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October 1, 2018
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald, Maureen Kiely
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting of September 10, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
District Two Member Search Committee Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2018
Approve the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Search Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“District Two Councilor Search Committee Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Table the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting-executive session
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to table the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting-executive session and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“District Two Councilor Search Committee Meeting Minutes (Executive Session) of September 5, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to table the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting-executive session and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Table the minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to table the minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“District Two Councilor Search Committee Meeting Minutes (Executive Session) of September 12, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to table the minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 18 111
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 111- Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth Landing A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on September 21, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 111- Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth
Close the public hearing on 18 111 (Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 113-Traffic Regulations-Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway
Open the public hearing on 18 113 (Traffic Regulations-Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 113-Traffic Regulations-Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access-Egress Pattern A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on September 21, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Continue the public hearing on 18 113 to October 15, 2018 for further clarification
A MOTION was made by Councilor DiFazio to continue the public hearing on 18 113 to October 15, 2018 for further clarification and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Councilor DiFazio to continue the public hearing on 18 113 to October 15, 2018 for further clarification and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
18 114-Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restrictions
Open the public hearing on 18 114 (Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restrictions)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 114-Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restrictions A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on September 21, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Continue the public hearing on 18 114 to the October 15, 2018 meeting (Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restrictions)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on 18 114 to the October 15, 2018 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
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on 18 114 to the October 15, 2018 meeting and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. Councilor DiFazio asked the administration to contact the proponent to further discuss the consistency in restrictions. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
Old Business Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 18 119 to the Budget/Management Committee
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 119 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“OLD BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 18 119-Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Jaimie Lane CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Jaimie Lane of 28 Wadsworth to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 119 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 120-Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Michele Connaire
Refer measure 18 120 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Michele Connaire)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 120 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“1 to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 120 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 121- Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Karyn O'Neil
Refer measure 18 121 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Karyn O'Neil)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 121 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor .
From the minutes
“18 121- Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Karyn O'Neil CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Karyn O'Neil of 16 Columbian Street to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 121 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor . UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
18 112-Traffic Regulations-Legion Field Vicinity
Approve item 18 112 (Traffic Regulations-Legion Field Vicinity)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to Approve item 18 112; 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 No Parking Any Time point 20 feet South of Gilbert Road 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 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on September 10, 2018. On behalf of the committee, a Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to Approve item 18 112; 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 No Parking Any Time point 20 feet South of Gilbert Road 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 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
18 111-Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth
Approve measure 18 111 (Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 111; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate $65,500 for the Weymouth- Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District Commission (WBRRCDC) to be the sponsor for the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a feasibility study to restore the Smelt Brook upstream of Weymouth Landing as follows: $218.95 from the Community Preservation fund balance reserve for open space and $65,281.05 from the Community Preservation unreserved fund balance contingent upon the WBRRCDC obtaining a written commitment from the Army Corps of Engineers to fund 75% of actual construction costs and the Town of Braintree's CPC's commitment to funding their share of the feasibility study. Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on October 1, 2018. On behalf of the committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 18 111; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate $65,500 for the Weymouth- Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District Commission (WBRRCDC) to be the sponsor for the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a feasibility study to restore the Smelt Brook upstream of Weymouth Landing as follows: $218.95 from the Community Preservation fund balance reserve for open space and $65,281.05 from the Community Preservation unreserved fund balance contingent upon the WBRRCDC obtaining a written commitment from the Army Corps of Engineers to fund 75% of actual construction costs and the Town of Braintree's CPC's commitment to funding their share of the feasibility study. Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
New Business
Consider 18 118 under 2-9(b), same night action
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider 18 118 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 18 118-Call of the State Election on November 6, 2018-action requested under 2-9(b) - Vice President Arthur Mathews A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider 18 118 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 118-Call of the State Election on November 6, 2018-action requested under 2-9(b) -
Approve 18-118: In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the state primary election to...
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 18-118: In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the state primary election to vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 18-118: In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the state primary election to vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 15, 2018. At 8:13 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
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