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June 26, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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
Minutes
Approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“MINUTES Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Annual Town Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Public Hearings
Reopen the public hearing on Measure #23 109
Vice President Molisse motioned to reopen the public hearing on Measure #23 109. This measure was continued from June 20, 2023. Abutters were notified on June 13, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 109 - National Grid Gas Main Installation - Tara Drive Vice President Molisse motioned to reopen the public hearing on Measure #23 109. This measure was continued from June 20, 2023. Abutters were notified on June 13, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 109 - National Grid Gas Main Installation - Tara Drive
Close the public hearing on Measure #23 109 (National Grid Gas Main Installation - Tara Drive)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on Measure #23 109. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on Measure #23 109. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Consider Measure #23 109 under 2-9b same night action (National Grid Gas Main Installation - Tara Drive)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to consider Measure #23 109 under 2-9b same night action. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to consider Measure #23 109 under 2-9b same night action. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Take favorable action on Measure #23 109 (National Grid Gas Main Installation - Tara Drive)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to take favorable action on Measure #23 109. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to take favorable action on Measure #23 109. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 022- Zoning and Land Use By-Laws and Map for South Weymouth Naval Air Station, as
Approve the zoning and land use bylaws for the NAS South Weymouth including the Master Development Plan: Mixed-use Development District with Core Development Area dated March 3, 2023
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to approve the zoning and land use bylaws for the NAS South Weymouth including the Master Development Plan: Mixed-use Development District with Core Development Area dated March 3, 2023. This includes accompanying supporting materials, all as originally filed with the town clerk on or about March 30, 2023, and revised in response to the recommendations by the Weymouth Planning Board which revisions are reflected in the version of such bylaws. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“He stated that he looks forward to increased interactions between the SRA board members and the Council. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Kiely)
The Weymouth Town Council to approve the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, zoning district map exhibit A dated May 23, 2023, and on file with the town clerk
Councilor DiFazio made a motion for the Weymouth Town Council to approve the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, zoning district map exhibit A dated May 23, 2023, and on file with the town clerk and was seconded by Councilor Kiely and
From the minutes
“John Abbot - YES Lisa Belmarsh - YES Pascale Burga - YES Kenneth DiFazio - YES Fred Happel - YES Christopher Heffernan - YES Maureen Kiely - YES Gary MacDougall - YES Greg Shanahan - YES Michael Molisse - YES Arthur Mathews - YES Councilor DiFazio made a motion for the Weymouth Town Council to approve the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, zoning district map exhibit A dated May 23, 2023, and on file with the town clerk and was seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Kiely)
The Weymouth Town Council to accept Brookfield/New England development's commitment as designated master developer for the NAS South Weymouth to engage in and fund an independent peer review...
Councilor DiFazio made a motion for the Weymouth Town Council to accept Brookfield/New England development's commitment as designated master developer for the NAS South Weymouth to engage in and fund an independent peer review process for the benefit of the town of Weymouth, as detailed in the letter from John E. Twohig on behalf of the master developer, dated June 20, 2023. He noted that this letter is an exhibit to the Ordinances Committee's last meeting dated June 22, 2023, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiFazio made a motion for the Weymouth Town Council to accept Brookfield/New England development's commitment as designated master developer for the NAS South Weymouth to engage in and fund an independent peer review process for the benefit of the town of Weymouth, as detailed in the letter from John E. Twohig on behalf of the master developer, dated June 20, 2023. He noted that this letter is an exhibit to the Ordinances Committee's last meeting dated June 22, 2023, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. President Mathews stated that this will help the Council when the developer has to put in a notice project change through the master review process; it will have an independent unbiased peer review that will look at items like traffic, water, wastewater, and all the other impacts. This will protect all the citizens of Weymouth. The motion passed unanimously, 11-0.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Kiely)
23 070- School Zone (20 MPH Speed Limit) on Portions of Pleasant, Commercial and
Submit the following measure to the Council pursuant to Mass General law chapter 40 section 22 Chapter 85 section 2 and chapter 90 section 17
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio motioned to submit the following measure to the Council pursuant to Mass General law chapter 40 section 22 Chapter 85 section 2 and chapter 90 section 17. The town of Weymouth code of ordinances section 13- 104 A authorizes the placement of markings and signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows for school zone speed limit 20 miles per hour: Pleasant Street location between points 200 feet southwest of Elm Street and 350 feet southwest of Wildcat Way, hours 7am to 7:45am and 2pm to 2:45pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays, September 1 through June 30. Commercial Street between Washington Street and a point 40 feet south of Tremont Street, hours 8:15am to 9am and 2:45pm to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays, September 1 through June 30. Special Town Council Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 26 June 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Washington Street between Commercial Street and a point 50 feet southeast of Prospect Street, hours 8:15am to 9am and 2:45pm to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays, September 1 through June 30 and cause the above restrictions to be listed in the Town of Weymouth Code of Ordinances chapter 13, Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, attachment one Appendix A under schedule X school zones. The motion was seconded by Vice President Molisse.
From the minutes
“Councilor Kiely concurred with Vice President Molisse and stated that pedestrian safety for all residents and especially students is greatly appreciated. The motion passed unanimously, 11-0.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
23 092- Traffic Regulations - Lane Beach Vicinity
Favorable action on measure 23 092 - Traffic Regulations - Lane Beach Vicinity
23 092- Traffic Regulations - Lane Beach Vicinity On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure to Town Council that the town of Weymouth through Town Council, pursuant to Mass General law chapter 40, section 22, a town of Weymouth code of ordinances section 13-103B and section 13 104A to authorize the placement of signs regulating motor vehicle movement as follows: River Street, both sides, location between Neck Street and a point 90 feet northeast of Neck Street, regulation type - no parking anytime Neck Street, both sides, located between Regatta Road and River Street, regulation type - no parking anytime and cause the above restrictions to be listed in the town of Weymouth code of ordinances chapter 13 Regulations Affecting Motor Vehicles, attachment 1, Appendix A under Schedule 3, parking restricted. Vice President Molisse seconded the motion.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She noted that they did discuss at the last Ordinance Committee meeting about potentially opening the parking lot at night so that people could park at no cost to alleviate some of the other parking concerns on Fort Point Road. The motion passed unanimously, 11-0.” (second: Molisse)
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Special Town Council Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 26 June 2023 at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 7:58 p.m., 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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