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March 10, 2020
16 recorded votes, 16 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
Every vote, in order
Consideration and Action on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Submission Date
Pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Charter, a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year shall be submitted by the Town Manager by the second regularly scheduled Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Charter, a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year shall be submitted by the Town Manager by the second regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting in April;
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)
Consideration and Action on an Employment Agreement Between the City Known as the Town of Watertown and Michael J....
Authorize Council President Sideris to sign the employment agreement as amended between the city known as the Town of Watertown and Michael J. Driscoll
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize Council President Sideris to sign the employment agreement as amended between the city known as the Town of Watertown and 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: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Public Hearing and Vote on Setting the Compensation of the Clerk of the Town Council
Adopt the ordinance to set the compensation of the Clerk of the Town Council at a 2.25% increase for Fiscal Year 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the ordinance to set the compensation of the Clerk of the Town Council at a 2.25% increase for Fiscal Year 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance to Modify Hours of
Adopt the proposed ordinance to modify the hours of operation of the Administration Building and Senior Center
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proposed ordinance to modify the hours of operation of the Administration Building and Senior Center;
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)
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $900 from Watertown Savings...
Approve the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds in the amount of $900 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds in the amount of $900 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series”;
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: Gannon)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program – Vincent...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program – Vincent J. Piccirilli – Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council...
He 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..” (second: Woodland)
Have the Town Council adopt the 28 conceptual recommendations contained in the committee report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the Town Council adopt the 28 conceptual recommendations contained in the committee 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)
Town Council recommend that the Town Manager maintain the FY 2021 capital spending so that it does not exceed 8% of the submitted FY2021 operating budget in order to meet the Town Council’s Budget...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that Town Council recommend that the Town Manager maintain the FY 2021 capital spending so that it does not exceed 8% of the submitted FY2021 operating budget in order to meet the Town Council’s Budget Policy Guideline that the Town should seek to make capital expenditures (including debt and exclusive of the school building for the future initiative funding and enterprise funds) equal to at least 7.5 – 8% of the Operating Budget;
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 Education and School System Matters Report Regarding the Confirmation of the Membership of the Board of...
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School System Matters Report Regarding the Confirmation of the Membership of the Board of Directors of the Cable
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: Gannon)
Confirm the reappointment of Michael Shepard to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm the reappointment of Michael Shepard to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 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: Woodland)
Confirm the appointment of David Stokes to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm the appointment of David Stokes 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: Feltner)
Confirm the reappointment of Shirley Lundberg to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2020
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm the reappointment of Shirley Lundberg to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 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: Woodland)
Confirm the reappointment of George Skuse to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm the reappointment of George Skuse 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)
Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding an Appointment to the Licensing Board ACTION ITEM...
Accept the report with the error corrected: Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding an Appointment to the Licensing Board ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Confirm the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report with the error corrected;
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: Gannon)
Confirm the appointment of John Labadini to the Licensing Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council confirm the appointment of John Labadini to the Licensing Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2023;
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: Gannon)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 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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