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Weymouth Town Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

December 17, 2018

10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The roll call found one member absent, and the minutes add that Jane Hackett "would be present" without saying when she arrived. Votes before she is first mentioned show the result only.

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Jane Hackett arrived after the meeting began.

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approve the minutes of the November 26, 2018 Education Committee meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2018 Education Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

The minutes do not say when Jane Hackett arrived. 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. Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Education Committee Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2018 Education Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

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

Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2018

Approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

The minutes do not say when Jane Hackett arrived. 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. Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Public Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

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

Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2018

Approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

The minutes do not say when Jane Hackett arrived. 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. Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Budget/Management Committee 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 December 3, 2018

Approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Town Council meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

The minutes do not say when Jane Hackett arrived. 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. Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the December 3, 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)

Public Hearings

Open the public hearing on measure 18 127

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 127 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

The minutes do not say when Jane Hackett arrived. 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. Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 127-Establishment of Recreational Dog Park A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 127 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on December 7, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

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

18 127-Establishment of Recreational Dog Park

Close the public hearing on 18 127 (Establishment of Recreational Dog Park)

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 127 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 127 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)

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

18 129-Traffic Regulations Parking Restriction-Phillips Street and Commercial

Refer measure 18 129 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations Parking Restriction-Phillips Street and Commercial)

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 129 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 129 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

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

18 130-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Mutton Lane

Refer measure 18 130 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Mutton Lane)

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 130 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 130 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

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

Motions, Orders And Resolutions

Carry Over Outstanding Measures-Vice President Arthur Mathews A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to carry over outstanding measures

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion to Carry Over Outstanding Measures-Vice President Arthur Mathews A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to carry over outstanding measures and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Motion to Carry Over Outstanding Measures-Vice President Arthur Mathews A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to carry over outstanding measures and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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, January 7, 2019. At 10:33 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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