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May 14, 2024
26 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: Lisa J. Feltner
Every vote, in order
Minutes from City Council Meeting April 23, 2024
Approve the minutes from City Council Meeting April 23, 2024
Minutes from City Council Meeting April 23, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes from City Council Meeting April 23, 2024 and Councilor Bays 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: Bays)
Minutes from Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2024
Approve the minutes from Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2024
Minutes from Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes from Special City Council Meeting April 30, 2024 and Councilor Bays 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: Bays)
Council Clerk Evaluation
Refer the matter to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Personnel and City Organization 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)
National Public Works Week Proclamation
Accept the proclamation: National Public Works Week Proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation and Councilor Bays 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: Bays)
Burnham-Manning VFW Post 1105 Day Proclamation
Accept the proclamation: Burnham-Manning VFW Post 1105 Day Proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation and Councilor Bays 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: Bays)
Ranucci Square Dedication Proclamation
Accept the proclamation: Ranucci Square Dedication Proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation 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)
Former Chief Orangio Proclamation and Flagpole Dedication
Accept the proclamation: Former Chief Orangio Proclamation and Flagpole Dedication
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The proclamation was accepted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street to install and...
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street to install and maintain approximately 45 linear feet of conduit from...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location 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)
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Arsenal Street to install and maintain approximately 25 linear feet of conduit from...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Comcast for a Grant of Location in Elm Street to relocate service to 23...
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Comcast for a Grant of Location in Elm Street to relocate service to 23 Elm Street from aerial to underground
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Comcast for a Grant of Location in Main Street to install and maintain...
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Comcast for a Grant of Location in Main Street to install and maintain approximately 154 linear feet of 3-inch conduit in...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on an Ordinance to Revise the City Code to Reflect Adoption of the Municipal Opt-In...
Approve the ordinance: Public Hearing and Vote on an Ordinance to Revise the City Code to Reflect Adoption of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the ordinance and Councilor Bays 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: Bays)
Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Police Association Collective Bargaining...
Approve the amendment: Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the amendment and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
Approve the amendment: Public Hearing and Vote on an Amendment to the FY24 Budget to fund the Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the amendment and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $123,700 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to Various...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $123,700 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to Various Library Department Accounts
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $547,000 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to Various...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $547,000 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to Various Police Department Accounts
Councilor Proakis moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor Gannon 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..” (second: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $80,000 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to the FY24...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $80,000 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to the FY24 City Attorney - Litigation/Legal Services Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $15,000 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to FY 24 City...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $15,000 from the FY24 City Council Reserve to FY 24 City Manager Contracted Services Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $542,428 from the FY24 Debt Retirement - Planned Debt...
Approve the transfer: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $542,428 from the FY24 Debt Retirement - Planned Debt Account to the FY24 Transfer to
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
Approval and Acceptance of Gifts of Funds Totaling $475 from Greg Lichniak, Watertown Resident; Dr. Diane Ah-Kine'...
Approve the acceptance of gifts of funds: Approval and Acceptance of Gifts of Funds Totaling $475 from Greg Lichniak, Watertown Resident; Dr. Diane Ah-Kine', Gaze Optical ;and Tammy Mckenna...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of gifts of funds and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
Motions, Ordinances, Orders, And Resolutions
Approval and Acceptance of Gifts of Funds Totaling $475 from Greg Lichniak, Watertown Resident; Dr. Diane Ah-Kine', Gaze Optical ;and Tammy Mckenna, Events Coordinator to Offset Expenditures of...
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..”
Approval and Acceptance of Gifts of Funds Totaling $475 from Greg Lichniak, Watertown Resident; Dr. Diane Ah-Kine'...
Accept the minutes: Approval and Acceptance of Gifts of Funds Totaling $475 from Greg Lichniak, Watertown Resident; Dr. Diane Ah-Kine', Gaze Optical ;and Tammy Mckenna, Events Coordinator to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the minutes 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 Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on May 7, 2024 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on May 7, 2024 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Robert Airasian for reappointment...
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)
Approve the action item: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on May 7, 2024 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Robert Airasian for...
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 and Action regarding Withdrawal from Civil Service Watertown Patrol Officers
Revoke its prior acceptance of GL Chapter 31, the Civil Service Law, for all positions of the rank of Patrol Officer within the Police Department
Councilor Piccirilli moved to revoke its prior acceptance of GL Chapter 31, the Civil Service Law, for all positions of the rank of Patrol Officer within the Police Department and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
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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