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November 12, 2024
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 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, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting...
Enter into Executive Session: Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Right Turn Addiction Services (American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Recipient) Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter 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)
Minutes from City Council Meeting October 22, 2024
Adopt the minutes from October 22, 2024: Minutes from City Council Meeting October 22, 2024
Minutes from City Council Meeting October 22, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes from October 22, 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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the City Clerk’s Salary
Approve the Ordinance: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the City Clerk’s Salary
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 Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Approve the proposed amendment: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the proposed amendment 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)
Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Request
Confirm Marcum LLP to conduct the FY 2024 Audit: Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Request
Councilor Piccirilli moved to confirm Marcum LLP to conduct the FY 2024 Audit 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 B. First Reading on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Memorialization Committee City Manager Proakis stated that staff worked hard to capture the intent of the Council with regard to this proposed committee, and while he isn’t always a fan in creating new boards, he believes this committee will simplifying memorials to non-veterans in town..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
First Reading on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Memorialization Committee
Refer this item to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances
Councilor Piccirilli made the motion 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)
An Order Relative to Acquiring a Multi-Use Path Easement by Eminent Domain at 357-359 Main Street and Authorizing...
Approve Order of Taking: An Order Relative to Acquiring a Multi-Use Path Easement by Eminent Domain at 357-359 Main Street and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Order of Taking on Behalf...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve Order of Taking 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 Public Works Report regarding its meeting on October 7, 2024 - Piccirilli, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on October 7, 2024 - Piccirilli, 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 of the Budget & Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on October 24, 2024 - Piccirilli – Chair...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget & Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on October 24, 2024 - Piccirilli – Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council vote to continue...
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)
Recommend that the City Council vote to continue the Watertown Cares Program #10, with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as the alternative service provider subject to the funds being recouped
Council Piccirilli moved to recommend that the City Council vote to continue the Watertown Cares Program #10, with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as the alternative service provider subject to the funds being recouped 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..” (second: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on September 30, 2024 - Feltner, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on September 30, 2024 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council requests 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 first action item: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on September 30, 2024 - Feltner, 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 Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on September 30, 2024 - Feltner, 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)
Request for Referral to Committee regarding Food and Beverage Single Use Items
Refer the item to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the item to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances 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)
Updates on the Cost/Benefits of a Second Ambulance for the Watertown Fire Department
Refer this to the Committee of the Budget & Fiscal Oversight
Councilor Piccirilli made the motion 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 and.Councilor Feltner seconded
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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