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February 9, 2021
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
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
Enter 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 Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into executive session;
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)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 26, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the January 26, 2021 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)
Confirmation of Letter to the Watertown Food Pantry
Accept the letter sent on behalf of the Town Council to the Watertown Food Pantry
Confirmation of Letter to the Watertown Food Pantry Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the letter sent on behalf of the Town Council to the Watertown Food Pantry;
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 of Extending the CIP Recommendations from March 9, 2021 to March 23, 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2022...
Extend the CIP recommendations from March 9, 2021 to March 23, 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget submission date from April 13, 2021 to April 27, 2021
Consideration of Extending the CIP Recommendations from March 9, 2021 to March 23, 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Submission Date from April 13, 2021 to April 27, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to extend the CIP recommendations from March 9, 2021 to March 23, 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget submission date from April 13, 2021 to April 27, 2021;
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: Kounelis)
Proclamation Honoring Michael McNamara on Becoming an Eagle Scout
Approve the proclamation honoring Michael McNamara on becoming an Eagle Scout
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the proclamation honoring Michael McNamara on becoming an Eagle Scout;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval...
Authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $921,800 under M.G.L. c
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $921,800 under M.G.L. c.
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)
A Resolution Authorizing Transfers in Order to Fund an Agreement with the Town Hall Associates, SEIU, Local 888...
Transfer $356,625 from the Town Council Reserve to fund the Town Hall Associates agreement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer $356,625 from the Town Council Reserve to fund the Town Hall Associates agreement;
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)
Transfer $21,629 from the Water Reserve to fund the Town Hall Associates agreement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer $21,629 from the Water Reserve to fund the Town Hall Associates agreement;
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 $20,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve...
Transfer funds in the amount of $20,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Indemnification Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer funds in the amount of $20,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police 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: Woodland)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $4,640,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement...
Transfer funds in the amount of $4,640,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – 3 Elementary Schools Project...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to transfer funds in the amount of $4,640,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – 3 Elementary Schools Project Account in order to pay costs related to financing the construction of a New Hosmer and Cunniff Elementary 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)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Wayfinding Grant Design – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair
Table the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report to address the changes regarding the Wayfinding Grant Design
Councilor Piccirilli moved to table the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report to address the changes regarding the Wayfinding Grant Design;
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 Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Special Legislation to Enable Local Control over Transitioning...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Special Legislation to Enable Local Control over Transitioning from Beer and Wine Package Store Licenses to All Alcohol...
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 with the correction was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Feltner, second: Gannon)
Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Public Works Report Regarding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan...
Accept the rReport: Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Public Works Report Regarding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Report – Kenneth M
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the rReport;
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)
Accept the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Report, with added references to the 100% Renewable Energy Resolution, and the addition of the Commission on Disability to the Report, subject to the condition...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Report, with added references to the 100% Renewable Energy Resolution, and the addition of the Commission on Disability to the Report, subject to the condition that the administration develop implementation plans for specific recommendations, for review by the Town Council, prior to proceeding;
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)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Watertown Housing Plan
The matter
Councilor Piccirilli moved the matter;
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn;
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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