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May 15, 2023
25 recorded votes, 0 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
Town Council Minutes
Take Item 9 out of order
Vice President Molisse motioned to take Item 9 out of order. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take Item 9 out of order. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 078- Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Mary Mahoney
Approve the measure (Appointment to Board of Library Trustees- Mary Mahoney)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the town Charter, appoint Mary Mahoney of 109 Candia Street to the Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Matthew Tallon. 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, in accordance with 2-10 of the town Charter, appoint Mary Mahoney of 109 Candia Street to the Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Matthew Tallon. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 079- Appointment to Scholarship Fund Committee- Cynthia Page
Approve the measure (Appointment to Scholarship Fund Committee- Cynthia Page)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the town Charter, appoint Cynthia Page of 34 Grampian Way to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Donna Shea. 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, in accordance with 2-10 of the town Charter, appoint Cynthia Page of 34 Grampian Way to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Donna Shea. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 080- Appointment to Fourth of July Committee- Lisa Webb
Approve the measure (Appointment to Fourth of July Committee- Lisa Webb)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the measure; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the town Charter, appoint Lisa Webb of 23 Church Street to the Fourth of July Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Webb, Jr. 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, in accordance with 2-10 of the town Charter, appoint Lisa Webb of 23 Church Street to the Fourth of July Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2026. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Webb, Jr. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on the FY2024 Operating Budget, 23 045 through 23 069
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the FY2024 Operating Budget, 23 045 through 23 069 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the FY2024 Operating Budget, 23 045 through 23 069 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. These were advertised on May 5, 2023. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 069- Free Cash for WFD C12 Vehicle
Close the public hearing on the measures (Free Cash for WFD C12 Vehicle)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measures and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on the measures 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 23 084- Legal Department Line Item Transfer On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, requested that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $20,000 from Town Solicitor Judgment/Claims line item to Town Solicitor Labor Relations Special Counsel line item to cover expenses through June 30, 2023 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)
23 084- Legal Department Line Item Transfer
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Legal Department Line Item Transfer)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 085-Reserve Fund Transfer- Smelt Brook On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $12,500 from the FY23 Reserve Fund to the Planning and Community Development Other Professional Services line item for the purpose of paying Weymouth' share of additional costs of the Smelt Brook Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study (in Pond Meadow Park) being performed by the Army Core of Engineers 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)
23 086- Reserve Fund Transfer- Medicaid Reimbursement
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer- Medicaid Reimbursement)
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)
23 087- Reserve Fund Transfer - HR
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer - HR)
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)
23 089- Reserve Fund Transfer- Asset Management
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer- Asset Management)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Expenditures item for the purpose of paying costs associated with the lease of storage space located at 548 East Street, Weymouth MA 02189 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)
23 090- Free Cash for Riley Field Pickleball Courts
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Riley Field Pickleball Courts)
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)
23 091- Free Cash Transfer- Medicare Insurance
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer- Medicare Insurance)
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)
23 092- Traffic Regulations: Lane Beach Vicinity
Refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations: Lane Beach Vicinity)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Traffic Regulations: Lane Beach Vicinity)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 093- Appointment to Boar od Assessors- Denice Alexander On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Denice Alexander of 95 Parkview Street, Weymouth for appointment to the Board of assessors for a 3-year term due to expire on June 30, 2026. This fills the vacancy created by the death of Robert Brinkman 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)
23 094-Appointment to Board of Assessors Alternate-Stephen Whalen
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Board of Assessors Alternate-Stephen Whalen)
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)
23 095-Appointment to Planning Board- Anthony DiFeo, Jr.
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Planning Board- Anthony DiFeo, Jr.)
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)
23 096-Appointment to Weymouth Housing Authority- Janet Fogarty
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Weymouth Housing Authority- Janet Fogarty)
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)
23 097-Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate- David Kabasin
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate- David Kabasin)
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)
23 098-Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate- Charles Young
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate- Charles Young)
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)
23 099-Appointment to Commission on Disabilities- Gregory LaBella
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Commission on Disabilities- Gregory LaBella)
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)
23 100-Appointment to Historical- Steven McCloskey
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Historical- Steven McCloskey)
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)
23 101-Appointment to Commission on Disabilities- Charlotte Nichols
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Commission on Disabilities- Charlotte Nichols)
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)
23 102- Reappointment to Board of Registrars- Janelle Quinn
Adopt the reappointment
Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. 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 June 5, 2023. At 10:48 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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