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May 6, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure number 19 071 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 071 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 19 071- Line Item Transfer from Employee Benefits Health Insurance to Employee Benefits Workers' Compensation Mr. Langill requests on behalf of Mayor Hedlund that $175,000 is transferred from the Employee Benefits Health Insurance account to the Employee Benefits Workers' Compensation account, for the purpose of covering the town's projected workers' compensation claims for FY 19. A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 071 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
19 072-Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplemental Appropriation Request
Refer measure number 19 072 to the Budget/Management Committee (Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplemental Appropriation Request)
A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 072 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 072 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
19 073-Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-Matthew Murray
Refer measure number 19 073 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Fourth of July Committee-Matthew Murray)
A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 073 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 073 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
19 074-Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Michael Grafton
Refer measure number 19 074 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Michael Grafton)
A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 074 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 074 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
19 075-Appointment to the Veterans' Council-Gerald Burke
Refer measure number 19 075 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Veterans' Council-Gerald Burke)
A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 075 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Mathews to refer measure number 19 075 to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Adopt the reappointment list, measures 19 076 through 19 079, inclusive
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adopt the reappointment list, measures 19 076 through 19 079, inclusive, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Mr. Langill bundled the following measures for handling: 19 076- Reappointment to the Waterfront Committee-George Mutch 19 077-Reappointment to the Redevelopment Authority-Joseph Curran 19 078-Reappointment to the Recreation Commission-Aurthur DelRosso 19 079-Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals-Edward Foley A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adopt the reappointment list, measures 19 076 through 19 079, inclusive, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Reports Of Committees
Favorable action (Reports Of Committees)
Chairman Molisse motioned for favorable action, motion seconded by Councilor Mathews and
From the minutes
“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Budget/Management Committee-Chairman Michael Molisse Councilor Molisse reported that the Budget/Management Committee met to deliberate the following measures: 19 049-Extended Lease Term of Radio Towers-Industrial Communications and Electronics, Inc. This measure was referred on April 16, the committee met this evening and Chairman Molisse motioned for favorable action, motion seconded by Councilor Mathews and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 049-Extended Lease Term of Radio Towers-Industrial Communications and
Favorable action (Extended Lease Term of Radio Towers-Industrial Communications and)
Chairman Molisse motioned for favorable action, motion seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“, 19 050-Extended Lease Term of Connell Memorial Rink and Pool This measure was referred on April 16, the committee met on May 1 and Chairman Molisse motioned for favorable action, motion seconded by Councilor Mathews. Councilor Mathews extended his appreciation to the Mayor for putting this forward, noting that this is a wonderful opportunity for the town. Thoughts of closing were circulating. This will allow for year round benefits to both seniors and children. Hockey players needed to go to Quincy for ice time, but this should rectify the situation. Councilor Molisse commended the administration on the presentation and noted that Parks and Recreation has a solid plan in place for taking over the rink and pool. Motion voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 048-Acceptance of Grant of Land and an Easement from GND Realty Trust and
Favorable action on measure number 19 048 (Acceptance of Grant of Land and an Easement from GND Realty Trust and)
On behalf of the Economic Development Committee, Councilor Harrington motioned for favorable action on measure number 19 048, motion seconded by Councilor Molisse
The minutes say the motion passed ("VOTED") but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Economic Development Committee, Councilor Harrington motioned for favorable action on measure number 19 048, motion seconded by Councilor Molisse and voted favorably.” (Motion: Harrington, 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
“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. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
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