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May 22, 2018
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Anthony Palomba arrived late (6:34 p.m.). Kenneth M. Woodland arrived late (6:45 p.m.).
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Anthony Palomba, Kenneth M. Woodland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:30 P.M.
Enter into executive session
To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining Sessions or Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel – Town Manager, Michael J. Driscoll Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into executive session;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Anthony Palomba and Kenneth M. Woodland arrived late (6:34 p.m., 6:45 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: Feltner)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of May 1, 2018 as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of May 1, 2018 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: Woodland)
Adopt the minutes of May 8, 2018 as written
Minutes of the May 8, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of May 8, 2018 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: Woodland)
An Order Authorizing a Five-Year Contract for School Bus Transportation Service.
Move up the Item 9B in the agenda: An Order Authorizing a Five-Year Contract for School Bus Transportation Service
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up the Item 9B in the agenda;
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)
Authorize the Order authorizing a five-year school bus transportation contract
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Order authorizing a five-year school bus transportation contract;
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 HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Request to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Article V, Table of Use...
Amend the motion by inserting language provided by staff that states: Section 5.03(9) – Self-Service Storage Facility must be setback 50 feet from all lot lines abutting a residential use
Councilor Feltner moved to amend the motion by inserting language provided by staff that states: Section 5.03(9) – Self-Service Storage Facility must be setback 50 feet from all lot lines abutting a residential use.
Yes: Bays, Falkoff, Feltner, KounelisNo: Donato, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes write the count as “45”; the names listed give 4 in favor and 5 against.
From the minutes
“The vote was 45, the motion failed..” (Motion: Feltner, second: Palomba)
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $1,800 from Watertown Savings...
Accept the gift of funds: Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $1,800 from Watertown Savings Bank and an Anonymous Source to Offset Expense Related...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept 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: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Current Status of Affordable Housing in Watertown – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Current Status of Affordable Housing in Watertown – Anthony Palomba, Chair
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)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Reappointment of
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Reappointment of
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 the reappointment of Dr. Barbara Beck to the Board of Health for a term that expires on February 1, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm the reappointment of Dr. Barbara Beck to the Board of Health for a term that expires on February 1, 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: Palomba)
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: 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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