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October 23, 2018
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the October 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the October 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved 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 Creation of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Interview Initial Round of Community Preservation Committee...
Authorize the Council President to create an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to interview the initial round of Community Preservation Committee applicants
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Council President to create an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to interview the initial round of Community Preservation Committee applicants;
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)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Acceptance of the Proclamation...
Accept the proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Adopt the FY 2019 Budget Amendment as presented: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the FY 2019 Budget Amendment 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)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Statewide and Regional Housing Organizations and Resources – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Statewide and Regional Housing Organizations and Resources – 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)
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 Piccirilli, Chair, Public Works, and Anthony...
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)
Adopt the action item of the Committee report: Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Regulations to Strengthen the Protection of Trees – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the action item of 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)
NEW BUSINESS Referral to Public Works Subcommittee: Create a Policy for the Naming of Intersections or Squares for...
Refer the matter
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter;
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)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Request for Confirmation of Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Make the referral
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make the referral;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandAbstained: KounelisAngeline B. Kounelis voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted 8 – 0 – 1 on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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; the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m..” (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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