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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 President Boncore Opens Meeting to order at 7:00PM opens meeting and announces Zoom Information ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco ,Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor Ruggiero MINUTES Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept Minutes of November 23, 2021, as circulated 2™ by Councilor Honan ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Absent: Councilor Letterie Motion Passed 7-1 EX.MINUTES Motion by Councilor DeMarco to accept the Ex. Minutes of June 22, 2021, as circulated 2" by Councilor Honan ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Letterie Motion Passed 7-1 EX.MINUTES Motion by Councilor Ferrino to accept the Ex. Minutes of July 6, 2021, as circulated 2" by Councilor Honan ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Letterie Motion Passed 7-1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS None PUBLIC HEARING None PUBLIC COMMENT Jack Dowd comments on Sale of Public Property and asked what is left in account and that the Assessors GIS map is not adequate to use for any sale of land information. Robert Carroll (P6)-Comments on Neighbors of David Green and Ramona Cooper Go Fund Me to preserve their memory with Tree Dedication Memorial. They are hoping to raise enough for 30 trees and benches. Asks Town Council and anyone who can to please get awareness of this fund to others. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED CORRESPONDENCE None TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee Councilor Letterie reports on Finance Committee Meeting and the Joint with Rules & Ordinance « Fee Amendments for the Treasure-Positive Recommendation Rules & Ordinance Vice President Christopher reports on the Rules & Ordinance Meeting in reference to the Reprecincting of Map for the Town of Winthrop’s Precincts which was approved with a Positive Recommendation MANAGER REPORT Thanks everyone in reference to the passing of his sister and the many messages him and his family received. Covid Update between 11-14-21 and 11-27-21 we have 81 confirmed. Considering the holiday, an increase was anticipated. Need help on 5-11 year old. Upcoming Clinics- 12-12-21 (12-4pm)/ 12-13-21(1-6pm) and 12-15-21-(1-4pm) at St Michaels Parish Asking Town Council to vote on the motion for 449,825.00 to help with our public safety DPW Director Steve Calla gives update on CBD (Please see town website for all updates) SCHOOL COMMITTEE Council President reports on the School Committee, subcommittee reports were reviewed, Superintendent gave her report. There were 11 students in the last week with Covid. When you receive your shot, please submit date to the school, this will help with DESI who comes in and reviews the percent of vaccinated students. Wasabi donated Tickets for the Fenway Bowl on 12-29-21 at 11AM will be held at Fenway Park, they have 100 tickets. Santa Club dispersed $25 gift certs for any families in need. They have also been inundated with Public Records requests and this is taking up quite a lot of time. they may need someone to help out with these records that need answering. OLD BUSINESS Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation to vote to table that the Town Council vote to authorize the Town of Winthrop to accept $449,825.00 in the form of a grant awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Community Health and Prevention ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Passes Tabled with the Finance Committee for further discussion that Town Council appropriate $50,000 from the Sale of Town Property Fund to a Special Article for the purpose of real estate consulting services related to the sale of the old school property Motion by the Finance committee with a positive recommendation to approve and adopt the Treasurers Fees. No 2" Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Pass 8-0 Motion by the Finance Committee that the Town Council moves that the Town Council transfer the amount of $21,282.94 from Town Council Employee Line to the Town Clerks permanent Employee Line ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Pass 8-0 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 2 Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council votes to transfer $5,000 from Town Council Reserve to the Town Managers Supply Line / Employee Recognition No 2™ Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Motion Pass 8-0 Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY22 authorizes Interim Town Manager Delehanty to sign and electronically submit the LA-5 to the Department of Revenue and the Town Council approves Electronic Signature to this document on behalf of the Town Councilors. No 2" Needed ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Disapprove: Councilor Ferrino Motion Pass 7-1 NEW BUSINESS Town Council President refers to the Finance Committee that the Town Council votes the Use of Retained Earnings in the Water/Sewer Fund, in the amount of $175,000, for the repair of a leaking water main at the intersection of Revere St. and Crest Ave Resolution Town Council Endorse the Living Memorial for David Green and Ramona Cooper Vice President Christopher reads the Resolution in full..... See Attached) Discussion This is a community driven resolution, they are asking for all to share in hopes of collection of funding. RESOLUTION ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Letterie, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Christopher, President Boncore Resolution Passes President Boncore refers this to the Memorials Committee: Resolution Town Council Recognize the Dog Park to be named in honor of Michael McDuffie. PUBLIC COMMENT Grace Kingsbury, a neighbor involved with the Ramona Cooper, David Green memorial and asks for support for the funding needed. Peter Gill-Requests Town Council to have a joint meeting to nominate and appoint the tenant member for the Winthrop Housing Authority. Jack Dowd-Reads a document received from the Town Clerk in December 202 of a verified complaint about a property that would not have a positive effect of the quality of life. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS Special State Senator Election is 12-14-21 / Awaiting Ballots from the State to begin Over the Counter Voting Thanksgiving Football game in Revere this year Wish all a Happy Thanksgiving....... Councilor Ruggiero thanks the Winthrop Foundation for their donation of lights in Crest Ave Park Thanks and plug the Police Toy Drive Toy Drive locations-155 Veterans Rd., 130 Grover’s Ave., Belle Isle Seafood, 89 Veterans, Book Depot., 21°. Century TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Councilor DeMarco to adjourn at 8:00PM 2" by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously 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 Motion Respectfully submitted Denise Quist Town Clerk Council Clerk TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 PAGE 4 TOWN OF WINTHROP OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER m Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458 Austin Faison Town Manager Town Council Motion November 4, 2021 Fiscal Year 2022 Motion Summary Title: MASS DPH Grant - Equitable Approaches to Public Safety Program Motion ID: TCM22-017 Amount: $449,825 Funding Source: State Grant Motion Details Motion Type: Appropriate Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager Date Submitted: November 4, 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 Four Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($449,825.00) in the form of a grant awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to be administered by the Town of Winthrop’s Public Health Department. This grant is for the Equitable Approaches to Public Safety Program; or take any other action thereto. Funding Details Funding Source Funding Destination Account Description Amount Account Description Amount N/A N/A IN/A New Fund IDPH - Equitable Grant__ [$449,825.00 TOWN OF WINTHROP Terence Delehanty Interim Town Manager Town Council Motion OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER m Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458 November 4, 2021 Motion Summary Title: Real Estate Consulting Services Motion ID: TCM22-018 Amount: $50,000 Funding Source: Sale of Town Property Fund Motion Details Motion Type: Appropriate Submitted by: Terence Delehanty, Interim Town Manager Date Submitted: November 4, 2021 Text of Motion MOTION: I move that the Town Council appropriate $50,000 from the Sale of Town Property Fund to a Special Article for the purpose of real estate consulting services related to the sale of the Old Middle School property; or take any other action thereto. Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Details Funding Source Funding Destination Account Description Amount Account Description Amount 853 ISale of Town Property $50,000 INew Special Article $50,000 Sale of Town Property Balance: $104,907 Amount Requested:_ $50,000 Sale of Town Property after motion approval: $54,907 TOWN OF WINTHROP OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER Terence Delehanty Interim Town Manager MOTION TEXT OF MOTION Submitted By: Interim Town Manager Delehanty Date: 11-18-21 Subject: Uniform Tax Rate TEXT OF MOTION That the Town Council maintains a Uniform Tax rate for all classes of Property for FY2022, authorize Interim Town Manager Delehanty to sign and electronically submit the LA-5 to the Department of Revenue and the Town Council approves Electronic Signature to this document on behalf of the Town Councilors. 11-23-21 Public Hearing Opened Discussion Motion referred to the Finance Committee by Town Council President Boncore Public Hearing Closed 12-7-21 Motion Approved with a Positive Recommendation by the Finance Committee No 2™ Needed Roll Call Vote Councilor Ruggiero, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Demarco, Councilor Christopher, Councilor Honan, Councilor Ferrino, Vice President Jim Letterie,Council President Boncore Motion Passes 8-0 A Te on est: Mtns. Kut Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1077 Fax: 617-846-5458 TOWN OF WINTHROP OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK Town Hall 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone 617-846-1742 11-17-21 Local Election Districts Review Commission Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth c/o Elections Division One Ashburton Place, Room 1705 Boston, MA 02108 RE: TOWN OF WINTHROP - 2020 RE-PRECINCTING We, the undersigned, hereby certify that at a meeting held on the Winthrop Town Council voted to accept as presented by the Town Clerk, the 2020, Re-Precinct Plan for the Town of Winthrop, MA 02152 TOWN COUNC a Oia Councilor Cifistopher, Vice President-Precinct 5 éSouncilor a Precinct 1 Se Conor or Lote Precinct 2 an PEI CburCilor at Large arco Councilor Flockhart, Precinct 4 ~