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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2022 President Letterie calls meeting to order at 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Fucillo, Councilor Munson Councilor Belcher, Councilor DeMarco (6:05) Councilor Aiello (6:30),Councilor Flockhart, Vice President Ruggiero, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Honan PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor DeMarco MINUTES Motion by Councilor Belcher to accept Minutes of October 4, 2022, as circulated 2 nd by Councilor Fucillo Passed Unanimously GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS PUBLIC HEARING(S) None PUBLIC COMMENT John Morgan P4—Member Commission of Disabilities-Commission is requesting the Town Council to revisit the tree issue of 190 Somerset Ave. believes there is information that was not introduced that should be reviewed. CORRESPONDENCE Carina Campobasso-Has ORC Recommendation concerns. Opposes # 1-2-3 of their recommendations to the Town Council Diana Viens-Traffic Concerns in the town most recently the accident on Walden and Lincoln St. Council President does agree and this has also concerned him at this same area. This should be addressed and this intersection should be reviewed. COMMITTEE REPORTS None TOWN MANAGER REPORT Updates on meeting with Peg Lyons, Director of the Winthrop Housing. Discussed the housing trash use and beginning ground work about their trash situation with the town and what their use is. Toured all ball fields and parks with Director Driscoll of the Parks and Rec for what repairs are needed Revisited the CFO position/ School Business Manager combined position of which in the past the Town Council has approved. This job will be reposted and hopefully filled by the end of the month. Met with Comcast and Mike Cabral from WCAT, working on renewing the contract and working on capital money. Thanks all that attended PARC Re-opening. Did great job with repairs after flooding. Met with owners Veterans Rd for parcel of land and negotiating a price of $10,000 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2022 PAGE 1 There will be a reverse 911 will be going out 10-19-22. This is now legally required with new lead rule from the EPA There are 418 lead remaining test services, tested 20 randomly and 3 tested above lead action level…no harm. But entire town must be notified. The work is continuing and we are getting done in a timely fashion. We have some of the safest water in the country, there is no need to be concerned for health safety Councilor Flockhart reports that at the last Town Council meeting DPW Calla was going to talk to state about bike lanes…have we gotten response? DPW Calla, yes meeting is coming up …our consultants have reached out to Mass DOT…several spots can be saved but not all. Councilor DeMarco assumes that since we are receiving funding from the state, even if the bike lanes cannot be deleted, we will continue with project. Councilor Munson asks update on Old Middles School Town Manager reports that he is working with engineers and reviewing Chap 97, do not have final info as of yet, but continuing to work on. Vice President Ruggiero asks in regards to reverse 911, is this language in house or boiler language as we do not want to alarm residents. Town Manager replies it is a combination of both, but we have worked with our PR Mgt. on language Vice President Ruggiero would like to reiterate, this is not an emergency SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT Town Council President reports that a presentation from Mr. Crombie giving the up to date of the High School. Approx. 133 seniors. 135 juniors. 150 sophomores 155 freshman The WHS Drama class will be presenting the stage theater of Wizard of Oz Reports the Town Manager’s discussion with the Superintendent of the joining of the CFO/Bus. Officer with School. The School Committee has voted and agreed upon this. OLD BUSINESS Trash Enterprise Fund / Trash Abatement / Trash Enforcement- Still under Review Ordinance Review Committee Recommendations- There will be a Public Hearing 11-1-22 DCR Presentation- Awaiting update of date Discussion-CBD Parking Requirements/Signage- Still under Review NEW BUSINESS Town Council President refers the following to the Finance Committee: Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Amendment, $100,000 Town Council vote to transfer $247,775 Water Main Master Plan and Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan Town Council vote to transfer $101,786.04 for the Brightly (School Dude) Facilities Needs Assessment for Town and School Buildings Committee Handbook- Still under Review- Councilor Flockhart offers corrections for this handbook and Councilor Belcher would like more templates included. Vice President Ruggiero would like this to be circulated to our Committee Chair Members for their feedback Committee Appointments Motion by Councilor Belcher to approve the appointment of Kelly Gaule to the CDICR 2 nd by Councilor DeMarco Passed Unanimously CDICR Agenda Item (Town Council Rules & Procedures)- Councilor DeMarco uses his Town Council Privilege to move to the next Town Council meeting. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2022 PAGE 2 PUBLIC COMMENT John Morgan P4-911 Reveres calls in different languages Yes, they are John DaRos P6-He supports the CDICR being put on the Town Council Agenda for reporting. Also for November 1, 2022 meeting he is concerned with what is happening on the beach with the Welcome to Winthrop Beach sign being defaced repeatedly. He would like to thank the Town for watching out for this jurisdiction which is ran by DCR. PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS Early Voting begins in the Town Hall Lobby on Oct. 22 nd . through Nov.4 th /Hours posted on Web and Transcript Before asking for motion to adjourn, Council President Letterie asks each Town Councilor if they have anything further to discuss: Councilor Honan Absent Councilor Fucillo No Councilor Munson Odd Fellows working with food drive all month beginning 11-26-22, Food Pantry looking for food and personal goods Councilor Belcher MBTA Map input public meeting 11-2-22 Zoom MBTA Network redesign Councilor DeMarco Trudy Macero, students and friends honored her with a retirement party of which he had the honor to present a citation and it was his honor to do so. It is Italian Heritage Month Councilor Flockhart No Councilor Aiello Congratulations to the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh , Fall Festival Great Event Vice President Ruggiero No Council President requests citizens to purchase tickets to the WHS Drama Play Wizard of OZ November 12 th & 13th He requests with the help of Councilor Aiello for a representative from the MBTA to attend a Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Councilor Belcher to adjourn at 6:45PM 2 nd by Councilor Fucillo 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 OCTOBER 18, 2022 PAGE 3