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September 27, 2022
12 recorded votes, 12 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 Discuss Strategy with Respect to Pending Litigation - Kathleen Donohue v. City of Watertown, as an Open Meeting...
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation - Kathleen Donohue v
City of Watertown, as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the City's Position Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation - Kathleen Donohue v.
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 – September 13, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written: City Council Meeting Minutes – September 13, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes – September 13, 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: Gannon)
Proclamation Honoring Helen Chatel for Her Service to Watertown at WCATV
Accept the proclamation honoring Helen Chatel for her service to Watertown at WCATV
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation honoring Helen Chatel for her service to Watertown at WCATV;
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)
Proclamation Celebrating the Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day
Accept the proclamation celebrating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation celebrating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day;
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 National Grid for Consideration of a Grant of Location in Irving Street...
Authorize the petition from National Grid for a grant of location in Irving Street and a private way to complete in Irving Street relay and maintenance of approximately 480 linear feet of 4-inch...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the petition from National Grid for a grant of location in Irving Street and a private way to complete in Irving Street relay and maintenance of approximately 480 linear feet of 4-inch plastic gas main from riverside to the end of main and tie into the existing 4-inch plastic gas main in Fifield Street and to complete in the private way relay of 490 linear feet of 2-inch plastic gas main serving 114-146 Charles River Road from Irving Street to the End of Main.
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 Proposed Order Authorizing That the Sum of $2,000,000 Is Appropriated to Pay Costs of...
Authorize the appropriation in the sum of $2,000,000 to pay costs of constructing, reconstructing, paving, repairing or otherwise improving streets and sidewalks, including improving underground...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the appropriation in the sum of $2,000,000 to pay costs of constructing, reconstructing, paving, repairing or otherwise improving streets and sidewalks, including improving underground ducts and conduits and paying all other costs incidental and related to such street and sidewalk work; and 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;
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 Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the Amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings...
Accept and expend the gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the Faire on the Square 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept and expend the gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to offset expenses related to the Faire on the Square 2022;
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 $5,000 from Holcim to Offset...
Accept and expend a gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Holcim to offset expenses related to the Faire on the Square 2022
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept and expend a gift of funds in the amount of $5,000 from Holcim to offset expenses related to the Faire on the Square 2022;
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 Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Demolition Delay Ordinance - Lisa J. Feltner, Chair
Accept the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Demolition Delay Ordinance
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Demolition Delay Ordinance;
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)
Referral to the Human Services Committee a Discussion About a City-Wide Rodent Control Plan
Refer to the Human Services Committee a discussion about a city-wide rodent control plan
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Human Services Committee a discussion about a city-wide rodent control plan;
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)
Request for Confirmation of Appointments and Reappointments to the Cable Access Corporation – Board of Directors
Refer this matter to the Committee on Human Services
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer this matter to the Committee on Human Services;
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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