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June 3, 2019
30 recorded votes, 2 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 from the April 16, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2019
Approve the minutes from the April 25, 2019 Economic Development Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2019 Economic Development Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2019 Economic Development Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2019
Approve the minutes from the May 1, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019
Approve the minutes from the May 6, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 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
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 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)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2019
Approve the minutes from the May 13, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 070
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 070 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 070-National Grid Pole Installation-Meredith Way A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 070 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 070-National Grid Pole Installation-Meredith Way
Close the public hearing on measure 19 070 (National Grid Pole Installation-Meredith Way)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 070 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 070 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Consider measure 19 070 under 2-9(b), same night action (National Grid Pole Installation-Meredith Way)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews consider measure 19 070 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews consider measure 19 070 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve measure 19 070 (National Grid Pole Installation-Meredith Way)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 070; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid a location for, and permission to erect and maintain pole and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Plan No. 27748847 - Dated 4/11/2019 National Grid request to install stub pole 2-84 in order to remove tree guy. Customer needs to cut down tree. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 070; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid a location for, and permission to erect and maintain pole and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Plan No. 27748847 - Dated 4/11/2019 National Grid request to install stub pole 2-84 in order to remove tree guy. Customer needs to cut down tree. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Take NEW BUSINESS out of order (National Grid Pole Installation-Meredith Way)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to take NEW BUSINESS out of order and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes name Arthur Mathews as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to take NEW BUSINESS out of order and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
19 080-Veteran Volunteer Property Tax Relief Program
Refer measure 19 080 to the Budget/Management Committee (Veteran Volunteer Property Tax Relief Program)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 080 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 19 080 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 081-Traffic Regulation - Speed Limit - Raymond Street
Refer measure 19 081 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulation - Speed Limit - Raymond Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 081 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 081 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 082-FY19 Dept. of Public Works Budget Transfer Request
Refer measure 19 082 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY19 Dept. of Public Works Budget Transfer Request)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 082 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 19 082 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 083-FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget transfer Request
Refer measure 19 083 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget transfer Request)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 083 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 19 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 084-Appointment to Planning Board-Gregory Agnew
Refer measure 19 084 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Planning Board-Gregory Agnew)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 084 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 19 084 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 085-Appointment to Cultural Council-Joseph Bisbee, Jr.
Refer measure 19 085 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Cultural Council-Joseph Bisbee, Jr.)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 085 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 19 085 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 086-Appointment to Board of Elder Services-Rev. Thomas Coronite
Refer measure 19 086 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Board of Elder Services-Rev. Thomas Coronite)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 086 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 19 086 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 087-Appointment to Cultural Council-James Neiland
Refer measure 19 088 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 088 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 19 088 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 088-Appointment to Board of Registrars-Joseph Bronske
Refer measure 19 088 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Board of Registrars-Joseph Bronske)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 088 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 19 088 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 089-Appointment to Weymouth Housing Authority-James Parker
Refer measure 19 089 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Weymouth Housing Authority-James Parker)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 089 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 19 089 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 090-Acceptance of G.L. C. 44, §53 ¾ - Cable Television Public, Educational, and
Refer measure 19 090 to the Budget/Management Committee (Acceptance of G.L. C. 44, §53 ¾ - Cable Television Public, Educational, and)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 090 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 19 090 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 022-Contract for Independent Audit- FY19 through FY21
Approve measure 19 022 (Contract for Independent Audit- FY19 through FY21)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 022; that the Town of Weymouth accept the recommendation of the Town Auditor and enter into a three-year contract for Independent Audit Services with the firm of Melanson, Heath & Co. 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 19 022; that the Town of Weymouth accept the recommendation of the Town Auditor and enter into a three-year contract for Independent Audit Services with the firm of Melanson, Heath & Co. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 071-Line Item Transfer from Employee Benefits Health Insurance to Employee
Approve measure 19 071 (Line Item Transfer from Employee Benefits Health Insurance to Employee)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 071; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $175,000 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 FY2019. 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 19 071; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $175,000 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 FY2019. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 072-Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplement Appropriation Request
Approve measure 19 072 (Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplement Appropriation Request)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 072; that the Town of Weymouth make the following two financial transactions, for the purpose of paying legal bills through the end of FY19, almost exclusively for the opposition to the natural gas companies' expansion plans in Weymouth: 1. Transfer the sum of $300,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Solicitor-Litigation-Special Counsel line item. 2. Transfer the sum of $50,000 from Town Solicitor-Judgment, Claims and Damages line item to the Town Solicitor-Litigation-Other Professionals line item. 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 19 072; that the Town of Weymouth make the following two financial transactions, for the purpose of paying legal bills through the end of FY19, almost exclusively for the opposition to the natural gas companies' expansion plans in Weymouth: 1. Transfer the sum of $300,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Solicitor-Litigation-Special Counsel line item. 2. Transfer the sum of $50,000 from Town Solicitor-Judgment, Claims and Damages line item to the Town Solicitor-Litigation-Other Professionals line item. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 073-Appointment to Fourth of July Committee-Matthew Murray
Approve measure 19 073 (Appointment to Fourth of July Committee-Matthew Murray)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 073; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Matthew Murray of 1805 Commercial Street to the Fourth of July Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022 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 19 073; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Matthew Murray of 1805 Commercial Street to the Fourth of July Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022 The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 074-Appointment to Scholarship Fund Committee-Michael Grafton
Approve measure 19 074 (Appointment to Scholarship Fund Committee-Michael Grafton)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 074; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Michael Grafton of 34 Morningside Path to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. 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 19 074; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Michael Grafton of 34 Morningside Path to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 075-Appointment to Veteran's Council-Gerald Burke
Approve measure 19 073
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 073; that the Town of Weymouth appoints Gerald Burke of 1276 Washington Street to the Veteran's Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022 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 19 073; that the Town of Weymouth appoints Gerald Burke of 1276 Washington Street to the Veteran's Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2022 The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 126-Measure Amending the Annual Salary of Various Elected and Appointed
Substitute motion: approve measure 18 126, raising the salaries of elected and appointed officials
A substitute motion was made by Councilor Hackett to amend the measure as follows: Approve measure 18 126; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, hereby amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances [...] The motion was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
Councilor Hackett's substitute replaced the Ordinance Committee's motion (Councilor DiFazio) for unfavorable action on measure 18 126. The minutes give the count as 8-3, but the roll call reads: Kenneth DiFazio no, Jane Hackett yes, Fred Happel yes, Ed Harrington yes, Rebecca Haugh yes, Maureen Kiely yes, Brian McDonald yes, Michael Molisse no, Arthur Mathews yes, Michael Smart no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“He called for a roll call vote: Councilor DiFazio - no Councilor Hackett - yes Councilor Happel - yes Councilor Harrington - yes Councilor Haugh - yes Councilor Kiely - yes Councilor McDonald - yes Councilor Molisse - no Vice President Mathews - yes President Smart - no Vote passed 8-3.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Harrington)
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 June 17, 2019. At 9:14 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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