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November 14, 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 October 17, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2022
Approve the minutes from the October 17, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 22 132-FY23 Tax Classification On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.46 for commercial, industrial, and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2023. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. President Mathews announced that a public hearing has been scheduled. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 133-Acceptance of Gift & Creation of Donation Account
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Acceptance of Gift & Creation of Donation Account)
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)
22 134-Acceptance of Land Donation for Park Purposes
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Acceptance of Land Donation for Park Purposes)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Having an area of 1505.7 Square Feet, 0.035 Acres, & and Perimeter of 1676.6' 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)
22 129- Appointment to Board of Registrars- Marie Stoeckel
Deny approval of measure 22 129 (Appointment to Board of Registrars- Marie Stoeckel)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to deny approval of measure 22 129; that the town of Weymouth appoint Marie Stoeckel of 63 Alroy Road to Board of Registrars for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
Yes: Abbott, Belmarsh, Burga, Happel, Heffernan, Kiely, MacDougall, Molisse, ShanahanNo: DiFazio, Mathews
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Abbott YES Councilor Belmarsh YES Councilor Burga YES Councilor DiFazio NO Councilor Happel YES Councilor Heffernan YES Councilor Kiely YES Councilor McDougall YES Councilor Shanahan YES Vice President Molisse YES President Mathews NO Voted 9-2.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 130- Reserve Fund Transfer- Unpaid Bill
Approve measure 22 130 (Reserve Fund Transfer- Unpaid Bill)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 130; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $9,175 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bill from FY22: Unpaid Bill Department Amount Stone Consulting, Inc. (inv. #57-062022) Municipal Finance $9,175.00 Furthermore; that the Town Accountant is authorized to pay such bills. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 130; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $9,175 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bill from FY22: Unpaid Bill Department Amount Stone Consulting, Inc. (inv. #57-062022) Municipal Finance $9,175.00 Furthermore; that the Town Accountant is authorized to pay such bills. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
New Business
Refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A measure number will be assigned. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is November 21, 2022. At 7:59 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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