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June 4, 2018
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Thomas Lacey, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Absent: Jane Hackett
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the April 17, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2018
Approve the minutes of the April 17, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018
Approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2018
Approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 18 022
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 022 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 022-Community Preservation Committee-Historic Preservation at Abigail Adams House A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 022 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was published on May 25, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 022-Community Preservation Committee-Historic Preservation at Abigail
Close the public hearing on 18 022 (Community Preservation Committee-Historic Preservation at Abigail)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 022 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 022 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 095-CDBG and Home Budget Authorization
Refer measure 18 095 to the Committee (CDBG and Home Budget Authorization)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 095 to the Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 095 to the Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 096-Community Preservation Committee-Restoration of Exterior of Jefferson
Refer measure 18 096 to the Budget/Management Committee (Community Preservation Committee-Restoration of Exterior of Jefferson)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 096 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 18 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 097-Washington and Broad Streets Intersection Improvements
Refer measure 18 097 to the Budget/Management Committee (Washington and Broad Streets Intersection Improvements)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 097 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 18 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 098-Unpaid Bills-Schools
Measure 18 098 to the Budget/Management Committee (Unpaid Bills-Schools)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to measure 18 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to measure 18 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 099-Reserve Fund Transfer-Unpaid Bills
Refer measure 18 099 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Unpaid Bills)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 099 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 18 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 100-Reserve Fund Transfer-WTA Unit A Payment
Refer measure 18 100 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-WTA Unit A Payment)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 100 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 18 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 101-Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services
Refer measure 18 101 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 101 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 18 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 102-Appointment to the Board of Registrars-Janelle Quinn
Refer measure 18 102 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Registrars-Janelle Quinn)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 102 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 102-Appointment to the Board of Registrars-Janelle Quinn Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Janelle Quinn of 29 Tamarack Trail to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 102 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 103-Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Christa Dunn
Refer measure 18 103 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Christa Dunn)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 103 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 103-Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Christa Dunn Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Christa Dunn of 56 Holbrook Road to the Board of Library Trustees for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 103 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 104-Appointment to the Recreation Commission-Stephen Ames
Refer measure 18 105 to the Budget/Management Committee
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 105 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 104-Appointment to the Recreation Commission-Stephen Ames Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Stephen Ames of 121 Pine Street to the Recreation Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 105 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 105-Reappointment to the Recreation Commission-Christine McDonough
Adopt the reappointment list
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adopt the reappointment list; items 18 105 and 18 106, and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 105-Reappointment to the Recreation Commission-Christine McDonough Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth reappoint Christine McDonough of 70 Fuller Road to the Board of Elder Services for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 106-Reappointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Linda Sera Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth reappoint Linda Sera of 719 Pleasant Street to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adopt the reappointment list; items 18 105 and 18 106, and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 059-Department of Public Works Line Item Transfer
Approve measure 18 059 (Department of Public Works Line Item Transfer)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 059; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $50,000 from the Department of Public Works Gasoline Account to the Street, Sidewalk Maintenance account for the purpose of funding street line painting. 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 measure 18 059; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $50,000 from the Department of Public Works Gasoline Account to the Street, Sidewalk Maintenance account for the purpose of funding street line painting. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 094-Appointment / Contract of Town Auditor-Council President Michael Smart
Consider measure 18 094 under 2-9b same night action (Appointment / Contract of Town Auditor-Council President Michael Smart)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 094 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 measure 18 094 under 2-9b same night action and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Approve measure 18 094 (Appointment / Contract of Town Auditor-Council President Michael Smart)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 094; that the Town of Weymouth in accordance with 2-8(a) of the town Charter, reappoint Richard Swanson of 53 Clough Road, Dedham to the position of Town Auditor for a term to extend from July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 094; that the Town of Weymouth in accordance with 2-8(a) of the town Charter, reappoint Richard Swanson of 53 Clough Road, Dedham to the position of Town Auditor for a term to extend from July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey. President Smart and Councilor Molisse expressed their support. 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 Haugh.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, June 18, 2018. At 8:10PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
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