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May 3, 2021
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Brian Dwyer
Absent: Jane Hackett
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the March 15, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2021 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 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: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2021
Approve the minutes from the March 15, 2021 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2021 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 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: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 21 080 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 080 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 21 080 Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch / Record Systems On behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, Municipal Finance Director James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $210,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of a new dispatch and records management system for the Weymouth Fire Department This is item #20 on the FY22-26 Capital Improvement Plan A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 080 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 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: Kiely)
21 081- Reappointment to the Cultural Council-Dominic Paulo
Adopt the reappointment list
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adopt the reappointment list and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Jane Hackett, but the minutes do not show this councilor as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“21 081- Reappointment to the Cultural Council-Dominic Paulo On behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, Municipal Finance Director James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, reappoint Dominic Paulo of 64 Webster Street to the Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adopt the reappointment list 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 082-Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance
Refer measure 21 082 to the Budget/Management Committee (Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 082 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Jane Hackett, but the minutes do not show this councilor as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“This measure requires legal notice and a public hearing." A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 082 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-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: Kiely)
21 053- Independent Audit Fee
Approve measure 21 053 (Independent Audit Fee)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 053; that Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $4,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Council Audit Fees for the purpose of funding an additional $4,000 expense from the Independent Auditors (Melanson). Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 053; that Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $4,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Council Audit Fees for the purpose of funding an additional $4,000 expense from the Independent Auditors (Melanson). Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Town Auditor Swanson informed the administration that Melanson was required to perform additional audit work for the Federal Single Audit FY20 that was not budgeted in FY21. Melanson's Engagement Letter for FY21 stipulates "Additional fees may apply if more than two federal programs must be audited." Three federal programs were required to be audited. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
21 056- Council Authorization to Expend CDBG/HOME Funds FY21-22
Approve measure 21 056 (Council Authorization to Expend CDBG/HOME Funds FY21-22)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 056; that the Town of Weymouth accepts the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 HUD grants in the amounts of $729,350 for CDBG and $168,105.60 in HOME Investment Partnership Grant Funds; both are allocations from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as amended (to included revised backup). 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. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
21 058- Reserve Fund Transfer - 53rd Payroll
Approve measure 21 058 (Reserve Fund Transfer - 53rd Payroll)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 058; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $562,801 from the FY21 Reserve Fund to an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding the 53rd payroll in FY21, covering Sunday, Jun 27th through Saturday, July 3rd. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 058; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $562,801 from the FY21 Reserve Fund to an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding the 53rd payroll in FY21, covering Sunday, Jun 27th through Saturday, July 3rd. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021. The Annual Town Meeting has been scheduled for May 24, 2021. At 7:52 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse made a motion 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 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: Kiely)
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