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November 14, 2023
25 recorded votes, 25 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
Public Forum
Move 10A up
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to move 10A up and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting October 24, 2023
Approve the minutes from the October 24th meeting: Minutes from City Council Meeting October 24, 2023
Minutes from City Council Meeting October 24, 2023 Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes from the October 24th meeting and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The minutes were accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Process
Approve the Resolution: Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Process
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Resolution and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Resolution was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for...
Adopt the maximum shift: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for Fiscal Year 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the maximum shift and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Accept a residential exemption of 33% for FY24: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for Fiscal Year 2024
Councilor Piccirilli moved accept a residential exemption of 33% for FY24 and Councilor Feltner Seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of a City Flag from Athena Health to be...
Approve the Resolution: Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of a City Flag from Athena Health to be used during City Celebrations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Resolution and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Resolution was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Petition for Special Legislation Regarding Municipal Charges Liens for Nonpayment of Any...
Approve the Resolution: Resolution Authorizing a Petition for Special Legislation Regarding Municipal Charges Liens for Nonpayment of Any Local Charge, Fee, or Fine
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Resolution and Councilor Feltner seconded Councilor Gannon stated that he was happy to support the Home Rule Petition, as he believed using the state law provision was inappropriate for this means.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Resolution was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution to Undertake the Creation of a Watertown Square Cultural District
Adopt the Resolution: Resolution to Undertake the Creation of a Watertown Square Cultural District
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The Resolution was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Education and School System Matters report regarding its meeting on October 10, 2023 - Izzo, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School System Matters report regarding its meeting on October 10, 2023 - Izzo, 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 motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Approve the Action Items: Committee on Education and School System Matters report regarding its meeting on October 10, 2023 - Izzo, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Action Items and Councilor Gardner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Committee on Park and Recreation report regarding its meeting on September 28, 2023 – Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Park and Recreation report regarding its meeting on September 28, 2023 – Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Forward with the plans as is, and didn’t think that any renovations would affect the baseball field where it stands
Councilor Palomba stated for the record that the agenda was to discuss the renovation and the changes to the baseball area of the park, and that he believed they could have moved forward with the plans as is, and didn’t think that any renovations would affect the baseball field where it stands.
Yes: Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Airasian, Palomba
From the minutes
“The motion passed 7 (Sideris, Gardner, Gannon, Izzo, Feltner, Bays, Piccirilli) – 2 (Airasian, Palomba) in a Voice Vote..” (second: Feltner)
Committee on Rules & Ordinances & Committee on Public Works report
Accept the report: Committee on Rules & Ordinances & Committee on Public Works report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve Action Item 1: Committee on Rules & Ordinances & Committee on Public Works report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve Action Item 1 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve Action Item 2: Committee on Rules & Ordinances & Committee on Public Works report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve Action Item 2 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve Action Item 3: Committee on Rules & Ordinances & Committee on Public Works report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve Action Item 3 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization report regarding its meeting on October 30, 2023 – Bays, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization report regarding its meeting on October 30, 2023 – Bays, 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 motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
For item 2, include a recommended list of documents that must be provided.
Accept the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the Action Items
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Action Items and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Committee on Human Services report regarding its meeting on October 31, 2023 – Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services report regarding its meeting on October 31, 2023 – Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the Action Item: Committee on Human Services report regarding its meeting on October 31, 2023 – Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Action Item and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Consideration to designate a Hero Square in honor of WWII (KIA) Veteran,
Authorize the naming of the Hero Square: Consideration to designate a Hero Square in honor of WWII (KIA) Veteran
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the naming of the Hero Square and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Consideration for the dedication of a flagpole in memory of the late Fire Chief Mario A. Orangio.
Approve the dedication: Consideration for the dedication of a flagpole in memory of the late Fire Chief Mario A. Orangio
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the dedication and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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Have this referred to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization
Councilor Piccirilli moved to have this referred to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 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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