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July 14, 2020
25 recorded votes, 25 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
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the June 9, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the June 9, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes 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)
Referral to the Committee on Public Safety for Discussion of the Current Operations and Services Being Provided by...
Refer to the Committee on Public Safety for discussion the current operations and services being provided by the Watertown Police Department
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Public Safety for discussion the current operations and services being provided by the Watertown Police Department;
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)
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Consideration of the Evaluation Forms and Related...
Refer to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization consideration of the evaluation forms and related salary adjustments for the Town Auditor and the Town Council Clerk
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Consideration of the Evaluation Forms and Related Salary Adjustments for the Town Auditor and the Town Council Clerk Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization consideration of the evaluation forms and related salary adjustments for the Town Auditor and the Town Council Clerk;
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)
Request Town Council Appoint Melanson to Conduct the Fiscal Year 2020 Audit; and Vote to Have a Request for Proposal...
Appoint Melanson to conduct the Fiscal Year 2020 audit
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Melanson to conduct the Fiscal Year 2020 audit;
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)
Have a Request for Proposal issued for audit services beginning with the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have a Request for Proposal issued for audit services beginning with the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2020 Compensation of the...
Approve the Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020 Compensation of the Town Manager
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020 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: Woodland)
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Informational Presentation on the Recently Completed Water and Sewer Rate Study and the...
Refer the Water and Sewer Rate Study to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the Water and Sewer Rate Study to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight;
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 $28,500 from Various Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $28,500 from various Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2020 Police Vehicle Replacement Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $28,500 from various Fiscal Year 2020 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2020 Police Vehicle Replacement Account;
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 Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,200 Which Will...
Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,200 Which Will be Used to Purchase Two Mountain Bicycles for the Watertown Police Department
Councilor Piccirilli move to approve the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in an amount not to exceed $4,200 which will be used to purchase two mountain bicycles for the Watertown Police Department;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was unanimously adopted on a roll call vote..” (second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $132,500 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Authorize a transfer of $132,500 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – Parking Meters Account in order to move forward with...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $132,500 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects – Parking Meters Account in order to move forward with the replacement of all 651 of the town’s single space meters located throughout the town’s municipal parking lots and commercial corridors;
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 $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Authorize a transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization Fund
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization Fund;
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 $6,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $6,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Manager Full Time Salaries and the Fiscal Year 2020 Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $6,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Manager Full Time Salaries and the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Manager Other Employee Benefits Accounts;
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 Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Application and Review Process for Adult...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Application and Review Process for Adult Marijuana Institutions – Bud’s Goods & Provisions 330-350 Pleasant...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
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)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the host community agreement as presented, for the adult use marijuana applications for Bud’s Goods and Provisions at 330-350 Pleasant Street
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Manager to execute the host community agreement as presented, for the adult use marijuana applications for Bud’s Goods and Provisions at 330-350 Pleasant Street;
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)
That the Town Council Confirm Michael Brangwynne for ReAppointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate...
Accept the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
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)
Confirm Melissa Santucci Rozzi for reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term to expire on February 15, 2025
Councilor Woodland moved to confirm Melissa Santucci Rozzi for reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term to expire on February 15, 2025;
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: Woodland, second: Gannon)
Confirm Payson Whitney III for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2023
Councilor Woodland moved to confirm Payson Whitney III for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2023;
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: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm Michael Brangwynne for reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member for a term to expire on February 15, 2022
Councilor Woodland moved to confirm Michael Brangwynne for reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member for a term to expire on February 15, 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: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
That the Town Council Reappoint Mark Kraczkiewicz to the Community Preservation Committee for a Term to Expire on...
Accept the Committee report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee report;
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)
Confirm the reappointment of Dennis Duff to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 2023
Councilor Woodland moved to confirm the reappointment of Dennis Duff to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 2023;
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: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Confirm the reappointment of Mark Kraczkiewicz to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 2023
Councilor Woodland moved to confirm the reappointment of Mark Kraczkiewicz to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 2023;
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: Woodland, second: Piccirilli)
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the ReDrafting of the Housing Production Plan in...
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the re-drafting of the Housing Production Plan in partnership with the Watertown Housing Partnership and subsequent consideration of...
All Current Housing Related Referrals Will Be Consolidated into this Referral Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the re-drafting of the Housing Production Plan in partnership with the Watertown Housing Partnership and subsequent consideration of implementation and funding for said plan and that all current housing related referrals will be consolidated into this referral;
Yes: Piccirilli, WoodlandNo: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Sideris
From the minutes
“The motion failed on a roll call vote of 2-7..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the Consideration and Recommendation of Transportation...
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration and recommendation of Transportation Network Company (TNC) Funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the consideration and recommendation of Transportation Network Company (TNC) Funds;
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)
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning a Review of the Wayfinding Grant.
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning a review of the Wayfinding Grant
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning a review of the Wayfinding Grant;
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 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: 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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