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December 16, 2019
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Jane Hackett arrived at 7:34 PM, before the first vote.
Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Maureen Kiely, Jane Hackett
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jane Hackett arrived after the meeting began (at 7:34 PM).
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting, as amended
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2019
Approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2019
Approve the minutes from the November 18, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Resident And Community Comment
Draft a letter to MassDEP
A motion was made by Councilor Haugh to draft a letter to MassDEP and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Haugh to draft a letter to MassDEP and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. President Smart thanked everyone working on behalf of prevention of the compressor station. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Haugh, second: Mathews)
Public Hearings
Reopen the public hearing on measure 19 114
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to reopen the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 114-Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street, continued from December 2, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to reopen the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Abutters were notified on November 22, 2019. This was continued from December 2, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 114-Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street, continued from
Continue the public hearing on 19 114 to January 21, 2020 (Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street, continued from)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on 19 114 to January 21, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on 19 114 to January 21, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Vice President Mathews noted that a resident, Mr. Sharp, was present at the prior meeting and had questions for National Grid, but no one was present then to respond. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Continue the public hearing on measure 19 114 to January 21 (Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street, continued from)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on measure 19 114 to January 21, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to continue the public hearing on measure 19 114 to January 21, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 116-Purchase of a New Fire Engine
Open the public hearing on measure 19 116 (Purchase of a New Fire Engine)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 116 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 116-Purchase of a New Fire Engine A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 116 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was advertised on December 6, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 116 (Purchase of a New Fire Engine)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 116 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 116 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 117-Utility Petition -NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Relocation-Stetson Street
Open the public hearing on measure 19 117 (Utility Petition -NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Relocation-Stetson Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 117 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 117-Utility Petition -NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Relocation-Stetson Street A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 117 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Abutters were notified on December 5, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 117 (Utility Petition -NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Relocation-Stetson Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 117 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 117 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Consider measure 19 117 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Utility Petition -NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Relocation-Stetson Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 117 under 2- 9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 117 under 2- 9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve measure 19 117 (Utility Petition -NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Relocation-Stetson Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 117; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID/VERIZON permission for the relocation of poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including anchors, guys and other such necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways: P7 Stetson Street Relocating JO P7 Stetson St to be located 60ft. NW of P1 Stetson St. Pole relocation is required due to the removal of overhead lines in front of Tufts Library. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 117; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID/VERIZON permission for the relocation of poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including anchors, guys and other such necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways: P7 Stetson Street Relocating JO P7 Stetson St to be located 60ft. NW of P1 Stetson St. Pole relocation is required due to the removal of overhead lines in front of Tufts Library. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 118-Utility Petition-NGRID-Conduit Installation-Washington/Weston Street
Open the public hearing on measure 19 118 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Conduit Installation-Washington/Weston Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 118 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 118-Utility Petition-NGRID-Conduit Installation-Washington/Weston Street A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 118 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Abutters were notified on December 5, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 118 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Conduit Installation-Washington/Weston Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 118 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 118 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Consider measure 19 118 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Utility Petition-NGRID-Conduit Installation-Washington/Weston Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 118 under 2- 9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 118 under 2- 9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve measure 19 118 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Conduit Installation-Washington/Weston Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 118; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID permission to locate manholes, wires, and ducts, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along the following public way: Weston St. Install 2-4" conduits from stub at Washington St 420ft. W on Weston St. to property at 143-145 Washington St. New conduit will be required to serve new building. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 118; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID permission to locate manholes, wires, and ducts, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along the following public way: Weston St. Install 2-4" conduits from stub at Washington St 420ft. W on Weston St. to property at 143-145 Washington St. New conduit will be required to serve new building. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 119-Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street
Open the public hearing on measure 19 119 (Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 119 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“19 119-Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on measure 19 119 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Abutters were notified on December 5, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 119 (Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 119 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on measure 19 119 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Consider measure 19 119 under 2- 9(b), same night action (Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 119 under 2- 9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 19 119 under 2- 9(b), same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve measure 19 119 (Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 119; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID/VERIZON, each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, permission to locate and erect in said locations poles, wires and fixtures thereto attached, along and across the following public way or ways: Washington St. Install new P13-1 26ft. SW of P13. New pole required to provide electric service to new building @ 143-145 Washington St. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but 10 councilors were present for this vote (Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Rebecca Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse and Michael Smart). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 119; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID/VERIZON, each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, permission to locate and erect in said locations poles, wires and fixtures thereto attached, along and across the following public way or ways: Washington St. Install new P13-1 26ft. SW of P13. New pole required to provide electric service to new building @ 143-145 Washington St. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. 9/0.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
19 115-Appointment/Contract of Town Auditor
Approve measure 19 115 (Appointment/Contract of Town Auditor)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 115; 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. 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 19 115; 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. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 116-Purchase of a New Fire Engine
Approve measure 19 115
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 115; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $120,000 from account 12320007-585001 (Measure 19-063 Fire Engine Lease) and $546,345 from Free Cash for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purpose of a new fire engine for the Weymouth Fire Department. This was identified as item #26 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. This new engine would replace a 1994E- ONE Typhoon (Engine 2). The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on December 16, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 115; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $120,000 from account 12320007-585001 (Measure 19-063 Fire Engine Lease) and $546,345 from Free Cash for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purpose of a new fire engine for the Weymouth Fire Department. This was identified as item #26 on the FY2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan. This new engine would replace a 1994E- ONE Typhoon (Engine 2). The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
19 111-Safety Zone (20 Mile per hour speed limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street
Approve measure 19 111 (Safety Zone (20 Mile per hour speed limit) on a Portion of Pleasant Street)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 19 111; on behalf of Mayor Hedlund that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and Chapter 90, §18B, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-104(a), authorize the placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Safety Zone, Speed Limit 20 Miles per Hour Street Location Pleasant Street Between Torrey Street and a point 270 feet southwest of Chauncey Street And cause the above restriction to be listed in the Town of Weymouth code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1 - Appendix A under Schedule V, Safety Zones. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on December 2, 2019. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 19 111; on behalf of Mayor Hedlund that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and Chapter 90, §18B, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-104(a), authorize the placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Safety Zone, Speed Limit 20 Miles per Hour Street Location Pleasant Street Between Torrey Street and a point 270 feet southwest of Chauncey Street And cause the above restriction to be listed in the Town of Weymouth code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1 - Appendix A under Schedule V, Safety Zones. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
19 112-Traffic Regulations-Bus Stops, New Bus Route 226
Approve measure 19 112 (Traffic Regulations-Bus Stops, New Bus Route 226)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 19 112; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13- 106(a), authorize placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement and parking as follows: Bus Stop Street Side Location Columbian Street Southwest Between points 55 feet and 155 feet southeast of Burton Terrace Washington Street Southwest Between points opposite Prospect Street and 55 feet to the northwest Washington Street Southwest Between points 120 feet and 170 feet southeast of Richmond Street and cause the above restriction to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulation Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1, Appendix A under Schedule VII, Bus Stops. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on December 2, 2019. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 19 112; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13- 106(a), authorize placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement and parking as follows: Bus Stop Street Side Location Columbian Street Southwest Between points 55 feet and 155 feet southeast of Burton Terrace Washington Street Southwest Between points opposite Prospect Street and 55 feet to the northwest Washington Street Southwest Between points 120 feet and 170 feet southeast of Richmond Street and cause the above restriction to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulation Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1, Appendix A under Schedule VII, Bus Stops. The motion was seconded by Vice President Mathews. President Smart thanked the committee and Councilor Kiely for representing her district. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, 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, January 6, 2020. At 8:53 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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