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August 10, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Brian Dwyer
Absent: Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the July 13, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the July 13, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the July 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 Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020
Approve the minutes from the July 13, 2020 Special Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the July 13, 2020 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the July 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 Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2020
Approve the minutes from the July 14, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Resident And Community Comment
Refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee to act in the capacity of oversight for all billboard activities
A motion was made by Councilor Harrington to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee to act in the capacity of oversight for all billboard activities and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Harrington to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee to act in the capacity of oversight for all billboard activities and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. Councilor Heffernan noted the Council has been dealing with this issue for nearly a year, and many meetings were held before the pandemic. Now that they are revisiting, he would like to take a deeper dive into Mr. Delaney's questions for clarity for the constituents, and transparency towards a positive resolution. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Heffernan)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 20 088
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 088 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 20 088- Traffic Regulations- Speed Limit- A Portion of Street A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 088 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. This was advertised on July 31, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)
20 088- Traffic Regulations- Speed Limit- A Portion of Street
Close the public hearing on measure 20 088 (Traffic Regulations- Speed Limit- A Portion of Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 20 088 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 20 088 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 098-Call of the State Primary-Action Requested Under 2-9 (b)
Consider measure 20 098 under 2-9(b), same night action (Call of the State Primary-Action Requested Under 2-9 (b))
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measure 20 098 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“That in the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the state primary election to vote on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to consider measure 20 098 under 2-9(b), same night action and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Approve measure 20 098 (Call of the State Primary-Action Requested Under 2-9 (b))
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 098; that in the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the state primary election to vote on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Councilor Hackett seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 098; that in the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in the state primary election to vote on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Councilor Hackett seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 099-Amendment to the Appropriation Amount Necessary for Replacing the Ralph
Refer measure 20 099 to the Budget/Management Committee (Amendment to the Appropriation Amount Necessary for Replacing the Ralph)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 099 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
20 089-Proposed Miscellaneous Amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance / Garages
Approve measure 20 089 (Proposed Miscellaneous Amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance / Garages)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 089; that the Town of Weymouth, through Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends the Town of Weymouth Ordinances in the following manner: Section 1. Section 120-12 (A) of the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance, which regulates accessory structures within the R-1 District, is hereby amended by striking out that subsection and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:- A. Garage space for storage of not more than three automobiles. o Maximum height shall be determined as below: 1. On any lot containing 25,000 square feet or more, a garage may be built to the height of the primary structure provided that is constructed on a permanent foundation, is of wood construction, and meets all other dimensional requirements of this bylaw. 2. On any lot less than 25,000 square feet, the maximum height of a detached garage shall be one and a half stories and a maximum of 21 feet at the highest point provided that is constructed on a permanent foundation, is of wood construction and meets all other dimensional requirements of this bylaw. Section 2. Section 120-13 (B) of the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by striking out that subsection and inserting in place thereof the following subsection to provide the ability to construct a prefabricated, as further restricted above, by Special Permit:- B. Garages. 1. Garage space for storage of more than three automobiles; 2. Garage structure that...
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
20 090-Proposed Miscellaneous Amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance /
Approve measure 20 090 (Proposed Miscellaneous Amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance /)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 090; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends the Town of Weymouth Ordinances in the following manner: Section 1. Section 120-25.17 (B) of the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance, regulating setbacks within the Commercial Corridor Overlay District, is hereby amended by adding after the first sentence in the first paragraph of that subsection, entitled "Setbacks," the following new sentence:- To the greatest extent practicable, parking for the commercial use will be provided at the front of the building with parking for the residential component concentrated behind the building. Section 2. section 120-25.17 (B) (1) of the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by striking out that subsection and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:- 1. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the authority to approve the front setback based on the goals articulated above and subject to the review of the Weymouth Fire Department, Planning Department, and Traffic Engineer. Further, when the front setback will be used for parking, a minimum of 70 feet will be provided to allow for a minimum five (5) foot landscape are along the frontage, a row of parking, and a travel aisle. Vice President Molisse seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
20 091-Proposed Miscellaneous Amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance / Correction
Approve measure 20 091 (Proposed Miscellaneous Amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance / Correction)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 091; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends the Town of Weymouth Ordinances in the following manner: Section 1. The first paragraph of Order 16 015 of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the words "Parcel E: 2.93 acres of Southfield Open Space" and "Parcel G: 0.08 Acres of Southfield Open Space" inserting in place thereof the following phrase:- Town of Weymouth Atlas Parcels: Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 155 Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 158 Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 159 Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 160 Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 161 Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 162 Sheet 54 - Block 597 - Lot 163 This corrects a clerical error that occurred subsequent to the White Street Rezoning decision of 2016. Section 2. Section three of Order 18 002 of the Town of Weymouth Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out the words "120.106.2" and "120.106.3" and inserting in place thereof the following text:- "120.106.3" and "120.106.4," respectively. This corrects the inadvertent duplication of Section numbers provided in the 2018 Measure. Vice President Molisse seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
20 093-Proposed Miscellaneous amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance /
Approve measure 20 093 (Proposed Miscellaneous amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance /)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve measure 20 093; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends the Town of Weymouth Ordinances in the following manner: Section 1. Attachment 1 of section 120 of the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended, in the row for "R-s" district and the column for "Minimum Lot Area," by inserting at the end of the text the following new phrase:- "to a maximum of three (3) total units." This is to provide clarification to the Table of District Regulations and to better align with the text of the existing R-2 ordinance. Section 2. Attachment 1 of section 120 of the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended, in the row for "POS" district and the column for "Maximum Height." By striking out the work "less" and inserting in place thereof the following text:-"greater" Vice President Molisse seconded the motion.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call lists Jane Hackett as absent.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-absent, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. 9-0 (Councilor Hackett's connection was interrupted.).” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call lists Jane Hackett as absent.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2020. At 8:53 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-absent, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)
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