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January 28, 2020
14 recorded votes, 14 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:
- John G. Gannon recused from the vote: To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library.
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library.
- John G. Gannon recused from the vote: EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 14, 2020 Town Council Meeting.
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 14, 2020 Town Council Meeting.
- John G. Gannon recused from the vote: RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT.
- Kenneth M. Woodland recused from the vote: RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT.
Every vote, in order
To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library...
Enter into executive session: To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police...
To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Litigation – Workers’ Compensation Claims B. To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police Supervisors Union, as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Town’s Bargaining Position Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council enter into executive session;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. John G. Gannon and Kenneth M. Woodland recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 14, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Approve the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 14, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve 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. John G. Gannon and Kenneth M. Woodland recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Review and Acceptance of a Public Easement on the Property of 73 Morse Street for Public Access and Utilities
Approve the Order accepting the easement from LaCourt Affordable Trust LLC known as the Grantor in conveying an easement for parking to the Grantor under the terms and conditions set forth in the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Order accepting the easement from LaCourt Affordable Trust LLC known as the Grantor in conveying an easement for parking to the Grantor under the terms and conditions set forth in the amending and superseding grants of easements and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the amending and superseding grant of easements on behalf of the Town;
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 Transfers in order to Fund an Agreement with the
Transfer $37,200 from the Town Council Reserve to fund the DPW agreement with Department of Public Works, Teamsters, Local Union No. 25
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer $37,200 from the Town Council Reserve to fund the DPW agreement with Department of Public Works, Teamsters, Local Union No. 25;
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)
Transfer $29,065 from the Water Council Reserve and the Sewer Council Reserve to fund the DPW agreement with Department of Public Works, Teamsters, Local Union No. 25
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer $29,065 from the Water Council Reserve and the Sewer Council Reserve to fund the DPW agreement with Department of Public Works, Teamsters, Local Union No. 25;
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 Education and School System Matters Report Regarding the Reappointment of Robert Kaprelian to the Board...
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School System Matters Report Regarding the Reappointment of Robert Kaprelian to the Board of Directors of the Cable
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandAbstained: GannonThe minutes give the count (8 to 0) and name only John G. Gannon; the count matches the other councilors present, shown voting yes. John G. Gannon voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted 8 - 0 on a voice vote with Councilor Gannon voting present..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Confirm the reappointment of Bob Kaprelian to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the reappointment of Bob Kaprelian to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2020;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandAbstained: GannonThe minutes give the count (8 to 0) and name only John G. Gannon; the count matches the other councilors present, shown voting yes. John G. Gannon voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted 8 - 0 on a voice vote with Councilor Gannon voting present..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Noise Ordinance (December 2, 2019)...
Accept the report: Committees on Human Services and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Noise Ordinance (December 2, 2019) – Anthony Palomba
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)
That the Health Department Produce Education Materials to Help Explain the Noise Ordinance
Accept the report: That the Health Department Produce Education Materials to Help Explain the Noise Ordinance
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)
Have the referral limited to the Rules and Ordinance Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the referral limited to the Rules and Ordinance Committee;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Woodland
From the minutes
“The vote was adopted on an 8-1 voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Referral to the Committee on Public Safety for Consideration of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban
Refer to the Committee on Public Safety for consideration of the winter overnight parking ban
Referral to the Committee on Public Safety for Consideration of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Public Safety for consideration of the winter overnight parking ban;
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, PalombaNo: Donato, Kounelis, Piccirilli, Sideris, Woodland
From the minutes
“The motion failed on a roll call vote of 4-5..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Referral to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Regarding Communication from the Environment and...
Add the letter to the existing referral to the Economic Development and Planning Committee regarding the TMA
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to add the letter to the existing referral to the Economic Development and Planning Committee regarding the TMA;
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)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Delay the submission of the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program by one week
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program Councilor Piccirilli moved to delay the submission of the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program by one week;
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)
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. John G. Gannon and Kenneth M. Woodland 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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