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May 6, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Maureen Kiely; the roll call names only Christopher Heffernan as absent, so Ms. Kiely is 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 Budget/Management Committee meeting minutes of April 1, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee meeting minutes of April 1, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee meeting minutes of April 1, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Rules Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024
Approve the Rules Committee meeting minutes of April 1, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Rules Committee meeting minutes of April 1, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Rules Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Rules Committee meeting minutes of April 1, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024
Approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of April 1, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of April 1, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of April 1, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer Measure 24 060 Amend Measure 24 060 Free Cash for Stabilization Fund contribution to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 060 Amend Measure 24 060 Free Cash for Stabilization Fund contribution to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS Measure 24 084 Amend Measure 24 060 Free Cash for Stabilization Fund Contribution Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 060 Amend Measure 24 060 Free Cash for Stabilization Fund contribution to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 061 Amend Measure 24 061 Free Cash for OPEB Fund Contribution to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 061 Amend Measure 24 061 Free Cash for OPEB Fund Contribution to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 085 Amend Measure 24 061 Free Cash for OPEB Fund Contribution Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 061 Amend Measure 24 061 Free Cash for OPEB Fund Contribution to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 086 Transfers to Fire Department Overtime to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 086 Transfers to Fire Department Overtime to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 086 Transfers to Fire Department Overtime Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 086 Transfers to Fire Department Overtime to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 087 Transfers to Fire Department Salaries to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 087 Transfers to Fire Department Salaries to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 087 Transfers to Fire Department Salaries Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 087 Transfers to Fire Department Salaries to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 088 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 088 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 088 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 088 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 089 Reserve Fund Transfer to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 089 Reserve Fund Transfer to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 089 Reserve Fund Transfer - Unemployment Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 089 Reserve Fund Transfer to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 090 Reserve Fund Transfer to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 090 Reserve Fund Transfer to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 090 Reserve Fund Transfer - Library Electricity Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 090 Reserve Fund Transfer to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Refer Measure 24 091 Reserve Fund Transfer - Postage to Budget Management
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 091 Reserve Fund Transfer - Postage to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Measure 24 091 Reserve Fund Transfer - Postage Vice President Burga made a motion to refer Measure 24 091 Reserve Fund Transfer - Postage to Budget Management. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
23 083 MWRA Water Application
Vote on measure 23 083 - MWRA Water Application
The Town will hold biannual public meetings as part of the application process and until a final design and construction bid has been awarded. The Town will then provide at least monthly construction updates until the completion of the MWRA water connection." Councilor MacDougall seconded the motion.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The language makes him feel comfortable and he will be supporting the measure. UNAMIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: MacDougall)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 7:42 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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