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Home My Public Portal About2018-10-23 TC Mtg Addendum2_201811191132275360 ,'till RTOWH, MASS 'Al" OrJ 19 Pli 12: 01 163o Watertown Town Council Administration Building - N. _'. 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 j ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 i Mark S.Sideris, Council President TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23,2018 AT 7:15 P.M. Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., RICHARD E. MASTRANGELO COUNCIL CHAMBER Vice President& AGENDA District C Councilor Caroline Bays Councilor At Large 1. ROLL CALL Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Susan G.Falkoff, 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba, 4. PUBLIC FORUM Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, 5. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS District A Councilor Minutes of the October 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting DistrictB Coo 6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT District B Councilor Creation of Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Interview Initial Round of Community Kenneth M.Woodland,District D Councilor Preservation Committee Applicants 7. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS,PROCLAMATIONS,AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Acceptance of the Proclamation Con2ratulatina Vera Landry on Her 100th Birthday 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition for a Grant of Location for Axis i Enjaineerinja Group for Zavo to Place a 4-Inch PVC Conduit on Grove Street from a MFN #02539 Near the Intersection with Arlington Street, j Approximately 87 Feet Easterly to a Private Property Manhole at 705 Mount Auburn Street B. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Pagel of 3 9. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Informational Presentation by Audrey Lin Regarding Her Senior Project— Matting Change 10. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER,AND RESOLUTIONS A. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, With the Approval of the Town Manager,to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount of One Million Six-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00) Under and Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, or Pursuant to Any Other Enabling Authority for the Purpose of Paying Costs of a Feasibility Studv and Schematic Design With Respect to Watertown High School, Located at 50 Columbia Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, Including the Payment of All Costs Incidental or Related Thereto, and For Which Town May Be Eligible for a Grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority("MSBA"), Said Amount to Be Expended Under the Direction of the School Building Committee. The Town Acknowledges that the 1 MSBA's Grant Program is a Non-Entitlement, Discretionary Program Based on Need, as Determined by the MSBA, and Any Costs the Town Incurs in Excess of Any Grant Approved By and Received From the MSBA Shall Be the Sole Responsibility of the Town, and That the Amount of Borrowing Authorized Pursuant to This Vote Shall Be Reduced by Any Grant Amount Set Forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement That May Be Executed Between the Town and the MSBA. Any Premium Received Upon the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved By This Vote, Less Any Such Premium Applied to the Payment of the Costs of Issuance of Such Bonds or Notes,May Be Applied to the Payment of Costs Approved By This Vote in Accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §20, Thereby Reducing the Amount Authorized to be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount. B. First Reading on a Proposed Order Allocating the Property Tax Levy Among or Between Property Classes for Fiscal Year 2019. C. First Reading on a Proposed Order Setting Optional Tax Exemptions for Fiscal Year 2019. 11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Committee on Human Services Report Regarding Statewide and Regional Housing_ Organizations and Resources — Anthony Palomba, Chair B. Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances Report Regarding Regulations to Strengthen the Protection of Trees —Vincent Piccirilli, Chair, Public Works, and Anthony Donato, Chair, Rules and Ordinances Page 2 of 3 ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Ask the Administration to Develop an Operational and Budget Priority for Improving Watertown's Public Shade Trees and Increasing the Town's Overall Tree Canopy by: (1) Developing a robust Data Collection Process for Public Shade Trees in Watertown; (2) Analyzing the Data to Determine an Action Plan and To Seek Collaboration and Partnership Opportunities with Community Groups Such as Trees for Watertown; and (3) Reporting Back to the Public Works Committee for Further Discussion 12.NEW BUSINESS Referral to Public Works Subcommittee: Create a Policy for the Naming of Intersections or Squares for Non-Veterans 13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Request for Confirmation of Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals 14.REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS 16. PUBLIC FORUM I i 17. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT I I i Page 3 of 3 TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2018 YES NO PRESENT CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X SUSAN G. FALKOFF X LISA J. FELTNER X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT isWrl i PROCLAMATION i WHEREAS: Vera Landry,born on October 15, 1918,the daughter of Italian immigrants Samuel and Rose Russo was one of six children, she grew up on Fayette Street and currently resides on Edenfield Avenue; and WHEREAS: Vera married Alfred"Ted"Landry on October 3, 1943 and became the mother of two daughters; and WHEREAS: Vera worked at Rosary Academy as a lunch aide; and WHEREAS: Vera was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis; she defied her doctor's prediction that she would be wheelchair bound by age 40 by remaining fully mobile until she reached 95; and WHEREAS: Vera has always lovingly supported her family; she was the caregiver for her sister Adeline who was stricken with polio; and WHEREAS: Vera loved going to Wonderland Dog Track and Foxwoods and vacationing at Lake Winnepesaukee; and WHEREAS: Vera loved spending time with her family, she was known as a great cook who happily hosted big crowds for the holidays; and WHEREAS: Vera has the honor of having eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great great grandson; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown extends its congratulations to VERA LANDRY of WATERTOWN ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY IN WITNESS WHEREOF,we have Hereunto set our hand and caused the Great Seal of the To n of Watertown To be affixed on th' 1 th day of October 2018 Mark S. Sideris, Council President I i 4 Watertown Town Council Administration Building i0enco, 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#82 R—2018 —82 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Caroline Bays Watertown hereby approves the petition from Axis Engineering Group for Zayo to Councilor At Large place a 4-inch PVC conduit on Grove Street from a MFN manhole # 02539 near the Michael F.Dattoli, intersection with Arlington Street,approximately 87-feet easterly to a Private Property Councilor At Large manhole at 705 Mount Auburn Street. Once approved,a preconstruction meeting will Anthony J.Donato, be required. Councilor At Large BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the petitioner shall deposit sufficient cash Anthony Palomba, surety as determined by the Superintendent of Public Works to be held in escrow until Councilor At Large the Superintendent of Public Works is satisfied with the condition of repair and Angeline B.Kounelis, restoration of the street. District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said petition is forwarded to the District B Councilor Town Clerk for processing. Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I /Leouncil Member I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the nine member Town council for which a quorum was present,the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of_for,_(9 against, and Q present on October 23,2018. 'Z� arilyn . Pronovos ,Town Council Clerk MarlVS. Sideris,Town Council President 630 TOWN OF WATERTOWN r y DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (P)617-972- 6420 124 ORCHARD STREET (F)617-972- 6402 WATERTOWN MA 02472 Gerald S. Mee Jr. Superintendent TO: Steve Magoon Planning Director FROM: Gerald S. Mee, Jr. Superintendent DATE: September 27, 2018 RE: Grant of Location/705 Mt Auburn Street on Grove Street Please be advised that I have approved the above listed petition from Axis Engineering Group for Zayo to place a 4-inch PVC conduit on Grove Street from a MFN manhole # 02539 near the intersection with Arlington Street, approximately 87-feet easterly to a Private Property manhole at 705 Mt Auburn Street. Once approved by Town Council, a preconstruction meeting will be required. K:IGRANTS OF LOCATION-PETITIONSI Zayo 705 Alt Auburn St PVC Tufts manhole.doc PETITION FOR CONDUIT LOCATION To the'1'own Council oftht-Town of Watertown,Massachusetts Zayo requests permission to lay and maintain underground conduits,with wires and cables to he placed therein,under the surface of the following puhlic.way: Grove Street To place (1) 4" PVC;conduit from an existing MHN manhole#02539 at the intersection of Grove and Arlington Streets,approximately 87'easterly to an existing manhole on private property at 705 Mt.Auburn Street. Plan entitled"Proposed Conduit Installation at 705 Mt,Auburn Street"and dated 6/21/18 is tiled herewith, By: I -- j ShellyCullen, Fiber Engineer Axis Engineering Group i i i i Ualed Ibis 21s1 clay of)tine, 2018 i 1 I I IP 1 M i F � I i UHI -1--r L0 LL 0 Ion I W QO .L N Ms gRIM ER ,•"� �-� �� a o PREN��SS ST tf, " �i �QO ARLINGTON ST J uj co LOW AV E I BIGELOW AVE g►GE I I I Ass $m Dm �q gm F MA xm cam Hamm � s8m m PS4° `^03 �8m 8 8 a8 ?8 , g 2y`� F�A�6S ' u N I•:1'i � 9 � Dv �O �3 �Siy a0 O vy 3 A2� C41��0 9 PH A< � pm°oo gm p* -. 'o^'o a y� n m; zom8 zaZo q,N ^i z zanz°$ N 3 Qg ark„ £ Imo T D 11� o o- a °s om o 3�np oolz o o z m0 1 cEio D C o ' ;��d� 4y z< 'no i o m� � zB yZz o ^z^ 8O p•.. 'a m ^ m a am ��yy� �m> °oz °�-�f"ai o � Aa O Z m>m m i m B mt m• oz� ,gym yS zo oz �o yo z �_ oz z zo z o5 O� 7 IS SA019 o � \ A I 23�n0 J n m IO�O G N A n O A Z O Ani€gfit D %Ua � 9 "s s c v s i cv vm TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2018 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY J. DONATO X SUSAN G. FALKOFF X LISA J. FELTNER X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE FY 2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT AS PRESENTED (AN INCREASE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF $2,672,065) i �- Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street ce co 0 Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 i Mark S.Sideris, Council President ORDER# 83 2018—0—83 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President ORDER ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET Michael F.Dattoli, Councilor At Large Aaron P.Dushku, BE IT ORDERED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown Councilor At Large hereby adopts an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget, as attached. Susan G.Falkoff, Councilor At Large BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That a copy of said Order be forwarded to the Town Auditor and Town Treasurer/Collector. Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District Councilor cil Member Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town council for which a quorum was present,the above Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of—L for,_0 against, and present on October 23, 2018. Marilyn Pronovos�, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT INCREASE REVENUE (DECREASE) TO READ REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY TAXES $ 2,600,417 $ 108,548,765 STATE AID $ 71,648 $ 12,321,277 TOTAL REVENUE ADJUSTMENT $ 2,672,065 INCREASE EXPENDITURES (DECREASE) TO READ STATE ASSESSMENT-SCHOOL CHOICE $ 4,285 $ 82,350 0182056-560629 TOWN MANAGER FULL TIME SALARY $ 23,000 $ 318,040 0112351-510111 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT STABILIZATION $ 500,000 $ 500,000 0194000-596802 TOWN COUNCIL RESERVE $ 2,144,780 $ 3,824,780 0111152-570780 TOTAL EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT $ 2,672,065 I I