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February 19, 2019
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Haugh
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011, Special Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011, Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2011 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011, Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. President Smart reported that these minutes were inadvertently overlooked. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2019
Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2019
Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 008
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 008 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 008-Feasibility Study for the Construction of the New Chapman Middle School A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 008 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on February 8, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 008-Feasibility Study for the Construction of the New Chapman Middle School
Close the public hearing on measure 19 009
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 009 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 009 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 009-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items
Open the public hearing on measure 19 009 (CPA Preservation of Select Library Items)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 009 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 009-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 009 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on February 8, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 009 (CPA Preservation of Select Library Items)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 009 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 009 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 010-CPA Matching Funds for Commonwealth Trails Program
Open the public hearing on measure 19 010 (CPA Matching Funds for Commonwealth Trails Program)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 010 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 010-CPA Matching Funds for Commonwealth Trails Program A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 010 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on February 8, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 010 (CPA Matching Funds for Commonwealth Trails Program)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 010 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 010 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 011-Water Retained Earnings-GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs
Open the public hearing on measure 19 011 (Water Retained Earnings-GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 011 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 011-Water Retained Earnings-GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 011 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on February 8, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 011 (Water Retained Earnings-GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 011 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 011 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 016-Debt Exclusion Bonding for a New Chapman Middle School
Refer measure 19 016 to the Budget/Management Committee (Debt Exclusion Bonding for a New Chapman Middle School)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 016 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“" So that the Chapman Middle School Project may continue on schedule, with a new Chapman Middle School projected to open in September 2022, the School Building Committee respectfully requests that the Council set this debt exclusion election date for Tuesday, April 30, 2019. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 016 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
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Refer measure 19 017 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 017 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“" A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 017 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 018-Appointment to Commission on Disabilities- Jonathan Blaisdell
Refer measure 19 018 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Commission on Disabilities- Jonathan Blaisdell)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 018 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“126 to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 018 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 008-Feasibility Study for the Construction of the New Chapman Middle School
Approve measure 19 008 (Feasibility Study for the Construction of the New Chapman Middle School)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 008; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate an additional $12,415 for the purpose of paying costs associated with the Feasibility Study for the construction or reconstruction of a new middle school to replace the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School at 1051 Commercial Street, Weymouth MA 02189, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation, the Weymouth Town Council approves the expenditure of said amount from Fund 5218 (Chapman Feasibility Study Fund). The Town of Weymouth acknowledges that the MSBA's grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the Town of Weymouth incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 009-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items
Approve measure 19 009 (CPA Preservation of Select Library Items)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 009; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $35,311 from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund Balance for conservation and preservation of five busts and the Town's mishoon (canoe) from the Weymouth Public Libraries Historical Collections. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on February 19, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 009; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $35,311 from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund Balance for conservation and preservation of five busts and the Town's mishoon (canoe) from the Weymouth Public Libraries Historical Collections. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 010-CPA Matching Funds for Commonwealth Trails Program
Approve measure 19 010 (CPA Matching Funds for Commonwealth Trails Program)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 010; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $77,482 from the Community Preservation Unreserved Fund Balance account for matching funds necessary to secure a $50,000 reimbursable grant from the Commonwealth's Recreational Trails program to enhance public access and link existing trails along the Back River. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on February 19, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 010; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $77,482 from the Community Preservation Unreserved Fund Balance account for matching funds necessary to secure a $50,000 reimbursable grant from the Commonwealth's Recreational Trails program to enhance public access and link existing trails along the Back River. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 011-Water Retained Earnings-GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs
Approve measure 19 011 (Water Retained Earnings-GPWTP Emergency Filter Bed Repairs)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 011; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $1,932,031.84 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Great Pond Water Treatment Plant Emergency Filter Bed Repairs. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on February 19, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 011; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $1,932,031.84 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Great Pond Water Treatment Plant Emergency Filter Bed Repairs. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 012-GND Realty Trust Agreement
Approve measure 19 012 as amended (GND Realty Trust Agreement)
Motion was made by Councilor Harrington to approve measure 19 012 as amended, and seconded by Vice President Mathews; 1.
The minutes give the count as 9-1, but the roll call reads: Kenneth DiFazio yes, Jane Hackett yes, Fred Happel yes, Ed Harrington yes, Christopher Heffernan yes, Brian McDonald yes, Michael Molisse no, Arthur Mathews yes, Michael Smart yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor DiFazio-YES, Councilor Hackett-YES, Councilor Happel-YES, Councilor Harrington-YES, Councilor Heffernan-YES, Councilor McDonald-YES, Councilor Molisse-NO, Vice President Mathews-YES, President Smart- YES. Vote passed 9-1.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Mathews)
18 127-Establishment of Recreational Dog Park
Substitute motion: approve measure 18 127, a dog park at Site D of Pond Meadow
A substitute motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 18 127; that the Town Council vote to approve the planning, construction, and maintenance of a "dog park" facility, to be located on a portion of "Pond Meadow" identified as Site D, in the town of Braintree that is within the Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District, said approval being required by Chapter 787 of the Acts of 1972, which established said District; and further, that the Mayor be authorized to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to effectuate the purpose of this motion and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Hackett, Harrington, Mathews, SmartNo: DiFazio, Happel, Heffernan, Kiely, McDonald, MolisseVice President Mathews moved this substitute to the Public Parks and Recreation Committee's motion for unfavorable action.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken on the substitute motion: Councilor DiFazio- NO Councilor Hackett- YES Councilor Happel- NO Councilor Harrington- YES Councilor Heffernan- NO Councilor Kiely- NO Councilor McDonald- NO Councilor Molisse- NO Vice President Mathews- YES President Smart- YES The substitute motion vote failed 4-6.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Hackett)
Take unfavorable action on measure 18 127 (dog park at Pond Meadow)
On behalf of the Public Parks and Recreation Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Hackett to take unfavorable action on measure 18 127; and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“Reverting to the original motion, a roll call vote was taken: Councilor DiFazio- YES Councilor Hackett- YES Councilor Happel- YES Councilor Harrington- YES Councilor Heffernan- YES Councilor Kiely- YES Councilor McDonald- YES Councilor Molisse- YES Vice President Mathews- YES President Smart - YES UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 10-0.” (Motion: Hackett, 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 Monday, March 4, 2019. At 10:05 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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