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June 25, 2024
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: John G. Gannon
Every vote, in order
Minutes from City Council Meeting June 11, 2024
Adopt the minutes from City Council Meeting June 11, 2024
Minutes from City Council Meeting June 11, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes from City Council Meeting June 11, 2024 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Membership, Leadership, and Responsibilities of the...
Approve the ordinance: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Membership, Leadership, and Responsibilities of the Traffic Commission
Thank you, Amy Plovnick 29 Ashland Street Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the ordinance 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $945,000 is appropriated to pay costs of HVAC...
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $945,000 is appropriated to pay costs of HVAC improvements for the first floor and basement levels of the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the loan order 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)
Motion Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Retiree Health Insurance Appropriation and Authorization of...
Approve the resolution: Motion Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Retiree Health Insurance Appropriation and Authorization of Expenditures from the OPEB Trust Fund
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the resolution 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 $730,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Authorized/Unissued...
Approve the transfer: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $730,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Authorized/Unissued Debt Account and an Amount of $1,000,000 from the Fiscal...
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 motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,000,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Authorized/Unissued...
Approve the transfer: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,000,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Authorized/Unissued Debt Account and an Amount of $1,160,000 from the Fiscal...
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 motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025 Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds
Approve the resolution: Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025 Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds
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 motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City...
Approve the exemptions of interest: Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City Including Summer, Winter, Holiday, and After-School...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the exemptions of interest 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 June 11, 2024 - Bays, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on June 11, 2024 - Bays, 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)
Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 17, 2024 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 17, 2024 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of Warren...
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 Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 17, 2024 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of Warren...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item 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)
Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap
Endorse the Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap
Councilor Piccirilli moved to endorse the Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap 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)
Zero Emissions First Vehicle Policy
Endorse the Zero Emissions First Vehicle Policy
Councilor Piccirilli moved to endorse the Zero Emissions First Vehicle Policy 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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