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June 28, 2022
25 recorded votes, 25 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 To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a...
Enter into Executive Session: Executive Session To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of...
Caroline Bays Councilor At Large Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor Lisa J. Feltner, District B Councilor Emily Izzo, District D Councilor A. Executive Session To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Public Body – 124 Watertown Street – property 118 20 Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session;
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)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the City Council Meeting – May 24, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the City Council Meeting – May 24, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes 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)
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Petition to the General Court for Special Legislation...
Adopt the resolution authorizing a petition to the General Court for Special Legislation Regarding Acquisition of Property in the City of Waltham
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the resolution authorizing a petition to the General Court for Special Legislation Regarding Acquisition of Property in the City of Waltham;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $311,200 from Various Fiscal Year 2022 Electricity and...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $311,200 from various Fiscal Year 2022 Electricity and Gas Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2022 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $311,200 from various Fiscal Year 2022 Electricity and Gas Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2022 ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund 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 $27,450 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $27,450 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Election Equipment Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $27,450 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Election Equipment 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 $29,500 from Various Fiscal Year 2022 Police Department...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $29,500 from various Fiscal Year 2022 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2022 Police Vehicle Replacement Amount
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $29,500 from various Fiscal Year 2022 Police Department Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2022 Police Vehicle Replacement Amount;
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 $75,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal...
Authorize a transfer of $75,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Rink Improvements Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $75,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 City Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Rink Improvements 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 $74,978 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022...
Authorize a transfer of $74,978 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Council Chamber Improvements Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $74,978 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Council Chamber Improvements 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 $500,000 from the Fiscal year 2022 City Group Health Insurance and School Group...
Authorize a transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal year 2022 Town Group Health Insurance and School Group Health Insurance Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $500,000 from the Fiscal year 2022 Town Group Health Insurance and School Group Health Insurance Accounts to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects Stabilization 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 $15,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Veteran’s Benefits Account to the Fiscal Year...
Authorize a transfer of $15,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Veteran’s Benefits Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Purchasing Postage Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $15,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Veteran’s Benefits Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Purchasing Postage 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 $111,880 (IT capital projects)
Authorize a transfer of $111,880 from the FY2022 Debt Retirement - Planned Debt Account to the FY2022 Transfer to Capital Projects IT Department Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $111,880 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects IT Department Account; Councilor Feltner seconded the motion.
The minutes record the motion and the second but no result. The roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 44, “Motion to authorize a transfer of $111,880…”) shows all nine councilors voting yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $111,880 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects IT Department Account; Councilor Feltner seconded the motion..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $15,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Veteran’s Benefits Account to the Fiscal Year...
Authorize a transfer of $1,128,109 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects Three Elementary Schools Project Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of $1,128,109 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Retirement – Planned Debt Account to the Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer to Capital Projects Three Elementary Schools Project 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)
That the City Council Confirm the Reappointment of Abigail Hammett to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire on...
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: Gardner)
Reappoint Janet Buck and Abigail Hammett to the Planning Boards for terms to expire on February 15, 2025
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Janet Buck and Abigail Hammett to the Planning Boards for terms to expire on February 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: Gardner)
That the City Council Appoint Jill Hyde to the Watertown Housing Trust for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2023
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: Gardner)
Appoint Leo Paterson, David Leon, and Jill Hyde to the Watertown Housing Trust for terms to expires on June 30, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Leo Paterson, David Leon, and Jill Hyde to the Watertown Housing Trust for terms to expires on June 30, 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: Feltner)
Appoint Cliff Cook, Helen Oliver, and Zoe Weinrobe to the Watertown Housing Trust for terms to expires on June 30, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Cliff Cook, Helen Oliver, and Zoe Weinrobe to the Watertown Housing Trust for terms to expires on June 30, 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: Feltner)
Expire on May 15, 2025; and that Eileen Zubrowski Be Appointed to SWRAC for a Term to Expire on May 15, 2025 That...
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)
Appoint Rachel Danford and reappoint Charles Bering to the Conservation Committee for terms to expire on February 15, 2025
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Rachel Danford and reappoint Charles Bering to the Conservation Committee for terms to expire on February 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: Gardner)
Expire on May 15, 2025; and that Eileen Zubrowski Be Appointed to SWRAC for a Term to Expire on May 15, 2025 That the City Council Appoint Russ Arico to the SWRAC for a Term to Expire on May 15...
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..”
Appoint Judy Fallows and Leslie Evans to the Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee for terms to expire on May 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Judy Fallows and Leslie Evans to the Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee for terms 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: Feltner)
Appoint Alexandra Lahr and Eileen Zubrowski to the Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee for terms to expire on May 15, 2025
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Alexandra Lahr and Eileen Zubrowski to the Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee for terms 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)
Appoint Shin Nagpal to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Shin Nagpal to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for a term to expire on November 15, 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: Feltner)
Appoint Carina Wallack and Ed Lewis to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for terms to expire on November 15, 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appoint Carina Wallack and Ed Lewis to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee for terms to expire on November 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: Feltner)
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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