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November 9, 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
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: Feltner)
PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Confirmation of the Proclamation honoring...
Confirm the proclamation honoring Angela “Rose” Carabello on her 100th Birthday
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the proclamation honoring Angela “Rose” Carabello on her 100th Birthday;
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 $108,484 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $108,484 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects – COA Shuttle Bus...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $108,484 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects – COA Shuttle Bus Account in order to move forward with the purchase of a Senior Shuttle Bus;
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 the appointments of members of the Public Arts &...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding the appointments of members of the Public Arts & Culture Committee – Lisa J
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 Dawn Evans Scaltreto for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Dawn Evans Scaltreto for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 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: Gannon)
Confirm Carole Katz for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Carole Katz for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 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: Gannon)
Confirm Roberta Miller for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Roberta Miller for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2023;
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 Erin Webb for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Erin Webb for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2023;
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 Leah Craig for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Leah Craig for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 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 Archy LaSalle for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Archy LaSalle for appointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a term to expire on November 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: Feltner)
Ad Hoc Committee for the Town Manager Search Report regarding the interviews of the search firm candidates who...
Accept the report: Ad Hoc Committee for the Town Manager Search Report regarding the interviews of the search firm candidates who responded to the Request for Proposal to assist the Town Council...
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)
Engage Community Paradigm Associates LLC as the Town Manager search firm
Councilor Piccirilli moved to engage Community Paradigm Associates LLC as the Town Manager search firm;
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)
Consideration of a Transfer of Funds related to an Ad Hoc Committee for the Town Manager Search Action Item.
Approve a transfer of funds of $14,000 to engage Community Paradigm Associates LLC as the Town Manager search firm
Councilor Piccirilli moved approve a transfer of funds of $14,000 to engage Community Paradigm Associates LLC as the Town Manager search firm;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was unanimously adopted 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 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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