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May 17, 2021
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Arthur Mathews, Haugh, Brian Dwyer
Every vote, in order
Town Council Minutes
Take Section 11 (Motions, Orders and Resolutions) out of order
Councilor Hackett made a motion to take Section 11 (Motions, Orders and Resolutions) out of order and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
The roll call lists Brian Dwyer, but the minutes do not show this councilor as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Hackett made a motion to take Section 11 (Motions, Orders and Resolutions) out of order and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. 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 Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Harrington)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Reconsider the vote made at the May 3, 2021 Town Council Meeting, to refer measure 21 082- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance from the Budget/Management...
Councilor Hackett reported that she voted on the prevailing side at the May 3, 2021 Town Council meeting and made a motion to reconsider the vote made at the May 3, 2021 Town Council Meeting, to refer measure 21 082- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance from the Budget/Management Committee to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 21 082- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance- Reconsideration of Vote to Refer from Budget/Management Committee to Ordinance Committee at the May 3, 2021 Town Council Meeting Councilor Hackett reported that she voted on the prevailing side at the May 3, 2021 Town Council meeting and made a motion to reconsider the vote made at the May 3, 2021 Town Council Meeting, to refer measure 21 082- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance from the Budget/Management Committee to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, , Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the April 5, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2021 Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2021
Approve the minutes from the April 5, 2020 Town Council meeting
Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2021 Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2021
Approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2021 Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2021
Approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 Town Council meeting
Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2021 Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2021
Approve the minutes from the April 29, 2021 Ordinance Committee meeting
Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 29, 2021 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2021 Councilor Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 29, 2021 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Resident And Community Comment Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 21 057
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to open the public hearing on measure 21 057 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY COMMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS 21 057- Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplemental Appropriation Request A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to open the public hearing on measure 21 057 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was published on May 7, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 057- Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplemental Appropriation Request
Close the public hearing on measure 21 057 (Legal Department Line Item Transfer/Supplemental Appropriation Request)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to close the public hearing on measure 21 057 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to close the public hearing on measure 21 057 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 079- Charter Review Committee Report
Open the public hearing on measure 21 079 (Charter Review Committee Report)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to open the public hearing on measure 21 079 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. this was published on May 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“21 079- Charter Review Committee Report A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to open the public hearing on measure 21 079 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. this was published on May 7, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Burga)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 079 (Charter Review Committee Report)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to close the public hearing on measure 21 079 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to close the public hearing on measure 21 079 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 080- Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch/Records Systems
Open the public hearing on measure 21 080 (Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch/Records Systems)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to open the public hearing on measure 21 080 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 080- Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch/Records Systems A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to open the public hearing on measure 21 080 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 080 (Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch/Records Systems)
A motion was made by councilor Hackett to close the public hearing on measure 21 080 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by councilor Hackett to close the public hearing on measure 21 080 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 Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Harrington)
21 085- Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events
Refer measure 21 085 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee (Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 085 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 085 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 086- Engineering for Launch Ramp Dredging
Refer measure 21 086 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee (Engineering for Launch Ramp Dredging)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 086 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 086 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 087- Reserve Fund Transfer - Lane Beach Bathhouse
Refer measure 21 087, as amended, to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer - Lane Beach Bathhouse)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 087, as amended, to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 087, as amended, to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 088- Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Lisa Kimball
Refer measure 21 088 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee (Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Lisa Kimball)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 088 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 088- Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Lisa Kimball On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary, Municipal Finance Director requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Lisa Kimball of 48 Tower Avenue to the Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 088 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 089- Appointment to Board of Registrars- Alexander Milne
Refer measure 21 089 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee (Appointment to Board of Registrars- Alexander Milne)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 089 to the Budget/Management Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Brian Dwyer, Rebecca Haugh and Arthur Mathews, but the minutes do not show them as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“21 089- Appointment to Board of Registrars- Alexander Milne On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary, Municipal Finance Director requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Alexander Milne of 72 Westminster Road to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 089 to the Budget/Management Ordinance 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: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 090- Changes to the Town's Ordinances as Proposed by the Ordinance Review
Refer measure 21 090 to the Ordinance Committee (Changes to the Town's Ordinances as Proposed by the Ordinance Review)
A motion was made by Councilor Hackett to refer measure 21 090 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
21 057-Legal Department Line Item Transfer/ Supplemental Appropriation Request
Approve measure 21 057 (Legal Department Line Item Transfer/ Supplemental Appropriation Request)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 057; that That the Town of Weymouth make the following two financial transactions, in an effort to pay existing legal bills through the end of FY2021, almost exclusively for the opposition to the natural gas companies' expansion plans in Weymouth: 1. A Supplemental Appropriation from Free Cash to the Town Solicitor-Litigation-Special Counsel line item in the amount of $122,582.75; 2. Line Item Transfer from Town Solicitor-Judgment, Claims and Damages line item to the Town Solicitor-Litigations-Special Counsel line item in the amount of $25,000.00. Councilor Hackett seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 057; that That the Town of Weymouth make the following two financial transactions, in an effort to pay existing legal bills through the end of FY2021, almost exclusively for the opposition to the natural gas companies' expansion plans in Weymouth: 1. A Supplemental Appropriation from Free Cash to the Town Solicitor-Litigation-Special Counsel line item in the amount of $122,582.75; 2. Line Item Transfer from Town Solicitor-Judgment, Claims and Damages line item to the Town Solicitor-Litigations-Special Counsel line item in the amount of $25,000.00. Councilor Hackett seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
21 080- Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch/Record Systems
Approve measure 21 080 (Free Cash for Fire Department Dispatch/Record Systems)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 080; 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 new dispatch and records management system for the Weymouth Fire Department. This is item #20 on the FY22-26 Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Hackett seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 080; 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 new dispatch and records management system for the Weymouth Fire Department. This is item #20 on the FY22-26 Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Hackett seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
21 083- FY2020 Audited Financial Statements & Management Letter
Refer measure 21 083 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY2020 Audited Financial Statements & Management Letter)
Councilor Hackett made a motion to refer measure 21 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Councilor Hackett made a motion to refer measure 21 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Burga)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Hackett made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council will be Monday, June 7, 2021. At 8:05 PM; there being no further business, Councilor Hackett 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 Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Hackett, second: Kiely)
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