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April 3, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Pascale Burga, Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the March 20, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2023 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023
Approve the minutes from the March 20, 2023 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2023 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Take item 11, Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and Councilor Shanahan seconded
Vice President Molisse motioned to take item 11, Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and Councilor Shanahan seconded.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take item 11, Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and Councilor Shanahan seconded. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Dispense of the regularly reschedule next Town Council meeting and reschedule to April 24, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned to dispense of the regularly reschedule next Town Council meeting and reschedule to April 24, 2023 and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Vote to Dispense of April 18, 2023 Town Council Meeting and Reschedule to April 24, 2023- Pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 2-302-President Arthur Mathews President Mathews requested a change to the date of the next meeting, normally the third Monday of the month, in order to allow the administration sufficient time to prepare the FY24 operating budget, to be presented on April 24, 2023. Vice President Molisse motioned to dispense of the regularly reschedule next Town Council meeting and reschedule to April 24, 2023 and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on the measure
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 021- Street Acceptances- 7 Streets Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Abutters were notified on March 23, 2023. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 021- Street Acceptances- 7 Streets
Close the public hearing on the measure (Street Acceptances- 7 Streets)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 23 022-Zoning and Land Use By-Laws and Map for South Weymouth Naval Air Station, as Amended On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth approve the Zoning and Land Use By-Laws and Map of Naval Air Station (NAS) South Weymouth, as amended, and dated March 7, 2023. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Councilor Belmarsh asked for virtual committee meetings. President Mathews responded that WETC does not have the staff or resources to record/televise them. Secondly, he included a request for laptops for the council in their budget. If any member wishes to record a meeting, it is their right and they are free to do so. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 035-FY23 Opioid Settlement - Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (FY23 Opioid Settlement - Special Purpose Stabilization Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 036- Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“23 036- Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $15,000 from Sick Incentive Pay account, $40,000 from Fire Out-of-Grade Pay account, $35,000 from Fire Salaries Account, $50,000 from Fire Details Account and $680,000 from Free Cash for a total of $820,000 to the Fire Department Overtime account Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 037- Reappointment to Memorial Committee- Frank Burke
Adopt the reappointment list, measures 23 037, 23 038, 23 0369, 23 040 and 23 041
Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment list, measures 23 037, 23 038, 23 0369, 23 040 and 23 041 and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“23 037- Reappointment to Memorial Committee- Frank Burke On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter reappoint Frank Burke of 93 Bluff Road to the Memorial Committee, for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 23 038- Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals- Brandon Diem On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter reappoint Brandon Diem of 22 Stratford Road to Zoning Board of Appeals for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2025 23 039- Reappointment to Conservation Commission- Scott Dowd On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter reappoint Scott Dowd of 133 Pierce Road to Conservation Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 23 040- Reappointment to Board of Library Trustees- Tracy Muniz-Gately On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter reappoint Tracy Muniz-Gately of 12 Montcalm Street to Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 23 041- Reappointment to Recreation Commission- Barbara Nieters-Kearney That the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter reappoint Barbara Nieters-Kearney of 105 North Street to for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment list, measures 23 037, 23 038, 23 0369, 23 040 and 23 041 and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 042- Appointment to Cultural Council- Melanie Gingrich
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Cultural Council- Melanie Gingrich)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“23 042- Appointment to Cultural Council- Melanie Gingrich On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Melanie Gingrich of 24 Chestnut Creek to Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2025 Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 043- Appointment- Community Events Committee- April Lenahan
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment- Community Events Committee- April Lenahan)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“23 043- Appointment- Community Events Committee- April Lenahan On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint April Lenahan of 14 Shawmut Avenue to Community Events Committee 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 Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
23 044- Appointment to Cultural Council-Gina O'Leary
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Cultural Council-Gina O'Leary)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“23 044- Appointment to Cultural Council-Gina O'Leary On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter appoint Gina O'Leary of 200 Trotter Road to Cultural Council for a 2-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 Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is April 24, 2023 and the Annual Town Meeting is on May 15, 2023. At 9:00 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
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