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April 26, 2022
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of the City Council Meeting - April 12, 2022
Accept the minutes of April 12, 2022 as written: Minutes of the City Council Meeting - April 12, 2022
Minutes of the City Council Meeting - April 12, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes of April 12, 2022 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: Feltner)
Proclamation Honoring Deion Howe on Becoming an Eagle Scout
Accept the proclamation: Proclamation Honoring Deion Howe on Becoming an Eagle Scout
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation;
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)
Proclamation Observing Children’s Mental Health Week May 1-7, 2022
Accept the proclamation: Proclamation Observing Children’s Mental Health Week May 1-7, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation;
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 on a Petition from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install and Maintain Approximately 16 Linear Feet of 1-2”...
Councilor Piccirilli amended his motion to provide the requested Grant of Location subject to the condition that NSTAR will coordinate with the other utilities to remove the unused wires wrapped around the pole;
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: Gardner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from on a Petition from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a...
Approve the Grant of Location from on a petition from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install and maintain in Arsenal Street approximately 150 linear feet of 4-5” PVC pipes type...
He then moved to approve the Grant of Location from on a petition from NSTSAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install and maintain in Arsenal Street approximately 150 linear feet of 4-5” PVC pipes type EB in concrete.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from RCN to Install and Maintain in Mount Auburn...
Approve the petition for a Grant of Location from RCN to install and maintain in Mount Auburn Street approximately 75 linear feet of one (1) 4” communication conduit from existing MH 13471 to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition for a Grant of Location from RCN to install and maintain in Mount Auburn Street approximately 75 linear feet of one (1) 4” communication conduit from existing MH 13471 to Building 19.
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 Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending...
Adopt an amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by amending Article V, Section 5.02, Accessory Use Table to add a new category that allows in certain zoning districts outdoor transfer of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt an amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by amending Article V, Section 5.02, Accessory Use Table to add a new category that allows in certain zoning districts outdoor transfer of retail goods purchased remotely, not to include orders of food prepared for immediate consumption;
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)
First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Amend...
Refer to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Amend Section 7.07 (d) to Allow Greater Flexibility for Signs Erected on a Building at a Height Exceeding...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Amend Section 7.07 (d) to Allow Greater Flexibility for Signs Erected on a Building at a Height Exceeding 100 Feet;
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)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding Compensation for Retirement...
Accept the report
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)
Increase the annual Retirement Board stipend by $500, from $4,000 to $4,500 as allowed by law
Councilor Gardner moved to increase the annual Retirement Board stipend by $500, from $4,000 to $4,500 as allowed by law;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“It was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Gardner, second: Piccirilli)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 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: 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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