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November 16, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Brian Dwyer
Absent: Jane Hackett
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the March 7, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Minutes of the Town Council Executive Session Meeting of March 7, 2016 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Harrington)
Release the minutes from the March 7, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to release the minutes from the March 7, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to release the minutes from the March 7, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Harrington)
Approve the minutes from the April 14, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Town Council Executive Session Meeting of April 14, 2016 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Harrington)
Release the minutes from the April 14, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to release the minutes from the April 14, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to release the minutes from the April 14, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Harrington)
Approve the minutes from the May 2, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Town Council Executive Session Meeting of May 2, 2016 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Harrington)
Release the minutes from the May 2, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to release the minutes from the May 2, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
The roll call lists Jane Hackett, but the minutes do not show this councilor as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to release the minutes from the May 2, 2016 Town Council Executive Session Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 20 112
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 112 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 20 112-Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 112 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was published on November 6, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
20 112-Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification
Close the public hearing on 20 112 (Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on 20 112 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on 20 112 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
20 116- Appointment to the Planning Board- Ben Faust
Refer measure 20 116 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Planning Board- Ben Faust)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 116 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 116 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
20 112-Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification
Approve measure 20 112 (Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Classification)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 112; that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.45 for commercial, industrial, and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2021. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 112; that the Town of Weymouth approve a Classification Tax Rate Shift of 1.45 for commercial, industrial, and personal property taxes with no residential exemption for fiscal year 2021. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Kiely)
20 115-Authorization to Accept Fiscal Year 20-21 HUD Grant CDBG COVID-19
Approve measure 20 115 (Authorization to Accept Fiscal Year 20-21 HUD Grant CDBG COVID-19)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 115; That the Town of Weymouth accepts the newest Fiscal Year 2020-2021 HUD Grant of Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds (CDBG-CV3) in the amount of $487,367. These funds are provided to the Town by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development under the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" (CARES Act) and must be used for preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Town received the first CDBG-CV grant ($419, 319) under the CARES Act on April 2, 2020 and the corresponding budget measure was approved by the Town Council on July 1, 2020 as Order Number 20 096. This newest CDBG-CV grant will be used as follows: Emergency housing assistance (rent/mortgage assistance) $200,000 Emergency fuel assistance $100,000 Public services $187,367 Depending on the volume of applications and amount of funds requested in one or more of the three categories, funds may be decreased in one or more categories and increased in one or more of the others. The Director of Planning and Community Development, having received the approval of the Mayor, be permitted to expend said grants in their entirety as described on the attached list. The motion was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Harrington)
20 117-Town Council Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 120-64.7.1
Refer 20 117 to the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee (Town Council Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 120-64.7.1)
A motion was made by Councilor Haugh to refer 20 117 to the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Haugh to refer 20 117 to the Planning Board and Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Haugh, second: Burga)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020. At 8:38 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Heffernan)
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