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September 13, 2022
15 recorded votes, 15 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
To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental...
Enter into 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...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into 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 and 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 – Stanley Avenue – Parcel 807 1B 1A;
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)
City Council Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written: City Council Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes – August 9, 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)
Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal 2024 Budget Process
Adopt the proposed resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Process
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the proposed resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Process;
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)
Referral to the State, Federal, and Regional Government Committee a Review of the Election Process Procedures
Refer to the State, Federal, and Regional Government Committee a Review of the Election Processes and Procedures
Referral to the State, Federal, and Regional Government Committee a Review of the Election Process Procedures Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the State, Federal, and Regional Government Committee a Review of the Election Processes and Procedures;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for Consideration of a Grant of Location in Galen Street to...
Provide Eversource with a Grant of Location in Galen Street to install and maintain approximately 106 linear feet of 6 5-inch PVC conduits from manhole MH26530 to the property line at 66 Galen...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide Eversource with a Grant of Location in Galen Street to install and maintain approximately 106 linear feet of 6 5-inch PVC conduits from manhole MH26530 to the property line at 66 Galen Street and install and maintain approximately 62 linear feet of 6 5inch PVC conduits from manhole MH6178 at Aldrich Road to the property line at 66 Galen Street and in Water Street to install and maintain approximately 36 linear feet of 4 - 4-inch PVC conduits from the property line at 66 Galen Street to the property line at 0 Water Street and install and maintain approximately 3 linear feet of 3 - 4-inch PVC conduits from pole 142/6 on Water Street to the property line in 51-57 Water Street;
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 from Eversource for the Consideration of a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street...
Provide Eversource with a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street for the installation and maintenance of approximately 30 linear feet of conduit from manhole MH 15899 to a new conduit in Coolidge...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide Eversource with a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street for the installation and maintenance of approximately 30 linear feet of conduit from manhole MH 15899 to a new conduit in Coolidge Avenue and the installation and maintenance of approximately 1,226 linear feet of conduit and three (3) new manholes, MH31566, MH31567, and MH31568, before entering the property at 99 Coolidge Avenue.
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 from Eversource for Consideration of a Grant of Location for Grove Street by...
Provide Eversource with a Grant of Location in Grove Street by installing westerly from Pole 63/26 and Approximately 180 feet northwest of Coolidge Avenue, install approximately 48+/- feet conduit...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide Eversource with a Grant of Location in Grove Street by installing westerly from Pole 63/26 and Approximately 180 feet northwest of Coolidge Avenue, install approximately 48+/- feet conduit under Grove Street to a property located at 150 Coolidge Avenue.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Zayo Group for Consideration of a Grant of Location to Install in Nichols...
Provide Zayo Group with a Grant of Location to Install in Nichols Avenue and maintain approximately 10 linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from Utility Pole #100/1 to an existing...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide Zayo Group with a Grant of Location to Install in Nichols Avenue and maintain approximately 10 linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from Utility Pole #100/1 to an existing Zayo conduit capped with the roadway and to install and maintain overhead wire from pole #100/2 and along Nichols Avenue to Pole #100/10.
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Zayo Group for Consideration of a Grant of Location in Melendy Avenue to...
Provide Zayo Group with a Grant of Location in Melendy Avenue to install and maintain approximately 75 linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from Utility Pole #11 to an existing...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide Zayo Group with a Grant of Location in Melendy Avenue to install and maintain approximately 75 linear feet of one (1) 4-inch communication conduit from Utility Pole #11 to an existing manhole on private property belonging to 486 Arsenal Way and to install and maintain overhead wire from Pole #100/10 on Nichols Avenue across Nichols Avenue and Melendy Avenue to Pole #95/9 along Melendy Avenue to Riser Pole #95/11.
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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 City Council Reserve...
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 City Council Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2023 Acquisition of Land/Property Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 City Council Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2023 Acquisition of Land/Property 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)
Committee on Parks and Recreation Report Regarding the Reappointment of Jonathan Bockian to the Community...
Accept the report: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report Regarding the Reappointment of Jonathan Bockian to the Community Preservation Committee - Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the...
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 Jonathan Bockian to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 2025
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Jonathan Bockian to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on February 1, 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: Airasian)
Communications From The City Manager
Refer the discussion of the inflow and infiltration fees to the Committee on Public Works
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the discussion of the inflow and infiltration fees to the Committee on Public Works;
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)
Refer to the Committee on Public Works a discussion of the new policies and procedures for trash removal
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Public Works a discussion of the new policies and procedures for trash removal;
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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