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October 22, 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
Minutes of the September 24, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written: Minutes of the September 24, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the September 24, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt 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 October 8, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as amended: Minutes of the October 8, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the October 8, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as amended;
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)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Acceptance of Proclamation Honoring Thelma...
Accept the proclamation
He then 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..” (second: Woodland)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Grant of Location Petition from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY to...
Move up Item C in the hearing: Public Hearing and Vote on a Grant of Location Petition from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install 9 Feet ± of Conduit Northwesterly from Pole...
Public Hearing and Vote on a Grant of Location Petition from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install 9 Feet ± of Conduit Northwesterly from Pole 16/46 Approximately 220 Feet Southwest of Waltham Street to Provide Underground Electric Service to 385 Pleasant Street Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item C in the hearing;
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 Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
Table the vote until the next Town Council meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to table the vote until the next Town Council 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on an Ordinance Amending the Town Auditor’s Salary
Adopt the ordinance regarding the Town Auditor’s salary to make no salary change for FY 2018, but to increase the salary by 3.5% for FY 2019 along with a merit increase
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the ordinance regarding the Town Auditor’s salary to make no salary change for FY 2018, but to increase the salary by 3.5% for FY 2019 along with a merit increase;
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)
First Reading and Re-Referral to the Planning Board for Public Hearing a Request to Amend the Zoning Map of...
Refer the matter to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
Councilor Piccirilli moved refer the matter to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing;
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 $80,000 from
Authorizing a transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – School...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorizing a transfer of funds in the amount of $80,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Debt Retirement – Short Term Interest Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – School Department Account in order to move forward with the replacement of the Middle School classroom laminate floors;
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 Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the NS AJO Holdings, Inc. Operating as an Adult Use...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the NS AJO Holdings, Inc. Operating as an Adult Use Marijuana Establishment at 23 Elm St. – Kenneth Woodland...
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)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the Host Community Agreement, as presented, for NS AJO Holdings, Inc. to operate a recreational marijuana retail establishment at 23 Elm Street
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute the Host Community Agreement, as presented, for NS AJO Holdings, Inc. to operate a recreational marijuana retail establishment at 23 Elm Street;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Kounelis
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on an 8-1 roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Proposed Adjustments to the Town’s Transportation...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Proposed Adjustments to the Town’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Regulations ACTION ITEM: 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: Woodland)
Endorse the revised regulations as presented, with Table 1-1, Bullet 7 revised to match Section 6.2.1
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council endorse the revised regulations as presented, with Table 1-1, Bullet 7 revised to match Section 6.2.1;
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 a Policy for Naming Squares or Intersections for Non-Veterans – Vincent...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding a Policy for Naming Squares or Intersections for Non-Veterans – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Adopt 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)
Adopt the “Naming Policy for Squares or Intersections for Non-Veterans” as attached to the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council adopt the “Naming Policy for Squares or Intersections for Non-Veterans” as attached to 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 the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Palomba 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: Palomba, 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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