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November 20, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The roll call reports that Lisa Belmarsh was unable to attend, though the attendance line lists her as present. The attendance line leaves out Christopher Heffernan, who made a motion, so he is counted present.
Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Lisa Belmarsh
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Table the minutes, at the request of Councilor Belmarsh
Motion was made by Councilor MacDougall to table the minutes, at the request of Councilor Belmarsh. Motion seconded by Councilor Heffernan,
From the minutes
“MINUTES Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of 1 November 2023. Substitute motion was made by Councilor MacDougall to table the minutes, at the request of Councilor Belmarsh. Motion seconded by Councilor Heffernan, motion passed unanimously.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Heffernan)
Resident And Community Comment
Referral to the Ordinance Committee
Councilor MacDougall motioned for referral to the Ordinance Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Burga and
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall motioned for referral to the Ordinance Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Burga and voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Burga)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing at 7:46 PM, noting that it was published on 10 November 2023
Councilor Molisse motioned to open the public hearing at 7:46 PM, noting that it was published on 10 November 2023, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely,
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 130-Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification Councilor Molisse motioned to open the public hearing at 7:46 PM, noting that it was published on 10 November 2023, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 130-Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification
Close the public hearing (Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification)
Councilor Molisse motioned to close the public hearing, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“At 8:03 PM Councilor Molisse motioned to close the public hearing, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers, And Town Boards
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee
Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS, AND TOWN BOARDS 23 134-Appointment to the Historical Commission-Zachary Gerg James Malary requests on behalf of the Mayor, to appoint Zachary Gerg of 522 Essex Street for appointment to the Historical Commission for a 3 year term due to expire on 30 June 2026. Councilor Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Reports Of Committee
Favorable action on measure 23 130 - Fiscal Year 2024 tax classification (shift of 1.47, no residential exemption)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Budget/Management Committee - Chair Michael Molisse 23 130-Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification Councilor Molisse noted that this was referred on 13 November, the committee met this evening, a public hearing was held. He requests that the Town of Weymouth approve a classification tax rate shift of 1.47 for commercial, industrial and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 24-- he motions for favorable action on behalf of the committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Budget/Management Committee - Chair Michael Molisse 23 130-Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification Councilor Molisse noted that this was referred on 13 November, the committee met this evening, a public hearing was held. He requests that the Town of Weymouth approve a classification tax rate shift of 1.47 for commercial, industrial and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 24-- he motions for favorable action on behalf of the committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 131-Lease Term of Wireless Communication Site Lease
Favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Mayor to execute a 5 year lease agreement-through 30 September 2028, with an automatic one time 5 year...
Motioned for favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Mayor to execute a 5 year lease agreement-through 30 September 2028, with an automatic one time 5 year extension term unless written notice of Cellco's intention not to exercise the extension at least 5 months prior to the expiration of the initial term -through 30 September 2033, with Cellco Partnership doing business as Verizon Wireless, for the leasing of space in the lower cupola of Town Hall. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He motioned for favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Mayor to execute a 5 year lease agreement-through 30 September 2028, with an automatic one time 5 year extension term unless written notice of Cellco's intention not to exercise the extension at least 5 months prior to the expiration of the initial term -through 30 September 2033, with Cellco Partnership doing business as Verizon Wireless, for the leasing of space in the lower cupola of Town Hall. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and voted unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
23 132-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Evelyn Czaja
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 132 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Evelyn Czaja)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 132 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, Evelyn Czaja, for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is a 2 year term due to expire on 30 June 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion
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 23 132 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, Evelyn Czaja, for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is a 2 year term due to expire on 30 June 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and passed unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Council President Mathews announced that the next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting will be held on 4 December 2023. At 8:19 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passes unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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