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February 20, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Fred Happel; the roll call names only John Abbott and Christopher Heffernan as absent, so Mr. Happel is counted present.
Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan
Absent: John Abbott, Christopher Heffernan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Favorable action on the amended minutes of February 5, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion for favorable action on the amended minutes of February 5, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2024 A motion was made by Vice President Burga to amend the Town Council Meeting minutes of February 5, 2024. Page 3 under measure 24 005 to Revoke Opioid Settlement Purpose Stabilization Fund, the minutes should have read, "Vice President Burga made a motion to refer to the Budget Management Committee" versus "Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 24 005 and refer to the Budget Management Committee." Vice President Burga made a motion for favorable action on the amended minutes of February 5, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 009-Emery Estate Revolving Account
Refer measure 24 009 to the Budget/Management Committee (Emery Estate Revolving Account)
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 009 to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Please see attached measure 24 009. Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 009 to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 010-Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street
Refer measure 24 009 to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 009 to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Please see attached measure 24 010 Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 009 to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 011-Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane
Refer to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane)
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer to the Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiley.
From the minutes
“Please see attached measure 24 011 Vice President Burga made a motion to refer to the Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiley. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Approve the reappointments grouped together in the minutes
The following reappointments were grouped together and voted.
The minutes list the reappointments and say "There was no Councilor opposition to the reappointments" but give no count and do not say who made or seconded the motion. The minutes say the motion passed ("VOTED") but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“The following reappointments were grouped together and voted. There were no Councilor opposition to the reappointments:.”
Accept the reappointment list (Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane)
Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, seconded by Councilor Coughlin.
From the minutes
“24 012-Reappointment to the WETC Board of Directors-Christopher Castro 24 013-Reappointment to the Planning Board-Anthony DiFeo, Jr. 24 014-Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Lisa Kimball 24 015-Reapppointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Jaimie Lane 24 016-Reappointment to the Waterfront Committee-Patricia O'Leary 24 017-Reappointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-AnnMarie Rush 24 018-Reappointmeent to the Local Emergency Planning Committee-Stephen White President Molisse entertained a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 24 012 through and including 24 018. Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, seconded by Councilor Coughlin. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Coughlin)
24 007-Appointment to the Conservation Commission-Charles McCrosson
Approve measure 24 007 (Appointment to the Conservation Commission-Charles McCrosson)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Commission, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 007; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Charles McCrosson, of 25 Georgia Road, to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2026, replacing former member John Reilly. Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Commission, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 007; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Charles McCrosson, of 25 Georgia Road, to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2026, replacing former member John Reilly. Vice President Burga seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Burga)
24 008-Appointment to the Redevelopment Authority-Conor Foley
Approve measure 24 008 (Appointment to the Redevelopment Authority-Conor Foley)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Commission, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 008; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Conor Foley, of 40 Roberts Drive, to the Redevelopment Authority for a five- year term set to expire on June 30, 2029, replacing former member George Burke. Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Commission, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 008; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Conor Foley, of 40 Roberts Drive, to the Redevelopment Authority for a five- year term set to expire on June 30, 2029, replacing former member George Burke. Vice President Burga seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Burga)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 8:06 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
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