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June 22, 2021
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, John G. Gannon, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:30 P.M.
Enter into executive session
To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining Sessions or Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel – Town Manager, Michael J. Driscoll 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)
The motion for reconsideration of the budget is listed as having passed; however, it failed. Councilor Feltner...
Adopt the minutes with an amendment on page 3
Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting – June 8, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes with an amendment on page 3.
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 Town Council Meeting – June 8, 2021
Adopt the minutes as written with the stipulation that the addendum be added to the minutes
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – June 8, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written with the stipulation that the addendum be added to the minutes;
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)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Confirmation Celebrating Juneteenth, 2021
Confirmation of the proclamation celebrating Juneteenth, 2021
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Confirmation Celebrating Juneteenth, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirmation of the proclamation celebrating Juneteenth, 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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY...
Approve the revised petition of approximately 18 feet of conduit from the existing pole to the site to provide service to the property
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the revised petition of approximately 18 feet of conduit from the existing pole to the site to provide service to the property;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021
Authorize a transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization Fund Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization Fund Account;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“unanimously on a roll call vote. The motion was adopted D..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $28,500 from Various Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $28,500 from various Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Vehicle Replacement Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $28,500 from various Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Vehicle Replacement 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: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,955,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $1,955,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt and Debt Retirement – Authorized/Unissued Debt Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2021...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $1,955,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt and Debt Retirement – Authorized/Unissued Debt Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects – Town Streets & Sidewalks and Transfer to Capital Projects – 3 Elementary Schools Project Accounts;
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 Needs of the Public Health Department, Their Unmet Needs, and What...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Needs of the Public Health Department, Their Unmet Needs, and What Budgetary Resources are Available or Are Needed – 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)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding the Implementation of a “311” Response System – Anthony...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding the Implementation of a “311” Response System – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Instruct the...
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)
Instruct the Town Manager to engage the Collins Center in a contract for the development of a “311” Customer Service System
Councilor Piccirilli moved to instruct the Town Manager to engage the Collins Center in a contract for the development of a “311” Customer Service System;
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)
That the Town Council Adopt Chapter 64G, Section 3D (b) to Impose the Community Impact Fee on Each STR Unit that is...
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)
Amend the definition of operator to exclude the lessee and make it only applicable to the property owner
With the possibility of 10 unrelated people in an apartment, the rental use becomes a dominant use − Having up to 10 people is more the established residential use and creates public safety issues, noise matters, and a heavy impact on the neighbors − Watertown’s present zoning ordinance prevents the occupancy of 4 unrelated people in a unit; the short-term rental use standard conflicts with the Town’s zoning ordinance. − Even though the lessee would have the approval of the owner, the lessee should not be the operator − The numbers of permitted occupants are too high based on density of the community. − Separate vehicles for occupants could affect an already crowded parking situation Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend the definition of operator to exclude the lessee and make it only applicable to the property owner;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Palomba
From the minutes
“The motion to strike the language permitting a lessee to act as an operator was adopted on a vote of 7-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Adopt Chapter 64G, Section 3D (a) to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total amount of rent
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt Chapter 64G, Section 3D (a) to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total amount of rent;
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)
Adopt Chapter 64G, Section 3D (b) to impose the community impact fee on each STR Unit that is located within a twoor three-family dwelling that includes the operator’s primary residence
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt Chapter 64G, Section 3D (b) to impose the community impact fee on each STR Unit that is located within a twoor three-family dwelling that includes the operator’s primary residence;
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
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: 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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