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June 23, 2026
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Present: Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Theophilus Offei, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes from City Council Meeting June 9, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting June 9, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting June 9, 2026 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes 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)
Deliberation and Vote on Approval and Execution of the City Manager Contract for George Proakis
Approve and execute the contract for the City Manager as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve and execute the contract for the City Manager as presented 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 Amending the City Manager's Salary
Approve the ordinance adjusting the City Manager’s salary
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the ordinance adjusting the City Manager’s salary 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 Establishing Fiscal Year 2027 Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds
Approve the expenditure limits for Fiscal Year 2027
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the expenditure limits for Fiscal Year 2027 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 Authorizing the Fiscal Year 2027 Retiree Health Insurance and Related Expenditures from the Other Post...
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 expenditures from the OPEB trust fund
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 expenditures from the OPEB trust fund 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 $12,400 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $12,400 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2026 City Auditor Accounting &...
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 D. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $246,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Police Salary accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Police Vehicle Replacement account City Manager Proakis stated that this is a traditional annual transfer request, but more importantly, is an example of all departments pulling together to reach climate plan goals..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $246,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Police Salary...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $246,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Police Salary accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Police Vehicle...
This transfer would purchase three new vehicles 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 $445,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Planned Debt and...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $445,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Planned Debt and Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued Debt accounts to...
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 $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued Debt account to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to...
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 $373,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $373,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued Debt account to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to...
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)
First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing a fire...
Approve the transfer of funds: First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing a fire engine for the Fire Department, as more fully...
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)
Approve the employee exemptions: First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing a fire engine for the Fire Department, as more fully...
268A, sec 20(b) Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the employee exemptions 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 acceptance and expenditure of gifts of funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acceptance and expenditure 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)
Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meeting on March 23, 2026 - Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meeting on March 23, 2026 - 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 Works Report regarding its meeting on June 11, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 11, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of Christoper...
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 action item: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 11, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of...
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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 11, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of...
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 carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting from June 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting from June 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council direct the Administration to further...
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 Report regarding its meeting from June 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council direct the Administration to...
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)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
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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