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March 8, 2022
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Nicole Gardner, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, John G. Gannon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consideration and Vote on Moxley Park Court Renovation Project Design Option
Amend the motion to read to move forward with the Moxley Project Design Option 1, the multipurpose rink, the basketball court, and the tennis court as presented with the noise treatment for the...
It will be for use by a mixed age population; there is no intention to turn it into an athletic complex that will be rented to outside groups after hours. − The lighting will be the same as that used at Victory Field Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend the motion to read to move forward with the Moxley Project Design Option 1, the multipurpose rink, the basketball court, and the tennis court as presented with the noise treatment for the rink boards, with lights to go off at 9:00 p.m.;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The new lighting will be better and more directed The amendment to the motion regarding the change in time for the lights was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Informational Presentations
Consideration and Vote on Moxley Park Court Renovation Project Design Option
Yes: Airasian, Bays, Gannon, Izzo, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Feltner, Gardner
From the minutes
“The motion as amended to proceed with the Moxley Project Design Option 1, the multipurpose rink, the basketball court, and the tennis court as presented with the noise treatment for the rink boards and with lights to go off at 9:00 p.m. was adopted on a roll call vote of 7-2..”
City Council Meeting – February 23, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written: City Council Meeting – February 23, 2022
City Council Meeting – February 23, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written;
Yes: Airasian, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes. The minutes say Anthony Palomba did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote – Councilor Palomba was missing for this roll call..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Day of Solidarity for Ukraine
Accept the Proclamation: Day of Solidarity for Ukraine
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Proclamation;
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)
Play Equipment Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $551,044 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $551,044 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects – Arsenal Park Improvement, to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $551,044 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects – Arsenal Park Improvement, to move forward with the pre- purchase of play equipment for Arsenal Park Phase 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)
Arsenal Street Corridor Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $800,000 from the Fiscal Year...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $800,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects – Arsenal Street Corridor Improvements...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $800,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects – Arsenal Street Corridor Improvements $800,000 to move forward with the MassWorks Arsenal Street Corridor Matching Share of $1.7 million;
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 on Human Services Regarding the Reappointment of Cynthia Galligan as a Member of the Watertown Housing...
Accept the Committee Report regarding the reappointment of Cynthia Galligan as a member of the Watertown Housing Authority
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee Report regarding the reappointment of Cynthia Galligan as a member of the Watertown Housing Authority;
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: Gardner)
Reappoint Cynthia Galligan as a member of the Watertown Housing Authority for a term to expire on May 15, 2026
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Cynthia Galligan as a member of the Watertown Housing Authority for a term to expire on May 15, 2026;
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)
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization to Discuss and Recommend City Council Compensation
Refer to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization the discussion and recommendation of City Council compensation
Referral to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization to Discuss and Recommend City Council Compensation Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization the discussion and recommendation of City Council compensation;
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)
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)
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