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October 16, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 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
Minutes
Approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“MINUTES Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers, And Town Boards
Take measure #23 127 under 2-9(b)
Councilor Molisse motioned to take measure #23 127 under 2-9(b). Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS, AND TOWN BOARDS 23 127 Town Clerk - Call of Town General Election on November 7, 2023 - Action Requested Under 2-9(b) In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the town general election to vote on Tuesday November 7, 2023. Councilor Molisse motioned to take measure #23 127 under 2-9(b). Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 127 Town Clerk - Call of Town General Election on November 7, 2023 - Action Requested
Favorable action on measure #23 127 (Town Clerk - Call of Town General Election on November 7, 2023 - Action Requested)
Councilor Molisse made a motion for favorable action on measure #23 127 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Molisse made a motion for favorable action on measure #23 127 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 128 Request to Enter into a 5 year Contract for Teacher Education and Professional
Refer measure #23 128 to the Budget/Management Committee (Request to Enter into a 5 year Contract for Teacher Education and Professional)
Councilor Molisse motioned to refer measure #23 128 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 128 Request to Enter into a 5 year Contract for Teacher Education and Professional Development Tracking Solution Software James Malary stated, "I submit the following measure for consideration by Town Council: That the Town be authorized to enter into a contract for 'Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development tracking Solution Software' for a term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General laws Chapter 30B, Section 12." Councilor Molisse motioned to refer measure #23 128 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Abbott stated that he has no objection to the referral. He pointed out that the Council was given no documentation or back-up to this measure or the next measure. He stated that he hoped that during the Budget/Management Committee meeting this information would be provided by administration. The motion was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 129 Request to Enter into a 5 year Contract for Before and After School Programming for
Refer measure #23 129 to the Budget/Management Committee (Request to Enter into a 5 year Contract for Before and After School Programming for)
Councilor Molisse motioned to refer measure #23 129 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“23 129 Request to Enter into a 5 year Contract for Before and After School Programming for Primary School Student James Malary stated, "I submit the following measure for consideration by Town Council: That the Town be authorized to enter into a contract for 'Before and After School Programming for Primary School Students' for a term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General laws Chapter 30B, Section 12." Councilor Molisse motioned to refer measure #23 129 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 124 - Appointment to the Board of Health - Cassandra Sullivan
Recommend favorable action on measure #23 124 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Board of Health - Cassandra Sullivan)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure #23 124 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Cassandra Sullivan, for appointment to the Board of Health. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure #23 124 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Cassandra Sullivan, for appointment to the Board of Health. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY.” (second: Kiely)
23 125 Proposed Change to Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance, Extending Village Overlay
Refer measure #23 125 to the Planning Board as well as the Ordinance Committee (Proposed Change to Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance, Extending Village Overlay)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure #23 125 to the Planning Board as well as the Ordinance Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure #23 125 to the Planning Board as well as the Ordinance Committee which 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 At 7:45 p.m., 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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