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September 28, 2021
14 recorded votes, 14 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
To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library...
Enter into 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...
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 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)
Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting – September 2, 2021
Accept the minutes as written and amended to include in the documents list two memos from KP Law dated August 10, 2021 and September 2, 2021 and the letter from the Attorney General
Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting – September 2, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes as written and amended to include in the documents list two memos from KP Law dated August 10, 2021 and September 2, 2021 and the letter from the Attorney General;
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)
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – September 14, 2021
Accept minutes as written with the amendment of the inclusion of the abutters list in Items 9A and B
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting – September 14, 2021 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept minutes as written with the amendment of the inclusion of the abutters list in Items 9A and B;
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 Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Adopt a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget;
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 on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town...
Approve the Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $423,826 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $423,826 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to pay the costs of replacing the Town Hall chiller, including all costs incidental and related thereto; 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: Gannon)
Adopt the Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $410,000 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $410,000 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority including all costs incidental and related thereto: and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; to pay the following costs of the following capital projects for the Department of Public Works: $110,000 Improvements to DPW Building Sidewalks and Parking Lots $300,000 Replace and/or Add Underground Duct for Utilities to Roadways 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 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)
Adopt the Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,628,000 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $1,628,000 under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority including all costs incidental and related thereto: and to issue bonds or notes of the town therefor to pay the costs of purchasing equipment for the Department of Public Works $243,000 Purchase Highway 48.000 GVW Dump Truck $265,000 Purchase Snow and Ice 6-Wheel Combo Body Truck $ 85,000 Purchase Highway Service Flatbed $120,000 Purchase Property and Building Sign Truck $ 85,000 Purchase Street Vactor (MadVac) $280,000 Purchase Salter 6-Wheel Snow Fighter $300,000 Purchase Snow and Ice Loader $250,000 Purchase Street Sweeper 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: Gannon)
An Order Releasing a Covenant to Build and Maintain a Fence for the Benefit of Property of the Town of Watertown...
Adopt the order releasing a covenant to build and maintain a fence for the benefit of property of the Town of Watertown lying westerly of Bacon Street (Parcel No. 216-0-0) and authorizing the town...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the order releasing a covenant to build and maintain a fence for the benefit of property of the Town of Watertown lying westerly of Bacon Street (Parcel No. 216-0-0) and authorizing the town manager to execute a release of covenant;
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)
First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board for Public Hearing an Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to the...
Refer to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to define short term rentals, include this use in the Table of Accessory Use Regulations, and add requirements...
Councilor Palomba moved to refer to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to define short term rentals, include this use in the Table of Accessory Use Regulations, and add requirements specific to this use;
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: Palomba, second: Gannon)
That the Town Council Request the Administration Proceed, As Soon As Possible, with the Nexus Study for Affordable...
Adopt the report of the committees
Councilor Palomba moved to adopt the report of the committees;
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: Palomba, second: Feltner)
Have the Town Council move forward with the proposed ordinance creating a Watertown Affordable Housing Trust including the Declaration of Trust and the Order to Dissolve the Watertown Housing...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have the Town Council move forward with the proposed ordinance creating a Watertown Affordable Housing Trust including the Declaration of Trust and the Order to Dissolve the Watertown Housing Partnership;
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)
Request the Administration proceed, as soon as possible, with the Nexus Study for Affordable Housing Linkage Fees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to request the Administration proceed, as soon as possible, with the Nexus Study for Affordable Housing Linkage Fees;
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 Public Safety Report Regarding Current Operations and Services Being Provided by the Watertown Police...
Accept the Committee Report: Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding Current Operations and Services Being Provided by the Watertown Police Department
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee 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)
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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