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February 6, 2023
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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
Approval of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Committee Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Committee Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and
From the minutes
“MINUTES Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Committee Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on Measure #22 135
Vice President Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing on Measure #22 135. This Measure was published on January 27, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 135 - Town Council Code of ordinances Amendment to Section 8-408 - Openings of Street Restricted Vice President Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing on Measure #22 135. This Measure was published on January 27, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 135 - Town Council Code of ordinances Amendment to Section 8-408 - Openings of
Close the public hearing on Measure # 22 135 (Town Council Code of ordinances Amendment to Section 8-408 - Openings of)
Councilor Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on Measure # 22 135. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on Measure # 22 135. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 138 - Traffic Regulations - Wharf Street at East Street
Open the public hearing on Measure #22 138 (Traffic Regulations - Wharf Street at East Street)
Councilor Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing on Measure #22 138. This was advertised on January 27, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“22 138 - Traffic Regulations - Wharf Street at East Street Councilor Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing on Measure #22 138. This was advertised on January 27, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing on measure #22 138 (Traffic Regulations - Wharf Street at East Street)
Councilor Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on measure #22 138. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on measure #22 138. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 005 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Unpaid Bill
Measure #23 005 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer - Unpaid Bill)
Councilor Molisse made a motion to Measure #23 005 to the Budget/Management Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“At the time of this measure, the amount available in the reserve fund is $258,328.00. Councilor Molisse made a motion to Measure #23 005 to the Budget/Management Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 006 - Police Line-Item Transfer for Overtime Expenses
Forward Measure #23 006 to the Budget/Management Committee (Police Line-Item Transfer for Overtime Expenses)
Councilor Molisse made a motion to forward Measure #23 006 to the Budget/Management Committee. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“$250,000 from police department uniform salary 13104120510001 and $80,000 from police department tech support 13104165510001 to the following line items: $150,000 to uniform (overtime) 13104220513001 and $80,000 to tech support (overtime) 1310426513007 and $100,000 to uniform program (overtime training) 13104420513006. Councilor Molisse made a motion to forward Measure #23 006 to the Budget/Management Committee. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 007 - Water Retained Earnings - Meter Replacement and Water Audit
Forward measure #23 007 to the Budget/Management Committee (Water Retained Earnings - Meter Replacement and Water Audit)
Councilor Molisse made a motion to forward measure #23 007 to the Budget/Management Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“At the time of this measure, the balance in the water retained earnings is $2,800,759.32. Councilor Molisse made a motion to forward measure #23 007 to the Budget/Management Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 001 - Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Statements and Management Letter
Recommended favorable action to accept the financial statements and management letter of measure #23 001 (Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Statements and Management Letter)
Recommended favorable action to accept the financial statements and management letter of measure #23 001. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely The
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, he recommended favorable action to accept the financial statements and management letter of measure #23 001. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely The motion passed unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
23 002 - Contract for Independent Audit of Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024
Recommended favorable action to accept the contract for the audit of fiscal years 2023 and 24
Recommended favorable action to accept the contract for the audit of fiscal years 2023 and 24. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, he recommended favorable action to accept the contract for the audit of fiscal years 2023 and 24. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
23 003 - Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 110A
Recommended favorable action on measure number 23 003 (Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 110A)
Recommended favorable action on measure number 23 003. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management committee, he recommended favorable action on measure number 23 003. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Shanahan thanked Town Clerk Deree for making the Town Council aware of this as it will save the town money and resources. The motion passed unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT At 8:49 p.m., 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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