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May 7, 2018
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Absent: Kenneth DiFazio, Thomas Lacey
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the March 26, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2018
Approve the minutes of the April 2, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2018
Approve the minutes of the April 2, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2018
Approve the minutes of the May 1, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 18 054
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 054 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 054-Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 054 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. This was published on April 27, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 054-Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision
Close the public hearing on 18 054 (Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 054 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 054 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 055-Ordinance Revision- Director of Asset Management
Open the public hearing on 18 055 (Ordinance Revision- Director of Asset Management)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 055 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“18 055-Ordinance Revision- Director of Asset Management A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 055 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. This was published on April 27, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Close the public hearing on 18 055 (Ordinance Revision- Director of Asset Management)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 055 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 055 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Take Reports of Committees out of order (Ordinance Revision- Director of Asset Management)
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to take Reports of Committees out of order and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to take Reports of Committees out of order and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 054-Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision
Approve measure 18 054 (Department of Asset Management Ordinance Revision)
Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 054; that the Town of Weymouth through the Town Council amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances in the following manner: "Section (a) of chapter 4-201.1, entitled Department of Asset Management, of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances, as most recently added by order no. 18 011, is hereby amended by striking out the clause "and M.G.L. c.71, §37M." The Motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 7, 2018. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 054; that the Town of Weymouth through the Town Council amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances in the following manner: "Section (a) of chapter 4-201.1, entitled Department of Asset Management, of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances, as most recently added by order no. 18 011, is hereby amended by striking out the clause "and M.G.L. c.71, §37M." The Motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 055-Ordinance Revision-Director of Asset Management
Approve measure 18 055 (Ordinance Revision-Director of Asset Management)
Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 055; that the Town of Weymouth amend Chapter 3 of the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances by adding the following new section: "3-336 Department of Asset Management, Director of, (a) Establishment. The Department of Asset Management shall be under the direct control and supervision of a Director of Asset Management who shall be appointed by and who shall be under the general director of and be responsible to the Mayor, the Superintendent of Schools, or their designees. The Director of Asset Management shall serve for an indefinite term. The Director of Asset Management shall be a person especially fitted by education, experience, and training to perform the duties of the office. (b) Powers and duties. The Director of Asset Management shall be responsible for the supervision and coordination of all activities of the department of Asset Management in accordance with state and federal statutes, Town ordinances, rules and regulations." The Motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“The Director of Asset Management shall be responsible for the supervision and coordination of all activities of the department of Asset Management in accordance with state and federal statutes, Town ordinances, rules and regulations." The Motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 023-Dedication of Land at King Oak Park for M.G.L. c45, §3 Park and
Approve measure 18 023 (Dedication of Land at King Oak Park for M.G.L. c45, §3 Park and)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 023; that the Town of Weymouth adopt the following resolution: "WHEREAS: The Town of Weymouth has filed and accepted a reimbursable grant through the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the creation of King Oak Hill Park at 700 Commercial Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts; and WHEREAS: The Town has authorized borrowing of $1,700,000 (One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars) under MGL c. 44 to create said park; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT: 1. That King Oak Hill Park, as identified as Proposed Lot 1 on the ANR Plan dated March 28, 2018, "Proposed Park and Recreation Land Designation Plan, King Oak Hill Park, 790 Commercial St, Weymouth, MA" be and is hereby dedicated for park and recreation purposes under MK c, 45 §3; and 2. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to file and accept grants from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; and 3. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of tis grant to be administered by the Parks and Recreations Department." The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews and
From the minutes
“44 to create said park; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT: 1. That King Oak Hill Park, as identified as Proposed Lot 1 on the ANR Plan dated March 28, 2018, "Proposed Park and Recreation Land Designation Plan, King Oak Hill Park, 790 Commercial St, Weymouth, MA" be and is hereby dedicated for park and recreation purposes under MK c, 45 §3; and 2. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to file and accept grants from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; and 3. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of tis grant to be administered by the Parks and Recreations Department." The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 024-Police Department Line Item Transfer
Approve measure 18 024 (Police Department Line Item Transfer)
Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 024; 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 The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 7, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 024; 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 The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 056-Appointment to the Director of Human Resources-Caroline LaCroix
Approve measure 18 056 (Appointment to the Director of Human Resources-Caroline LaCroix)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 056; that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby move in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Weymouth Town Charter, to approve the appointment of Caroline LaCroix as Director of Human Resources. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews and
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 056; that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby move in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Weymouth Town Charter, to approve the appointment of Caroline LaCroix as Director of Human Resources. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 057-Appointment to the Director of Asset Management-John MacLeod
Approve measure 18 057 (Appointment to the Director of Asset Management-John MacLeod)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 057; that the Town of Weymouth through the Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby move in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Weymouth Town Charter, to approve John MacLeod as Director of Asset Management. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 057; that the Town of Weymouth through the Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby move in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Weymouth Town Charter, to approve John MacLeod as Director of Asset Management. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. Councilors Hackett and Harrington commended Mr. MacLeod for his continued professionalism during the process of establishing the department. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 058-Parking Clerk Delegation-Kristin McCulloch
Approve measure18 058 (Parking Clerk Delegation-Kristin McCulloch)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure18 058; that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, hereby move in accordance with the provisions of G.L. C.90, §20A 1/2, to appoint and designate Kristin McCulloch, as Parking Clerk for the Town of Weymouth. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Committee, a Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure18 058; that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, hereby move in accordance with the provisions of G.L. C.90, §20A 1/2, to appoint and designate Kristin McCulloch, as Parking Clerk for the Town of Weymouth. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 020-Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Statements and Management Letter
Approve measure18 020 (Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Statements and Management Letter)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure18 020; that the Town of Weymouth accept the Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Statements and Management Letter and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Committee, a Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure18 020; that the Town of Weymouth accept the Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Statements and Management Letter and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 085-Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Reserve Fund Transfer Request
Refer 18 085 to the Budget/Management Committee (Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Reserve Fund Transfer Request)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 085 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 085 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 086-Fiscal Year 2018 DPW Budget Transfer Request
Refer 18 086 to the Budget/Management Committee (Fiscal Year 2018 DPW Budget Transfer Request)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 086 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 086 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 087-Reserve Fund Transfer to Prepare Baseline Documentation Reports for
Consider measure 18 087 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Reserve Fund Transfer to Prepare Baseline Documentation Reports for)
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 087 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 087 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Approve 18 087 (Reserve Fund Transfer to Prepare Baseline Documentation Reports for)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 18 087; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $6,600.00 from the General Fund Reserve for the purpose of funding the costs associated with hiring a consultant to prepare baseline documentation reports for the submission of conservation restrictions to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, for municipal-owned land acquired for open space with Community Preservation funds and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 18 087; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $6,600.00 from the General Fund Reserve for the purpose of funding the costs associated with hiring a consultant to prepare baseline documentation reports for the submission of conservation restrictions to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, for municipal-owned land acquired for open space with Community Preservation funds and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 088-Reappointment to the Board of Registrars-Kenneth Karlberg
Accept the reappointment list as presented
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to accept the reappointment list as presented and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“18 088-Reappointment to the Board of Registrars-Kenneth Karlberg CFO Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth re-appoint Kenneth Karlberg of 15 Burkhall Street for reappointment to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 091-Reappointment to Community Events Committee-Mary Jordan Roy CFO Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth re-appoint Mary Jordan Roy of 31 Brae Road to the Community Events Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2021. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to accept the reappointment list as presented and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 089-Acceptance of G.L. C.40, §8G-Mutual Police Aid Programs; Agreements
Refer 18 089 to the Ordinance Committee (Acceptance of G.L. C.40, §8G-Mutual Police Aid Programs; Agreements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 089 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 089 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 090-Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch.44, Section 55C: Municipal Affordable Housing
Refer 18 090 to the Ordinance Committee (Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch.44, Section 55C: Municipal Affordable Housing)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 090 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer 18 090 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council Meeting will be the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018. At 8:15PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
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