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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2022 President Letterie calls meeting to order at 7:00 PM also announcing Zoom information ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor DeMarco MOMENT OF SILENCE John Eade Thomas Bailey MINUTES Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of June 23, 2022, as circulated 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Citation-Rose Mazzuchelli –Winthrop past VSA Citation-Jack Wallace- Baseball Citation Div. III National Champs PUBLIC HEARING(S) None PUBLIC COMMENT Jack Dowd-Comments on tree at 190 Somerset and believes it is a healthy tree and should not be cut down. Diana Veins-Comments on ADA problem with the tree on Somerset and reflects are Ordinance discourages this tree to be cut down, it is a healthy tree of which an arborist on the tree committee agrees with. Lucy Diluiso-Owner of 190 Somerset who requests tree to be cut down and has reports from experts stating it is a danger to her property and her home. She wants the town to be aware of any law suits that could occur against them due to the tree not be cut down. Tom Dederian-Certified Arborist and on Tree Committee-He believes there are 100 of trees in town in the same predicament as 190 Somerset and he feels there is no danger with these trees falling down or causing major damages Mike Diluiso comments on how long this decision has been going on and the Tree Warden should have made a decision months ago. Other citizens on the street have complained about the tree, one broke his toe. He feels this has not been justly handled . Carol Homeyer speaks on this tree and does not want a precedent started due to the fact there are so many other trees in Winthrop planted and growing same way on sidewalk. She requests a copy of the report from the Arborist Town Manager Marino officially appoints Phil Ronan as the new Town Veterans Service Officer. Phil is happy to accept and looks forward to working with the town. CORRESPONDENCE None COMMITTEE REPORTS Rules & Ordinance Vice President reports that the committee met to discuss the several ordinance amendments that came before them and 7 out of 9 were voted with a Positive Recommendation. The others will be held in committee. There will be a Public Hearing at the next Town Council meeting to vote on these positive recommendations motions. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2022 PAGE 1 TOWN MANAGER REPORT Town Manager Marino reports he has been working hard on the other positions in town that need to be filled. The Town has made an offer to Brendan Curritte for the Treasurers position of which he has accepted and will be starting on August 22, 2022. He is currently the Treasurer in Nahant. Town Manager Marino presents a Water Update (Please see copy attached and on website) The watering at the CBD has been being done by Massports workers and DPW Flag policy that he is working on to discuss with the Town Council He will be away from July 30 th to August 6 th of which Chief Delehanty and Chief Wiley will be covering. School Dude software program (now Brightly) and reached out to get some pricing and they will come in and do a presentation of assessment of our buildings in town. Councilor Aiello requests a document to be formed for item that have been raised at the Council meetings by the Council and does not want them to be forgotten. A simple data base to keep these subjects up to date. He believes the people in this town need more transparency and there should be more communication as what will be discussed. Councilor Munson would like to see bullet points on the Middle School Site and other projects in town. Councilor Flockhart asks about the sites for our Public Safety Building. Town Manager reports they are all being looked into. Councilor Letterie requests DPW Director to discuss the materials of the crosswalk paint as some have complained it is slippery, which Director Calla agrees until it settles. Council President would like to see finalization on the Trash Ordinance as for bag costs and including 4 families in pick up. SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT Council President reports on meeting, the main discussion was a title change of Curriculum Co-ordinater to Assistant Superintendent, this is continued to be discussed at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS Motion by Councilor Munson to accept the Zone –Flood Resilience Language Change 2 nd by Councilor Aiello ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes Trash Enterprise Fund / Trash Abatement / Trash Enforcement-Council President send this to the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee for discussion Council President would like to see finalization on the Trash Ordinance as for bag costs and including 4 families on trash pick-up. CBD Maintenance of Plants/Watering-This is currently being done Discussion on Public Ways –Will continue this discussion TSAC – Regulation Request –This will be on next meeting at a Public Hearing TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2022 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS Motion by Councilor Belcher to allow the Town Manager to proceed with the necessary actions to begin the procedures of the Sale of Land: Faunbar Ave. 2 nd By Councilor DeMarco ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Disapprove: Councilor Aiello Motion Passes Discussion of Parklets-Former Town Manager got these parklets through a grant and we would like to be able to move the one in front of the Library and maybe the one at the Sr. Center. This will be reviewed as to where they could be moved to. Committee Appointments/Re-Appointments Motion by Town Council President that the Town Council vote to re-appoint the following members to the following Committees 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco Karla Murphy Winthrop Commission on Disabilities Liz Carella Tom Curry Historical Commission Alyssa Santoro Parks Committee Betty Peabody Janice Pomeroy Beautification Committee Suzanne Martucci Gallo Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Tom Dederian Tree Committee Motion by Town Council President that the Town Council votes to appoint Alyssa True to the Cultural Council 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco ROLL CALL Approve: Councilor Honan, Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco Councilor Flockhart, Councilor Aiello, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Motion Passes 190 Somerset Tree Removal-Discussion amongst the Town Council per the Tree Ordinance Councilor DeMarco discusses the different ideas that have been discussed with the removal/non removal of this tree Town Manager discusses the sidewalk work that was done previously and this tree should have been removed. If this were to go to a lawyer, the town would lose. It does not meet ADA requirements. His recommendation is to take tree down. Councilor DeMarco uses his Town Council privilege to table this until the next Town Council meeting. Town Council review and agree to sign letter to MBTA-regarding Better Bus Network-This is a time sensitive matter, the Town Council will approve the letter being sent with further review of letter by Councilor Belcher and Councilor Flockhart Passes by Town Council Fee Increase-Town Clerk-Council President refers to the Finance Committee Discussion-ARPA Funding-Please see copy of Spread Sheet Attached. Councilor Aiello discusses these figures and reviews for accuracy. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2022 PAGE 3 Town Council amend Town Council Rules & Procedures-Include Council Liaison, to CDIRC, WPB & BOA Council President would like to consider liaisons for these committees to report the Town Council Councilors have several different thoughts and will continue this discussion Motion by Town Council vote to name corner of Shirley St. & Veterans Rd. after David Green/Ramona Cooper- Council- President refers to the Memorial Committee and will ask for a Positive Recommendation Update Charter Ordinance Review Procedures-Council President reviews these procedures and the Town Council should be receiving the recommendations from the Charter Review within the next couple Town Council Meetings. PUBLIC COMMENT Diana Veins discusses the tree on 190 Somerset and points out that an arborist and the former Tree Warden agree not to cut tree down and this discussion has gone on long enough. Chair of the Board of Health, Bill Schmidt is interested on what proposals might change with the Trash Regulations and does not want them to interfere with current Board of Health regulations. Jack Down discusses the bus route service being cut and discusses that the town makes payment to the MBTA for bus services Councilor Belcher comments that due to our ridership being smaller, this is the basis of cutting off the bus service in the point area. All the Tree Correspondence information is asked for the Town Manager to provide prior to next meeting. Lucy Diluiso discuses that yes, this has gone on long enough and why do people that do not live on Somerset so included in any decisions. This is a liability issue now and does not want the town to have to be responsible. Councilor Fucillo states that if anyone is suffering from anxiety or depression there is help for them. Councilor Munson states there is a Blood Drive at Odd fellow Hall on Saturday PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS Dept. Public Health Offering College Prep Sessions & Resume Workshop- Contact 617-539-5837 ext. 2543 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 9:30PM 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 MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2022 PAGE 4