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June 6, 2023
16 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Stephen Ruggiero, who is named in roll call votes and speaks or acts in the minutes at this meeting, so Stephen Ruggiero is counted present.
Present: Tracey Honan, Richard Fucillo, John Munson, Hannah Belcher, Joseph Aiello, Barbara Flockhart, James Letterie, Stephen Ruggiero
Absent: Rob DeMarco
Every vote, in order
Go into Ex. Session
Motion by Councilor Belcher to go into Ex. Session
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to go into Ex. Session 2nd by Councilor Fucillo Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Fucillo)
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes, May 16, 2023 as circulated
Motion by Councilor Belcher to Approval of Minutes, May 16, 2023 as circulated
Yes: Aiello, Belcher, Flockhart, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, MunsonAbstained: RuggieroThe minutes say Stephen Ruggiero abstained; everyone else present voted yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to Approval of Minutes, May 16, 2023 as circulated 2nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously-Vice President Ruggiero Abstained.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Aiello)
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Continue Public Hearing
Motion by Councilor Belcher to continue Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher to continue Public Hearing 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Munson)
OLD BUSINESS
Appropriate $49,860Retained Earnings/ Waterways Fund
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council appropriate $49,860Retained Earnings/ Waterways Fund
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco 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 appropriate $49,860Retained Earnings/ Waterways Fund No 2nd Needed Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Appropriate $5,824.08 Unpaid Bills Prior Year
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council appropriate $5,824.08 Unpaid Bills Prior Year
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 appropriate $5,824.08 Unpaid Bills Prior Year No 2nd Needed Passed Unanimously.”
Appropriate $43,800 Free Cash / Year End Close
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council appropriate $43,800 Free Cash / Year End Close
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco 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 appropriate $43,800 Free Cash / Year End Close No 2nd Needed Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Transfer $164.05 Scholarship Closeout
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council transfer $164.05 Scholarship Closeout
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 transfer $164.05 Scholarship Closeout No 2nd Needed Passed Unanimously.”
Appropriate $500,000 Water/Sewer Retained Earnings / Stabilization Fund
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council appropriate $500,000 Water/Sewer Retained Earnings / Stabilization Fund
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco 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 appropriate $500,000 Water/Sewer Retained Earnings / Stabilization Fund No 2nd Needed Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Appropriate $62,619 Capital Stabilization / Police Vehicles Capital Project
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council appropriate $62,619 Capital Stabilization / Police Vehicles Capital Project
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco 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 appropriate $62,619 Capital Stabilization / Police Vehicles Capital Project No 2nd Needed Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Modify the General Fund Budgets/ close FY23 ($286,492.53)
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council vote to modify the General Fund Budgets/ close FY23 ($286,492.53)
The roll call lists Rob DeMarco 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 modify the General Fund Budgets/ close FY23 ($286,492.53) Yes: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, , Councilor Aiello, Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes.”
Keep Town Council meetings at 7:00 PM
All in favor of keeping the Town Council Meetings at 7:00 PM
The minutes say only "Passed", with no count and no names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“All in favor of keeping the Town Council Meetings at 7:00 PM Passed.”
Change Town Council meetings to 6:00 PM
All in favor of changing Town Council Meeting to 6:00 PM
The minutes say only "Passed -Town Council President Letterie", with no count and no names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“All in favor of changing Town Council Meeting to 6:00 PM Passed -Town Council President Letterie.”
NEW BUSINESS
Accepts the appointment made by Town Council President of Denise Quist to the Disability Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion by Councilor Aiello that the Town Council accepts the appointment made by Town Council President of Denise Quist to the Disability Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello that the Town Council accepts the appointment made by Town Council President of Denise Quist to the Disability Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2024 2nd by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Aiello, second: Belcher)
Accepts the appointment made by the Town Council President of John Morgan to the Disability Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion by Councilor Belcher that the Town Council accepts the appointment made by the Town Council President of John Morgan to the Disability Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Belcher that the Town Council accepts the appointment made by the Town Council President of John Morgan to the Disability Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2026 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Munson)
Waive Rule 2A -Town Council June Meetings (13th & 27th ) and one meeting in July on the 18th
Motion by Councilor Fucillo that the Town Council Waive Rule 2A -Town Council June Meetings (13th & 27th ) and one meeting in July on the 18th
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fucillo that the Town Council Waive Rule 2A -Town Council June Meetings (13th & 27th ) and one meeting in July on the 18th 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Fucillo, second: Munson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:45 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:45 PM 2nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Belcher, second: Munson)
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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