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June 14, 2022
19 recorded votes, 19 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
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
Enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c
21(a)(2) - To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel – George J. Proakis Caroline Bays Councilor At Large Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor Lisa J. Feltner, District B Councilor Emily Izzo, District D Councilor Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.
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)
Minutes of the City Council Meeting – May 10, 2022
Adopt the minutes of May 10, 2022 as written: Minutes of the City Council Meeting – May 10, 2022
Minutes of the City Council Meeting – May 10, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of May 10, 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)
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Adopt the minutes of May 12, 2022 as written: 7
Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting – May 12, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of May 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)
Deliberation and Vote on Approval and Execution of City Manager Contract Deliberation and Vote on Appointment of...
Appoint George J. Proakis as City Manager and to approve the contract as presented
Deliberation and Vote on Approval and Execution of City Manager Contract Deliberation and Vote on Appointment of George J. Proakis as City Manager Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint George J. Proakis as City Manager and to approve the contract as presented;
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)
Proclamation Honoring the Watertown Housing Partnership
Accept the proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Watertown Housing Partnership
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: Gannon)
Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Retiree Health Insurance Appropriation and Authorization of Expenditures...
Adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Retiree Health Insurance appropriation and authorization of expenditures from the OPEB Trust Fund
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Retiree Health Insurance appropriation and authorization of expenditures from the OPEB Trust Fund;
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)
Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2023 Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds.
Adopt the resolution establishing Fiscal Year 2023 expenditure limits for revolving funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the resolution establishing Fiscal Year 2023 expenditure limits for revolving funds;
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)
Motion to Appropriate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Funds for Fiscal Year 2023
Appropriate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amounts recommended by the Community Preservation Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appropriate the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amounts recommended by the Community Preservation Committee;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $14,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $14,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 City Auditor Search Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $14,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 City Auditor Search Account;
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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $60,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $60,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Trust/Other Funds Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $60,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Trust/Other Funds Account;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Related Matters
Reconsider the budget vote (the minutes say the motion was made in the hope that it would fail)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reconsider the budget with the hope that it does not pass;
No: Airasian, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“The motion failed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Consideration and Action Regarding a Resolution Authorizing a Petition to the General Court for Special Legislation...
Amend section C of the linkage-fee special legislation so the fees go to the Affordable Housing Trust (the minutes say the motion was made in the hope that it would fail)
Councilor Palomba made a motion with the hope that it fails in order to move the discussion ahead.
No: Airasian, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Those funds are overseen by the Council based on the recommendations of the CPC The motion to send the linkage fees to the Trust Fund was defeated unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Gardner)
Motions, Ordinances, Orders, And Resolutions
Consideration and Action Regarding a Resolution Authorizing a Petition to the General Court for Special Legislation Regarding an Affordable Housing Linkage Fee
The motion to adopt the linkage fees legislation was adopted unanimously on a voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to adopt the linkage fees legislation was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..”
That Council President Sideris Create a Screening Committee of Four
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)
Reappoint Richard V. Moynihan to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on May 15, 2025
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Richard V. Moynihan to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on May 15, 2025;
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)
Create a Screening Committee of four Councilors, and that Councilor Bays, Chair of the Committee on Personnel and City Organization, be appointed Chair of the Screening Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to create a Screening Committee of four Councilors, and that Councilor Bays, Chair of the Committee on Personnel and City Organization, be appointed Chair of the Screening Committee;
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)
Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government Report Regarding the Reappointment of Eugene Slaven to the...
Accept the report: Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government Report Regarding the Reappointment of Eugene Slaven to the Board of Election Commissioners for a Term to Expire on April 1...
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)
Confirm Eugene Slaven for reappointment to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term to expire on April 1, 2026
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Eugene Slaven for reappointment to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term to expire on April 1, 2026;
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)
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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