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December 14, 2021
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, John G. Gannon, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the October 23, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written: Minutes of the October 23, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Minutes of the October 23, 2021 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes of the November 9, 2021 City Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written with a request to insert the addendum
Minutes of the November 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written with a request to insert the addendum.;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Discussion and Action on Moving Forward with a Vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees
Vote to appoint someone to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to vote to appoint someone to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Acceptance of Proclamations Council Piccirilli moved to put Item 5B at the end of the meeting; Councilor Feltner...
Put Item 5B at the end of the meeting: Acceptance of Proclamations Council Piccirilli moved to put Item 5B at the end of the meeting; Councilor Feltner seconded the motion. The motion was adopted...
Acceptance of Proclamations Council Piccirilli moved to put Item 5B at the end of the meeting;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (second: Feltner)
Request for the City Council to Appoint MelansonHeath to Conduct the Fiscal 2021 Audit and to Vote to Have a Request...
Apoint MelansonHeath to conduct the Fiscal 2021 Audit and to complete a Request for a Proposal for audit services beginning with the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit
Councilor Piccirilli moved to apoint MelansonHeath to conduct the Fiscal 2021 Audit and to complete a Request for a Proposal for audit services beginning with the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
An Order Accepting an Easement for Highway Purposes at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of North Beacon...
Accept an easement for highway purposes at the southwest corner of the intersection of North Beacon Street and Irving Street and to authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept an easement for highway purposes at the southwest corner of the intersection of North Beacon Street and Irving Street and to authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easement;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
An Order Accepting a Pedestrian Access (Stone Dust Path) Easement Across 580 Pleasant Street Along the Charles River...
Amend his to motion that the Council should accept the pedestrian access (stone dust path) easement across 580 Pleasant Street along the Charles River and to authorize the City Manager to execute...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend his to motion that the Council should accept the pedestrian access (stone dust path) easement across 580 Pleasant Street along the Charles River and to authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easement except that the citation of Paramount Place as being a Private Way shall strike out the words “Private Way”;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Motions, Ordinances, Order, And Resolutions
Consideration and Action on the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..”
Consideration and Action on the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
Approve the re-precincting map as presented: Consideration and Action on the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
As there was concern that a motion had not been made, Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the re-precincting map as presented;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Palomba)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding a Recommendation for the Transportation Network...
Accept the Committee report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding a Recommendation for the Transportation Network Company Funds - Lisa J
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Appropriate the Transportation Network Company funds as follows: a) $8,000 for the City of Watertown’s annual 2022 TMA dues b) $20,000 for a portion of the Bluebike operating costs c) $37, 482 for...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appropriate the Transportation Network Company funds as follows: a) $8,000 for the City of Watertown’s annual 2022 TMA dues b) $20,000 for a portion of the Bluebike operating costs c) $37, 482 for a portion of the Pleasant Street shuttle operating costs Councilor Feltner seconded the motion.
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 Safety Committee Report Regarding the Current Operations and Services Provided by the Watertown Police...
Accept the report: Public Safety Committee Report Regarding the Current Operations and Services Provided by the Watertown Police Department – Lisa J. Feltner
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
New Business
Endorse the letter of support
Councilor Piccirilli moved to endorse the letter of support;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Acceptance of Proclamations
Accept all three proclamations: Acceptance of Proclamations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept all three proclamations;
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 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: Gannon)
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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