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January 14, 2020
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, John G. Gannon, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: Adoption of the Current Rules of the Town Council as Temporary Rules of.
- John G. Gannon recused from the vote: Adoption of the Current Rules of the Town Council as Temporary Rules of.
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the December 10, 2019 Town Council Meeting.
- John G. Gannon recused from the vote: EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the December 10, 2019 Town Council Meeting.
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT.
- John G. Gannon recused from the vote: RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT.
Every vote, in order
Election of the Town Council Vice-President
Elect the Town Council Vice President (Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.)
Election of the Town Council Vice-President Councilor Donato moved to nominate Councilor Piccirilli as Vice-President of the Town Council;
A vote choosing a person, so MassVoter shows the result only. Councilor Donato nominated Councilor Piccirilli and Councilor Feltner seconded; there were no other nominations, and the minutes say the motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote.
From the minutes
“There being no other nominations, the Council voted to adopt the motion unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Donato, second: Feltner)
Adoption of the Current Rules of the Town Council as Temporary Rules of
Adopt the current rules of the Town Council as the temporary rules of the Town Council
Adoption of the Current Rules of the Town Council as Temporary Rules of the Town Council Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the current rules of the Town Council as the temporary rules of the Town Council;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Kenneth M. Woodland and John G. Gannon recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the December 10, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the December 10, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as written;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Kenneth M. Woodland and John G. Gannon recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Discussion and Action on Moving Forward with the Vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees
Exercise the option of appointment to fill the vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to exercise the option of appointment to fill the vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending Title IX of the Watertown Code of...
Adopt the proposed ordinance amending Title IX of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, Business Regulations, Chapter 116, Bring Your Own Bottle Regulations, §116.03, General Rules, by reducing the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proposed ordinance amending Title IX of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, Business Regulations, Chapter 116, Bring Your Own Bottle Regulations, §116.03, General Rules, by reducing the cost of the required permit from $1,000 to $300;
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 Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $19,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020...
Authorize a transfer of $19,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Town Manager Prior Year Full Salaries Account and the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Manager Full Time Salaries Account...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $19,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Town Manager Prior Year Full Salaries Account and the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Manager Full Time Salaries Account to reflect the adopted ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019 compensation of the Town Manager;
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)
That the Town Council Confirm the Appointment of Laurie McManus to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access...
Accept the report as read
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as read;
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)
For the Town Council to confirm the appointment of Ninos Hanna to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to confirm the appointment of Ninos Hanna to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2022;
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)
For the Town Council to confirm the reappointment of John M. Airasian to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to confirm the reappointment of John M. Airasian to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2022;
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)
For the Town Council to confirm the reappointment of Christopher Mackenzie to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to confirm the reappointment of Christopher Mackenzie to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 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)
For the Town Council to confirm the appointment of Laurie McManus to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to confirm the appointment of Laurie McManus to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 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: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Recommendations on the Adult Use Marijuana...
Accept the report as read: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Recommendations on the Adult Use Marijuana Applications – Kenneth Woodland, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as read;
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 Human Services Report Regarding the Committee’s Work on Affordable Housing and to Consider Next Steps...
Accept the report as read: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Committee’s Work on Affordable Housing and to Consider Next Steps – Anthony Palomba
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as read;
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)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding an
Accept the report as read: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding an
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as read;
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)
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to Review the Town Council Rules
Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the matter of reviewing the Town Council Rules
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to Review the Town Council Rules Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the matter of reviewing the Town Council Rules;
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)
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances Consideration of the
Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the consideration of the acceptance of Clause 22G of Chapter 59 Section 5 concerning veteran exemptions
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances Consideration of the Acceptance of Clause 22G of Chapter 59 Section 5 Concerning Veteran Exemptions Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances the consideration of the acceptance of Clause 22G of Chapter 59 Section 5 concerning veteran exemptions;
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)
Referral to Public Works Committee To Perform a Cost/Benefit Analysis
Refer to the Public Works Committee a request to perform a cost/benefit analysis on organic and inorganic waste recycling and to develop policy guidance for the Town Council to approve with...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Public Works Committee a request to perform a cost/benefit analysis on organic and inorganic waste recycling and to develop policy guidance for the Town Council to approve with consideration given to establishing a volunteer advisory committee and deleting the phrase “to advise the Town Council”;
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Kenneth M. Woodland and John G. Gannon recused and are left out of this vote.
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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