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March 26, 2019
18 recorded votes, 18 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
To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library...
Enter into executive session: To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to enter into executive session;
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)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the March 12, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Approve the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the March 12, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve 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 Consideration and Action on the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Submission Date
Change the budget submission date to the second Town Council Meeting in April
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Consideration and Action on the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Submission Date Councilor Piccirilli moved to change the budget submission date to the second Town Council Meeting in April;
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)
Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the discussion of involving multiple agency reviews when conditions deem it to be needed
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the discussion of involving multiple agency reviews when conditions deem it to be needed;
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)
The questions regarding additional licenses and the payment of liquor licenses fees should be paid pending completion of development should be referred to the Rules and Ordinances Committee for review
Based on the request, Councilor Piccirilli moved that the questions regarding additional licenses and the payment of liquor licenses fees should be paid pending completion of development should be referred to the Rules and Ordinances Committee for review;
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 Ordinance to Modify Hours of Operation of the Administration Building.
Approve the Ordinance for the Temporary Modification of Summer Hours
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Ordinance for the Temporary Modification of Summer Hours;
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 to Amend the Watertown Code of Ordinances Section 92.04 to Allow Self-Service Gasoline Pumps
Strike section 92.04 Gasoline Pumps from the Code of Ordinances
Councilor Piccirilli moved to strike section 92.04 Gasoline Pumps from the Code of Ordinances;
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 $61,500 from the Fiscal Year 2019
Approve the transfer of funds for $61,500 for an IT Assessment Study
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds for $61,500 for an IT Assessment Study;
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)
That the Town Council Appoint Melanson Health to Conduct the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit Per Their Proposal, with...
For the Town Council to accept the Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Report prepared by Melanson Heath
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for the Town Council to accept the Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Report prepared by Melanson Heath;
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 Melanson Health to conduct the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit per their proposal, with expected completion by the end of December 2019
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council appoint Melanson Health to conduct the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit per their proposal, with expected completion by the end of December 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: Woodland)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Assisted Living Overlay District – Kenneth...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Assisted Living Overlay District – Kenneth Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Move Forward...
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)
Move forward with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 with the proposed changes as presented
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council move forward with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 with the proposed changes 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: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
That the Town Council Appoint Melanson Health to Conduct the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit Per Their Proposal, with...
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Evaluation of Some Previously Discussed Affordable Housing Options – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli amended his motion to accept the report with the deletion of the sentence in section 4 – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) which states “Councilor Falkoff attended presentations on ADU’s from representatives of Newton and Framingham at the MMA Conference” and to revise the third sentence by deleting the word “these” and inserting the word “other” so that it reads “Mr. Magoon will reach out to other cities….”;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Palomba
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a voice vote of 8 – 1; all Councilors voted in the affirmative except for Councilor Palomba who voted in the negative..” (second: Falkoff)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Increased Governmental Participation and Outreach Options...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Increased Governmental Participation and Outreach Options – 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: Feltner)
Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government Report Regarding the Confirmation of Adam Brewster to the Board...
Accept the report and to add the date the report was read as March 26, 2019
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to accept the report and to add the date the report was read as March 26, 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: Woodland)
Confirm Adam Brewster as a Commissioner to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term to expire on April 1, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Adam Brewster as a Commissioner to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term to expire on April 1, 2023;
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)
Committees on Human Services and Public Works Report Regarding Parking Access at Filippello Park at Glen Circle...
Accept the report: Committees on Human Services and Public Works Report Regarding Parking Access at Filippello Park at Glen Circle – Anthony Palomba, Chair, Human Services; Vincent Piccirilli...
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: Falkoff)
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: 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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