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October 15, 2018
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Brian McDonald, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Ed Harrington
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Take the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) off the table
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) off the table and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES (Revised) District Two Councilor Search Committee Meeting Minutes (Executive Session) of September 5, 2018-tabled from October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take the minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) off the table and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve the revised minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the revised minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the revised minutes of the September 5, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. (Revised).” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Take the minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) off the table
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take the minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) off the table and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“District Two Councilor Search Committee Meeting Minutes (Executive Session) of September 12, 2018-tabled from October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to take the minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) off the table and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve the revised minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the revised minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the revised minutes of the September 12, 2018 District Two Councilor Search Committee meeting (Executive Session) and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018
Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2018
Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2018
Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2018
Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Reopen the public hearing on 18 113
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to reopen the public hearing on 18 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 113- Traffic Regulations-Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access-Egress Pattern, Continued from October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to reopen the public hearing on 18 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on September 2, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 113- Traffic Regulations-Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access-Egress
Close the public hearing on 18 113 (Traffic Regulations-Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access-Egress)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 114-Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restriction, Continued from October 1, 2018
Reopen the public hearing on 18 114 (Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restriction, Continued from October 1, 2018)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to reopen the public hearing on 18 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 114-Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restriction, Continued from October 1, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to reopen the public hearing on 18 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was continued from October 1, 2018 and was published on September 2, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on 18 114 (Traffic Regulations-Jackson Square Parking Restriction, Continued from October 1, 2018)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 18 122 to the Budget/Management Committee
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 122 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 18 122 Appointment to Local Emergency Planning Committee -Stephen White CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth appoint Stephen White of 166 Lake Shore Drive to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2018. A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 122 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
18 123 Reserve Fund Transfer-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing
Refer measure 18 123 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 123 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 123 Reserve Fund Transfer-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $275,000 from the reserve fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 123 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 113 Traffic Regulations - Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access - Egress
Approve item 18 113 as amended (Traffic Regulations - Pingree School Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access - Egress)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to Approve item 18 113 as amended; that the Town of Weymouth, through the Town Council, pursuant to GL Ch. 40, §22, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-102(l) and (aa), and 13-104(a), authorize the erection of signs, signals and markings regulating motor vehicle and pedestrian movement as follows: Stop Street Intersecting Direction Cottage Street Commercial Street Eastbound Pingree School Driveway Commercial Street Westbound School Zone, Speed Limit 20 Miles per Hour Street Location Hours Commercial Street Between points 200 feet north of Cottage Street and 350 feet south of Cottage Street 8:20 AM to 9:20 AM and 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM Monday through Friday, Except holidays, Sept. 1 through June 30 Cottage Street Between Commercial Street and a point 80 feet west of Commercial Street 8:20 AM to 9:20 AM and 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM Monday through Friday, Except holidays, Sept. 1 through June 30 Crosswalk Street Crossing Location Commercial Street South Side of Pingree School Driveway Intersection Restricted Turning Maneuvers Location Direction Restriction Time Commercial Street at Cottage Street Northbound Left Turn Prohibited 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, Except Holidays, September 1 through June 30 Pingree School Westbound Left Turn Prohibited 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, Except Holidays, September 1 through June 30 Do Not Enter Street Not to be Entered Direction Intersecting Street Times Pingree...
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
18 114-Traffic Regulations Jackson Square Parking
Approve measure18 114, as amended (Traffic Regulations Jackson Square Parking)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to Approve measure18 114, as amended; 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), and Section 13-104(a), authorize the placement of signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Parking Restricted Street Side Location Regulation Type Commercial Street East Between points 200' north of Broad Street and 290' north of Broad Street 2 Hour Parking, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except Sundays and cause the above regulations to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting motor Vehicles, Attachment 1-Appendix A under Schedule III, Parking Restricted. Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on October 1, 2018 and was continued to October 15, 2018. On behalf of the Committee, a Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to Approve measure18 114, as amended; 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), and Section 13-104(a), authorize the placement of signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Parking Restricted Street Side Location Regulation Type Commercial Street East Between points 200' north of Broad Street and 290' north of Broad Street 2 Hour Parking, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except Sundays and cause the above regulations to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting motor Vehicles, Attachment 1-Appendix A under Schedule III, Parking Restricted. Motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
18 119-Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee- Jaimie Lane
Approve measure 18 119 (Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee- Jaimie Lane)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 119; 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.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 18 119; 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.and was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 120-Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Michele Connaire
Approve measure 18 120 (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Michele Connaire)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 120; that the Town of Weymouth Appoint Michele Connaire of 28 Richmond Street, Apt. 1 to the Community Events Committee 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 18 120; that the Town of Weymouth Appoint Michele Connaire of 28 Richmond Street, Apt. 1 to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and was seconded by Vice President Mathews UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 121-Appointment to the Community Events Committee- Karyn O'Neil
Approve measure 18 121 (Appointment to the Community Events Committee- Karyn O'Neil)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to Approve measure 18 121; 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 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 18 121; 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 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 Molisse.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2018. At 8:43 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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