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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Pascale Burga
Approve the minutes from the November 17, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Kiely announced the town-wide clean up day scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2022. MINUTES Auditor Selection Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2021 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Auditor Selection Committee Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2021 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting executive session
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting executive session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Auditor Selection Committee Meeting-Executive Session Minutes of November 30, 2021 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting executive session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Auditor Selection Committee Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2021 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting executive session
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting executive session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Auditor Selection Committee Meeting-Executive Session Minutes of December 13, 2021 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Auditor Selection Committee meeting executive session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Reopen the public hearing on measure 22 035
Vice President Molisse motioned to reopen the public hearing on measure 22 035 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 035- Proposed Zoning Change to the Jackson Square Village Center, continued from April 4, 2022; joint with the Planning Board This was published on March 23 and 30, 2022. Vice President Molisse motioned to reopen the public hearing on measure 22 035 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on measure 22 035 (Proposed Zoning Change to the Jackson Square Village Center, continued from)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 035 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 035 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 055 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment of Solicitor-Richard McLeod)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 055 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 055 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. President Mathews acknowledged Atty. McLeod who was present. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 056 to the Budget/Management Committee (Police Line Item Transfers for Overtime Expenses)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 056 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 056-Police Line Item Transfers for Overtime Expenses On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Chief of Staff Ted Langill requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer a total of $275,000 as delineated below for the purpose of covering the projected overtime expenses in the Weymouth Police Department: $200,000 from Police Department Uniform Salary and $75,000 from Police Department Tech Support To the following line items: $200,000 to Uniform Overtime $$75,000 to Tech Support Overtime Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 056 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 057 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund for Insurance Expenses)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 057 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 057 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 058 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund to Supplement Wey-Bra Park Funding)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 058 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 058- Reserve Fund to Supplement Wey-Bra Park Funding On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Mr. Langill requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $9,429.69 from the FY22 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying Weymouth's share of an unbudgeted expense request from the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation-Conservation District Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 058 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 059 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund for Scholarship Committee Expense)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 059 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 059 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 060 to the Budget/Management Committee (Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 060 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 060 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 061 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 061 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 061 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 062 to the Budget/Management Committee (Collective Bargaining Reserve Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 062 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 062 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 063 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Smelt Brook Walkway)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 063 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 063 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 064 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Wharf Street Remediation)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 064 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 064 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 065 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for IT Network Switches)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 065 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 065 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 066 to the Budget/Management Committee (Annual Appropriation- General Government)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 066 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 066 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 067 to the Budget/Management Committee (Annual Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 067 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 067 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 068 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Retained Earnings - Pump Station Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 068 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 068 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 069 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Retained Earnings - Infrastructure Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 069 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 069 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 070 to the Budget/Management Committee (Sewer Retained Earnings - Capital Equipment)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 070 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 070 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 071 to the Budget/Management Committee (Annual Appropriation - Water Enterprise Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 071 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 071 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 072 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Retained Earnings - Water Treatment Plant Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 072 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 072 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 073 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Retained Earnings - Water Main Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 073 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 073 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 074 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Retained Earnings - Capital Equipment)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 074 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 074 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 075 to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 075 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 075 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 076 to the Budget/Management Committee (Facilities and Fields Enterprise Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 076 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 076 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 077 to the Budget/Management Committee (Annual Authorization - Revolving Accounts)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 077 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 077 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 078 to the Budget/Management Committee (Annual Authorization - Gift Accounts)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 078 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 078 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 079 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY22 Snow/Ice Removal Deficit)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 079 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 079 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 080 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for EPEB Fund Contribution)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 080 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 080 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 081 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Park Maintenance)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 081 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 081 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 082 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WPS Curriculum)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 082 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 082 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 083 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WHS Planetarium Upgrades)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 083 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 084 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WPS Passenger Vans)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 084 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 084 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 085 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WPS WHS Security Cameras)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 085 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 085 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 086 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WHS CTE Equipment)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 086 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 086 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 087 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WPS Music Instruments)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 087 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 087 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 088 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for DPW Front-Line Truck)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 088 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 088 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 089 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for DPW Refurbish Heavy Equipment)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 089 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 089 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 090 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Recreation Passenger Vans)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 090 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 090 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 091 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Path Lighting at Weston Park)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 091 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 091 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 092 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Senior Center Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 092 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 092 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 093 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WFD Protective Bunker Gear)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 093 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 093 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 094 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Upgrading Fire Alarm Communications)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 094 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 094 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 095 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WFD Station Generator)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 095 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 095 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 096 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WFD Dispatch Software)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 097 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WPD Police Cruisers)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 097 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 098 to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for WPD Replacement of Tasers)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“At 9:29 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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