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January 19, 2021
11 recorded votes, 4 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 Town Council Meeting, as amended
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2020 Town Council Meeting, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Minutes of the Meeting of December 7, 2010 Town Council Meeting, as amended A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2020 Town Council Meeting, as amended, 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)
Approve the minutes from the November 24, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 24, 2020 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Meeting of the November 24, 2020 Ordinance Committee Meeting A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the November 24, 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 December 21, 2020 Budget/Management Committee Meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2020 Budget/Management Committee Meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting of December 21, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 21, 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 December 21, 2020 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2020 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of December 21, 2020 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2020 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, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
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Override the Mayor's veto of measure 20 117
Councilor DiFazio, based on what he has heard so far, made a motion to override the Mayor's veto of measure 20 117. [...] Vice President Molisse seconded the motion.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseAbstained: HarringtonThe minutes give the result as "Motion passes 10-1 with one abstention"; the roll call lists Ed Harrington as abstaining and everyone else yes. Councilor Harrington's substitute motion to put the matter off was not seconded, and the vote was on the original 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-Abstain, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Council Vice President Molisse- Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. Motion passes 10-1.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Communications From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 21 005 to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 005 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 21 005- Reserve Fund Transfer-Fire Department Needs On behalf of the Mayor, Finance Director James Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer $36,180 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Reserve Fund to Fire Department Line items for the purpose of funding costs associated with the following needs of the Weymouth Fire Department: Replacing three (3) HVAC units at Station 5 $25,300 Additional Apparatus for new fire engine and ladder $10,880 A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 005 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, Council Vice President Molisse-Yes, Council President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 001-Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-65 Greenvale Avenue
Approve 21 001 (Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-65 Greenvale Avenue)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve 21 001; that the Mayor of the Town of Weymouth is authorized, in accordance with Chapter 60, §77C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Informational Guideline Releases No. 02-206, to accept a deed in lieu of tax foreclosure for the following property currently in Tax Title: Owner's Name Map-Block-Lot Assessed Value Taxes Due EEK Realty Trust, Karlyn Yngve, Trstee, Holly Cicetone, Trstee, Sandra Gustafson and Kenneth Erickson 25-331-9 $13,100.00 $4,908.08 ($1.1988 per diem) Upon acceptance of the Deed by the Town, Council approves to transfer the care, custody, and control of the land to the Conservation Commission in accordance with Chapter 40, §8C. 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)
21 002-Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-65 Greenvale Avenue
Approve measure 21 002 (Acceptance of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-65 Greenvale Avenue)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 002; that the Mayor of the Town of Weymouth is authorized, in accordance with Chapter 60, §77C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Informational Guideline Releases No. 02-206, to accept a deed in lieu of tax foreclosure for the following property currently in Tax Title: Owner's Name Map-Block-Lot Assessed Value Taxes Due Joseph Mariano and Helen M. Mariano 34-426-10 $4,500.00 $5,244.69 Upon acceptance of the Deed by the Town, Council approves to transfer the care, custody, and control of the land to the Conservation Commission in accordance with Chapter 40, §8C. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 002; that the Mayor of the Town of Weymouth is authorized, in accordance with Chapter 60, §77C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Informational Guideline Releases No. 02-206, to accept a deed in lieu of tax foreclosure for the following property currently in Tax Title: Owner's Name Map-Block-Lot Assessed Value Taxes Due Joseph Mariano and Helen M. Mariano 34-426-10 $4,500.00 $5,244.69 Upon acceptance of the Deed by the Town, Council approves to transfer the care, custody, and control of the land to the Conservation Commission in accordance with Chapter 40, §8C. The motion 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,.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 004- Reappointment of Assistant Town Clerk-Lee Hultin
Refer 21 004 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reappointment of Assistant Town Clerk-Lee Hultin)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer 21 004 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Her current term expires on February 22, 2021. A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer 21 004 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,.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Refer the matter to the Public Safety Committee (Reappointment of Assistant Town Clerk-Lee Hultin)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer the matter to the Public Safety Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, MolisseThe minutes list this roll call but do not write down the result. The roll call does not list Arthur Mathews, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer the matter to the Public Safety 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,.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2021. At 9:58 PM; there being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. 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)
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