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July 13, 2021
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Caroline Bays, John G. Gannon, Angeline B. Kounelis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – June 22, 2021
Accept the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – June 22, 2021 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: Feltner)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Proclamation Congratulating Patricio Pino...
Accept the Proclamation
He 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 vote..” (second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Establishing Water and Sewer Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2022.
Adopt the proposed Order establishing the water and sewer rates and charges for Fiscal Year 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proposed Order establishing the water and sewer rates and charges for Fiscal Year 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: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town...
Approve the proposed Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,500,000 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the proposed Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,500,000 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority for the costs of reconstructing Waverley Avenue (between Orchard and Belmont Streets), including the related costs of reconstructing, improving and/or installing sidewalks, curbing, uphill bicycle lanes, tree plantings and all other costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount;
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 $390,000 From Various Fiscal Year 2021 Electricity and...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $390,000 from various Fiscal Year 2021 electricity and gas accounts to the Fiscal Year 2021 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $390,000 from various Fiscal Year 2021 electricity and gas accounts to the Fiscal Year 2021 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund 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 $30,000 From the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $30,000 From the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Projects – I/T Department Account in order to move forward...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $30,000 From the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Projects – I/T Department Account in order to move forward with 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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve and the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Group Health Insurance Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 New High...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve and the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Group Health Insurance Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 New High School Stabilization Fund;
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 $2,000,000 From the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2021 Acquisition of Land/Open Space Stabilization Fund
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2021 Acquisition of Land/Open Space Stabilization Fund;
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 Economic Development & Planning Committee Report Regarding the Appointment of Abigail Hammett to the...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Committee Report Regarding the Appointment of Abigail Hammett to the Planning Board for an Unexpired Term that Expires on February...
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)
Confirm the appointment of Abigail Hammett to the Planning Board for an unexpired term that expires on February 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the appointment of Abigail Hammett to the Planning Board for an unexpired term that expires on February 15, 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: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Reappointment of Dr.
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Reappointment of Dr
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)
Confirm the reappointment of Dr. Barbara Beck to the Board of Health for a term that expires on February 5, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the reappointment of Dr. Barbara Beck to the Board of Health for a term that expires on February 5, 2024;
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 Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Policy Guidance on Possible Regulations and Zoning...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Policy Guidance on Possible Regulations and Zoning Rules for Firearms Businesses
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)
NEW BUSINESS Referral to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight to Convene to Prioritize Spending of Federal...
Refer to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight to convene to prioritize spending of federal monies that Watertown will be receiving in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight to convene to prioritize spending of federal monies that Watertown will be receiving in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act;
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: 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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