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February 20, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: This meeting included a joint public hearing with the Planning Board; the Planning Board's own votes are not shown.
Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Thomas Lacey, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Absent: Haugh
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the January 29, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 29, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 29, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2018
Take "Reports of Committees" out of order
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to take "Reports of Committees" out of order and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to take "Reports of Committees" out of order and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 004-Reappointment-Town Clerk-Kathleen Deree
Approve measire 18 004 (Reappointment-Town Clerk-Kathleen Deree)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measire 18 004; that the Town of Weymouth re-appoint Kathleen Deree of 409 Green Street, as Town Clerk for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measire 18 004; that the Town of Weymouth re-appoint Kathleen Deree of 409 Green Street, as Town Clerk for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 005-Reappointment-Assistant Town Clerk-Lee Hultin
Approve measure 18 005 (Reappointment-Assistant Town Clerk-Lee Hultin)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 005; that the Town of Weymouth re-appoint Lee Hultin of 104 Mt. Vernon Road West, as Assistant Town Clerk for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 005; that the Town of Weymouth re-appoint Lee Hultin of 104 Mt. Vernon Road West, as Assistant Town Clerk for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 008-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Paul Koch
Approve measure 18 008 (Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Paul Koch)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 008; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Paul Koch of 64 Browning Street, to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an Alternate Member, for a term to expire on June 30, 2020 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 008; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Paul Koch of 64 Browning Street, to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an Alternate Member, for a term to expire on June 30, 2020 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 003-General Fund Transfer for Construction Management Services for Complete
Approve measure 18 003 (General Fund Transfer for Construction Management Services for Complete)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 003; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $35,000 from the General Fund Reserve (11325201-573100) to Fund 0002 for the purpose of funding costs associated with the hiring of an engineering firm to provide construction management services for town-wide Complete Streets improvements. The Complete Streets improvements will be funded from a $386,643 state grant, awarded through the MassDOT's Complete Streets Funding Program. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 003; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $35,000 from the General Fund Reserve (11325201-573100) to Fund 0002 for the purpose of funding costs associated with the hiring of an engineering firm to provide construction management services for town-wide Complete Streets improvements. The Complete Streets improvements will be funded from a $386,643 state grant, awarded through the MassDOT's Complete Streets Funding Program. The motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey. Vice President Mathews noted the measure addresses more speed controls than pedestrian crosswalks; he would like to see more pedestrian crosswalks in proximity to the schools. Mr. Bulens responded that the bid didn't allow for engineering services (which are more expensive). Crosswalks require more work (sidewalk ramps, etc.).They chose the projects that could be completed quickly. There are more on the list to br done. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Lacey)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 17 127
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 17 127 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 17 127-Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Corridor Overlay District Joint with Planning Board A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 17 127 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was published on February 7 and Feb 14, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
17 127-Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Corridor Overlay District
Continue the public hearing on measure 18 127 to March 5, 2018
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on measure 18 127 to March 5, 2018 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“In the interest of time, President Smart reported the public hearing will be continued to March 5, 2018. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on measure 18 127 to March 5, 2018 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
18 002-Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana / Joint with Planning Board
Open the public hearing on measure 18 002 (Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana / Joint with Planning Board)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 002 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 002-Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana / Joint with Planning Board A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 002 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was published on February 7 and February 14, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Close the public hearing on measure 18 002 (Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana / Joint with Planning Board)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 002 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 002 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
17 104 Housing Production Plan Presentation -Robert Luongo-Director of Planning
Suspend Rule 24 to allow the meeting to run beyond 11 PM (Housing Production Plan Presentation -Robert Luongo-Director of Planning)
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to suspend Rule 24 to allow the meeting to run beyond 11 PM and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to suspend Rule 24 to allow the meeting to run beyond 11 PM and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 011-Reorganization Plan Establishing the Department of Asset Management
Refer measure 18 011 to the Ordinance Committee (Reorganization Plan Establishing the Department of Asset Management)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 011 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 011 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 012-Acceptance of G.L. C. 71, § 37M-Consolidation of Administrative Functions
Refer measure 18 012 to the Ordinance Committee (Acceptance of G.L. C. 71, § 37M-Consolidation of Administrative Functions)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 012 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 012 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“At 10:56 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
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