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September 19, 2023
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Approval of Minutes September 5, 2023, as circulated
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to Approval of Minutes September 5, 2023, as circulated
The minutes say only "Passed", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to Approval of Minutes September 5, 2023, as circulated 2nd by Councilor Belcher Abstention-Councilor Aiello Passed.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Belcher)
OLD BUSINESS
Approve the petition of National Grid No. #30498022 with the amendment of Infra-Red being used and they will not be adding a new pole
Motion by the Public Safety Committee to approve the petition of National Grid No. #30498022 with the amendment of Infra-Red being used and they will not be adding a new pole.
The motion came from a council committee, so no mover or seconder is named.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Public Safety Committee to approve the petition of National Grid No. #30498022 with the amendment of Infra-Red being used and they will not be adding a new pole. No 2nd Needed Passed Unanimously.”
Place on the November 7, 2023 Local Election Ballot the following Questions in reference to the Winthrop Charter Amendments offered by the Ordinance Review Committee and
Motion that the Town Council vote to place on the November 7, 2023 Local Election Ballot the following Questions in reference to the Winthrop Charter Amendments offered by the Ordinance Review Committee and
The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion that the Town Council vote to place on the November 7, 2023 Local Election Ballot the following Questions in reference to the Winthrop Charter Amendments offered by the Ordinance Review Committee and approved by the Town Council: Recommendation No. 2: Should the Abandonment language in Section 2-1(d) be changed from missing more than half of the meetings over a one-year period to either: (1) three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the full council, or (2) by failing to appear at 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the full council over a three-month period? Recommendation No. 5A: Should the Charter be amended to add a provision that will allow for the recall of an elected official through a citizen's initiative? Recommendation No. 6: Should the Charter be amended to include that, if there is a dispute between this Charter and Council Rules, Charter is binding. Recommendation No. 9: Should the Charter Section 7-8 be amended changing the time for which the Town Council may adopt the budget 'from a 45-day following the date that the proposed budget was received' to 'not less than 15 days prior to the start of the fiscal year.' ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, , Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
The Winthrop Town Council directs for the administration of an election on November 7, 2023 language below: Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Proposed Fire Station Shall the Town of Winthrop be...
Motion: That the Winthrop Town Council directs for the administration of an election on November 7, 2023 language below: Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Proposed Fire Station Shall the Town of Winthrop be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so- called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay the costs of acquiring property and the construction of a new Fire Station Building to be located at 210-224 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, including the payment of costs related to studying, planning and designing the project, demolishing existing buildings, equipping and furnishing the building, making site improvements, and all other costs incidental and related thereto?
The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the Winthrop Town Council directs for the administration of an election on November 7, 2023 language below: Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Proposed Fire Station Shall the Town of Winthrop be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so- called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay the costs of acquiring property and the construction of a new Fire Station Building to be located at 210-224 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, including the payment of costs related to studying, planning and designing the project, demolishing existing buildings, equipping and furnishing the building, making site improvements, and all other costs incidental and related thereto? ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, , Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
Amend the funds of the main motion to be increased to $67,000 for the purpose of adding lighting to the project
Motion by Councilor Aiello to amend the funds of the main motion to be increased to $67,000 for the purpose of adding lighting to the project
The roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Aiello to amend the funds of the main motion to be increased to $67,000 for the purpose of adding lighting to the project 2nd by Councilor Belcher ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, , Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.” (Motion: Aiello, second: Belcher)
Amend the amended main motion by Councilor DeMarco to transfer $116,000 from the capital stabilization fund to pay for the replacement of the stairs in the public way connecting Hermon St. and...
Motion by Councilor DeMarco to amend the amended main motion by Councilor DeMarco to transfer $116,000 from the capital stabilization fund to pay for the replacement of the stairs in the public way connecting Hermon St. and Walden St. as well as the Quincy path, connecting Quincy and Revere St.
Yes: DeMarcoNo: Aiello, Belcher, Flockhart, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, MunsonThe roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor DeMarco to amend the amended main motion by Councilor DeMarco to transfer $116,000 from the capital stabilization fund to pay for the replacement of the stairs in the public way connecting Hermon St. and Walden St. as well as the Quincy path, connecting Quincy and Revere St. 2nd by Councilor Flockhart Discussion Councilor Aiello would prefer that the Town Council consider this when the Capital Plan is allocated in November. ROLL CALL No: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart Councilor Aiello, President Letterie Yes: Councilor DeMarco, Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion as Amended Does Not Pass.” (Motion: DeMarco, second: Flockhart)
Transfer $67,000 to replace the Hermon Street-Walden Street stairs with lighting (main motion as amended)
Main Motion as amended Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to transfer $67,000 from the Group Insurance Town line/Special Article line, to pay the replacement of the stairs in the public way connecting Hermon Street and Walden Street along with lighting.
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
“Main Motion as amended Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to transfer $67,000 from the Group Insurance Town line/Special Article line, to pay the replacement of the stairs in the public way connecting Hermon Street and Walden Street along with lighting. No 2nd Needed ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, , Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, President Letterie Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.”
NEW BUSINESS
As he reads proclamation into the record that from Oct. 2-Oct 13th , 2023 the Italian Flag will be flown. Amendment by Councilor DeMarco to recognize our Jewish citizens in the month of September...
Motion by Town Council President as he reads proclamation into the record that from Oct. 2-Oct 13th , 2023 the Italian Flag will be flown. Amendment by Councilor DeMarco to recognize our Jewish citizens in the month of September Town Council President points out that amendments to a proclamation are not allowed. Councilor Aiello believes Indigenous Peoples day is Oct 9th and would want to this recognized, but it cannot with this present proclamation. Council President reiterates proclamations cannot be amended but a Councilor can add a proclamation to the next agenda for what they would like to be honored.
Yes: Belcher, DeMarco, Flockhart, Fucillo, Honan, Letterie, MunsonNo: AielloThe roll call lists Stephen Ruggiero as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Town Council President as he reads proclamation into the record that from Oct. 2-Oct 13th , 2023 the Italian Flag will be flown. Amendment by Councilor DeMarco to recognize our Jewish citizens in the month of September Town Council President points out that amendments to a proclamation are not allowed. Councilor Aiello believes Indigenous Peoples day is Oct 9th and would want to this recognized, but it cannot with this present proclamation. Council President reiterates proclamations cannot be amended but a Councilor can add a proclamation to the next agenda for what they would like to be honored. ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson, Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco, Councilor Flockhart, , President Letterie No: Councilor Aiello Absent: Vice President Ruggiero Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie)
Appoint Brian Perrin to the Board of Assessors
Motion by the Town Council President to appoint Brian Perrin to the Board of Assessors
The minutes say only "Motion Passes", with no count and no names.
From the minutes
“Motion by the Town Council President to appoint Brian Perrin to the Board of Assessors Motion Passes.” (Motion: Letterie)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn by Councilor Aiello to adjourn at 8:55 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Councilor Aiello to adjourn at 8:55 PM 2nd by Council Vice President Munson Passed Unanimously.” (Motion: Aiello, 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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