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March 5, 2018
17 recorded votes, 4 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, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Thomas Lacey, Michael Molisse
Absent: Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018
Approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2018
Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2018
Approve the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, 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 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 17 127 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was continued from February 20, 2018, published on February 7 and 14, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
17 127-Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Corridor Overlay District
Close the public hearing on 17 127 (Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Corridor Overlay District)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 17 127 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
The minutes say Jane Hackett returned at this point but do not say when Jane Hackett stepped out. The minutes say the vote was unanimous, but because it is unclear who was in the room for this vote, we show the result only.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 17 127 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Take a three-minute recess and was seconded (Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Corridor Overlay District)
A MOTION was made by Councilor Lacey to take a three-minute recess and was seconded
The minutes say Jane Hackett returned at this point but do not say when Jane Hackett stepped out. The minutes say the vote was unanimous, but because it is unclear who was in the room for this vote, we show the result only.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Councilor Lacey to take a three-minute recess and was seconded UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Lacey)
Reconvene
A MOTION was made by Councilor Lacey to reconvene and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
The minutes say Jane Hackett returned at this point but do not say when Jane Hackett stepped out. The minutes say the vote was unanimous, but because it is unclear who was in the room for this vote, we show the result only.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Councilor Lacey to reconvene and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Lacey, second: Mathews)
18 009-Application of Bond Premium
Open the public hearing on 18 009 (Application of Bond Premium)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 009 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
The minutes say Jane Hackett returned at this point but do not say when Jane Hackett stepped out. The minutes say the vote was unanimous, but because it is unclear who was in the room for this vote, we show the result only.
From the minutes
“18 009-Application of Bond Premium A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 009 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. This was published on February 23, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Close the public hearing on 18 009 (Application of Bond Premium)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 009 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 009 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. Councilor Hackett asked if it would make sense to continue the matter while it's still in deliberation in Budget/Management. President Smart responded that it is not uncommon to close a public hearing while the committee still deliberates. He deferred the decision to Councilor Molisse as chair. Councilor Molisse responded that he will report out on the measure after the committee completes its work. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 010-National Grid Gas Installations-Various Streets Surrounding Summer Street
Open the public hearing on 18 010 (National Grid Gas Installations-Various Streets Surrounding Summer Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 010 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 010-National Grid Gas Installations-Various Streets Surrounding Summer Street A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 010 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. Abutters were notified on February 23, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Close the public hearing on 18 010 (National Grid Gas Installations-Various Streets Surrounding Summer Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 010 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 010 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Take action on 18 010 under 2-9b (same night action) (National Grid Gas Installations-Various Streets Surrounding Summer Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take action on 18 010 under 2-9b (same night action) and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take action on 18 010 under 2-9b (same night action) and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Approve 18 010 (National Grid Gas Installations-Various Streets Surrounding Summer Street)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to Approve 18 010; that the Town of Weymouth consent to the locations of mains of National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under public streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Weymouth substantially as described in the petition dated January 17, 2018 and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said company and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to Approve 18 010; that the Town of Weymouth consent to the locations of mains of National Grid for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under public streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Weymouth substantially as described in the petition dated January 17, 2018 and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said company and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 013- Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services
Refer measure 18 013 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Engineering Services)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 013 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 013 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. Councilor DiFazio noted this project has been a long time coming. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 014-Reserve Fund Transfer-Copier Purchases
Refer measure 18 014 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Copier Purchases)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 014 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 014 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2018. At 8:53 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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