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April 9, 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
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the March 26, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the March 26, 2019 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 Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to Determine a Process for Requests for Information
Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the reexamination of the Request for Information process as he feels it could be streamlined
Councilor Piccirilli so moved;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval...
Approve the Loan Order for $288,000 for the girls’ locker rooms and bathrooms in the Middle School
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Loan Order for $288,000 for the girls’ locker rooms and bathrooms in the Middle School;
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)
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Informational Presentation on the Available Emergency Notification and Community...
Enhance the referral to the Media and Public Outreach Committee that it work with the Town Manager or his designee to create a plan to use the Everbridge system to send out messages to the public...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to enhance the referral to the Media and Public Outreach Committee that it work with the Town Manager or his designee to create a plan to use the Everbridge system to send out messages to the public regarding Town business;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer in the Amount of $209,378 from Various Fiscal Year 2019 Accounts to the Fiscal...
Approve the transfer of $209,378: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer in the Amount of $209,378 from Various Fiscal Year 2019 Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2019 Snow and Ice Rental of Equipment...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $209,378;
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)
Costs of services have increased the monthly benefit thereby causing the deficit in funding.
Approve the transfer of $22,000
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $22,000;
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 Funds in the Amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of $70,000: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Fire Vehicle...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of $70,000;
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 Filing with the General Court of a Petition for a Special Act for a Public-Private...
Adopt the resolution authorizing the filing of a petition for a Special Act for a Public-Private Partnership for renovations at Arsenal Park with the attached Act providing for the construction of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the resolution authorizing the filing of a petition for a Special Act for a Public-Private Partnership for renovations at Arsenal Park with the attached Act providing for the construction of Arsenal Park improvements in the Town of Watertown;
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 Adopting the Town Of Watertown Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update
Approve the resolution adopting the Town of Watertown’s Hazardous Mitigation Plan
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the resolution adopting the Town of Watertown’s Hazardous Mitigation Plan;
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 Public Works Report Regarding a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair AGENDA ITEM...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair AGENDA ITEM: That the Town Council Endorse the Bicycle and Pedestrian...
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)
Endorse the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee’s request to move forward with a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as presented, and to include a representative from the Commission on Disability to the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council endorse the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee’s request to move forward with a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as presented, and to include a representative from the Commission on Disability to the Steering Committee that will oversee the Plan;
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)
Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Noise Regulation Revisions – Anthony Palomba...
Table the report: Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Noise Regulation Revisions – Anthony Palomba, Chair, Human Services; Anthony Donato, Chair, Rules and...
Councilor Piccirilli withdrew his motion and moved to table 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..” (second: Falkoff)
NEW BUSINESS A Request to Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the Matter of Whether There Are Appropriate...
Refer to the Committee on Development and Planning a review of Section 8.00 Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of the removal of soil excavation
NEW BUSINESS A Request to Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the Matter of Whether There Are Appropriate Modifications to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Excavation Work that Will Provide More Protection to Neighbors Councilor Falkoff made a motion to refer to the Committee on Development and Planning a review of Section 8.00 Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of the removal of soil excavation;
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: Falkoff, second: Feltner)
Communications From The Town Manager
The Town Manager be authorized to sign the letter regarding the Community Preservation funding
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Manager be authorized to sign the letter regarding the Community Preservation funding;
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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