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November 26, 2019
12 recorded votes, 12 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
During the meeting:
- Angeline B. Kounelis recused from the vote: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for.
- Angeline B. Kounelis recused from the vote: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Setting Optional Tax Exemptions for Fiscal Year 2020.
Every vote, in order
To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with NonUnion Personnel or to Conduct Collective...
Enter into executive session: To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with NonUnion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining Sessions or Contract Negotiations with...
To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with NonUnion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining Sessions or Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel – Town Manager, Michael J. Driscoll Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council enter into 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: Woodland)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the November 12, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the November 12, 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)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS ACTION ITEM Relating to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning...
Adopt Chapter 64 N Section 3 for a 3% Marijuana Sales Tax
He then moved that the Town Council adopt Chapter 64 N Section 3 for a 3% Marijuana Sales Tax;
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..” (second: Woodland)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for...
Adopt the 175% Commercial Tax Shift: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for Fiscal Year 2020
After discussion, Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the 175% Commercial Tax Shift;
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)
Adopt the 24% Residential Exemption: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for Fiscal Year 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the 24% Residential Exemption;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Angeline B. Kounelis recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Setting Optional Tax Exemptions for Fiscal Year 2020
Adopt the noted exemptions up to 100% of the maximum allowable increase above the statutory limits
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the noted exemptions up to 100% of the maximum allowable increase above the statutory limits;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Angeline B. Kounelis recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of Fitness Equipment from Tufts Health Plan.
Approve the acceptance of tangible personal property of fitness equipment from Tufts Health Plan
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of tangible personal property of fitness equipment from Tufts Health 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)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Reports Regarding Recommendations on the FY2021 Budget Policy...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Reports Regarding Recommendations on the FY2021 Budget Policy Guidelines – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town...
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: Feltner)
Adopt the FY2021 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted
He then moved that the Town Council adopt the FY2021 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted;
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: Feltner)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding the Results of the Kitchen Table Conversations – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding the Results of the Kitchen Table Conversations – Anthony Palomba, Chair
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)
NEW BUSINESS Request for a Referral to the Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Committees Regarding the...
Refer to the Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Committees the expansion of the consideration of the Noise Ordinance to include leaf blowers
NEW BUSINESS Request for a Referral to the Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Committees Regarding the Expansion of the Consideration of the Noise Ordinance to Include Leaf Blowers Councilor Falkoff moved to refer to the Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Committees the expansion of the consideration of the Noise Ordinance to include leaf blowers;
Yes: Bays, Falkoff, Feltner, WoodlandNo: Donato, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes read “voted 45 against the motion”; the names listed (4 in favor, 5 against) show the referral failed 4 to 5.
From the minutes
“After a discussion as to the purpose of the referral, the Town Council voted 45 against the motion..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
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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