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December 2, 2019
15 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Fred Happel was absent. Jane Hackett arrived at 8:46 PM; she is not shown as voting before then.
Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Maureen Kiely, Jane Hackett
Absent: Fred Happel
During the meeting:
- Jane Hackett arrived after the meeting began (at 8:46 PM).
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 113
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 113-Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was advertised on November 22, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 113-Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification
Close the public hearing on measure 19 113 (Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 113 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 111-Safety Zone (20 mile per hour speed limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street
Open the public hearing on measure 19 111 (Safety Zone (20 mile per hour speed limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“19 111-Safety Zone (20 mile per hour speed limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was advertised on November 22, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 111 (Safety Zone (20 mile per hour speed limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 111 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 112-Traffic Regulations-Bus Stops, new Bus Route 226
Open the public hearing on measure 19 112 (Traffic Regulations-Bus Stops, new Bus Route 226)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“19 112-Traffic Regulations-Bus Stops, new Bus Route 226 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was advertised on November 22, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 112 (Traffic Regulations-Bus Stops, new Bus Route 226)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 114-Utility Petition- Pole Relocation for Madison Street
Open the public hearing on measure 19 114 (Utility Petition- Pole Relocation for Madison Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“19 114-Utility Petition- Pole Relocation for Madison Street A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Abutters were notified on November 25, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Continue the public hearing on measure 19 114 to December 21, 2019 (Utility Petition- Pole Relocation for Madison Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on measure 19 114 to December 21, 2019 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on measure 19 114 to December 21, 2019 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 116-Purchase of a New Fire Engine
Refer measure 19 116 to the Budget/Management Committee (Purchase of a New Fire Engine)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 116 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 19 116 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Mr. Langill noted for President Smart that the funds from the original measure 19 063 were not expended and are therefore available for the current measure.) UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 109-Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Billboard Relocation Overlay District- Citizen
Deny the amendment (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Billboard Relocation Overlay District- Citizen)
Motion was made by councilor DiFazio to deny the amendment and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes give the count (7-1) and name Michael Molisse (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 9 councilors present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by councilor DiFazio to deny the amendment and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. President Smart stated that a yes vote supports the action recommended by the Ordinance Committee. Motion passed by a 7-1 vote. (Councilor Molisse- NO).” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
Draft a letter to the Attorney General (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Billboard Relocation Overlay District- Citizen)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to draft a letter to the Attorney General and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
Yes: DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, Molisse, SmartNo: Hackett
From the minutes
“Any individual councilor could request this. Vote passed 8-1; (Councilor Hackett- No).” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
19 110-Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure
Approve measure 19 110 (Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 110; that the Mayor of the Town of Weymouth is authorized, in accordance with Chapter 60, §77c of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the MA Department of Revenue I.R.G. No. 02-206, to accept a deed in lieu of tax foreclosure for the following properties currently in Tax Title: Owner's Name Map-Block-Lot Assessed Value Taxes Due South Shore Holdings Ltd. 42-497-035 $222,300.00 $62,165.45 South Shore Holdings Ltd. 42-497-047 $35,900.00 $11,622.45 Further, that the Council approves of the town deeding Parcel No. 42-497-047, 0 Jordan Drive, for conservation purposes for the preservation and protection of a public water drinking supply (with scrivener error corrected) and Parcel No. 42-497-035, 0 Jordan Drive for general town purposes, as it is an unbuildable lot. President Smart commended the CFO on follow up to getting all of the taxes collected from the bank. 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 19 110; that the Mayor of the Town of Weymouth is authorized, in accordance with Chapter 60, §77c of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the MA Department of Revenue I.R.G. No. 02-206, to accept a deed in lieu of tax foreclosure for the following properties currently in Tax Title: Owner's Name Map-Block-Lot Assessed Value Taxes Due South Shore Holdings Ltd. 42-497-035 $222,300.00 $62,165.45 South Shore Holdings Ltd. 42-497-047 $35,900.00 $11,622.45 Further, that the Council approves of the town deeding Parcel No. 42-497-047, 0 Jordan Drive, for conservation purposes for the preservation and protection of a public water drinking supply (with scrivener error corrected) and Parcel No. 42-497-035, 0 Jordan Drive for general town purposes, as it is an unbuildable lot. President Smart commended the CFO on follow up to getting all of the taxes collected from the bank. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 113-Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification
Approve measure 19 113 (Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 113; that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.45 for commercial, industrial, and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2020. The motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 113; that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.45 for commercial, industrial, and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2020. The motion was seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
New Business
Refer measure 19 115 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 115 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 19 115-Appointment/ Contract of Town Auditor- Council President Michael Smart President Smart requested that the council consider extending the contract of the Town Auditor for an additional year; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with 2-8(a) of the Town Charter, appoint Richard Swanson of 53 Clough Rd. Dedham as the Internal Auditor for a term to expire on December 31, 2020. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 19 115 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, 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 16, 2019. At 9:45 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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