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January 21, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line leaves out Carrie Palazzo; the roll call counts 2 absent (Christopher Heffernan and Maureen Kiely), so this councilor is counted present.
Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of January 6, 2025
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of January 6, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2025 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of January 6, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2025
Approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of January 6, 2025
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of January 6, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2025 Vice President Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of January 6, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing for 24 119 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment, published on January 10, 2025
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 119 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment, published on January 10, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 24 119 - Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 119 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment, published on January 10, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 119 - Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment
Close public hearing for 24 119 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment
Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 119 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment. Seconded by Councilor Mathews,
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 119 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment. Seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 120 - CPA Funding Request - Tree Work
Open the public hearing for 24 120 CPA Funding Request - Tree Work, published on January 11, 2025
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 120 CPA Funding Request - Tree Work, published on January 11, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“24 120 - CPA Funding Request - Tree Work Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 120 CPA Funding Request - Tree Work, published on January 11, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close public hearing for 24 120 CPA Funding - Tree Work
Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 120 CPA Funding - Tree Work. Seconded by Councilor Mathews,
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 120 CPA Funding - Tree Work. Seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 121 - CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration
Open the public hearing for 24 111 CPA Funding - Iron Gates Restoration, published on January 10, 2025
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 111 CPA Funding - Iron Gates Restoration, published on January 10, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“24 121 - CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 111 CPA Funding - Iron Gates Restoration, published on January 10, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close public hearing for 24 121 CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration
Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 121 CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration. Seconded by Councilor Mathews,
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 121 CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration. Seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 116 - Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements
Open the public hearing for 24 116 Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements, published on January 10, 2025
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 116 Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements, published on January 10, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“24 116 - Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for 24 116 Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements, published on January 10, 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close public hearing for 24 116 Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements
Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 116 Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements. Seconded by Councilor Mathews,
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga motioned to close public hearing for 24 116 Amendment to Tax Title Payment Agreements. Seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
24 120 - CPA Funding Request - Tree Work
Favorable action on measure 24 120 - CPA Funding Request - Tree Work
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure to the full Town Council for favorable action, that the Town of Weymouth transfer from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund Account (4906 321005), the sum of $7,500 for the costs associated with tree work at Abigail Adams Birthplace, as described in the request put forward by the Weymouth Department of Planning & Community Development. At the time of this submittal, the historic preservation reserve fund balance is $445,238.16. Motion was seconded by Vice President Burga,
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure to the full Town Council for favorable action, that the Town of Weymouth transfer from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund Account (4906 321005), the sum of $7,500 for the costs associated with tree work at Abigail Adams Birthplace, as described in the request put forward by the Weymouth Department of Planning & Community Development. At the time of this submittal, the historic preservation reserve fund balance is $445,238.16. Motion was seconded by Vice President Burga, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
24 121 - CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration
Favorable action on measure 24 121 - CPA Funding Request - Iron Gates Restoration
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure to the full Town Council for favorable action, that the Town of Weymouth transfer from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund Account (4906 321005), the sum of $83,059 for the costs associated with the restoration and preservation of two iron gates and mason repairs at North Cemetery as described in the request put forward by the North Weymouth Cemetery Association. At the time of this submittal, the historic preservation reserve fund balance is $445,238.16 Motion was seconded by Vice President Burga,
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure to the full Town Council for favorable action, that the Town of Weymouth transfer from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund Account (4906 321005), the sum of $83,059 for the costs associated with the restoration and preservation of two iron gates and mason repairs at North Cemetery as described in the request put forward by the North Weymouth Cemetery Association. At the time of this submittal, the historic preservation reserve fund balance is $445,238.16 Motion was seconded by Vice President Burga, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
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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