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September 9, 2024
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Gary MacDougall
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Take Section 11, Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order
Vice President Burga made a motion to take Section 11, Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to take Section 11, Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
President Molisse entertained a motion to establish a District 6 Councilor Search Committee comprised of three members of the Town Council to refer the issue of the District 6 Councilor Search to...
President Molisse entertained a motion to establish a District 6 Councilor Search Committee comprised of three members of the Town Council to refer the issue of the District 6 Councilor Search to the newly formed committee. The Search Committee will conduct interviews from the selected candidates in executive session. Each candidate will have the opportunity to respond to the same series of questions. Selections will be narrowed with the expectation of bringing the finalists before the full Town Council for consideration. Interested candidates may submit letters of interest accompanied by a resume no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, September 27th , 2024 to the Town Council Office, Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. Interested candidates may also submit a letter of intent and resume electronically to towncouncil@weymouth.ma.us. This information has also been posted to the Town's website, the Town's Facebook page, and WETC. The motion was seconded by Vice President Burga.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Vice President Burga. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (second: Burga)
24 093 Proposed Measure to Change Ordinance Section 120-12 Accessory Uses - Motion to
Withdraw 24 093 Proposed Measure to Change Ordinance Section 120-12 Accessory Uses
Councilor DiFazio made a motion to withdraw 24 093 Proposed Measure to Change Ordinance Section 120-12 Accessory Uses and was seconded by Vice President Burga.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiFazio made a motion to withdraw 24 093 Proposed Measure to Change Ordinance Section 120-12 Accessory Uses and was seconded by Vice President Burga. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Burga)
Suspend the Town Council meeting for September 16th , 2024 pursuant to the Code or Ordinances Section 2-302 due to no new measures coming from administration and nothing currently pending before...
President Molisse made a motion to suspend the Town Council meeting for September 16th , 2024 pursuant to the Code or Ordinances Section 2-302 due to no new measures coming from administration and nothing currently pending before the Council. The next Town Council meeting would be held on October 7th , 2024. The motion was seconded by Vice President Burga.
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend Town Council Meeting of September 16, 2024 President Molisse made a motion to suspend the Town Council meeting for September 16th , 2024 pursuant to the Code or Ordinances Section 2-302 due to no new measures coming from administration and nothing currently pending before the Council. The next Town Council meeting would be held on October 7th , 2024. The motion was seconded by Vice President Burga. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024 (Proposed Measure to Change Ordinance Section 120-12 Accessory Uses - Motion to)
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Minutes
Approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024. Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024. Vice President Burga
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of June 10, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of June 10, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024. Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of June 10, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024. Vice President Burga
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 100 - CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge
Refer 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 101 - Acceptance of Grant of Access Easement - Action requested under 2-9(b)
Same night action under Rule 2-9(b) (Acceptance of Grant of Access Easement - Action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Burga made a motion for same night action under Rule 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion for same night action under Rule 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Vice President Burga made a motion for same night action under Rule 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga and Councilor Coughlin asked Mr. McLeod to send copies of the lease to each Councilor to confirm the lease amount as well as the account the funds are going into. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 103 - Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees - Patricia O'Leary
Refer 24 103 Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees - Patricia O'Leary to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 103 Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees - Patricia O'Leary to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Filling the remainder of a 3-year term due to expire on June 30th , 2026. Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 103 Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees - Patricia O'Leary to the Budget/Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (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, measures 24 104 through and including 24 106
Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 24 104 through and including 24 106. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“24 104 - Reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee - Christopher Hannan 24 105 - Reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee - Patricia O'Leary 24 106 - Reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee - Daniel Condon Vice President Burga made a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 24 104 through and including 24 106. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (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 8:29 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 9-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely YES President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
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