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August 30, 2021
14 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: This meeting included a joint public hearing with the Planning Board; the Planning Board's own votes are not shown.
Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Brian Dwyer
Absent: Jane Hackett
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Bundle and approve the minutes from the May 12, 2021, May 19, May 26, June 14, June 21 Budget/Management Committee meetings, the May 19 Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting, the May 20...
Vice President Molisse made a motion to bundle and approve the minutes from the May 12, 2021, May 19, May 26, June 14, June 21 Budget/Management Committee meetings, the May 19 Public Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting, the May 20 Ordinance Committee Meeting, the June 21 Town Council Meeting, the June 23 Economic Development Committee Meeting, the June 28 Special Town Council Meeting and the Ordinance Committee Meeting of July 27, and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
Yes: Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio and Brian Dwyer, who were present; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken: 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: Burga)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 21 107
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 107 and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 21 107- Proposed Amendments to the Town's Commercial Corridor Overlay Zoning Ordinance- Joint with the Planning Board A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 107 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. This was advertised on August 11, 18 and 25. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Burga)
21 104- Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth
Open the public hearing on measure 21 104 (Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 104 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
From the minutes
“21 104- Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 104 and was seconded by Councilor Harrington. This was advertised on August 20, 2021 A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 104 (Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 104 and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 104 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Burga)
21 105 Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson
Open the public hearing on measure 21 105 (Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 105 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 105 Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson Square A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 105 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on August 20, 2021 A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 105 (Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 105 and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 105 and was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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: Heffernan)
21 106-Traffic Regulations for Ledgebrook Road-Merrymount Area
Open the public hearing on measure 21 106 (Traffic Regulations for Ledgebrook Road-Merrymount Area)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 106 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“21 106-Traffic Regulations for Ledgebrook Road-Merrymount Area A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 21 106 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on August 20, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-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)
Close the public hearing on measure 21 106 (Traffic Regulations for Ledgebrook Road-Merrymount Area)
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 106 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Marc Cronin, 121 Rustic Dr Agree with turn restriction in morning - something needs to be done to address the evening traffic One-way restriction on Tamarack A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 21 106 and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Haugh)
21 013-Municipal Fiber Broadband Master Plan
Approve measure 21 013 (Municipal Fiber Broadband Master Plan)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 013; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $25,000 from the Reserve Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the completion of a Broadband Master Plan to investigate a municipal fiber network. NOTE: The amount of this reserve fund transfer will spend down FY21 reserve funds, however, the subsequent FY22 reserve fund will be partially funded with FY21 Free Cash, which is expected and includes the unappropriated $10 million received via the Host Community Agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, resulting in no net change in the FY21 and FY22 reserve balances from this expenditure. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 013; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $25,000 from the Reserve Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the completion of a Broadband Master Plan to investigate a municipal fiber network. NOTE: The amount of this reserve fund transfer will spend down FY21 reserve funds, however, the subsequent FY22 reserve fund will be partially funded with FY21 Free Cash, which is expected and includes the unappropriated $10 million received via the Host Community Agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, resulting in no net change in the FY21 and FY22 reserve balances from this expenditure. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 104- Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth
Approve measure 21 104 (Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 104; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $30,000 from the Stabilization Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with conceptual design services for Beals Park This is item #99 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on August 2, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 104; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $30,000 from the Stabilization Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with conceptual design services for Beals Park This is item #99 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
21 105-Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson
Approve measure 21 105 (Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Open Space and Trails Account to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the conceptual design services for Iron Hill Park in Jackson Square. This is item #101 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on August 2, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Open Space and Trails Account to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the conceptual design services for Iron Hill Park in Jackson Square. This is item #101 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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)
21 010-Review of Measure 17 127-Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Overlay
Withdraw measure 21 010 (Review of Measure 17 127-Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Overlay)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to withdraw measure 21 010. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to withdraw measure 21 010. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Kiely)
New Business
Refer the matter to the Public Parks & Recreation Committee
A motion was made by Vice President Molisse to refer the matter to the Public Parks & Recreation Committee, and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, 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 Parks & Recreation Committee, and was seconded by Councilor Burga. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-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: Burga)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for September 7, 2021. At 10:30 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 Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
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