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June 26, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 28 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Watertown City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Lisa J. Feltner arrived late (6:14 p.m.).
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris, Lisa J. Feltner
Absent: None
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Community Preservation Committee
Recess the hearing: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Community Preservation Committee
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to recess the hearing;
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 the regular Town Council meeting and to return to it after the close of the special meeting
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to recess the regular Town Council meeting and to return to it after the close of the special 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)
Reopen the special meeting: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Community Preservation Committee
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to reopen the special 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)
Amendment (Councilor Palomba) to the Community Preservation Committee ordinance: Town Manager appointees to come from a list of candidates developed by the Town Council
Councilor Falkoff made a friendly amendment to Councilor Palomba’s friendly amendment by inserting after the words “Town Manager” the words “chosen by rank choice voting.” After brief comments by Attorney Reich, Councilor Falkoff withdrew her motion.
Yes: Bays, Feltner, PalombaNo: Donato, Falkoff, Kounelis, Piccirilli, Sideris, Woodland
From the minutes
“Councilor Palomba’s friendly amendment failed to pass on a roll call vote of 3-6..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Feltner)
Amendment (Councilor Feltner) to the Community Preservation Committee ordinance: the Town Council shall adopt a policy for identifying and confirming applicants
Councilor Feltner made a friendly amendment to insert sub paragraph d. to §36.02(2) “d.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The motion failed on a voice vote..” (Motion: Feltner, second: Palomba)
Motions, Ordinances, Order, And Resolutions
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Community Preservation Committee
The Council passed the motion to adopt the Ordinance with the amendments proposed for §’s 36.02(2) and 36.02(3) by a roll call vote of 6-3.
Yes: Donato, Falkoff, Kounelis, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Bays, Feltner, Palomba
From the minutes
“The Council passed the motion to adopt the Ordinance with the amendments proposed for §’s 36.02(2) and 36.02(3) by a roll call vote of 6-3..”
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the Special Town Council meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the Special Town Council meeting;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Feltner
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a voice vote of 8-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Watertown City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Roll Call
Recess the Special Town Council Meeting
ROLL CALL President Sideris called to order the regular Town Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the Richard E. Mastrangelo Chamber, after Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to recess the Special Town Council 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: Palomba)
Recess the regular Town Council meeting and to return to it after the close of the special meeting
Councilor Piccirilli then made a motion to recess the regular Town Council meeting and to return to it after the close of the special 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..” (second: Woodland)
Reopen the special meeting
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to reopen the special 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)
Reopen the regular Town Council Meeting
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to reopen the regular Town Council 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)
Minutes of the May 29, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the May 29, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the May 29, 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)
Minutes of the June 5, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the June 5, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the June 5, 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)
Minutes of the June 12, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the June 12, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the June 12, 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Establishing Water and Sewer Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2019.
Approve the proposed water and sewer rates and charges for FY 2019
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the proposed water and sewer rates and charges for FY 2019;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Town Manager to...
Approve the loan order for $1,287,000: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Town Manager to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the loan order for $1,287,000;
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)
Approve the loan order for $1,050,000: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Town Manager to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the loan order for $1,050,000;
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)
Approve the loan order for $500,000: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Town Manager to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the loan order for $500,000;
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: Feltner)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the Special Education Revolving...
Move up Item 8
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the Special Education Revolving Fund and the Department of Public Buildings – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr. - Chair Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item 8;
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)
Accept the report
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)
Vote to Authorize the Town Manager to Sign the Watertown Department of Public Buildings Memorandum of Agreement to...
Authorizing the Town Manager to sign the Watertown Department of Public Buildings Memorandum of Agreement to create a Joint Municipal and School Facilities Department in accordance with M.G.L
Chapter 71, Section 37M Councilor Piccirilli made a motion authorizing the Town Manager to sign the Watertown Department of Public Buildings Memorandum of Agreement to create a Joint Municipal and School Facilities Department in accordance with M.G.L.
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)
Resolution on a Special Education Stabilization Fund Process
Adopt the Resolution on a Special Education Stabilization Fund process
Resolution on a Special Education Stabilization Fund Process Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adopt the Resolution on a Special Education Stabilization Fund process;
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)
Motion for Referral to the Rules and Ordinances Committee to Consider Amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance...
Make the referral to Rules and Ordinances: Motion for Referral to the Rules and Ordinances Committee to Consider Amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance (Chapter 91)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make the referral to Rules and Ordinances;
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)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property from Cronin Signs for “Summer Concert Series.”
Approve the gift of tangible property: Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property from Cronin Signs for “Summer Concert Series.”
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the 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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $217,300 from Various Fiscal Year 2018 Electricity and...
Approve the transfer of $217,300: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $217,300 from Various Fiscal Year 2018 Electricity and Gas Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2018 ESCO...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the transfer of $217,300;
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 $34,500 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Town...
Approve the transfer of $34,500: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $34,500 from the Fiscal Year 2018 Town Council Reserve Account to the Town Manager Prior Year Full Time Salaries Account and...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve the transfer of $34,500;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was unanimously approved on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Housing Choice Grant Opportunity
Refer the item to Committees on Human Services and Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to refer the item to Committees on Human Services and Budget and Fiscal Oversight;
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 the regular Town Council meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the regular Town Council 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: 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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