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September 14, 2021
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, John G. Gannon, Lisa J. Feltner, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Angeline B. Kounelis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
Enter into 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 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: Gannon)
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – August 10, 2021
Accept the minutes of the Town Council Meeting of August 10, 2021 as written
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – August 10, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of the Town Council Meeting of August 10, 2021 as written;
Yes: Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. The minutes say Caroline Bays did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously with Councilor Bays not being present for the roll vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes of the Charter Review Committee Meeting – August 3, 2021
Accept the minutes of the Charter Review Committee of August 3, 2021 with a revision of the title from “Agenda” to ”Minutes”
Minutes of the Charter Review Committee Meeting – August 3, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of the Charter Review Committee of August 3, 2021 with a revision of the title from “Agenda” to ”Minutes”;
Yes: Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. The minutes say Caroline Bays did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously with Councilor Bays not being present for the roll vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT A Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Process
Adopt the proposed resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget process
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proposed resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget process;
Yes: Donato, Feltner, Gannon, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. The minutes say Caroline Bays did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously with Councilor Bays not being present for the roll vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Proclamation Honoring Those Watertown...
Adopt the proclamation honoring those Watertown citizens who served in the War in Afghanistan
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proclamation honoring those Watertown citizens who served in the War in Afghanistan;
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 to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY...
Approve the petition for a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the installation in Main Street, Northeasterly from manhole MH11281, a distance of about 70 ±...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition for a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the installation in Main Street, Northeasterly from manhole MH11281, a distance of about 70 ± 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)
Approve the petition for a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the installation in Coolidge Hill Road Southerly from Pole 2/3, approximately 248± feet west of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition for a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the installation in Coolidge Hill Road Southerly from Pole 2/3, approximately 248± feet west of Kondazian Street a distance of about 10± 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)
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the Amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings...
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the Faire on the Square 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the Faire on the Square 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $19,549 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council Reserve Account to the Town...
Authorize a transfer of $19,549 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council Reserve Account to the Town Manager Prior Year Full Time Salaries and the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Manager Full Time Salaries...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $19,549 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council Reserve Account to the Town Manager Prior Year Full Time Salaries and the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Manager Full Time Salaries Accounts to reflect the adopted ordinance amending the Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 compensation of the Town Manager;
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 Confirm Jason Cohen for Reappointment to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire on February...
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)
Confirm the reappointment of Jeffrey Brown to the Planning Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the reappointment of Jeffrey Brown to the Planning Board for a term to expire on February 15, 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)
Confirm the reappointment of Jason Cohen to the Planning Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the reappointment of Jason Cohen to the Planning Board for a term to expire on February 15, 2024;
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: Gannon)
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Implementing a Media Campaign to Increase Citizens’...
Accept the report as amended: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Implementing a Media Campaign to Increase Citizens’ Awareness of the Proposed Charter Revisions – Anthony...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as amended;
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 distribution of the Charter Review Committee’s final charter report, a summary of the questions prepared by Town Counsel, an exploratory cover letter, and the vote by mail application...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the distribution of the Charter Review Committee’s final charter report, a summary of the questions prepared by Town Counsel, an exploratory cover letter, and the vote by mail application no later than three weeks from the date of the election;
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
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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