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March 15, 2018
26 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Michael F. Dattoli arrived late (6:39 p.m.).
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris, Michael F. Dattoli
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael F. Dattoli recused from the vote: Consideration and Action on the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Submission Date.
- Michael F. Dattoli recused from the vote: Consideration and Action on Filling the Vacancy Created by Resignation of a Town Councilor Pursuant to the.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:30 P.M.
Enter into Executive Session to discuss the above listed items
30A, §21(a)3 - To Discuss Strategy With Respect to Litigation if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town Council and the Chair so Declares – Proposed Opioid Litigation Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the above listed items;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Minutes of the February 13, 2018 Town Council Meeting.
Accept the minutes as amended: Minutes of the February 13, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as amended;
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 February 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting.
Accept the minutes as amended: Minutes of the February 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as amended;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location for NATIONALGRID to Install and Maintain Approximately...
Move up Item 9A: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location for NATIONALGRID to Install and Maintain Approximately 584 Feet More or Less of 8-Inch Gas Main in Lexington Street...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item 9A;
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)
Approve the National Grid petition for a gas line on Lexington Street
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the National Grid petition for a gas line on Lexington Street;
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)
Consideration and Action on the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Submission Date.
Move the Budget Submission Date to May 1, 2018 and the date for formal action be moved to June 5
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move the Budget Submission Date to May 1, 2018 and the date for formal action be moved to June 5;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Michael F. Dattoli recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Consideration and Action on Filling the Vacancy Created by Resignation of a Town Councilor Pursuant to the...
Appoint Susan Falkoff to fill the vacancy resulting from Town Councilor – At – Large Dattoli’s resignation effective for the period of May 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Susan Falkoff to fill the vacancy resulting from Town Councilor – At – Large Dattoli’s resignation effective for the period of May 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandMichael F. Dattoli recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote of 8-0..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS Action Item for the Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Town...
Eliminate the proposed changes made to current rule 7.4 and to keep it intact
After an extended discussion on the effect of the proposed rules, Councilor Palomba moved to eliminate the proposed changes made to current rule 7.4 and to keep it intact;
Yes: Bays, Dattoli, Feltner, Kounelis, PalombaNo: Donato, Piccirilli, Sideris, Woodland
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-4..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Kounelis)
Amend the language in 8.10 by deleting the word “sponsored” and inserting in its place, the word “submitted”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend the language in 8.10 by deleting the word “sponsored” and inserting in its place, the word “submitted”;
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)
Eliminate in Rule 11.8 the following language: “without first having communicated the essence of said referral(s) to the appropriate Department Head(s) or equivalent and received a response from...
Councilor Palomba made a motion to eliminate in Rule 11.8 the following language: “without first having communicated the essence of said referral(s) to the appropriate Department Head(s) or equivalent and received a response from said Department Head(s) or equivalent, regarding said referral.” and “without first asserting to the to the Town Council Clerk that the aforementioned communication took place.”;
Yes: Dattoli, PalombaNo: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Piccirilli, Sideris, Woodland
From the minutes
“the motion was not adopted on a roll call vote of 2-7..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Dattoli)
Adopt the Council Rules as amended
Councilor Palomba moved to adopt the Council Rules as amended;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Dattoli)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance to Modify Hours of Operation of the Administration Building.
Approve the ordinance to modify hours of operation for the Administration Building and the Senior Center
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the ordinance to modify hours of operation for the Administration Building and the Senior Center;
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)
Resolution approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000 which will...
Approved the resolution of the acceptance and the expenditure of the gift of funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council approved the resolution of the acceptance and the expenditure of the gift of funds;
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)
Resolution approving excess expenditures for Snow and Ice Removal pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 31D, Massachusetts...
Approve the excess expenditures for snow and ice removal
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the excess expenditures for snow and ice removal;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Referral Request to Public Works Committee - Complete Streets Prioritization Plan.
Refer the recommendations of the Complete Streets Priority Plan to the Committee on Public Works
He made a motion to refer the recommendations of the Complete Streets Priority Plan to the Committee on Public Works;
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..” (second: Woodland)
Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Reappointment and Appointment to the Stormwater Advisory Committee and...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Reappointment and Appointment to the Stormwater Advisory Committee and the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee...
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the Committee 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: Feltner)
Confirm Janet Buck for reappointment to the Stormwater Advisory Committee for a term that expires on July 15, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Janet Buck for reappointment 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: Woodland)
Confirm Matthew Riegert for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on July 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Matthew Riegert for appointment to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term that expires on July 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: Woodland)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Reappointments to the Planning Board and Zoning...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Reappointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair ACTION...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee 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)
Confirm Jeffery Brown for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term that expires on February 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the Town Council confirm Jeffery Brown for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term that expires on February 15, 2021;
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)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report on Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2019 – 2023 Capital Improvement...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report on Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2019 – 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr., Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1)...
Councilor Woodland made a motion 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)
Adopt the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight’s twenty-seven conceptual recommendations
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the Town Council adopt the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight’s twenty-seven conceptual recommendations;
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)
The Town Manager maintain the FY 2019 capital spending so that it does not exceed 8% of the submitted FY 2019 operating budget in order to meet the Town Council’s budget policy guideline that the...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the Town Manager maintain the FY 2019 capital spending so that it does not exceed 8% of the submitted FY 2019 operating budget in order to meet the Town Council’s budget policy guideline that the Town should seek to make capital expenditures (including debt and exclusive of the School Building for the Future Initiative Funding and Enterprise Funds) equal to at least 7.5-8% of the operating budget;
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)
New Business
Refer the matter to the Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to 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: Dattoli)
Refer the matter to the Human Services Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Human Services 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 13..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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: Feltner)
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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