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Thomas Lacey
District Two Member · 1 term in this record
Thomas J. Lacey
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lacey as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 9 of 12 Town Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 21, 2018 · Special: Absent
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (12)
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Special: Absent
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Present (Thomas Lacey arrived after the meeting began (at 7:58 PM).)
- Mar 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Jun 18Approve measure 18 060 L in the amount of…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 060…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 060 L in the amount of $12,917,171 (Police Department)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 060 L in the amount of $12,917,171 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
The minutes mark this vote "(MM recuse)": Michael Molisse stepped aside. Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 060 L in the amount of $12,917,171 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. (MM recuse) VOTED 9/0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 060 N in the amount of…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 060…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 060 N in the amount of $668,383 (Licensing and Inspections)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 060 N in the amount of $668,383 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Michael Smart stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 060 N in the amount of $668,383 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. Council President Smart recused himself from the vote. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 9/0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 060 O in the amount of…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 060…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 060 O in the amount of $10,785,270 (Department of Public Works)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 060 O in the amount of $10,785,270 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Fred Happel and Ed Harrington stepped aside (recused) and are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 060 O in the amount of $10,785,270 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. Councilors Harrington and Happel recused themselves from the vote. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 8/0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 063 (Free Cash for Snow Removal)Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 063;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 063 (Free Cash for Snow Removal)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 063; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,070,000 from free cash for the purpose of supplementing the fiscal year 2018 snow removal budget. This amount is to be placed in the fund account 0002 and any unexpended balances as of June 30, 2018 will fall to free cash. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 063; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,070,000 from free cash for the purpose of supplementing the fiscal year 2018 snow removal budget. This amount is to be placed in the fund account 0002 and any unexpended balances as of June 30, 2018 will fall to free cash. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 064 (Water Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation)Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 064;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 064 (Water Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 064; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $9,897,974 from the Water Enterprise Fund receipts and appropriate for salaries, operation, and expenses during fiscal year 2019 for the Water Department and that the Director of Public Works with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to expend said funds. In addition, any expenditure from the reserve fund for extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances is subject to the approval of the Mayor and Town Council. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 064; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $9,897,974 from the Water Enterprise Fund receipts and appropriate for salaries, operation, and expenses during fiscal year 2019 for the Water Department and that the Director of Public Works with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to expend said funds. In addition, any expenditure from the reserve fund for extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances is subject to the approval of the Mayor and Town Council. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 065 (Water Main Improvements)Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 065;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 065 (Water Main Improvements)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 065; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $500,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with water main improvements for the Town's water distribution system. This is item #117 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 065; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $500,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with water main improvements for the Town's water distribution system. This is item #117 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 066 (Water Treatment Plant and Well…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 066;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 066 (Water Treatment Plant and Well Improvements)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 066; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Water Treatment Plan and Well Improvements. This is item #118 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 066; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Water Treatment Plan and Well Improvements. This is item #118 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 067 (Water Capital Equipment)Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 067;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 067 (Water Capital Equipment)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 067; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $60,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the purchase of new vehicles and associated equipment. This is item #125 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 067; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $60,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the purchase of new vehicles and associated equipment. This is item #125 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 068 (Sewer Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation)Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 068;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 068 (Sewer Enterprise Fund Annual Appropriation)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 068; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $16,926,048 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund receipts and appropriate for salaries, operation, and expenses during fiscal year 2019 for the Sewer Department and that the Director of Public Works with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to expend said funds. In addition, any expenditure from the Reserve Fund for extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances is subject to the approval of the Mayor and Town Council. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on May 21, 2018. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 068; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $16,926,048 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund receipts and appropriate for salaries, operation, and expenses during fiscal year 2019 for the Sewer Department and that the Director of Public Works with the approval of the Mayor be authorized to expend said funds. In addition, any expenditure from the Reserve Fund for extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances is subject to the approval of the Mayor and Town Council. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 18Approve measure 18 069 (Sewer Department -MWRA I/I Phase…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 18 069;…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Lacey: Not recorded
June 18, 2018: Approve measure 18 069 (Sewer Department -MWRA I/I Phase 10 Allocation)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 069; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $1,995,000 for the purpose of planning, construction and reconstruction of sewers, sewer systems, and sewerage disposal facilities, consisting of infiltration/inflow improvements; and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow $1,995,000 and issue bonds or notes therefore under Chapter 44 of the General Laws; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the Town; that the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or portion of such amount from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"); and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract for and to expend any federal or state aid available for the project including any grants related to the project from the authority; and that the Mayor is authorized to expend all funds available for the project and to take any other action necessary to carry out the project. This is item #111 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Brian McDonald had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“The Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Votes with no disagreement (75)
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