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March 20, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Christopher Heffernan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the February 27, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2023 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023
Approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023
Approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer the issue to the Public Safety Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the issue to the Public Safety Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the issue to the Public Safety Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. President Mathews, Vice President Molisse, Councilors Belmarsh, Burga, MacDougall and Shanahan thanked her for bringing the issue forward. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
23 008- CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park
Close the public hearing on the measure (CPA Funding Request- Construction and Restoration of Beals Park)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 034- Reappointment to Community Events Committee- Peter Webb, Sr.
Adopt the reappointment list
Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment list and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 Church Street Community Events Committee 6/30/26 Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 008-CPC Funding Request-Construction and Restoration Beals Park
Approve measure 23 008, as amended (CPC Funding Request-Construction and Restoration Beals Park)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 23 008, as amended; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $2,819,640 from the CPA Unreserved Fund Balance Account, $125,400 from the FY23 CPA Open Space/Recreation Fund Account, and $454,960 from the FY23 CPA Unreserved Fund Account, for a total of $3,400,000 for the construction and restoration of Beals Park in North Weymouth. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 23 008, as amended; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $2,819,640 from the CPA Unreserved Fund Balance Account, $125,400 from the FY23 CPA Open Space/Recreation Fund Account, and $454,960 from the FY23 CPA Unreserved Fund Account, for a total of $3,400,000 for the construction and restoration of Beals Park in North Weymouth. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 012-Request to Enter into 5-Year Student Food Service Contract
Approve the measure (Request to Enter into 5-Year Student Food Service Contract)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town Council authorize the town to enter into a contract for student food service for a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, section 12. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town Council authorize the town to enter into a contract for student food service for a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, section 12. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 013-Request to Enter into 6-Year Foreign Language Curriculum Contract
Approve the measure, as amended (Request to Enter into 6-Year Foreign Language Curriculum Contract)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure, as amended; that the Town Council authorize the Town to enter into a contract for student foreign language curriculum for a term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure, as amended; that the Town Council authorize the Town to enter into a contract for student foreign language curriculum for a term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 014- Library Line Item Transfer
Approve the measure (Library Line Item Transfer)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the town of Weymouth transfer a total of $25000 as delineated below for the purpose of meeting the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) materials expenditure requirement: $25000 from Adult Services Salaries To the following line items: Books and Related Materials Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
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 $25000 as delineated below for the purpose of meeting the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) materials expenditure requirement: $25000 from Adult Services Salaries To the following line items: Books and Related Materials Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
New Business 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
“NEW BUSINESS MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is April 3, 2023. 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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