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February 14, 2023
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
Request from the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board to Increase the Base of the Retiree Cost of Living...
Refer the item to the noted committee: Request from the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board to Increase the Base of the Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment; and a Referral to the Committee on...
Request from the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board to Increase the Base of the Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment; and a Referral to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight for Review and Report to the Full City Council President Sideris asked for a motion to refer the item to the noted committee; so moved by Vice President Piccirilli,
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the motion seconded by Councilor Feltner, and adopted unanimously on voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
President’S Report
Consideration of Extending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Submission date from April 11, 2023, to May 9, 2023
Consideration of Extending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Submission date from April 11, 2023, to May 9, 2023 President Sideris asked for a motion, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli,
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the motion seconded by Councilor Feltner, and adopted unanimously on voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Sum of $300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of...
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Sum of $300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of Designing and Constructing a New Handicap Ramp at the John A. Ryan Skating Arena...
President Sideris asked for a motion, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, motion seconded by Councilor Feltner and stated as Council Representative on the Commission on Disability that she fully supposes the project.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion accepted unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report Regarding the Confirmation Interviews of Two Members of the...
Accept: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report Regarding the Confirmation Interviews of Two Members of the Public Arts & Culture Committee and Report Regarding the Confirmation of Six...
Motion to accept
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the report as written, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, motion seconded Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
That the City Council Confirm Dawn Evans Scaltreto for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a...
That the City Council Confirm Dawn Evans Scaltreto for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council Confirm Carole Katz for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a 3-year term...
That the City Council Confirm Carole Katz for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council Confirm Elizabeth Hayes for reappointment as the Realtor member to the Historic District...
That the City Council Confirm Elizabeth Hayes for reappointment as the Realtor member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire November 15, 2023
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council Confirm Robert Bloomberg for reappointment as the Historical Society member to the Historic...
That the City Council Confirm Robert Bloomberg for reappointment as the Historical Society member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire November 15, 2023
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council Confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the...
That the City Council Confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council Confirm Linda Sternberg for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the...
That the City Council Confirm Linda Sternberg for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025
The action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Reports Regarding the ARPA Funds — January 17, 2023, and February 1...
Accept: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Reports Regarding the ARPA Funds — January 17, 2023, and February 1, 2023 - Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair
Motion to accept
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the report as written, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, motion seconded by Councilor Feltner, and accepted unanimously voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
NEW BUSINESS None noted.
Update on Marijuana Establishments
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“After discussion by council members, motion accepted unanimously by voice vote..” (second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT President Sideris asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli and noted that it was 8:06 PM. seconded by Councilor Feltner and adopted unanimously by voice voted.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT President Sideris asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli and noted that it was 8:06 PM. seconded by Councilor Feltner and adopted unanimously by voice voted..” (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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