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December 20, 2022
7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracey Honan, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Rob DeMarco, Barbara Flockhart, Stephen Ruggiero, James Letterie
Absent: Richard Fucillo, Joseph Aiello
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept Minutes of December 6, 2022, as circulated
Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept Minutes of December 6, 2022, as circulated
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept Minutes of December 6, 2022, as circulated 2nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Flockhart, second: DeMarco)
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Take agenda out of order the old business item for FY Tax Classification Motion
Motion by Vice President Ruggiero to take agenda out of order the old business item for FY Tax Classification Motion
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice President Ruggiero to take agenda out of order the old business item for FY Tax Classification Motion 2nd by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Ruggiero, second: Flockhart)
Maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY2023, authorize Town Manager Marino to sign and electronically submit the LA-5 to the Department of Revenue and the Town Council...
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation That the Town Council maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY2023, authorize Town Manager Marino to sign and electronically submit the LA-5 to the Department of Revenue and the Town Council approves Electronic Signature to this document on behalf of the Town Councilors.
The roll call lists Richard Fucillo as absent. 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 maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY2023, authorize Town Manager Marino to sign and electronically submit the LA-5 to the Department of Revenue and the Town Council approves Electronic Signature to this document on behalf of the Town Councilors. No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
OLD BUSINESS
The Town appropriates the sum of
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town appropriates the sum of
The roll call lists Richard Fucillo as absent. 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 appropriates the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($750,125) to pay costs of replacing lead water service lines, 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, §7(1), 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 Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Town Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; and that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. No 2nd Needed Discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
Increase Current Retirees Cola Base from $12,000 to $13,000
Motion by the Finance Committee with Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Increase Current Retirees Cola Base from $12,000 to $13,000
The roll call lists Richard Fucillo as absent. 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 Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to Increase Current Retirees Cola Base from $12,000 to $13,000 No 2nd Needed Discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a 5 yr. contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, cloud storage and redaction software. Total cost of contract over 5 years is $291,443.40
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a 5 yr. contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, cloud storage and redaction software. Total cost of contract over 5 years is $291,443.40
The roll call lists Richard Fucillo as absent. 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 Town Council vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a 5 yr. contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, cloud storage and redaction software. Total cost of contract over 5 years is $291,443.40 No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Aiello Motion Passes.”
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor DeMarco to adjourn at 9:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor DeMarco to adjourn at 9:00 PM 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Munson)
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