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March 18, 2019
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 February 19, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2019
Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2019
Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 19 020
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 19 020 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 020-Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 19 020 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on March 8, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 020-Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements
Close the public hearing on 19 020 (Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 19 020 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 19 020 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 024-Reappointment to the Board of Health-Maureen DelPrete
Adopt the Reappointment list, measures 19 023 through 19 032, inclusive
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adopt the Reappointment list, measures 19 023 through 19 032, inclusive, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Vernon Road East to the Board of Health for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 19 025-Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals-Kemal Denizkurt On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Kemal Denizkurt of 33 Circuit Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term to expire on June 30, 2021. 19 026-Reappointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Geary On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Frank Geary of 18 Ocean Avenue to the Waterfront Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 19 027-Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Vicki Kaufman On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Vicki Kaufman of 55 Tall Oaks Drive, #603 to the Board of Library Trustees for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 19 028-Reappointment to the Conservation Commission-George Loring III On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint George Loring, III of 146 Pine Street to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 19 029-Reappointment to the Board of Elder Services-Diane Oliverio On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Diane Oliverio of 2 Argyle Court to the Board of Elder Services for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 19 030-Reappointment to the Historical Commission-Cathy Torrey On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Cathy Torrey of 14 Riverbank Road to the Historical Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 19 031-Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Cathy Torrey On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Cathy Torrey of 14 Riverbank Road to the Board of Library Trustees for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2022 19 032-Reappointment to the Cultural Council-Hong Vuong On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth reappoint Hong Vuong of 26 Paris Street to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adopt the Reappointment list, measures 19 023 through 19 032, inclusive, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 033-Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-George Bouchard
Refer measure 19 033 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-George Bouchard)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 033 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 033-Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-George Bouchard On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth appoint Geoffrey Potter of 51 Broad Reach to the Fourth of July Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 033 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 034-Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-Geoffrey Potter
Refer measure 19 034 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-Geoffrey Potter)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 034 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 034-Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-Geoffrey Potter On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Brian Connolly requested that the town of Weymouth appoint George Bouchard of 87 Putnam Street to the Fourth of July Committee for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2022. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 034 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 019-Fiscal Year 2018 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter
Approve measure 19 019 (Fiscal Year 2018 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 019; that the Town of Weymouth accept the report of the Fiscal Year 2018 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter and 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 19 019; that the Town of Weymouth accept the report of the Fiscal Year 2018 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. Councilor Harrington thanked the Auditor and noted the town is in very good shape. Councilor Molisse echoed his comments. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 020-Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements
Approve measure 19 020 (Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 020; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $415,988 from Free Cash for the purpose of supplementing funding for projects associated with Measures 16 141 (A&B), namely the construction, rehabilitation, repairs and improvements to Weymouth public fields and parks, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on March 18, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 020; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $415,988 from Free Cash for the purpose of supplementing funding for projects associated with Measures 16 141 (A&B), namely the construction, rehabilitation, repairs and improvements to Weymouth public fields and parks, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSL VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
New Business
Consider measure 19 021 under 2- 9(b), same night action
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 021 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 19 021-Town Clerk- Call of the Special Town Election for April 30, 2019-action requested under 2-9(b) A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 021 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 021-Town Clerk- Call of the Special Town Election for April 30, 2019-action
Approve 19 021 (Town Clerk- Call of the Special Town Election for April 30, 2019-action)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 19 021; In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the town Special Election to vote on Tuesday April 30, 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 19 021; In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the town Special Election to vote on Tuesday April 30, 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 022- Contract for Independent Audit-Fiscal Year 2019-Fiscal Year 2021
Refer measure 19 022 to the Budget/Management Committee (Contract for Independent Audit-Fiscal Year 2019-Fiscal Year 2021)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 022 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 022- Contract for Independent Audit-Fiscal Year 2019-Fiscal Year 2021 Auditor Swanson requested that the Town of Weymouth approve the process to contract for Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2019 through 2021. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 022 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
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, April 1, 2019. At 8:26 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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