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January 16, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Christopher Heffernan, Thomas Lacey, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Absent: Fred Happel, Haugh
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the Budget/Management Committee meeting of December 4, 2017
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the Budget/Management Committee meeting of December 4, 2017 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the Budget/Management Committee meeting of December 4, 2017 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017
Approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting of December 4, 2017
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting of December 4, 2017 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting of December 4, 2017 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 17 124
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 17 124 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 17 124-CPA Funding Request for Stella Tirrell Park A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 17 124 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. This was published on January 5, 2017. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)
17 124-CPA Funding Request for Stella Tirrell Park
Close the public hearing on measure 17 124 (CPA Funding Request for Stella Tirrell Park)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 17 124 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 17 124 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
17 128-Establishment of the Department of Asset Management and Procurement
Open the public hearing on measure 17 128 (Establishment of the Department of Asset Management and Procurement)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 17 128 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“17 128-Establishment of the Department of Asset Management and Procurement A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 17 128 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was published on January 5, 2017. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure17 128 (Establishment of the Department of Asset Management and Procurement)
A MOTION was made by Councilor Lacey to close the public hearing on measure17 128 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Councilor Lacey to close the public hearing on measure17 128 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Lacey, second: Hackett)
18 002-Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana
Refer measure 18 002 to the Ordinance Committee (Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 002 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 002 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)
18 003-General Fund Reserve Transfer for Construction Management Services for
Refer measure 18 003 to the Budget/Management Committee (General Fund Reserve Transfer for Construction Management Services for)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 003 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 003 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)
17 124-CPA Funding Request for Stella Tirrell Park
Approve measure 17 124 (CPA Funding Request for Stella Tirrell Park)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 17 124; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $178,000 from the Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space and $28,144 from the Unreserved Fund Balance for a total of $206,144 for the purpose of funding costs associated with construction of a street hockey rink and parking at Stella Tirrell Park in South Weymouth. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 17 124; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $178,000 from the Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space and $28,144 from the Unreserved Fund Balance for a total of $206,144 for the purpose of funding costs associated with construction of a street hockey rink and parking at Stella Tirrell Park in South Weymouth. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. President Smart asked the comments regarding lighting and security be considered in the construction as the project takes shape. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
17 128-Establishment of the Department of Asset Management and Procurement
Unfavorable action on measure 17 128 (Establishment of the Department of Asset Management and Procurement)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse for unfavorable action on measure 17 128; that the Town of Weymouth through the Town Council, amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances in the following manner: SECTION 1.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“President Smart agreed and urged that the measure is resubmitted and in line with what the Council believes is a reorganizational plan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse)
17 110-Acceptance of GL C.71, §37M-Consolidation of Administrative Functions
Unfavorable action on measure 17 128
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse for unfavorable action on measure 17 128; that the Town of Weymouth through the Town Council, and with the approval of the Mayor, move to accept the provisions of G.L. Chapter 71, §37M, which allows the consolidation of administrative functions, including but not limited to financial, personnel, and maintenance functions of the school committee with those of the city or town. The decision to consolidate or to revoke a decision, shall occur upon a majority vote of both the School Committee and the Council, with approval of the Mayor. The School Committee has voted to approve this provision to consolidate administrative functions with the Town. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“The School Committee has adopted it. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 001 Town Council Rules and Regulation for 2018-2020-Vice President Arthur
Refer measure 18 001 to the Rules Committee (Town Council Rules and Regulation for 2018-2020-Vice President Arthur)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 001 to the Rules Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 001 to the Rules Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. A copy of the rules was provided to each Councilor for review. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2017. At 9:35 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
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