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Weymouth Town Council · 2018–2019 Council · Special meeting

July 30, 2018

18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Brian McDonald

Absent: Ed Harrington

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Town Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018

Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 Annual Town Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 Annual Town Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 4, and June 18, 2018

Approve the minutes of the June 4, and June 18 ,2018 Town Council meetings

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 4, and June 18 ,2018 Town Council meetings and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 4, and June 18, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 4, and June 18 ,2018 Town Council meetings and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2018

Approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2018

Approve the minutes of the May 2, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018

Approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor.

From the minutes

“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018

Approve the minutes of the May 9, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor.

From the minutes

“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2018

Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor.

From the minutes

“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

18 108-Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Portion of a Parcel of Land

Consider measure 18 108 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Portion of a Parcel of Land)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 108 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 108 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve measure 18 108 (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Portion of a Parcel of Land)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 108; that the Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from the Town of Weymouth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District in the public interest on a 17.8-acre portion of a 23.39-acre parcel of land identified on the Town Atlas as 790 Commercial Street, Block 184, Lot 1, and with said Conservation Restriction identified by reference number 16534, as assigned by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Mr. Bulens responded that there are no restrictions at this time, with this measure. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

18 109-Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Portion of Two Parcels of Land

Consider measure 18 109 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Portion of Two Parcels of Land)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 109 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 109 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve measure 18 109 (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Portion of Two Parcels of Land)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 109; that the Town Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from the Town of Weymouth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District in the public interest on the entirety of two parcels of land, containing 2.17 acres and identified on the Town Atlas as 0 Woodbine Road, Block 391, Lot 29 and 0 Island View Road, Block 390, Lot 1 and with said Conservation Restriction identified by reference number 16533, assigned by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; Division of Conservation Services. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 109; that the Town Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from the Town of Weymouth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District in the public interest on the entirety of two parcels of land, containing 2.17 acres and identified on the Town Atlas as 0 Woodbine Road, Block 391, Lot 29 and 0 Island View Road, Block 390, Lot 1 and with said Conservation Restriction identified by reference number 16533, assigned by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; Division of Conservation Services. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

18 110-Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Parcel of Land Located at Zero

Consider measure 18 110 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Parcel of Land Located at Zero)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 110 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 110 under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve measure 18 110 (Approval of a Conservation Restriction on a Parcel of Land Located at Zero)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 110; that the Town Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from the Town of Weymouth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District in the public interest on the entirety of a parcel of land, containing 2.01 acres and identified on the Town Atlas as 0 Mutton Lane, Block 444, Lot 32, and with said Conservation Restriction identified by reference number 16532, as assigned by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 110; that the Town Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from the Town of Weymouth to the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District in the public interest on the entirety of a parcel of land, containing 2.01 acres and identified on the Town Atlas as 0 Mutton Lane, Block 444, Lot 32, and with said Conservation Restriction identified by reference number 16532, as assigned by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

18 112-Traffic Regulations: Legion Field Vicinity

Refer measure 18 112 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations: Legion Field Vicinity)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 112 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“18 112-Traffic Regulations: Legion Field Vicinity Brian Connolly and Nicholas Bulens requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council, 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 signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Parking Restricted Street Side Location Regulation Type Commercial Street Northeast Between Genevieve Road and Mount Vernon Road East No Parking Any Time Commercial Street Southwest Legion Memorial Field Driveway Entrance to a point 20 feet South of Gilbert Road No Parking Any Time Middle Street West No Parking Any Time Legion Memorial Field Parking Lot N.A. All 2 Hour Parking, 7 AM to 12 Noon, Monday through Friday, Except Holidays A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 112 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Motions, Orders And Resolutions

Consider the resolution under 2- 9(b), same night action

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A substitute motion was made by Councilor Mathews to consider the resolution under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A substitute motion was made by Councilor Mathews to consider the resolution under 2- 9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adopt the resolution as read

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · 8–1

A motion was made by Councilor McDonald to adopt the resolution as read and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

Yes: Hackett, Happel, Haugh, Heffernan, Mathews, McDonald, Molisse, SmartNo: DiFazio

From the minutes

“He thanked Councilor McDonald for bringing the matter forward. Vote PASSED 8/1 (Councilor DiFazio-No).” (Motion: McDonald, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.

From the minutes

“At 7:55 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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