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April 13, 2021
22 recorded votes, 22 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: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation Celebrating April as Fair Housing Month
Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Celebrating April as Fair Housing Month
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept 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)
Proclamation Celebrating Public Works Week
Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Celebrating Public Works Week
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept 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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY...
Recess the meeting until panelists were reconnected
Councilor Palomba made a motion to recess the meeting until panelists were reconnected;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, PiccirilliThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. The minutes say Mark S. Sideris did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Feltner)
Reopen the session at 7:22 P.M: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install Installation in Irving Street...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reopen the session at 7:22 P.M.;
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 Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install Installation in Irving Street, Northerly from Pole 78114A, a Distance...
Councilor Piccirilli revised his motion to table this item;
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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from Verizon for the Installation of One (1) JO Pole...
Recess until panelists were reconnected to the meeting
Councilor Kounelis made a motion to recess until panelists were reconnected to the meeting;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, PiccirilliThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. The minutes say Mark S. Sideris did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kounelis, second: Feltner)
Reopen the session at 7:22 P.M: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from Verizon for the Installation of One (1) JO Pole, P.14A, on the Westerly Side of Irving Street at...
Councilor Kounelis moved to reopen the session at 7:22 P.M.;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to resume the session was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Kounelis, second: Piccirilli)
Public Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from Verizon for the Installation of One (1) JO Pole, P.14A, on the Westerly Side of Irving Street at a Point Approximately 20-feet...
The motion to table Item 6B was completed and was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the motion to table Item 6B was completed and was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..”
Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.01 (Table of Use Regulations) to Allow...
Insert the word “cumulative” into Note 17: Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.01 (Table of Use Regulations) to Allow Light Industry, Nonnuisance...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to insert the word “cumulative” into Note 17;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.01 (Table of Use Regulations) to Allow Light Industry, Nonnuisance Manufacturing, Laboratories/Research, and Renewable...
The motion to adopt the zoning amendment as amended was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to adopt the zoning amendment as amended was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..”
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $101,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $101,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – School Account in...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $101,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – School Account in order to move forward with the Middle School design for second floor air-conditioning;
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 of Funds in the Amount of $559,100 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $559,100 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – IT Department...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $559,100 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – IT Department Account in order to move forward with four (4) information technology items listed in Conceptual Recommendation #17 on the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Programs;
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..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $6,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Authorize a transfer of $6,000 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 $6,000 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: Gannon)
That the Town Council Adopt the Resolution for the Creation of a Public Arts and Culture Committee, as Edited by the...
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: Feltner)
Endorse moving forward with the revised Wayfinding Design in the blue tone, with “Established 1630” added
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the Town Council endorse moving forward with the revised Wayfinding Design in the blue tone, with “Established 1630” added;
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)
The motion suggesting that the words “No At-Large Committee member may be appointed to or serve concurrently on more than one commission or committee established by ordinance or resolution of the...
The motion to adopt
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the resolution was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (second: Feltner)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Request for Confirmation of Reappointment to the Board of Health.
Move up Item 10 in the agenda
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move up Item 10 in the agenda;
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)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Reappointment of Dr.
Confirm the reappointment of Dr. John Straus to the Board of Health for a term to expire on February 6, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the reappointment of Dr. John Straus to the Board of Health for a term to expire on February 6, 2023;
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)
That the Town Council Increase the Town Auditor’s Salary by 2.25% + 1.5% Effective July 1, 2019 (the Start of Fiscal...
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)
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 Licenses to All Alcohol Licenses – Anthony...
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: Feltner)
For the Town Council to petition the General Court for Special Legislation in the form presented by the Rules and Ordinances Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved for the Town Council to petition the General Court for Special Legislation in the form presented by the Rules and Ordinances Committee;
Yes: Bays, Donato, GannonNo: Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris
From the minutes
“The motion failed on a roll call vote of 3-5..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
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: Feltner)
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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