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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 2022 President Letterie opens meeting at the Sr. Center ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Ruggiero, President Letterie PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor Ferrino MINUTES Motion by Councilor Flockhart to accept Minutes of December 21, 2021, as circulated 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Present: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passed PUBLIC HEARING Town Council vote 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 Public Hearing Opened Discussion-DPW Director Calla discusses this motion and the repair needed Councilor Ruggiero concerned with the amount of repairs being done in this particular section of town, DPW Calla is aware and working to have smoother transition of traffic. Public Hearing Closed PUBLIC COMMENT None CORRESPONDENCE None COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee: President Letterie reports that the Finance Committee did meet in reference to the Town Council vote 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 and voted with a Positive Recommendation OLD BUSINESS Motion by the Finance Committee with a Positive Recommendation that the Town Council vote 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 ROLL CALL VOTE Approve: Present: Councilor Demarco, Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Belcher, Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passed NEW BUSINESS President Letterie refers the following motions to the Finance Committee: Town Council vote the use of Retained Earnings in the Waterways Fund in the amount of $48,854 Town Council vote to transfer $35,500 from the Salary Reserve Account to various departments personnel accounts TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2022 PAGE 1 Precinct (2) Nomination for open Seat President Letterie reports this open seat will be advertised and the Town Council will be accepting applications until Jan. 15, 2022. Intent is for the Town Council to open nominations for this seat. There will be nominations from any Councilor for anyone that submits or does not submit an application, there will then be a roll call vote. Discussion as to how procedure of nominations will take place during meeting. It may happen in one meeting, it may not. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Schmidt-Congratulates new members and if anything is needed, please contact him. Karin Chavis- Questions if the motion for the Salary Reserve is collective bargaining. Does this have to be? changed in budget if so, this will be reviewed. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS Special State Senator Election- January 11, 2022 / No Early Voting District Wide Election/N.E. Vocational – January 25, 2022 MMA Trade Event January 21 & 22 nd . Interim Town Manager Delehanty gives an update on Covid….(Please see Town Website for all up to date information) ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Councilor Honan to adjourn at 7:13PM 2 nd by Councilor Demarco Passed Unanimously 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 JANUARY 5, 2022 PAGE 2