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May 5, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The roll call says "one absence" but names two absent members, Greg Shanahan and Maureen Kiely, who are both shown as absent.
Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Maureen Kiely, Greg Shanahan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of April 15th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of April 15th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of April 15th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of April 15th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 22nd, 2025
Approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of April 22nd, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Town Council Meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer to Environmental Committee
Councilor MacDougall made a motion to refer to Environmental Committee, and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall made a motion to refer to Environmental Committee, and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Heffernan)
Open the public hearing for measure 25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment
Councilor Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment. The public hearing was published on April 25th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment Councilor Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment. The public hearing was published on April 25th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment
Close public hearing for 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment
Councilor Burga made motion to close public hearing for 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made motion to close public hearing for 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 050 - Free Cash for Modular Classrooms
Open the public hearing for measure 25 050 Free Cash for Modular Classrooms
Councilor Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 050 Free Cash for Modular Classrooms. The public hearing was published on April 25th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“25 050 - Free Cash for Modular Classrooms Councilor Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 050 Free Cash for Modular Classrooms. The public hearing was published on April 25th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close public hearing for 25 050 Free Cash for Modular Classrooms
Councilor Burga made motion to close public hearing for 25 050 Free Cash for Modular Classrooms and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made motion to close public hearing for 25 050 Free Cash for Modular Classrooms and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk
Open the public hearing for measure 25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk
Councilor Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk. The public hearing was published on April 25th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk Councilor Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measure 25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk. The public hearing was published on April 25th , 2025 Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close public hearing for 25 051 Free Cash Wessagusset Walk
Councilor Burga made motion to close public hearing for 25 051 Free Cash Wessagusset Walk and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made motion to close public hearing for 25 051 Free Cash Wessagusset Walk and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Take measure 25 071 A Resolution Endorsing Vision Zero under same night action 2-9 (b)
Vice President Burga made a motion to take measure 25 071 A Resolution Endorsing Vision Zero under same night action 2-9 (b) and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to take measure 25 071 A Resolution Endorsing Vision Zero under same night action 2-9 (b) and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Favorable action for measure 25 071 A Resolution Endorsing Vision Zero
Vice President Burga made a motion for favorable action for measure 25 071 A Resolution Endorsing Vision Zero, and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion for favorable action for measure 25 071 A Resolution Endorsing Vision Zero, and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 072 Appointment of Director of Human Resources - Lisa Coyne for consideration by
Refer measure 25 072 Appointment of Director of Human Resources - Lisa Coyne to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 072 Appointment of Director of Human Resources - Lisa Coyne to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 072 Appointment of Director of Human Resources - Lisa Coyne to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 073- Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Refer measure 25 073 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 073 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews
From the minutes
“As of the most recent debt statement, the Town's remaining borrowing capacity under our debt limit is $463,686,631.00 Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 073 Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
513001) and $50,000 to the Vehicle Maintenance Account (14104477-541115) for the purposes
Refer measure 25 074 Fiscal Year 2025 DPW Budget Transfer Request to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 074 Fiscal Year 2025 DPW Budget Transfer Request to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 074 Fiscal Year 2025 DPW Budget Transfer Request to the Budget Management Committee. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 050 - Free Cash Modular Classrooms
Favorable action on measure 25 050 - Free Cash Modular Classrooms
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I hereby submit the following measure for consideration by the Full Town Council that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $500,000.00 from Free Cash to an '02' Capital Account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the construction of Modular Classrooms at Wessagusset School. At the time of this submittal the available amount of Free Cash is $7,207,832.00 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 for consideration by the Full Town Council that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $500,000.00 from Free Cash to an '02' Capital Account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the construction of Modular Classrooms at Wessagusset School. At the time of this submittal the available amount of Free Cash is $7,207,832.00 Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk
Favorable action on measure 25 051 - Free Cash Wessagusset Walk
Councilor Burga stated that on behalf of the Budget Management Committee she submits the following measure for consideration by the full Town Council that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $2,478,568.00 from Free Cash to an '02' Capital Account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Wessagusset Beach Walk Project. At the time of this submittal the available amount of Free Cash is $7,207,832.00. Councilor Burga stated an amendment to this measure was submitted this evening to correct the total amount requested to $2,725,558.00. Motion was seconded as amended by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga stated that on behalf of the Budget Management Committee she submits the following measure for consideration by the full Town Council that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $2,478,568.00 from Free Cash to an '02' Capital Account for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Wessagusset Beach Walk Project. At the time of this submittal the available amount of Free Cash is $7,207,832.00. Councilor Burga stated an amendment to this measure was submitted this evening to correct the total amount requested to $2,725,558.00. Motion was seconded as amended by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.”
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
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