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June 10, 2025
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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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)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for...
Enter into Executive Session: Executive Session pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, sec. 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct...
21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - City Auditor & Municipal Policy Analyst salaries 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 May 27, 2025
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting May 27, 2025
Minutes from City Council Meeting May 27, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Gardner 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: Gardner)
Request to have the Administration develop policy guidance or an ordinance on allowing pet shop operations
Ask the administration to develop policy guidance or an ordinance on pet shop operations in Watertown
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a proposed Ordinance adjusting the City Council's salary
Adjust the members of City Council salaries from $8,900 per year to $15,000 per year effective January 2, 2026
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjust the members of City Council salaries from $8,900 per year to $15,000 per year effective January 2, 2026 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)
Adjust the City Council President’s salary from $12,000 per year to $22,000 per year effective January 2, 2026
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjust the City Council President’s salary from $12,000 per year to $22,000 per year effective January 2, 2026 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)
The Blue Ribbon Committee convene every five years to assess compensation
Councilor Piccitilli moved that the Blue Ribbon Committee convene every five years to assess compensation 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..” (second: Feltner)
President’s salary should be considered for a commensurate increase reflecting the role that they serve on the School Committee
Councilor Piccirilli moved that the City Council President’s salary should be considered for a commensurate increase reflecting the role that they serve on the School Committee and Councilor Feltner seconded.
No: Airasian, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“The motion failed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Related Matters
Reduce the City Manager budget by $172,555 and increase the Fire Department budget by $172,555
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reduce the City Manager budget by $172,555 and increase the Fire Department budget by $172,555 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)
Reconsider the budget vote (the minutes say the motion was made in the hope that it would fail)
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for reconsideration of the budget in the hopes that the motion fails and Councilor Feltner seconded.
No: Airasian, Bays, Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“The motion failed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2025 Litigation account
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 passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account to the Fiscal Year 2025 Transfer
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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $78,400 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $78,400 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $102,394 from various Fiscal Year 2025 Police Salaries...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $102,394 from various Fiscal Year 2025 Police Salaries accounts to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Vehicle...
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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $99,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $99,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $120,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $120,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $580,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account...
The Parker Building: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $580,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Planned Debt account to the Fiscal Year 2025 Transfer to Capital Projects Public...
The Planning department will be fully moved to the Parker Building.
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..” (second: Feltner)
Request to Repurpose Funds in the amount of $198,000 from the Arsenal Park Phase A remaining balance to fund the...
Approve the repurpose of funds: Request to Repurpose Funds in the amount of $198,000 from the Arsenal Park Phase A remaining balance to fund the completion of Arsenal Park Phase B
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the repurpose 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)
Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meeting on May 20, 2025 - Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meeting on May 20, 2025 - Palomba, 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 Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on June 3, 2025 – Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on June 3, 2025 – Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Kelly Gallagher 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 action item: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on June 3, 2025 – Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Kelly Gallagher for...
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)
Public Forum
Adjourn and Councilor Feltner secorided
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT a ¥ Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Feltner secorided.
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)
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