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March 19, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Thomas Lacey, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2018
Approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 18 011
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 011 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 011-Reorganization Plan Establishing the Department of Asset Management A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 011 and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. This was published on March 9, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 011-Reorganization Plan Establishing the Department of Asset Management
Close the public hearing on 18 011 (Reorganization Plan Establishing the Department of Asset Management)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 011 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“He does not want to hear repetitive responses and he urged the Solicitor to read the charter A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 011 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
18 015-Street Light Replacement
Refer measure 18 015 to the Budget/Management Committee (Street Light Replacement)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 015 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 18 015 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 016-School Boiler Replacement
Refer measure 18 016, as amended, to the Budget/Management Committee (School Boiler Replacement)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 016, as amended, to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“44, ss20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount." A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 016, as amended, to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 017-CPC-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study
Refer measure 18 017 to the Budget/Management Committee (CPC-Matching Funds for Feasibility Study)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 017 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 18 017 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
18 018-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate Seat-Robert
Refer measure 18 018 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate Seat-Robert)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 018 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey.
From the minutes
“18 018-Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals-Alternate Seat-Robert Christian CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Robert Christian of 27 Michele Drive to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate Seat, for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 018 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Lacey. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Lacey)
17 106-Traffic Regulations Associated with Reconstruction of Middle Street/Libbey
Approve measure17 106 (Traffic Regulations Associated with Reconstruction of Middle Street/Libbey)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure17 106; that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council, pursuant to GL Chapter 40, §22, amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-102(j) by adding the following: 9. Flashing Yellow Arrow. Vehicular traffic, on an approach to an intersection, facing a flashing yellow arrow signal indication, displayed alone or in combination with another signal indication, is permitted to cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such arrow or such movement indicated as is permitted by other signal indications displayed at the same time. Such vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right of left or making a U-turn, shall yield the right-of-way to: a. (a) Pedestrians lawfully within an associated crosswalk, and b. (b) Other vehicles lawfully within the intersection. In addition, vehicular traffic turning left of making a U-turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such turning vehicle is moving across or within the intersection. And pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-103(b), Section 13-103(d), Section 13-104(a), authorize the placement of signals, markings, and signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Traffic Signal Intersection Middle Street/Libbey Industrial Parkway/Tara Gardens...
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
18 002-Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana
Approve measure18 002 (Measure Prohibiting Commercial Marijuana)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure18 002; that the Town of Weymouth amend the Town of Weymouth Ordinances in the following manner: "Section 1. Section 9-700 of chapter 9 of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out in the title the word "Medical." Section 2. Chapter 9 of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after section 9-701 of the following new section: 9-702 Regulation of commercial marijuana Consistent with General Laws chapter 94G sec. 3(a)(i), all types of non-medical "marijuana establishments" as defined in General Laws chapter 94G, section 1, including all marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers or any other type of licensed marijuana-related businesses, shall be prohibited. Non-medical marijuana establishments are facilities regulated by chapter 94G, but not regulated by chapter 94I. Section 3. Chapter 120 of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting after section 120-106.3 the following new section: 120-106.4 Regulation of commercial marijuana Consistent with General Laws chapter 94G §3(a(2)(i), all types of non-medical "marijuana establishments" as defined in General Laws chapter 94G, section 1, including marijuana cultivators, independent testing laboratories, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers or any other types of licensed marijuana related businesses, shall be prohibited in all...
From the minutes
“Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect on the date of passage." The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
18 013 Reserve Fund Transfer - Engineering Services
Approve measure 18 013 (Reserve Fund Transfer - Engineering Services)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 013; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $91,000 from the reserve fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with professional services to provide assessment, design, building and construction phases related to the abatement and demolition of the derelict municipal incinerator located a 0 Wharf Street, 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 18 013; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $91,000 from the reserve fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with professional services to provide assessment, design, building and construction phases related to the abatement and demolition of the derelict municipal incinerator located a 0 Wharf Street, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 014 Reserve Fund Transfer - Copier Purchases
Approve measure 18 014 (Reserve Fund Transfer - Copier Purchases)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 014; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $55,847.21 from the reserve fund for the purpose of purchasing nine multi-function copier/printers 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 18 014; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $55,847.21 from the reserve fund for the purpose of purchasing nine multi-function copier/printers and was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes name Arthur Mathews as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2018. At 9:02 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
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