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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 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

MOMENT OF SILENCE
Marilyn Flanagan, Yvette Dans, & Rich Milano

Council President Calls to Order the Joint Meeting with the Winthrop School Committee

ROLL CALL-TOWN COUNCIL

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

ROLL CALL-SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Chair, Brian J. Perrin Chairman Present
Jennifer Powell, Vice Chair Present
Valentino Capobianco Present
Gus Martucci Present
Suzanne Swope Present

Motion by Valentino Capobianco to nominate Julie Barry for the School Committee Seat until the next regular town
election

2"4 by Jennifer Powell
ROLL CALL VOTE-TOWN COUNCIL

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

ROLL CALL VOTE-SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Chair, Brian J. Perrin Chairman Yes
Jennifer Powell, Vice Chair Yes
Valentino Capobianco Yes
Gus Martucci Yes
Suzanne Swope Yes

Passed Unanimously

Council President Requests if any other nominations-There are none
Council Presidents asks Julie Barry if she accepts nomination, which she does and thanks all for their support.

Motion by Councilor Christopher to close nominations
2™4 by Councilor Letterie
Passed Unanimously

Motion by Councilor Letterie to adjourn joint meeting at 7:10 PM
2"4 by Councilor DeMarco
Passed Unanimously

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2020 PAGE 1

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3. MINUTES
4.a Approve Minutes of February 18, 2020, as circulated
2-18-20 Minutes.docx

Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Approve .

2"4 by Councilor Rich Ferrino.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

6. PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Jean Maggio P4-Discusses the dog park and questions length of time to finalize the area
Gail Miller-Commends Norm Hyett on his work with the Conservation Committee

Karin Chavis P2-Discusses the lighting in the Town Hall Foyer and asks if can be investigated and fixed
Discusses the Public Safety Building and time frame

Chief Flanagan states fireworks will be on Sat. 4th of July

8. CORRESPONDENCE
Information from Norm Hyett on Wetland information

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Appointments, Commission & Committees-
Councilor DeMarco reports on the Agenda Items of this meeting:

Discusses the Committee Handbook and will still be reviewing. At this point the appointment of Ron Vecchia on the
Board of License is void.

Discusses that the Town Council President will not choose the Chair of Sub Committees.
Public Safety Committee-
Councilor Flockhart reports on the Agenda Items of the meeting-
Access road at the Fort Banks School-waiting on appointment to discuss with Governors Park
Discusses cross walk lights and requests this to be reviewed
Rules & Ordinance-
Councilor Christopher discusses the agenda item of the Town's Fee Schedule and it will be reviewed and
continued.
Miller Field Committee

Vice President Letterie reports on the field house 95% complete, window, bathroom partitions will be
completed over the next several weeks. Set for dedication on April 2, 2020....discussed a shed on golf course.
Thanks the Vocational students for all their work, they went over and beyond what was originally thought.

10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT

Budget Presentation on March 24th, 2020 may be done in a different format, depends on future of the Public Health
crisis as a State of Emergency has been issued by the State.

Turns the meeting over to Meredith Hurley of Public Safety to update on the COVID-19:
PLEASE SEE TOWN WEBSITE FOR CURRENT UPDATES

Councilor Christopher requests that in regards to the dispatch center, make sure all caution is being taken

Deep Clean of all buildings are beginning.

11. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Council President Boncore reports that Superintendent Howard is making list for remainder of school items as the
School Building Assistance Committee has been reorganized to meet on this subject.

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12. OLD BUSINESS

12.a Committee Handbook

Postponed
12.b Fort Bank Access Road

Postponed, until meeting with Governors Park scheduled
12.c Town Fee Schedule

Postpoined

13. NEW BUSINESS
13.a Reduce Town Speed Limit to 20 MPH

Motion by Councilor Rich Ferrino to Approve .

24 by Councilor Rob Demarco.

Voting Against: None

Motion by Vice President Letterie to Refer to TSAC

24 by Councilor Christopher

Discussion

Councilor Ferrino discusses that 20 MPH may be reducing too much, would like TSAC for their
recommendation.

Councilor Honan feels enforcement is key, it is what would reduce speeding.

Council President reflects that speed limit from Delby's corner down to Deer Island had been changed to 25
MPH, we cannot do on state road. We need state approval, need traffic study.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

13.¢ Appointment
Rich Cifuni - Brian Curley to School Building Assistance Committee

Motion by Councilor Rich Flockhart to Approve .
2"4 by Vice President Letterie

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer the following motions to the Finance Committee

13.d Town Council vote to authorize $40,663.00 for the lease/purchase and equipping of a new F-750 dump Truck for
Department of Public Works

MOTION.$40,663.F750.DPW.20.docx
13.e Town Council vote to authorize $42,214.00 for the lease/purchase and equipping of a new John Deere
544K Front End Loader for the Department of Public Works
MOTION.$42,214.JOHN DEER 544K.DPW.20.docx
13.g Town Council vote to authorize $26,225 for the lease/purchase and equipping of a new John Deere Backhoe
for the Department of Public Works
MOTION.$26,225.BACKHOE.DPW.20.docx

2"4 by Councilor Demarco

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

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Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee

13.f Town Council to vote to transfer $35,400 from the Special Revenue Fund #520/Technology Grant to fund the

second year of a three year software agreement with Open Gov.
MOTION.$35,400.OPEN GOV.20.docx

2™ by Councilor Christopher

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

14.

15.

16.

PUBLIC COMMENT.
None

PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS
Public Meeting 3-12-20, DeLeo Senior Center-Center Business District Infrastructure

Town Manager reports on items in French Square can potential be repursed and will have a managers
committee review this as if groups in town are interesed or town interested in restoration.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilor Jim Letterie to Adjourn at 8:08 pm

2"4 by Councilor Rob Demarco.
Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Hand Written Notes / Committee Openings Documents Roll Call

Log

Written Motions / Verbal Motions

Respectfully submitted,
Town Council Clerk
Denise Quist

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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
March 5, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: Lease Purchase FY20 Capital Plan —- Dump Truck
Motion ID: TCM20-029

Motion Details
Motion Type: Lease Purchase Authorization / Transfer from Special Revenue
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 03/05/20

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to authorize the lease/purchase and
equipping of a new F-750 Dump Truck with stainless steel loader for the Department of
Public Works for a term in excess of three years in accordance with the provisions of
G.L. c.44, §21C, and further, to transfer the sum of $40,663 from Sale of Town Property

(Fund 853) to fund the first-year payment of a 5-year lease/purchase agreement,
including all incidental and related costs.

3-10-20

Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee
24 by Councilor DeMarco

Passed Unanimously

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 7
March 5, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: Lease Purchase FY20 Capital Plan — Front End Loader
Motion ID: TCM20-029

Motion Details
Motion Type: Lease Purchase Authorization / Transfer from Special Revenue
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 03/05/20

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to authorize the lease/purchase and
equipping of a new John Deere 544K Front End Loader for the Department of Public
Works for a term in excess of three years in accordance with the provisions of G.L. ¢.44,
§21C, and further, to transfer the sum of $42,214 from Sale of Town Property (Fund 853)

to fund the first-year payment of a 5-year lease/purchase agreement, including all
incidental and related costs.

3-10-20

Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee
24 by Councilor DeMarco

Passed Unanimously

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 ;
March 5, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: Lease Purchase FY20 Capital Plan — 3CX Backhoe
Motion ID: TCM20-029

Mouton Details
Motion Type: Lease Purchase Authorization / Transfer from Special Revenue
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 03/05/20

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to authorize the lease/purchase and
equipping of a new John Deere 3CX Backhoe for the Department of Public Works for a
term in excess of three years in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.44, §21C, and
further, to transfer the sum of $26,225 from Sale of Town Property (Fund 853) to fund

the first-year payment of a 5-year lease/purchase agreement, including all incidental and
related costs.

3-10-20

Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee
2" by Councilor DeMarco

Passed Unanimously

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 7
February 13, 2020 Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: Continued Agreement Opengov Budgeting & Planning Software
Motion ID: TCM20-028

Moton Details
Motion Type: Transfer from Special Revenue
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 03/03/20

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to transfer $35,400 from the special
revenue fund #520 known as Technology Grant to account 0196052-588172 in order to
fund the second year of a three-year software agreement with Opengov for enhanced
budgeting and planning software; or taken any other action thereto.

Funding Details

Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
520 [Technology Grant $35,400 _|(0196052-588172 |GF Special Article $35,400

03/03/20 Technology Grant Fund Balance: $ 94,846.86
Amount Requested: $ 35.400.00
Grant Fund Balance after motion approved: $ 59,446.86

3-10-20

Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee
2"! by Councilor DeMarco

Passed Unanimously