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December 21, 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, Brian Dwyer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the November 10, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Minutes of the Ordinance Committee Meeting of November 10, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. 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: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of November 16, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. 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: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 16, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. 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: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the December 1, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 1, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Ordinance Committee Meeting of December 1, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 1, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. 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: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 20 114
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on 20 114 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 20 114-Traffic Regulations Regarding Access to Sacred Heart School A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on 20 114 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on December 11, 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
20 114-Traffic Regulations Regarding Access to Sacred Heart School
Close the public hearing on 20 114 (Traffic Regulations Regarding Access to Sacred Heart School)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on 20 114 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on 20 114 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 120-Reserve Fund Transfer - COVID Testing Expenses
Refer measure 20 120 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer - COVID Testing Expenses)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 120 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 20 120 to the Budget/Management Committee 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 118-Appointment/Contract of Town Auditor for 2021
Approve measure 20 118 (Appointment/Contract of Town Auditor for 2021)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 20 118; that the town of Weymouth, in accordance with Section 2-8(a) of the town charter, appoint Richard Swanson of 53 Clough Road, Dedham MA for appointment as the Internal Auditor, for a term to expire on December 31, 2021. The current terms expires on December 31, 2020. This is a contract with no benefits, and a copy of the contract was provided to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 117-Town Council Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 120-64.7.1
Approve 20 117, as amended (Town Council Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 120-64.7.1)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to approve 20 117, as amended; that the Town of Weymouth amend Section 120-64.7.1 as follows: Add a new section F. to the Billboard Relocation Overlay District as follows: "A moratorium shall be in effect for the duration of one year regarding all electronic billboard issuances of new permits. This moratorium may be lifted only if Cove Outdoor, LLC, or its successor, fulfills all obligations included in the 'Remediation Agreement for Neighborhoods Near the 611 Pleasant Street Digital Billboard' dated December 18, 2019." This one-year moratorium would be in effect one year from the date it is adopted by the Town Council. This will allow the Planning Director to amend the guidelines, as outlined in this ordinance and should include installation of light blocking technology, limitations on both height and size of boards, hours of operation, content of advertisement; and any actions which would mitigate the effects of electronic billboards on the residents in the affected neighborhoods." The motion was seconded by Vice President Molisse and a discussion followed.
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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Revert back to ANNOUNCEMENTS
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to revert back to ANNOUNCEMENTS and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to revert back to ANNOUNCEMENTS 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“At 8:31 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
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