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4. The Licensing Authority shall regulate the maximum num- ber of motor vehicles that may be kept, stored, placed or maintained on the licensed premises.
5. Violation of any of the foregoing By-Laws shall be cause for suspension or revocation by the Licensing Authority of the license granted.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town vote to adopt as a By- Law as set forth in this Article.
Upon request by the Appropriation Committee for unanimous con- sent to consider Article 96 at this time, and there being no objection, the Moderator ruled that Article 96 would be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 96. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see if the town will vote to adopt the folloing By-Law regulating the premises of holders of Class II used car dealer's licenses or take any other action in relation thereto:
Proposed By-Law :
1. All applicants for a Closs II used car dealer's license shall submit to the Licensing Authority a plot plan of the premises to be licensed, in triplicate, said plan to show dimensions of the premises to be licensed, location of existing structure or structures, names of abut- ting owners of land according to latest records of the Assessors of the Town of Weymouth, and location of area where motor vehicles are to be displayed, kept or stored.
2. All applicants for license must have adequate facilities to re- pair, maintain and service motor vehicles.
3. All areas on the licensed premises that are to be used for dis- play of motor vehicles offered for sale shall be paved or have a macadam surface.
4. The Licensing Authority shall regulate the maximum num- ber of motor vehicles that may be kept, stored, placed or maintained on the licensed premises. :
5. Violation of any of the foregoing provisions shall be cause for suspension or revocation by the Licensing Authority of the license granted.
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Upon motion duly made by the Appropriatin Cmmittee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town vote to adopt as a By- Law as set forth in this Article.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriatios Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That Article I be considered Item by Item.
ARTICLE 1. To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise or borrow and appropriate for the salaries, operation and ex- penses during the current fiscal year of each of the following Town Departments and activities, necessary charges, and for unpaid bills of prior years and to determine in each case how and under whose direc- tion the money shall be expended; to impose any conditions and re- strictions thereon which the Town may see fit; to determine how much money so appropriated shall be available for expenditures under Gen- eral Laws (Ter. Ed.). Chapter 40. Section 5, Clause 34; to determine what, if any, sums so appropriated shall remain available after De- cember 31, 1962; to fix the terms and rate of interest of any such bonds or notes; to fix such salaries as required to be fixed by the Town Meeting; and to impose such conditions upon the drawing of compensation from the Town as the Town may see fit; or take any other action in relation to any of the foregoing subjects.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED: To provide for all erpenses of maintenance and operation of each of the Town's several departments and activities for the fiscal year, for certain improve- ments, and to meet certain requirements of the law, the several sums hereinafter set forth are hereby appropriated for the several pur- poses and subject to the conditions specified. all such sums to be raised by taxation in the levy of the current year unless some other source of revenue is expressed. Step rate increases to be effective from April 1, 1962 for employees hired prior to November 1, 1961. Em- ployees hired after November 1, 1961 shall not be entitled to a Step Rate increase before April 1, 1963.
MOVED
Item 1. For personal services and expenses of the Appropriation Committee. $ 3,000.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY ADOPTED
Item 2. For the Selectmen's Department 12,393.00
The salaries of the Selectmen are hereby fixed at $500.00 for the Chairman and $400.00 for four other members for the year. $150.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth, in ac- cordance with Clause 34, Sec. 5. Chap. 40 of the General Laws.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Lane:
That an elected member of the Board of Selectmen elected by the people as a member of the Board of Assessors may receive the com- pensation for that position set by the Town Meeting.
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MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Fryer to the amend- ment by Mr. Lane to the motion by the Appropriation Committee.
That a member of the Board of Selectmen may be appointed to any other office or position with the exception of appointments by the Board of Selectmen and receive the compensation for that position set by the Annual Town Meeting.
Lengthy discussion ensued involving several of the Town Meet- ing Members.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Fryer to the amendment by Mr. Lane to the motion by the Appropriation Commit- tee.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by. Mr. Fryer to the amendment by Mr. Lane to the motion by the Appro- priation Committee
SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Lane to the motion by the Appropriation Committee as thus amended and re- stated by the Moderator as follows:
That an elected member of the Board of Selectmen elected by the people as a member of the Board of Assessors. or appointed to any other position with the exception of appointments by the Board of Se- lectmen, may receive the compensation for that position set by the Annual Town Meeting.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Lane t the motion by the Appropriation Cmmittee as thus amended.
SO VOTED
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. Fryer and Town Counsel Gaughen.
The Moderator requested unanimous consent, which was granted, to reconsider the vote taken on the amendment by Mr. Fryer.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Fryer as re- stated by the Moderator as follows:
That an elected member of the Board of Selectmen, elected by the people as a member of the Board of Assessors or appointed to any other office or position, may receive the compensation for that posi- tion set by the Annual Town Meeting.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Fryer LOST.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Lane to the motion by the Appropriation Committee, which amendment is as fol- lows:
That an elected member of the Board of Selectmen elected by the People as a member of the Board of Assessors may receive the com- pensation for that position set by the Town Meeting.
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Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt Tellers were appointed and sworn as follows:
1st Division Mr. Gammell 2nd Division Mr. Record 3rd Division Mr. Hollis
Vote and count were taken and the Tellers reported 76 votes in the affirmative and 72 votes in the negative. The Moderator then de- clared the amendments by Mr. Lane
SO VOTED
(Recess from 10:00 P.M. to 10:10 P.M.)
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee as thus amended by the amendment by Mr. Lane
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Upon request by the Appropriation Committee for unanimous con- sent to consider the rider at the end of Article 1 at this time, and there being no objection, the Moderator ruled that the rider at the end of Article 1 would be considered at this time.
RIDER at end of Article 1.
Provided further, that no monies appropriated excepting the amounts supplied under Article 1, Item 2, of this warrant, shall be paid directly or indirectly as remuneration, compensation, or otherwise, to any currently elected members of the Board of Selectmen for expenses or services rendered the Town in any capacity.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the rider be deleted from the end of Article 1 and the sub- ject matter be referred to the By-Laws Committee for a report at the next Town Meeting.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Field:
That the rider remain in its present state subject to further study by the Appropriation Committee.
Further discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting Mem- bers.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Field.
SO VOTED
MOVED
Item 3. For the Town Accountant's Department $31,408.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $22,284.00 shall be for the personal services of the Department. $150.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Commonwealth, in accordance with Clause 24, Sec. 5, Chap. 40 of eGneral Laws. $6,600.00 of this sum is provided for the pur- pose of a new accounting machine from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
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That a Committee of Three (3), consisting of the Town Account- ant, Superintendent of Public Works and a member of the Appropria- tions Committee be appointed to look into the feasibility of centralized bookkeeping and accounting for the Town of Weymouth; said Com- mittee to report at the next Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 4. For the Town Treasurer's Department 29,256.00
The combined salary of the Treasurer, and his successor, is hereby fixed at $5,577.60. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $12 .- 996.00 shall be for the personal services of the department.
For foreclosing tax titles, the sum of $1,500.00.
Of the total sum, $350.00 is provided for new equipment.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED by Mr. Cicchese:
Reconsideration of Item 2.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Cicchese, the Moderator and Mr. Lane.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Cicchese.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Cicchese LOST.
MOVED
Item 5. For the Tax Collector's Department $ 37,107.00;
The salary of the Tax Collector is hereby fixed at $7,292.80 for the current year and all fees received by him shall be turned in to the Town Treasury. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $30 .- 442.00 shall be for the personal services of the department.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED. Item 6. For the Assessors' Department 37,379.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $33,609.00 shall be for the personal services of the department and transportation of the Board. The sal- aries of the Assessors are hereby fixed at $2,000.00 for the Chairman and $1,650.00 each for four (4) other members. Not exceeding $5,- 286.40 shall be for the services of the Executive Secretary, who may be a member of the Board.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 7. For the Legal Department and personal expenses as in- curred by the Town Counsel in performing duties as such. 17,900.00
Of this sum. not exceeding $2,500.00 shall be for the salary of the Town Counsel.
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$5,000.00 is provided for trial of cases; $3,800.00 for services, costs and expenses for street and land takings, $4,100.00 for expenses of the department, and $2,500.00 for appraisals.
Provided further, that the Town Counsel be directed to recodify and revise the By-Laws of the Town prior to the Annual Town Meet- ing of 1963.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 8. For payment of damages and payments required under the Workmen's' Compensation Act and for such unpaid bills as may be determined as proper obligations of the Town. $35,000.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 9. For the Town Clerk's Department 22,424.00
The salary of the Town Clerk is hereby fixed at $8,104.80 for the current year and all fees received by him shall be turned in to the Town Treasury. Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $19,- 719.00 shall be for the personal services of the Department.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee. spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 10. For Elections 10,611.00
For Registration of Voters 11,911.00
The salaries of the Registrars are hereby fixed at $350.00 for the Chairman and $250.00 each for two other members. Not exceed- ing $4,800.00 shall be for the clerical services of the department.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Item 11. Public Works
MOVED
A. Board of Public Works 75,301.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $42,791.00 shall be for personal services of this department. The salaries of the Commissioners is hereby fixed at $500.00 for the Chairman and $400.00 each for six (6) other members. $600.00 is provided for travel outside the Common- wealth in accordance with Section 5, Clause 34 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY ADOPTED
MOVED
B. Engineering Division
96,674.00
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Of said sum $86,074 00 is provided for personal services of the Department.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY ADOPTED
MOVED
C. Park Division $ 51,182.00
Of said sum $40,882.00 is provided for personal services of the Department.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
D. Highway Division 434,558.00
Of the total sum, not exceeding $322,308.00 shall be for personal services of this Department. Further, the Board of Public Works is hereby instructed to continue every other week rubbish collections.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
E. Tree Division
Of the total sum, not exceeding $45,028.00 shall be for personal services of the Department. Of the total sum appropriated not less than $5,000.00 shall be used for Gypsy Moth Work.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
F .Water Division 492,547.00
Of this sum, $435,047.00 is to be provided from current revenue and $57,500.00 from surplus revenue of the Department, $20,000.00 for private work, payment for such work to revert to the General Fund of the Water Department, and $25,000.00 for the construction of pipe lines and $12,500 for filter plant improvements.
Of the sums appropriated, not exceeding $213,895.00 shall be for personal services of the Department and no sums shall be transferred to Accountant's or Treasurer's offices for expenses or services ren- dered to the Water Department.
Of the total appropriation, not more than $150.00 may be used for expenses incurred in travel outside the Commonwealth, in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
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UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
G. Sewer Division
$ 62,654.00
For maintenance and operation of the Sewer Division. Not ex- ceeding $47,294.00 shall be for personal services of the Department.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
H. Equipment 64,175.00
$16,300.00 is included in the Equipment Account of the Water De- partment for the purchase of new automotive equipment, and $64,175.00 is appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account. The Board of Public Works is hereby authorized to purchase, dispose of, or re- place automotive equipment provided for in funds herein appropriated.
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 12. A. Planning Board 1,200.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $200.00 shall be for secretarial serv ices of the Planning Board.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 12. B. Industrial Development Commission 10,000.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $300.00 shall be for secretarial services of the Commission.
·MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Lane:
That the Industrial Development Commission be instructed to sub- mit to each Town Meeting Member at least four weeks prior to each Annual Town Meeting a layout of any and all proposed changes and amendments to our Zoning By-Laws and Maps.
MOVED by Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Com- mittee, the following amendment to the amendment by Mr. Lane:
That they be referred to the Committee on Rezoning.
Mr. Lane accepted the amendment by Mr. Newton as part of his amendment.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Sheehy of the Rezoning Committee:
"By December 15" in place of "at least four weeks."
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Mr. Lane and Mr. Newton accepted Mr. Sheehy's amendment as part of Mr. Lane's amendment as amended by Mr. Newton.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Lane as thus amended and restated by the Moderator as follows:
That the Industrial Development Commission be instructed to sub- mit to each Town Meeting Member and the Committee on Rezoning by December 15 of each year a layout of any and all proposed changes and amendments to our Zoning By-Laws and Maps to be taken up at the next Annual Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee as thus amended.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee, spoke on the budget and plans of the Industrial Development Commission.
MOVED
Item 13. For the maintenance and upkeep of the Town Hall, Town Hall Annex and War Memorials at the Civic Center, including the grounds, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Select- $40,749.00 men.
Of this sum, not exceeding $21,790.00 shall be for personal serv- ices.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY ADOPTED
MOVED
Item 14. For the maintenance of the Civil War Soldiers' Monu- ment and the King Philip War Memorial, including the grounds. 100.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 15. For the Police Department
Of this sum $13,250.00 shall be appropriated from available funds, (Excess and Deficiency Account) for the purchase of new automotive equipment. Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of Police to pur- chase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $500,947.00 shall be for the personal services of the Department. Not more than $150.00 may be used for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Heffernan:
That the sum of $6,800.00 be added to the personal services ac- count to provide for two additional patrolmen and that the sum of $1,500.00 be added to the general expense account for motor vehicle operation under this item so that the total appropriation for the Po- lice Department under Item 15 shall be $559,485.00.
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Discussion ensued involving Police Chief O'Kane, Mr. Heffernan, Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. Lane, Mr. Record and Mr. Cain.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Heffernan.
SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee as thus amended as follows:
For the Police Department $559,485.00
Of this sum, $14,750.00 shall be appropriated from available funds, (Excess and Deficiency Account), for the purchase of new automotive equipment. Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of Police to pur- chase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $507,747.00 shall be for the personal services of the Department. Not more than $150.00 may be used for travel outside the Commonwealth. in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 16. For the Fire Department $591,280.00
Of this sum $1,750.00 shall be appropriated from available funds (Excess and Deficiency Fund) for the purchase of new automotive equipment. Authority is hereby granted to the Chief of the Fire De- partment to purchase new automotive equipment and dispose of old equipment.
Of the total sum appropriated, not exceeding $577,640.00 shall be for personal services of the permanent members and $3,00.00 for call men. Not more than $150.00 may be used for travel outside the Com- monwealth, in accordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34, of the General Laws.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 17. For the Inspector's Department 24,120.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $16,570.00 shall be for the personal services of the Department and $1,500.00 for the Board of Appeals on propriated for travel outside the Commonwealth in accordance with building and zoning of which sum $75.00 is for services of a clerk who may be an employee of the Town. Not over $300.00 of the total is ap- Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34 of the General Laws.
And of the total sum $2,100.00 is provided for the services and expenses of the Gas Inspector.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. Cain, and Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
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UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 18. For the Sealer of Weights and Measures Department. $1,898.00 is provided for personal services . 2,348.00 2,348.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 19. For Street Lighting 107,240.00
The Electric Lighting Committee is hereby authorized to con- tract with the Massachusetts Electric Company for street lighting.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 20. For the Harbor Master's Department and operation of a patrol boat. $ 11,050.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $4,470.40 shall be for the salary and expense of a Shellfish Warden; provided that the Warden shall be ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen and work under the direction of the Chief of Police; the Selectmen are hereby instructed to continue the fee of $15.00 per person for clam digging permits.
Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
Item 21. For the Board of Health
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That Item 21 be laid on the table.
MOVED
Item 22. For the employment of Nurses 8,000.00
The Board of Selectmen are hereby instructed to contract with the Weymouth Visiting Nurse Association for nursing services from April 1, 1962 to April 1, 1963 at a rate of $8,000.00 per year.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 23. For Garbage Disposal 72,900.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 24. Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance 589,255.00
Of the entire appropriation, the sum of all expenses of the admin- istration, including automobile allowance, shall not exceed $69,255.00
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of which sum not more than $60,605.00 shall be for personal services and $8,650.00 shall be for miscellaneous administration expense. The sum of $150.00 is provided in the total sum for travel outside the Com- monwealth, in accordance with Clause 34, Section 5, Chapter 40, of the General Laws.
$85,000.00 shall be for Aid to Dependent Children;
$10,000.00 shall be for reimbursement to other cities and towns for relief provided by them to persons having legal settlement in this town;
$30,000.00 shall be for the relief of persons having a legal settle- ment in this town;
$45,000.00 shall be for Disability Cases;
Provided further, that any portion of this total appropriation for Public Welfare, not including administration under this item may be made available for any welfare item on and after October 1, 1962.
For Old Age Assistance the sum of $160,000.00 and for Medical Aid to the aged the sum of $190,000.00.
From the Administration appropriation, the Town Accountant shall transfer to the Town's General Fund an amount equal to what- ever monies are made available by the State or Federal Government for any administrative expense for the fiscal year under this item.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 25. For Pensions $ 53,813.00
Of this sum, $28,795.68 shall be transferred to the several Depart- ments as follows, for pensions payable to Veterans:
Police Department $ 1,225.00
Fire Department 5,135.00
Street Department 9,195.68
School Department 13,240.00
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 26. For Korean War Allowance and allotments as covered by Chapter 797 and amendments thereto, for the burying of indigent soldiers and sailors and for Veterans' Benefit as provided by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 115, and amendments thereto, the sum of
174,647.00
Of this sum, not exceeding $19,647.00 shall be for all administra- tive expenses and not exceeding $18,147.20 shall be for personal services.
UNANIMOUSLY TENTATIVELY VOTED
MOVED
Item 27. For the support of Public Schools 4,163,502.00
Of this sum $4,159,268.12 is raised and appropriated and in addi- tion, there is appropriated for the support of public schools the amount
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received from the County by way of statutory distribution of the dog tax in the sum of $4,233.88.
The Department shall have authority to purchase any automotive equipment provided for in the above sums. $1,400.00 of the total ap- propriation is provided for travel outside the Commonwealth in ac- cordance with Section 5, Chapter 40, Clause 34, of the General Laws.
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