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April 11, 2023
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
City Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2023
Accept the minutes as written: City Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2023
City Council Meeting Minutes — March 28, 2023 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept 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)
Ordinance Adjusting the City Council Clerk Salary for FY 2023 to $27.90 Per Hour.
Adopt the Ordinance adjusting the City Council Clerk salary for FY 2023 to $27.90 per hour
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Ordinance adjusting the City Council Clerk salary for FY 2023 to $27.90 per hour;
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location in Galen Street to Install and...
Provide a grant of location to National Grid to install and maintain in Galen Street approximately 550 feet of 12-inch, plastic main in Galen Street extending from the existing 24-inch, cast iron...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide a grant of location to National Grid to install and maintain in Galen Street approximately 550 feet of 12-inch, plastic main in Galen Street extending from the existing 24-inch, cast iron main in Galen Street to the service location at 66 Galen Street and that the recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval;
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 National Grid for a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street to Install and...
Provide a grant of location to National Grid to install and maintain in Arsenal Street approximately 150 linear feet of 12” Plastic Low Pressure Gas Main
Councilor Piccirilli moved to provide a grant of location to National Grid to install and maintain in Arsenal Street approximately 150 linear feet of 12” Plastic Low Pressure Gas 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $23,000 from
Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $23,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2023 Dues and Subscriptions Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $23,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Council Reserve Account to the Fiscal Year 2023 Dues and Subscriptions 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: Gannon)
The nexus and the fee level will be re-evaluated every five years
Raise the rate to $12.50/sq. ft
Councilor Palomba moved to raise the rate to $12.50/sq. ft.;
Yes: Bays, Gannon, Gardner, PalombaNo: Airasian, Feltner, Izzo, Piccirilli, Sideris
From the minutes
“The motion failed on aroll call vote of 4-5..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Gardner)
The nexus and the fee level will be re-evaluated every five years
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“(Gannon) The original motion made by Councilor Piccirilli was adopted unanimously on a roll vote..”
Referral to the Economic Development and Planning Committee the Draft
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the draft update of the Comprehensive Plan for their discussion and a recommendation to the Planning Board
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning the draft update of the Comprehensive Plan for their discussion and a recommendation to the Planning Board;
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 Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Updates to the Proposed DCDP Regulations for...
Accept the report as written: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Updates to the Proposed DCDP Regulations for Enhanced Notification to Neighbors on Projects. - Lisa J....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report 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)
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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