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Fucillo)
Appoint Kim Dimes to the Conservation Commission
Motion by Council President to appoint Kim Dimes to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President to appoint Kim Dimes to the Conservation Commission 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Letterie, second: Fucillo)
PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS
Suspend Town Council rules and the meeting on October 18, 2022 will begin at 6:00 PM
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to suspend Town Council rules and the meeting on October 18, 2022 will begin at 6:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to suspend Town Council rules and the meeting on October 18, 2022 will begin at 6:00 PM 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Fucillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:25PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:25PM 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
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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