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November 24, 2020
14 recorded votes, 14 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 October 27, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the October 27, 2020 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Request for a Grant of Location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to...
Ms. Callender was asked to notify the Company that Eversource requests will not be placed on the agenda until these matters are resolved
Eversource was informed of the situation but no action has been taken. A pole at 47 Morse Street has a leaning pole where the wires need to be moved Ms. Callender was asked to notify the Company that Eversource requests will not be placed on the agenda until these matters are resolved.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote..” (second: Woodland)
Permit the grant of location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 1-2” conduit on Belmont Street Easterly from pole 11/109 near the intersection of Duff Street, a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to permit the grant of location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 1-2” conduit on Belmont Street Easterly from pole 11/109 near the intersection of Duff Street, a distance of approximately 17 ± feet of conduit.
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)
Consideration and Action on a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) By and Between the Town of Watertown and...
Move up Item 8D in the discussion: Consideration and Action on a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) By and Between the Town of Watertown and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Consideration and Action on a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) By and Between the Town of Watertown and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item 8D in the discussion;
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 Memorandum of Understanding as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding 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)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds Totaling $1,920.21 Generously Donated to Honor...
Approve the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds totaling $1,920.21 generously donated to honor the memory of the late Mr. David Hoffman
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds totaling $1,920.21 generously donated to honor the memory of the late Mr. David Hoffman;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer to the Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Department Indemnification Account
Authorize a transfer to the Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Department Indemnification Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer to the Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Department Indemnification 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: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $66,068 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $66,068 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Authorized/Unissued Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – Public...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $66,068 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Authorized/Unissued Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – Public Buildings Vehicles Account in order to move forward with the purchase of two tractor-like snow blowers for the sidewalks around the schools;
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)
To Make a Referral to the Personnel and Town Organization Committee to Work with Staff to Explore Issues of...
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: Gannon)
Have the Town Council adopt the FY2022 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the Town Council adopt the FY2022 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted;
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)
Make a referral to the Human Services Committee to work with staff to explore expanding the capacity of the Health Department, and determine what the unmet need is, and then determine if the unmet...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make a referral to the Human Services Committee to work with staff to explore expanding the capacity of the Health Department, and determine what the unmet need is, and then determine if the unmet need can be met within the existing departmental budget or if additional resources are needed;
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)
Make a referral to the Personnel and Town Organization Committee to Work with staff to explore issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within Watertown government, and determine what the unmet...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make a referral to the Personnel and Town Organization Committee to Work with staff to explore issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within Watertown government, and determine what the unmet need is, and then determine if the unmet need can be met within the existing departmental budget or if additional resources are needed;
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 Recycling: Organic and Inorganic Recycling, “Simple Recycling”, and a...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report Regarding Recycling: Organic and Inorganic Recycling, “Simple Recycling”, and a Recycling Survey – Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting and to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, in the matter of Donohue v
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting and to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, in the matter of Donohue v.
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)
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