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March 27, 2018
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Approve the transfer of $70,000: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2018 Linear Park Lighting Project Account In...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $70,000;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer Of $45,300 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Approve the transfer of $45,300: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer Of $45,300 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2018 Demolition Of 10 Winter Street Account...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $45,300;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“unanimously on a roll call vote. The motion was adopted D..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Dattoli)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $32,550 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Transfer $32,550 for the purchase of new election equipment
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer $32,550 for the purchase of new election equipment;
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: Feltner)
An Order Approving the Use of the Imagecast Systems Precinct Bundles Election Systems
Approve the Order regarding the use of the new voting system
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Order regarding the use of the new voting system;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $38,650 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Approve the transfer of $38,650 for the Library Lighting Rebate Project
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $38,650 for the Library Lighting Rebate Project.
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds In Order To Move Forward with The Fire Chief Assessment Center
Approve the transfer of $9,100 for the Center: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds In Order To Move Forward with The Fire Chief Assessment Center
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $9,100 for the Center;
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)
Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Complete Streets – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Complete Streets – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Endorse the Department of Public Works’ Proposed...
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: Piccirilli)
Endorse the Department of Public Works’ proposed Complete Streets Prioritization Plan as presented for submittal to MassDOT
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council endorse the Department of Public Works’ proposed Complete Streets Prioritization Plan as presented for submittal to MassDOT; councilor Woodland seconded the motion.
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)
Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government Report Regarding the Reappointment of Eugene Slaven to the...
Accept the report: Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government Report Regarding the Reappointment of Eugene Slaven to the Board of Election Commissioners – Angeline B. Kounelis, Chair...
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: Feltner)
Confirm Mr. Slaven’s reappointment to the Board of Election Commissioners with a term to expire on April 1, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Mr. Slaven’s reappointment to the Board of Election Commissioners with a term to expire on April 1, 2022;
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
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn;
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)
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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