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March 23, 2021
18 recorded votes, 18 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, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: Kenneth M. Woodland
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
Enter executive session
To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Public Body – Stanley Avenue – Parcel 807 1B 1A Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter 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)
Minutes of the February 23, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of the February 23, 2021 Town Council meeting as corrected
Minutes of the February 23, 2021 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of the February 23, 2021 Town Council meeting as corrected;
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)
Minutes of the March 9, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of the March 9, 2021 Town Council meeting as written
Minutes of the March 9, 2021 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of the March 9, 2021 Town Council meeting 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: Bays)
Correspondence from the Retirement Board and Referral to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight.
Refer the request to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the request 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: Bays)
Move up items 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D in the hearing: Correspondence from the Retirement Board and Referral to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Council President made a motion to move up items 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D in the hearing;
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..” (second: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY...
− The grants before the Council are affecting businesses and not residential customers and they may have greater leverage in moving the process along − Some road repairs when made are subpar even...
In the discussion, the following matters were brought up: − A concern was raised about the existing 94 double poles in Town and how this matter could be addressed − It was unfortunate that the grants of location had to be put on hold until other matters listed at a Town Council meeting were addressed; then it was promptly taken care of − The issue is that the work must be done in sequence and it is difficult to hold one utility accountable for the other utilities. − While it may be difficult for the pole owners to have to make the needed requests, they would have greater sway over the other utilities and persuade them to make the needed moves − The grants before the Council are affecting businesses and not residential customers and they may have greater leverage in moving the process along − Some road repairs when made are subpar even after one year of settlement.
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..” (second: Bays)
Approve the Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install approximately 47 feet of conduit in North Beacon Street, easterly starting from MH29974...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install approximately 47 feet of conduit in North Beacon Street, easterly starting from MH29974 near the intersection of Charles River Road.
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)
Approve the Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install on Arsenal Street northerly from pole 5/23, near Talcott Avenue, a distance of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install on Arsenal Street northerly from pole 5/23, near Talcott Avenue, a distance of approximately 5± 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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from RCN Telecom Services, LLC to Lay, Maintain and...
Approve a Petition for a Grant of Location from RCN Telecom Services, LLC to lay, maintain and operate underground conduits, with cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the public way...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a Petition for a Grant of Location from RCN Telecom Services, LLC to lay, maintain and operate underground conduits, with cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the public way on 485 Arsenal Street: starting at Eversource MH #10455 on Arsenal Street, trench and install 25 feet ± of 4-inch conduit in a westerly direction to the existing riser at utility pole #5/16.
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)
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Consideration of Salary Adjustment for the Council...
Refer to Committee on Personnel and Town Organization the consideration of salary adjustment for the Council Clerk for FY21 and the Town Auditor for FY 20 and FY 21
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Consideration of Salary Adjustment for the Council Clerk for FY21 and the Town Auditor for FY 20 and FY 21 Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to Committee on Personnel and Town Organization the consideration of salary adjustment for the Council Clerk for FY21 and the Town Auditor for FY 20 and FY 21;
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)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Proclamation Commemorating Greek...
Adopt the proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proclamation;
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 Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance to Modify Hours of Operation of the Administration Building and...
Adopt the proposed ordinance to modify the hours of operation of the Administration Building and the Senior Center
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proposed ordinance to modify the hours of operation of the Administration Building and the Senior Center;
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)
What is the Town responsible for on the Mount Auburn Corridor as this is a federal program? - There are some local...
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 33 conceptual recommendations as contained in the committee report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the Town Council adopt the 33 conceptual recommendations as contained in 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: Kounelis)
Recommend the Town Manager maintain the FY2022 capital spending so that it does not exceed 8% of the submitted FY2022 operating budget in order to meet the Town Council’s Budget Policy Guideline...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council recommend the Town Manager maintain the FY2022 capital spending so that it does not exceed 8% of the submitted FY2022 operating budget in order to meet the Town Council’s Budget Policy Guideline that the Town should seek to make capital expenditures (including debt and exclusive of the school building for the future initiative funding and enterprise funds) equal to at least 7.5-8% of the operating budget;
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)
Committees on Economic Development and Planning Report and Human Services Regarding the Review of the Watertown...
Accept the Committees’ report: Committees on Economic Development and Planning Report and Human Services Regarding the Review of the Watertown Housing Plan with Recommendations - Kenneth M....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committees’ 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: Palomba)
Adopt the Watertown Housing Plan, with the Administration bringing forward recommended implementation plans for each specific strategy for policy guidance from the Town Council
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council adopt the Watertown Housing Plan, with the Administration bringing forward recommended implementation plans for each specific strategy for policy guidance from the Town Council;
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: Palomba)
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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