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January 14, 2025
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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. 21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
Enter into Executive Session: Executive Session pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, sec. 21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting...
21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body - 1 Grove Street & 138 Waltham Street Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session 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)
Minutes and Report from Joint City Council and Planning Board Meetings October 16, October 24, October 29, October...
Adopt the minutes and report: Minutes and Report from Joint City Council and Planning Board Meetings October 16, October 24, October 29, October 30, and November 14, 2024
Minutes and Report from Joint City Council and Planning Board Meetings October 16, October 24, October 29, October 30, and November 14, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting December 10, 2024
Adopt the minutes from December 10, 2024: Minutes from City Council Meeting December 10, 2024
Minutes from City Council Meeting December 10, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes from December 10, 2024 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from Special Council Meeting December 17, 2024
Adopt the minutes from December 17, 2024: Minutes from Special Council Meeting December 17, 2024
Minutes from Special Council Meeting December 17, 2024 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes from December 17, 2024 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $180,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the...
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $180,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the installation of electric vehicle charging units at (i) Nichols...
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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance adjusting the City Manager’s Salary
Approve the adjustment: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance adjusting the City Manager’s Salary
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the adjustment and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
An Order Relative to Releasing a Restriction at Property Located at 55-59 Melendy Avenue and Authorizing the City...
Release the restriction: An Order Relative to Releasing a Restriction at Property Located at 55-59 Melendy Avenue and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Release of Restriction on Behalf of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to release the restriction and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
An Order Amending an Easement Agreement Affecting City Property of Stanley Avenue and Manley Way (Lot 8) Authorizing...
Approve the easement: An Order Amending an Easement Agreement Affecting City Property of Stanley Avenue and Manley Way (Lot 8) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to Easement...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the easement and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $90,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $90,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2025 Transfer to Capital...
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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gifts of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $127,424 for the Watertown...
Approve the acceptance of gifts of funds: Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gifts of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $127,424 for the Watertown Food Pantry
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of gifts of funds and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $1,000 from Alex Reveliotty...
Approve the acceptance of gifts of funds: Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $1,000 from Alex Reveliotty, Angela Carosella, and Massimo...
Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $1,000 from Alex Reveliotty, Angela Carosella, and Massimo Reveliotty for the Pequossette Summer Program Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of gifts of funds and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $30,000 from Buckingham...
Approve the acceptance of gifts: Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $30,000 from Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Tuition for Qualified...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance of gifts and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on December 17, 2024 – Bays Chair ACTION...
The report to replace Michael Albano for Air Skye as the DPW Director of Administration and Finance
Councilor Gannon made a friendly amendment to the report to replace Michael Albano for Air Skye as the DPW Director of Administration and Finance.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Gannon, second: Feltner)
Make permanent change to the DPW hours: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on December 17, 2024 – Bays Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to make permanent change to the DPW hours and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2024 – Bays, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Marilyn Salvas for...
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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first two action items: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first two 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 Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Marilyn...
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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Reports regarding its meeting on December 10, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Reports regarding its meeting on December 10, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the full Council vote to approve Elizabeth...
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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action item: Committee on Human Services Reports regarding its meeting on December 10, 2024 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the full Council vote to approve Elizabeth...
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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Building Emissions Reduction Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Regulations
Refer this to Committee on Rules and Ordinances: Building Emissions Reduction Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Regulations
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 carried 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 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)
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