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October 8, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 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 September 17, 2019 Special Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the September 17, 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)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Approval of Sending a Letter to MassDOT Regarding the MassDOT Workforce Transportation Program
Have the Town Council send the Letter of Support to MassDOT
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the Town Council send the Letter of Support to MassDOT;
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 $514,510 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to Various...
Authorize transfer of $514,510 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to various Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department Accounts in order to adjust the Fiscal Year 2020 Police...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize transfer of $514,510 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to various Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department Accounts in order to adjust the Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department Budget as a result of Fiscal Year 20172019 Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Police Association and Police Supervisors Association;
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)
Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Salary of the Town Auditor – Caroline Bays, Chair
Move up Item 7B: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Salary of the Town Auditor – Caroline Bays, Chair
Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Salary of the Town Auditor – Caroline Bays, Chair Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item 7B;
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)
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Salary of the Town Auditor – Caroline Bays, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee 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: Falkoff)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Interviews for the Zoning Board of Appeals – Kenneth...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Interviews for the Zoning Board of Appeals – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee 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)
Confirm Francis Goyes Flor for appointment as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on February 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Francis Goyes Flor for appointment as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on February 15, 2021;
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)
Confirm David Ferris for reappointment as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on February 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm David Ferris for reappointment as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on February 15, 2024;
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 Safety Report Regarding Interviews for the Traffic Commission – Lisa J. Feltner, Chair ACTION...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding Interviews for the Traffic Commission – Lisa J. Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council Reappoint John S....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee 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)
Reappoint John S. Airasian to the Traffic Commission for a term to Expire on May 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council reappoint John S. Airasian to the Traffic Commission for a term to Expire on May 15, 2020;
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 Kelly J. Gallagher to the Traffic Commission for a term to Expire on May 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council reappoint Kelly J. Gallagher to the Traffic Commission for a term to Expire on May 15, 2021;
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 Interviews for the
Accept the Report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Interviews for the
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)
Confirm Patrick Fairbairn for reappointment to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on February 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Patrick Fairbairn for reappointment to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on February 15, 2022;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion as adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Confirm Charles Bering for reappointment to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on February 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Charles Bering for reappointment to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on February 15, 2022;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion as adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Confirm Colleen Egan for appointment to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on February 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Colleen Egan for appointment to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on February 15, 2021;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion as adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion 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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