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January 25, 2022
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental...
Enter into executive session to discuss the above listed three matters
21(A)(2), To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining Sessions or Contract Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel – Interim City Manager B. 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 - 319 Arlington Street C. 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 - 341 Mount Auburn Street Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into executive session to discuss the above listed three matters;
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)
Examination Of Records Of Previous Meetings
Adopt the minutes of December 1, 2021 as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of December 1, 2021 as written;
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)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Request from the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board to Increase the Base of the Retiree Cost...
Refer it to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer it to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight;
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from National Grid to Install and...
Approve a grant of location from National Grid to install and maintain 522 feet of 8-inch plastic main on Bigelow Avenue, from Artsakh Street to Mount Auburn Street, to tie into the 4-inch main in...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from National Grid to install and maintain 522 feet of 8-inch plastic main on Bigelow Avenue, from Artsakh Street to Mount Auburn Street, to tie into the 4-inch main in Merrifield Avenue.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the...
Provide a grant of location from NSTAR d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the installation in Dexter Avenue from pole 43/25, for a distance of about 56+/- feet of conduit
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide a grant of location from NSTAR d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the installation in Dexter Avenue from pole 43/25, for a distance of about 56+/- feet of conduit.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Resolution on an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance to Create a Definition of...
Adopt the Resolution amending the Watertown Zoning Ordinance to create a definition of Firearm Business and amending the Table of Permissible Uses to include Firearms Business and creating...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Resolution amending the Watertown Zoning Ordinance to create a definition of Firearm Business and amending the Table of Permissible Uses to include Firearms Business and creating regulations 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: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance to Define Short Term Rentals, Include This...
Refer the matter of the short-term rentals to the Rules and Ordinances Committee for further discussion
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter of the short-term rentals to the Rules and Ordinances Committee for further discussion;
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)
That the City Council Approve the Reappointment of Laurie Murphy to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee...
Adopt the report with two edits, that being that Ms. Buck and Ms. Murphy are reappointments rather than appointments
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the report with two edits, that being that Ms. Buck and Ms. Murphy are reappointments rather than appointments;
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)
Approve the reappointment of Janet Buck to the Stormwater Advisory Committee for a term ending July 15, 2023; furthermore, that Pat Rathbone be appointed to the Environment and Energy Efficiency...
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the City Council approve the reappointment of Janet Buck to the Stormwater Advisory Committee for a term ending July 15, 2023; furthermore, that Pat Rathbone be appointed to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term ending November 15, 2022, that Jeanne Trubek be reappointed to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term ending November 15, 2024; that Brian Hebeisen be reappointed to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a Term Ending November 15, 2023; that Ellen Parker Menounos be appointed to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term ending November 15, 2023, and that Laurie Murphy be reappointed to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term ending November 15, 2023;
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)
Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Management of Snow and Ice Removal and to...
Accept the report: Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding the Management of Snow and Ice Removal and to Make Recommendations on a Sidewalk Snow Shoveling Ordinance...
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: Palomba)
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to Create a Human
Refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to create a Human Rights Commission
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to Create a Human Rights Commission Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances to create a Human Rights Commission;
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)
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization a Discussion
Refer to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization a discussion on the creation of the position of a City Council Analyst
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization a Discussion on the Creation of the Position of a City Council Analyst Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization a discussion on the creation of the position of a City Council Analyst;
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn;
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)
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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