HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-27-2010 Town Council Minutes DraftELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris
Council President
Stephen P. Corbett
Vice President
John A. Donohue
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis
District A Councilor
Cecilia Lenk
District B Councilor
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.
District C Councilor
John J. Lawn, Jr.
District D Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 7:15 PM
Richard E. Mastrangelo Chamber
Administration Building
DRAFT MINUTES
1. ROLL CALL: A regular meeting of the Town Council was called to
order at 7:15 pm, in the Richard E. Mastrangelo Chamber,
Administration Building. Present for the meeting were Councilors
John A. Donohue, Susan G. Falkoff, Anthony Palomba, Angeline
B. Kounelis, Cecilia Lenk, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr., John J. Lawn, Jr.,
Vice President Stephen P. Corbett and Council President Mark S.
Sideris. Also present for the meeting were the Town Manager
Michael J. Driscoll, Town Attorney Mark Reich and Valerie Papas,
Council Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: April 13, 2010 Councilor Falkoff
moved the minutes as written, seconded by Councilor Lenk and
adopted by voice vote.
4. PUBLIC FORUM: none noted.
5. PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE:
a) Public hearing and vote on a proposed Ordinance to
Temporarily Modify Hours of Operation of the Administration
Building. The Chair recognized the Manager who provided a brief
overview of the proposed Ordinance regarding summer hours. The
Chair opened up the hearing to the public. There being no
comments, the hearing was closed. Vice President Corbett moved
the Ordinance, seconded by Councilor Lawn and adopted by
unanimous roll call vote.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Committee on Economic Development and Planning report and
action on a re -appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals -
Stephen P. Corbett, Chair. Vice President Corbett noted that the
subcommittee meeting was postponed and will be rescheduled.
b) Committee on State, Federal and Regional Government report
and action on an appointment to the Board of Election
Commissioners — Angeline B. Kounelis, Chair. Councilor Kounelis
read the Committee report. Councilor Lawn moved to accept the
report into record, seconded by Councilor Falkoff and adopted by
voice vote. Councilor Kounelis moved the appointment of Mr.
MacDonald, seconded by Falkoff and adopted by voice vote.
c) Committee on Public Safety report and action on a re-
appointment to the Traffic Commission — Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Chair. Councilor Piccirilli read the Committee report. Vice
President Corbett moved to accept the report into record, seconded
by Councilor Lawn and adopted by voice vote. Councilor Piccirilli
moved to approve the re -appointment of Mr. Airasian, seconded by
Councilor Palomba and adopted by voice vote.
d) Committee on Public Works report on Business Trash
Collection — Susan G. Falkoff, Chair. Councilors Falkoff and
Piccirilli read the Committee report. Vice President Corbett moved
to accept the report into record, seconded by Councilor Lawn and
adopted by voice vote.
e) Former Branch Library Reuse Advisory Committee report on
former branch libraries - Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr. and Angeline B.
Kounelis, Co- chairs. Councilor Piccirilli read the Committee report.
Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the report into record, seconded
by Councilor Kounelis and adopted by voice vote.
7. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
a) Acceptance of Proclamation recognizing April 30th as Arbor Day
— Council President Sideris, sponsor. President Sideris read a
proclamation proclaiming April 30th as Arbor Day. Councilor Lenk
moved the proclamation, seconded by Vice President Corbett and
adopted by voice vote.
b) Resolution authorizing the filing of a Special Act with the
General Court regarding the leasing of the Former North and East
Branch Libraries. The Chair recognized Mr. Steve Magoon,
Director of Planning and Community Development who reviewed
the resolution. It was noted by Mr. Magoon that the RFP process
will allow a private developer to pursue renovations of the North
and East branch libraries without being subject to the low bid
requirement. Councilor Palomba moved the resolution, seconded
by Councilor Kounelis and adopted by voice vote.
c) Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds in the amount of
$19,950.00 for the services of an Owner's Agent during the Energy
Services company (ESCO) process. The Chair recognized the
Manager who provided an overview of the transfer. It was noted
that the scope of work would include hiring an Agent to help the
town move through the ESCO process. The cost would be spread
over monthly payments and would not include an audit. Councilor
Donohue moved the transfer, seconded by Councilor Lenk and
adopted by unanimous voice vote.
8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
The Chair stated that the deadline for submission of Charitable
Applications is Friday, May 14th at 5:00 pm.
The Chair announced the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Hearing dates.
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER:
a) Submission of the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget. The Manager read
the Budget Message and submitted the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget.
10. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION — none noted.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Palomba made the following announcements; The
showing of a film entitled: The Last Truck; World in Watertown's
Human Rights forum and door-to-door Census work reminder.
Councilor Lenk thanked all the volunteers, including firefighters for
their efforts on the Earth Day River cleanup. Councilor Lenk
encouraged residents to participate in a focus group or online
survey regarding the Library Committee's five year plan.
12. PUBLIC FORUM
Russ Arrico, Fayette Street — expressed disappointment with what
transpired at the April 13th meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before
the Council, Councilor Falkoff moved to adjourn the meeting at
9:00 pm, seconded by Councilor Palomba and adopted by
unanimous vote.
Addendum: Adopted/certified matters of business and roll call votes.