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February 5, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Fred Happel and Maureen Kiely; the roll call names only Christopher Heffernan as absent, so they are counted present.
Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, John Abbott, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Christopher Heffernan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Southfield/Union Point minutes of January 8, 2024
A motion was made by Vice President Burga to approve the Southfield/Union Point minutes of January 8, 2024 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Southfield/Union Point Committee Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024 A motion was made by Vice President Burga to approve the Southfield/Union Point minutes of January 8, 2024 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024
Approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of January 16, 2024
A motion was made by Vice President Burga to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of January 16, 2024 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024 A motion was made by Vice President Burga to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of January 16, 2024 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Take measure 24 004 under 2-9(b) same night action
Vice President Burga made a motion to take measure 24 004 under 2-9(b) same night action which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 24 004-Town Clerk-Call of the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday March 5, 2024 -Action Requested Under 2-9(b) Kathy Deree read her measure into the record: 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 Presidential Primary Election to vote on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Vice President Burga made a motion to take measure 24 004 under 2-9(b) same night action which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 004-Town Clerk-Call of the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday March 5, 2024
Approve measure 24 004 (Town Clerk-Call of the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday March 5, 2024)
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 24 004 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 24 004 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 005-Revoke Opioid Settlement Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
Refer measure 24 005 to the Budget/ Management Committee (Revoke Opioid Settlement Special Purpose Stabilization Fund)
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 005 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Please see attached measure 24 005 Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 005 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 006-Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account
Refer measure 24 006 to the Budget/ Management Committee (Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account)
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 006 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Please see attached measure 24 006 Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 006 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 007-Appointment to the Conservation Commission-Charles McCrosson
Refer measure 24 007 to the Budget/ Management Committee (Appointment to the Conservation Commission-Charles McCrosson)
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 007 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“In accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, I respectfully submit the name of Charles McCrosson of 25 Georgia Road, Weymouth, MA 02190 for appointment to the Conservation Commission, filling a 3-year term due to expire on June 30th , 2026. Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 007 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 008-Appointment to the Redevelopment Authority Conor Foley
Refer measure 24 008 to the Budget/ Management Committee (Appointment to the Redevelopment Authority Conor Foley)
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 008 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“This is a 5-year term due to expire on June 30th , 2029. Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 008 to the Budget/ Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
New Business
Refer measure 24 003 Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2024-2026 to the Rules Committee
Vice President Pascale Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 003 Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2024-2026 to the Rules Committee. Councilor Kiely seconded.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 24 003-Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2024-2026 Vice President Pascale Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 003 Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2024-2026 to the Rules Committee. Councilor Kiely seconded. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 7:44 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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