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January 22, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 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
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Minutes of the November 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes with one correction on page 10 by removing the words “Unknown – 100 Irving Street” and inserting in its place the words “Pribhu Hingorani – 124 Watertown Street”
Minutes of the November 27, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes with one correction on page 10 by removing the words “Unknown – 100 Irving Street” and inserting in its place the words “Pribhu Hingorani – 124 Watertown Street”;
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 December 11, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes with correction: Minutes of the December 11, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the December 11, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes with correction.
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 Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of Exercise Equipment from Mrs. Maureen...
Approve the gift of tangible property: Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of Exercise Equipment from Mrs. Maureen Toscano
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)
First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Clarify Limitations on the...
Refer the matter to the Planning Board: First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Clarify Limitations on the Size, Height, and Number of Stories in...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Planning Board;
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)
That the Town Council Appoint Jonathan Bockian to the Community Preservation Committee for a Three-Year Term that...
Accept the report
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)
Appoint Dennis Duff to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term that expires on February 1, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Dennis Duff to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term that expires on February 1, 2020;
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)
Appoint Elodia Thomas to the Community Preservation Committee for a two-year term that expires on February 1, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Elodia Thomas to the Community Preservation Committee for a two-year term that expires on February 1, 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: Woodland)
Appoint Jonathan Bockian to the Community Preservation Committee for a two-year term that expires on February 1, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Jonathan Bockian to the Community Preservation Committee for a two-year term that expires on February 1, 2022;
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 Town Council Request the Administration to Develop an Investment Policy Statement for the OPEB Trust Fund, and...
Accept the report
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: Kounelis)
Approve an Order Establishing the Watertown OPEB Trust Fund by adopting M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council approve an Order Establishing the Watertown OPEB Trust Fund by adopting 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: Woodland)
Request the Administration to develop an Investment Policy Statement for the OPEB Trust Fund, and establish a funding plan to address the unfunded OPEB liability
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council request the Administration to develop an Investment Policy Statement for the OPEB Trust Fund, and establish a funding plan to address the unfunded OPEB liability;
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 Regarding the Snow Removal Program Anthony Palomba – Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Regarding the Snow Removal Program 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 Personnel and Town Organization Regarding the Salaries of the Town Council and the Town Auditor...
Accept the report with the three revisions: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Regarding the Salaries of the Town Council and the Town Auditor – Caroline Bays, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report with the three revisions;
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 Report Regarding Self-Service Gas Pumps – Anthony Donato, Chair ACTION ITEM: That...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Self-Service Gas Pumps – Anthony Donato, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Full Town Council Hold a Public Hearing and Vote to Amend...
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)
NEW BUSINESS Consideration and Action on the Appointment of Mark Kraczkiewicz to the Community Preservation...
Appoint Mr. Kraczkiewicz to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term that expires on February 1, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Mr. Kraczkiewicz to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term that expires on February 1, 2020;
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 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..” (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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