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May 25, 2021
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Lisa J. Feltner arrived late (6:41 p.m.).
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, John G. Gannon, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Lisa J. Feltner
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:30 P.M.
Enter 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...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter 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;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Lisa J. Feltner arrived late (6:41 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Minutes of the April 13, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as written: Minutes of the April 13, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the April 13, 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: Gannon)
Minutes of the April 27, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Accept the minutes as corrected: Minutes of the April 27, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the April 27, 2021 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes 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)
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $187,253 to the Watertown Food...
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds in the amount of $187,253 to the Watertown Food Pantry from 799 donors since June 22, 2020 – April 30, 2021 in response to the COVID19...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds in the amount of $187,253 to the Watertown Food Pantry from 799 donors since June 22, 2020 – April 30, 2021 in response to the COVID19 pandemic;
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 Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $1,400 from Watertown Savings...
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of the gifts of funds in the amount of $1,400 from Watertown Savings Bank and Eversource to offset expenses related to the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of the gifts of funds in the amount of $1,400 from Watertown Savings Bank and Eversource to offset expenses related to the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series”;
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 Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property from Ben & Jerry’s for the “Saltonstall...
Approve the acceptance of a gift of tangible personal property from Ben & Jerry’s for the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series.”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of a gift of tangible personal property from Ben & Jerry’s for the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series.”;
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 Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property from the “Perfect Crime” Band for the...
Approve the acceptance of a gift of tangible personal property from the “Perfect Crime” Band for the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series.”
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of a gift of tangible personal property from the “Perfect Crime” Band for the “Saltonstall Park Concert Series.”;
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)
An Order Relative to a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement
Approve an order relative to an amendment to grant of easements between Watertown Gable LLC and the Town of Watertown and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the amendment to grant of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve an order relative to an amendment to grant of easements between Watertown Gable LLC and the Town of Watertown and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the amendment to grant of easements on behalf of the Town;
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 9..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Ad Hoc Committee on District D Councilor Vacancy Report Regarding the Process for Filling 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: Gannon)
Adopt the process recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee on District D Councilor Vacancy
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the process recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee on District D Councilor Vacancy;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Palomba, PiccirilliNo: Kounelis, Sideris
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 6-2..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
NEW BUSINESS A Referral to the Committees on Rules and Ordinances and Personnel and Town Organization for...
Refer to the Committees on Rules and Ordinances and Personnel and Town Organization the consideration of an ordinance establishing the position of a research analyst for appointment by the Town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committees on Rules and Ordinances and Personnel and Town Organization the consideration of an ordinance establishing the position of a research analyst for appointment by the Town Council;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Kounelis
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 7-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Firearms Restrictions in Zoning
Refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter 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: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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 to adjourn was adopted on a unanimous 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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