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September 10, 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
Executive Session – 6:45 P.M.
For the Town Council to meet in Executive Session
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to meet in 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: Feltner)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the August 13, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Approve the minutes with an amendment to Item 12D; the words “Public Works” should read “Economic Development and Planning”
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the August 13, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes with an amendment to Item 12D; the words “Public Works” should read “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: Falkoff)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, With the Approval of the Town...
Approve a Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $4,080,875 under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $4,080,875 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town...
Approve a Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $2,500,000 under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $2,500,000 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)
Approve a Loan Order authorizing the town treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,100,000 Under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a Loan Order authorizing the town treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,100,000 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: Bays)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in Order to Fund an Agreement with the Library, AFSCME Council 93 Union...
Transfer funds in the amount of $41,325 to fund an agreement with the Library, AFSCME Council 93 Union covering the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer funds in the amount of $41,325 to fund an agreement with the Library, AFSCME Council 93 Union covering the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022;
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: Falkoff)
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the Amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings...
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the “Faire on the Square 2019”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the “Faire on the Square 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: Feltner)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the Amount of $1,000 from Digital Federal...
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $1,000 from Digital Federal Credit Union for veterans’ services
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $1,000 from Digital Federal Credit Union for veterans’ services;
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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $176,600 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement...
Approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $176,600 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – Fire...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $176,600 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – Fire Department Equipment Account in order to move forward with the acquisition of the second set of firefighter protective gear;
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 $72,603 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $72,603 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – Public...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $72,603 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – Public Buildings Vehicles Account in order to move forward with the purchase of two maintenance vehicles;
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: Falkoff)
Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Recommendations for the 2020 Roads Program – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Recommendations for the 2020 Roads Program – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair AGENDA ITEM: That the Town Council Approve Proceeding with...
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)
For the Town Council to approve proceeding with the 2020 Road Program as presented
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for the Town Council to approve proceeding with the 2020 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)
Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report on Noise
Accept the report: Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report on Noise
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 Referral to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning To Consider Staff Proposed Adjustments...
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration of staff proposed adjustments to the Town's Transportation Demand Management regulations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration of staff proposed adjustments to the Town's Transportation Demand Management regulations;
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: 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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