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March 18, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, John Abbott, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Maureen Kiely
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Public Hearings
Open public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account, published on March 8th , 2024
Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account, published on March 8th , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account, published on March 8th , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account
Close the public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account
Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“With no members of the public wishing to speak, Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 010 - Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street
Open public hearing for measure 24 010 Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street, published on March 8th , 2024
Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 24 010 Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street, published on March 8th , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“24 010 - Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 24 010 Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street, published on March 8th , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close the public hearing for measure 24 010 Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street
Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 24 010 Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“With no other members of the public wishing to speak, Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 24 010 Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 011 - Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane
Open public hearing for measure 24 011 Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane, published on March 8th , 2024
Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 24 011 Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane, published on March 8th , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“24 011 - Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane Vice President Burga motioned to open public hearing for measure 24 011 Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane, published on March 8th , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close the public hearing for measure 24 011 Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane
Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 24 011 Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“With no other members of the public wishing to speak, Vice President Burga motioned to close the public hearing for measure 24 011 Traffic Regulations for Pleasant Street/Mutton Lane. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
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
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS The following reappointments were grouped together and voted. There was no Councilor opposition to the reappointments:.”
Accept the reappointment list, measures 24 039 through and including 24 043
Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 24 039 through and including 24 043. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“24 039-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals - Nicole Chin 24 040-Reappointment to Conservation Commission - Alexander Donovan 24 041-Reappointment to Cemetery Commission - Deborah Sullivan 24 042-Reappointment to Board of Library Trustees - Christa Savery Dunn 24 043-Reappointment to Historical Commission - Jennifer Weiss 24 032-Reappointment to Board of Assessors-Paul Haley 24 033-Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate)-Jonathan Lynch Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 24 039 through and including 24 043. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 009- Emery Estate Revolving Account
Approve measure 24 009 (Emery Estate Revolving Account)
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 009; On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, it is requested that the Town of Weymouth authorize the creation of the following revolving account for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½. Furthermore, that the revolving account is permitted to accept funds in the aggregate to the limit set forth below and expend those funds in the aggregated to the limit herein expressed, with the consent of the Mayor. And that the balance of line-item 11210430-437004 at the time of this measure taking effect be transferred to this newly established revolving account. This measure requires a legal notice and public hearing. The account number will be supplied when the fund is created. Vice President Mathews seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 009; On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, it is requested that the Town of Weymouth authorize the creation of the following revolving account for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½. Furthermore, that the revolving account is permitted to accept funds in the aggregate to the limit set forth below and expend those funds in the aggregated to the limit herein expressed, with the consent of the Mayor. And that the balance of line-item 11210430-437004 at the time of this measure taking effect be transferred to this newly established revolving account. This measure requires a legal notice and public hearing. The account number will be supplied when the fund is created. Vice President Mathews seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Mathews)
24 010 - Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street
Approve measure 24 010 (Free Cash Transfer for Improvements to 111 Middle Street)
On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 010; On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, it was requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $164,625.00 from Free Cash to a new '02' capital account for the purpose of funding costs associated with making improvements to 111 Middle Street. This measure requires a legal notice and public hearing. Attached was a summary of needed improvements and estimated costs. At the time of submitting this measure, the balance of Free Cash is $12,949,240.00 Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 010; On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, it was requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $164,625.00 from Free Cash to a new '02' capital account for the purpose of funding costs associated with making improvements to 111 Middle Street. This measure requires a legal notice and public hearing. Attached was a summary of needed improvements and estimated costs. At the time of submitting this measure, the balance of Free Cash is $12,949,240.00 Vice President Burga seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Burga)
24 022 - Appointment to Community Events Committee - Katherine Keefe
Approve measure 24 010
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 010; On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, it was requested in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, to respectfully submit the name of Katherine Keefe of 63 Roosevelt Rd, Weymouth, MA 02190 for appointment to the Community Events Committee. This is a 3-year term due to expire on June 30th , 2027. Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 010; On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, it was requested in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, to respectfully submit the name of Katherine Keefe of 63 Roosevelt Rd, Weymouth, MA 02190 for appointment to the Community Events Committee. This is a 3-year term due to expire on June 30th , 2027. Vice President Burga seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Burga)
24 019 - FY22 Financial Statements
Approve measure 24 019 and Vice President Burga seconded the motion (FY22 Financial Statements)
On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 019 and Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/ Management Committee, Chair Shanahan motioned to approve measure 24 019 and 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 MacDougall.
From the minutes
“At 8:08 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor MacDougall. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: MacDougall)
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