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March 9, 2020
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Michael Molisse
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the February 11, 2020 Economic Development Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2020 Economic Development Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2020 A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2020 Economic Development Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Haugh)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2019
Approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020, Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020, Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020, Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Haugh)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020
Approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020 A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 20 013
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 013 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 20 013- Traffic Regulations-Chauncy Street A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 013 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Haugh)
20 013- Traffic Regulations-Chauncy Street
Close the public hearing on measure 20 013 (Traffic Regulations-Chauncy Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to close the public hearing on measure 20 013 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.It was noted that this is still in the Ordinance Committee, and it will be deliberated at future meeting based upon the comments and feedback received here.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to close the public hearing on measure 20 013 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.It was noted that this is still in the Ordinance Committee, and it will be deliberated at future meeting based upon the comments and feedback received here. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
20 015- Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation-Summer Street/Adorn Street/Autumn
Open the public hearing on measure 20 015 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation-Summer Street/Adorn Street/Autumn)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 015 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. 164 abutters were notified on February 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“20 015- Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation-Summer Street/Adorn Street/Autumn Lane A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 015 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. 164 abutters were notified on February 28, 2020. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Close the public hearing on measure 20 015 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation-Summer Street/Adorn Street/Autumn)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to close the public hearing on measure 20 015 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to close the public hearing on measure 20 015 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Consider measure 20 015 under 2-9(b), Same Night Action (Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation-Summer Street/Adorn Street/Autumn)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to consider measure 20 015 under 2-9(b), Same Night Action and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to consider measure 20 015 under 2-9(b), Same Night Action and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Approve measure 20 015 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation-Summer Street/Adorn Street/Autumn)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 015; that the Town of Weymouth consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Weymouth and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same: To install and maintain approximately 2050 feet more or less of 4 inch gas main in Summer Street, Weymouth, from existing 4 inch gas main at house #363 southerly to the intersection of Autumn Lane, approximately 1175 feet more or less of 2 inch gas main in Autumn Lane from the new gas main in Summer Street to the end of main near house #61 Autumn Lane, approximately 1755 feet more or less of 2 inch gas main in Belmont Street from the new gas main in Summer Street southeasterly then northeasterly to the end of main at house #116 Belmont Street and approximately 790 feet more of less of 2 inch gas main in Adorn Street from the intersection of Belmont Street near house #8 Adorn Street southeasterly to the intersection of Belmont Street in front of #103 Belmont Street as part of the Summer Street main replacement project. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
20 017- Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation/Replacement-North Street/Shaw Street
Open the public hearing on measure 20 017 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation/Replacement-North Street/Shaw Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 017 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. 33 Abutters were notified on February 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“20 017- Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation/Replacement-North Street/Shaw Street A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 017 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. 33 Abutters were notified on February 28, 2020. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Continue the public hearing on measure 20 017 to Monday March 16, 2020 (Utility Petition-NGRID-Gas Installation/Replacement-North Street/Shaw Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to continue the public hearing on measure 20 017 to Monday March 16, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to continue the public hearing on measure 20 017 to Monday March 16, 2020 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
20 025- Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Main Installation-Third Street
Open the public hearing on measure 20 025 (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Main Installation-Third Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 025 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“20 025- Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Main Installation-Third Street A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to open the public hearing on measure 20 025 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. Abutters were notified on February 28, 2020. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Close the public hearing on measure 20 025 (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Main Installation-Third Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to close the public hearing on measure 20 025 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to close the public hearing on measure 20 025 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Consider measure 20 025 under 2-9(b) same night action (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Main Installation-Third Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to consider measure 20 025 under 2-9(b) same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to consider measure 20 025 under 2-9(b) same night action, and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Approve measure 20 025 (Utility Petition-NGRID Gas Main Installation-Third Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 025 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett; that the Town of Weymouth consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Weymouth and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same: To install and maintain approximately 25 feet more or less of 4 inch gas main in Third Street Weymouth, from existing 4 inch gas main at house #17 southwesterly to house #21 in order to provide a gas service to #21 Third Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 025 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett; that the Town of Weymouth consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes, highways and places of the Town of Weymouth and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said mains and/or accomplish the objects of said Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same: To install and maintain approximately 25 feet more or less of 4 inch gas main in Third Street Weymouth, from existing 4 inch gas main at house #17 southwesterly to house #21 in order to provide a gas service to #21 Third Street. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
20 026 Traffic Regulations Filomena Street
Refer measure 20 026 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations Filomena Street)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer measure 20 026 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer measure 20 026 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
20 036- Authorization to Expend CDBG & HOME Funds FY2020-2021
Refer measure 20 036 to the Budget/Management Committee (Authorization to Expend CDBG & HOME Funds FY2020-2021)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer measure 20 036 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer measure 20 036 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Refer Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 President Mathews reported that the council received the CIP for fiscal years 21-25. A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to refer Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Councilor DiFazio 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, March 16, 2019. At 8:49 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Councilor DiFazio to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
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