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February 25, 2025
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Nicole Gardner arrived late (6:16 PM).
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
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 property if the chair declares that an open meeting...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session and Councilor Gannon seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Nicole Gardner arrived late (6:16 PM) 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: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Minutes from Special City Council Meeting January 21, 2025
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from Special City Council Meeting January 21, 2025
Minutes from Special City Council Meeting January 21, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 11, 2025
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting February 11, 2025
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 11, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Review and consideration of status, and possible action, on proposed acquisition of property located at 148 Waltham...
Authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase and sale agreement to purchase 148 Waltham Street for the amount of $9.2 million plus fees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase and sale agreement to purchase 148 Waltham Street for the amount of $9.2 million plus fees and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Proclamation Celebrating Arshile Gorky
Accept the proclamation: Proclamation Celebrating Arshile Gorky
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Memorialization Committee
Approve the establishment of the Memorialization Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the establishment of the Memorialization Committee and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight requests moving the date the City Council will adopt its conceptual...
Approve moving the date: The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight requests moving the date the City Council will adopt its conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital...
The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight requests moving the date the City Council will adopt its conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program from February 25, 2025 to March 11, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to approve moving the date and Councilor Bays 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: Bays)
Move up Item 11C out of order as it relates to the next Item 10B
Councilor Piccirilli made the motion and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
C Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on January 16, 2025 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $38,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $38,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to Fiscal Year 2025 City Manager Full-Time...
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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $45,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $45,000 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 Gannon 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: Gannon)
Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2025 Acquisition of Land Account
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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on January 27, 2025 – Gannon, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on January 27, 2025 – Gannon, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on February 6, 2025 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on February 6, 2025 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the full City Council vote to approve Jessica...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
Approve the action item: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on February 6, 2025 – Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the full City Council vote to approve Jessica...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item 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)
Consideration and action regarding withdrawal from the Civil Service Law – All police offer positions withing the...
The City of Watertown revoke its prior acceptance of G.L
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the City of Watertown revoke its prior acceptance of G.L.
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: Gannon)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Gannon 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: Gannon)
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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