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February 13, 2018
30 recorded votes, 30 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Michael F. Dattoli, Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: Acceptance of the Proclamation Congratulating Loretta McHugh on Her 100th Birthday.
- Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution Approving the Acceptance of a Gift of a Stone Marker that.
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the January 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the January 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the January 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to accept the minutes as written;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Minutes of the January 23, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the January 23, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the January 23, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to accept the minutes as written;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
President’S Report
Refer the matter to Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to Committee;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Acceptance of the Proclamation Commemorating the Boy Scouts 100 Years of Service to the Community
Accept the proclamation: Acceptance of the Proclamation Commemorating the Boy Scouts 100 Years of Service to the Community
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Acceptance of the Proclamation Congratulating Loretta McHugh on Her 100th Birthday
Accept the proclamations for Ms. Holt and Ms. McHugh
Acceptance of the Proclamation Congratulating Catherine J. Holt on Her 100th Birthday C. Acceptance of the Proclamation Congratulating Loretta McHugh on Her 100th Birthday Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamations for Ms. Holt and Ms. McHugh;
Yes: Bays, Dattoli, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Anthony J. Donato recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS Resolution Approving the Acceptance of a Gift of a Stone Marker that...
Accept the gift of personal property
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the gift of personal property;
Yes: Bays, Dattoli, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Anthony J. Donato recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Kounelis)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Appointments and Reappointments to the Historic...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Appointments and Reappointments to the Historic District Commission – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1)...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Confirm Petr Kuzmic for appointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council confirm Petr Kuzmic for appointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Elizabeth Hayes for appointment to the Historic District Commission as a Realtor Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2020
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council confirm Elizabeth Hayes for appointment to the Historic District Commission as a Realtor Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2020;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Lauren Soelch for appointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council confirm Lauren Soelch for appointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Linda Sternberg for reappointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council confirm Linda Sternberg for reappointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment to the Historic District Commission as a Resident Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Jonathan Merin for appointment to the Historic District Commission as the AIA Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2020
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council confirm Jonathan Merin for appointment to the Historic District Commission as the AIA Appointee for a term that expires on November 15, 2020;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Review of Economic Development and Planning...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Review of Economic Development and Planning Referrals – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Approve moving forward with the Economic Development and Planning Committee referrals as outlined by the Committee
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council approve moving forward with the Economic Development and Planning Committee referrals as outlined by the Committee;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Committee on Education and School Systems Matters Report Regarding the Reappointment of John M. Airasian as a Member...
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School Systems Matters Report Regarding the Reappointment of John M. Airasian as a Member of Cable Access Television Board of Directors – Michael J....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Reappoint John M. Airasian to the Cable Access Television Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring September 15, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council reappoint John M. Airasian to the Cable Access Television Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring September 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Appointments and Reappointments to the Stormwater Advisory Committee and...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Appointments and Reappointments to the Stormwater Advisory Committee and to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee – Vincent...
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Jeanne Trubek for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Jeanne Trubek for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Lauri Murphy for reappointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Lauri Murphy for reappointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2020;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Andrew Airasian for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Andrew Airasian for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Meredith Fields for reappointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Meredith Fields for reappointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Brian Hebeisen for reappointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a Term that expires on November 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Brian Hebeisen for reappointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a Term that expires on November 15, 2020;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Sean O’Hern for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Sean O’Hern for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Emma Clement for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Emma Clement for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Justin Roy for appointment to the Stormwater Advisory Committee for a term that expires on July 15, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Justin Roy for appointment to the Stormwater Advisory Committee for a term that expires on July 15, 2019;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Confirm Ed Lewis for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Ed Lewis for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on November 15, 2018;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Committee on Public Works Report Regarding the Review of Public
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding the Review of Public
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Dattoli)
Approve moving forward with the Public Works Committee referrals as outlined by the Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council approve moving forward with the Public Works Committee referrals as outlined by the Committee;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
From the Watertown City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on watertown-ma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) candidate Q&As, candidate letters and articles that name each councilor; Mark Sideris photo by Charlie Breitrose. The city’s website has no councilor photos.
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