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June 21, 2022
4 recorded votes, 4 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
Discussion and Vote on a Petition to Rename the Columbus Delta
Refer the petition to the Committee on Public Works to reconsider the naming of the Delta in Watertown Square in accordance with Resolution 2019 – R – 85
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the petition to the Committee on Public Works to reconsider the naming of the Delta in Watertown Square in accordance with Resolution 2019 – R – 85;
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Palomba, PiccirilliNo: Airasian, SiderisThe minutes give the count as 8 to 2, but only nine councilors were present. They name John M. Airasian and Mark S. Sideris as the two no votes, and the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 78) shows the other seven voting yes, so MassVoter shows the vote by name, 7 to 2.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a vote of 8-2..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Discussion and Vote on a Petition to Designate from 98-224 Main St. and Other Parcels a Historic District
Consider making a Historic District for the addresses stated in the petition
Councilor Feltner moved to consider making a Historic District for the addresses stated in the petition;
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 with all Councilors voting against on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Feltner, second: Palomba)
Discussion and Vote on Two Proposals from the CPC for Funding
Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 budget recommendations of the CPC consisting of two projects: one for the City Hall geographic paintings restoration for $33,000 to be funded from the Historic...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 budget recommendations of the CPC consisting of two projects: one for the City Hall geographic paintings restoration for $33,000 to be funded from the Historic Preservation Account and one for the Irving Park project for $294,195 to be funded from the Outdoor Recreation Account, both projects are subject to the conditions listed 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)
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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