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September 3, 2019
27 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Michael Smart
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the May 20, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2019 Annual Town Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2019 Annual Town Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2019
Approve the minutes from the May 22, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2019
Approve the minutes from the June 13, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2019
Approve the minutes from the June 17, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2019
Approve the minutes from the June 17, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer the issue to the Ordinance Committee
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer the issue to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer the issue to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
Made a substitute motion to refer the issue to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He made a substitute motion to refer the issue to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. Councilor DiFazio suggested they should be sure of what they want an ordinance to do. It should be referred to the Environmental Committee first. Councilor Harrington suggested there are sufficient cities and towns that have adopted a policy and it would not be too difficult to research the acceptable language. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Hackett)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 092
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 092 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 092-National Grid/Verizon Pole Relocation-Laudervale Road- action under 2-9(b) A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 092 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Abutters were notified on August 23, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 092-National Grid/Verizon Pole Relocation-Laudervale Road- action under 2-9(b)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 092 (National Grid/Verizon Pole Relocation-Laudervale Road- action under 2-9(b))
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 092 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 092 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
Consider measure 19 092 under 2-9(b), same night action (National Grid/Verizon Pole Relocation-Laudervale Road- action under 2-9(b))
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 092 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 092 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Approve measure 19 092 (National Grid/Verizon Pole Relocation-Laudervale Road- action under 2-9(b))
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 092; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid/Verizon a location for and permission to install intermediate Pole 0-50 in order to raise telecommunication wires, in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Plan No. 28388664 Dated 5/22/19 The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 092; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid/Verizon a location for and permission to install intermediate Pole 0-50 in order to raise telecommunication wires, in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Plan No. 28388664 Dated 5/22/19 The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 093-National Grid/Verizon Utility Application-Pole Installations-Broad and Franklin
Open the public hearing on measure 19 093 (National Grid/Verizon Utility Application-Pole Installations-Broad and Franklin)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 093 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 093-National Grid/Verizon Utility Application-Pole Installations-Broad and Franklin Streets-Tufts Library- action under 2-9(b) A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 093 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Abutters were notified on August 23, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 093 (National Grid/Verizon Utility Application-Pole Installations-Broad and Franklin)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 093 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 093 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Consider measure 19 093 under 2-9(b), same night action (National Grid/Verizon Utility Application-Pole Installations-Broad and Franklin)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 093 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 093 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Approve measure 19 093 (National Grid/Verizon Utility Application-Pole Installations-Broad and Franklin)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 093; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid a location for and permission to install 4 new poles in order to remove 4 poles from the front of the new Tufts in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Plan No. 26225389 Dated 5/9/19 The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 093; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid a location for and permission to install 4 new poles in order to remove 4 poles from the front of the new Tufts in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Plan No. 26225389 Dated 5/9/19 The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 094-National Grid Gas Main Replacements-Summer Street (Walnut to Roseen)-action
Open the public hearing on measure 19 094 (National Grid Gas Main Replacements-Summer Street (Walnut to Roseen)-action)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 094 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 094-National Grid Gas Main Replacements-Summer Street (Walnut to Roseen)-action under 2-9(B) A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 094 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Abutters were notified on August 23, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 094 (National Grid Gas Main Replacements-Summer Street (Walnut to Roseen)-action)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 094 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 094 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Consider measure 19 094 under 2-9(b), same night action (National Grid Gas Main Replacements-Summer Street (Walnut to Roseen)-action)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 094 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 094 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Approve measure 19 094 (National Grid Gas Main Replacements-Summer Street (Walnut to Roseen)-action)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 094; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid a location for and permission to install and maintain approximately 800 feet more of less of 8 inch, 60#, gas main in Summer St., Weymouth from existing 8 inch 60# gas main in Walnut Ave. southerly to Roseen Ave. as part of the Summer St. main replacement project : Plan No. WO1236050 Dated 7/26/19 The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 094; that the Town of Weymouth grant National Grid a location for and permission to install and maintain approximately 800 feet more of less of 8 inch, 60#, gas main in Summer St., Weymouth from existing 8 inch 60# gas main in Walnut Ave. southerly to Roseen Ave. as part of the Summer St. main replacement project : Plan No. WO1236050 Dated 7/26/19 The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Vice President Mathews suggested the Council send correspondence to the DPW to explain the particular circumstances of the Bergs' property and he asked Ms. Kelleher to get in touch with Mr. Berg. Solicitor Callanan noted that it is National Grid's obligation to bring the property back to the same condition as prior to work being done and it doesn't need to be a condition of the petition. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Old Business Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 19 096 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“OLD BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 19 096-Acceptance of G.L. C. 60, §2 - Collection; Payment Over; Returns; Abatement Solicitor Callanan requested on behalf of Mayor Hedlund, that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, move to accept the provisions of G.L. Chapter 60, §2, which allows the Town, through its Collector of Taxes and Assessor, to abate any committed, unpaid taxes in amounts not to exceed $25.00. A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 096 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 097-Traffic Regulation- Bus Stop, Summer Street/Harland Road
Refer measure 19 097 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulation- Bus Stop, Summer Street/Harland Road)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 097 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 097 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 098- Legal Department - Unpaid Bills FY19
Refer measure 19 098 to the Budget/Management Committee (Legal Department - Unpaid Bills FY19)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 098 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 099- Appointment to Construction Steering Committee- George Berg
Refer measure 19 099 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Construction Steering Committee- George Berg)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 099- Appointment to Construction Steering Committee- George Berg Solicitor Callanan requested on behalf of Mayor Hedlund, that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint George Berg of 74 Summer Street to the Construction Steering Committee for a three-year term that will expire on June 30, 2022. A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 100- Appointment to Board of Assessors (Alternate)- Denice Alexander
Refer measure 19 100 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Board of Assessors (Alternate)- Denice Alexander)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 100- Appointment to Board of Assessors (Alternate)- Denice Alexander Solicitor Callanan requested on behalf of Mayor Hedlund, that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Denice Alexander of 30 Manatee Road to the Board of Assessors (Alternate) for a three-year term that will expire on June 30, 2022. A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 100 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 101-Appointment to Youth Coalition-Kathryn Howard
Refer measure 19 101 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to Youth Coalition-Kathryn Howard)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 101-Appointment to Youth Coalition-Kathryn Howard Solicitor Callanan requested on behalf of Mayor Hedlund, that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Kathryn Howard of 103 Rustic Drive to the Youth Coalition for a three-year term that will expire on June 30, 2020. A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 102-Appointment to Scholarship Committee-Caitlin McInnes
Refer measure 19 101 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 102-Appointment to Scholarship Committee-Caitlin McInnes Solicitor Callanan requested on behalf of Mayor Hedlund, that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Caitlin McInnes to the Scholarship Committee for a three-year term that will expire on June 30, 2022. A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 101 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Councilor Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019. At 8:17 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Councilor Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
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