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January 21, 2020
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Smart
Absent: Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Approve the minutes from the November 25, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Town Council Committee Appointments for 2020-2022 -President Arthur Mathews President Mathews read the following committee assignments into the record for 2020- 2022 Budget/Management Public Parks and Recreation Chair-Michael Molisse Chair-Jane Hackett Vice Chair-Jane Hackett Vice Chair-Michael Molisse Pascale Burga Pascale Burga Maureen Kiely Ed Harrington Christopher Heffernan Kenneth DiFazio Ordinance Rules Chair-Kenneth DiFazio Chair-Pascale Burga Vice Chair-Michael Smart Vice Chair-Kenneth DiFazio Arthur Mathews Jane Hackett Rebecca Haugh Michael Molisse Christopher Heffernan Arthur Mathews Economic Development Senior Citizens Chair-Ed Harrington Chair-Maureen Kiely Vice Chair-Christopher Heffernan Vice Chair-Pascale Burga Kenneth DiFazio Michael Molisse Rebecca Haugh Rebecca Haugh Fred Happel Fred Happel Public Safety Education Chair- Fred Happel Chair- Rebecca Haugh Vice Chair-Maureen Kiely Vice Chair-Jane Hackett Pascale Burga Christopher Heffernan Ed Harrington Fred Happel Michael Smart Michael Molisse Public Works Environmental Chair-Michael Smart Chair-Rebecca Haugh Vice Chair-Ed Harrington Vice Chair- Ed Harrington Jane Hackett Ken DiFazio Christopher Heffernan Fred Happel Arthur Mathews Christopher Heffernan Mental Health & Substance Abuse Long Range Planning Chair-Chris Heffernan Chair-Ed Harrington Vice Chair- Fred Happel Vice Chair-Fred Happel Maureen Kiely Kenneth DiFazio Michael Molisse Rebecca Haugh Michael Smart Michael Smart Community Preservation Committee-Ed Harrington Memorial Committee-Michael Molisse Energy Advisory Committee-Ed Harrington Medical Marijuana Dispensary Review Committee-Christopher Heffernan Emery Advisory Committee-Kenneth DiFazio School Building Committee-Michael Molisse Columbian Square Traffic Advisory Committee-Michael Smart Library Construction Committee-Maureen Kiely Chapman Educational Visionary Team-Jane Hackett, Rebecca Haugh Pilot Advisory Committee-Michael Smart MINUTES Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019
Approve the minutes from the December 2, 2019 Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 2, 2019 Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 2, 2019 Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019
Approve the minutes from the December 2, 2019 Town Council Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 2, 2019 Town Council Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 2, 2019 Town Council Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Approve the minutes from the December 9, 2019 Ordinance Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2019 Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of December 9, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2019 Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2019
Approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2019
Approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 Town Council Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 Town Council Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2019 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2019 Town Council Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2020
Approve the minutes from the Town Council Meeting of January 6, 2020
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the Town Council Meeting of January 6, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the Town Council Meeting of January 6, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Public Hearings
Reopen the public hearing on measure 19 114
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to reopen the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 114-Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street, held December 2, 2019, continued to December 16, 2019 to January 21, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to reopen the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Smart. Abutters were notified on November 15, 2019. This was continued from December 2, 2019 and again until December 16, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
19 114-Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street,
Continue the public hearing on 19 114 to February 3, 2020 (Utility Petition- NGRID Pole Relocation- Madison Street,)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to continue the public hearing on 19 114 to February 3, 2020, and was seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to continue the public hearing on 19 114 to February 3, 2020, and was seconded by Councilor Smart. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 002- Reserve Fund Transfer for Copiers
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer for Copiers)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 003- Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 004- Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Field and Park Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 005- Free Cash for New Tufts Library Collection
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for New Tufts Library Collection)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 006- Free Cash for New Tufts Library Playground
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for New Tufts Library Playground)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 007- Free Cash for Matching Funds for Columbian Square Grant
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Matching Funds for Columbian Square Grant)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 008- Free Cash Transfer for Electric Vehicles
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash Transfer for Electric Vehicles)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 009- Free Cash for Road and Sidewalk Improvements
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Free Cash for Road and Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 010-Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 011- Borrowing for Cost Associated with Replacing the Ralph Talbot Primary
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Borrowing for Cost Associated with Replacing the Ralph Talbot Primary)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“This measure requires a legal notice, public hearing, and 2/3 vote of all members of the Council, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 1. Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 012-Reserve Fund Transfer-Funding of Measure 18 126
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer-Funding of Measure 18 126)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“20 012-Reserve Fund Transfer-Funding of Measure 18 126 That the Town of Weymouth transfer $30,875 from the general fund reserve to the following line items: $14,750.00 to the Town Council Salaries Account 11114110-510001 $15,000.00 to the Mayor Office Salaries Account 11214115-510001 $625.00 to the Municipal Finance Assessment Salaries Account 11754163-510001 $1875.00 to the Planning Department Salaries Account 11334135-510001 $9000.00 to the School Committee Stipend Account 12001110-510170 $625.00 to the Health Department Salaries Account 15104105-510001 For the purpose of funding the amended annual salary of various elected and appointed officials-- as approved on June 4, 2019, via Measure 18 126. Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 013-Traffic Regulations for Chauncy Street
Referral to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations for Chauncy Street)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Ordinance Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Ordinance Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Smart. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
New Business
Consideration under 2-9(b), same night action
Vice President Molisse motioned for consideration under 2-9(b), same night action, motion seconded by Councilor Smart and
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS 20 001-Town Clerk-Call of the Presidential Primary Election -action requested under 2-9(b) -Vice President Michael Molisse Vice President Molisse motioned for consideration under 2-9(b), same night action, motion seconded by Councilor Smart and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
20 001-Town Clerk-Call of the Presidential Primary Election
Vote on measure 20 001 - Town Clerk-Call of the Presidential Primary Election
Vice President Molisse motioned on behalf of the Commonwealth, that the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary Election to vote on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilor Smart and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned on behalf of the Commonwealth, that the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary Election to vote on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilor Smart and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Smart)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2020. At 8:16 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
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