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April 20, 2021
23 recorded votes, 6 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
Absent: Brian Dwyer
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the March 8, 2021 Special Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 8, 2021 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Pascale Burga and Kenneth DiFazio, who were present; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2021 Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 8, 2021 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: 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)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 21 028
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 028 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 21 028-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Replacement of Windows at Pope Towers A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 028 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. This was advertised on April 9, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 028-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Replacement of Windows at Pope
Close the public hearing on measure 21 028 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Replacement of Windows at Pope)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 028 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Pascale Burga and Kenneth DiFazio, who were present; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 028 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: 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)
21 051-Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and Reconstruction
Open the public hearing on measure 21 051 (Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and Reconstruction)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 051 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 051 (Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and Reconstruction)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 051 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 051 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga- Yes, Councilor DiFazio- 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)
21 052-Amend Measure 20 072- (Adams Middle School Renovation as Part of the New
Close the public hearing on measure 21 051
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 051 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 051 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Harrington)
21 054-Water Retained Earnings-Libbey Park Replacement Well Implementation
Open the public hearing on measure 21 054 (Water Retained Earnings-Libbey Park Replacement Well Implementation)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 054 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“21 054-Water Retained Earnings-Libbey Park Replacement Well Implementation A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 054 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 054 (Water Retained Earnings-Libbey Park Replacement Well Implementation)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 054 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Pascale Burga and Kenneth DiFazio, who were present; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 054 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: 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)
21 055-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Preservation of the First Church
Open the public hearing on measure 21 055 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Preservation of the First Church)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 055 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Yes: Hackett, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Pascale Burga and Kenneth DiFazio, who were present; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“21 055-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Preservation of the First Church A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 055 and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: 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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 055 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Preservation of the First Church)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 055 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 055 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 079-Charter Review Committee Report-Council President Arthur Mathews
Refer measure 21 079 to the Ordinance Committee (Charter Review Committee Report-Council President Arthur Mathews)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 079 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 079 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 056- Authorization to Expend CDBG & HOME Funds FY 2021-2022
Refer measure 21 to the Budget/Management Committee (Authorization to Expend CDBG & HOME Funds FY 2021-2022)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 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 21 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 057- Legal Department Line Item Transfer / Supplement Appropriation Request
Refer measure 21 to the Budget/Management Committee (Legal Department Line Item Transfer / Supplement Appropriation Request)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
The roll call lists Brian Dwyer, but the minutes do not show this councilor as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
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)
21 058-Reserve Fund Transfer- 53rd Payroll
Refer measure 21 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer- 53rd Payroll)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measure 21 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 21 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 059-Reappointment Recreation Commission-Mark Kilban
Adopt the reappointment list, as amended, for measures 21 059-through 21 061 adopt the reappointment list, as amended
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to adopt the reappointment list, as amended, for measures 21 059-through 21 061 adopt the reappointment list, as amended and seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 078- Transfer to Facilities and Fields Enterprise Fund
Refer measures 21 062 through 21 078, inclusive, to the Budget/Management Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measures 21 062 through 21 078, inclusive, to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer measures 21 062 through 21 078, inclusive, to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 028-Funding the Replacement of Windows at Pope Towers
Approve measure 21 028 (Funding the Replacement of Windows at Pope Towers)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 028; that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $150,000 from the Community Preservation Housing Fund for the replacement of 54 windows at Pope Towers as approved by the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
The roll call lists Brian Dwyer, but the minutes do not show this councilor as present for this vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on April 20, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 028; that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $150,000 from the Community Preservation Housing Fund for the replacement of 54 windows at Pope Towers as approved by the Community Preservation Committee. The motion 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)
21 050-Appointment Planning Board-Carston Snow Eikelberg
Approve measure 21 050 (Appointment Planning Board-Carston Snow Eikelberg)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 050; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, appoint Carston Snow-Eikelberg of 19 Blossom Lane to the Planning Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of George Berg. Vice President Molisse thanked Mr. Berg for his years of service. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 050; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, appoint Carston Snow-Eikelberg of 19 Blossom Lane to the Planning Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of George Berg. Vice President Molisse thanked Mr. Berg for his years of service. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 051-Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and Reconstruction
Approve measure 21051 (Borrowing Authorization for Road and Sidewalk Repairs and Reconstruction)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21051; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $4,000,000 to pay costs associated with repairing and reconstructing Town roads and sidewalks, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L.c.44,§7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary of convenient to carry out this project. Any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L.c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 052-Amend Measure 20 072 (Adams MS Renovation as Part of the New Chapman MS
Approve measure 21 052 (Amend Measure 20 072 (Adams MS Renovation as Part of the New Chapman MS)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 052; that the Town of Weymouth amend Measure 20 072: Strike the amount of $3,000,000 and replace it with the amount of $4,525,000, so the amended paragraph reads: "Ordered, that the sum of $4,525,000 is appropriated to pay costs associated with renovation and furnishing of the Abigail Adams Middle School including but not limited to, the school building, any existing or new ancillary buildings, garages, workshops, and any infrastructure or related site-work necessary to complete the associated project, located at 89 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants aid or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project." The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 054-Water Retained Earnings-Libbey Park Replacement Well Implementation
Approve measure 21 054 (Water Retained Earnings-Libbey Park Replacement Well Implementation)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 054; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $350,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Libbey park Replacement Well Implementation. This is item #60 in the FY22-26 Capital Improvements Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on April 20, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 054; that the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $350,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Libbey park Replacement Well Implementation. This is item #60 in the FY22-26 Capital Improvements Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 055-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Preservation of the First Church
Approve measure 21 055 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for the Preservation of the First Church)
Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 055; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $178,738 from the Community Preservation Historic Resources Fund and $254,262 from the Community Preservation Unreserved Fund, for a total of $$433,000, for historic architectural services for the restoration and preservation of the exterior of First Church as approved by the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on April 20, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 055; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $178,738 from the Community Preservation Historic Resources Fund and $254,262 from the Community Preservation Unreserved Fund, for a total of $$433,000, for historic architectural services for the restoration and preservation of the exterior of First Church as approved by the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council will be Monday, May 3, 2021. At 9:22 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Harrington)
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