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January 8, 2019
15 recorded votes, 15 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
Proposed Modification to the Resolution on the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Process
Adopt the revised resolution to the FY 2020 Budget Process
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the revised resolution to the FY 2020 Budget 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: Woodland)
Referral to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning - The Consideration of Amendments to the Assisted...
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration of Amendments to the Assisted Living Overlay District of the Zoning Ordinance to make the Affordable Housing...
Referral to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning - The Consideration of Amendments to the Assisted Living Overlay District of the Zoning Ordinance to Make the Affordable Housing Requirement Consistent Throughout Town Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration of Amendments to the Assisted Living Overlay District of the Zoning Ordinance to make the Affordable Housing requirement consistent throughout Town;
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)
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances - The Consideration of Regulations for Short-Term Rentals and New...
Refer the matter to the Rules and Ordinances Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Rules and Ordinances Committee;
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)
Authorization for the Town Manager to Sign a Letter to National Grid to Address Natural Gas Leaks Due to the...
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Town
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Town;
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)
Acceptance of the Proclamation Regarding the Celebration of Lochoccar, the New Year Celebration for the Nepalese...
Accept the proclamation regarding the celebration of Lochoccar
Acceptance of the Proclamation Regarding the Celebration of Lochoccar, the New Year Celebration for the Nepalese Gurung Samaj Community Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation regarding the celebration of Lochoccar;
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)
Acceptance of the Proclamation Regarding the Celebration of Pho-Lho Lhochhar, the New Year Celebration for the...
Accept the proclamation regarding the celebration of Pho-Lho Lhochhar
Acceptance of the Proclamation Regarding the Celebration of Pho-Lho Lhochhar, the New Year Celebration for the Nepalese Tamu Samaaj Community Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation regarding the celebration of Pho-Lho Lhochhar;
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 Solutions and Examples for Creating Affordable...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Affordable Housing Solutions and Examples for Creating Affordable Housing – 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 Affordable Housing Community Suggestions and Lessons Learned – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Affordable Housing Community Suggestions and Lessons Learned – 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)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Increasing Public Outreach and Community Engagement...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Increasing Public Outreach and Community Engagement – 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 Recommends that the Administration Add Additional Funding in the Annual Capital Improvement...
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 then adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
Approve proceeding with the 2019 Road Program as presented
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the Town Council approve proceeding with the 2019 Road Program 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: Woodland)
Recommend the Administration add additional funding in the annual Capital Improvement Program for “Collector Roads and Longer Streets” in addition to the annual $2.5M Road Program appropriation
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the Town Council recommend the Administration add additional funding in the annual Capital Improvement Program for “Collector Roads and Longer Streets” in addition to the annual $2.5M Road Program appropriation;
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)
That the Town Council approve the Resolution for a Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
Accept the report
Councilor Feltner 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: Feltner, second: Woodland)
Approve the Resolution for a Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
The motion was adopted Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council approve the Resolution for a Transition to 100% Renewable Energy;
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)
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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