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August 14, 2018
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Angeline B. Kounelis arrived late (6:31 p.m.).
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris, Angeline B. Kounelis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:30 P.M.
Enter into Executive Session
To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Public Body – Consideration of Acquisition of Properties for Establishment of Open Space Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council enter into Executive Session;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Angeline B. Kounelis arrived late (6:31 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)
Minutes of the June 26, 2018 Special Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written of the Special Town Council meeting of June 26, 2018
Minutes of the June 26, 2018 Special Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as written of the Special Town Council meeting of June 26, 2018;
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 26, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written of the Town Council meeting of June 26, 2018
Minutes of the June 26, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as written of the Town Council meeting of June 26, 2018;
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 July 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes of the Town Council meeting of July 10, 2018 as amended
Minutes of the July 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of the Town Council meeting of July 10, 2018 as amended;
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 A Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Process.
Accept the resolution
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the resolution;
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 Petition for a Grant of Location for NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to...
Approve the petition as presented: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location for NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to Install Approximately 70 Feet of Conduit in...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition as presented;
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 Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Town Manager to...
Approve the Loan Order of $2,030,900: 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 moved to approve the Loan Order of $2,030,900;
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)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS An Order Accepting a Pedestrian and Bicycle Easement at Property Located...
Approve the order accepting the easement at 130 Arsenal Street and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the grant of easement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the order accepting the easement at 130 Arsenal Street and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the grant of easement;
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)
Ad Hoc Committee on Victory Field Phase 2 Report – Final Report – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the...
The recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee be accepted
Councilor Piccirilli read the conclusion of the report and made a motion that the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee be accepted;
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)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Transportation Network Company Tax – Kenneth M....
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Transportation Network Company Tax – Kenneth M. Woodland
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)
Appropriate the 2018 Transportation Network Company Tax Funds to the Watertown Transportation Management Association to partially fund the Shuttle Bus Pilot Program
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the Town Council appropriate the 2018 Transportation Network Company Tax Funds to the Watertown Transportation Management Association to partially fund the Shuttle Bus Pilot Program;
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 Affordable Housing in Watertown – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding 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 Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Increased Government Participation and Methods of Outreach...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Increased Government Participation and Methods of Outreach – Anthony Palomba
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)
That the Town Council Ask the Personnel Director to Provide Salary Information for Town Councilors from Comparative...
Accept the report: That the Town Council Ask the Personnel Director to Provide Salary Information for Town Councilors from Comparative Communities
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)
Amend the action item motion to include a 2.5% increase for Fiscal Year 2018 and a 2.0% increase for Fiscal Year 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend the action item motion to include a 2.5% increase for Fiscal Year 2018 and a 2.0% increase for Fiscal Year 2019;
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)
Evaluate the performance of the Town Auditor using the most recently used form
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council evaluate the performance of the Town Auditor using the most recently used form;
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: Falkoff)
Ask the Personnel Director to provide salary information for Town Councilors from comparative communities
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council ask the Personnel Director to provide salary information for Town Councilors from comparative communities;
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 Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Status of the Bring Your Own Bags Ordinance (May 21, 2018)...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Status of the Bring Your Own Bags Ordinance (May 21, 2018) – Anthony Donato
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 Rules and Ordinances Revised Report Regarding the Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance (July 16, 2018)...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Revised Report Regarding the Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance (July 16, 2018) – Anthony J. Donato
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 Rules and Ordinances Revised Report Regarding Revisions to Animal Control Ordinance – Anthony Donato...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Revised Report Regarding Revisions to Animal Control Ordinance – Anthony Donato, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Adopt Revisions to...
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)
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)
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)
Communications From The Town Manager
Include Public Safety in the referral
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to include Public Safety in the referral;
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 meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion 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: 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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