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November 13, 2018
12 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, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Jane Hackett
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018
Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018
Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer the issue to the Economic Development Committee
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer the issue to the Economic Development Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer the issue to the Economic Development Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Councilor Harrington, chair of the Economic Development Committee will schedule a meeting. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 18 124 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 124 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 18 124-FY19 Tax Classification CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth approve a classification tax rate shift of 1.45 for commercial, industrial, and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2019. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 124 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 125-CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
Refer measure18 125 to the Budget/Management Committee (CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure18 125 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 125-CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $50,000 from the unreserved fund balance for the purpose of hiring a consultant to prepare the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan update A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure18 125 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 126-Measure Amending the Annual Salary of Various Elected and Appointed
Refer measure 18 126 to the Ordinance Committee (Measure Amending the Annual Salary of Various Elected and Appointed)
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 126 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Vice President Mathews requests that the town auditor conduct research on this matter - UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 127- Establishment of Recreational Dog Park
Refer measure 18 127 to the Public Parks and Recreation Committee (Establishment of Recreational Dog Park)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 127 to the Public Parks and Recreation Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 127 to the Public Parks and Recreation Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 128-Appointment to the Board of Health-Peter Butler
Refer measure 18 128 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Health-Peter Butler)
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 128 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 128-Appointment to the Board of Health-Peter Butler CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Peter Butler of 42 Lincoln Street to the Board of Health for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 128 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 122-Appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee-Stephen White
Approve measure 18 122 (Appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee-Stephen White)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 122; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Stephen White of 166 Lake Shore Drive to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 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 18 122; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Stephen White of 166 Lake Shore Drive to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 123-Reserve Fund Transfer - Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth
Approve measure 18 123 (Reserve Fund Transfer - Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 123; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $275,000 from the reserve fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“18 123-Reserve Fund Transfer - Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing This matter was referred to the Budget/Management Committee on October 15, 2018. The committee met on November 13, 2018. A public hearing was held on October 15, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 123; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $275,000 from the reserve fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing. 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 Haugh.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2018. At 7:57 PM; 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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