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October 22, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Vincent J. Piccirilli arrived late (6:45). Page 9 of the minutes file is a scanned image (usually the signed last page, with the adjournment); MassVoter read it with text recognition (OCR).
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
Pursuant to G.L. c. 20A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union...
Enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to G.L. c. 20A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental...
20A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the City's negotiating position and the Chair so declares - Salary adjustment for Council Clerk Councilor Feltner moved to enter into Executive Session and Councilor Palomba seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Vincent J. Piccirilli arrived late (6:45) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Feltner, second: Palomba)
Minutes from City Council Meeting October 8, 2024
Approve the minutes from City Council Meeting October 8, 2024
Minutes from City Council Meeting October 8, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the minutes from City Council Meeting October 8, 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)
Proposed Resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Process
Approve the resolution: Proposed Resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Process
Proposed Resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 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 motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Proclamation in Recognition of National First Responders Day
Approve the proclamation: Proclamation in Recognition of National First Responders Day
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the proclamation 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 State, Federal, & Regional Government Report regarding its meeting on October 15, 2024 - Gardner, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on State, Federal, & Regional Government Report regarding its meeting on October 15, 2024 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm...
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 first action item: Committee on State, Federal, & Regional Government Report regarding its meeting on October 15, 2024 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first 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)
Approve the second action item: Committee on State, Federal, & Regional Government Report regarding its meeting on October 15, 2024 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second 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)
Committee on Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on October 8, 2024 - Izzo, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on October 8, 2024 - Izzo, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the...
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: Committee on Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on October 8, 2024 - Izzo, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action items 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 Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on September 24, 2024 & October 7, 2024 - Palomba...
Accept the report: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on September 24, 2024 & October 7, 2024 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve...
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 first and second action items: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on September 24, 2024 & October 7, 2024 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first and second action items 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 third action item: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on September 24, 2024 & October 7, 2024 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the third 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)
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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