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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2022 President Letterie calls meeting to order at 7:00 PM also announcing Zoom information ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor Fucillo MINUTES Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of May 17, 2022, as circulated 2 nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously Motion by Councilor Munson to accept Minutes of May 31, 2022, as circulated 2 nd by Councilor Flockhart Passed Unanimously GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Board of Health – Black Plastic Recycling-This will be re-scheduled Council President reports that it was discussed as BOH regulations of Black Plastic Containers. The issue is for some reason the black is not being picked up by recycling facilities. More Information to follow. PUBLIC HEARING o TSAC Recommendations-Continue Public Hearing o Flood Resilience Language Change-Continued –Waiting Recommendation from WPB (June 13 th their Public Hearing) o CBC Parking Ordinance-Public Hearing Opened o Vice President Ruggiero reports on this meeting held by the Rules and Ordinance twice and our current ordinance in the CBD do not reflect the current practice. There will be a motion in Old Business Public Hearing Closed o Tree Ordinance-Public Hearing Opened Councilor Ruggiero reports on Tree Ordinance and wishes that Councilor Honan was present as she worked hard on this particular ordinance. First the Tree Committee should be Established / Second: The Actual Tree Ordinance Both will be discussed in Old Business Public Hearing Closed o Town Council vote to transfer $150,000 from Capital Stabilization/General Fund/Revere Tips Project-Public Hearing Opened DPW Director discusses that this project began in 2014 . Project became active again in 2017 and has been active ever since. The scope didn’t change but the limits did. Public Hearing Closed o Town Council vote to transfer $49,500 from Salary Reserve / Non-Union COLA-Public Hearing Opened This will be discussed in Old Business Public Hearing Closed TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FY 23 Budget-Continued Public Hearing Opened. Council President once again thanks the Finance Commission for their hard work on this budget and their recommendations, to have the separate meeting was very beneficial . Council President requests any Councilor to speak up on the budget now if they have any further questions or amendments. None speak up. Council President asks if there is any public comment in the audience or on zoom, there are none. Council President passes the gavel to Vice President Ruggiero Council President reports he did talk to the North East Vocation and also Essex Agricultural Technical School on our FY23 numbers that we funded. Essex numbers are off just a bit, but North East is right on track. Motion by Council President Letterie to decrease line item # 0132153-5332400 by $55,000 from $149,751 to $94,751 and increase the School Appropriation line # 01300 by $55,000 from $23,742,750 to $23,797,750 2 nd by Councilor Fucillo Discussion Motion by Councilor Aiello to end discussion 2 nd by Councilor Munson Passed Unanimously Roll Call on Main Motion as discussed Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Vice President Ruggiero returns the gavel to Council President Council President continues the Public Hearing on the Budget Councilor Aiello would like to make an amendment to reduce the Capital Stabilization Fund of which this type of motion can be done at any meeting. This will have to be advertised as a new motion. He also discusses the Charter and how the Capitalization Improvement Plan should be submitted at least 120 days before the start of each FY. He does not recollect this being done last March. Discussion entails on the submittal of the Capitalization Plan from the Charter continues. Vice President discusses that this has been discussed in the Charter Review Meeting and agrees this must be reviewed and discussed in details. PUBLIC COMMENT Jack Dowd P3-Discusses the trees that were cut down by the Atlantis Marina, would like an update and if this has been resolved? Shannon Poulos-P3-Questions if Tree Ordinance if Pvt. Property owners need approval for clearance of trees Vice President Ruggiero reports it is only for public owned trees. CORRESPONDENCE Councilor DeMarco reports he was asked about more public access to Miller Field Vice President Ruggiero reports that he was asked about 1-4 family being included in trash removal and also about CBD Parking in Lieu of which was addressed by TSAC Chair, Mike Diluiso TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 2 Councilor Flockhart asks about the detour of the traffic in the highlands and some has been very aggressive driving. WPD did address Councilor Aiello asks about a memorial for our victims last year on June 26 th Yes, there will be, further information to follow Councilor Munson reports that there was an amendment done that Parking in the CBD is $20,000 per spot not $2,000 COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee-Councilor Fucillo reports on the Finance Committee meeting and 4 motions will be coming from the Finance Committee with Positive Recommendations Vice President Ruggiero reports on the Rules & Ordinance and Joint Finance Committee & Rules & Ordinance and will have motions in Old Business TOWN MANAGER REPORT Town Manager Marino reports that jobs have been posted that is needed for the Town and resumes are being sent in for review. Had a meeting with State Representative and Senator Edwards and a lot of good information discussed. Have reached out to a couple of vendors for pricing on the Middle School Survey He did receive a resignation from VSO Mazzuchelli and wish her best of luck in new position. Ferry has started and working during week. Still need to get weekend Captains. Meeting with the Chelsea City Manager and discussed our regional collaborative with Chelsea and Revere. We are a Green Community and he is reviewing grants available. Wendy Millar Page discusses the Textile Recovery Bins. This information in on our Website for Review SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REPORT Council President reports that the School Committee discussed the School Budget and how tight it is and Superintendent Howard is working on this. The graduation ceremony went well, held at Miller Field. Scholarships that were Awarded was over $340,000 which is a great amount for our students. OLD BUSINESS-ALL FY 23 BUDGET MOTIONS WILL BE ATTACHED IN FULL Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council vote to adopt the Town Manager’s proposed annual General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as set forth in the Town Manager’s submission dated April 26, 2022, and amended by the Town Council on May 31, 2022, 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 $56,938,408 or take any other action relevant thereto. 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Adoption Annual Revolving Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 3 Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Council Adoption of Larsen Rink Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town adoption of Harbormaster Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Adoption of Annual Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan No: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Adoption of Ferry Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor Munson Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Free Cash Appropriation for Year End Close Out Adoption of Annual General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Adoption of Annual Revolving Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd Councilor DeMarco Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Adoption of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 4 Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Town Adoption of Recreation Enterprise Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Adoption of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 2 nd Councilor Belcher Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council vote to transfer $150,000 from Capital Stabilization/General Fund/Revere Tips Project No 2 nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council vote to transfer $49,500 from Salary Reserve / Non-Union COLA No 2 nd Needed Discussion Motion by Councilor Belcher corrects line item numbers 2 nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Main Motion as amended Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council vote to transfer $24,000 from Salary Reserve / Town Manager Contract No 2 nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation Town Council to declare DPW’s 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne & 2005 Chevrolet Silverado as Surplus No 2 nd Need Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 5 Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to Establish a Tree Committee….Please see attached motion in full No 2 nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Motion by Councilor Flockhart to waive the reading of the entire Ordinance 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously Motion by the Rules & Ordinance to add a new Tree Ordinance….Please see attached motion in full 2 nd by Councilor Flockhart Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes Zone –Flood Resilience Language Change-Continued Trash Enterprise Fund / Trash Abatement / Trash Enforcement-Continued Motion by Councilor DeMarco to waive the reading on the CBD Parking Ordinance 2 nd by Councilor Belcher Passed Unanimously Motion by the Rules & Ordinance with a positive recommendation to accept the recommendation of the CBD Parking as amended 2 nd by Councilor Aiello Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Motion Passes CBD Crosswalk Discussion-Continued Motion by the Rules and Ordinance and the Finance Committee with a positive recommendation that the Solid Waste Enforcement be continued until Sept. 1, 2022 No 2 nd Needed Roll Call Yes: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan Abstain: Councilor DeMarco Motion Passes NEW BUSINESS Councilor President refers to the Finance Committee that Free Cash Appropriation for Year End Close Out Councilor President refers to the Finance Committee that Year-End General Fund Inter-Budgetary Transfers Motion by Councilor Belcher to Waive Town Council Rules-July Meetings to have one meeting on July 19, 2022 2 nd by Councilor Aiello Passed Unanimously TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 6 Council President refers to the Finance Committee that the Town appropriates the sum of $2,912,000 to pay costs of constructing and reconstructing water mains on Revere Street, Crest Avenue and Grover’s Street Council President refers to the Finance Committee Town appropriates the sum of $1,633,750 to pay costs of reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Revere Street pressure regulating valve station, PUBLIC COMMENT -Maureen McAdams P5-Discusses her disappointment that the Town is losing VSO Agent Rose Mazzuchelli -Jim Corkhum P5-Discusses the parking at the High School and has an idea that maybe use the cemetery for excessive parking -Karin Chavis P2-Discusses an agenda item -Jack Dowd P3-Questions on the cost of trash barrels and different unit costs. Kurt Millar P2-Discusses that the budget should have more accountability for all Departments and the Indirect Costs PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS MBTA Meeting / June 8 th , 6:00 PM Via Zoom - Changes to the bus routes within Winthrop https://www.mbta.com/.../public-meeting-bus-network... June 14 th 12:00 - Chamber of Commerce dedication of French Sq. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:50PM 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 JUNE 7, 2022 PAGE 7