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February 21, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh
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Town Council Minutes
Take Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order
Vice President Molisse motioned to take Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Reconsider measure 22 001
Vice President Molisse motioned to reconsider measure 22 001 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to reconsider measure 22 001 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 001- FY21 Financial Statements
Forward the measure to the full Town Council with a recommendation for favorable action
Vice President Molisse motioned to forward the measure to the full Town Council with a recommendation for favorable action, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to forward the measure to the full Town Council with a recommendation for favorable action, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 23 007
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 23 007 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. published 2/2/23.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 007-Water Retained Earnings-Meter Replacement & Water Audit Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 23 007 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. published 2/2/23. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 007-Water Retained Earnings-Meter Replacement & Water Audit
Close the public hearing on measure 23 007 (Water Retained Earnings-Meter Replacement & Water Audit)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 23 007 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 23 007 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 008- CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park)
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)
23 009-CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (CPA Funding Request-Playground Equipment & Gazebo for Beals Park)
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)
23 010-Reappointment to WETC Board of Directors-Christopher Potter
Approve the reappointment list
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the reappointment list and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 010-Reappointment to WETC Board of Directors-Christopher Potter On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, reappoint Christopher Potter of 3 Moreland Road to the WETC Board of Directors for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the reappointment list and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 011-Appointment to Board of Registrars- Joseph Fleming
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Board of Registrars- Joseph Fleming)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 011-Appointment to Board of Registrars- Joseph Fleming On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Joseph Fleming of 63 Alroy Road to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. 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)
23 005-Reserve Fund Transfer- Unpaid Bill
Approve the measure (Reserve Fund Transfer- Unpaid Bill)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $82.24 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bill: Commission on Disabilities- Recording Secretary Patricia Fitzgerald Invoice #April 12, 2022 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to pay such bills. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and it was
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $82.24 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bill: Commission on Disabilities- Recording Secretary Patricia Fitzgerald Invoice #April 12, 2022 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to pay such bills. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and it was unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 006-Police Line Item Transfer for Overtime Expenses
Approve the measure (Police Line Item Transfer for Overtime Expenses)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth transfer a total of $330,000 as delineated below for the purpose of covering the projected overtime expenses in the Weymouth Police Department: $250,000 from Police Department Uniform Salary $80.000 from Police Department Tech Support To the following line items: $150,000 to Uniform Overtime $80,000 to Tech Support Overtime $100,000 to Uniform Program Overtime Training Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and it was
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth transfer a total of $330,000 as delineated below for the purpose of covering the projected overtime expenses in the Weymouth Police Department: $250,000 from Police Department Uniform Salary $80.000 from Police Department Tech Support To the following line items: $150,000 to Uniform Overtime $80,000 to Tech Support Overtime $100,000 to Uniform Program Overtime Training Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and it was unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 007-Water Retained Earnings-Meter Replacement & Water Audit
Approve the measure (Water Retained Earnings-Meter Replacement & Water Audit)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with water meter replacement program & water audit. Measure requires a legal notice and public hearing. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and it was
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with water meter replacement program & water audit. Measure requires a legal notice and public hearing. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and it was unanimously voted.” (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 March 6, 2022. At 8:08 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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