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October 7, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 9th, 2024. Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account, published on September 27th , 2024
Vice President Burga motioned to open the public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account, published on September 27th , 2024, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge Vice President Burga motioned to open the public hearing for measure #24 009 Emery Estate Revolving Account, published on September 27th , 2024, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge
Close the public hearing for measure 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge
Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 108 - Appointment to Commission on Disabilities - Betsy Harris
Refer 24 108 Appointment to Commission on Disabilities - Betsy Harris to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 108 Appointment to Commission on Disabilities - Betsy Harris to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“This is a 3-year term due to expire on June 30th , 2027. Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 108 Appointment to Commission on Disabilities - Betsy Harris to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 109 - CPA Funding Request - Emery Estate Exterior
Refer 24 109 CPA Funding Request - Emery Estate Exterior to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 109 CPA Funding Request - Emery Estate Exterior to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to refer 24 109 CPA Funding Request - Emery Estate Exterior to the Budget Management Committee, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 107 - Call of the Presidential - Action requested under 2-9(b)
Take measure 24 107 under 2-9(b) same night action (Call of the Presidential - Action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Burga made a motion to take measure 24 107 under 2-9(b) same night action which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“24 107 - Call of the Presidential - Action requested under 2-9(b) Kathy Deree read her measure into the record: In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Election to vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Vice President Burga made a motion to take measure 24 107 under 2-9(b) same night action which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
Approve measure 24 107 (Call of the Presidential - Action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 24 107 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 24 107 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Kiely)
24 100 CPA Funding Request - Pedestrian Bridge
Approve that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $92,165 from the account reserved for Open Space and Recreation (4906-321004), for the construction of the pedestrian bridge
Motion to approve that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $92,165 from the account reserved for Open Space and Recreation (4906-321004), for the construction of the pedestrian bridge. At the time of the submitted the balance in the Open Space & Recreation is $130,400.00. Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on October 7th , 2024. On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, motion to approve that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $92,165 from the account reserved for Open Space and Recreation (4906-321004), for the construction of the pedestrian bridge. At the time of the submitted the balance in the Open Space & Recreation is $130,400.00. Vice President Burga seconded the motion. UNAMIOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
24 103 Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees - Patricia O'Leary
Vote on measure 24 103 - Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees - Patricia O'Leary
It is a wonderful opportunity and is happy to serve. Vice President Burga seconded the motion.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“It is a wonderful opportunity and is happy to serve. Vice President Burga seconded the motion. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (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
“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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