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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2021

President Boncore calls the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and gives Zoom information for Public
Comment and gives zoom information for public comment only and announces the meeting will also be
live through WCAT.

ROLL CALL
Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor
Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President
Boncore

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Flockhart

MINUTES

Motion by Councilor Letterie to accept Minutes of June 1, 2021

2"¢ by Councilor DeMarco

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor

Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher
Motion Passed 7-2 (President Boncore & Councilor LoConte Abstain)

GENERAL INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATIONS

President Boncore...kudos to Rose Mazzuchelli our Veterans Agent for receiving the Deborah Sampson
Women’s Veterans Appreciate Award as an outstanding Veterans agent in the State and newly elected
President of the Mass Veterans Service Officers Association

Citation: Winthrop Lodge of Elks, Citizen of the Year, John Floyd

Congratulate Director Hurley...Winthrop has only 2 cases of Covid and a lot due to the vaccination sites
set for Wed. Middle School 11:30- 3:30 /Thurs. St. Johns 4-6 pm

PUBLIC HEARING

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

In Person-None

Zoom:

Shannon Poulos: Discusses the proposed cut of the Planning Dept budget from 100K to 50K. I think it is
important to note that last year, when this linen item was added to the budget, we did not know that we
had an expiring trash contract which would require an additional 600K from the town’s budget, no
needed to be supplemented by a fee imposed upon the taxpayers. Had this been transparent at the time
last year’s budget was voted on, J am sure there are some that would have reconsidered the 100K
appropriation to the town planner dept. and considering that fact that only one grant for $40,000 has been
brough in by Planner, this all, coupled with continued drawing from stabilization funds is reason for
reducing current funding.

Considering the cyber-attack, we had in our School Dept this year and just more broadly the lack of
investment or resources in our IT Dept, I would ask, and I know this is a concern of many other
residents, that the Town Council and Town manager take on a thorough review of our IT Department and
make this a priority in FY22.

Peter Gill-Discusses the WMS Zoning and requests to consider the compatibility of the neighborhood,
consider restricting Waldemar section to 2 % stories...also any facade facing residents, compatible with

neighborhood...if not addressed, please consider...

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Regarding the proposed changes for the Town Plannev....

Explains a Planners responsibility and it is very beneficial to a town, especially Winthrop. This Dept.
needs proper guidance.... measuring her job performance goes against her as an employee...if we lose a
full-time town planner...we lose the help they can help with our economy and people that want to invest
in Winthrop.

Public Comment Closed

CORRESPONDENCE
Peter Gill email, which was reflected in his public comment.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Commission-President Boncore thanks the entire Finance Commissioners, Karen Chavis,
William Gault, Jan Twombly, Brent Farrell, Shannon Poulos, Matthew Gorzkowicz and Joe Hanlon and
all their hard work, along with the Town Council Sub Committee, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan
and Councilor Ferrino

Finance Committee
Councilor Letterie reports on the following agenda items-as both being voted with a positive
recommendation.
o Town Council vote to appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash/Town Manager Legal Services
o Town Council transfer $3,200 from the Town Council Reserve/Veterans Service Agent
Account

Finance Commission

Councilor Letterie begins with the Finance Commission Recommendation to the Town Council and asks
that this be put on the website for public viewing... (Please see attached copy and available on the Town
Website)

Goes on to read portions of the Recommendations.

Rules & Ordinance

Reports with a Positive Recommendation the Ordinance Change for parking on Ocean View
The Tree Ordinance Discussion moving. Reviewing more information prior to a recommendation being
admitted to the Town Council.

Winthrop Middle School Zoning: -Discusses the “word” changes in the Ordinances that really do not
change the facts of the ordinances to the citizens (Please see copy of Recommendation)

Points to be brought to attention that it will be placing the Special Permit for parking in the CBD with the
Planning Board

Took residents’ concerns on Wheelock and Waldemar Ave....setbacks will be applied.

Considered store front vacancies and recognize and issue with these across town and CBD...

Planning Board can grant a special permit that will not require a total commercial frontage.

This recommendation is in line with what Planning Board Recommendation is.... both parcels are to be
included in the CBD

Concerns that people had can be considered through the RFP Process...we are greatly restricted with
current zoning; this new zoning lifts many restrictions...

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TOWN MANAGER REPORT

Interim Town Manager Delehanty introduces Director Hurley to update on the Covid:
Total 2314 / 35 Deceased / 2 Active

Doing well with vaccinations.... given those over 12 vaccinations...

Town is improving.

Interim Town Manager Delehanty thanks former CFO Anna Freedman and Town Manager Austin
Faison for submitting the FY22 budget prior to him taking over, Anna had made herself been available
for any information that may have been needed. Assistant CFO Robbie Powers has been helping
immensely taking over quite a workload, please be patient over next couple weeks as the FY21 Year is
closed and the FY22 Year begins.

Our prayers and thoughts to Lt. Mary Crisafi who lost her son.

Congratulations to Rose Mazzuchelli on receiving her award.

Update on the CBD-Please see websites for all current updates.

The CBD will begin its reclaiming schedule... on temp parking lot French Sq will be closed July 6" -9

Director Calla, wrapping up utility work, getting into street and surface work, reclaiming.
Palmyra June 30" — July 1...

Have engaged in discussion with the Planner, Rachel Kelly in her taking over as the Conservation Agent
for the Town.

Sr. Center will be opening July 12".

Requesting an Ex-Session in July for Personal and Collective bargaining, if granted by TCP, employee
will be notified.

Winthrop Town Treasurer, Monica Ford, gave her resignation, she will be leaving on July 8, 2021, has
been a great asset to our town and will be missed.

Solid Waste Mgr. position has been posted...there have been many conflicts that we need and will be
addressed.

There will be a new Trash Ordinance to be reviewed and the $160 Fee, now we need enforcement.

Next year is a 2.5% increase from this year.... this is just on the pickup, not sure what tipping fee will be,
his intern has drafted and is watching monthly beginning July 1, 2021. We want to improve in reducing
our waste not adding to it.

Great Celebration in raising the Pride Flag...a lot of people want to put their flags on the town property....
Previous Town Manager denied these requests as to leave town property neutral. It is time for the Town
Council to decide what flags are permissible and not permissible and where they could hang. Should
give notice if people want to apply and give answers as to why and why not.... we really need to develop
a policy...

Request jurisdiction of Winthrop Fire Dept. and Winthrop Police Dept. be left up to the Town Manager.

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It could be @$3000, Rachel Rawlings does have some funding and is willing to work with our town.
Maintenance shed and dog park over budgeted about $125,000, this from the lowest bidder...ask this to
go to the Finance Committee for review and recommendations.

We must put a shed as it was signed off by the previous Town Manager. We cannot breach to agreement.
The Golf Club is due this shed.

IT Security ...please do in Ex. Session as we do not want to make publicized for obvious reasons.
Zoom Meetings....great we are in person and must speak up about Denise and Laurisa and who have
done over 800 hours in zoom meetings on their own time. If committees want to continue Zoom, they
must learn this feature to run their meetings or meet in person.

OPEB Funding....free cash.... caution, we must have a discussion on post-employment benefits...we
should be expected to put a deposit on the other post-employment benefits which effects our bond
ratings...

Remind we are one community, one team, do not want one dept against one another, we are one...urge
team be respectful.

RFP Middle School—Asks Council to appoint a committee for this RFP, have public hearings, citizen
input...etc.

President Boncore...Trash input to be sent to the Public Works...after recommendation from the Zero
Waste Committee

President Boncore refers Flag Policy to Rules & Ordinance

Councilor Letterie:

Not that Covid behind us but in the rear-view mirror but wants to go on record to commend Director
Hurley for all she has done....

Asks about Reclaiming Roads, does this also the sidewalk repairs?

Director Calla, after this is done...it will start the sidewalk and curb cut...

Trash barrels. roll out did not go out as planned...supposed to get 96 lb. got 46...please be patient...

Miller field...it must be opened to the public...we promised this would be done...
Town Manager signed agreement in 2018

Dog Park and Shed...need to act one way or another....
Might be behind in OPEB but ahead in our Retirement....and we could put this towards OPEB.
Vice President Christopher asks Interim Town Manager Delehanty what difference will be on Ocean

View Tennis Courts installed...
Interim Town Manager Delehanty this new island and curb create a safer road.

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Director Calla reports improvements that were needed in this area has been safely installed...realigning of
the curb and an island was needed to keep vehicles where they should be...

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Town Council President reports on meeting... June 6"

All Seniors had a great all-night party at School...class night, prom, awards, and graduation went very
smooth. Out of 144 Grads, 115 going on to college...3 military.3 stay at school, rest into the work force.
School is searching for a School Business Mgr. interviewed and they have chosen Mr. Noel Florez

OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance Review Committee Recommendations will be tabled until next meeting.

Motion by the Rules and Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to approve the Parking
Ordinance on Ocean View Street

No 2"4 Needed.

Discussion:

Councilor DeMarco asks how many spots this will eliminate.

Interim Town Manager Delehanty answers 2 legal spots

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation to approve the Library
Surplus of having old, non-usable equipment picked up and removed.

No 2" Needed.
Passed Unanimously

Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a Positive Recommendation to amend the Ordinance
Parking Requirements 17.50.210 (Please see attached)

(Read in entirety)

No 2"4 Needed.

Discussion

Councilor Letterie...thanks committee and appreciates the transparency. He does state that 3 years ago,
the Town Council voted not to include the Rink, does this ordinance amendment now include the Rink?

Interim Town Manager Delehanty states this is for zoning only... there is an entire process, and it should
be included in the RFP Process.

Councilor Letterie wants to enforce this motion, thanks for acknowledging neighbors, other concerns are
he still believes our town is overcrowded...not have to use a mix use for variance...this change does affect
entire center area...

Vice President Christopher states this allows us to have zoning and RFP can now be issued... not
eliminating parking requirements...offering to still allow, the Planning Board can provide this
flexibility...

Councilor Ferrino-References to the recreational use of rink, does this apply to gym and
auditorium...Parkland inventory must be replenished per the Quinn Bill.

Interim Town Manager Delehanty states that the patch of land for non rec purpose...the driveway will
have to be tackled at time of sale...where gym and auditorium-built procedural applies...but will
review....

Potential Developers must still follow the State Laws.

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Councilor DeMarco expresses that there is a need for an RFP Committee to be formed...

Interim Town Manager Delehanty states that there are many factors that will still need to be addressed by
an RFP Committee.

ROLL CALL VOTE
Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore

Not Approve: Councilor Ferrino
Motion Passed 8-1

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to
appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash/Town Manager Legal Services

No 2" Needed.

Passed Unanimously

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote to
transfer $3,200 from the Town Council Reserve/Veterans Service Agent Account

No 2"4 Needed.

Passed Unanimously

FY22 Budget:
Councilor Letterie refers to the Finance Commission recommendations and explains:

Increases & decreases total $462,000.

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation to accept the
recommendations from the Finance Commission on the FY22 Budget

No 2" Needed.

Discussion

Councilor Flockhart thanks Finance Commission for work but does not want to lose the Planner,
took us a year to get to this point and would be a shame to lose this position. She been working on
Safety and WMS...Planner helps with our projects...we will not move forward as fast with a part
time planner.

Councilor DeMarco shares these thoughts.

Councilor Honan believes it is not within the Finance Commission ability to cut this position.
The Planners performance being discussed was a reason to reducing the position to part time, at
$50,000. It is imperative we do not go backwards.

Motion by Councilor Honan to reduce the Town Council Reserve from $75,000 to $48,000 along
with reducing request of $23,000 for Conservation Agent making this line item (0) and using for
the Planner...enables permanent employee line for Planner to go back to $100,000.

2°4 by Councilor Ferrino

Discussion

Councilor Letterie states this was reviewed with discussion with interim CFO as the Town Council
reserve reduction should not be touched... there is some money left in account does not mean it
will stay...

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Councilor DeMarco states this town has had to appoint Interims...it does not speak well to hire and then
in months cut their salary...

Councilor Letterie state he is not recommending cutting in half...takes offense, this budget is not based
on an individual budget, $50,000 from schools and no one rejecting that .... we made a recommendation
based on an appropriation...

Councilor Honan was also in Finance Committee meetings and is sorry Councilor Letterie takes
offense...

Vote on Amendment......

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan,
Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore
Disapprove: Councilor Letterie

Motion Passed 8-1

Main Motion as Amended:

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Adopt
Annual General Fund Operating Budget FY22

No 2" Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Adopt
Trash Enterprise Fund Budget FY22

No 2"¢ Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore
Disapprove: Councilor LoConte

Motion Passed -8-1

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Adopt
Annual Revolving Funds Budget FY22

No 2" Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

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Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt
Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget FY22

No 2" Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt
Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget FY22

No 2" Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt
Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget FY22

No 2"¢ Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt
Rink Enterprise Fund Budget FY22

No 2"4 Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Adopt
Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget FY22

No 2"4 Needed.

Discussion

TM is meeting but no grant funds have been awarded. Working currently on reserved...Boncore
transportation meeting....

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

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Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that

Town Council Transfer $128,500/New Pumper Engine ($25,000) Revere St. Project ($103,500)
No 2" Needed.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that

Town Council Appropriate $40,000/Library Roof FY21 to Library Roof FY22No 2"4 Needed.
ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council
Appropriate $19,500 EB Newton Clock Tower Repairs

No 2" Needed.

Discussion

Councilor Ferrino has had estimates for $70,000 to $80,000, this sum is not enough...this is a poor
attempt to put a band aid on a needed improvement...the tower is in deplorable condition... if do in
phases it would not be appropriate...cost given to the Capital Asset committee from American
Steeple who been in business for about 100 years.

Motion by Councilor Ferrino to amend this amount to $80,000 for the EB Newton Clock Tower
Repairs

24 By Councilor Letterie

Discussion

Councilor Letterie believes that Councilor Ferrino is correct and band aids are not economically prudent
but does not know if he is ready to vote on this yet...he would like to see a budgeted item to be put on the
agenda first meeting in July, wants to make sure this is done correctly,

Councilor Ferrino thought we would get grant money from Winthrop Foundation and Mass Historical
Commission and this money is not coming...this situation is dire...glass caved in....it is a mess...it is on
the National Historic places which is prestigious for Town. We have had received grants in past... if
money were appropriated, we could still receive funding and replace these funds...we need a number
where we can start this cost, especially since this is a historic building.

Asks Interim Town Manager Delehanty— to appropriate $80,000.

Interim Town Manager Delehanty understands this is prudent...we have applied for ARPA, and we need
time to research. If we come back in July with these answers....it would benefit the town...with the
current funding in the revolving account, we need to make sure enough funds available to take care of
safe and prudent conditions for the tenants. He would like to research as does not know if can be
addressed with ARPA after funding provided.

Councilor Ferrino states this is serious... this is needed to do this right and do it now.... again, asks
Interim Town Manager Delehanty and Town Council to approve this.

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Councilor Ruggiero asks if we do receive grants where does it go...
Interim Town Manager Delehanty states we cannot receive service prior to a grant... agrees that:
Mass Historical Commission that we will not make up $60,000.

Planner has explored other grants have not found any, does not want to be wrong with the ARPA
funding....

Interim Town Manager Delehanty is waiting for final guidance to come out prior to just saying yes on
the ARPA funds being available.

Councilor Ferrino does not want to put this over to the July meeting...this maintenance_has been
neglected for over 20 years.

Councilor Letterie does not disagree, but we are getting $5.4 Mil in ARPA funds.... why would we use
other funding if this can be used?

Request that this is put on in July, the current estimate from American Steeple does not include the
mechanical, lets get an estimate that includes all.

Vote on Amendment to increase amount from $19,500 to $80,000.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Disapprove: Councilor Letterie and Councilor LoConte

Motion Passed 7-2

Main Motion as Amended

Motion by Vice President Christopher to table this motion until the first meeting in July to review
the impacts of funds needed.

2"4 by Councilor Flockhart

Discussion

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Disapprove: Councilor Ferrino and Councilor DeMarco

Motion Passed: 7-2

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council
Appropriate

$16, 671.39 Fort Banks Road Study (Old) to New FY22 Road Study

No 2"! Needed.

Passed Unanimously

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Vote to
Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund

No 2"™ Needed.

Passed Unanimously

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Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that Town Council Vote to
Appropriate $26,000 from Water Sewer Enterprise Fund/New Account CWT Asset Management
Plan

No 2"4 Needed.

Passed Unanimously

Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council Vote to
Authorize $39,000 Clean Water Trust Administrated by Water/Sewer Fund
No 2"4 Needed.

Passed Unanimously

NEW BUSINESS

President Boncore refers to the Finance Committee that the Town Council vote to authorize the
Acceptance & Expend $5,542,928.00 in the form of a Grant awarded by the US Dept. of Treasury
to be administrated to the Town of Winthrop Finance Dept.

Interim Town Manager Delehanty requests that in new business the Town Council consider appointing
an Interim Town Clerk.

Motion by President Boncore to appoint Denise Quist as the Interim Town Clerk

Councilor Ferrino asks if Denise will continue being Council Clerk, she will.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

President Boncore acknowledges mistakes in several re-appointments due to clerical error.
Which will be addressed at the next Town Council Meeting

President Boncore refers to the Tree Committee applications received and requests that though the
current committee is full, he asks that these people are qualified for many committees, please consider
applying for other committee openings...

Motion by President Boncore to re-appoint the following on Policy Making Committees for a term
to expire on June 30, 2024.

Board of Appeals

Darren Baird

Thomas Chidhuna

Jason Wright

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor
Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore
Motion Passed 9-0

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Board of Assessors

Allen Maruzzi

Diane Macken

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor -Honan,
Councilor LoConte, -Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

Planning Board

Honor Merceret

Chris Boyce

ROLL CALL VOTE

Board of Assessors

Allen Maruzzi

Diane Mackein

ROLL CALL VOTE

Board of Health

William Schmidt

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor
Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore

Disapprove: Councilor LoConte

Motion Passed 8-1

Board of License

Richard Ackerman

Nick Bracy

Discussion

Councilor LoConte questions why the current Chair of the Board is not being re-appointed and asks
President Boncore to appoint at this time, President Boncore is not re-appointing and will be appointing
another for the Board of License, Councilor LoConte will not approve that appointment.

ROLL CALL VOTE

President Boncore appoints the following as new appointees for a term to expire June 30, 2024.

Traci Cucinotta Council on Aging
David Correll Harbor Master
ROLL CALL VOTE

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President Boncore appoints the following as new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024.

Jean Holgerson Board of Health

ROLL CALL VOTE

President Boncore re-appoints the following as new appointee for a term to expire June 30, 2024,
Pasquale Defoe Constable

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor
Honan, Councilor LoConte, Council Vice President Christopher, President Boncore

Abstain: Councilor Ferrino

Motion Passed 8-1

President Boncore is still reviewing applications and if anyone is interested in being on a committee,
please notify our office

Motion by Councilor Letterie to suspend Town Council rules and add a meeting on Tuesday June
22, 2021, the agenda would be subject to change, will not be a full agenda, might include Ex.
Session and will include Minutes and Appointments.

2"¢ by Councilor DeMarco

ROLL CALL VOTE

Approve: Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie,
Councilor Honan, Councilor LoConte, Councilor Ferrino, Council Vice President Christopher,
President Boncore

Motion Passed 9-0

PUBLIC COMMENT

In Person:

Steve Calla-Knows it is a very challenging job with budget.... the money from the capital plan for
sidewalks has been budgeted for the last 15 yrs., even with annual funding there is still a back log of
complaints...liability risks with not making repairs. Sidewalk repair is a seasonal purpose and if we do
not start at beginning of FY22, calls will come to the Precinct Councilors about unrepaired sidewalks.

Karen Chavis-Point of Information...removing $23,000 from Conservation, this line item will have to be
looked at in future...when Planner or new planner does not consent to continuing as Agent. She is
disappointed, this decision was not taken lightly by the Finance Commission who was highly motivated
to get budget balanced...

Steve Calla-4" of July on Sunday...Trash days the same that week....

Yirrell Beach will not be raked due to the Piping Plover Chicks, routine maintenance will be put on hold
...Emergency only per the State.

PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS
Immediate Openings for Several Town Committees-Please contact Town Council Office for Information

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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilor Ferrino to Adjourn at 9:50 PM
2™ by Vice President Christopher

ROLL CALL VOTE

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 JUNE 15, 2021 PAGE 14

1. 17.50.210 - Parking requirements for the Center Business
district.

Delete Section D. in Section 17 -50.210, Fees in Lieu of Parking in its entirety and
insert a new Section D in Section 17.50.210 as follows:

D. Fees in Lieu of Parking. In the Center Business district, any commercial or
mixed- use structure that is required to provide parking spaces may make payments
to the town in lieu of providing for part of the on-site required parking.

Payment made to the town in-lieu of providing up to 50% of the required on-site
parking spaces for a project in the Central Business District (CBD) shall be allowed
by special permit from the planning board, consistent with standards to be adopted
by, and published in advanced by the planning board. These standards must be kept
on file with the Winthrop Town Clerk.

A one-time fee of twenty thousand $20,000 (the approximate cost of a structured
parking space) per parking space is to be paid to the Town of Winthrop prior to the
receipt of an occupancy permit.

Fees in-lieu of parking shall be deposited into a town downtown parking reserve
account to be used for expenses (e.g., land acquisition, design/engineering services
and construction costs) related to adding parking spaces, improving the utilization of
existing parking spaces (e.g., signage, parking management activities), or reducing
the need for new parking to serve the Center Business district (e.g., bicycle parking,
ride sharing, improved transit).

2. Modify the Table of Dimensional Regulations (17.16.030)
for the CB District as follows:

(1) Add — Footnote 15 tag to Height limits in Central Business - Footnote 15 shall read
as follows: , For Lots greater than 100,000 square feet in area that are adjacent to a
residential district, Footnote 14 shall not apply and the maximum height shall be 35
feet at the minimum setback and may increase one additional foot up to a
maximum height of 48 feet so long as an additional foot of setback is provided for
each foot of additional height up to 48 feet. Where the height maximum allowed is
less than 48 feet, the maximum number of stories shall be 3.

(2) Add - Footnote 16 tag to Front yard Setbacks in Central Business, Add Footnote 16
“Along Waldemar Avenue & Wheelock Streets, front yard setback to be minimum
10 feet.”

3. 17.12.040 - Mixed use. Under “Dwelling units shall be
allowed on ground floors of buildings if:”

Delete the “.” after the word “building” at the end of paragraph B. and add“ or”

Add “C. the street frontage exceeds 100 feet in length and the maximum ground floor
street-facing dwelling units do not exceed 75 percent of street frontage; at the
discretion of the planning board by special permit consistent with standards to be
adopted by and published in advanced by the planning board. These standards must
be kept on file with the Winthrop Town Clerk.”

Add new Footnote 2 to Mixed Use in the CB district in
Section 17.12.130, Table of use Regulations.

In section 17.12.1830, Table of Use Regulations, add footnote 2 to Mixed Use in the CB
district so that it reads “Yo, Add a new footnote 2 after footnote 1 at the end of the

Table of Use Regulations in Section 17.12.130 that reads: “subject to Section17.12.040
— Mixed Use”.

Designate both parcels of land CB.

Amend the Town’s Zoning Map to include in the CB District the land identified on the
Town's Assessor's Map MBLU 35-72-1 and MBLU 36-32 as depicted on the Town of
Winthrop map plan entitled: .

Delete the 2006 Zoning Map contained in Section 17 .08.020 of the Zoning Ordinance
from said Section 17.080.020.

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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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

May 25, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021

Motion Summary

Title: Town Manager Legal Services Replenishment
Motion ID: TCM21-026

Amount: $80,000.00

Funding Source: Free Cash

Motion Details

Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: May 25, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate $80,000 from Free Cash to
replenish the Town Managers Legal Services account due to extraordinary legal expenses
as estimated for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021; or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
(0199052-596000 {Transfer Out [$80,000 (0111253-530400 |Legal Services $80,000
Free Cash : $239,031.40

Amount Requested:_ $80,000.00
Free Cash after motion approval: $159,031.40

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1852

MOTION

Submitted By: Councilor Letterie Date: 5-27-21

TEXT OF MOTION

MOTION: That the Town Council transfer $3,200 from the Town Council Reserve to the
Veterans Agent Account

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Chief Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

MOTION

Submitted by: Chief Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager Date: 5-26-21

TEXT OF MOTION

MOTION: I move that the Town Council declare the following library items as surplus so
that they can be removed, at no cost to the Town by Data Recycling of New England; or
take any other action relative thereto.

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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: 617-846-5548

Terrence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager
Town Council Motion
May 26, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021
Text of Motion

MOTION: That the Town Council accept the recommendation of the Transportation Safety
Advisory committee from their May 19, 2021 meeting to eliminate parking on a section of

Ocean View Street by amending section 10.16.090 of the town ordinances titled “Parking
prohibited upon certain streets” as follows:

Insert the following line into the table:

Name of Street Side Location
Ocean View Street Both From a point 10 feet Westerly of the driveway to the
Cross Street Cemetery to Cross Street

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of Annual General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM21-028

Motion Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Annual General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: 6/10/2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: In accordance with the Charter of the Town of Winthrop, I move that the
Town Council vote to adopt the Town Manager’s proposed annual General Fund budget
for Fiscal Year 2022 as set forth in the Town Manager’s submission dated April 20,
2021, inclusive of personnel salaries and operating expenses set forth therein, and that to
meet said appropriations, the Town shall raise and appropriate and appropriate from the
following other available funds the sum of $54,994,887 or take any other action relevant
thereto.

$130,000 from General Stabilization Fund (Fund 932)
$39,522 from Cemetery Lots (Fund 584)

$5,000 from Cemetery Perpetual Care (Fund 910)
$75,000 from Maintenance Stabilization Fund (Fund 965)
$48,000 from Regional 911 (Fund 903)

$450,000 from ARPA funds

$579,013 From Intra-fund transfers

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Moton Summary

Title: Adoption of Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM21-029

Moton Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Annual Revolving Funds Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 32 and in
accordance with the Charter of the Town of Winthrop, I move that the Town Council
authorize the continuation of all revolving funds in accordance with General Laws,
Chapter 44, Section 53E.

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of the Trash Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM20-031

Moton Details

Motion Type: Adoption of the Trash Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate the following sums for the
operation of the Trash Enterprise Fund budget for fiscal year 2022:

Personnel and Benefits Costs $40,000
Operation and Maintenance $1,825,328
For a total of $1,865,328

And as funding therefor, that the Town vote to raise the $1,865,328 as follows:

User Fees/Other $601,027
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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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

‘Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM20-034

Moton Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate the following sums for the
operation of the Harbormaster Enterprise Fund budget for fiscal year 2022

Personnel and Benefits Costs $189,919
Operation and Maintenance $138,011
For a total of $327,930

And as funding therefor, that the Town vote to raise the $327,930 as follows:

User Fees $327,930

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion
June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM20-032

Moton Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Recreation Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate the following sums for the
operation of the Recreation Enterprise Fund budget for fiscal year 2022:

Personnel and Benefits Costs $221,926
Operation and Maintenance $112,742
For a total of $334,668

And as funding therefor, that the Town vote to raise the $334,668 as follows:

User Fees $334,668

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM20-035

Motion Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year
2022

Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager

Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate the following sums for the
operation of the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund budget for fiscal year 2022:

Personnel and Benefits Costs $1,542,827
Operation and Maintenance $9,064,975
For a total of $10,607,802

And as funding therefor, that the Town vote to raise the $10,607,802 as follows:

User Fees $10,607,802

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

TOWN COUNCIL MOTION

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of Larsen Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM20-030

Motton Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Larsen Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate the following sums for the
operation of the Rink Enterprise Fund budget for fiscal year 2022:

Personnel and Benefits Costs $126,540
Operation and Maintenance $173,460
For a total of $300,000

And as funding therefor, that the Town vote to raise the $300,000 as follows:

User Fees/Other $300,000

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: Adoption of Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion ID: TCM20-033

Motion Details

Motion Type: Adoption of Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate the following sums for the
operation of the Ferry Enterprise Fund budget for fiscal year 2022:

Personnel and Benefits Costs $197,096
Operation and Maintenance $245,218
For a total of $442,314

And as funding therefor, that the Town vote to raise the $442,314 as follows:

User Fees $131,314
Grants/State Aid $311,000

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

‘Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: FY22 Capital Projects - New Pumper Engine and Revere Street Design
Motion ID: TCM21-036

Amount: $128,500
Funding Source: Capital Stabilization Fund

Motion Details

Motion Type: Transfer

Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to transfer $128,500 from the Capital
Stabilization Fund to General Fund accounts entitled “FY22 Pumper Engine” for a New
Pumper Engine for the Fire Department and “FY22 Revere Street Project Design” for
100% Design Phase for Revere Street Project; or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
064 Capital Stabilization ($128,500 |New IFY22 Pumper Engine |$25,000
Fund
New FY22 Revere Street | $103,500
Project Design
6/10/21 Capital Stabilization Fund Balance: $2,922,876.05

Amount Requested : $128,500.00
Capital Stabilization Fund Balance after motion approval: $2,794,376.05

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Motion Summary

Title: FY22 Capital Projects — Library Hyde Building Window Replacement Phase 1
Motion ID: TCM21-039

Amount: $40,000

Funding Source: Existing Special Article

Moton Details

Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate $40,000 from old Special
Article(FY21 Library Roof Replacement) to a new account entitled “FY22 Library Hyde
Building Windows” for Phase 1 of Window Replacement at Hyde Building; or take any
other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
(0193058-584126 |FY21 Library Roof {$40,000 New FY22 Library Hyde = {$40,000
Replacement Building Windows

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Moton Summary

Title: FY22 Capital Projects - EB Newton Clock Tower Repairs
Motion ID: TCM21-037

Amount: $19,500

Funding Source: Fund Balance

Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate $19,500 from the EB
Newton Fund Balance to a new account entitled “FY22 Clock Tower Repairs” for repairs
to the EB Newton Clock Tower; or take any other action thereto.

funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
(724 EB Newton Revolving [$19,500 New FY22 Clock Tower I$19,500*
Fund Repairs

6/10/21 EB Newton Fund Balance: $175,043.78

Amount Requested: $19,500.00

EB Newton Fund Balance after motion approval: $155,543.78

*Amount Amended to $80,000

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 10, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022

Moton Summary
Title: FY22 Capital Projects — Fort Banks Access Road Study
Motion ID: TCM21-038
Amount: $16,671.39
Funding Source: Existing Special Articles

Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate

Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 10, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate $16,671.39 from two old
Special Articles(FY16 GFB TRAFFIC STUDY and FY16 TRAFFIC DESIGNS KENNEDY DRIVE)
to anew account entitled “FY22 Fort Banks Access Road Study” for a Fort Banks Access
Road Study; or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
10196052-588105 |FY16 GFB TRAFFIC $6,551.39 New IFY22 Fort Banks {$16,671.39
ISTUDY Access Road Study
0196052-588123 | FY16 TRAFFIC $10,120.00

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DRIVE

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 15, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021

Motion Summary

Title: Clean Water Trust — Asset Management Plan Grant
Motion ID: TCM21-040

Amount: $39,000

Funding Source: State Grant

Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 15, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to authorize the Town of Winthrop to
accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($39,000.00) in the form
of a grant awarded by the Clean Water Trust to be administered by the Town of
Winthrop’s Water-Sewer Enterprise Fund. This grant payment is made from the Clean
Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF); or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
INVA IN/A N/A INew ICWT Asset Management |$39,000.00
Plan

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 15, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021

Motion Summary

Title: Clean Water Trust — Asset Management Plan Transfer
Motion ID: TCM21-041

Amount: $26,000

Funding Source: Retained Earnings

Moton Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 15, 2021

Text of Motion
MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to appropriate $26,000 from the Water-
Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to a new account entitled “CWT Asset
Management Plan” for the purpose of preparing an Asset Management Plan as required
by MassDEP; or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
(901-359000 later Sewer Fund $26,000 New CWT Asset $26,000
Retained Earnings Management Plan
6/15/21 Water Sewer Fund Retained Earnings: $594,721.00

Amount Requested: $26,000.00
Water Sewer Fund Retained Earnings after motion approval: $568,721.00

TOWN OF WINTHROP
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

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

Terence Delehanty
Interim Town Manager

Town Council Motion

June 9, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021

Motion Summary

Title: ARPA - Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF)
Motion ID: TCM21-027

Amount: $5,542,928.00

Funding Source: Federal Grant

Motion Details
Motion Type: Appropriate
Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager
Date Submitted: June 9, 2021

Text of Motion

MOTION: I move that the Town Council vote to authorize the Town of Winthrop to
accept and expend the amount of Five Million, Five Hundred Forty-Two Thousand, Nine
Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars ($5,542,928.00) in the form of a grant awarded by the
United States Department of the Treasury to be administered by the Town of Winthrop’s
Finance Department. This grant payment is made from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund (CLFRF) in the Treasury of the United States established by Section
9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA); or take any other action thereto.

Funding Details
Funding Source Funding Destination
Account Description Amount Account Description Amount
N/A N/A N/A INew Fund [ARPA/CLFRF Allocation {$5,542,928 .00|

Winthrop Finance Commission
Town Hall
Winthrop, MA 02152

June 8, 2021

Mr Philip Boncore, Esq.

Town Council PresidentTown of Winthrop
Town Hall

1 Metcalf Square

Winthrop, MA 02152

Re: Finance Commission Budget Recommendation

Council President Boncore

The members of the Finance Commission met on Thursday, June 3, 2021 for a final review of the Town
Manager’s fiscal year 2022 Town Budget. The Commission met a total of 14 times totaling over 46 hours
of analysis, review, discussions, interviews, debate, public input and ultimately this recommendation.
We are pleased to submit our recommendation for the Town Council’s consideration. Prior to offering
our recommendation, it is necessary to understand some of the factors that influenced the budget and
ultimately led to our decision.

Factors That Influenced the Finance Commission's Recommendation of the Town Manager’s
Budget

This budget was presented to the Town Council as well as the Finance Commission in a timely manner,
which gives the Commission roughly 35-40 days to dissect every line of the budget as well as enterprise
funds, capital plan and other financial recommendations which were proposed. This process was made
much more challenging with the departure of the CFO/Assistant Town Manager & the leave of the Town
Manager. We do want to give much thanks to Interim Town Manager Delehanty as well as Assistant CFO
Power’s for their eagerness to help us out with any question or concerns we had. We met with the
Interim Town Manager and a number of department managers, including the Superintendent of Schools
as well as managers/directors of Police, Fire, DPW (including the water/sewer enterprise funds), Health,
Veterans Agent, Library, COA, Inspectional Services, Planning, Parks & Rec as well as Treasury, among
others.

The Coronavirus continues to be a major factor in the budget process, although in different ways than it
presented in fiscal ‘21’s budget. The revenue projections for local receipts, including meals tax,
room/hotel tax and auto excise tax, need to be forecast once again differently than in any other year,
projecting at what level revenues will be enhanced, given the ease of restrictions.

Town Manager’s Budget Goals
The Town Manager’s budget memo tried to reflect the fiscal policy directives of the Council

Conservative and realistic revenue projections

Ensure current free cash levels, to maintain the Town’s bond rating
Work cooperatively with the School department

Continue our aggressive Pension funding schedule

The Manager also recognized the goals of the Council and groups policies and initiatives into five major
categories

Professionalized Town Services

Leverage Technology and Maximize Service Delivery
Elevate Community and Economic Opportunity

Prioritize Health Safety and Overall Community Well-Being
Ensure Quality Operations and Financial Management

Generally, we agree with the Town Manager’s goals and overall financial objectives. We will however,
be recommending several changes which we believe reflect the reality of Winthrop’s current financial
position. This is a very unique time where we must be extremely cognizant of how decisions made
within this budget will have significant consequences on the FY ‘23 budget. The effects of Coronavirus
and the financial ramifications which it has caused will have major impacts on the next several fiscal
years. A very concise understanding of the permitted uses and limitations of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds is vital in current and future budgets.

We also have some comments and recommendations regarding the budget and other financial matters
that we will submit for your consideration later in this report.

Revenue Projections and Operating Expenses
Revenues

Projected General Fund revenues for FY’22 are $54,994,887, which is an increase of $1,016,871 (1.88%)
over FY’21. While this is a modest increase, it is only achievable through the use of $130,000 from the
General Stabilization Fund and $450,000 from ARPA Funds.

The utilization of General Stabilization Fund for annual continuing expenses goes against the purpose of
the fund. Generally, it should be used for one-time expenses or capital projects and not the funding of
recurring annual expenses. However, it is also set aside for financial emergencies, which was the case in
FY’21. This is not the case for FY ‘22, as the ARPA monies are intended to replace local receipts lost due
to the impact of the Coronavirus. The Town’s S&P rating and the favorable bond interest rates that we
have received could be impacted by the use of Stabilization Funds, as it is masking a deficit of revenues
relative to ongoing expenses

Enterprise Funds account for five departments that raise their own revenue outside of the general fund.
This year that number will go to six with the addition of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. The revenues
contribute to the Operating Budget of the Town. Enterprise Revenues for FY '22 are projected to be
$13,878,412 an increase of $2,054,274, mainly attributable to the new Solid Waste Fund which accounts
for $1,865,328 (92%) of the increase over the current fiscal year.

Revolving Funds are similar to the Enterprise Fund but are used for specific small budgets. They are
self-funding through fees such as facility rentals. The total budgeted Revolving Fund revenues for FY’22
are $198,254. This is consistent with FY’21.

Total Revenues for FY’22 amount to $69,071,553. This is an increase over FY’21 of $3,084,570.
The majority of General Fund revenues ($35,618,199 or 64.7%) are from property taxes, inclusive of an
increase within the guidelines established by the Proposition 2-1/2 legislation. That also includes the
debt exclusions. State Aid is the second largest component of the General Fund. The FY’22 projected
State Aid is $12,197,186, an increase of $271,862 over FY’21. This figure is subject to change, up or
down, when the final state budget is determined. Local receipts, MassPort and MWRA mitigation
money, as well as other smaller revenue sources provide the balance of the funds. It is worth noting that
the Town negotiated another 10-year deal with the MWRA in 2016 and it contains an annual escalator
clause. $150,000 of the increase for FY’22 has been designated for use in the Capital Plan budget.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses funded by the General Fund match the revenue projections resulting in a balanced
budget. There have been many times that the state aid numbers will change after the original budget
submission, resulting in operating expense changes. For the FY ‘22 budget there were two changes
which the town was notified of. The Charter School Reimbursement decreased by $34, 387 while our
Charter School sending tuition increased by $71,720, resulting in a $37,333 increase for the Town. This
was from the Senate budget. The adjustment using the House budget resulted in a $31,000 increase.
We were not presented with a revised budget reflecting the increase in cherry sheet disbursement,
resulting in us not making changes reflecting that amount.

The following summarizes significant changes in the operating budget from FY’21

e The Winthrop School’s operating budget increased by $650,000 from $22,242,750 to
$22,892,750, up 2.92%. This increase in the School budget is less than half the dollar increase in
Fy’21, however it does represent 64% of the new available funds for FY’22. It does not include
out-of-district tuitions associated with the Northeast Vocational School and the Essex Technical
High School, nor does it include expenses associated with grants, including Coronavirus relief
funds (CARES Act and ARPA)

e The School's share of fringe benefits (which include health coverage, pensions, insurance, etc.) is
not included in the School budget. These expenses are included in the Town’s Budget under
Non-Departmental Expenses along with other Town departments. The cost for School

Department Benefits in the FY '21 budget was $4,062,772. For FY’22 the cost is $4,210,540, an
increase of $147,767.

e@ The Town’s contribution to the Northeast Vocational School and the Essex Technical High School
for FY’22 is $998,229 compared to FY’21 which was $833,704, which is an increase of $164,525.

@ The FY’22 Schoo! budget inclusive of the fringe benefits and the out-or-district tuitions is
$28,101,519. The General Fund Budget also includes the School Buildings and Miller Field debt
exclusion revenue and equivalent debt service payments ($3,623,650). When the debt service
for the schools and Miller Field is included it amounts to a Town contribution of $31,725,169
towards education and related costs or 58% of the General Fund revenue.

e@ In FY’21 we made our final payment towards the Gorman Fort Banks School which will save us a
little over $500,000 per year

@ We entered into a new five-year Trash Contract in FY21, which has resulted in a 39% increase in
the cost of trash and recycling for FY’22. This equates to a $601,328 increase, which has led the
Town to create a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, supplemented by the Town by the amount of
$1,264,000. The remaining balance will be generated by users’ fee.

e Property Insurance was funded at $606,730 in FY’21, and has increased 14.3% to $693,341 for
FY’22. This is a significant concern for the Finance Commission, and puts the Town in a very
vulnerable position for the future.

Other Budget Comments and Considerations:
ARPA Funds

The use of $450,000 in ARPA funds for this operating budget is very concerning on a couple fronts. Using
one time money for recurring expenses is never good, and more significantly we are using funds that we
don’t have. The Commission understands that many municipalities in the Commonwealth are using
these funds in their budget, however the direction in using these funds is constantly changing. Now the
funds have to be applied for, where before they were going to be given to the towns. As is discussed
below we want to dismantle the structural deficit that is being created by the use of these funds.

Structural Deficit

The FY22 budget, as filed by the Town Manager, relies on $580K in one-time revenues from a
combination of ARPA funds ($450K) and a draw on the Town’s Stabilization fund ($130K). While the
Finance Commission is not proposing to change this recommendation, it does want to highlight that the
use of one-time revenues to balance the budget is a concern that will need to be resolved through
increased revenues, budget reductions or some combination of the two in future fiscal years. The Town
cannot continue to rely on one-time resources to support on-going expenses without impacting
long-term financial stability.

@ ARPA Funds — The use of ARPA funds is based on a calculation derived from guidance issued by the
federal government, which may need to be revised in accordance with new interpretation or future
guidance. In accordance with the guidance, these revenues are being used to offset
lower-than-anticipated revenue receipts for FY22 due to the COVID pandemic. Provided that

revenues return to pre-COVID levels by FY23, ARPA will fill the gap caused by the pandemic. If,
however, revenues do not return to pre-COVID levels, the Town will be left with a structural deficit
that will need to be addressed through budget cuts or revenue generating initiatives.

e Stabilization Fund — The FY22 budget relies on a Stabilization Fund draw of $130K. While the FY22
proposed draw reflects a slight reduction compared to the FY21 budgeted amount ($149k), the Town
needed to draw additional funds mid-fiscal year ($529,000) to address the shortfall caused by the
Town’s trash contract. The Finance Commission cites the repeated use of stabilization funds to
support ongoing operations of the Town as a major concern. The Town must take steps in future
fiscal years to eliminate the structural deficit masked by the use of these one-time funds.

Future Opportunities to Increase Efficiency and Effectiveness

Through this fiscal year budgeting cycle, it is apparent to the Finance Commission that there are
opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations for the Town. In
particular, the Commission recommends focusing on strategic sourcing that better leverages the Town’s
purchasing power and more specialized grant management to enhance grant stewardship and realize
additional grant revenue. As such, the Town Council should consider using one-time revenues to obtain a
consultant to evaluate the Town’s current purchasing and grant management model for enhancement.

Fuel
Fuel costs are level funded for FY ‘22 at $100,000. Given rising fuel costs, there is a concern that this will
not be adequate.

Pest Control
The good news here is that the budget allocates funds for this line item, which has not been done in the
past. The bad news is the costs for this line continue to rise. We would recommend a different approach
when it comes to Pest Control and implement Integrated Pest Management.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a process that is used to control pest populations while
minimizing the impacts on people and the surrounding environment. Focusing mainly on long-term pest
prevention, a successful IPM program utilizes a combination of contro! methods including biological
control, habitat manipulation, changes to cultural practices and use of resistant plant varieties. At the
core of IPM is the desire to reduce pesticide use and human incursion into the ecosystem unless
monitoring of pest populations indicates intervention is necessary.

Solar credits
The town needs to get a much better grasp on solar credits, how they work, the charge backs involved,
how the credits are taken, and accounting for these credits.

Salaries and Benefits

® The current budget for salaries/overtime/longevity/stipends ($29.1M), benefits ($7.4M), and
pension ($3.5M) costs are ~$40M of the ~$55M General Fund Budget.

© During the course of meetings between the Finance Commission and departments heads
reviewing each of their respective budgets there were several occasions where there were
discrepancies within the Budget between the Personnel Services Summaries which indicate
Position Title, headcount by Title and Salary by Title and the actual budgeted amount in the
Personnel line items. We requested a breakdown of each employee of the town, including the
school department with a breakdown of compensation by salaries, overtime, longevity, stipends,
bonuses, benefits and pension and any other benefits including car allowances, cell phones etc.
and have yet to receive that list. We were also told there were instances where an insurance
opt-out pay out was being given to certain employees but not others but there is no policy or
paperwork to support these arrangements.

@ Therefore, we recommend that the Town Council request that the Town Manager and the
Superintendent, in conjunction with our HR Director create and make available a list of all
employees in the town, including the School Department, with a breakdown of each component
of their compensation by salaries, overtime, longevity, stipends, bonuses, benefits and pension
and any other benefits including car allowances, cell phones etc. We feel this is imperative for
several reasons.

© To ensure we have the proper financial accounting records and controls in place as well
as the appropriate support in terms of contracts and policies covering t each piece of an
employee’s compensation

© To ensure that we are able to adequately assess an employee’s complete compensation
package in comparison to the market

© To ensure that we have equitable pay and policies in place to ensure employees are not
unfairly treated, which could open the town up to litigation risk.

¢ If the Town Council does not receive the listing of employees as recommended with assurance

by the respective Department Heads and the HR Director, then we would strongly encourage an
independent audit of all salaries and benefits.

Information Technology Department

¢ The current IT budget is equal to $209K, including 1 full-time systems administrator with a
salary and longevity benefits totaling $59K and another $150K consisting of outsourced IT support and
software licenses.

¢ — The majority of the Town’s IT Support is outsourced to Thrive Operations, LLC. These services
were previously provided by Retrofit Technologies, Inc. but Thrive was contracted during FY 21’ in
Retrofit's place. However it is unclear exactly what the date and terms of the new contract are (pricing,
tenor, scope of services, etc.) as we have been unable to obtain a final executed contract. The draft
contracts we have seen indicate one-time costs of between $96-5104K, plus recurring annual costs
between $49K-$73K. There is also a discrepancy in the term of the contract as one version indicates a 1
year term and another a 3 year term. Also the draft contract indicates an effective date of 7/1/20
despite the fact the draft contracts are dated 9/22/20 and 10/1/20. In addition, we were told that even
though those were the draft dates the contract was actually effective in March ‘21. One of the most
costly one time costs was an $85K Annual Security Assessment that we have not been able to obtain.

* — Itis important to remember that our School Department suffered a Cyber Attack during the
current school year and caused serious disruption in the ability to effectively teach children during the
remote/COIVD learning environment.

¢ Therefore we recommend that the Town Council and Town manager make a thorough review
of our IT Department a priority in fiscal year ‘22. We recommend that the Town Manager get a final
executed contract with Thrive as soon as possible. We should also insist we receive the Annual Security
Assessment indicated in the draft contract and have that presented at a near term Town Council
meeting. Once we obtain the final executed contract and the security assessment we should also refer
this to the Town’s Information Technology committee for review and recommend future action based on
the findings, including reviewing the current Town IT staffing in addition to the outsourced IT support
model. We feel this is imperative in this day in age when we all are so heavily reliant on technology to
function day to day, that we have the proper leadership to ensure we keep up to date our infrastructure.

E.B. Newton Clock Tower
The Commission feels there needs to be a more aggressive approach to reflect the urgency in making
proper repairs to one of the Town’s precious assets. The E.B. Newton Retained Earnings has a balance of
$167,000 which we feel could be a source of revenue to go forward with the much needed repairs in a
phased approach.

Free Cash Policy
In the budget package submitted by the Town Manager was a suggestion to change our current Free
Cash policy. The changes addressed a few areas. One was to increase the distribution to the General
Stabilization fund by 5%. The second cut in half the appropriation to the Capital Stabilization Fund. The
third added a new appropriation of 7.5% of free cash to the discretion of the Town Manager to budget
for Capital Projects. The last recommendation was to create a 5% distribution to our OPEB Trust Fund.
The Finance Commission recommends not accepting this suggested change, due mainly to the
uncertainty of our two top positions, especially the CFO. The Commission feels it would be much more
appropriate for a new CFO, and potentially a new Town Manager to be making suggestions to change our
Free Cash Policy reflecting their beliefs.

Enterprise Funds

Enterprise Funds rely on user fees for service rendered and are not part of the General Fund budget.
There are, as of FY’22 6 Enterprise Funds: Water/Sewer, Ferry, Rink, Parks and Recreation, Waterways
and Solid Waste.

The Water/Sewer Fund, as well as Solid Waste are significant and impact all property owners. The other
funds are utilized by smaller groups of citizens. Enterprise Funds are intended to be self-sufficient:
revenue derived from the services pay for the operating costs. The notable exception to that is the new
Solid Waste Fund. in FY’22 this fund will have an appropriation from the town in the amount of
$1,264,000, which coincides with the same appropriation which the town had for solid waste in FY’21.
The Ferry Fund had required an appropriation from the Town up until the FY’20 budget and has been
self-sufficient since.

The Water/Sewer account is funded by fees based on usage. The largest expense components are the
MWRA assessment and the debt service for water and sewer infrastructure projects. It should also be
noted that the Department of Revenue, which finalizes the water and sewer rates, requires that these
funds have a positive fund balance or equity, also known as retained earnings. This allows for
unexpected issues, like slow collections, unanticipated maintenance and repairs, and infrastructure
capital investment to be funded.

e The Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund budget for FY’22 increased by $272,387 from FY’21. The
total budget for Water/Sewer for FY’22 is $10,607,802. The change in debt service was
negligible. Our MWRA assessment for FY’22 increased $269,196 to $5,942,524.

e The Ferry Enterprise Fund — Revenues, primarily from ticket sales, are supplemented by other
sources, such as subsidies from municipalities and the State (intergovernmental resources). The
FY’22 budget is $442,314, funded by ticket sales ($131,314) and intergovernmental resources of
$311,000. This is a slight decrease from FY’21. Our concern lies with the Town's ability to secure
the intergovernmental transfers, and how that could potentially leave us unable to meet our
commitments.

e The Rink Enterprise Fund is slightly lower than FY’21. The FY’22 budget is $300,000. The vast
majority of revenues comes from user fees, with other income coming from advertising and
concession space rental.

e@ The Parks & Recreation budget for FY’22 is $334,668, which is a $8,288 or 2.42% decrease from
FY’21. Revenues from this fund are derived from participation fees associated with programs.
With Covid restrictions being lessened, it should prove to have a very positive impact on the
summer programs.

e Harbormaster Fund budget for FY’22 is $327,930 which reflects a 9.5% decrease from FY’21.
The major difference in this budget results from the final payment being made on the pier bond,
which is a $50,000 savings.

e The Solid Waste Enterprise Fund is new for FY’22. It has a budget of $1,865,328 which includes
an appropriation from the Town of $1,264,000. The remaining revenue will be made up from
user fees. Being the first year of the Fund, the administrative cost along with collections will
need to be monitored very closely.

Capital Expenses

Fire/Public Safety Facility - For many years the Winthrop Fire Department, under both the
leadership of current Chief Paul Flanagan and his predecessors, has patched, jury-rigged, and otherwise
made do with buildings that have been obsolete for decades. The central station on Pauline Street dates
to 1889 and the Beach station to 1904, As this article from 2017 states, a new fire station is long
overdue. https://wi

Town government has recognized this need since the early 1980’s conducting an initial study on a new
building in 1998- with additional studies conducted in subsequent years, Since that time, the cost of
either a new, centrally-located fire station or a combined public safety facility has only increased, while
the number of suitable parcels of land has decreased through development.

The buildings have truly reached their limits, as evidenced by photographs provided to the Finance
Commission by the Chief and his comment that, “the building envelopes are failing.”

The Finance Commission recommends that the Town Council prioritize the siting and funding of new
facilities for either the fire department or a combined public safety facility through a debt exclusion
voted by the citizens. This is a multi-year initiative that should begin with great urgency. The safety of the
community requires action now, as does the welfare of our first responders who serve us so well despite
their wholly inadequate facilities.

Budget Recommendation

We recommend the Town Manager’s budget with the following amendments.

Reductions:

e School Appropriation Reduce Appropriation (500000) $50,000 from $22,892,750 to
$22,842,750. This is based on factors regarding available federal funds. This is not taken lightly
at all, with the realization that the level service request was for an additional $1,300,000 and this
will reflect an increase of $600,000. We believe that the Schools will have the ability to provide
level service due to the ability to encumber more than in prior years related to Covid. We are
very mindful of school needs in FY ‘23 and beyond which we consider part of the Town’s
structural deficit which we need to address.

@ Town Council line 579100 (Annual license cost): Reduce from $8,025 to -0-. This reflects
eliminating the Granicus software

@ Planning line 511100 permanent employees:educe from $100,000 to $50,000. The Finance
Commission believes this could be a part time position.

e Employee Benefits - line 517520 (Group Insurance-schools): Reduce $155,000 from $2,789,340
to $2,634,340 and line 517510 (Group Insurance town): Reduce $50,975 from $1,714,817 to
$1,663,842

© Assessing line 530500 (Assessing Consulting): Reduce $30,000 from $40,230 to $10,230. The
Finance Commission feels that the Assessing Department could use funds from the Overlay to
satisfy their obligations for FY ‘22

® Veterans Agent line 577100 (Payment to Veterans): Reduce $20,000 from $70,000 to $50,000.
This is based on actuals.

e Re-allocate Massport Pilot increase of $94,000 used in Capital for FY ‘22 Police vehicle purchase
and sidewalk repair to be used in Operating Budget.

Increases:

e CBA Salary Reserve line 578100: Increase $375,000 to $450,000. This is prudent and proper to

manage negotiations in FY ‘22

Town Manager line 530400 (Outside Legal Consulting): Increase $35,000 to $100,000
Conservation line 511100 (Permanent employees): Increase from -0- to $23,000. The need for a
conservation agent for the Town is a priority of the Commission.

e Assessing line 511100 (Permanent Employees): Increase $8,000 from $202,000 to $210,000

based on actuals.

e Council on Aging line 511100 (Permanent Employees): Increase $21,000 from $142,271 to
$163,271. This enables the COA to replace the part time position that was taken from budget,
and will enable consistent hours of operation.

These changes are budget neutral

The Finance Commission recommends:

General Fund Expenditures of
Enterprise Fund Expenditures of
Revolving Fund Expenditures of
Total Budget

Closing

$54,994,887
13,878,412
198,254
$69,071,553

In closing we would like to thank former CFO, Anna Freedman, Interim Town Manager, Terrance
Delehanty, Assistant CFO, Robbie Powers, and Superintendent of School, Lisa Howard, as well as all of
the department managers for their cooperation. As usual, everyone’s cooperation was appreciated, The
budget represents a continuation of Town’s services to the people of Winthrop and focuses on the
long-term financial goals and needs of the community.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Letterie Chairman
Winthrop Finance Commission

Members:

Citizens Advisory Committee on Finance
Karin Chavis - Chairperson

Jan Twombly

Brent Farrell

William Gault

Joe Hanlon

Shannon Poulos

Matthew Gorzkowicz

Town Council sub-Committee on Finance
James Letterie - Chairman

Richard Ferrino

Tracey Honan