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December 10, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris, Caroline Bays
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Vincent J. Piccirilli recused from the vote: Announcement and Ratification of Vote Regarding 321 Arsenal Street, Mosesian Center for the Arts.
- Vincent J. Piccirilli recused from the vote: Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding the Review of the Public Safety Study and the Management and Operations.
Every vote, in order
To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with NonUnion Personnel or to Conduct Collective...
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...
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 B. 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 Falkoff moved to 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 and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel namely, Town Manager, Michael J. Driscoll;
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: Falkoff, second: Feltner)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the November 26, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the November 26, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the minutes;
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: Piccirilli)
Proclamation Honoring the Work of Library Trustee Timothy Tracy
Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Work of Library Trustee Timothy Tracy
Councilor Falkoff 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: Falkoff, second: Woodland)
Proclamation Honoring the Work of Penny Peoples
Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Work of Penny Peoples
Councilor Falkoff 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 C..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Piccirilli)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location by National Grid to Install and Maintain a 6-Inch...
Approve the grant of location by National Grid to install and maintain a 6-inch prefabricated regulator with approximately 100 feet of 16-inch gas main and approximately 140 feet of 12-inch gas...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location by National Grid to install and maintain a 6-inch prefabricated regulator with approximately 100 feet of 16-inch gas main and approximately 140 feet of 12-inch gas main in Belmont Street (abutting Saint Patrick’s Cemetery) near the intersection of Duff Street, all of which to replace and remove the existing regulator in the intersection of Duff Street and Belmont Street;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from Comcast Cable, Inc. to Install 2x4 – Inch...
Approve a grant of location from Comcast Cable, Inc. to Install 2x4 – inch conduits starting at utility pole 47 crossing Pleasant Street as shown on SOW 60-Feet to rear of sidewalk located on...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from Comcast Cable, Inc. to Install 2x4 – inch conduits starting at utility pole 47 crossing Pleasant Street as shown on SOW 60-Feet to rear of sidewalk located on private property at 350 Pleasant Street, continue on private property (behind sidewalk) toward 330 Pleasant Street and place a 24 x 36 – inch vault on private property to feed buildings 350 and 330 Pleasant Street, 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: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
The pole 16/48 is marked with an X indicating it will be replaced by Verizon; if that is true, this petition is...
Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 51 feet of conduit in Pleasant Street, southerly from Pole 16/48, approximately 416 feet west of Waltham...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 51 feet of conduit in Pleasant Street, southerly from Pole 16/48, approximately 416 feet west of Waltham Street, a distance of 51 ± Feet – Conduit to Provide Underground Electric to 330 Pleasant Street subject to the following conditions: 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: Falkoff)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to...
Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 119 feet of Conduit in Pleasant Street, Southerly from Pole 16/45, thence turning northeasterly...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 119 feet of Conduit in Pleasant Street, Southerly from Pole 16/45, thence turning northeasterly, approximately 104 feet southwest of Waltham Street, a distance of 119 ± feet – conduit;
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)
Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install Northwesterly from pole 16/46, approximately 220 feet Southwest of Waltham Street, a distance of 9 feet ±...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install Northwesterly from pole 16/46, approximately 220 feet Southwest of Waltham Street, a distance of 9 feet ± of conduit to provide underground electric service to 385 Pleasant Street subject to the condition that as Pole 16/46 is a double pole, the underground conduit may be installed on the new pole, but cables run in the conduit shall not be connected to the primary conductors until all remnants of the old pole are removed, and that Eversource shall coordinate with Verizon and other attachment entities to make this occur;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on Amending the Town Manager’s Compensation
Adopt the ordinance amending the Town Manager’s Compensation
Councilor Falkoff moved to adopt the ordinance amending the Town Manager’s Compensation;
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: Falkoff, second: Piccirilli)
Bring forward for consideration a successor agreement between the Town of Watertown and Michael J. Driscoll by February 28, 2020
Councilor Falkoff moved to bring forward for consideration a successor agreement between the Town of Watertown and Michael J. Driscoll by February 28, 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: Falkoff, second: Piccirilli)
Announcement and Ratification of Vote Regarding 321 Arsenal Street, Mosesian Center for the Arts
Ratify the amendment of sublease section 4.2 of the Tenant’s right to extend the term of the sublease for the total allowed period of 40 years and to approve the such extension period to start on...
Councilor Falkoff moved to ratify the amendment of sublease section 4.2 of the Tenant’s right to extend the term of the sublease for the total allowed period of 40 years and to approve the such extension period to start on March 1, 2022 and to direct the Town Attorney to prepare an amendment for signatures by the parties;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Sideris, WoodlandVincent J. Piccirilli recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote of 8-0;.” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Feltner)
Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding the Review of the Public Safety Study and the Management and Operations...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding the Review of the Public Safety Study and the Management and Operations Study of the Police Department – Lisa J. Feltner – Chair
Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the report;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Vincent J. Piccirilli recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Woodland)
Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Noise Regulation Ordinance – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Noise Regulation Ordinance – Anthony Palomba, Chair, Human Services; Anthony J. Donato, Chair, Rules...
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: Feltner)
Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Development of an Ordinance and Regulations...
Accept the report: Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Development of an Ordinance and Regulations for Small Wireless Facilities Located in the Public Right of...
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Feltner 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: Feltner)
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