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March 11, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The roll call names Gary MacDougall and Arthur Mathews as absent (the attendance line lists them under both present and absent). The attendance line leaves out John Abbott, Fred Happel and Christopher Heffernan, who are counted present.
Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, John Abbott, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Budget/ Management Committee meeting minutes of February 20, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/ Management Committee meeting minutes of February 20, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget Management Minutes of February 20, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/ Management Committee meeting minutes of February 20, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024
Approve the Town Council meeting minutes of February 20, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council meeting minutes of February 20, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council meeting minutes of February 20, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open public hearing for measure 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance
Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance, seconded by Councilor Coughlin.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance, seconded by Councilor Coughlin. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Coughlin)
23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance
Close the public hearing for measure 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance
Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“With no other members of the public wishing to speak, Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 23 135 Ritual Slaughter Ordinance and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Shanahan)
24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account
Open public hearing for measure 24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Review Account
Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Review Account, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Review Account, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Close the public hearing for measure 24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account
Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account and was seconded by Councilor Coughlin.
From the minutes
“With no other members of the public wishing to speak, Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 24 006 Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account and was seconded by Councilor Coughlin. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Coughlin)
24 020 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Refer measure 24 020 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 020 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 020 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 021 Transfer Funds for Adams School Repurposing
Refer measure 24 021 Transfer Funds for Adams School Repurposing to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 021 Transfer Funds for Adams School Repurposing to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 021 Transfer Funds for Adams School Repurposing to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 022 Appointment to Community Events Committee - Katherine Keefe
Refer measure 24 022 Appointment to Community Events Committee - Katherine Keefe to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 022 Appointment to Community Events Committee - Katherine Keefe to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 022 Appointment to Community Events Committee - Katherine Keefe to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. 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 was no Councilor opposition to the reappointments:.”
Accept the reappointment list
Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“24 023-Reappointment to Community Events Committee-Joseph Bronske 24 024-Reappointment to Planning Board-Gregory Agnew 24 025-Reappointment to Waterfront Committee-Paul Brooks 24 026-Reappointment to Cultural Council-Daniel Callahan 24 027-Reappointment to Historical Commission-James Clarke 24 028-Reappointment to Community Events Committee-Michele Connaire 24 029-Reappointment to Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau 24 030-Reappointment to Board of Elder Services-Sally Furlong 24 031-Reappointment to Construction Steering Committee-John Gillion 24 032-Reappointment to Board of Assessors-Paul Haley 24 033-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate)-Jonathan Lynch 24 034-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals-Jonathan Moriarty 24 035-Reappointment to Veteran's Council-Francine Nesson 24 036-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate)-Michael Pizziferri 24 037-Reappointment to Recreation Commission-Keith Ricci 24 038-Reappointment to Local Emergency Planning Committee-Jonathan Tose President Molisse entertained motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 24 023 through and including 24 038. Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 005- Revoke Opioid Settlement SPSF
Approve measure 24 005 (Revoke Opioid Settlement SPSF)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 005; that the Town of Weymouth revoke the establishment of the Opioid Settlement Special Purpose Stabilization Fund (Established by Measure 23 035, Fund 8323). On December 4th , 2023, Governor Healy signed Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023. Section 9 of the law provides, in part, for an exception to the legal requirement that all receipts are to be recorded as general fund revenue for Opioid Settlement Receipts. Municipalities may now account for these receipts in Special Revenue Fund. A separate companion measure is being filed to establish a Special Revenue Fund for Opioid Settlement Receipts. Vice President Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 005; that the Town of Weymouth revoke the establishment of the Opioid Settlement Special Purpose Stabilization Fund (Established by Measure 23 035, Fund 8323). On December 4th , 2023, Governor Healy signed Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023. Section 9 of the law provides, in part, for an exception to the legal requirement that all receipts are to be recorded as general fund revenue for Opioid Settlement Receipts. Municipalities may now account for these receipts in Special Revenue Fund. A separate companion measure is being filed to establish a Special Revenue Fund for Opioid Settlement Receipts. Vice President Kiely seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
24 006-Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account
Approve measure 24 006 (Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account)
On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 006; that the Town of Weymouth authorize the creation of an Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account for Fiscal Year 2024 pursuant to the new Clause 4 of M.G.L. c.44 §53. Furthermore, that the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account is permitted to accept and expend funds in the aggregate to the amount received from the opioid-distributor and opioid- maker defendants of the opioid lawsuit settlements with the consent of the Mayor and only for the purpose identified in opioid settlement agreements. Furthermore, that the Town of Weymouth transfer the following sums: $43,417.50 from account 83230005-460030 (Revoked Opioid Settlement SPSF - Settlement Revenue) to account 46440005-460030 (Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account -Interest Revenue), and $400.59 from 83230005-482010 (Revoked Opioid Settlement SPSF - Interest Revenue) to 46440005-482010 (Opioid settlement Special Revenue Account - Interest Revenue), and $250,122.63 from Free Cash to account 46440005-460030 (Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Account - Settlement Revenue). Vice President Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice President Kiely seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
24 019 - Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Statements
Refer measure 24 019 Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Statements to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 019 Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Statements to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer measure 24 019 Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Statements to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 7:56 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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