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March 16, 2023
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: These minutes were posted as scanned page images; MassVoter read them with text recognition (OCR), so quoted wording may contain reading errors. The roll call lists Nicole Gardner as absent at the start; the minutes add that she joined the meeting by Zoom at 6:15 PM, and the roll-call tally sheets show her voting on every motion, so she is shown as present.
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, taking, lease, or value of real property at Payson Estate at Oakley Hill...
To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property at Payson Estate at Oakley Hill Condominium for the City's public safety antenna
President Sideris asked for a motion to convene the executive sessions, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and voted by roll call vote.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 17, “Motion to convene Executive session”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a motion to convene the executive sessions, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and voted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Examination of Records of Previous Meetings
City Council Meeting Minutes — February 28, 2023
City Council Meeting Minutes — February 28, 2023 President Sideris asked for a motion to accept the four sets of minutes, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli with minor typographical changes, motion seconded by Councilor Feltner, and voted by roll call vote.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 18, “Motion to accept the Minutes of the January 10, January 24, February 14 and February 28, 2023 Meetings”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“City Council Meeting Minutes — February 28, 2023 President Sideris asked for a motion to accept the four sets of minutes, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli with minor typographical changes, motion seconded by Councilor Feltner, and voted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
President’s Report
City Manager Goals for Fiscal Year 2023
President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the goals as written, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and voted by roll call vote.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 19, “Motion to accept City Manager Goals for Fiscal Year 2023”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the goals as written, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and voted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street to install and maintain...
Accept the petition: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street to install and maintain approximately 10 linear feet of conduit from manhole...
President Sideris asked for a motion to accept the petition, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, motion seconded by Councilor Gannon.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 23, “Motion to approve a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The matter was voted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in York Avenue to install and maintain...
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in York Avenue to install and maintain approximately 20 linear feet of conduit from utility pole 193/10 located on...
Councilor Palomba asked to strike the reference to Lowell Avenue, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Palomba.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 31, “Motion to approve a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in York Avenue”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a roll call, the matter was voted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order authorizing the sum of $1,380,000 is appropriated to pay costs of...
Moxley Field that the students could use the new complex and have access to the new courts
President Sideris stated that this project was timed/planned so that when the High School moved to Moxley Field that the students could use the new complex and have access to the new courts.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 41, “Motion to approve a Loan Order authorizing the sum of $1,380,000 (Moxley Field courts)”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a roll call, the matter was voted by roll call vote..” (second: Piccirilli)
Committee on Public Safety Report regarding the desired qualities for next Fire Chief - March 6, 2023 - John M....
Accept: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding the desired qualities for next Fire Chief - March 6, 2023 - John M. Airasian, Chair
President Sideris asked for a motion to accept
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 43, “Motion to accept Committee on Public Safety Report regarding the desired qualities for next Fire Chief”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“the report as written, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, adopted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding Conceptual Recommendations on the FY 2024 - FY 2028...
Accept: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding Conceptual Recommendations on the FY 2024 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Vincent Piccirilli, Chair
President Sideris asked for a motion to accept
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 44, “Motion to accept report - Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report (FY 2024 - FY 2028 CIP)”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“the report, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Gannon, adopted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council adopt the 43 Conceptual Recommendations listed in the Committee's Report.
Adopt the action item
President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the action item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 45, “Motion to adopt action item - the 43 Conceptual Recommendations”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Action item adopted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council recommend the City Manager maintain the FY2024 capital spending so that it does not exceed...
That the City Council recommend the City Manager maintain the FY2024 capital spending so that it does not exceed 9.75% of the submitted FY2024 operating budget, as a one-time exception to the City...
President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and adopted by roll call vote.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 46, “Motion to adopt the action item - FY2024 capital spending not to exceed 9.75% of the operating budget”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and adopted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
That the City Council accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022.
That the City Council accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and adopted by roll call vote.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 47, “Motion to adopt action item - accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a motion to adopt the item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli, seconded by Councilor Feltner, and adopted by roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Proposed Amendment to the "Resolution to Establish a Public Arts and Culture Committee" and referral to committee...
Proposed Amendment to the "Resolution to Establish a Public Arts and Culture Committee" and referral to committee for consideration
President Sideris asked for a motion to refer the item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli and adopted by roll call voted.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 48, “Motion to refer proposed Amendment to the Resolution to Establish a Public Arts and Culture Committee”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Sideris asked for a motion to refer the item, so moved by Vice President Piccirilli and adopted by roll call voted..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Recess or Adjournment
Recess or Adjournment
Recess or Adjournment President Sideris asked for motion to adjourn the meeting; so moved by Vice President Piccirilli; seconded by Councilor Feltner; motion was adopted by roll call vote at 8:27 PM.
The minutes say only that the motion was voted on (by roll call); the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 49, “Motion to Adjourn”, read from the scanned page) marks how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Recess or Adjournment President Sideris asked for motion to adjourn the meeting; so moved by Vice President Piccirilli; seconded by Councilor Feltner; motion was adopted by roll call vote at 8:27 PM..” (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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