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May 1, 2018
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: Susan G. Falkoff was sworn in as Councilor-at-Large during this meeting and is not on its attendance line.
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: Susan G. Falkoff
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the March 15, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes of March 15, 2018 as written: Minutes of the March 15, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the March 15, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of March 15, 2018 as written;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Minutes of the March 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes of March 27, 2018 as written: Minutes of the March 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the March 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of March 27, 2018 as written;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Minutes of the April 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes of April 10, 2018 as written: Minutes of the April 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the April 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of April 10, 2018 as written;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Acceptance of the Proclamation Recognizing...
Accept the Arbor Day Proclamation
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the Arbor Day Proclamation;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Media Options – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Media Options – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding,
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Confirm Sandra Kasabian Hoffman for appointment as a Full Member of the Licensing Board with a term to expire on February 15, 2021
Councilor Bays moved to confirm Sandra Kasabian Hoffman for appointment as a Full Member of the Licensing Board with a term to expire on February 15, 2021;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Bays, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Michael D. Brangwynne for appointment as an Alternate Member of the Licensing Board to fill an unexpired term due to expire on February 15, 2019
Councilor Bays moved to confirm Michael D. Brangwynne for appointment as an Alternate Member of the Licensing Board to fill an unexpired term due to expire on February 15, 2019;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Bays, second: Piccirilli)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting and to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police...
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting and to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police Supervisors Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town’s bargaining position and not to return to open session;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff took part in the meeting without being on the attendance line, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call 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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