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May 1, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Christopher Heffernan, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Take Item 8 out of order and Councilor Burga seconded the motion
Vice President Molisse motioned to take Item 8 out of order and Councilor Burga seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to take Item 8 out of order and Councilor Burga seconded the motion. At Councilor Abbott's request, President Mathews explained why the agenda order was changed. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
23 081- Reserve Fund for Town Clerk Expenses
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Reserve Fund for Town Clerk Expenses)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Expenditures - $4,105 Town Clerk Salaries - $4,200 Elections/Registrars Salaries- $7,650 Elections/Registrars Overtime- $7,550 Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
23 082- Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (Borrowing for Road/Sidewalk Improvements)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“c.44 §1. Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
23 083- MWRA Water Application
Refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee (MWRA Water Application)
Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned to refer the measure to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Burga. President Mathews added that the subject will be discussed at Wednesday's Public Works meeting. Further information will also be available at the Annual Town Meeting on May 15th . Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on the measure
Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Burga.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 022- Zoning and Land Use by-Laws and Map for South Weymouth Naval Air Station, as Amended Vice President Molisse motioned to open the public hearing on the measure and was seconded by Councilor Burga. This was advertised on April 15, and April 22, 2023. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Burga)
23 022- Zoning and Land Use by-Laws and Map for South Weymouth Naval Air Station, as
Close the public hearing (Zoning and Land Use by-Laws and Map for South Weymouth Naval Air Station, as)
Councilor Abbott motioned to close the public hearing and was seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Councilor Abbott motioned to close the public hearing and was seconded by Councilor MacDougall. Councilor Abbott reported that they heard from a broad section, it was advertised, and they asked to move it forward. Councilor Belmarsh noted there are still a lot of questions and she asked they consider holding it open. Councilor Burga support closing. There is still sufficient time for the public to comment. Councilor DiFazio pointed out what remains is a highly technical review of the zoning and he supported closing it. Vice President Molisse stated he is also in favor of closing it as he believes they have heard from residents and know their isntent. Councilor Shanahan agreed with the motion. The public has adequately expressed they want to move this along and he supported the motion. President Mathews said his first thought was keeping it open was beneficial but the Planning Board is holding a public hearing also, and if anyone still wanted the opportunity to speak they will have it. He will support the motion. Unanimously voted.” (Motion: Abbott, second: MacDougall)
Adjournment
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 the Annual Town Meeting on May 15, 2023. At 10:00 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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