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June 7, 2021
36 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Jane Hackett, Brian Dwyer
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Consider the Proclamation under 2-9b, same night action
Vice President Molisse made a motion to consider the Proclamation under 2-9b, same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to consider the Proclamation under 2-9b, same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Adopt the Proclamation
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adopt the Proclamation and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to adopt the Proclamation and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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 May 3, 2021
Approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021
Approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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 May 17, 2021
Approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 21 084
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 084 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 21 084-Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Installation - Lisa Circle A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 084 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Abutters were notified on May 19, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 084-Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Installation - Lisa Circle
Close the public hearing on measure 21 084 (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Installation - Lisa Circle)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 084 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 084 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Consider measure 21 084 under 2-9(b), same night action (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Installation - Lisa Circle)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measure 21 084 under 2-9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measure 21 084 under 2-9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Approve measure 21 084 (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Installation - Lisa Circle)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 084; that the Town of Weymouth consents to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Weymouth and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same: To install and maintain approximately 475 feet of 2-inch, plastic main in Lisa Circle, extending off the existing 4-inch plastic main in Front St. to serve the housing subdivision in Lisa Circle. To install (3) approximately 100-foot 1-inch plastic services extending from the proposed 2-inch plastic main extension in Lisa Circle to serve the (3) residences within the Lisa Circle home subdivision. To install 100 feet of 1-inch plastic service extending from the proposed 2-inch plastic main extension in Lisa Circle to serve the residence at #163 Front Street. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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
Open the public hearing on measure 21 082 (Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 082 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 082- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 082 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on May 28, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 082 (Proposed Amendments to the Town's Tax Title Payment Agreements Ordinance)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 082 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 082 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 085- Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events
Open the public hearing on measure 21 085 (Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 085 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 085- Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 085 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on May 28, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 085 (Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 085 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 085 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 090- Changes to the Town's Ordinances as Proposed by the Ordinance Review
Open the public hearing on measure 21 090 (Changes to the Town's Ordinances as Proposed by the Ordinance Review)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 090 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 090- Changes to the Town's Ordinances as Proposed by the Ordinance Review Committee A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 090 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on May 28, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 090 (Changes to the Town's Ordinances as Proposed by the Ordinance Review)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 090 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 090 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
20 099 unanimously on August 25, 2020.
Open the public hearing on measure 20 099, which was advertised on May 28, 2021 (unanimously on August 25, 2020.)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 099, which was advertised on May 28, 2021, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 099, which was advertised on May 28, 2021, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 20 099 (unanimously on August 25, 2020.)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 20 099 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 20 099 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 091- Proposed Amendment to Previous CPA Funding Request-Acquisition of Land for
Refer measure 21 091 to the Budget/Management Committee (Proposed Amendment to Previous CPA Funding Request-Acquisition of Land for)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 091 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 091 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 092- FY21 Dept. of Public Works Budget Transfer Requests
Refer measure 21 092 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY21 Dept. of Public Works Budget Transfer Requests)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 092 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“of Public Works Budget Transfer Requests On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the following three (3) sums of monies: $25,000 from the Department of Public Works Salaries Account to the Grounds Maintenance Overtime Account for the purpose of funding overtime costs needed for spring projects and events $100,000 from the Department of Public Works Gasoline Account to Vehicle Maintenance Account for vehicle repair costs $25,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Salary Account to the Sewer Collection Overtime Account for the purpose of funding the on-call overtime costs through the remainder of FY21 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 092 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 093- Annual Acceptance of Certain Property Tax Exemptions
Refer measure 21 093 to the Budget/Management Committee (Annual Acceptance of Certain Property Tax Exemptions)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 093 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 093 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 094- Accepting Certain Property Tax Exemptions
Refer measure 21 094 to the Budget/Management Committee (Accepting Certain Property Tax Exemptions)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 094 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 094- Accepting Certain Property Tax Exemptions On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor move to accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 59 §5 (54), and will exempt $5000 of fair cash value on personal property accounts to be taxes beginning in fiscal year July 1st , 2021. A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 094 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 095- Approval of a Conservation Restriction on Three Parcels of Land Located on
Refer measure 21 095 to the Economic Development Committee (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on Three Parcels of Land Located on)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 095 to the Economic Development Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 095 to the Economic Development Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel (no vote recorded; connection issue), Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 8- 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 096- Free Cash to Refurbish Fire Engine
Refer measure 21 096 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash to Refurbish Fire Engine)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel (no vote recorded, connection issue) Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 8- 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 097- Reserve Fund Transfer - Debt Service
Refer measure 21 097 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer - Debt Service)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel (no vote recorded; connection issue), Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 8- 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 098- Appointment to Community Events Committee- Joseph Bronske
Refer measure 21 098 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Community Events Committee- Joseph Bronske)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel (no vote recorded; connection issue), Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 8- 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 099- Appointment to Board of Elder Services-Ashly Eikelberg
Refer measure 21 099 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Board of Elder Services-Ashly Eikelberg)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Haugh asked if this is a candidate for Councilor, and is it legal or ethical? The solicitor states that the same person can have an elected and an appointed position simultaneously - as long as they are not both paid positions. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel (no vote recorded; connection issue), Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. 8- 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 100- Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals- Carsten Snow-Eikelberg
Refer measure 21 100 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals- Carsten Snow-Eikelberg)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel (no vote recorded; connection issues), Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 8- 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 101- Appointment to Planning Board- Robert Christian
Refer measure 21 101 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Planning Board- Robert Christian)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 099-Amendment to the Appropriation Amount Necessary for Replacing the Ralph
Affirm the vote previously taken on measure 20 099
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to affirm the vote previously taken on measure 20 099 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on August 25, 2020 and the Town Council passed the measure on August 25, 2020. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to affirm the vote previously taken on measure 20 099 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, 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)
21 085- Free Cash for Weymouth 400 Events
Approve measure 20 085
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 085; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $200,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding expenses associated with Weymouth 400 events. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on June 7, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 085; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $200,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding expenses associated with Weymouth 400 events. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 086- Engineering for Launch Ramp Dredging
Approve measure 21 086 (Engineering for Launch Ramp Dredging)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 086; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $70,000 from the Waterways Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with engineering and related work needed for preparing plans and specification for the dredging of the North Weymouth Public Launch Ramp Facility Channel at Lane's Beach. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on June 7, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 086; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $70,000 from the Waterways Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with engineering and related work needed for preparing plans and specification for the dredging of the North Weymouth Public Launch Ramp Facility Channel at Lane's Beach. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 088- Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Lisa Kimball
Approve measure 21 088 (Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Lisa Kimball)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 088; 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 term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 088; 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 term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Vice President Molisse thanked Donna Shea for her many years of service. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 089- Appointment to Board of Registrars- Alexander Milne
Approve measure 21 089 (Appointment to Board of Registrars- Alexander Milne)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 089; 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 term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Harrington seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 089; 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 term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Harrington seconded the motion. Vice President Molisse thanked Kenneth Karlberg for his service. Councilor Haugh welcomed Mr. Milne to the town and the Board. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 079- Charter Review Committee Report
Approve measure 21 079 (Charter Review Committee Report)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to approve measure 21 079; that the Town of Weymouth adopt the changes proposed in the report of the Charter Review Committee. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 17, 2021. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to approve measure 21 079; that the Town of Weymouth adopt the changes proposed in the report of the Charter Review Committee. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Councilor Haugh thanked the other members of the committee. She pointed out that any hours of work were involved in producing the report, and she also thanked the many residents who contributed. President Mathews also thanked the Solicitor for his input. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: DiFazio, second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The roll call lists Brian Dwyer and Jane Hackett, but the minutes do not show them as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“At 8:39 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 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)
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