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November 12, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: This meeting included a joint public hearing with the Planning Board; the Planning Board's own votes are not shown.
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 October 17, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the October 17, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019
Approve the minutes from the October 21, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019
Approve the minutes from the October 21, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 108
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 108 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 108 Gas Main Installation-Pond Street A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 108 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Abutters were notified on November 4, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 108 Gas Main Installation-Pond Street
Close the public hearing on measure 19 108 (Gas Main Installation-Pond Street)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 108 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 108 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Consider measure 19 108 under 2-9 b, (same night action) (Gas Main Installation-Pond Street)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 108 under 2-9 b, (same night action), and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider measure 19 108 under 2-9 b, (same night action), and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)
Approve measure 19 108 (Gas Main Installation-Pond Street)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 108 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 108 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)
19 109-Amendment to Zoning Ordinances-Billboard Relocation Overlay District-Citizen
Open the public hearing on measure 19 109 (Amendment to Zoning Ordinances-Billboard Relocation Overlay District-Citizen)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 109 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 109-Amendment to Zoning Ordinances-Billboard Relocation Overlay District-Citizen Petition Joint with Planning Board A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 109 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was advertised on October 25 and November 1, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 109 (Amendment to Zoning Ordinances-Billboard Relocation Overlay District-Citizen)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 109 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 109 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 110-Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure
Refer measure 19 110 to the Budget/Management Committee (Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 110 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 110 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 111-Safety Zone (20 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street
Refer measure 19 111 to the Ordinance Committee (Safety Zone (20 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 111 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 111 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 112-Traffic Regulation - Bus Stops, New Bus Route 226
Refer measure 19 112 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulation - Bus Stops, New Bus Route 226)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 112 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 112 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Village Currently Under Review For Edison And Hyde Streets
Consider action under 2-9(b), (same night action)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to consider action 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 action under 2-9(b), (same night action) and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Adopt the resolution in opposition
A motion was made by Councilor Kiely to adopt the resolution in opposition and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Incident currently under review by DEP October 3, 2019 Cutting down of tree on private property owned by Potter Family 49 Narragansett Ave.: Ryder hired tree work company to cut trees on Hyde St. and Edison Sts.; the company gained authorization from Ken Ryder to cut a tree on the Edison St. private way easement owned by Potter Family November 10, 2019 Working during unpermitted construction hours 660 Broad Street: Ryder had a small crew laying bricks in the front building of the Broad St. property on Sunday morning outside of permitted construction hours for the project There is a complete history of violations with this builder, and he urged his fellow councilors to support the motion as well as to submit individual rebuttal letters on behalf of the council to Mass Housing before this Friday. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Kiely, second: Molisse)
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 has been scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2019. At 10:29 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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