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February 7, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Council Minutes
Take item 11, MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS out of order
Vice President Molisse motioned to take item 11, MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take item 11, MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Reconsider and approve measure 22 007, as amended (appoint Debbie Courteau to the Cultural Council, term corrected to June 30, 2024)
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve Measure 22 007, as amended; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Debbie Courteau of 201 Lake Street to the Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
The minutes record two motions (to reconsider the January 31, 2022 vote, and to approve the measure as amended) followed by one "Unanimously voted."
From the minutes
“MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Reconsideration of Measure Number 22 007-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Debbie Courteau- Term Corrected to Expire on June 30, 2024-Reconsideration of Vote Taken at January 31, 2022 Special Town Council Meeting Vice President Molisse motioned to reconsider the vote taken on Measure 22 007 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. The dates of the term of office were incorrect in the original measure voted at the Special Town Council meeting on January 31, 2022. Vice President Molisse motioned to approve Measure 22 007, as amended; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint Debbie Courteau of 201 Lake Street to the Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the January 3, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 22 001
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 001 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 001-Citizens Petition- Request to Change Zoning Ordinances-Section 120-64.7.1- Billboard Relocation Overlay District Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 001 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on January 14, and 21, 2022. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 001-Citizens Petition- Request to Change Zoning Ordinances-Section 120-64.7.1-
Close the public hearing on measure 22 001 (Citizens Petition- Request to Change Zoning Ordinances-Section 120-64.7.1-)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 001 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“When the Mayor asks for his legal advice, he will give it, Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 001 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Communications And Reports From The Mayor, Town Officers And Town Boards
Refer measure 22 013 to the Budget/Management Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 013 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, TOWN OFFICERS AND TOWN BOARDS 22 013-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary, Director of Municipal Finance, requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $40,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account for conceptual design services for Iron Hill Park as approved by the Community Preservation Committee Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 013 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 014- Reserve Fund Transfer - Engineering Services
Refer measure 22 014 to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund Transfer - Engineering Services)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 014 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“22 014- Reserve Fund Transfer - Engineering Services On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary, Director of Municipal Finance, requested that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $10,5000 from the FY22 Reserve Fund to the Planning Department, Other Professional Services line item, for the purpose of funding costs associated with procuring engineering services related to slope stabilization efforts adjacent to Regatta Road in North Weymouth Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 014 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 015- Parking Restriction - Vicinity of 12 Columbian Street
Refer measure 22 015 to the Ordinance Committee (Parking Restriction - Vicinity of 12 Columbian Street)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 015 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 015 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 8:40 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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