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April 16, 2019
29 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 from the March 18, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019
Approve the minutes from the March 18, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2019
Approve the minutes from the April 1, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2019
Approve the minutes from the April 1, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 048-Acceptance of Grant of Land and an Easement from GND Realty Trust and
Refer measure 19 048 to the Economic Development Committee (Acceptance of Grant of Land and an Easement from GND Realty Trust and)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 048 to the Economic Development Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 048 to the Economic Development Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 049-Extended Lease Term of Radio Towers - Industrial Communications and
Refer measure 19 049 to the Budget/Management Committee (Extended Lease Term of Radio Towers - Industrial Communications and)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 049 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 19 049 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 050-Extended Lease Term of Connell Memorial Rink and Pool
Refer measure 19 050 to the Budget/Management Committee (Extended Lease Term of Connell Memorial Rink and Pool)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 050 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 19 050 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 051-General Government Annual Appropriation
Refer measure 19 051 to the Budget/Management Committee (General Government Annual Appropriation)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 051 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 19 051 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 052-Revolving Accounts Annual Authorization
Refer measure 19 052 to the Budget/Management Committee (Revolving Accounts Annual Authorization)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 052 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Account Fund Name Limit to Accept Limit to Expend 5201 Conservation $30,000 $30,000 5202 Law Enforcement (local) $50,000 $50,000 5209 Parks and Recreation $600,000 $600,000 5210 Law Enforcement (federal) $100,000 $100,000 5216 Community Services $150,000 $150,000 5224 Field Permit $400,000 $400,000 5235 Harbor Master $85,000 $85,000 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 052 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 053- Gift Accounts Annual Authorization
Refer measure 19 053 to the Budget/Management Committee (Gift Accounts Annual Authorization)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 053 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Account Fund Description Limit to Accept Limit to Expend 5401 Junior Police Academy $15,000 $15,000 5406 Fourth of July $25,000 $25,000 5408 Library $5,000 $5,000 5409 Health $5,000 $3,000 5410 Health Clinics $10,000 $15,000 5414 Fire Department $5,000 $3,000 5423 Veteran's Donations $1,000 $5,000 5431 Weymouth Day $20,000 $60,000 5435 Canine Donations $5,000 $7,000 8324 Franklin Pratt - A None Required $15,000 8338 James Humphrey Bequest None Required $12,000 8339 Christine Sweetser None Required $17,000 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 053 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 054-Free Cash for Stabilization Fund
Refer measure 19 054 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Stabilization Fund)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 054 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 19 054 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 055-Free Cash Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund
Refer measure 19 055 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 055 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 055-Free Cash Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Connolly requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $200,000 from Free Cash to the Town's EPEB Trust Fund (8203) A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 055 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 056-Free Cash for FY19 Snow Removal
Refer measure 19 056 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for FY19 Snow Removal)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 056 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 19 056 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 057-Free Cash for School IT
Refer measure 19 057 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for School IT)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 057 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 19 057 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 058-Free Cash for School Educational Materials
Refer measure 19 058 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for School Educational Materials)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 058 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 19 058 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 059-Free Cash for School Chair Lifts
Refer measure 19 059 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for School Chair Lifts)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 059 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 19 059 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 060-Free Cash for CTE Educational Materials
Refer measure 19 060 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for CTE Educational Materials)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 060 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 19 060 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 061-Free Cash for New Police Cruisers
Refer measure 19 061 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for New Police Cruisers)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 061 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 19 061 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 062-Free Cash for Station 2 Repairs and Improvements
Refer measure 19 062 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Station 2 Repairs and Improvements)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 062 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 19 062 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 063-Free Cash for Fire Department Mini Pumper
Refer measure 19 063 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Fire Department Mini Pumper)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 063 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 19 063 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 064-Sewer Enterprise Fund FY20 Appropriation
Refer measure 19 064 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Enterprise Fund FY20 Appropriation)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 064 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 19 064 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 065-Sewer Retained Earnings-Pump Station Improvements
Refer measure 19 065 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Retained Earnings-Pump Station Improvements)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 065 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 19 065 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 066-Sewer Retained Earnings-Capital Equipment
Refer measure 19 066 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Retained Earnings-Capital Equipment)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 066 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 19 066 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 067-Water Enterprise Fund FY20 Appropriation
Refer measure 19 067 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Enterprise Fund FY20 Appropriation)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 067 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 19 067 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 068-Community Preservation Fund Annual Appropriation
Refer measure 19 068 to the Budget/Management Committee (Community Preservation Fund Annual Appropriation)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 068 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 068-Community Preservation Fund Annual Appropriation On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, CFO Connolly requested that the Town of Weymouth adopt the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee on the fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Budget in the amount of $890,000. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 068 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 069-Authorization to Expend CDBG & Home Funds
Refer measure 19 069 to the Budget/Management Committee (Authorization to Expend CDBG & Home Funds)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 069 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 19 069 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
New Business
Adopt the resolution (New Business)
A motion was made by Councilor Heffernan to adopt the resolution and was seconded by Councilor McDonald.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Heffernan to adopt the resolution and was seconded by Councilor McDonald. President Smart thanked Councilor Heffernan for bringing the resolution forward. As a member in a local and former member in this one, he will support. Councilor McDonald reported he will also support. Councilor Happel reported that he will also support; he walked the picket line. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Heffernan, second: McDonald)
A motion was made by Councilor Haugh to adopt the resolution and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Haugh to adopt the resolution and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. Councilor Heffernan reported he would support it. It's the beginning of a plan to improve the whole town. It started with the parks and playing fields and then the library. It's aggressive infrastructure improvement and this is the next obvious step. It's not a stand- alone but part of a greater improvement project. It's just smart business. Councilor Harrington reported that the current building was constructed in the 1960's and has lived through its useful life. It's time to replace it. This is the best option and he will support. Councilor Happel thanked Councilor Haugh- as a graduate of WHS, he was amazed when he took the tour. He supports. Councilor McDonald reported he was in the last graduating class of NWHS and the school needs to be replaced. This is the next progression. Councilor Kiely also thanked Councilor Haugh for bringing this forward. She took the tour. It's a disservice to not replace it and leave $57 M on the table. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Haugh, 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, May 6, 2019. At 9:13 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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