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November 22, 2022
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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
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City Council Meeting Minutes – November 9, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written: City Council Meeting Minutes – November 9, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes – November 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: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for...
Accept the provisions of Chapter 59 section 5C approving the residential exemption of 33% of the average assessed value for residents domiciled in Watertown for FY 2023
Councilor Piccirilli then moved to accept the provisions of Chapter 59 section 5C approving the residential exemption of 33% of the average assessed value for residents domiciled in Watertown for FY 2023;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In FY 2022, if the shift had been 175%, residents would have paid only 57% of the tax burden which would not have been permitted by state law. − Of the approximately 10,000 households in Watertown, about 6,200 take advantage of the exemption. − Mr. Smith also stated that other communities that use the tax shift are not in a similar position; therefore, it is difficult to make comparisons The motion to adopt the maximum shift allowed by law which is 150% was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (second: Gannon)
Public Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for Fiscal Year 2023
The motion to accept the provisions of Chapter 59 section 5C approving the residential exemption of 33% of the average assessed value for residents domiciled in Watertown for FY 2023 was adopted unanimously on a voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to accept the provisions of Chapter 59 section 5C approving the residential exemption of 33% of the average assessed value for residents domiciled in Watertown for FY 2023 was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..”
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Adopt the budget amendment: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the budget amendment;
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 of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Regarding the Review of Input and the Recommendations Made for the...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Regarding the Review of Input and the Recommendations Made for the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
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)
Adopt the FY 2024 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the City Council adopt the FY 2024 Budget Policy Guidelines as drafted;
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)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding a Discussion of the Position of the Director of Senior Services and the...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding a Discussion of the Position of the Director of Senior Services and the Council on Aging with
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)
Committee on Human Services Reports Regarding the Review of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Health and Human...
Accept the two reports: Committee on Human Services Reports Regarding the Review of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Health and Human Services Needs Assessment (September 26, 2022 and October...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the two reports;
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)
Approve the RFP that was attached for a Health and Human Services assessment
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the RFP that was attached for a Health and Human Services assessment;
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)
Committees Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Recommendations on a Snow Shoveling Ordinance...
Accept the Report of the Committees: Committees Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Recommendations on a Snow Shoveling Ordinance – Vincent J. Piccirilli
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Report of the Committees;
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)
Request for Confirmation of Appointment and Reappointments to the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee
Refer this matter to the Committee on Public Works
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer this matter 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)
Request for Confirmation of Appointment and Reappointments to the Historic District Commission.
Refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning;
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)
Request for Confirmation of Reappointments to the Public Arts and Culture Committee
Refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning;
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)
Fire Chief Assessment Center
Refer the matter to the Committee on Public Safety
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Safety;
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)
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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