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Weymouth Town Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

January 22, 2019

16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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 December 10, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018

Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018

Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2019

Approve the minutes of the January 7, 2019 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2019 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards

Refer measure 19 04 to the Budget/Management Committee

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 04 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 19 004-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Catherine Bevans CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor That the Town of Weymouth appoint Catherine Bevans of 28 Aspinwall Avenue to the Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 04 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

19 005-Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Ronald Rizzo

Refer measure 19 005 to the Committee (Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Ronald Rizzo)

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 005 to the Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“19 005-Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Ronald Rizzo CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor That the Town of Weymouth appoint Ronald Rizzo of 164 Pearl Street to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on June 30, 2022 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 005 to the Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

19 006-Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Casey Tocchio

Refer measure 19 006 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Casey Tocchio)

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 006 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“19 006-Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Casey Tocchio CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor That the Town of Weymouth appoint Casey Tocchio of 209 Green Street to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2022 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 006 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

19 007-Reserve Fund Transfer for Unpaid Bills

Refer measure 19 007 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer for Unpaid Bills)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 007 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 007 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

02189, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the

Refer measure 19 008 to the Budget/Management Committee

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 008 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 008 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

19 009-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items

Refer measure 19 009 to the Budget/Management Committee (CPA Preservation of Select Library Items)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 009 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 009 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

19 010-CPA Matching Fund for Commonwealth Trails Program

Refer measure 19 010 to the Committee (CPA Matching Fund for Commonwealth Trails Program)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 010 to the Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 010 to the Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

19 011-Water Retained Earnings GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs

Refer measure 19 011 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Retained Earnings GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 011 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 011 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

19 012-GND Realty Trust TIF Agreement

Refer measure 19 012 to the Budget/Management Committee (GND Realty Trust TIF Agreement)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 012 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 012 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

19 002-Reserve Fund Transfer-Unpaid Bills

Approve measure 19 002 (Reserve Fund Transfer-Unpaid Bills)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 002; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $75,922 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bills: Claim Invoice Number Originated Total Payments Deductible M16P095052:001 20150390503309 2015 $ 29,946.77 $ 15,000.00 M16SB93881:001 20150390503311 2015 $ 7,329.18 $ 7,329.00 M15P092112:001 20150390503387 2015 $ 25,231.73 $ 15,000.00 M16GL97555:001 20160390503308 2016 $ 22,558.36 $ 10,000.00 M16P096000:001 20160390503310 2016 $ 3,441.50 $ 3,442.00 M17P099016:0001 20160390503313 2016 $ 108,625.80 $ 15,000.00 M17SB793171:0001 20160390503314 2016 $ 790.50 $ 791.00 M18GL897700:0001 20170390503315 2017 $ 9,359.92 $ 9,360.00 $ 75,922.00 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to pay such bills. 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 19 002; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $75,922 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bills: Claim Invoice Number Originated Total Payments Deductible M16P095052:001 20150390503309 2015 $ 29,946.77 $ 15,000.00 M16SB93881:001 20150390503311 2015 $ 7,329.18 $ 7,329.00 M15P092112:001 20150390503387 2015 $ 25,231.73 $ 15,000.00 M16GL97555:001 20160390503308 2016 $ 22,558.36 $ 10,000.00 M16P096000:001 20160390503310 2016 $ 3,441.50 $ 3,442.00 M17P099016:0001 20160390503313 2016 $ 108,625.80 $ 15,000.00 M17SB793171:0001 20160390503314 2016 $ 790.50 $ 791.00 M18GL897700:0001 20170390503315 2017 $ 9,359.92 $ 9,360.00 $ 75,922.00 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to pay such bills. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

18 126-Measure Amending the Annual Salary of Various Elected and Appointed

Lay the measure on the table (Measure Amending the Annual Salary of Various Elected and Appointed)

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 10–1

A substitute motion was made by Councilor Hackett to lay the measure on the table and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.

Yes: DiFazio, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, McDonald, MolisseNo: Smart

From the minutes

“A substitute motion was made by Councilor Hackett to lay the measure on the table and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. Vote passed 10-1 (President Smart- NO).” (Motion: Hackett, second: Harrington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse and

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2019. At 7:49 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse and UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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