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April 13, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Old Business
Approve the establishment of a special committee under Rule 34 to replace the District Six Councilor
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the establishment of a special committee under Rule 34 to replace the District Six Councilor and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“He read Rule 34: "Special Committees may be authorized at any time by majority vote and shall be appointed by the President to consider such matters as the Council may refer to them." A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the establishment of a special committee under Rule 34 to replace the District Six Councilor and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington- YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 052-Reappointment to 4th of July Committee-Peter Webb, Sr.
Consider measures 20 041 through 20 054, inclusive, under 2-9(b), same night action
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measures 20 041 through 20 054, inclusive, under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“of 23 Church Street, Unit 9 to the 4th of July Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. 20 053-Reappointment to 4th of July Committee-Peter Webb, Jr. Peter Webb, Jr. of 23 Church Street, Unit 9 to the 4th of July Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. 20 054-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals-Richard McLeod Richard McLeod of 4 Sherricks Farm Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measures 20 041 through 20 054, inclusive, under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh- YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 054-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals-Richard McLeod
Adopt the reappointment list, measures 20 041 through 20 054, inclusive
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adopt the reappointment list, measures 20 041 through 20 054, inclusive and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adopt the reappointment list, measures 20 041 through 20 054, inclusive and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 018-Reserve Fund Transfer-Weymouth Complete Count 2020 Census
Approve measure 20 018 (Reserve Fund Transfer-Weymouth Complete Count 2020 Census)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 018; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $20,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk, Unclassified Expenditures line item for the purpose of funding costs associated with Weymouth's Census Complete Count activities. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 018; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $20,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk, Unclassified Expenditures line item for the purpose of funding costs associated with Weymouth's Census Complete Count activities. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 019-Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services-Stormwater Compliance
Approve measure 20 019 (Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services-Stormwater Compliance)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 019; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $96,000 from the Reserve Fund to the DPW, Engineering, Other Professional Services line item for the purpose of funding the engineering costs associated with meeting requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Program. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 019; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $96,000 from the Reserve Fund to the DPW, Engineering, Other Professional Services line item for the purpose of funding the engineering costs associated with meeting requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Program. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 020-Reserve Fund Transfer-Charter Review Committee-Funding Request
Approve measure 20 020 (Reserve Fund Transfer-Charter Review Committee-Funding Request)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 020; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $8,500 from the Reserve Fund (Program 132) to the following line items to Fund 0002 for the purpose of funding projected expenses for the Charter Review Committee: $5,000 for Recording Secretary Salary $3,500 for Miscellaneous Expenses (paper, notices, printing). The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 020; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $8,500 from the Reserve Fund (Program 132) to the following line items to Fund 0002 for the purpose of funding projected expenses for the Charter Review Committee: $5,000 for Recording Secretary Salary $3,500 for Miscellaneous Expenses (paper, notices, printing). The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 022-Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services
Approve measure 20 022 (Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 022; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $13,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Planning Department, Other Professional Services line item, for the purpose of funding costs associated with procuring engineering services related to submitting a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 022; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $13,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Planning Department, Other Professional Services line item, for the purpose of funding costs associated with procuring engineering services related to submitting a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 036-Authorization to Expend CDBG & HOME Funds 2020-2021
Approve measure 20 036 (Authorization to Expend CDBG & HOME Funds 2020-2021)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 036; That the town of Weymouth accepts the fiscal year 2020-2021 HUD grants in the amounts of $712,833 for CDBG and $177,780 In HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds. Furthermore, that the Director of Planning and Community Development, having received the approval of the Mayor, be permitted to expend said grants in their entirety as described on the attached funding allocation lists. Both are allocations from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These amounts are estimated as HUD will not have actual award amounts until a later date; however, approval is needed prior to the date of notification of the actual grant amounts. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 036; That the town of Weymouth accepts the fiscal year 2020-2021 HUD grants in the amounts of $712,833 for CDBG and $177,780 In HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds. Furthermore, that the Director of Planning and Community Development, having received the approval of the Mayor, be permitted to expend said grants in their entirety as described on the attached funding allocation lists. Both are allocations from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These amounts are estimated as HUD will not have actual award amounts until a later date; however, approval is needed prior to the date of notification of the actual grant amounts. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 014-Town Council Rules and Regulations 2020-2022
Adopt the Rules and Regulations for 2020-2022, as amended (Town Council Rules and Regulations 2020-2022)
On behalf of the Rules Committee, Councilor Burga made a motion to adopt the Rules and Regulations for 2020-2022, as amended, and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Rules Committee, Councilor Burga made a motion to adopt the Rules and Regulations for 2020-2022, as amended, and was seconded by Vice President Molisse. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse- YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOULSY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Molisse)
20 037-Fiscal Year 2019 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter-
Refer measure 20 037 to the Budget/Management Committee (Fiscal Year 2019 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter-)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 037 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 037 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Move the meeting scheduled for April 21, 2020 to April 27, 2020
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to move the meeting scheduled for April 21, 2020 to April 27, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to move the meeting scheduled for April 21, 2020 to April 27, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse- YES, President Mathews-YES. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Hackett, Happel, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseNo: Harrington
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2020. At 7:55 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken. Councilor Burga- YES, Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett- YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-NO, Councilor Haugh-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor Kiely-YES, Vice President Molisse-YES, President Mathews- YES. VOTE PASSED 9-1.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
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