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May 18, 2020
20 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
Announcements
Approve the minutes from the April 8, 2020 Rules Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2020 Rules Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Heffernan recognized the WHS Class of 2020 holding graduation on June 6, 2020. MINUTES Minutes of the Rules Committee Meeting, April 8, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2020 Rules Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the April 13, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting, April 13, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve the minutes from the April 13, 2020 Special Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2020 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of April 13, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2020 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve the minutes from the April 22, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Ordinance Committee Meeting, April 22, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve the minutes from the April 23, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the District Six Councilor Search Committee Meeting of April 23, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2020 District Six Councilor Search Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve the minutes from the April 27, 2020 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of April 27, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 20 075
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on 20 075 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. 79 abutters were notified on May 4, 2020.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 20 075-National Grid-Gas Main Installation-Pearl Street A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on 20 075 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. 79 abutters were notified on May 4, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 075-National Grid-Gas Main Installation-Pearl Street
Close the public hearing on 20 075 (National Grid-Gas Main Installation-Pearl Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on 20 075 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on 20 075 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve 20 075 (National Grid-Gas Main Installation-Pearl Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve 20 075; 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 Company, and the digging up and opening the ground to lay of place same: Install and maintain approximately 4200 feet more or less of 12-inch gas main in Pearl Street, Weymouth from 15 Norton Street to 291 North Street to 7 Neck Street to 153 Neck Street to 27 Green Street to 14 Green Street, all of which to replace and abandon the existing gas mains as part of a replacement project. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Adopt the reappointment list on measures 20 076 through 20 087
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adopt the reappointment list on measures 20 076 through 20 087 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 037- FY 2019 Audited Financial Statements & Management Letter
The Town Council adopt the report of the FY 2019 Audited Financial Statements & Management Letter
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse that the Town Council adopt the report of the FY 2019 Audited Financial Statements & Management Letter. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse that the Town Council adopt the report of the FY 2019 Audited Financial Statements & Management Letter. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 021-CPA Funding Request for acquisition of Land for Affordable Housing
Approve measure 20 021 (CPA Funding Request for acquisition of Land for Affordable Housing)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 021; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $200,000 for the acquisition of 13 acres of land for affordable housing as described in the request put forward by the Town Solicitor, from the Fund Balance Reserve for Community Housing Account. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“20 021-CPA Funding Request for acquisition of Land for Affordable Housing This measure was referred to the Budget/Management Committee on February 18, 2020. A public hearing was conducted on May 4, 2020. The committee deliberated on May 18, 2020. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 021; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $200,000 for the acquisition of 13 acres of land for affordable housing as described in the request put forward by the Town Solicitor, from the Fund Balance Reserve for Community Housing Account. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 023-Purchase, Foreclosure and Acceptance of 13 Acres of Land, 420 Washington
Approve measure 20 023 (Purchase, Foreclosure and Acceptance of 13 Acres of Land, 420 Washington)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 023; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby consents and authorizes the Mayor to (i) accept assignment of an existing mortgage on 12 acres of vacant land behind 420 Washington Street, parcels 25-328-4, -10, -11 and -12 from Van Gogh Corporation, a Delaware corporation; (ii) then, foreclose on the newly assigned mortgage; and (iii) then, accept the 13 acres of property for affordable housing purposes. Further, the Mayor or his designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete these transactions upon such terms as the Mayor considers proper. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 024-Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,
Approve measure 20 024 (Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 024; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby consents and authorizes the Mayor to (i) take by eminent domain 13 acres of vacant land behind 420 Washington Street, parcels 25-328-4, -10, -11 and -12, for affordable housing purposes and; (ii) then, grant an affordable housing restriction on said parcels of land that meets the requirements of G.L. c.44B, § 12 and c.184, § 31-33. Further, that the Mayor, or his designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete these transactions upon such terms as the Mayor considers proper. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Accept the report of the District Six Search Committee (Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,)
A Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to accept the report of the District Six Search Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to accept the report of the District Six Search Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Accept the procedure for selecting a candidate (Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,)
A motion was made by Council Vice President Molisse to accept the procedure for selecting a candidate and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Council Vice President Molisse to accept the procedure for selecting a candidate and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Close the comment /question period of the process (Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the comment /question period of the process and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the comment /question period of the process and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Open the nominations for District 6 Councilor (Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the nominations for District 6 Councilor and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the nominations for District 6 Councilor and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Nominate Brian Dwyer for the District 6 seat (Taking and Restricting for Affordable Housing Purposes, 13 Acres of Land,)
Nominate Brian Dwyer for the District 6 seat and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Hackett- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Kiely, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor.
From the minutes
“The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2020. At 9:00 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse)
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