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November 23, 2021
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Anthony J. Donato, John G. Gannon, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Caroline Bays, Angeline B. Kounelis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for...
Adopt the residential tax shift to 159.1528% and to adopt a maximum residential exemption of 30%
Councilor Piccirilli then moved to adopt the residential tax shift to 159.1528% and to adopt a maximum residential exemption of 30%;
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..” (second: Palomba)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Setting Optional Tax Exemptions for Fiscal Year 2022
Watertown accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5C1/2, which provides for an additional real estate exemption for taxpayers who are granted personal exemptions on their domiciles...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that Watertown accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5C1/2, which provides for an additional real estate exemption for taxpayers who are granted personal exemptions on their domiciles under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, including certain blind persons, veterans, surviving spouses and seniors, and provide an additional exemption up to 100% of the personal exemption, to be effective for exemptions granted for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 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 Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance to Accept the Provisions of MGL C. 44, §55C to Establish a Trust to Facilitate the Creation and Preservation of Affordable Housing Within the City...
Councilor Piccirilli amended his motion to adopt the Ordinance to accept the provisions of MGL C.
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..” (second: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the City Treasurer, with the Approval of the City...
Approve a Loan Order authorizing the City Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $2,376,000 under M.G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a Loan Order authorizing the City Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, to borrow and/or expend monies in the amount of $2,376,000 under M.G.L.
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 Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $33,816 to the Watertown Food...
Authorize the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds in the amount of $33,816 to the Watertown Food Pantry from 187 donors since May 17, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds in the amount of $33,816 to the Watertown Food Pantry from 187 donors since May 17, 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)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the Review and Recommendations of the Fiscal Year 2023...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the Review and Recommendations of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Policy Guidelines Vincent Piccirilli, Chair ACTION...
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)
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted;
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 Human Services Report Regarding the Unmet Public Health Needs – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Unmet Public Health Needs – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the City Council Instruct the City Manager to Conduct a...
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: Palomba)
Amend the motion to read: The City Council instructs the City Manager to create an RFP for a comprehensive city-wide public health and human service needs assessment
Councilor Palomba moved to amend the motion to read: The City Council instructs the City Manager to create an RFP for a comprehensive city-wide public health and human service needs assessment;
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: Piccirilli)
Reports Of Committees
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Unmet Public Health Needs – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the City Council Instruct the City Manager to Conduct a City-Wide...
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..”
Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Public Awareness of the Home Rule Charter Revisions...
Accept the report: Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Public Awareness of the Home Rule Charter Revisions - Anthony Palomba, Chair
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)
That the City Council approve an increase in the 5 year Capital Improvement Program to Accelerate Road and Sidewalk...
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: Palomba)
Approve the recommendations of the Department of Public Works for the Road Reconstruction Program which include Boylston Street (Fairfield Street to Porter Street), Chester Street, Locke Street...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the recommendations of the Department of Public Works for the Road Reconstruction Program which include Boylston Street (Fairfield Street to Porter Street), Chester Street, Locke Street, and Chapman Street (Main Street to Highland Avenue) and the recommendations for the Long Street and Connector Program which include Highland Avenue, Morse Street, and Fifth Avenue;
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)
Recommend an increase in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program to accelerate road and sidewalk repairs and to accommodate price escalations and required stormwater improvements
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion that the City Council recommend an increase in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program to accelerate road and sidewalk repairs and to accommodate price escalations and required stormwater improvements;
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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