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March 12, 2024
17 recorded votes, 17 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
Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation if an...
Go into Executive Session: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the...
30A, §21(a)(3) to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Bargaining or Litigating Position of the Public Body and the Chair so Declares – Collective Bargaining - DPW Union, Watertown Municipal Employee Association, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police Supervisors Union Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to go into Executive Session 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)
Proclamation of March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation of March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Proclamation 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)
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 27, 2024
Accept the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting February 27, 2024
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 27, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes 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)
Referral to Committee • Update Noise Ordinance • Discussion on Status of Opioid Litigation Settlements
Refer the task of updating the noise ordinance to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the task of updating the noise ordinance to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Yes: Airasian, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Palomba
From the minutes
“The motion passed 8 (Airasian, Bays, Feltner Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Piccirilli, Sideris) to 1 (Palomba)..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Refer the matter to the Committee on Human Services
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Human Services 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)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $39,000 from the City Manager Full Time Salaries Account...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $39,000 from the City Manager Full Time Salaries Account to the City Manager Contracted Services Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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)
Request to Repurpose Funds in the Amount of $50,000 from Tax Revenue to Victory Field and Casey Park Projects
Approve the transfer of funds: Request to Repurpose Funds in the Amount of $50,000 from Tax Revenue to Victory Field and Casey Park Projects
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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)
Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City...
Approve the exemptions: Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City Including Summer, Winter, Holiday, and After-School Program...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the exemptions 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)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding its meeting on February 20, 2024 - Gannon, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding its meeting on February 20, 2024 - Gannon, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Process to recruit and select members.
Accept the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the Action Item
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Action Item 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)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on February 1, February 22, and March 4...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on February 1, February 22, and March 4, 2024 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first Action Item: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on February 1, February 22, and March 4, 2024 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first Action Item 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)
Approve the second Action Item: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on February 1, February 22, and March 4, 2024 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second Action Item 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)
Request for Confirmation of Appointments to the Human Rights Commission
Create an Ad Hoc Committee to field the confirmations for the HRC
Councilor Piccirilli moved to create an Ad Hoc Committee to field the confirmations for the HRC 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)
City Hall / Parker Annex / Senior Center Hours
Refer the item to the Committee of Personnel and City Organization
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the item to the Committee of Personnel and City Organization 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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously in a Roll Call 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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