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Weymouth Town Council · 2020–2021 Council · Special meeting

July 7, 2020

12 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Brian Dwyer

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the May 6, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Minutes of the District Six Councilor Search Committee Meeting of May 6, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the May 6, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting Executive Session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting Executive Session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the District Six Councilor Search Committee Meeting Executive Session of May 6, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting Executive Session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the May 11, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of May 11, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the May 13, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the District Six Councilor Search Committee Meeting of May 13, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the May 13, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting Executive Session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting Executive Session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the District Six Councilor Search Committee Meeting Executive Session of May 13, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting Executive Session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the May 18, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of May 18, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the May 18, 2020 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of May 18, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the June 1, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 1, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of June 1, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 1, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the June 1, 2020 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 1, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of June 1, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 1, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

20 096-Authorization to Accept FY20-21 HUD Grant/CDBG COVID-19 Funds

Refer measure 20 096 to the Budget/Management Committee (Authorization to Accept FY20-21 HUD Grant/CDBG COVID-19 Funds)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call lists Jane Hackett as absent.

From the minutes

“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Absent, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse- Yes, Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

20 097-Authorizaation to Accept Charitable Donation from Eastern Bank

Refer measure 20 097 to the Budget/Management Committee (Authorizaation to Accept Charitable Donation from Eastern Bank)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call lists Jane Hackett as absent.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Hackett- Absent, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse- Yes, Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

The roll call includes a name we could not match to one councilor (Absent). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“At 7:45 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Absent- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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