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October 27, 2020
9 recorded votes, 9 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
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Confirmation of the Proclamation...
Confirm the proclamation congratulating New Repertory Theatre on their Watertown historical moving play: The Charles Lenox Experience
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the proclamation congratulating New Repertory Theatre on their Watertown historical moving play: The Charles Lenox Experience;
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 HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
The Council approve the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 budget totaling $154,013,280
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Council approve the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 budget totaling $154,013,280;
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 of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of 100 Nonmedical Masks for Use by...
Accept the gift of tangible personal property of 100 nonmedical masks for use by Watertown Poll Workers and Election Officials generally at the state election on November 3rd from AIS, through...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the gift of tangible personal property of 100 nonmedical masks for use by Watertown Poll Workers and Election Officials generally at the state election on November 3rd from AIS, through their non-profit program “Sew the Masks” in partnership with the United Way of North Central Massachusetts;
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 $12,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021
Authorize a transfer of $12,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Charter Review Assistance Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $12,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Charter Review Assistance 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)
Committee on Public Works Report Regarding the FY 2021 Local Road
Amend his motion to indicate Councilor Feltner attended the meeting and to correct the subtitle heading
Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend his motion to indicate Councilor Feltner attended the meeting and to correct the subtitle heading;
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)
Approve proceeding with the 2021 Road Program as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve proceeding with the 2021 Road Program as presented;
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)
Committees on Public Works and Economic Development and Planning
Accept the report: Committees on Public Works and Economic Development and Planning
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)
Endorse the actions for the parking plan implementation per the recommendations in the Joint Public Works and Economic Development & Planning Committee Report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to endorse the actions for the parking plan implementation per the recommendations in the Joint Public Works and Economic Development & Planning 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)
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: Woodland)
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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