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February 23, 2021
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 – 6:30 P.M.
Enter into executive session
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)
Unfinished Business From Prior Meetings
Accept the revised report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Wayfinding Design Grant – Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the revised 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town...
Authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $2,500,000 under Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws or any other...
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 $2,500,000 under Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws or any other enabling authority to pay costs of constructing, reconstructing, paving, repairing or otherwise improving streets and sidewalks, including if necessary, convenient or desirable improving underground ducts and conduits and paying all other costs incidental and related to such street and sidewalk work, including if necessary, convenient or desirable, underground duct or conduit improvements, and the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto.
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 Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town
Authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $548,000 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 $548,000 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer in Order to Fund Salary Adjustments for Four Non-Union Confidential Employees
Authorize a transfer in order to fund salary adjustments for four non-union confidential employees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer in order to fund salary adjustments for four non-union confidential employees;
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 in Order to Fund an Agreement with the Watertown Police Supervisors Association...
Authorize a transfer of $195,475 to fund an agreement with the Watertown Police Supervisors Association, MCOP, Local 373 covering the period of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $195,475 to fund an agreement with the Watertown Police Supervisors Association, MCOP, Local 373 covering the period of July 1, 2019 – 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: Woodland)
That the Town Council Refer the Creation of a Public Arts and Culture Committee to the Committee on Economic...
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 report was accepted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Adopt the Public Arts Master Plan
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Public Arts Master Plan;
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 the creation of a Public Arts and Culture Committee to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Woodland moved to refer the creation of a Public Arts and Culture Committee to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning;
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)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Community Path
Refer the review of the Community Path to Committees on Public Works and Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the review of the Community Path to Committees on Public Works and Economic Development and Planning;
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: Palomba)
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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