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January 18, 2022
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Kenneth DiFazio
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2021
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Abbott, Belmarsh, Burga, Happel, Heffernan, Kiely, MacDougall, Mathews, MolisseAbstained: ShanahanThe minutes say Greg Shanahan abstained.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Shanahan abstained, voted 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2021
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2021
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Abbott, Belmarsh, Burga, Happel, Heffernan, Kiely, MacDougall, Mathews, MolisseAbstained: ShanahanThe minutes say Greg Shanahan abstained.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Shanahan abstained, voted 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
510001-Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Salaries to 16993635-513001-
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (1-Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Salaries to 16993635-513001-)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 004-Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 006 and 21 104 which transferred funds from the stabilization fund for which
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (and 21 104 which transferred funds from the stabilization fund for which)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 006-Increase in COLA Base for Retirees
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Increase in COLA Base for Retirees)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 006-Increase in COLA Base for Retirees That the town of Weymouth increase the maximum base amount on which the COLA is calculated from $12,000 to $13,000 as of July 1, 2022. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 007-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 007-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau In accord with section 2-10 of the charter, submits Debbie Courteau of 201 Lake Street for appointment to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 008-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate-Russell
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate-Russell)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 008-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate-Russell Drysale, III In accord with Section 2-10 of the charter, submits Russell Drysale, III of 475 East Street for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an alternate for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 009-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate-Jonathan
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate-Jonathan)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 009-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate-Jonathan Lynch In accord with Section 2-10 of the charter, submits Jonathan Lynch of 17 Grove Street for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an alternate for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 010-Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Tracy Muniz-Gately
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Tracy Muniz-Gately)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 010-Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Tracy Muniz-Gately In accord with section 2-10 of the charter, submits Tracy Muniz-Gately of 12 Montcalm Street for appointment to the Board of Library Trustees for a term to expire on June 30, 2023. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 011- Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Matthew Murray
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Matthew Murray)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 012-Appointment to the Board of Health-Manan Patel
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Health-Manan Patel)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 012-Appointment to the Board of Health-Manan Patel In accord with section 2-10 of the charter, submits Manan Patel for appointment to the Board of Health for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 002-Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2022-2024
Referral to the Rules Committee (Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2022-2024)
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Rules Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Rules Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
A referral to the Economic Development Committee for study (Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2022-2024)
Motioned for a referral to the Economic Development Committee for study. It was noted that administration forwarded details of ARPA and each Councilor received this evening. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Belmarsh impressed the importance of prudent spending of these funds, she motioned for a referral to the Economic Development Committee for study. It was noted that administration forwarded details of ARPA and each Councilor received this evening. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (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
“There being no further business, Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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