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May 8, 2018
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.). Susan G. Falkoff is not on the attendance line, but the minutes record her taking part (a request for information), and one vote is recorded as 8 to 1 with only eight councilors listed as present.
Present: Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris, Caroline Bays
Absent: Susan G. Falkoff
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:30 P.M.
Enter into executive session to discuss the above listed Executive Session items
No: 1318CV05086 Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into executive session to discuss the above listed Executive Session items;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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)
Committee on Economic Planning and Development Report regarding the Appointment of Jason Cohen to the Planning Board...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Planning and Development Report regarding the Appointment of Jason Cohen to the Planning Board for a Term that Expires on February 15, 2021 – Kenneth M....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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: Feltner)
Confirm Jason Cohen for appointment to the Planning Board for a term that expires on February 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Jason Cohen for appointment to the Planning Board for a term that expires on February 15, 2021;
The minutes give the count as 8 to 1 and name Angeline B. Kounelis as the no vote, but list only eight councilors present (Susan G. Falkoff, sworn in on May 1, 2018, is not on the attendance line, and Caroline Bays arrived at 8:00 p.m.). Nine votes do not fit eight councilors, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a voice vote of 8-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding A Review of Items Before the Committee – Lisa J. Feltner, Chair ACTION...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding A Review of Items Before the Committee – Lisa J. Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Approves Moving Forward with the...
Councilor Woodland made a motion to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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: Piccirilli)
Approve moving forward with the Committee on Public Safety’s three referrals as outlined in its report
Councilor Woodland moved to approve moving forward with the Committee on Public Safety’s three referrals as outlined in its report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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 Public Works Report Regarding the New Parking
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding the New Parking
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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: Piccirilli)
Recommend the hiring of a Parking Consultant to collect data, hold outreach meetings, and produce a parking management plan for the Watertown Square area and the Coolidge Square area in accordance...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to recommend the hiring of a Parking Consultant to collect data, hold outreach meetings, and produce a parking management plan for the Watertown Square area and the Coolidge Square area in accordance with the proposal presented at the Committee Meeting on April 9, 2018;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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)
Committees on Public Works and Public Safety Report Regarding the Impact that Road Design Has on Emergency Vehicles...
Accept the report: Committees on Public Works and Public Safety Report Regarding the Impact that Road Design Has on Emergency Vehicles and Public Safety – Vincent j. Piccirilli, Chair, Public...
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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: Palomba)
Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Regulations to Strengthen the Protection of...
Accept the report: Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Regulations to Strengthen the Protection of Trees – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair, Public Works and Anthony...
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Caroline Bays arrived late (8:00 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, 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: Piccirilli)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting;
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: 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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