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February 3, 2020
11 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, Maureen Kiely
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Table the minutes of the January 21, 2020 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to table the minutes of the January 21, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to table the minutes of the January 21, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
19 114-Utility Application for New Pole, P3 Madison Street. Originally held 12/2/19,
Open the public hearing on measure 19 114 (Utility Application for New Pole, P3 Madison Street. Originally held 12/2/19,)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Originally held 12/2/19, continued to 12/16/19, continued to 1/21/20 and continued to 2/3/20 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. Abutters were notified on November 15, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 114 (Utility Application for New Pole, P3 Madison Street. Originally held 12/2/19,)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 114 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Vote measure 19 114 under 2-9 (b) (Utility Application for New Pole, P3 Madison Street. Originally held 12/2/19,)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to vote measure 19 114 under 2-9 (b), motion seconded by Councilor Hackett and
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to vote measure 19 114 under 2-9 (b), motion seconded by Councilor Hackett and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve measure 19 114 (Utility Application for New Pole, P3 Madison Street. Originally held 12/2/19,)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 19 114; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said company may deem necessary, in the following public way or ways: P3 Madison St. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 19 114; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said company may deem necessary, in the following public way or ways: P3 Madison St. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 20 010, as amended, to the Budget/ Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 010, as amended, to the Budget/ Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“This The changed include the last line, the premium sentence and the reference to General Laws." A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 010, as amended, to the Budget/ Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. Councilor Hackett asked for clarification; didn't they vote to accept this section of the statute previously? The solicitor responded that that is his understanding, but as the language was not included in the original measure as a precaution it was added here. They have accepted the statute that allows this. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
19 107-Rezoning Request for the Historic Mill District
Approve the measure (Rezoning Request for the Historic Mill District)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the measure; that the Town amend the Town of Weymouth Ordinances in the following manner: Section 1. Chapter 120 of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances is hereby amended by adding the following new article: Section 120-25.24 - Purpose and Intent The Historic Mill Overlay District (HMOD) is recognized as a special location and a place to be protected as a community resource because it represents an important part of the Town's heritage and because its unusual character creates an identity for Weymouth today. The HMOD ordinance is established first and foremost to promote preservation or a historic resource - the George E. Keith Company Shoe Mill at 44 Wharf Street (parcel ID 19-172-25) - through adaptive re-use and to encourage the transformation of industrial/commercial uses to residential uses. It encourages: A. Adaptive reuse and site redevelopment for residential uses that are economically viable B. Allow redevelopment for multi-family residential uses which are sensitive to the surrounding established uses C. Opportunities for affordable housing D. Opportunities for additional public access to Osprey Overlook Park and connections to the Back River Trail E. Connections to the commuter rail station Section 120-25.25 - Applicability The HMOD includes the Industrial (I-2) zoning district bounded by Wharf Street and East Street as well as one R-1 property on East Street. This zoning district is shown on the map entitled "Historic...
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett and UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
20 014-Town Council Rules and Regulations 2020-2022- Vice President Michael Molisse
Refer measure 20 014 to the Rules Committee (Town Council Rules and Regulations 2020-2022- Vice President Michael Molisse)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 014 to the Rules Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 014 to the Rules Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. President Mathews asked the Councilors to submit any suggestions for committee consideration to the Town Council office. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Consider action on the matter under 2-9(b) (Town Council Rules and Regulations 2020-2022- Vice President Michael Molisse)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider action on the matter under 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Sincerely, Arthur Mathews Town Council President cc: Robert Luongo, Director of Planning and Community Development A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider action on the matter under 2-9(b) and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve sending the letter (Town Council Rules and Regulations 2020-2022- Vice President Michael Molisse)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve sending the letter and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve sending the letter and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“At 7:57 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
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