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September 12, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the August 15, 2022 Special Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the August 15, 2022 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the August 15, 2022 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 22 120 and Councilor Kiely seconded the motion
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 120 and Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 120- CPA Funding Request-Improvements at Osprey Overlook Park Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 120 and Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. It was referred to the Budget/Management Committee on August 15, 2022 and the public hearing was advertised on September 2, 2022. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 120- CPA Funding Request-Improvements at Osprey Overlook Park
Close the public hearing (CPA Funding Request-Improvements at Osprey Overlook Park)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 123- Reserve Fund Transfer-Legal
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Legal)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 119- Reserve Fund to Library Overtime
Approve measure 22 119 (Reserve Fund to Library Overtime)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 119; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $12,000 from the FY23 Reserve Fund to the following line items: $4,000 to the Library Building & Grounds Maintenance Overtime line item and $8,000 to the Library Main Library Overtime line item Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 119; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $12,000 from the FY23 Reserve Fund to the following line items: $4,000 to the Library Building & Grounds Maintenance Overtime line item and $8,000 to the Library Main Library Overtime line item Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Director MacLean provided a brief review of the measure which was deliberated in the earlier Budget/Management Committee meeting. The department has had several resignations, requiring overtime to cover custodial shifts and temporary closing of library programs during staff shortfalls. It is currently fully staffed and the funding request will last through this fiscal year. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 120- CPA Funding Request-Improvements at Osprey Overlook Park
Approve measure 22 120 (CPA Funding Request-Improvements at Osprey Overlook Park)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 120; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $370,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance, for improvements at Osprey Overlook Park. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 120; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $370,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance, for improvements at Osprey Overlook Park. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 121- Reserve Fund for Accounting Services
Approve measure 22 121 (Reserve Fund for Accounting Services)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 121; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $30,000 from the FY23 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying accounting services following the retirement of the town accountant. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 121; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $30,000 from the FY23 Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying accounting services following the retirement of the town accountant. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 122- Appointment to Board of Registrars-Linda Rorie
Take unfavorable action on measure 22 122 (Appointment to Board of Registrars-Linda Rorie)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to take unfavorable action on measure 22 122; that, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, the Town of Weymouth appoint Linda Rorie of 693 Commercial Street to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term due to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Abbott, Belmarsh, Burga, Happel, Heffernan, Kiely, MacDougall, Mathews, Molisse, ShanahanNo: DiFazio
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to take unfavorable action on measure 22 122; that, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, the Town of Weymouth appoint Linda Rorie of 693 Commercial Street to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term due to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor DiFazio asked if she met with someone in the administration to volunteer for this position? Ms. Rorie responded yes. Councilor DiFazio asked, up until the vote was taken in Budget/Management, was it still the recommendation of the administration that she serve in this capacity? The response was yes. Councilor DiFazio continued; allegedly, the Council received some communication, not signed, but from a number of people? Are all of these people Democrats? The response to both was yes. Councilor DiFazio responded that he knows how he'll vote. Voted 10-1 (Councilor DiFazio- no).” (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 September 19, 2022. At 8:05 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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