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August 8, 2023
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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
Examination Of Records Of Previous Meetings
Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting from June 27'* with minor edits
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes from the City Council meeting from June 27'* with minor edits and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to approve the meeting minutes from the June 27" City Council meeting was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting from July 11‘ with minor edits
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes from the City Council meeting from July 11‘ with minor edits and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to approve the meeting minutes from the July 11" City Council meeting was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Grove Street to install and...
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Grove Street to install and maintain approximately 8 linear feet of conduit from utility pole #63/16 to the...
The motion to approve
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the grant of location was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Howard Street to install and...
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Howard Street to install and maintain approximately 51 linear feet of conduit from utility pole #225/5 to the...
The motion to approve
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the grant of location was approved unanimously tn a Voice Vote..” (second: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Paramount Place to install and...
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Paramount Place to install and maintain approximately 8 linear feet of conduit from utility pole #16/68-2 to...
The motion to approve
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the grant of location was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (second: Gannon)
Public Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location for the following installations:
The motion to approve
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the grant of location was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on New Demolition Delay Ordinance Chapter 153 as Proposed to Replace the Existing Chapter...
Public Hearing and Vote on New Demolition Delay Ordinance Chapter 153 as Proposed to Replace the Existing Chapter 153 in its Entirety and Endorse the New Demolition Delay Regulations
I'd like to make an amendment to change the 24 months to 18 months. *There was no second so the motion to make an amendment failed.” Councilor Gannon - Yes.
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Palomba, PiccirilliNo: Airasian, Izzo, SiderisScanned page read with text recognition (the text reads “Voting Yés” and “[zzo”); checked against the page image: Gardner, Palomba, Bays, Feltner, Gannon and Piccirilli voting yes; Izzo, Airasian and Sideris voting no.
From the minutes
“So at this point we have a motion and second, can I get a roll call please. ** END OF TRANSCRIPT“* The motion to approve the proposed Ordinance establishing a new Demolition Dealy passed 6- 3 in a Roll Call Vote with Gardner, Palomba, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, and Piccirilli Voting Yés, and [zzo, Airasian, and Sideris Voting No. 9..” (second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $27,937 from the Fiscal Year 2024 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $27,937 from the Fiscal Year 2024 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2024 Health and Human Services Study
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The request to approve the Transfer of Funds was approved unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $1,000 from the Watertown...
Approve the transfer: Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $1,000 from the Watertown Savings Bank for the SNAP match for the Farmers Market
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The request to approve the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds was approved unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Parks and Recreation regarding a report from the meetings held on June 26, 2023 and July 17, 2023...
Accept the report: Committee on Parks and Recreation regarding a report from the meetings held on June 26, 2023 and July 17, 2023 - Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gardner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The reports were accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Accept Dennis Duff and Mark Kraczkiewicz for reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept Dennis Duff and Mark Kraczkiewicz for reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The reappointments were accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Ad Hoc Committee regarding interviews for the position of Municipal Policy Analyst.
Accept the report: Ad Hoc Committee regarding interviews for the position of Municipal Policy Analyst
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gardner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Committee on Economic Development & Planning regarding a meeting held on July 10, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development & Planning regarding a meeting held on July 10, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gardner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Committee on Economic Development & Planning regarding a report from the meeting on July 13, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development & Planning regarding a report from the meeting on July 13, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gardner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Accept the Action Item in from the report: Committee on Economic Development & Planning regarding a report from the meeting on July 13, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Action Item in from the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Action Item was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning regarding a report from the meeting on August 2, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning regarding a report from the meeting on August 2, 2023 - Feltner, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Accept to confirm Samue] Odamah for appointment as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring February 15, 2025
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept to confirm Samue] Odamah for appointment as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring February 15, 2025 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Action Item was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Accept to confirm Christopher Heep for reappointment as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring February 15, 2028
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept to confirm Christopher Heep for reappointment as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring February 15, 2028 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Action Item was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Accept to confirm Payson Whitney for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term expiring February 15, 2026
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept to confirm Payson Whitney for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term expiring February 15, 2026 and Councilor Feltner Seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Action Item was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Adjounrment
Adjourn
ADJOUNRMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously in 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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