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June 12, 2018
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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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
During the meeting:
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Joint Meeting Report Regarding Noise Regulations – Anthony.
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Appointment of Robert J. Airasian to the Board of.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:45 P.M.
For the Town Council to 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 made a motion for the Town Council to enter into executive session;
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)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the May 22, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the May 22, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to accept the minutes 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)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Approval of Sending Letter to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Send the letter
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to send the letter;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Town Manager’s Compensation
Adopt the Ordinance regarding the Town Manager’s compensation as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Ordinance regarding the Town Manager’s compensation as presented;
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)
Motion for a Joint Referral to the Public Works and Economic Development & Planning Committees to Work with the...
A Joint Referral to the Public Works and Economic Development & Planning Committees to Work with the Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee to Develop a Recommendation for the Town...
Motion for a Joint Referral to the Public Works and Economic Development & Planning Committees to Work with the Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee to Develop a Recommendation for the Town Council on How to Move Forward with the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Goal 1A: "Consider developing a Climate Action or Energy Master Plan and Adopt it as an Addendum to the Watertown Comprehensive Plan" Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for a joint referral to the Public Works and Economic Development & Planning Committees to work with the Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee to develop a recommendation for the town council on how to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Goal 1A: "Consider developing a Climate Action or Energy Master Plan and Adopt it as an Addendum to the Watertown Comprehensive Plan";
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 Funds in the Amount of $27,550 from Various Fiscal Year 2018 Police Department...
Approve the transfer of $27,550: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $27,550 from Various Fiscal Year 2018 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2018 Police Vehicle...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $27,550;
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 Funds in the Amount of $35,000 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Fire Full Time...
Approve the transfer of $35,000: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $35,000 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Fire Full Time Salaries Account to the Fiscal Year 2018 Fire Vehicle...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $35,000;
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 Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $780 from Belmont Savings Bank...
Accept the gift of funds: Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $780 from Belmont Savings Bank to Offset Expenses Related to the “Summer Concert Series.”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the gift of funds;
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)
Approve the acceptance of a gift of tangible property
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the acceptance of a gift of tangible property;
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 Education and School System Matters Report Regarding a Review of Pending Referrals – Susan G. Falkoff...
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School System Matters Report Regarding a Review of Pending Referrals – Susan G. Falkoff, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Approve the Closure...
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: Feltner)
Approve the closure of all the open referrals to the Committee on Education and School System Matters
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the closure of all the open referrals to the Committee on Education and School System Matters;
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)
Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Joint Meeting Report Regarding Noise Regulations – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Joint Meeting Report Regarding Noise Regulations – Anthony Palomba, Chair, Human Services; Anthony Donato, Chair, Rules and...
Councilor Woodland moved to accept the report;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Kenneth M. Woodland recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Appointment of Robert J. Airasian to the Board of...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Appointment of Robert J. Airasian to the Board of Assessors for a Term That Expires on May 15, 2021...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee Report;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Kenneth M. Woodland recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Robert J. Airasian be appointed to the Board of Assessors for a Term to Expire on May 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved that Robert J. Airasian be appointed to the Board of Assessors for a Term to Expire on May 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 on Rules and Ordinances Reports Regarding the Community Preservation Committee for January 22, 2018 (pp....
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Reports Regarding the Community Preservation Committee for January 22, 2018 (pp. 1-3); February 6, 2018 (pp
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: Woodland)
CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENTS That the Firm of Kopelman and Paige, PC be Appointed as Town Attorney
Appoint KP Law, formerly known as Kopelman and Paige PC, as the Town’s Attorney
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to appoint KP Law, formerly known as Kopelman and Paige PC, as the Town’s Attorney;
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: 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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