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May 10, 2022
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Anthony Palomba arrived late (6:40 p.m.). John G. Gannon arrived late (6:57 p.m.).
Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Nicole Gardner, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris, Anthony Palomba, John G. Gannon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(A)(2), To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion...
Enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(A)(2), To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining...
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 Emily Izzo, District D Councilor Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session;
The minutes give the result only; the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 13, “MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION COUNCILORS GANNON AND PALOMBA WERE NOT PRESENT FOR THIS VOTE”) marks how each councilor voted. The sheet has no mark for Anthony Palomba and John G. Gannon; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes of the April 26, 2022 City Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of April 26, 2022 as written: Minutes of the April 26, 2022 City Council Meeting
Minutes of the April 26, 2022 City Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of April 26, 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)
Confirmation of the Proclamation Honoring Fire Chief Robert J. Quinn on His Retirement
Confirm the proclamation honoring Fire Chief Robert J. Quinn on his retirement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm the proclamation honoring Fire Chief Robert J. Quinn on his retirement;
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)
Confirmation of Proclamation Honoring Renee Gaudette on Her Departure as the Executive Director of the Watertown...
Accept the proclamation honoring Renee Gaudette on her departure as the Executive Director of the Watertown Boys and Girls Club
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation honoring Renee Gaudette on her departure as the Executive Director of the Watertown Boys and Girls Club;
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: Bays)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from National Grid in Belmont and Lexington Streets...
Approve a grant of location from National Grid in Belmont and Lexington Streets for the installation and the maintenance of approximately 78 linear feet of 12” plastic low pressure gas main to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from National Grid in Belmont and Lexington Streets for the installation and the maintenance of approximately 78 linear feet of 12” plastic low pressure gas main to provide gas service to 348-370 Lexington Street Condominiums.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location from RCN to Install and Maintain in Coolidge Avenue of...
Approve a grant of location from RCN to install and maintain in Coolidge Avenue of approximately four (4) linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from utility pole #32/11 on Coolidge...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from RCN to install and maintain in Coolidge Avenue of approximately four (4) linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from utility pole #32/11 on Coolidge Avenue to a handhold and approximately 200 linear feet of four (4) 4-inch communication conduit to the building at 99 Coolidge Avenue, and four (4) linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from utility pole #vz/10 on Coolidge Avenue to a handhole and approximately 85 linear feet of four (4) 4-inch conduit to the building at 99 Coolidge Avenue for a diverse service connection.
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)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Reports Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Watertown...
Accept the Committee on Personnel and City Organization Reports regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in Watertown government December 21, 2020 and June 28, 2021
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee on Personnel and City Organization Reports regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in Watertown government December 21, 2020 and June 28, 2021;
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)
That the City Council Approve the Personnel and City Organization Committee Serve as the Screening Committee and...
Accept the Committee on Personnel and City Organization reports regarding the appointment of a City Council Analyst - February 7, 2022 and April 13, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee on Personnel and City Organization reports regarding the appointment of a City Council Analyst - February 7, 2022 and April 13, 2022;
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)
The job posting be amended in the “Responsibilities:” section, “Research” subsection by adding the words “and to assist the City Council in its oversight responsibilities” after the word...
Councilor Palomba moved that the job posting be amended in the “Responsibilities:” section, “Research” subsection by adding the words “and to assist the City Council in its oversight responsibilities” after the word “Watertown” and before the word “including”;
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, PalombaNo: Airasian, Izzo, Piccirilli, Sideris
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a vote of 5 – 4 on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Bays)
That the City Council Approve the Personnel and City Organization Committee Serve as the Screening Committee and Agree to the Process Proposed in the Report of April 13, 2022
The motion to accept the job posting for the Municipal Policy Analyst Position and agree to have it published as amended was adopted unanimously on voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to accept the job posting for the Municipal Policy Analyst Position and agree to have it published as amended was adopted unanimously on voice vote..”
Approve the Personnel and City Organization Committee to serve as the screening committee and agree to the process proposed in the report of April 13, 2022
Councilor Bays moved that the City Council approve the Personnel and City Organization Committee to serve as the screening committee and agree to the process proposed in the report of April 13, 2022;
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: Bays, second: Palomba)
That the City Council Confirm Robert Airasian for Appointment to the Traffic Commission for a Term to Expire on May...
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: Feltner)
Reappoint Kelly Gallagher to the Traffic Commission for a term to expire on May 15, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Kelly Gallagher to the Traffic Commission for a term to expire on May 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: Gardner)
Appoint Robert Airasian to the Traffic Commission for a term to expire on May 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Robert Airasian to the Traffic Commission for a term to expire on May 15, 2024;
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 of the Final Draft of the Resilient Watertown Climate and Energy Plan to the City Council Subcommittee on...
Make the referral to the Committee on Climate and Energy
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make the referral to the Committee on Climate and Energy;
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: Gardner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn 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..” (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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