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Weymouth Town Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

October 2, 2023

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The roll call found two members absent (Lisa Belmarsh and Gary MacDougall). The attendance line also lists Mr. MacDougall as present and leaves out Pascale Burga and Maureen Kiely, who are counted present.

Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Greg Shanahan

Absent: Lisa Belmarsh, Gary MacDougall

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Vice President Molisse motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023

Approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Vice President Molisse motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Vice President Molisse motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Southfield/Union Point Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Public Hearings

Open the public hearing which was published on 22 September

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Councilor Molisse motioned to open the public hearing which was published on 22 September, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and

From the minutes

“PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:32 PM--23 113-CPA Funding Request for Additional Funding for Construction and Restoration of Beals Park Councilor Molisse motioned to open the public hearing which was published on 22 September, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing on measure number 21 113

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Councilor Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure number 21 113, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and

From the minutes

“Councilor Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure number 21 113, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the public hearing on measure 23 120

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Councilor Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 23 120; motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and

From the minutes

“Councilor Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 23 120; motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards

Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 23 124-Appointment to the Board of Health-Casandra Sullivan On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Casandra Sullivan of 84 Shawmut Street to the Board of Health 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Construction And Restoration Of Beals Park

Favorable action on measure 23 113 - CPA funding request for additional funding for construction and restoration of Beals Park

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse recommends favorable action. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and

From the minutes

“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Councilor Molisse recommends favorable action. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Michael Pizziferri

Favorable action on measure 23 122

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Vice President Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 23 122, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 23 122, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council will be October 16, 2023; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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