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April 14, 2020
11 recorded votes, 11 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
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
Move 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 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 move 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 Supervisors Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town’s bargaining position;
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)
Minutes of the February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of the February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting as amended
Minutes of the February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of the February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting as amended;
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)
Minutes of the March 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of the March 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting as written
Minutes of the March 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of the March 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting as written;
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)
Discussion of Issues Related to a Revised Submission Date for the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Instruct the Town Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget on a date to be determined
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to instruct the Town Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget on a date to be determined;
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)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Proclamation – Arbor Day – April 24, 2020
Adopt the proclamation regarding Arbor Day
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Proclamation – Arbor Day – April 24, 2020 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proclamation regarding Arbor Day;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $94,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve...
Transfer funds in the amount of $94,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – School Department Account in order to move forward...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer funds in the amount of $94,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – School Department Account in order to move forward with the remodeling of two Middle School bathrooms;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $85,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 DPW Snow & Ice...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $85,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 DPW Snow & Ice Overtime Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management COVID-19 Contracted Services Account...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $85,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 DPW Snow & Ice Overtime Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management COVID-19 Contracted Services Account and the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management COVID-19 Related Supplies Account in order to fund COVID-19 related expenses;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2020 Treasurer/Collector Contracted Services Account in order to fund...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2020 Treasurer/Collector Contracted Services Account in order to fund professional services to assist the Treasurer/Collector’s Office with certain tasks and internal control procedures;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in Order to Fund an Agreement with the Watertown Firefighters, IAFF Local...
Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $353,600 in order to fund an agreement with the Watertown Firefighters, IAFF Local 1347 covering the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $353,600 in order to fund an agreement with the Watertown Firefighters, IAFF Local 1347 covering the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022;
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: Gannon)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Proposed Implementation Plan for the Parking Management Plan
Refer the matter to the Committees on Economic Development and Planning and on Public Works
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committees on Economic Development and Planning and on Public Works;
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)
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjourning, Council President Sideris thanked Gideon Schreiber and Steve Magoon for...
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting;
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: Gannon)
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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