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December 2, 2024
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews
Absent: Maureen Kiely, Greg Shanahan
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 30th , 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 30th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“He thanked them for their years of service to the community and wished them well in retirement, MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 30th, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 30th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12th, 2024
Approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12th , 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12th, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12th, 2024
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12th , 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12th, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13th, 2024
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13th , 2024
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of November 13th, 2024 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 13th , 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Public Hearings
Open public hearing for measure 24 114 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification, published on November 22nd, 2024
Vice President Burga made motion to open public hearing for measure 24 114 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification, published on November 22nd, 2024, seconded by Councilor Mathews,
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 24 114 - Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification Vice President Burga made motion to open public hearing for measure 24 114 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification, published on November 22nd, 2024, seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIAMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 114 - Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification
Close the public hearing for measure 24 114 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification
Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 24 114 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification. seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 24 114 Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification. seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 115 - Borrowing for Modular Classrooms
Open public hearing for measure 24 115 Borrowing for Modular Classrooms, published on November 22nd , 2024
Vice President Burga made motion to open public hearing for measure 24 115 Borrowing for Modular Classrooms, published on November 22nd , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews,
From the minutes
“24 115 - Borrowing for Modular Classrooms Vice President Burga made motion to open public hearing for measure 24 115 Borrowing for Modular Classrooms, published on November 22nd , 2024. Seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIAMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close the public hearing for measure 24 115 Borrowing for Modular Classrooms
Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 24 115 Borrowing for Modular Classrooms, seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 24 115 Borrowing for Modular Classrooms, seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Reports Of Committees
Accept the interview process
Councilor Mathews made a motion to accept the interview process and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mathews made a motion to accept the interview process and was seconded by Councilor Burga. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Burga)
Close the question-and-answer period
Councilor Mathews motioned to close the question-and-answer period which was seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mathews motioned to close the question-and-answer period which was seconded by Councilor MacDougall. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: MacDougall)
Vote for Carrie Palazzo to fill the District Six seat
Councilor MacDougall made a motion to vote for Carrie Palazzo and was seconded by Councilor Happel.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Heffernan, MacDougall, Mathews, MolisseNo: CoughlinThe roll call follows Councilor MacDougall's motion to vote for Carrie Palazzo (seconded by Councilor Happel). Councilor Coughlin then moved to vote for Steven McCloskey; Vice President Burga ruled that the motion already on the floor came first. The roll call marks Greg Shanahan and Maureen Kiely with a dash.
From the minutes
“Councilor Coughlin made a motion to vote for Steven McCloskey. Vice President Burga stated that there was already a motion on the floor so that motion needed to be addressed first and confirmed with Solicitor McLeod. A roll call vote was taken and voted 7-1: Councilor Coughlin NO Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan - Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely - President Molisse YES.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Happel)
Close the nomination section
Councilor Mathews made a motion to close the nomination section and was seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mathews made a motion to close the nomination section and was seconded by Councilor MacDougall. A roll call vote was taken and voted unanimously 8-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan - Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely - President Molisse YES.” (Motion: Mathews, second: MacDougall)
24 111 Appointment to Weymouth Housing Authority - Kristen Esson
Vote on measure 24 111 - Appointment to Weymouth Housing Authority - Kristen Esson
This is a 5-yer term due to expire on June 30th , 2028. This is to replace former member James Parker. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a 5-yer term due to expire on June 30th , 2028. This is to replace former member James Parker. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
24 115 - Borrowing for Modular Classrooms
Approve (Borrowing for Modular Classrooms)
Motion to approve; that the town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $2,950,000.00 to pay costs associated with the construction, installation and furnishing of six (6) permanent modular classrooms at the Thomas W. Hamilton Elementary School at 400 Union Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190, the Thomas V. Nash Jr. Elementary School at 1003 Front Street Weymouth, MA 02190 and the Wessagusset Elementary School at 75 Pilgrim Road, Weymouth, MA 02191, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. This measure required a legal notice, public hearing, and a two-thirds vote of all members of the Town Council in accordance with the Town Charter and M.G.L. c. 44, §1. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“44, §1. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. A roll call vote was taken and voted UNANIMOUSLY 8-0: Councilor Coughlin YES Councilor Mathews YES Councilor DiFazio YES Councilor MacDougall YES Councilor Happel YES Councilor Shanahan - Councilor Heffernan YES Vice President Burga YES Councilor Kiely - President Molisse YES.” (second: Mathews)
24 117 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Audit
Recommend that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $55,000.00 from the FY25 Reserve Fund (11325201- 573100) to the Town Council Annual Audit Line Item (11114411 530217)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Burga recommended that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $55,000.00 from the FY25 Reserve Fund (11325201- 573100) to the Town Council Annual Audit Line Item (11114411 530217). At the time of the submittal the balance of the Reserve Fund is $300,000.00 Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Burga recommended that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $55,000.00 from the FY25 Reserve Fund (11325201- 573100) to the Town Council Annual Audit Line Item (11114411 530217). At the time of the submittal the balance of the Reserve Fund is $300,000.00 Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
24 114 - Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification
Recommend that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.47 for commercial, industrial and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2025
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Burga recommended that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.47 for commercial, industrial and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Burga recommended that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.47 for commercial, industrial and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
24 110 - Municipal Parking Lot Traffic Regulations - Columbian Square
Vote on measure 24 110 - Municipal Parking Lot Traffic Regulations - Columbian Square
Councilor Coughlin stated it may come back in front of the committee regarding businesses who may use parking for longer than the stated time. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Coughlin stated it may come back in front of the committee regarding businesses who may use parking for longer than the stated time. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNAMIMOSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
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