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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 7, 2020

Under the Rules and Procedures of the Winthrop Town Council, Council President Boncore called the Remote
Participation Town Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM

Notifies Public that all involved in this meeting are from a remote setting.

Notifies Public of email address https://www.town.winthrop.ma.us or phone 646-558-8656 for any questions
concerning this meeting Zoom ID #83933088477

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilor Ruggiero

ROLL CALL

Councilor Ruggiero Present-Remote
Councilor Flockhart Present-Remote
Councilor DeMarco Present-Remote
Councilor Christopher Present-Remote
Councilor Honan Present-Remote
Councilor LoConte Present-Remote
Councilor Ferrino Present-Remote
Council Vice President Letterie- Present-Remote
Council President Boncore Present-Remote
MINUTES

Motion Vice to approve minutes of 6-16-20 Town Council Meeting as amended

2™4 by Councilor DeMarco

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

GENERAL INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATIONS

President Boncore discusses the 4" of July and the people on Yirrell Beach not social distancing and reminds all
we are still in a pandemic and face masks should be worn. Since May 28" we have had 20 new cases. Also, on
the 4" of July, there were several fireworks that were done, and this is illegal in our town.

Town Manager Faison discusses a couple of items ...still ina public health emergency, there are troubling
numbers on other states that are opening, and this is happening in Winthrop. We are not ina position that we can
open the Library or DeLeo Senior Center. The buildings are not built out to being entirely safe and there is
limited staff. We are still months away from increasing staffing inside buildings. Discussions with unions and
have determined that furloughs will be discussed. These buildings are not closing on any permanently basis, this
is temporary. Not sure of date they will be opened but we hope it is sooner than later. We have ability to recall
staff when needed and when safety ready. Tried to respond to every email on these topics and apologizes if any
were missed.

PUBLIC HEARING

Town Council vote modify the General Fund Budgets to facilitate the June 30, 2020 closing of the FY2020
Public Hearing Opened
Discussion of Funding
Public Hearing Closed

CORRESPONDENCE
There are several pieces of correspondence that will be addressed in the records of the minutes (See copy)

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PUBLIC COMMENT

Karin Chavis (P2)-Discusses the Ferry and how many passengers used it? Comments that masks should be used
inside and outside, and the Captain is responsible to enforce this. Also, the cleaning of the Ferry.

Town Manager Faison will get this information and report.

Katrina Donovan-Feels that if restaurants open why isn’t the library open? There is work that needs to be done
and there is no way this work can be done with the current staff. Asking for a plan on the re-opening.

Rich Allen- President of the Winthrop Staff Association, presents a petition about the Library closing and
discusses the meetings of the furloughs. Union meeting information should not be discussed in public.
Discusses that other matters could be addressed for the workers that have been furloughed.

Mikayla (P5)-Received excellent correspondence from the Town Manager and discusses the library and it’s

closing, requests this to be re-considered as other libraries are offering more services than Winthrop. Requests our
Town Manager to review this.

Donna Segretti Reilly-Discusses the need for a Human Rights Committee and supports our town to form a
committee.

President Boncore reiterates that this committee will be sent for review to the Rules & Ordinance.

Suzanne Leonard-Thanks all for acknowledging her emails. Discusses the opening of the Library and certain
things can be open as with neighboring towns. Supports a Human Rights Committee

Susan Martucci-Discusses the library and get behind all that supporters.

Steve Dalton-Requests to ask a question. Since Library is not a revenue source for the town how is affordability
effecting the library opening?

Town Manager Faison replies as to budget meetings and decreased revenues in local receipts and other revenue
lines that are going to be impacted in FY21 have affected all funding.

Town Manager reiterates that he has emailed Mr. Dalton with answers to his questions.

Julia Wallerce-Echo all that have commented about the Library and thanks Town Manager Faison for addressing
as best as he can. Very happy about the Human Rights Committee will soon have appointees.

Robert Carroll-Comments on list of libraries that are open and provide curbside. Asks that this can also be done

for the Winthrop Library very soon. There are people that need this library and books to help them through this
time in our lives.

Minal Kahn-Comments that she is a minority of the town and supports her rights for the Human Rights
Commission.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9a Finance Committee
Vice President Letterie reports on the meeting and outcome of information
Discussed. Will continue budget discussions and discussed the new insurer
for the town.

9b Public Safety Committee & Transportation
Councilor Flockhart discusses the meeting and amendments to the original
motions of this Point Shirley Parking Pilot. Parking will not be restricted upon
wall at Yirrell beach, town wide restriction after wall and not on Saturday &

Sunday during church and will have placards for Point Shirley Association
during any events.

9e Rules & Ordinance and Economic Development

Councilor Honan discusses the community workshop on July 14" to discuss the
Middle School Zoning

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9d Ordinance Review Committee
Councilor Ruggiero discusses the Charter Review and Review of the Town

Ordinances, the committee will begin with the Charter. Also discussed feedback
from community.

TOWN MANAGER REPORT

Thanks the community for their interest I the Library and the Council on Aging. Circling back on the
Ordinance Review Committee. The town was selected for a community compact plan for a grant of
$18,000 with the Collins Center. We may be setting up practice for the state of charter and ordinance
reviews.

Discusses the zoning of Middle School and hoping the progress of this decision comes sooner or later and
be able to put out bids for these sites.

Thanks his staff for helping out during these times and the community continue social distance. Literature
will be distributed for rules of open spaces during this COVID time, safety is the utmost importance.

Public Safety Director Meredith Hurley gives and update. The state has moved into Phase III.
(See Governors Information)

Our state is the only state with decreasing numbers, we must continue to follow the guidelines.
Discusses new insurance policy and extended solid waste contract. Discussion to follow.

Multiple people commenting on signage for temporary parking in French Sq. Signs should be available
next week.

Looking for grant from state about safety.

Councilor Ferrino discusses the Middle School discussion meetings and believed that VHB was to
establish zoning and information on Article 97. Would like him to be prepared for these questions to be
answered at the July 14" community meeting.

Town Manager replies that VHB is a planning company and were solely tasked with helping sub
committees and community with zoning.

Requests K&P be available at this community meeting.
Councilor DeMarco requests that Article 97 & Property lines be reviewed.
Vice President Letterie feels that Library should at least be open for outside services.

When will Miller Field be open for public use? It will be open during early hours very soon.
Discusses concerns with the CBD construction and requests these concerns to be addressed.

Councilor Christopher requests that our budget represents the values of the Library and Council on Aging
in our community.

Congratulations to Councilor Christopher on his new baby boy this week.

Councilor Flockhart echo’s on behalf of all that have spoken on the library and the COA and asks that
outside drop off and pick-up be available.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT
No meeting but Superintendent is working diligently on opening the schools.

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OLD BUSINESS
12a Polling Locations

Town Clerk Vitale discusses the polling locations and the future of the elections.
(see memo from Town Clerk)
Vice President Letterie requests Town Clerk to discuss the elections and state polling information.
Town Clerk Vitale discusses the State information and the impact that this will have on her office
and the community. (Information available on all voting information at the Town Clerks website)
Discussion continues that CARES ACT funds will be available for funding to help with a
dedicated space to handle all the ballots that will come in through the mail.
Discussion continues to polling locations changing?

Motion by Vice President Letterie that all current polling locations remain in their same locations
2"¢ by Councilor Flockhart

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote modify
The General Fund Budgets to facilitate the June 30, 2020 closing of the FY2020 Fiscal Year....

(See Attached Motion)

No 2™4 Needed

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Motion by the Public Safety Committee that the Town Council amend Chapter 10.40 of the Town
Ordinances by adding the section below...... (See motion in it’s entirety attached)

No 2™ Needed

Discussion

Traffic Officer Mike Diluiso explains all private ways were not included.

Chief Delehanty will keep reports on this progress.

Councilor LoConte is very pleased with this motion and program.

Signage for visitors and community to know where to park will be made available.

Vice President feels that this is excluding people from visiting Winthrop especially at this point of asking
all to be as inclusive as possible.

Councilor DeMarco agrees that we want to be a welcoming community.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by Councilor President Boncore to appoint Councilor Ferrino in place of Councilor Honan on the
Ordinance Review Committee

2"4 Councilor LoConte

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco,
Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte-Councilor Rich

Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip Boncore

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Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint Jerome Falbo to the Massport Citizens Advisory
Committee

2"4 by Councilor Ferrino

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Motion by Council President Boncore to re-appoint the following non policy committee members
2" by Councilor Ferrino

Citizens on Finance Commission Karin Chavis and William Gault

Disability Commission Richard Currier

Scholarship Karin Chavis

Registrar of Voters Denise Mahoney

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Motion by Council President Boncore re-appoint the following policy making committee members
24 by Councilor Ferrino

Board of Appeals Irene Dwyer

Planning Board Gina DiMento

Board of Assessors Paolo Franzese, Esq.

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

Motion by Councilor President Boncore to appoint the following policy making committee members
2" by Councilor DeMarco

Conservation Committee Joseph Ferrara

Board of License Mark Sciraffa

Planning Board Robert Carroll

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

There are openings for Committees, please see the Town Website and anyone that is interested
please complete an application.

Motion to refer a new committee of Human Rights Commission to the Rules & Ordinance Committee
Which should include 9 members, a mission statement of this committee and will be an advisory
committee to the Town Council

2" by Councilor DeMarco

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

PUBLIC COMMENT
Kurt Millar discusses that there is more feedback needed on the Middle School Zoning. Requests that it is
not as limited as it looks right now, requests more input.

Wendy Millar discusses the Human Rights Commission committee is needed in our community and is
very interested in helping with this moving forward.

PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS
Vice President Letterie offers condolences from all on the passing of the Council Presidents mother.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Vice President Letterie to Adjourn at 9:35 pm

2"4 by Councilor DeMarco
Motion Passed: 9 - 0

Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob Demarco, Councilor

Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President
Jim Letterie, President Philip Boncore

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 MINUTES OF JULY 7, 2020 PAGE 6

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
- June 11, 2020 : ~~ Fiscal Year 2020

Motion Summary
Title: Year-End General Fund Inter-Budgetary Transfers
Motion ID: TCM20-047
Motion Details
Motion Type: General Fund Inter-Budgetary Transfers
Submitted by: Austin Faison, Town Manager
Date Submitted: 06/11/2020
Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote modify the following General Fund Budgets to facilitate the June 30, 2020 closing of
the FY2020 Fiscal Year; or take any other action relative thereto.

Funding Details
Budgetary Funding Source Budgetary Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount

(0199857-578100 Reserve Fund 85,900.00 (0121051-511100 [Police Personnel (Retro) 35,900.00
(Appropriations

(0132053-532500__\Northeast Regional Voc [13,313.00 _(0132153-532400 [Essex Agricultural School _ [32,347.00

(0154357-577100__|Payment to Veterans 47,895.23 |(0113553-530200 [Audit 15,660.00

(0193058-585106 Work Order System 2,180.00 (0196052-588057 |FY14 Receivership Derelict 67,182.24

Properties

(0149151-511100 _|Cemetery Personnel 10,000.00 _0171159-591540 |New School Interest (0.02

(0115153-530400 |Legal Services (Town {20,000.00 0111053-530200 internal Audit (Town 10,000.00
Attny) (Council)

(0119251-511100 |DPW Building Maint (70,000.00 0111253-530400 |Legal Services (Town [30,000.00
[Personnel Manager)

(0113151-511100 {Grants Personnel 15,000.00 _(0113553-530500 (Consulting(A+F) 10,000.00

(0191051-517510__|GIC-Town 10,000.00 _0116151-512005 [Election Personnel 10,848.00

(0191051-517500 |GiC-Retiree 95,000.00 _(0142351-512120 |Snow/Ice Manpower 33,856.22

(0191051-517520 _|GIC-Schools 100,000.00 [0142355-553201 [Snow Removal Supplies 43,684.96

(0117151-511100 |Conservation 13,085.44 (0142557-574100 [Property Insurance 45,000.00
(Commission Personnel

(0142051-511100 _|DPW Personnel 15,000.00 _(0182053-532200 [Charter School 40,000.00

(0196058-588187 |FY20 Legal 61,028.13 0121051-511100 Police Personnel 90,000.00
Judgement/Settlement Settlement)

(0129056-569500 _[Regional Dispatch 61,076.64 (0122051-511100 Fire Personnel 65,000.00
[Total $529,478.44 Total $529,478.44

6-16-20

Motion by Vice President Letterie to refer to the Finance Committee

2™ by Councilor Ferrino

Motion Passed: 9 - 0

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

7-71-20

Motion by the Finance Committee to Accept

No 2"4 Needed

Voting For: Councilor Stephen Ruggiero, Councilor Barbara Flockhart, Councilor Rob
Demarco, Councilor Peter Christopher, Councilor Tracey Honan, Councilor Nick

LoConte, Councilor Rich Ferrino, Vice President James Letterie, President Philip
Boncore

ALL CORRESPONDENCE SENT BY A SIGNED CIITIZEN WILL BE ATTACHED TO MINS. OF MEETING AS A

LIBRARY CONCERNS

ROSEMARY RUSS
ERIC RISTI

JULIA HOWINGTON
CHRISTINE BONCORE
SAMANTHA BRACY
HENRY MUNSON
DAWN SULLIVAN
LINDA EVANS

KATIE BELLE

ALEXIS TEEVENS
KRISTEN GILZEAN
SUZANNE LEONARD
DOMINICA BONANNO
STEPAHNIE RECCHIA
SONDRA & JAMIE ARESTY
ERICA KOTYLUK
MELLISSA PERONI
JENNIFER MCGEORGE
LEONORA FOLEY
ALYSON DEWER

D.A. ALIBERTI
VALERIE DALTON
STEVE DALTON
ANDREA PAVLOS
MARYALICE SHARKEY
KATRINA DONOVAN

PUBLIC RECORD

CORRESPONDENCE

OF 7-7-20

HUMAN RIGHTS DIVERSITY

MISC. CONCERNS

COMMITTEE REQUEST

STEPHANIE RECCHIA
REEREND TERRI BRACY
UTH PORTER BERNSTEIN
ALEXANDRA GEMMELL
DONNA SEGRETTI REILLY
LAINE ABRAMS
LEONARA FOLEY
ALYSON DEWER

ALEXIS TEEVENS

WENDY MILLAR PAGE
TANYA MENDIETA
DEBORAH SCEARBO
VINNY & KELLY WISNIEWSKI
SUZANNE LEONARD
HELEN KOVITZ

JULIA WALLERCE

JUSTIN PASQUARIELLO

JOHN VITAGLIANO-
CENTER BUSINESS DISTRICT

JULIE WOODSIDE-
PROHIBIT PKING. DEER ISL. &BEACHES

ANTHONY LAFACI-
OPPOSE PKING. STICKERS POINT
SHIRLEY

TOM LECLAIR-
REQUESTS COVID MASKS BE
VOLUNTARY NOT MANDATORY

JOHN STANLEY
ISSUE WITH JOINT MEETING
PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTION
VOTING PROCEDURES