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September 17, 2019
14 recorded votes, 14 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
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Acceptance of the Proclamation...
Accept the proclamation
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: Falkoff)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Approval of Sending Letter to MassDOT Regarding the MassDOT Workforce Transportation Program.
Approve the sending of a letter to MassDOT regarding the Workforce Transportation Program
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the sending of a letter to MassDOT regarding the Workforce Transportation Program;
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 on a Request from NS AJO Holdings Inc., Currently Approved for...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report on a Request from NS AJO Holdings Inc., Currently Approved for Operation of a Registered Marijuana Dispensary at 23 Elm...
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)
Have the Town Council move forward with an adult use marijuana establishment to be operated by NS AJO Holdings at 23 Elm Street and to have the administration proceed with scheduling a community...
Councilor Woodland moved to have the Town Council move forward with an adult use marijuana establishment to be operated by NS AJO Holdings at 23 Elm Street and to have the administration proceed with scheduling a community meeting and developing a draft host community agreement to be brought back to the committee for review;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Kounelis
From the minutes
“the motion was adopted 8-1 on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Transportation Network Company Funds and...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Transportation Network Company Funds and Qualification or Conditions, and Application and Review Process for...
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 adult use marijuana review criteria and submission process as presented in the August 13, 2019 memo with criteria 2.c. amended to read: “Evaluate the Commonwealth’s required...
Councilor Woodland moved that the Town Council move forward with adult use marijuana review criteria and submission process as presented in the August 13, 2019 memo with criteria 2.c. amended to read: “Evaluate the Commonwealth’s required positive impact plan and diversity plan as to how it affects 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: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Affordable Housing Options – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1)...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Affordable Housing Options – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council Prioritize Affordable housing when...
Councilor Falkoff 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: Falkoff, second: Woodland)
The Town Council ask the Planning Department to draft a proposal for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs(s), including how it could be appropriately funded and staffed
Councilor Falkoff moved the Town Council ask the Planning Department to draft a proposal for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Programs(s), including how it could be appropriately funded and staffed;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Kounelis
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted 8-1 on a voice vote..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Bays)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Veterans’ Property Tax Programs as it Relates to the BRAVE Act...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Veterans’ Property Tax Programs as it Relates to the BRAVE Act – Anthony J. Donato, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town...
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)
Adopt provisions in Section 5N of MGL Ch: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Veterans’ Property Tax Programs as it Relates to the BRAVE Act – Anthony J. Donato, Chair ACTION ITEMS...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council adopt provisions in Section 5N of MGL Ch.
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)
Adopt the provisions of MGL Ch: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Veterans’ Property Tax Programs as it Relates to the BRAVE Act – Anthony J. Donato, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council adopt the provisions of MGL Ch.
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 Public Works and Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding a Review of the Draft Parking...
Accept the report: Committees on Public Works and Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding a Review of the Draft Parking Management Plan and the Making of Recommendations Regarding Said...
Councilor Palomba 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: Palomba, second: Falkoff)
Endorse the ten recommendations in the Watertown parking management plan and instruct the Administration to develop an implementation plan
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council endorse the ten recommendations in the Watertown parking management plan and instruct the Administration to develop an implementation 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)
EXECUTIVE SESSION To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a...
Adjourn and enter into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the...
Councilor Piccirlli moved to adjourn and enter into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body – 165-183 Grove Street;
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..” (second: Feltner)
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