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April 4, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Kenneth DiFazio stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Town Council Minutes
Take item 11 out of order
Vice President Molisse motioned to take item 11 out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take item 11 out of order and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Add Section G to Rule 26, to read, "Once a public hearing is held and closed, no further public testimony will be accepted
Councilor Burga motioned to add Section G to Rule 26, to read, "Once a public hearing is held and closed, no further public testimony will be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilor Shanahan and
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga motioned to add Section G to Rule 26, to read, "Once a public hearing is held and closed, no further public testimony will be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilor Shanahan and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Burga, second: Shanahan)
Approve the Rules & Regulations 2022-2024, as amended
Councilor Burga motioned to approve the Rules & Regulations 2022-2024, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burga motioned to approve the Rules & Regulations 2022-2024, as amended, and was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Burga, second: Shanahan)
Announcements
Approve the minutes from the February 23, 2022 Auditor Selection Committee meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 23, 2022 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor Abbott announced that the town will host the Fiesta Carnival on the grounds of WHS on Sunday, April 20, 2022. MINUTES Auditor Selection Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the February 23, 2022 Auditor Selection Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Auditor Selection Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2022
Approve the minutes from the March 7, 2022 Auditor Selection Committee Executive Session
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2022 Auditor Selection Committee Executive Session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Auditor Selection Committee Meeting- Executive Session Minutes of March 7, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2022 Auditor Selection Committee Executive Session and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve the minutes from the March 17, 2022 Ordinance Committee / Planning Board Joint meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 17, 2022 Ordinance Committee / Planning Board Joint meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee / Planning Board Joint Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 17, 2022 Ordinance Committee / Planning Board Joint meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022
Approve the minutes from the March 21, 2022 Town Council meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 21, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022 Vice President Molisse motioned to approve the minutes from the March 21, 2022 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 22 035
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 035 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 035-Proposed Zoning Change to the Jackson Square Village Center Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on measure 22 035 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. This was advertised on 3/23 and 3/30. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
22 035-Proposed Zoning Change to the Jackson Square Village Center
Continue the public hearing on measure 22 035 to April 19, 2022 (Proposed Zoning Change to the Jackson Square Village Center)
Vice President Molisse motioned to continue the public hearing on measure 22 035 to April 19, 2022 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to continue the public hearing on measure 22 035 to April 19, 2022 and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Old Business
Override the Mayor's veto dated March 11, 2022 on Measure 22 001- Citizens Petition
Vice President Molisse motioned to override the Mayor's veto dated March 11, 2022 on Measure 22 001- Citizens Petition and was seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to override the Mayor's veto dated March 11, 2022 on Measure 22 001- Citizens Petition and was seconded by Councilor MacDougall. President Mathews reported that a couple of years ago, the "Friends of Finnell" brought a petition forward on the billboard at 611 Pleasant and the residents and Council were asked by the Mayor to allow them to attempt to resolve the problems, unsuccessfully. Again, a petition has been submitted and the board at 611 Pleasant is still not resolved. Vice President Molisse reported that this is about the residents. President Mathews pointed out he feels bad for the Mayor. Cove has not cooperated and is putting the Mayor in a predicament. Mitigation was entered and yet, the billboard has been on the whole time. It's a slap in the face to the residents who live on Century Road. Councilor Burga added that it was well intended, but it didn't work out. It's time for them to put a stop to it. Unanimously voted 11-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: MacDougall)
22 017- Street Acceptance - Cardinal Circle
The Town of Weymouth approve the layout of a certain parcel of land, as follows: 1) A parcel known as Cardinal Way, a private way, shown on a plan entitled "AS-BUILT PLAN AND PROFILE, CARDINAL...
On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned that the Town of Weymouth approve the layout of a certain parcel of land, as follows: 1) A parcel known as Cardinal Way, a private way, shown on a plan entitled "AS-BUILT PLAN AND PROFILE, CARDINAL CIRCLE, WEYMOUTH, MA. by Neil J. Murphy Associates, Inc.," Plan #6834-B, dated January 10, 2011 containing ± 12,326 S.F., to be recorded herewith, and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“22 017- Street Acceptance - Cardinal Circle On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned that the Town of Weymouth approve the layout of a certain parcel of land, as follows: 1) A parcel known as Cardinal Way, a private way, shown on a plan entitled "AS-BUILT PLAN AND PROFILE, CARDINAL CIRCLE, WEYMOUTH, MA. by Neil J. Murphy Associates, Inc.," Plan #6834-B, dated January 10, 2011 containing ± 12,326 S.F., to be recorded herewith, and was seconded by Vice President Molisse. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Acceptance Plan, Mill River Drive South Weymouth
Refer measure 22 019 to the Planning Board
On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to refer measure 22 019 to the Planning Board and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to refer measure 22 019 to the Planning Board and was seconded by Vice President Molisse. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
22 020- Street Acceptance - Tilden Circle
Refer measure 22 020 to the Planning Board (Street Acceptance - Tilden Circle)
On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to refer measure 22 020 to the Planning Board and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to refer measure 22 020 to the Planning Board and was seconded by Vice President Molisse. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Acceptance Plan, Waterford Drive South Weymouth
Refer measure 22 022 to the Planning Board
On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to refer measure 22 022 to the Planning Board and was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Public Works Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to refer measure 22 022 to the Planning Board and was seconded by Vice President Molisse. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“At 9:40 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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