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Start my ballot →Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: None
Approve the minutes from the April 19, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the April 19, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the April 19, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Take measure 22 055 from REPORTS OF COMMITTEES out of order
Vice President Molisse motioned to take measure 22 055 from REPORTS OF COMMITTEES out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take measure 22 055 from REPORTS OF COMMITTEES out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 055 (Appointment of Solicitor-Richard McLeod)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 055; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Richard McLeod as Town Solicitor. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 055; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Richard McLeod as Town Solicitor. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. President Mathews noted there are a lot of things going on in town requiring legal assistance and wished him the best. Mr. McLeod responded that as a longtime activist in town matters, he looks forward to working for the betterment of Weymouth. Vice President Molisse also welcomed him and commended his public track record. Councilor Burga thanked him for stepping up. Councilor Kiely expressed her appreciation for his long service and ability to work for the best interest of Weymouth in service on BZA. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Open the public hearings on measures 22 016 through 22 023, inclusive
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearings on measures 22 016 through 22 023, inclusive and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearings on measures 22 016 through 22 023, inclusive and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 016 through 22 022
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 016 through 22 022 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 016 through 22 022 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Open the public hearing on measure 22 060 (Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 060 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 060- Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 060 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 060 (Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 060 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 060 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Open the public hearing on measure 22 061 (Free Cash for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 061 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 061- Free Cash for Road/Sidewalk Improvements Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 061 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 061 (Free Cash for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 061 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“President Mathews asked if there were any comments from the public, to which there was no response: Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 061 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Open the public hearing on measure 22 062 (Collective Bargaining Reserve Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 062 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 062- Collective Bargaining Reserve Fund Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 062 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 062 (Collective Bargaining Reserve Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 062 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 062 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Open the public hearing on measure 22 063 (Free Cash for Smelt Brook Walkway)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 063 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 063- Free Cash for Smelt Brook Walkway Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 063 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 063 (Free Cash for Smelt Brook Walkway)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 063 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 063 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Open the public hearing on measure 22 064 (Free Cash for Wharf Street Remediation)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 064 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 064- Free Cash for Wharf Street Remediation Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 064 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 064 (Free Cash for Wharf Street Remediation)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 064 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 064 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Open the public hearing on measure 22 065 (Free Cash for IT Network Switches)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 065 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 065- Free Cash for IT Network Switches Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 065 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on 22 065 (Free Cash for IT Network Switches)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 065 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on 22 065 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 099 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY22 Water Enterprise Funds Budget Transfer Request)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 100 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY22 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget Transfer Request)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 101 to the Budget/Management Committee (FY22 Department of Public Works Budget Transfer Request)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“22 101- FY22 Department of Public Works Budget Transfer Request On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director of Municipal Finance James Malary requested the Town of Weymouth transfer $125,000: $25,000 from DPW Salaries to Grounds Maintenance Overtime for the purpose of funding the overtime costs needed for spring projects and events $100,000 from DPW Salaries to Vehicle Maintenance Gasoline for the purpose of funding escalating fuel costs Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer measure 22 102 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment - Board of Health Gary Peters)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 102 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 102 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 056 (Police Line Item Transfers for Overtime Expenses)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 056; 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 The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 056; 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 The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Belmarsh asked for confirmation that these are internal transfers. It was confirmed by administration. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 057 (Reserve Fund for Insurance Expenses)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 057; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $50,000 from the FY22 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding and anticipated insurance endorsement and deductible invoices. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 057; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $50,000 from the FY22 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding and anticipated insurance endorsement and deductible invoices. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 058 (Reserve Fund to Supplement Wey-Bra Park Funding)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 058; 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 The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 058; 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 The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 059 (Reserve Fund for Scholarship Committee Expense)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 059; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $687.00 from the FY22 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying and outstanding invoice from the Scholarship Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 059; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $687.00 from the FY22 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying and outstanding invoice from the Scholarship Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 060 (Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 060; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $5,000,000 to pay costs associated with repairing and reconstructing Town road and sidewalks, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, § 7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. Any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. This measure requires a legal notice, public hearing and two-thirds vote of all members of the Town Council in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §1. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“President Mathews noted this requires 2/3 vote of the Council. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 061 (Free Cash for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 061; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,000,000 from Free Cash to an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with road and sidewalk improvements. This need is #1 on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. This amount will be from the HCA portion of Free Cash and be used toward North Weymouth road improvements. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“A public hearing was conducted on May 2, 2022. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 061; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,000,000 from Free Cash to an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with road and sidewalk improvements. This need is #1 on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. This amount will be from the HCA portion of Free Cash and be used toward North Weymouth road improvements. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 062 (Collective Bargaining Reserve Fund)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 062; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $200,000 from Free Cash and $300,000 from the FY22 Reserve Fund into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2023 expenses associated with ratified Collective Bargaining Agreements. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“A public hearing was conducted on May 2, 2022. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 062; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $200,000 from Free Cash and $300,000 from the FY22 Reserve Fund into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2023 expenses associated with ratified Collective Bargaining Agreements. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 063 (Free Cash for Smelt Brook Walkway)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 063; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $250,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the improvements to the walkway along the Smelt Brook daylighting project in Weymouth Landing. This need is #46 on the 2023- 2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“A public hearing was conducted on May 2, 2022. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 063; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $250,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the improvements to the walkway along the Smelt Brook daylighting project in Weymouth Landing. This need is #46 on the 2023- 2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 064 (Free Cash for Wharf Street Remediation)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 064; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $140,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with additional remediation at the former Wharf Street incinerator site. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“A public hearing was conducted on May 2, 2022. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 064; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $140,000 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with additional remediation at the former Wharf Street incinerator site. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Approve measure 22 065 (Free Cash for IT Network Switches)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 065; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $71,636 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with upgrading network switching technology. This need is #36 on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“A public hearing was conducted on May 2, 2022. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse voted to approve measure 22 065; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $71,636 from Free Cash into an 02 fund account for the purpose of funding costs associated with upgrading network switching technology. This need is #36 on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
“At 8:31 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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