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June 25, 2019
23 recorded votes, 23 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
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
For the Town Council to 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 Supervisors Union, as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Town’s Bargaining Position Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to enter into Executive Session;
The minutes give the result only (a roll call vote, with no count or names), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Special Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Special Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Special 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)
Minutes of the June 11, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the June 11, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the June 11, 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)
Acceptance of the Proclamation Honoring Luke Black, Eagle Scout
Accept the proclamation: Acceptance of the Proclamation Honoring Luke Black, Eagle Scout
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: Feltner)
Acceptance of the Proclamation Honoring Jocelyn Tager for Her Work with Solar Energy
Accept the proclamation: Acceptance of the Proclamation Honoring Jocelyn Tager for Her Work with Solar Energy
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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Establishing Water and Sewer Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2020
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020 Water and Sewer Rates as proposed
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020 Water and Sewer Rates as proposed;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town
Authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Town Manager to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,050,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the General Laws, or...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Town Manager to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,050,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor for the costs of sewer system improvements at various locations throughout the Town, and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer with the Approval of the Town Manager to...
Authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Town Manager to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $500,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 of the General Laws, or...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Town Manager to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $500,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor for the costs of water system improvements at various locations throughout the Town, and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto.
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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote a Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Salary for School Committee Members
Adopt the ordinance establishing an increase of salary for School Committee members to $4,500 per member to be effective on January 1, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the ordinance establishing an increase of salary for School Committee members to $4,500 per member to be effective on January 1, 2020;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town...
Authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $12,441,016 under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $12,441,016 under M.G.L.
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 order to Fund the Joint Labor-Management Committee Arbitration Award...
Authorize the transfer of $678,503 to fund the Joint Labor-Management Committee Arbitration Award in the matter of the arbitration between the Police Association and the Town of Watertown
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the transfer of $678,503 to fund the Joint Labor-Management Committee Arbitration Award in the matter of the arbitration between the Police Association and the Town of Watertown;
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 $284,500 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $284,500 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Victory Field Phase 2 Account in order...
In the discussion that followed, Mr. Howard stated * The lighting would be LED’s reducing the glare to the neighbors; that there would be an on light at the tennis courts with a 20 minute use limit; and that there would be low level lighting on the track court for users. * There would be a sufficient pool of bidders for the contract because it is a good size contract; there are several contractors familiar with park construction; and the contract has no unusual limits. * Pole vaults are in concrete in the park; the pads would be stored in an equipment storage facility behind the bleachers Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $284,500 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Victory Field Phase 2 Account in order to proceed with the Victory Field Phase 2 Project;
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: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,785,250 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Debt Retirement...
Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $1,785,250 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects – Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $1,785,250 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects – Town Streets & Sidewalks and Transfer to Capital Projects – 3 Elementary School Project Accounts;
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 $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Transfer $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization Fund Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2019 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization Fund Account;
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 $231,000 from Various Fiscal Year 2019 Electricity and...
Transfer funds in the amount of $231,000 from various Fiscal Year 2019 Electricity and Gas Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2019 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer funds in the amount of $231,000 from various Fiscal Year 2019 Electricity and Gas Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2019 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund Account;
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 Personnel and Town Organization Report on Reappointing Richard Moynihan to the Board of Assessors for a...
Accept the report with the amendments to indicate that Councilor Feltner attended the meeting and to reflect that the vote to reappoint Mr. Moynihan was 3-0
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report with the amendments to indicate that Councilor Feltner attended the meeting and to reflect that the vote to reappoint Mr. Moynihan was 3-0;
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)
Reappoint Richard Moynihan to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on May 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Richard Moynihan to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on May 15, 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: Feltner)
Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Human Services Report Regarding the Housing Choice Grant...
Accept the report: Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Human Services Report Regarding the Housing Choice Grant Application – Kenneth Woodland, Chair, Economic Development and...
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)
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization to Design an Informational Packet for Newly Elected...
Refer to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization the design of an informational packet for newly elected Town Councilors
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization the design of an informational packet for newly elected Town Councilors;
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: Palomba)
Referral to the Economic and Planning Committee to Discuss Qualifications or Conditions, and Application and Review...
Refer to the Economic and Planning Committee the discussion of qualifications or conditions, and application and review process for operating a Marijuana Establishment, possibly for both a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Economic and Planning Committee the discussion of qualifications or conditions, and application and review process for operating a Marijuana Establishment, possibly for both a Community Host Agreement and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishment License;
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: Palomba)
Referral to the to the Committee on Media and Public Outreach the Question of Reviewing the Public Forum Loop
Refer to the Committee on Media and Public Outreach the question of reviewing the Public Forum loop
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Media and Public Outreach the question of reviewing the Public Forum loop;
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)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Transportation Infrastructure Funds
The matter be referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning;
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)
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