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February 4, 2019
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Brian McDonald
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the January 14, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019
Approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019
Approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 001
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 001 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 001-Fund Transfer-Free Cash to Reserve Fund-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 001 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on January 25, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 001-Fund Transfer-Free Cash to Reserve Fund-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook
Close the public hearing on measure 19 001 (Fund Transfer-Free Cash to Reserve Fund-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 001 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 001 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: DiFazio)
19 003-Free Cash for Bucket Truck and Wood Chipper
Open the public hearing on 19 003 (Free Cash for Bucket Truck and Wood Chipper)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 19 003 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 003-Free Cash for Bucket Truck and Wood Chipper A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 19 003 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on January 25, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on 19 003 (Free Cash for Bucket Truck and Wood Chipper)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 19 003 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 19 003 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 129-Traffic Regulation Parking Restrictions, Phillips Street and Commercial
Open the public hearing on measure 18 129 (Traffic Regulation Parking Restrictions, Phillips Street and Commercial)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 129 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 129-Traffic Regulation Parking Restrictions, Phillips Street and Commercial Street A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 18 129 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on January 25, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 18 129 (Traffic Regulation Parking Restrictions, Phillips Street and Commercial)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 129 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 129 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 130-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop-Mutton Lane
Open the public hearing on 18 130 (Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop-Mutton Lane)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 130 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 130-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop-Mutton Lane A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 130 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on January 25, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 18 130 (Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop-Mutton Lane)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 130 and was seconded by Councilor.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 18 130 and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
Reconsider opening measure 18 129
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to reconsider opening measure 18 129 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to reconsider opening measure 18 129 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. (There were two parts to the measure.) UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing (Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop-Mutton Lane)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
An Act Authorizing The Town Of Weymouth To Continue The Employment Of Captain John Concannon
Consider a late agenda item
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider a late agenda item and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“CFO Connolly, on behalf of the Mayor, withdrew measures 19 013 and 19 014. 19 015-MSBA Statement of Interest-Talbot Boiler A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider a late agenda item and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. President Smart noted an omission in the title of the measure on the revised agenda. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 015-MSBA Statement of Interest-Talbot Boiler
Consider measue 19 015 under 2-9(b), same night action (MSBA Statement of Interest-Talbot Boiler)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measue 19 015 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 measue 19 015 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve 19 015 (MSBA Statement of Interest-Talbot Boiler)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 19 015 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 19 015 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 001 Fund Transfer - Free Cash to Reserve Fund-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook
Approve measure 19 001 (Fund Transfer - Free Cash to Reserve Fund-Daylighting of the Smelt Brook)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 001; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $275,000 from Free Cash to the Reserve Fund for the purpose of replenishing funding costs associated with the daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing. Measure 18 123 originally funded this daylighting expense from the reserve fund with the intent of transferring the amount from Free Cash to the Reserve Fund, once Free Cash was certified. The motion 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 19 001; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $275,000 from Free Cash to the Reserve Fund for the purpose of replenishing funding costs associated with the daylighting of the Smelt Brook in Weymouth Landing. Measure 18 123 originally funded this daylighting expense from the reserve fund with the intent of transferring the amount from Free Cash to the Reserve Fund, once Free Cash was certified. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 003-Free Cash for a Bucket Truck and Wood Chipper
Approve measure 19 003 (Free Cash for a Bucket Truck and Wood Chipper)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 003; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $233,528 from Free Cash for the purpose of funding costs associated with purchasing a medium duty truck with aerial device and man-bucket and a wood chipper for the Weymouth DPW. This equipment is listed as #6 and #21 on the Town's FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on February 4, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 003; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $233,528 from Free Cash for the purpose of funding costs associated with purchasing a medium duty truck with aerial device and man-bucket and a wood chipper for the Weymouth DPW. This equipment is listed as #6 and #21 on the Town's FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 004-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Catherine Bevans
Approve measure 19 004 (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Catherine Bevans)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 004; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Catherine Bevans of 28 Aspinwall Avenue to the Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. The motion 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 19 004; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Catherine Bevans of 28 Aspinwall Avenue to the Cultural Council for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 005-Appointment to Commission on Disabilities-Ronald Rizzo
Approve measure 19 005 (Appointment to Commission on Disabilities-Ronald Rizzo)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 005; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Ronald Rizzo of 164 Pearl Street to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. The motion 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 19 005; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Ronald Rizzo of 164 Pearl Street to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 006-Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Casey Tocchio
Approve measure 19 006 (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Casey Tocchio)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 006; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Casey Tocchio of 209 Green Street to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. The motion 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 19 006; that the Town of Weymouth appoint Casey Tocchio of 209 Green Street to the Community Events Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 007-Reserve Fund Transfer for Unpaid Bills
Approve measure 19 006
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 006; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $4,979.75 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bills: Unpaid Bill Department Amount Mass. Bay Electric Police $1,019.75 Mass. Bay Electric Police $570.00 Mass. Bay Electric Police $2,154.00 Mass. Bay Electric Police $1,236.00 Total $4,979.75 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to pay such bills. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on February 4, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 006; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $4,979.75 from the Reserve Fund for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bills: Unpaid Bill Department Amount Mass. Bay Electric Police $1,019.75 Mass. Bay Electric Police $570.00 Mass. Bay Electric Police $2,154.00 Mass. Bay Electric Police $1,236.00 Total $4,979.75 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to pay such bills. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
18 129-Traffic Regulations Parking Restrictions-Phillips Street and Commercial St.
Increase the Commercial Street right side restriction from 290 feet to 296 feet north
A substitute motion was made by Councilor Mathews to increase the Commercial Street right side restriction from 290 feet to 296 feet north and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A substitute motion was made by Councilor Mathews to increase the Commercial Street right side restriction from 290 feet to 296 feet north and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 130-Traffic Regulation - Bus Stop, Mutton Lane
Approve measure 19 130
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 19 130; that the Town of Weymouth through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, § 22, amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13- 106(a) authorize the placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement and parking as follows: Bus Stop Street Side Location Mutton Lane West Old Stone Way to 65' North of Old Stone Way and cause the above restriction to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1-Appendix A under Schedule VII, Bus Stop. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on February 4, 2019. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 19 130; that the Town of Weymouth through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, § 22, amend the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13- 106(a) authorize the placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement and parking as follows: Bus Stop Street Side Location Mutton Lane West Old Stone Way to 65' North of Old Stone Way and cause the above restriction to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1-Appendix A under Schedule VII, Bus Stop. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“At 8:27 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Haugh)
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