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December 3, 2018
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald, Maureen Kiely
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018
Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2018
Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 18 124
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 124 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 124-Fiscal Year 2019 Tax Classification A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 124 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on November 23, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 124-Fiscal Year 2019 Tax Classification
Close the public hearing on measure 18 124 (Fiscal Year 2019 Tax Classification)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 124 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 124 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
18 125-CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
Open the public hearing on measure 18 125 (CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 125 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 125-CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 125 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on November 23, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on 18 125 (CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 125 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 125 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 124-Fiscal Year 2019 Tax Classification
Approve measure 18 124 (Fiscal Year 2019 Tax Classification)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 124; 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 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on December 3, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 124; 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 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 125-CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
Approve measure18 125 (CPA Open Space and Recreation Plan Update)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure18 125; 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 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on December 3, 2018. On behalf of the Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure18 125; 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 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 128-Appointment to the Board of Health-Peter Butler
Approve measure 18 128 (Appointment to the Board of Health-Peter Butler)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 128; 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. 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 18 128; 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. 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 Molisse.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2018. At 8:09 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
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