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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
Minutes from City Council Meeting May 13, 2025
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting May 13, 2025
Minutes from City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes 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)
Blue Ribbon Committee Report
Accept the report: Blue Ribbon Committee Report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report 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)
Proclamation Celebrating June 2025 as Pride Month
Accept the proclamation: Proclamation Celebrating June 2025 as Pride Month
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation 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 Zoning Ordinance amendments to replace, in its entirety, Section 5.06 of the Zoning...
Approve the ordinance: Public Hearing and Vote on Zoning Ordinance amendments to replace, in its entirety, Section 5.06 of the Zoning Ordinance, entitled "Floodplain District", and amend or delete...
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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Motion to Ratify, Validate, and Confirm the approved Retirement Board's request to increase a Cost of Living...
Approve the confirmatory vote: Motion to Ratify, Validate, and Confirm the approved Retirement Board's request to increase a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the confirmatory vote 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 $470,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $470,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to Fiscal Year Transfer to Capital Projects/City...
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)
Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City...
Approve the exemptions: Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City Including Summer, Winter, Holiday, and After-School Program...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the exemptions 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)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on May 15, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on May 15, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Samuel...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report 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)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on May 15, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm...
Councilor Picirilli moved to approve the first action item 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)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on May 15, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm...
Councilor Picirilli moved to approve the second action item 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)
Approve the third action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on May 15, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm...
Councilor Picirilli moved to approve the third action item 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)
Approve the fourth action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on May 15, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm...
Councilor Picirilli moved to approve the fourth action item 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)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on May 13, 2025 - Bays, Chair ACTION ITEM...
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on May 13, 2025 - Bays, 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 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)
Reports Of Committees
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on May 13, 2025 - Bays, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the reorganization plan to create a...
Councilor Piccirilli modified his motion to reflect the edit 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..” (second: Feltner)
City Council Approval of City Attorney
Approve the reappointment: City Council Approval of City Attorney
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the reappointment 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)
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)
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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