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October 21, 2019
16 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Michael Smart, Ed Harrington
During the meeting:
- Maureen Kiely stepped away from the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the September 26, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 26, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 26, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019
Approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019
Approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019
Approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 097
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 097 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio, continued from October 7, 2019.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 097-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Summer Street / Harland Road- continued from October 7, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 097 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio, continued from October 7, 2019. This was advertised on September 27, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 097-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Summer Street / Harland Road- continued from
Close the public hearing on measure 19 097 (Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Summer Street / Harland Road- continued from)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 097 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 097 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 105- CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge
Open the public hearing on measure 19 105 (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 105 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 105- CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 105 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was advertised on October 1, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 105 (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 105 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 105 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
19 104-Director of Municipal Finance Appointment-James Malary
Approve measure 19 104 (Director of Municipal Finance Appointment-James Malary)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 104; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint James Malary to the position of Director of Municipal Finance. The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 104; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint James Malary to the position of Director of Municipal Finance. The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 105- CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge
Approve measure 19 105 (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $182,341 from the Unreserved Fund Balance account for the design, permitting and construction of a bridge over the Herring Run to Lovell Field; and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on October 21, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $182,341 from the Unreserved Fund Balance account for the design, permitting and construction of a bridge over the Herring Run to Lovell Field; and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Councilor Hackett thanked the administration for this proposed solution to the parking issue and for securing the lot two years ago. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
New Business
Consider the measure under 2-9(b), same night action
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider the measure under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 19 106-Town Clerk-Call of Town General Election A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider the measure under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 106-Town Clerk-Call of Town General Election
Approve measure 19 106 (Town Clerk-Call of Town General Election)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 106 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio; In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the Town General Election to vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 106 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio; In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the Town General Election to vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 107-Rezone Request for the Historic Mill District
Refer measure 19 107 to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board (Rezone Request for the Historic Mill District)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer measure 19 107 to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
The minutes name Kenneth DiFazio as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown. Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer measure 19 107 to the Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Councilor Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019. At 8:18 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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