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February 11, 2020
15 recorded votes, 15 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:
- Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY.
- Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts.
Every vote, in order
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 28, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 28, 2020 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)
Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY...
Suspend the rules to discuss Item 7A: Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install 27 ± Feet of Conduit in Main...
Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install 27 ± Feet of Conduit in Main Street Northwesterly from Manhole #7921, Turning Southwesterly, Approximately 117 Feet Northwest of Church Street to Upgrade Existing Electric Service to Accommodate a Roof Top Antenna at 78 Main Street Councilor Piccirilli moved to suspend the rules to discuss Item 7A;
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)
Provide a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 27 ± feet of conduit in Main Street northwesterly from manhole #7921, turning southwesterly...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 27 ± feet of conduit in Main Street northwesterly from manhole #7921, turning southwesterly, approximately 117 feet northwest of Church Street to upgrade existing electric service to accommodate a roof top antenna at 78 Main Street;
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Anthony J. Donato recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote;.” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts...
Suspend the rules to discuss Item 8B: Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
Councilor Piccirilli moved to suspend the rules to discuss Item 8B;
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes. Anthony J. Donato recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“unanimously on a voice vote. The motion was adopted 6..” (second: Woodland)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS Vote on a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment by Removing the Parcels of Land...
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS Vote on a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment by Removing the Parcels of Land Located at 70, 78, 84-86, and 88 Galen Street from the Limited Business District and...
Yes: Bays, Donato, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Feltner
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 8-1..”
Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending the...
Adopt an amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by amending the Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 to add language clarifying the intent and purposes, and to change the affordable...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt an amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by amending the Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 to add language clarifying the intent and purposes, and to change the affordable housing requirements to be consistent with Section 5.07 of said Zoning Ordinance;
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)
Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending...
Amend the motion so that the proposed language would read: Councilor Feltner seconded the motion
Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend the motion so that the proposed language would read: Councilor Feltner seconded the motion.
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Woodland
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 8-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Adopt an amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 4.03: Accessory Uses and Other Changes to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance as needed so as to clarify the dimensional and...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt an amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 4.03: Accessory Uses and Other Changes to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance as needed so as to clarify the dimensional and other requirements for accessory buildings/structures as amended;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Confirmations to the Historic...
Accept the report
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)
Confirm Robert Bloomberg for appointment to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on November 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Robert Bloomberg for appointment to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on November 15, 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: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on November 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on November 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: Woodland)
Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Participating in the "Simple Recycling" or a Like Program
Refer to the Committee on Public Works the consideration of participating in the "Simple Recycling" or a like program
Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Participating in the "Simple Recycling" or a Like Program Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Public Works the consideration of participating in the "Simple Recycling" or a like program;
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)
Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Conducting a Recycling Survey with Republic Services
Refer to the Committee on Public Works the consideration of conducting a recycling survey with Republic Services
Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Conducting a Recycling Survey with Republic Services Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Public Works the consideration of conducting a recycling survey with Republic Services;
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
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn;
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)
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