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June 2, 2025
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Arthur Mathews, Greg Shanahan, Carrie Palazzo
Absent: Rick Coughlin, Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Southfield Union Point Committee Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025
Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Southfield Union Point Committee Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Southfield/Union Point Committee Meeting Minutes of May 5th, 2025 Councilor Burga made a motion to approve the Southfield Union Point Committee Meeting minutes of May 5th, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing for measures 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measures 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point. The public hearing was published on May 23rd , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measures 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point. The public hearing was published on May 23rd , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point
Close the public hearing for measure 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point
Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Solicitor McLeod if the Town Council were to approve the DIF, nothing would take place until someone wanted to commit to developing Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 25 052 - Measure Authorizing Creation of a Development Program District at Union Point. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Open the public hearing for measures 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measures 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements. The public hearing was published on May 23rd , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements Vice President Burga made a motion to open the public hearing for measures 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements. The public hearing was published on May 23rd , 2025. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Close the public hearing for measure 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to close the public hearing for measure 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 077 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Election Overtime
Refer measure 25 077 Reserve Fund Transfer - Election Overtime to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 077 Reserve Fund Transfer - Election Overtime to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“The available Reserve Fund balance is $178,100.00 Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 077 Reserve Fund Transfer - Election Overtime to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 078 - Reserve Fund Transfer - Weymouth Fire Department Sick Leave Buyback
Refer measure 25 078 Reserve Fund Transfer - Weymouth Fire Department Sick Leave Buyback to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 078 Reserve Fund Transfer - Weymouth Fire Department Sick Leave Buyback to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“The available Reserve Fund Balance is $178,100.00 Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 078 Reserve Fund Transfer - Weymouth Fire Department Sick Leave Buyback to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 079 - Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance
Refer measure 25 079 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 079 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“At the time of this submittal the available amount of Free Cash is $2,531,950.00 Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 079 Free Cash Transfer - Medicare Insurance to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 080 - Free Cash for Fire Department Overtime
Refer measure 25 080 Free Cash for Fire Department Overtime to the Budget Management Committee
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 080 Free Cash for Fire Department Overtime to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“At the time of this submittal the available amount of Free Cash is $2,531,950.00 Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 080 Free Cash for Fire Department Overtime to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 081 is hereby submitted for consideration by Town Council, in accordance with Section 2-10
Refer measure 25 081 Appointment to the Weymouth Housing Authority - Linda Glennon to the Budget Management Committee (is hereby submitted for consideration by Town Council, in accordance with...
Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 081 Appointment to the Weymouth Housing Authority - Linda Glennon to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“This is a 5- year term due to expire on June 30th , 2029. Councilor Burga made a motion to refer measure 25 081 Appointment to the Weymouth Housing Authority - Linda Glennon to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
Favorable action on measure 25 008 - CPA Funding Request - Restoration of Pipe Organ
As described in the request put forward by Reverend Barbara Dingwall-Mills from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund balance account (4906 321005). At the time of submittal, the balance in the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund account is $445,238.16. Seconded by Councilor Burga.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall stated he appreciated that because this is public CPA money and was concerned anyone who had a one- hundred-year-old item would think it could be restored and was glad there is a historical reference to the organ and he would be supporting the request. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
25 072 - Appointment of Director of Human Resources - Lisa Coyne
Favorable action on measure 25 072 - Appointment of Director of Human Resources - Lisa Coyne
On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I respectfully submit the name of Lisa Coyne for appointment as Director of Human Resources. Seconded by Councilor Burga.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget Management Committee, I respectfully submit the name of Lisa Coyne for appointment as Director of Human Resources. Seconded by Councilor Burga. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Vote on measure 25 073 - Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. As of the most recent debt statement, the Town's remaining borrowing capacity under our debt limit is $463,686,631.00. Seconded by Councilor Burga.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. As of the most recent debt statement, the Town's remaining borrowing capacity under our debt limit is $463,686,631.00. Seconded by Councilor Burga. President Molisse stated the measure required a 2/3 vote. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
510001) to the following two accounts: $50,000 to the Grounds Maintenance Overtime Account
Vote on measure 51000 - 1) to the following two accounts: $50,000 to the Grounds Maintenance Overtime Account
Salary account. Seconded by Councilor Burga.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“salary account. Seconded by Councilor Burga. President Molisse stated the measure required a 2/3 vote. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Burga)
25 035 - Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment
The full Town Council to approve measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Chair DiFazio made a motion for the full Town Council to approve measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment and was seconded by Vice President Burga.
From the minutes
“The changes proposed within the measure shall become effective only when the new panels become effective, per FEMA and the current anticipated date would be July 8th , 2025. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Chair DiFazio made a motion for the full Town Council to approve measure 25 035 Floodplain District Ordinance Amendment and was seconded by Vice President Burga. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Burga)
25 075 - Reappointment of Town Auditor for Three Year Term
Approve measure 25 075 Reappointment of Town Auditor for Three Year Term
Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 25 075 Reappointment of Town Auditor for Three Year Term and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made a motion to approve measure 25 075 Reappointment of Town Auditor for Three Year Term and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. President Molisse stated that Mr. Connolly had done a great job, was very responsive and worked well with the Budget Management Committee and appreciated his hard work. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
25 076 - Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements
Refer measure 25 076 Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements to the Budget Management Committee
Vice President Burga made motion to refer measure 25 076 Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“Vice President Burga made motion to refer measure 25 076 Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements to the Budget Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Burga, second: Mathews)
Motion, Orders And Resolutions
The Budget Management Committee be discharged from further responsibility and consideration of measure 23 090 Free Cash for Riley Field Pickleball Courts
Chair Shanahan made a motion that the Budget Management Committee be discharged from further responsibility and consideration of measure 23 090 Free Cash for Riley Field Pickleball Courts. And was seconded by Vice President Burga.
From the minutes
“Mayor Hedlund submitted paperwork to withdraw the measure on May 1st , 2025 and Chair Shanahan made a motion that the Budget Management Committee be discharged from further responsibility and consideration of measure 23 090 Free Cash for Riley Field Pickleball Courts. And was seconded by Vice President Burga. Councilor MacDougall asked for clarification on the withdrawal and asked where the money would be going and where would the pickleball court go. President Molisse stated the money would be held. The measure was being withdrawn because it was from 2023 and there was controversy over the location. President Molisse stated he had spoken to Steve Reilly with Parks & Recreation and they are working with the administration to find a new location where it would be agreeable for everyone. President Molisse stated the Town Council was not anti-pickleball. UNAMIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Burga)
Unamimously 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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