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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Under the Rules and Procedures of the Winthrop Town Council, Council President Boncore called the Town
Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Harvey Hearing Room

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilor LoConte

CALL TO ORDER
Councilor Ferrino Present
Councilor LoConte Present
Councilor Flockhart Present
Councilor DeMarco Present
Councilor Ruggiero Present
Councilor Honan Present
Councilor Christopher Present
Council Vice President Letterie- Present
Council President Boncore Present

MINUTES

Motion by Councilor Tare Honan to Approve as Amended
2™ by Councilor Barbara Flockhart ;
Discussion, Councilor Flockhart has grammatical errors to be corrected.

Motion Passed: 8 - 0

Voting For: Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Rich Ferrino,
President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor
Stephen Ruggiero

Voting Against: None

GENERAL INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATIONS
SSM AION & RECOMMENDATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Opened
6.a) Town Council appropriate the sum of $690,00 to pay cost of replacing lead water
service lines
Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee
No Public Comment
Public Hearing Closed

Public Hearing Opened

Town Council appropriate the sum of $609,750 to pay costs of upgrading and replacing existing
sewer lines on Palmyra St. & Crescent St

Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee

No Public Comment

Public Hearing Closed

Public Hearing Opened

Town Council appropriate the sum of $298,500 to pay costs of a sewer infiltration and inflow
assessment study

Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee

No Public Comment

Public Hearing Closed

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Public Hearing Opened
Town Council appropriate the sum of $298,500 to pay costs of a sewer infiltration and inflow
assessment study

Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee
No Public Comment
Public Hearing Closed

Public Hearing Opened

Town Council transfer $24,316.80 from Fund 727 RRAP Rideshare

Town Manager dicusses a Bike infrastructure. Not a lane, bike share road, explore different options
Councilor Honan asks Town Manager to consider who is on foot and bikes, mainly our kids. Would
like to see enhance public safety markings now.

Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee

No Public Comment

Public Hearing Closed

Public Hearing Opened

Amend Ordinance 5.28.060 License and Conditions for Vehicles
Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee

No Public Comment

Public Hearing Closed

PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Bracy (P1)-Discusses the Committee Handbook and he is concerned that any changes this will

affect the Town Charter, he requests the citizens of Town and the Town Boards to review this
handbook prior to a vote.

Karin Chavis (P2) Several questions asked 1-17-20 -Funding from New Middle High School, was
answered. Still not happy with Ferry, not looking at was the budget is. What do they have now, not
what will be anticipated? Is there money to manage Ferry this year? Requests information on the
Public safety building, what is happening with this project and renovations of Police Station?

These issues must be discussed, it should be communicated better with the public.

President Boncore states that there have been (4) alternaive sites to be reviewed with pros and cons of
each site. There is future meeting to review these plans. Main issue is the funding. It will take a debt
exclusion. Town Manager discusses that these studies will be reviewed publicly once review is
complete.

Marc Chapdelaine Chair of License Board(P4)-Sent an email to the Town Council, President Boncore
requests this be included in the minutes. Mr. Chapdelaine concerns are on the committee handbook.
He believes each board should see a copy prior to any votes. Give each committee an opportunity,

prior to Town Council vote, as no boards have had an Opportunity to review and give constructive
feedback.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mare Chapdelaine-Email in reference to the Committee Handbook

Norman Hyett sent resignation letter from the Conservation Committee. Councilor President would
like a citation done for Norman's dedication to this committee and the town.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee:

Councilor Letterie reports on meeting and agenda items and will be discussed at the Public Hearing
which all came out with Positive Recommendations.

Miller Field Committee

Councilor Letterie reports field house project on time and beleives an April 2, 2020 dedication

of the building will take place. Scheduling a meeting next week to work with Gold Clubb on a
shed replacement.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020

11.

12.

Rules & Ordinance

Councilor Christopher discusses the Taxi License Ordinance of the ages of the vehicles and that
surrouhding communites do not have these types of regulations and Uber and Lyft allow much older
vehicles.

Rules & Ordinance will remove the age of 4 years out of the ordinance with a positive recommendaiton.

Appointment Commissions & Committees

Councilor DeMarco discusses the Committee Handbook and the Town Council employee evaluation
forms. Committee is reviewing these evaluations as to release to the Town Council employees for
review as soon as possible.

Committee Handbook was passed 3-1 with amendments included from the previous handbook by the
Town Clerk along with the newer one supplied from our HR. Department.

10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Please review Town Managers Report Attached.

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Council President Boncore attended his 2nd meeting School Committee Meeting, it was very
informative. A letter was received from the New England Assoc. of School and Colleges, which
reports that after a visit to Winthrop Schools, accreditation will continue. This Committee will return
in 2021 to do their 10-year annual report. One note was to Hire a Library Media Specialist for the
Middle High School

Cummings School playground approved, and construction will begin in May. Hopefully will open

at least two weeks before school ends.

OLD BUSINESS

12.a Town Council appropriate the sum of $690,000 to pay cost of replacing lead water service lines

MOTION. $690,000 REPLACE LEAD WATER LINES.20.docx
Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive
Recommendation.
Motion Passed: 9 - 0
Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher,
Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick
LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero
Voting Against: None

12.b Town Council appropriate the sum of $609,750 to pay costs of upgrading and replacing existing

sewer lines on Palmyra St. & Crescent St.

MOTION. $609,750. WATER.SEWER.PALMYRA.CRESECENT.ST.20.docx

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive
Recommendation.
Motion Passed: 9 - 0
Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher,
Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick
LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero
Voting Against: None

12.c Town Council appropriate the sum of $298,500 to pay costs of a sewer infiltration and inflow
assessment study.
MOTION. $298,500.SEWER INFILTRATION.STUDY ASSESSMENT.20.docx

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive
Recommendation.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher.
Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick
LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero

Voting Against: None

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12.d Town Council transfer $24,316.80 from Fund 727 RRAP
Rideshare MOTION.$24,3 1 6.80.UBER.FY.20.docx

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive
Recommendation.
Motion Passed: 9 - 0
Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher,
Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick
LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero
Voting Against: None

12.e Amend Ordinance 5.28.060 License and Conditions for
Vehicles
MOTION.ORDINANCE. VEHICLES.5.28.060.docx

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve Motion approved by the Rules & Ordinance
Committee with a Positive Recommendation.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher.
Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick
LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero

Voting Against: None

12.f Town Council Employee Evaluations
Sub Committee reviewing evaluations for Town Council Employees
12.g Committee Handbook
Councilor DeMarco thinks that the committees should see this prior to any Town Council vote.

Council President stated that two different books were dispersed for review and both were combined
for final approval.

Councilor DeMarco referred to both books for review and final amendments.

Councilor Letterie requests more time as he would like to review both

Motion by Councilor Peter Christopher to Table.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

Voting For: Councilor Barbara F lockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher,
Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick
LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero Voting Against: None

12.h School Building Assistance Committee Re-Appointments
MOTION.APPOINTMENT.SBAC.2020.doc
Motion by President Philip Boncore to Approve Motion to appoint the following to the School
Building Assistance Committee
(Please see attached motion)
Motion Passed: 9 - 0
Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter
Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore,
Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero Voting
Against: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.a Town Fee Schedule
FEE SCHEDULE 5-21-13.pdf

Motion by President Philip Boncore to Council President Boncore refers motion to the Rules
& Ordinance Committee.

Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter
Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore,
Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero Voting
Against: None

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14.

15.

16.

13.b Fort Bank Access Road Update

Motion by President Philip Boncore to Council President Boncore refers motion to the Public
Safety Committee

Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter
Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore,
Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero Voting
Against: None

13.c Discuss re-scheduling Town Council Meeting March 3, 2020 (2020 Massachusetts primary)

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve Suspend Town Council rules and schedule

March meetings for March 10th and March 24th also March 24th being the Spring Forum.
2"! by Councilor Barbara Flockhart.

Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor Peter
Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino, President Philip Boncore,
Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen Ruggiero Voting
Against: None

PUBLIC COMMENT
None

PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS

15.a -Open Seat for the School Committee-Interested parties, please submit resume and/or
application to the Town Council & School Committee for review by February 27, 2020.

-Open Seat(s) for the Transportation Advisory Committee

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to 8:03.

2"! by Councilor Rob Demarco. Voting For: Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob
Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Rich Ferrino,
President Philip Boncore, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Jim Letterie, Councilor Stephen
Ruggiero Voting Against: None

A DVD of this meeting is available from WCAT / www.youtube.com
Public Documents used in the meeting are available at Town Managers Office.
Documents Used in this Meeting:

Handwritten Notes / Committee Openings Documents

Roll Call Log

Written Motions / Verbal Motions

Respectfully submitted,
Town Council Clerk
Denise Quist

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077

Town Manager Report

Town Council Meeting
February 18, 2020

e Win2030
© The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is going to work with the Town of
Winthrop on the Win2030 visioning document. As noted in the Town Manager’s FY20
Budget Message, the municipal government needs a clearer vision of the direction that
the community would like to go. A team from MAPC will be touring the Town on
Monday afternoon and a Manager’s Advisory Committee will begin to meet in March.
Public meetings will follow. .
o We will begin to push out communications updates from my office accordingly. Follow
#Win2030 for the most up to date information.
¢ Center Business District Infrastructure Project
© Work on this project will begin in April. This will be a nine-phase project, with the first
phase focusing on French Square.
o The Town is meeting with the contractor for the project on Tuesday to discuss:
" The timeline of the phases of the project.
" The public meeting to be held in March.
"The chain of communications surrounding the project.
oO We will begin to push out communications updates from my office accordingly. Follow
#WinCenterBusinessDistrict for the most up to date information.
¢ Middle School Redevelopment
© The Town is going to contract the services of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) to help
facilitate the rezoning and initial bid process for the former Middle School Site.
© VHB will work with KP Law (formerly known as Kopelman and Paige) through the
process. The firm will be available throughout the process for the Joint Subcommittee,
Town Council, and Planning Board.
© There will be two public meetings on the topic of zoning, so that there can be robust
public discussion.
o We will begin to push out communications updates from my office accordingly. Follow
#WinMSFuture for the most up to date information.
e Tafts Avenue and Shirley Intersection
o Currently in the permitting process for the redesign. Intersection has been through
engineering. MWRA will provide a timeline for the March 3 meeting.

Additional Items

Oo

Anna Freedman will now be filling the role of Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Town
Manager. Ms. Freeman will assume all the responsibilities of the Town Manager when I
am unavailable to do so.

Budget Presentation on Marcha".

Winthrop Zero Waste Manager’s Committee (also noted in the FY20 Budget Message)
has produced a draft report that my office is currently reviewing. Final version of the
report should be available in March.

Town Council will participate in an offsite training session on February 29",

Town is currently researching a maintenance facility for the Winthrop Golf Course.
The outstanding request for a dog park is also being researched. Costs and engineering
are being pursued. Currently trying to secure a funding source.

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458

Austin Faison
Town Manager

Town Council Motion

February 4, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: Contract 7 — Lead Line Replacement Project
Motion ID: TCM20-026
Amount: $690,000
Funding Source: MWRA Lead Loan Program (10-Year, Zero Interest)

Motion Details
Motion Type: Borrowing Authorization
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 2/04/2020

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Winthrop Town Council adopt the following order:
ORDERED: That the Town appropriates the sum of SIX HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($690,000) 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

accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount,

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
MWRA BORROWING $690,000 New- Water/Sewer Contract 7 — Lead Line $690,000
Replacement Project
2-4-20

Motion by President Philip Boncore to refer this motion to the Finance Committee.
Motion Passed

2-18-20

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation
No 2™ Needed

ROLL CALL

Councilor Ruggiero Yes
Councilor Flockhart Yes
Councilor DeMarco- Yes
Councilor Christopher Yes
Councilor Honan Yes
Councilor LoConte Yes
Councilor Ferrino- Yes
Council Vice President Letterie- Yes
Council President Vecchia- Yes

Motion Passes 9-0

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458

Austin Faison

Town Manager
Town Council Motion
February 4, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020
Motion Summary
Title: Palmyra Street and Crescent Street Sewer Improvement Project
Motion ID: TCM20-026
Amount: $609,750
Funding Source: MWRA Inflow/Infiltration Loan Program (75% grant / 25% loan)
Motion Details
Motion Type: Borrowing Authorization
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 2/04/2020
Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Winthrop Town Council adopt the following order:
ORDERED: That the Town appropriates the sum of SIX HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($609,750) to pay costs of upgrading and replacing existing sewer mains
on Palmyra Street and Crescent Street, 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, §8( 14), 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; that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this
project; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any
such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the
payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount
authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.

Funding Details

Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
MWRA BORROWING $609,750 New- Water/Sewer |Palmyra/Crescent Streets 609,750
Sewer Improvement
Project
2-4-20
Motion by President Philip Boncore to refer this motion to the Finance Committee.
Motion Passed
2-18-20
Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation
No 2"! Needed
ROLL CALL
Councilor Ruggiero Yes
Councilor Flockhart Yes
Councilor DeMarco- Yes
Councilor Christopher Yes
Councilor Honan Yes
Councilor LoConte Yes
Councilor Ferrino- Yes
Council Vice President Letterie- Yes
Council President Vecchia- Yes

Motion Passes 9-0

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458

Austin Faison
Town Manager
Town Council Motion
February 4, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: MWRA — Phase 2 — SSES Sewer I/I Assessment Study
Motion ID: TCM20-025
Amount: $298,500
Funding Source: MWRA Inflow/Infiltration Loan Program (75% grant/25% loan)

Motion Details
Motion Type: Borrowing Authorization
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 2/04/2020

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Winthrop Town Council adopt the following order:
ORDERED: That the Town appropriates the sum of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($298,500) to pay costs of a sewer system infiltration and
inflow assessment study, including engineering services and surveys and all other 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. .44, §7(7), 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
Tespect 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; that the Town Manager is authorized to take any other action
necessary to carry out this project; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such
bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with M.G.L.
c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.

Funding Details

Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
MWRA BORROWING $298,500 New- Water/Sewer [Phase 2— SSES $298,500
lInflow/Infiltration
Assessment Study

2-4-20
Motion by President Philip Boncore to refer this motion to the Finance Committee.
Motion Passed

2-18-20

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation
No 2" Needed

ROLL CALL

Councilor Ruggiero Yes
Councilor Flockhart Yes
Councilor DeMarco- Yes
Councilor Christopher Yes
Councilor Honan Yes
Councilor LoConte Yes
Councilor Ferrino- Yes
Council Vice President Letterie- Yes
Council President Vecchia- Yes

Motion Passes 9-0

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-

846-5458
Austin Faison
Town Manager
Town Council Motion

January 30, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary

Title: FY20 TNC Mitigation/Pavement Improvements
Motion ID: TCM20-022
Amount: $24,316.80

Funding Source: Fund 727 RRAP Rideshare

Mouton Details

Motion Type: Transfer
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: December 12, 2019

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council Transfer $24,316.80 from Fund 727 “RRAP
Rideshare” to General Fund Special Article #0196058-5881XX FY20 TNC
Mitigation/Pavement Improvements; or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
727 RRAP Rideshare $24,316.80  |0196058-5881XX  |FY20 TNC 824,316.80
Mitigation/Pavement
Improvements.
2-4-20

Motion by President Philip Boncore to refer this motion to the Finance Committee.
Motion Passed

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1742

MOTION

Submitted By: President Boncore Date: 1-30-20

TEXT OF MOTION

Motion: That the Town Council vote to amend Town Ordinance 5.28.060 “Licensed Condition for
Vehicles” and Amend Section A to include:

“All Vehicles must pass inspection by police department as to the condition of such vehicle”

And Delete Section B in it’s entirety

2-4-20
Motion by President Philip Boncore to refer this motion to the Appointments, Commission &

Committees.
Motion Passed

2-18-20

Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to adopt amendment to Ordinance 5.28.060
No 2™ Needed

Passed Unanimously

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458

MOTION

Submitted by: Philip Boncore, Town Council President Date: 2-13-20

TEXT OF MOTION

MOTION: That the Town Council accept the re-appointments made by Town Council
President Boncore to appoint the following to the School Building Assistance
Committee:

David Dockendorf-Citizen

Mary Lou Osborne-Citizen

Vinny Crossman- Citizen

Dave Girard- Citizen

Karin Chavis-Citizen

Barbara Flavin-Citizen

Bob DiMento-Citizen

Paul Giella-Citizen

Richard Lawton-Citizen

Monica Ford-Treasurer

Jim Letterie-Town Council

Matt Crombie-HS Principal

Gus Martucci- School Committee
Michal Filipko-School Facilities Manager
Lisa Howard-Superintendent

Anna Freedman-CFO

Austin Faison-Town Manager

Phil Boncore-Town Council President

2-18-20

Motion by Council President Boncore
24 by Councilor Flockhart

Passed Unanimously

Denise Quist

From: Marc E. Chapdelaine <marc@chapdelainelaw.com>

Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 3:39 PM

To: ‘Rich Ackerman’; Denise Quist

Ce: Denise Quist - Council Clerk; ‘Joe Clark’; John Goodwin; ‘Marc Chapdelaine’; ‘Nick Bracy’;
Steve Rogers; Ron Vecchia

Subject: RE: 2-3-20 Meeting

Denise:

!am following up on Rich’s email from last week. Has there been any decision made? Has a legal opinion been received
yet regarding the interpretation of the Town Charter as it pertains to appointment of a chair?

Also, | see that on tonight's TC agenda there is a Committee Handbook under Old Business. Has the proposed
Committee Handbook been distributed to the various Boards for comment? (I have not received it.)

! would welcome an opportunity to review the proposed Committee Handbook prior to tonight’s meeting. Even without
having the opportunity to see the contents of the proposed language, | am concerned that the document will serve as an
amendment or revision to the Town Charter, which would require adherence to the Article LXXXIX of the
Commonwealth’s Constitution. https://www.mma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/articleg9 O.pdf

That being said, | do not believe that the Town Council can proceed procedurally without first publishing the proposed
Committee Handbook. Further, given that the proposed change likely relates to the ‘composition, mode of election or
appointment, or terms of the legislative body’, the procedure for revision would be required to follow Article 2, §3 (A
petition signed by 15% of the registered voters...), rather than simply a 2/3" vote of the council.

! look forward to hearing from you.

-Marc

Marc E. Chapdelaine
Chapdelaine Law Office, PC
325 Central Street

Saugus, Massachusetts 01906
[removed]

From: Rich Ackerman <[removed]>

Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:01 PM

To: Denise Quist <dquist@town.winthrop.ma.us>

Ce: Denise Quist - Council Clerk <councilclerk@town.winthrop.ma.us>; Joe Clark <[removed]>; John
Goodwin <jgoodwin@town.winthrop.ma.us>; Marc Chapdelaine <marc@chapdelainelaw.com>; Nick Bracy
<[removed]>; Steve Rogers <srogers@town.winthrop.ma.us>; Ron Vecchia
<rvecchia@town.winthrop.ma.us>

Subject: Re: 2-3-20 Meeting

Afternoon all,