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January 31, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out John Abbott; the roll call names only Greg Shanahan as absent, so Mr. Abbott is counted present.
Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall
Absent: Greg Shanahan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the January 18, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022
Take "Reports of Committees" out of order
Councilor Molisse motions to take "Reports of Committees" out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse motions to take "Reports of Committees" out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
22 003- Library Line Item Transfer
Approve measure 22 003 (Library Line Item Transfer)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 003; that that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $4,000 from Buildings/Grounds Maintenance Salaries to Overtime. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 003; that that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $4,000 from Buildings/Grounds Maintenance Salaries to Overtime. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Councilor Belmarsh confirmed the funds are available within the library budget. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 006- Increase in COLA base for Retirees
Approve measure 22 006 (Increase in COLA base for Retirees)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 006; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, increase the maximum base amount on which the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated from $12,000 to $13,000 as of July 1, 2022. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 006; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, increase the maximum base amount on which the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated from $12,000 to $13,000 as of July 1, 2022. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 007- Appointment Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau
Approve measure 22 007 (Appointment Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 007; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Debbie Courteau of 201 Lake Street to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 007; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Debbie Courteau of 201 Lake Street to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 008- Appointment Board of Zoning Appeals Alternate-Russell L. Drysdale, III
Approve measure 22 008 (Appointment Board of Zoning Appeals Alternate-Russell L. Drysdale, III)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 008; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoints Russell Drysdale, III of 475 East Street as an Alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2-year 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 motioned to approve measure 22 008; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoints Russell Drysdale, III of 475 East Street as an Alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 009- Appointment Board of Zoning Appeals Alternate-Jonathan Lynch
Approve measure 22 009 (Appointment Board of Zoning Appeals Alternate-Jonathan Lynch)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 009; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Jonathan Lynch of 17 Grove Street as an Alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2-year term that will expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 009; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Jonathan Lynch of 17 Grove Street as an Alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2-year term that will expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 010- Appointment Board of Library Trustees-Tracy Muniz-Gately
Approve measure 22 010 (Appointment Board of Library Trustees-Tracy Muniz-Gately)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 010; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Tracy Muniz-Gately of 12 Montcalm Street to the Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2023 (filling the seat vacated by the resignation of D. Paulo). Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 010; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Tracy Muniz-Gately of 12 Montcalm Street to the Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2023 (filling the seat vacated by the resignation of D. Paulo). Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 011- Appointment Community Events Committee-Mathew Murray
Approve measure 22 011 (Appointment Community Events Committee-Mathew Murray)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 011; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Matthew Murray of 1805 Commercial Street to the Community Events Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2022 (filling the seat vacated by the resignation of R. Rizzo). Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 011; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Matthew Murray of 1805 Commercial Street to the Community Events Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2022 (filling the seat vacated by the resignation of R. Rizzo). Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 012- Appointment Board of Health-Manan Patel
Approve measure 22 012 (Appointment Board of Health-Manan Patel)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 012; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Manan Patel of 34 DF Haviland Lane to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 012; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Manan Patel of 34 DF Haviland Lane to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Old Business
Send the letter to Mayor Hedlund
Vice President Molisse motioned to send the letter to Mayor Hedlund and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to send the letter to Mayor Hedlund and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Vice President Molisse supported sending this. It's a good letter. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is February 7, 2022. At 8:18 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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