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September 24, 2019
7 recorded votes, 7 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 To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates...
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 moved 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;
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 September 10, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the September 10, 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)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS A) Resolution Authorizing A Transfer Of Funds In Order To Fund A...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount $376,880 in order to fund a Stipulated Massachusetts Joint LaborManagement Committee Award on the terms set forth in a memorandum of agreement with the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount $376,880 in order to fund a Stipulated Massachusetts Joint LaborManagement Committee Award on the terms set forth in a memorandum of agreement with the Watertown Police Supervisors Association, MCOP, Local 373 covering the period of July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019;
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)
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $6,364 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer To Other Funds Account in order to fund the local...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $6,364 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer To Other Funds Account in order to fund the local match requirement for a federal Fiscal Year 2018 assistance to Firefighters Grant Award;
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)
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $3,800 to offset expenses related to the “Faire On The Square 2019”
C) Resolution Authorizing Acceptance And Expenditure Of A Gift Of Funds In The Amount Of $3,800 To Offset Expenses Related To The “Faire On The Square 2019.” Mr. Driscoll stated that the Town had received six gifts of funds to offset the expenses of the Faire on the Square from Rotary Club of Watertown Watertown Community Foundation, Inc. Watertown Ford Messina Koufos Associates Inc, dba Realty Executives Watertown Police Supervisors Association The Whooley Foundation $1,000 750 750 600 350 350 Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $3,800 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: Woodland)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Communication with Town Council during...
Accept the report
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn;
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)
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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