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January 4, 2021
13 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 December 7, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2020 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 7, 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020
Approve the minutes from the December 7, 2020 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 7, 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the December 9, 2020 Town Council Environmental Committee and the School Committee Emergency Planning Subcommittee Joint meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2020 Town Council Environmental Committee and the School Committee Emergency Planning Subcommittee Joint meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Environmental Committee and the School Committee Emergency Planning Subcommittee Joint Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2020 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2020 Town Council Environmental Committee and the School Committee Emergency Planning Subcommittee Joint 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2020
Approve the minutes from the December 17, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2020 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 17, 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 20 119
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 119 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 20 119-The Purchase of a New Fire Engine and New Ladder Truck A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 20 119 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was published on December 24, 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
20 119-The Purchase of a New Fire Engine and New Ladder Truck
Close the public hearing on measure 20 119 (The Purchase of a New Fire Engine and New Ladder Truck)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 20 119 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 20 119 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
20 100-Citizen Petition-Request to Change Zoning Ordinance Section 120-64.7.1 Billboard
Reconsider measure 20 100 (Citizen Petition-Request to Change Zoning Ordinance Section 120-64.7.1 Billboard)
A motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to reconsider measure 20 100 and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
21 001- Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure- 65 Greenvale Avenue
Refer measure 21 001 to the Budget/Management Committee (Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure- 65 Greenvale Avenue)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure 21 001 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure 21 001 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
21 002-Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, 33 Bridle Path
Refer measure 21 002 to the Budget/Management Committee (Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, 33 Bridle Path)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure 21 002 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure 21 002 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 Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
20 120-Reserve Fund Transfer- COVID Testing Expenses
Approve measure 20 120 (Reserve Fund Transfer- COVID Testing Expenses)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 120; That the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $238,000.00 from the FY21 Reserve Fund (02121008-578103) to the Asset Management Department, Miscellaneous Expenditures line item (11904405 578103), for the purpose of funding expenses related to COVID-19 testing. Councilor Hackett 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
20 119-The Purchase of a New Fire Engine and New Ladder Truck
Approve measure 20 119 (The Purchase of a New Fire Engine and New Ladder Truck)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 119; that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,778,906 from the Stabilization Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of a new (2020) fire engine and a new (2020) ladder truck. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held and closed on January 4, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 20 119; that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,778,906 from the Stabilization Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of a new (2020) fire engine and a new (2020) ladder truck. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. Vice President Molisse noted he is very happy to see this move forward. This is much needed equipment. Councilor Kiely noted that with an aging fleet, it is a great thing. Councilor DiFazio added that he is especially happy to hear negotiations are ongoing that might result in the reopening of Station 2. 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
20 114-Traffic Regulations Regarding Access to Sacred Heart School
Approve measure 20 114 (Traffic Regulations Regarding Access to Sacred Heart School)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to approve measure 20 114; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, §22, and the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Section 13-103 (b) and Section 13-104 (a) authorize the placement of signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: Parking Restricted Street Side Location Regulation Type Commercial Street Southeast Between points 175' northeast of Washington Street and 310' northeast of Washington Street No Parking 7:00 to 9:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Except Holidays Blocking Driveway Prohibited Address Direction of Traffic 70 Washington Street Southbound And cause the above regulations to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, Attachment 1- Appendix A under Schedule III, Parking Restricted, and Schedule VIII, Blocking Driveway Prohibited. 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 9:00 PM; there being no further business; Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the 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, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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