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June 28, 2021
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely
Absent: Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Brian Dwyer
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Burga. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Burga)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021
Favorable action on the Annual Town Meeting minutes of May 24, 2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Annual Town Meeting minutes of May 24, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Annual Town Meeting minutes of May 24, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2021
Favorable action on the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10,2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10,2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10,2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021
Favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021
Favorable action on the Town Council Meeting minutes of June 7, 2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Town Council Meeting minutes of June 7, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Town Council Meeting minutes of June 7, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
Favorable action on the Special Town Council Meeting minutes of June 14, 2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Special Town Council Meeting minutes of June 14, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Special Town Council Meeting minutes of June 14, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021
Favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021
Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021 Vice Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing at 7:41 PM on measure 21 102
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing at 7:41 PM on measure 21 102 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:35 21102-State Revolving Fund Loan Authorization and Appropriation-Storm Water Management A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing at 7:41 PM on measure 21 102 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 102- State Revolving Fund Loan Authorization and Appropriation-Storm Water Management
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 21 102- State Revolving Fund Loan Authorization and Appropriation-Storm Water Management. The motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 21 102- State Revolving Fund Loan Authorization and Appropriation-Storm Water Management. The motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
21 103-Line Item Transfers-action requested under 2-9(b)
Action under 2-9(b) (Line Item Transfers-action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Molisse motioned for action under 2-9(b), motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for action under 2-9(b), motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
Favorable action on measure 21 103 (Line Item Transfers-action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 103, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 103, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 104-Conceptual Design Services-Beal's Park, North Weymouth
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Conceptual Design Services-Beal's Park, North Weymouth)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Burga. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Burga)
21 105-Transfer of funds for Conceptual design Services for Iron Hill Park-Jackson Square
Referral to the Budget/Management Committee (Transfer of funds for Conceptual design Services for Iron Hill Park-Jackson Square)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral to the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 106- Traffic Regulations Ledgebrook Road - Merrymount Road Area
Referral of measure 21 106 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations Ledgebrook Road - Merrymount Road Area)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral of measure 21 106 to the Ordinance Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral of measure 21 106 to the Ordinance Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
21 107- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning
Referral of measure 21 107 to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board (Proposed Amendments to the Town's Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning)
Vice President Molisse motioned for referral of measure 21 107 to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board, motion seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for referral of measure 21 107 to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board, motion seconded by Councilor Harrington. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 098-Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Joseph Bronske
Favorable action on measure 21 098 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Community Events Committee-Joseph Bronske)
Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 098 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 098 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilors Haugh and Harrington voiced their support of this appointment. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 099-Appointment to the Board of Elder Services-Ashly Eikelberg
Favorable action on 21 099 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee
Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on 21 099 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on 21 099 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. Councilor Kiely thanked him for his desire to help the senior community and noted Mr. Eikelberg's valuable background. Councilor Burga has spoken with Mr. Eikelberg and believes he is a great fit for this appointment. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 100-Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals-Carsten Snow-Eikelberg
Favorable action on measure 21 100 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals-Carsten Snow-Eikelberg)
Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 100 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 100 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 101-Appointment to the Planning Board-Robert Christian
Favorable action on measure 21 101 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Planning Board-Robert Christian)
Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 101 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Chair Molisse motioned for favorable action on measure 21 101 on behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, motion seconded by Councilor Kiely. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 102-State Revolving Fund Loan Authorization and Appropriation-Storm Water
Favorable action on measure 21 102 as follows: Ordered: that $591,000 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the cost of services for compliance with the Town's General Permit for Discharges...
Motioned for favorable action on measure 21 102 as follows: Ordered: that $591,000 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the cost of services for compliance with the Town's General Permit for Discharges from the Municipal Separate Stormwater System including, without limitation, all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow $591,000 and issue bonds or notes thereof under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and/or Chapter 29C of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations for the City unless the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C; that the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust established pursuant to Chapter 29C; and in connection therewith to enter into a financing agreement and/or a security agreement with the Trust and otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Mayor is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the Department of Environmental...
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)
21 095-Approval of a Conservation Restriction on Three Parcels of Land Located
Favorable action as follows: That the Town Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from Arbor Weymouth...
Chair Harrington motioned for favorable action as follows: That the Town Council, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, approve the Conservation Restriction granted from Arbor Weymouth Residential Holdings LLC to the Town of Weymouth, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, in the public interest on approximately 19.0 acres of land containing: the entirety of parcels identified on the Town Atlas as Block 469, Lots 21, 22, and 23; the parcel identified on the Town Atlas as Block 467, Lot 2, with the exception of an approximately 1.1-acre stormwater management area; a portion of the parcel identified in the own Atlas as Block 467, Lot 3; and a portion of the parcel identified in the Town Atlas as Block 469, Lot 2, and with said Conservation Restriction identified by reference number 16492, assigned by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services and as shown on the plan titled "Conservation Restriction Plan, Burkhall Street, Weymouth, MA" prepared by Cavanaro Consulting, dated 10/26/2018, signed and stamped by Deana Boumitri, PLS. Councilor Heffernan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Heffernan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Heffernan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 PM; there being no further business, Councilor Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. Council President Mathews announced that the Council received several measures this evening from administration that are time sensitive, many of which require public hearings. He therefore plans on holding one or two special meetings over the summer. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
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