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April 17, 2018
52 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Thomas Lacey, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the March 8, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2018
Approve the minutes of the March 19, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2018
Approve the minutes of the March 19, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Rules Committee Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2018
Approve the minutes of the March 27, 2018 Rules Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2018 Rules Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Rules Committee Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2018 Rules Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 18 017
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 017 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 017-Community Preservation Committee-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 017 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was published on April 6, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 017-Community Preservation Committee-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study
Close the public hearing on 18 017 (Community Preservation Committee-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 017 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 017 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 019-National Grid/Verizon Installation of Stub Pole 16-84-White Street
Open the public hearing on 18 019 (National Grid/Verizon Installation of Stub Pole 16-84-White Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 019 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 019-National Grid/Verizon Installation of Stub Pole 16-84-White Street A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 019 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. The abutters were notified on April 6, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Close the public hearing on 18 019 (National Grid/Verizon Installation of Stub Pole 16-84-White Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 019 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 019 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Consider measure18 019 under 2-9b, same night action (National Grid/Verizon Installation of Stub Pole 16-84-White Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure18 019 under 2-9b, same night action and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure18 019 under 2-9b, same night action and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Take no action on measure 18 019 (National Grid/Verizon Installation of Stub Pole 16-84-White Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take no action on measure 18 019 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take no action on measure 18 019 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 021-Bond Premium Authorization
Open the public hearing on 18 021 (Bond Premium Authorization)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 021 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 021-Bond Premium Authorization A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 021 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was published on April 6, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Close the public hearing on 18 021 (Bond Premium Authorization)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 021 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 021 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 022-CPC-Historic Preservation at Abigail Adams House
Refer item 18 022 to the Budget/Management Committee (CPC-Historic Preservation at Abigail Adams House)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer item 18 022 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer item 18 022 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 023-Dedication of Land at King Oak Hill Park for M.G.L c.45, § 3 Park and
Refer measure 18 023 to the Budget/Management Committee (Dedication of Land at King Oak Hill Park for M.G.L c.45, § 3 Park and)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 023 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 023 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Harrington)
18 024-Police Department Line Item Transfer
Refer measure18 024 to the Budget/Management Committee (Police Department Line Item Transfer)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure18 024 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 024-Police Department Line Item Transfer CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $190,000 from the following salary accounts to the following overtime accounts for the purpose of covering the Police Department's projected overtime expenses: Transfer from Account Number Amount Police Uniform Patrol 13104120-510001 $140,000 Police Traffic 13104135-510001 $25,000 Police Tech Support 13104165-510001 $25,000 Total $190,000 Transfer To Account Number Amount Police Uniform Patrol 13104220-513001 $100,000 Police Uniform Patrol Train 13104220-513006 $50,000 Police Investigation 13104250-513001 $20,000 Police Tech Support-Dispatch 13104265-513007 $20,000 Total $190,000 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure18 024 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Approve the reappointment list, inclusive of measures 18 025 through 18 053
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the reappointment list, inclusive of measures 18 025 through 18 053, and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Measures 18-025- 18-053 were bundled: 18 025-Reappointment to Cultural Council-Patrick Angland CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Patrick Angland of 473 Essex Street to the Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 026-Reappointment to Waterfront Committee-Nancy Blazo CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Nancy Blazo of 23 Regatta Road Weymouth Ma 02191 to the Waterfront Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 027-Reappointment to Waterfront Committee-Paul Brooks CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Paul Brooks of 38 Ocean Avenue to the Waterfront Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 028-Reappointment to Board of Elder Services-Dorothy Canniff CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Dorothy Canniff of 84 Madison Street for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 029-Reappointment to Cultural Council-Charlotte Champagne CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Charlotte Champagne of 311 Lake Street to the Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 030-Reappointment to Historical Commission-James Clarke CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint James Clarke of 86 Great Hill Drive to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 031-Reappointment to Community Preservation Committee-Daniel Condon CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Daniel Condon of 103 Chard Street to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 032-Reappointment to Board of Health-Karen DeTellis CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Karen DeTellis of 8 Chauncey Street to Board of Health the for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 033-Reappointment to Community Events Committee-Frannie Xerokostas CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Frannie Xerokostas of 126 Oak Street to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 034-Reappointment to Construction Steering Committee-John Gillon CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint John Gillon of 111 River Street to the Construction Steering Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 035-Reappointment to Board of Assessors-Paul Haley CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Paul Haley of 55 Cassandra Road to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 036-Reappointment to Community Preservation Committee-Christopher Hannan CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Christopher Hannan of 411 North Street to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 037-Reappointment to Recreation Commission-Mark Kilban CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Mark Kilban of 12 Clinton Road to the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 038-Reappointment to Housing Authority-Helen Maloney CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Helen Maloney of 48 Westminster Road to the Housing Authority for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. 18 039-Reappointment to Redevelopment Authority-Steven McCloskey CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Steven McCloskey of 38 Saunders Street to the Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. 18 040-Reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals-Richard McLeod CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Richard McLeod of 4 Sherricks Farm Road to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 041-Reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals-Jonathan Moriarty CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Jonathan Moriarty of 38 Hilldale Road to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 042-Reappointment to Waterfront Committee-Raymond Nash CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Raymond Nash of 31 Bradmere Way to the Waterfront Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 043-Reappointment to Veteran's Council-Francine Nesson CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Francine Nesson of 19 Carroll Street to the Veteran's Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 044-Reappointment to Community Preservation Committee-Patricia O'Leary CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Patricia O'Leary of 999 Commercial Street to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. 18 045-Reappointment to Waterfront Committee-Patricia O'Leary CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Patricia O'Leary of 999 Commercial Street to the Waterfront Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 046-Reappointment to Recreation Commission-Keith Ricci CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Keith Ricci of 26 Delorey Avenue to the Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 047-Reappointment to Fourth of July Committee-Ronald Rizzo CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Ronald Rizzo of 164 Pearl Street to the Fourth of July Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 048-Reappointment to Scholarship Committee-Annmarie Rush CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Annmarie Rush of 84 Mandalay Road to the Scholarship Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 049-Reappointment to Historical Commission-Mark Schneider CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Mark Schneider of 57 Colonial Road to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 050-Reappointment to Memorial Committee-Keith Spain CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Keith Spain of 15 Georgia Road to the Memorial Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 051-Reappointment to Cemetery Commission-Deborah Sullivan CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Deborah Sullivan of PO Box 231 to the Cemetery Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 052-Reappointment to Conservation Commission-Thomas Tanner CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Thomas Tanner of 169 Park Avenue West to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 053-Reappointment to Local Emergency Planning Committee-Jonathan Tose CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Jonathan Tose of 74 Patricia Lane for reappointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the reappointment list, inclusive of measures 18 025 through 18 053, and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 054-Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision
Refer measure 18 054 to the Ordinance Committee (Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 054 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 011, is hereby amended by striking out the clause "and M.G.L. c.71, § 37M." A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 054 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 055-Ordinance Revision-Director of Asset Management
Refer measure 18 055 to the Ordinance Committee (Ordinance Revision-Director of Asset Management)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 055 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 055 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 056-Appointment of Director of Human Resources-Caroline LaCroix
Refer measure 18 056 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment of Director of Human Resources-Caroline LaCroix)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 056 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 056 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 057-Appointment of Director of Asset Management-John MacLeod
Refer measure 18 057 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment of Director of Asset Management-John MacLeod)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 057 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 057 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
18 058-Parking Clerk Delegation
Refer measure 18 058 to the Budget/Management Committee (Parking Clerk Delegation)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 058 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 058 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 059-Department of Public Works Line Item Transfer
Refer measure 18 059 to the Budget/Management Committee (Department of Public Works Line Item Transfer)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 059 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 059 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 060 -General Government Annual Appropriation (to be segregated by
Refer measire 18 060 to the Budget/Management Committee (General Government Annual Appropriation (to be segregated by)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measire 18 060 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measire 18 060 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 061-Revolving Accounts Annual Authorization
Refer measure 18 061 to the Budget/Management Committee (Revolving Accounts Annual Authorization)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 061 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Account Fund Description Limit to Accept Limit to Expend 5201 Conservation $30,000 $30,000 5202 Law Enforcement (local) $50,000 $50,000 5209 Parks and Recreation $650,000 $650,000 5210 Law Enforcement (federal) $100,000 $100,000 5216 Community Services $150,000 $150,000 5224 Field Permits $450,000 $280,000 5235 Harbormaster $85,000 $85,000 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 061 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 062-Gift Accounts Annual Authorization
Refer measure 18 062 to the Budget/Management Committee (Gift Accounts Annual Authorization)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 062 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Account Fund Description Limit to Accept Limit to Expend 5401 Junior Police Academy $15,000 $15,000 5406 Fourth of July $25,000 $25,000 5408 Library $5,000 $5,000 5409 Health $5,000 $3,000 5410 Health Clinics $10,000 $15,000 5414 Fire Department $5,000 $15,000 5423 Veterans' Donations $1,000 $5,000 5431 Weymouth Day $20,000 $60,000 5435 Canine Donations $5,000 $7,000 8324 Franklin Pratt-A None Required $15,000 8338 James Humphrey Bequest None Required $12,000 8339 Christine Sweetser None Required $17,000 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 062 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 063-Free Cash for FY 18 Snow Removal
Refer measure 18 063 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for FY 18 Snow Removal)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 063 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 063 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 064-Water Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation
Refer measure 18 064 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 064 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 064 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 065-Water Main Improvements
Refer measure 18 065 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Main Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 065 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 065 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 066-Water Treatment Plant and Well Improvements
Refer measure 18 066 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Treatment Plant and Well Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 066 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 066 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 067-Water Capital Equipment
Refer measure 18 67 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Capital Equipment)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 67 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 67 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 068-Sewer Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation
Refer measure 18 068 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 068 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 068 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 069-Sewer Department-MWRA I/I Phase 10 Allocation
Refer measure 18 069 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Department-MWRA I/I Phase 10 Allocation)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 069 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 069 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 070-Sewer Pump Station Improvements
Refer measure 18 070 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Pump Station Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 070 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 070 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 071-Sewer Capital Equipment
Refer measure 18 071 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Capital Equipment)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 071 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 071 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 072-Community Preservation Fund Annual Appropriation
Refer measure 18 072 to the Budget/Management Committee (Community Preservation Fund Annual Appropriation)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 072 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 072-Community Preservation Fund Annual Appropriation Nicholas Bulens requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth adopt the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee on the Fiscal Year 2019 Community Preservation Budget in the amount of $824,000. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 072 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 073-Free Cash for Stabilization Fund
Refer measure 18 073 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Stabilization Fund)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 073 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 073 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 074-Free Cash Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund
Refer measure 18 074 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 074 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 074 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 075-Free Cash for Fore River Avenue Seawall Improvements
Refer measure 18 075 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Fore River Avenue Seawall Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 075 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 075 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 076-Free Cash for School IT
Refer measure 18 076 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for School IT)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 076 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 076 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 077-Free Cash for School Educational Materials
Refer measure 18 077 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for School Educational Materials)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 077 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 077 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 078-Free Cash for New Police Cruisers
Refer measure 18 078 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for New Police Cruisers)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 078 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 078 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 079-Free Cash for Protective Firefighter Equipment
Refer measure 18 079 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Protective Firefighter Equipment)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 079 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 079 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 080-Free Cash for Road and Sidewalk Improvements
Refer measure18 080 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Road and Sidewalk Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure18 080 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure18 080 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 081-Free Cash for Street Drainage Improvements
Refer measure 18 081 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Street Drainage Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 081 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 081 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 082-Free Cash for a Front End Loader
Refer measure 18 082 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for a Front End Loader)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 082 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 082 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 083-Free Cash for a One-Ton Truck with Plow/Sander
Refer measure 18 083 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for a One-Ton Truck with Plow/Sander)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 084-Free Cash for Clark Nature Center Improvements
Refer measure 18 084 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Clark Nature Center Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 084 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 084 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 001-Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2018-2020
Approve measure 18 001 (Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2018-2020)
Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 001; that the Town of Weymouth adopt the Weymouth Town Council Rules, as revised, and motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“The following changes were submitted, reviewed and approved by the Rules Committee for adoption by the full Town Council: Proposed New Rule: Rule 50- Reappointments of Committee Members by the Mayor Rule 57-Electronic Devices in Chambers Rule 32-Committee Referrals Revisions to Current Rules: Rule 28-Order of Business and Agenda - language addition Rule 28-Order of Business and Agenda-striking a word Rule 29-Presentation of Papers Rule 31-Standing Committees-language change Rule 42-Town Solicitor-adding language Rule 47-Council Chambers - adding language Rule 40-Secretary to Committees - language change No Action taken: Rule 24 (b) Rule 24 (d) On behalf of the Rules Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 001; that the Town of Weymouth adopt the Weymouth Town Council Rules, as revised, and motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Allow Diane Hachey, Assistant to the Town Council, to correct scriveners errors and realign numbering of the rules, and motion
Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to allow Diane Hachey, Assistant to the Town Council, to correct scriveners errors and realign numbering of the rules, and motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Rules Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Mathews to allow Diane Hachey, Assistant to the Town Council, to correct scriveners errors and realign numbering of the rules, and motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 017 Community Preservation Committee-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study
Approve measure 18 017 (Community Preservation Committee-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 017; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Community Preservation Fund-Community Housing Unreserved Fund Balance to provide matching funds in securing a $100,000 grant through MA Housing for the purpose of obtaining a feasibility study analysis for the Weymouth Housing Authority's Lakeview Manor property --as described in the request put forward by the Weymouth Department of Planning and Community Development and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on April 19, 2018 On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 017; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Community Preservation Fund-Community Housing Unreserved Fund Balance to provide matching funds in securing a $100,000 grant through MA Housing for the purpose of obtaining a feasibility study analysis for the Weymouth Housing Authority's Lakeview Manor property --as described in the request put forward by the Weymouth Department of Planning and Community Development and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 021 Bond Premium Authorization
Approve measure 18 021 (Bond Premium Authorization)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 021; Ordered, that $370,000, representing a portion of the net premium paid to the town upon the sale of bonds issued on March 13, 2018 is appropriated to pay costs of the field and park improvements projects authorized by the Town Council Order No. 16 141A, which was passed November 21, 2016 and approved by the Mayor on November 22, 2016, including all other costs incidental and related to such projects; that the amount authorized to be borrowed for such projects is reduced by a like amount; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out such projects. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on April 19, 2018 On behalf of the committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 021; Ordered, that $370,000, representing a portion of the net premium paid to the town upon the sale of bonds issued on March 13, 2018 is appropriated to pay costs of the field and park improvements projects authorized by the Town Council Order No. 16 141A, which was passed November 21, 2016 and approved by the Mayor on November 22, 2016, including all other costs incidental and related to such projects; that the amount authorized to be borrowed for such projects is reduced by a like amount; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out such projects. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
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 has been scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2018. At 9:30 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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