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March 17, 2025
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Pascale Burga
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of March 3rd , 2025
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of March 3rd , 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“An Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held at the Ralph Talbot Amphitheater at 12:30pm and lunch will be provided after the ceremony for all volunteers until 1:30pm at Weymouth Town Hall parking lot, 75 Middle St. MINUTES Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of March 3rd, 2025 Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of March 3rd , 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 3rd, 2025
Approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of March 3rd , 2025
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of March 3rd , 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Budget Management Committee Meeting Minutes of March 3rd, 2025 Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve the Budget Management Committee Meeting minutes of March 3rd , 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 3rd, 2025
Approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of March 3rd, 2025
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of March 3rd, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 3rd, 2025 Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of March 3rd, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing for measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ. The public hearing was published on March 7th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ Councilor Shanahan made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ. The public hearing was published on March 7th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Close public hearing for 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Councilor Shanahan made motion to close public hearing for 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made motion to close public hearing for 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 031 - Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Refer measure 25 031 Appointment of Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 031 Appointment of Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 031 Appointment of Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 032 - Acceptance of Gift & Creation of Donation Account
Refer measure 25 032 Acceptance of Gift & Creation of Donation Account to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 032 Acceptance of Gift & Creation of Donation Account to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“This donation is only restricted by the terms and condition and department authorization, with consent of the Mayor, should be granted to expend monies in accordance with the proposed schedule to be approved by the School Committee, annually." Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 032 Acceptance of Gift & Creation of Donation Account to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 033 - 5-Year Contract for School Curriculum
Refer measure 25 033 5-Year Contract for School Curriculum to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 033 5-Year Contract for School Curriculum to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“25 033 - 5-Year Contract for School Curriculum On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Mr. Langill stated that measure 25 033 5-Year Contract for School Curriculum is submitted for consideration by Town Council, that the Town be authorized to enter into a contract for 'ELA Curriculum with Great Minds; Wit & Wisdom' for a term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2025 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12. Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 033 5-Year Contract for School Curriculum to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 034 - Sewer Department - Lower Central Sewer Improvement Project, Borrowing
Refer measure 25 034 Sewer Department - Lower Central Sewer Improvement Project, Borrowing Request to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 034 Sewer Department - Lower Central Sewer Improvement Project, Borrowing Request to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 034 Sewer Department - Lower Central Sewer Improvement Project, Borrowing Request to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment
Refer measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment to the Ordinance Committee
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment to the Ordinance Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Currently, the effective date is anticipated for July 8, 2025. Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment to the Ordinance Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 036 - Appointment to Waterfront Committee - Christian Bragdon
Refer measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment to the Ordinance Committee
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment to the Ordinance Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“This is a 3-year term due to expire June 30th , 2028. Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment to the Ordinance Committee. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
Group measures 25 037 through and including 25 048 together
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to group measures 25 037 through and including 25 048 together, seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Chief of Staff Ted Langill presented the motions and read the list of reappointments Councilor Shanahan made a motion to group measures 25 037 through and including 25 048 together, seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. There was no Councilor opposition to the reappointments:.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
Accept the reappointment list, measures 25 037 through and including 25 048
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 25 037 through and including 25 048. Seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“25 037 - Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals - Brandon Diem 25 038 - Reappointment to Scholarship Committee - Sheri Eldridge 25 039 - Reappointment to Housing Authority - Edward Hancock 25 040 - Reappointment to Board of Library Trustees - John Lambiase 25 041 - Reappointment to Memorial Committee - John Lambiase 25 042 - Reappointment to Waterfront Committee - George Mutch 25 043 - Reappointment to Board of Health - Manan Patel 25 044 - Reappointment to Conservation Commission - Frank Singleton 25 045 - Reappointment to Historical Commission - Cathy Torrey 25 046 - Reappointment to Board of Library Trustees - Cathy Torrey 25 047 - Reappointment to Board of Assessors - Stephen Whalen 25 048 - Reappointment to Planning Board - Charles Young Councilor Shanahan made a motion to accept the reappointment list, measures 25 037 through and including 25 048. Seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Favorable action on measure 25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Barbara Dingwall Mills, from the historic preservation reserve fund balance account (4906 321005). At the time of this submittal, the balance in the historic preservation reserve fund account is $445,238.16. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely,
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Barbara Dingwall Mills, from the historic preservation reserve fund balance account (4906 321005). At the time of this submittal, the balance in the historic preservation reserve fund account is $445,238.16. Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
Vote on measure 25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Councilor Coughlin followed up and stated it should be the significance of the organ itself, not the church. Councilor Shanahan stated he wished to recall the original motion for measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ made on behalf of the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Coughlin followed up and stated it should be the significance of the organ itself, not the church. Councilor Shanahan stated he wished to recall the original motion for measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ made on behalf of the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
Refer measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ back to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Mathews made a substitute motion to refer measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ back to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mathews made a substitute motion to refer measure 25 008 CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ back to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Kiely)
25 028 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Police Training
Favorable action on measure 25 028 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Police Training
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 the sum of $51,900.00 from the FY25 Reserve Fund (11325201 573100) to the Weymouth Police Department Training line item (13104405 558702) for the purpose of funding training costs associated with hiring of six (6) recruits. The available Reserve Fund balance is $245,000.00. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews,
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 the sum of $51,900.00 from the FY25 Reserve Fund (11325201 573100) to the Weymouth Police Department Training line item (13104405 558702) for the purpose of funding training costs associated with hiring of six (6) recruits. The available Reserve Fund balance is $245,000.00. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 029 - Internal Transfers - Police
Favorable action on measure 25 029 - Internal Transfers - Police
25 029 - Internal Transfers - Police Budget Management Chair Greg Shanahan reported that this measure was referred to the Budget Management Committee on March 3, 2025. The Budget Management Committee met on March 17, 2025 and voted to forward the measure to the full Town Council with a recommendation for favorable action. 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 a total of $407,500.00 as delineated below for the purpose of covering projected overtime expenses in the Weymouth Police Department: Transfer FROM the following programs: Uniform Program (Salary) 13104120-510001 - $400,000.00 Tech Support Program (Salary) 13104165-510001 - $7,500.00 To the following programs: Uniform Program (Overtime) 13104220-513001 - $270,000.00 Tech Support Program (Overtime) 13104265-513001 - $7,500.00 Uniform Program (Overtime-Training) 13104420-513006 - $130,000.00 Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely,
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“25 029 - Internal Transfers - Police Budget Management Chair Greg Shanahan reported that this measure was referred to the Budget Management Committee on March 3, 2025. The Budget Management Committee met on March 17, 2025 and voted to forward the measure to the full Town Council with a recommendation for favorable action. 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 a total of $407,500.00 as delineated below for the purpose of covering projected overtime expenses in the Weymouth Police Department: Transfer FROM the following programs: Uniform Program (Salary) 13104120-510001 - $400,000.00 Tech Support Program (Salary) 13104165-510001 - $7,500.00 To the following programs: Uniform Program (Overtime) 13104220-513001 - $270,000.00 Tech Support Program (Overtime) 13104265-513001 - $7,500.00 Uniform Program (Overtime-Training) 13104420-513006 - $130,000.00 Motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
25 030 Contract for Independent Audit for FY25, FY26 and FY27
Refer measure 25 030 Contract for Independent Audit for FY25, FY26 and FY27 to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Kiely made motion to refer measure 25 030 Contract for Independent Audit for FY25, FY26 and FY27 to the Budget Management Committee, and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Kiely made motion to refer measure 25 030 Contract for Independent Audit for FY25, FY26 and FY27 to the Budget Management Committee, and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Kiely, second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Shanahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Kiely)
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