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December 4, 2023
8 recorded votes, 3 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 November 13, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023
Approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023
Approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023
Approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023 Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Reports Of Committee
Recommend favorable action on Measure #23 133 to the full Town Council
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on Measure #23 133 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 Joshua Murray, for appointment to the 4th of July Committee. This is filling a 3 year term due to expire 6/30/2026. 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 #23 133 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 Joshua Murray, for appointment to the 4th of July Committee. This is filling a 3 year term due to expire 6/30/2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (second: Kiely)
Recommend favorable action on Measure #23 134 to the full Town Council
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on Measure #23 134 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 Zachary Gerg, for appointment to the Historical Commission. This is filling a three year term due to expire 6/30/2026. 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 #23 134 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 Zachary Gerg, for appointment to the Historical Commission. This is filling a three year term due to expire 6/30/2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (second: Kiely)
23 125 - Proposed Change to Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance
Approve the zoning change (Proposed Change to Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance)
The motion to approve the zoning change
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion to approve the zoning change passed unanimously 11-0.”
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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