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August 9, 2022
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Mark S. Sideris, Vincent J. Piccirilli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 6:15 P.M.
Enter into executive session
Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner, second: Feltner)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written; Councilor Gannon seconded the motion. The motion was...
Adopt the minutes as written: Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written; Councilor Gannon seconded the motion. The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written;
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)
City Council Meeting Minutes - June 28, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written subject to the addition of the addendum
City Council Meeting Minutes - June 28, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written subject to the addition of the addendum;
The minutes give the result only; the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 29, “MOTION TO ADOPT THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SUBJECT TO THE ADDITION OF THE ADDENDUM”) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
City Council Meeting Minutes - July 12, 2022
Adopt the minutes subject to the correction of the name of the Interim Council Clerk and the correction of the registration of the vote on two matters
City Council Meeting Minutes - July 12, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes subject to the correction of the name of the Interim Council Clerk and the correction of the registration of the vote on two matters;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The matter was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Authorizing a Petition for Special Legislation Regarding Adoption of an Act Relative to Property Tax Classification
Adopt a resolution authorizing a petition for special legislation regarding adoption of an act relative to property tax classification
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt a resolution authorizing a petition for special legislation regarding adoption of an act relative to property tax classification;
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)
Consideration and Action on the City Auditor’s Position
Approve the publication of the statement on the City Auditor’s position, Councilor Feltner seconded the motion
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the publication of the statement on the City Auditor’s position, Councilor Feltner seconded the motion.
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)
Public Hearings
Move up Item 9A in the agenda
Councilor Piccirilli moved to move up Item 9A in the agenda;
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: Gardner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing That the Sum of $750,000 Is Appropriated to Pay Costs of...
Approve the order authorizing the appropriation in the sum of $750,000 to pay costs of designing, engineering and constructing sewer system improvements, including all costs incidental and related...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the order authorizing the appropriation in the sum of $750,000 to pay costs of designing, engineering and constructing sewer system improvements, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and Pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1) or §8(14), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor;
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..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing That the Sum of $1,000,000 Is Appropriated to Pay Costs of...
Approve the order authorizing the appropriation for the sum of $1,000,000 to pay costs of replacing a water main located throughout Mt. Auburn Street, including all costs incidental and related...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the order authorizing the appropriation for the sum of $1,000,000 to pay costs of replacing a water main located throughout Mt. Auburn Street, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §8(5), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Authority’s Local Water Service Assistance Program and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order: $300,000 for lead service line replacement
Approve the loan order of $300,000 to replace lead pipes that connect service lines to water mains (MWRA Lead Service Line Replacement Program)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the appropriation of the loan order for the sum of $300,000 to pay costs of replacing lead pipes that connect service lines to water mains, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Authority’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; Councilor Gannon 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 42, “Motion to approve the appropriation of the loan order for the sum of $300,000 to pay costs of replacing lead pipes…”) shows all nine councilors voting yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the appropriation of the loan order for the sum of $300,000 to pay costs of replacing lead pipes that connect service lines to water mains, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Authority’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received; Councilor Gannon seconded the motion..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing That the Sum of $1,530,000 Is Appropriated to Pay Costs of...
Approve the appropriation authorizing a loan order in the sum of $1,530,000 to pay costs of designing, engineering and constructing sewer system improvements to eliminate inflow and infiltration...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the appropriation authorizing a loan order in the sum of $1,530,000 to pay costs of designing, engineering and constructing sewer system improvements to eliminate inflow and infiltration in the system, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1) r §8(14), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefor; that the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the “Authority) pursuant to the Authority’s Inflow and Infiltration Assistance Program and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager is authorized to accept and expend any grants or aid available for the project or for the financing thereof, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of any such grants or aid received;
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)
An Order Accepting Easements Along Arsenal Street in Connection with Corridor Improvements and Authorizing the City...
Accept the easements along Arsenal Street in connection with corridor improvements and authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easements
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the easements along Arsenal Street in connection with corridor improvements and authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easements;
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)
An Order Accepting a Multi-Use Path Easement Area in Connection with 330 Arsenal Street and Authorizing the City...
Accept a Multi-Use Path Easement Area in connection with 330 Arsenal Street and Authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept a Multi-Use Path Easement Area in connection with 330 Arsenal Street and Authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easement;
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 Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the Amount of $1,293 Honoring Janet...
Approve the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $1,293 honoring Janet Jameson for the creation of public art in Watertown
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance and expenditure of a gift of funds in the amount of $1,293 honoring Janet Jameson for the creation of public art in Watertown;
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)
Consideration and Action on Polling Location Changes
Move the polling location for Precinct 7 from the Lowell School to the Middle School starting with the September 2022 state primary election to expire on December 30, 2023
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move the polling location for Precinct 7 from the Lowell School to the Middle School starting with the September 2022 state primary election to expire on December 30, 2023;
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)
Vote to Accept M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 110A Most voting deadlines have changed with most deadlines being on Saturday.
Vote to Accept M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 110A Most voting deadlines have changed with most deadlines being on Saturday
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..”
Consideration and Action on the Assignment of Police Officers at Polling Locations
Approve the assignment of police officers at polling locations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the assignment of police officers at polling locations;
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)
Committee on Climate and Energy Report Regarding the Watertown Climate and Energy Plan Focusing on Natural Resources...
Approve the climate and energy plan as presented to the Committee on Climate and Energy and to instruct said committee to review its progress on a regular basis
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the climate and energy plan as presented to the Committee on Climate and Energy and to instruct said committee to review its progress on a regular basis;
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)
Health and Human Services Study
Refer the RFP for a Health and Human Services Study to the Committee on Human Services for review
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the RFP for a Health and Human Services Study to the Committee on Human Services for review;
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 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)
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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