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Weymouth Town Council · 2022–2023 Council · Special meeting

July 31, 2023

12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan

Absent: Christopher Heffernan

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approval of the Ordinance Committee meeting minutes of May 30, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee meeting minutes of May 30, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and

From the minutes

“MINUTES Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee meeting minutes of May 30, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and voted unanimously.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of June 15, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of June 15, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of June 15, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of the Town Council Meeting minutes of June 20, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting minutes of June 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting minutes of June 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of June 22, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of June 22, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Ordinance Committee Meeting minutes of June 22, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and unanimously voted.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Public Hearings

Open the public hearing on measure #23 110 which was published on July 21, 2023

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing on measure #23 110 which was published on July 21, 2023, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“PUBLIC HEARINGS 23 110 - CPA Funding Request - Historic Map Restoration Vice President Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing on measure #23 110 which was published on July 21, 2023, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

23 110 - CPA Funding Request - Historic Map Restoration

Close the public hearing on measure 23 110 (CPA Funding Request - Historic Map Restoration)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on measure 23 110 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on measure 23 110 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

23 111 - Proposed Amendment to Union Point Zoning District Map at Exhibit A of Zoning

Open the public hearing our measure #23 111 (Proposed Amendment to Union Point Zoning District Map at Exhibit A of Zoning)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing our measure #23 111. This was published on July 15, 2023, and July 22, 2023, which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“23 111 - Proposed Amendment to Union Point Zoning District Map at Exhibit A of Zoning and Land Use By-Laws for NAS-South Weymouth Vice President Molisse made a motion to open the public hearing our measure #23 111. This was published on July 15, 2023, and July 22, 2023, which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the public hearing on measure #23 111 (Proposed Amendment to Union Point Zoning District Map at Exhibit A of Zoning)

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on measure #23 111 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse made a motion to close the public hearing on measure #23 111 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. The motion passed 10 to 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

23 110 - CPA Request - Historic Map Restoration

Recommend favorable action on measure 23 110 to the full Town Council to the town of Weymouth to appropriate the sum of $4,500 from the historic preservation fund balance accounts 40 906 3201 005...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse made a motion to recommend favorable action on measure 23 110 to the full Town Council to the town of Weymouth to appropriate the sum of $4,500 from the historic preservation fund balance accounts 40 906 3201 005 for the costs associated with conservation and preservation of a historical map of Weymouth.

The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse made a motion to recommend favorable action on measure 23 110 to the full Town Council to the town of Weymouth to appropriate the sum of $4,500 from the historic preservation fund balance accounts 40 906 3201 005 for the costs associated with conservation and preservation of a historical map of Weymouth. The motion passed 10 to 0.” (Motion: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

23 003 - Legal Counsel Representation for Town Council

Recommend no action on measure 16 101 to the full Town Council

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse made a motion to recommend no action on measure 16 101 to the full Town Council which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“Vice President Molisse made a motion to recommend no action on measure 16 101 to the full Town Council which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. The motion passed 10 to 0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

New Business

Accept a special committee formation pursuant to Town Council rule number 35

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Councilor McDougall made a motion to accept a special committee formation pursuant to Town Council rule number 35 which was seconded by Councilor Molisse.

From the minutes

“Councilor McDougall made a motion to accept a special committee formation pursuant to Town Council rule number 35 which was seconded by Councilor Molisse. The motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Molisse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT At 9:15 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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