Minutes
Town Council · from the Town's website · 5 pages · 50 KB
open the file ↗ · original at the source ↗
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 2024 President Letterie calls meeting to order at 6:00PM ROLL CALL Present: Councilor Tassinari, DeMarco, Councilor Aiello, Councilor Swope, Councilor DaRos, Vice President Belcher, President Letterie Absent: Councilor Munson, Councilor Aiello PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice President Belcher First order of Business: Winthrop Police Ceremony Town Manager reads statement on the tragic event that happened in our Town on June 26, 2021 and the courageous & heroic people that were involved. He announces the distinguished guests … Speakers: Senator Lydia Edwards Representative Turco Byron Night-District Attorney Office Town Manager introduces the Town Council President to serve our civilians with Citations Michael Mahoney Aaron Armistead Chief of Police Terry Delehanty speaks on behalf of his department, fire dept. public health dept. and all their involvement in this major tragic incident of June 26, 2021. Chief presents Citations of Executive Duty Dawn Armistead Carlos Dutra Present the Police highest honor, the Medal of Honor Nick Bettano Return to Town Council Meeting MINUTES Motion by Councilor DeMarcol to Approve Minutes, February 20, 2024, as circulated 2 nd by Councilor Tassinari Passed Unanimously GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Town Council President – State of the Town PLEASE SEE COPY ATTACHED AND ON WEBSITE. Mass DEP Proposed Draft Amendment Updates- Kim Dimes, Chair of the Conservation Committee discusses the Wetland By Laws and Conservation Committee LSCSF-Changes to our DEP Wetland Protection Act … (See ……… .) Main Concern is if you are in the Flood Zone … please check out your zone. Mass DEP is an informational highway for residents TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 12, 2024 PAGE 1 Town Council President serves a Citation to Councilor Rich Fucillo who has resigned as he has moved out of town. Councilor President reports we now have an opening for a Councilor for Precinct 1 … Please contact the Town Council if you are interested. This will be a Town Council Vote and will be a term until Dec. 31, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING None PUBLIC COMMENT None CORRESPONDENCE Alyson Casey Dewer-Writes Opposing MBTA 3A Zoning Donna Reilly-Reviewing and sent Info on Grants Available for our Town Alyssa Jackson, WPB Member-Would like the Planning Board and Town Council work together to review the MBTA 3A Zoning Information. COMMITTEE REPORTS No Meetings SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REPORT FY25 Budget being discussed. Vote to add ½ June 5 th day to elementary school giving teachers opportunity to review new programs TOWN MANAGER REPORT Mass TIP 3-23-24 Meeting and Tues 3-26-24 to address questions as project begins Working on Capital Plan and Budget, have meeting with both committees Working with KBA, different locations for Fire Station Locations Concom Chair, referenced flooding issues, we need to review the sites Our new Chief of Police will be Officer John Goodwin Notifiction Congresswoman Clark has notified him that we are up for approval of $125,000 for the E.B. Newton Our Town Planner, Rachel Kelly will be leaving, working hard to do a transition and make this a smooth transition Councilor DeMarco asks DPW about crosswalk on Revere St. to be replaced. Councilor Swope concerned about kids congregating … .. WHERE? CHECK TAPE We need more residents to be involved … how can we do this? Councilor DaRos … .speaking for Councilor Munson reports 3 meetings March 19 th at 5:30 Masrch 21 st 6:00 PM March 26 th 6;00 PM All to revise the Capital Assets Plan along with input from the community. CDICR No Meeting was Scheduled POLICY MAKING COMMITTEE REPORT See Attached … . TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 12, 2024 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS Town Council modify Section 10.24.010 of Town Ordinance – Schedule of one-way streets (Somerset) R&O Fire Station Update- Town Council discuss Committee for Community Preservation Act.-Town Council will continue NEW BUSINESS Council President refers to the Finance committee that the Town Council vote to appropriate Certified Free Cash Council President refers to the Rules & Ordinance that the Town Council accepts recommendation of TSAC to add 15 min parking zone on Walden St. PUBLIC COMMENT Diana Viens P2-Anticipated Sports Center is a little overstatement … New Fire Station-Do we need new or can we revamp current one. Cautions all to MBTA 3A Zoning … we need our professionals to be more involved, open conversation and have the correct resources for people. PUBLIC RELATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS- Board Members Needed -Contact Town Clerk ’ s Office Before asking for motion to adjourn, Council President Letterie asks each Town Councilor if they have anything further to discuss Councilor DeMarco- Great Ceremony on June 26, 2021 Councilor Munson- Absent Councilor Tassinari- None Vice President Belcher- None Councilor Swope- Having Meeting on MBTA 3A Zoning March 13 th at 6:30. D Womens History Month, the 19 th Amendment but we didn ’ t get equal rights as we never passed this law … women do have equal rights. Unfinished business … holds up a T Shirt showing equal rights for woman ‘ Equality Can ’ t Wait ” Councilor Aiello- Absent Councilor DaRos- Women ’ s History Month … he toured Winthrop Womeans own and handed out flag..shout out to all businesses especially the woman owned. Irsih American Heritage Month-has picture of his grandparents and shares momentos of his Irish Heritage Thaks Town Clerk and staff for a great Election Shout out Winter School Sports … .Hockey Final 4 did an incredible job TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 12, 2024 PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Councilor DeMarco to adjourn at 8:00 PM 2 nd by Vice President 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 MARCH 12, 2024 PAGE 4