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May 16, 2023
5 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracey Honan, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Rob DeMarco, Joseph Aiello, Barbara Flockhart, James Letterie
Absent: Stephen Ruggiero, Richard Fucillo
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the Minutes of April 18, 2023
Motion by Council President to accept the Minutes of April 18, 2023
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Flockhart, Honan, Letterie, MunsonAbstained: DeMarcoThe minutes say Rob DeMarco abstained; everyone else present voted yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Council President to accept the Minutes of April 18, 2023 Passed Unanimously-Councilor DeMarco Abstain.” (Motion: Letterie)
OLD BUSINESS
The Town of Winthrop acquire by gifts, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise on such terms and conditions as the Town Council shall deem to be the better interest for the Town on the permanent and...
Motion by Councilor Belcher that the Town of Winthrop acquire by gifts, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise on such terms and conditions as the Town Council shall deem to be the better interest for the Town on the permanent and temporary easements on the parcels on land shown on the plans entitled Winthrop Revere St. Winthrop Mass Easement Plan dated March 27, 2023, be advised CHA, 141 Long Water Drive, Norwell, MA revised through this date as may be amended which plans will be put on file with the Town Clerk for public ways surfaces including but not limited for the construction alteration, maintenance improvement repair and/or replacement of roads or sidewalks, landscapeing, lighting and traffic signals and further to authorize the Town Manager to enter into all agreements and take all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out this vote and other acts authorized as written (This motion is for the easements only)
The minutes list Stephen Ruggiero as absent for this vote. The minutes list Richard Fucillo as absent for this vote. The minutes say only "Motion Passes", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher that the Town of Winthrop acquire by gifts, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise on such terms and conditions as the Town Council shall deem to be the better interest for the Town on the permanent and temporary easements on the parcels on land shown on the plans entitled Winthrop Revere St. Winthrop Mass Easement Plan dated March 27, 2023, be advised CHA, 141 Long Water Drive, Norwell, MA revised through this date as may be amended which plans will be put on file with the Town Clerk for public ways surfaces including but not limited for the construction alteration, maintenance improvement repair and/or replacement of roads or sidewalks, landscapeing, lighting and traffic signals and further to authorize the Town Manager to enter into all agreements and take all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out this vote and other acts authorized as written (This motion is for the easements only) 2nd by Councilor Munson ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Honan, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero, Councilor Fucillo Motion Passes.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Munson)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the National Grid- Plan # 30759231- Cottage Ave, with the conditions given by Director DPW Calla
Motion by Councilor Aiello to accept the National Grid- Plan # 30759231- Cottage Ave, with the conditions given by Director DPW Calla
The minutes list Stephen Ruggiero as absent for this vote. The minutes list Richard Fucillo as absent for this vote. The minutes say only "Motion Passes", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello to accept the National Grid- Plan # 30759231- Cottage Ave, with the conditions given by Director DPW Calla 2nd by Councilor Munson ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Honan, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero, Councilor Fucillo Motion Passes.” (Motion: Aiello, second: Munson)
On Committtee & Commissions with a Positive Recommendation to accept the Evaluations of Town Council Employees
Motion by the Appointment on Committtee & Commissions with a Positive Recommendation to accept the Evaluations of Town Council Employees
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Appointment on Committtee & Commissions with a Positive Recommendation to accept the Evaluations of Town Council Employees No 2nd Needed Passed Unanimously.”
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:24 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:24 PM 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Munson)
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