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February 22, 2022
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Fred Happel, Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the January 31, 2022 Budget/Management Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2022 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Abbott.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2022 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Abbott. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Abbott)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2022
Approve the minutes from the January 31, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022
Approve the minutes from the February 7, 2022 Ordinance Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2022 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2022 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022
Approve the minutes from the February 7, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Shanahan)
Resident And Community Comment Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 22 004
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 004 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY COMMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 004- Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 004 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was published on February 11, 2022. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
22 004- Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime
Close the public hearing on measure 22 004 (Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 004 and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 004 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 005- Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund
Open the public hearing on measure 22 005 (Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 005 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“22 005- Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 005 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was published on February 11, 2022. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure 22 005 (Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 005 and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 005 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 013-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron
Open the public hearing on measure 22 013 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron)
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 013 and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“22 013-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 013 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. This was published on February 11, 2022. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Close the public hearing on measure 22 013 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron)
Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 013 and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to close the public hearing on measure 22 013 and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Acceptance Plan Camelot Way, South Weymouth
Refer measure 22 016 to the Public Works Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 016 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 016 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 017- Street Acceptance - Cardinal Circle
Refer measure 22 017 to the Public Works Committee (Street Acceptance - Cardinal Circle)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 017 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 017 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Acceptance Plan, Meeting House Lane, Weymouth
Refer measure 22 018 to the Public Works Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 018 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 018 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Acceptance Plan, Mill River Drive South Weymouth
Refer measure 22 019 to the Public Works Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 019 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 019 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 020- Street Acceptance - Tilden Circle
Refer measure 22 020 to the Public Works Committee (Street Acceptance - Tilden Circle)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 020 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 020 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 021- Street Acceptance - Tilden Road
Refer measure 22 021 to the Public Works Committee (Street Acceptance - Tilden Road)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 021 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, James Malary, Director of Municipal Finance requested Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 021 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Acceptance Plan, Waterford Drive South Weymouth
Refer measure 22 022 to the Public Works Committee
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 022 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Upon review of said reports, Council may then vote to accept and adopt such layout and takings of the above listed street as a Town Way and cause the Order of Taking to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of that vote." Vice President Molisse motioned to refer measure 22 022 to the Public Works Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Councilor MacDougall asked for an explanation of the selection process of street acceptance. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 023-Reappointment Construction Steering Committee-George Berg
Adopt the reappointment list, measures 22 023 through and including 22 034
Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment list, measures 22 023 through and including 22 034, and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“22 023-Reappointment Construction Steering Committee-George Berg On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint George Berg of 74 Summer Street to Construction Steering Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. 22 024-Reappointment Cemetery Commission-Michael Crowley On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Michael Crowley to Cemetery Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. 22 025-Reappointment Community Preservation Committee-Christopher Hannan On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Christopher Hannan of 411 North Street to Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. 22 026-Reappointment WETC Board of Directors-Glenn Heath On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Glenn Heath of 44 Wood Avenue to WETC Board of Directors for a 3-year term to expire on March 31, 2025. 22 027-Reappointment Community Events Committee-Matthew Murray On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Matthew Murray of 1805 Commercial Street to Community Events Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. 22 028-Reappointment 4th of July Committee-Matthew Murray On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Matthew Murray to 4th of July Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. 22 029-Reappointment Community Preservation Committee-Patricia O'Leary On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Patricia O'Leary of 999 Commercial Street to Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. 22 030-Reappointment Board of Elder Services-Diane Oliverio On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Diane Oliverio of 2 Argyle Court to Board of Elder Services for a 3-year term to expire on June 30 2025. 22 031-Reappointment 4th of July Committee-Geoff Potter On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Geoff Potter of 51 Broad Reach to 4th of July Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. 22 032-Reappointment Cultural Council-Marie Stoeckel On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Marie Stoeckel of 63 Alroy Road to Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. 22 033-Reappointment Historical Commission-Cathy Torrey On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Cathy Torrey of 14 Riverbank Road to Historical Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 30 2025. 22 034-Reappointment Board of Library Trustees-Cathy Torrey On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Director Malary requested that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter re-appoint Cathy Torrey of 14 Riverbank Road to Board of Library Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on June 30 2025. Vice President Molisse motioned to adopt the reappointment list, measures 22 023 through and including 22 034, and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 004- Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime
Approve measure 22 004 (Free Cash Transfer to Fire Department Overtime)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 004; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $400,000 from Free Cash to Fire Department Overtime for the purpose of funding costs associated with an increase in fire department overtime hours. Councilor Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 004; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $400,000 from Free Cash to Fire Department Overtime for the purpose of funding costs associated with an increase in fire department overtime hours. Councilor Burga seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 005- Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund
Approve measure 22 005 (Free Cash Transfer to the Stabilization Fund)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 005; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $2,748,906 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund. This amount equals the cumulative amount of three previous measures (20 119, 21 006 and 21 104) that transferred funds from the stabilization fund for which the administration promised to reimburse upon certification of Free Cash, which occurred on January 3, 2022. Councilor Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 005; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $2,748,906 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund. This amount equals the cumulative amount of three previous measures (20 119, 21 006 and 21 104) that transferred funds from the stabilization fund for which the administration promised to reimburse upon certification of Free Cash, which occurred on January 3, 2022. Councilor Burga seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 013-Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron
Approve measure 22 013 (Community Preservation Fund Transfer for Conceptual Design Services for Iron)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 013; 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. Councilor Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse motioned to approve measure 22 013; 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. Councilor Burga seconded the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
22 001-Citizens Petition-Request to Change Ordinances-Section 120-64.7.1-Billboard
Approve measure 22 001 (Citizens Petition-Request to Change Ordinances-Section 120-64.7.1-Billboard)
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to approve measure 22 001; On behalf of 26 registered voters of the Town of Weymouth, that the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinances is hereby amended under Article XVI-Signs, Section 120-64.7.1- Billboard Relocation Overlay District: 1. Under Section 120-64.7.1 delete all words after the phrase, "Billboards of any kind are prohibited." 2. Delete Section 120-64.7.1, Sections A, B, C, D 3. Amend the Billboard Corridor Map, removing the Billboard Relocation Overlay District. Vice President Molisse seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to approve measure 22 001; On behalf of 26 registered voters of the Town of Weymouth, that the Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinances is hereby amended under Article XVI-Signs, Section 120-64.7.1- Billboard Relocation Overlay District: 1. Under Section 120-64.7.1 delete all words after the phrase, "Billboards of any kind are prohibited." 2. Delete Section 120-64.7.1, Sections A, B, C, D 3. Amend the Billboard Corridor Map, removing the Billboard Relocation Overlay District. Vice President Molisse seconded the motion. Unanimously voted 9-0.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council is March 7, 2022. At 8:06 PM; there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
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