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Home My Public Portal About2020-04-14 TC Mtg ADDENDUM J`lq,t+ C�L�Hn a Ul 1' It:t A T ERTOW€1, MASS rs3o ZQ APR 10 PH IZ, 36 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Council President TUESDAY,APRIL 14,2020 AT 7:00 P.M. Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., MEETING WILL ONLY HAVE REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES Vice President& FOR PARTICIPATION WITH PUBLIC ACCESS District C Councilor AGENDA Caroline Bays i Councilor At Large PLEASE NOTE ACCESS INFORMATION: Anthony J.Donato, A. The meeting will be televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access Councilor At Large Television): httt)s://wcatv.orp-/2ovemment-channel/ John G.Gannon, B. Public may join the virtual meeting online: httt)s://zoom.us/i/686435824 Councilor At Large C. Public may join the virtual meeting audio only by phone: (877) 853-5257 or A Large t Large (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID: 686 435 824# Councilor A Anthony P D. Public may also comment through email: vpiccirilliQwatertown-ma.Vov - - Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor 1. ROLL CALL Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION—6:15 P.M. To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Kenneth M.Woodland, Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol District D Councilor Union,Police Supervisors Union,as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Town's Bargaining Position i I 3. RETURN TO SESSION—7:00 P.M. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE i 5. PUBLIC FORUM 6. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Minutes of the February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting I B. Minutes of the March 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT A. Discussion of Issues Related to a Revised Submission Date for the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget B. Statement Regarding Efforts Related to Covid-19 1 of 3 j I, Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street 41 Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Council President TUESDAY,APRIL 14, 2020 AT 6:15 P.M. Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., MEETING WILL ONLY HAVE REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES Vice President& FOR PARTICIPATION WITH PUBLIC ACCESS District C Councilor AGENDA Caroline Bays Councilor At Large Anthony J.Donato, The Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown will hold a public Councilor At Large meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. In accordance with the John G.Gannon, Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. Councilor At Large c. 30A, § 20, relating to the 2020 Covid-19 emergency and to avoid group A Large t Large congregation, this meeting will only have remote opportunities for participation Councilor A Anthony P with public access provided as follows: Angeline B.Kounelis, PLEASE NOTE ACCESS INFORMATION: District A Councilor A. The meeting will be televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access Lisa J.Feltner, Television): httDs://wcatv.orp-/aovemment-channel/ District B Councilor B. Public may join the virtual meeting online: httDs://zoom.us/i/686435824 Kenneth M.Woodland, C. Public may join the virtual meeting audio only by phone: (877) 853-5257 or District D Councilor (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID: 686 435 824# D. Public may also comment through email: vDiccirilli(d,watertown-ma.aov 1. ROLL CALL 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION—6:15 P.M. To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the DPW Union, Town Hall Associates Union, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union,Police Supervisors Union, as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Town's Bargaining Position 3. RETURN TO SESSION—7:00 P.M. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PUBLIC FORUM 6. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1 of 3 A. Minutes of the February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting B. Minutes of the March 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT A. Discussion of Issues Related to a Revised Submission Date for the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget B. Statement Regarding Efforts Related to Covid-19 8. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Proclamation—Arbor Day—April 24, 2020 9. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of$94,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2020 Transfer to Capital Projects—School Department Account in Order to Move Forward with the Remodeling of Two Middle School Bathrooms B. 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$295,000 under Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws or Any Other Enabling Authority to Pay Costs of Remodeling and Making Extraordinary Repairs to the Men's Locker Room and Bathroom at the Middle School,Including All Costs Incidental and Related thereto. Any Premium Received by the Town 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 Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby Reducing the Amount Authorized to be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount. C. 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$1,320,825 under Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws or Any Other Enabling Authority to Pay Costs of Installing Sports Field Liahtina and an Upgraded Scoreboard at Filippello Park, Including All Costs Incidental and Related Thereto. Any Premium Received by the Town 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 Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, Thereby Reducing the Amount Authorized to Be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount 2 of 3 D. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of$85,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 DPW Snow & Ice Overtime Account to the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management COVID-19 Contracted Services Account and the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergencv Management COVID-19 Related Sunnlies Account in order to Fund COVID-19 Related Expenses E. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of$22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 Town Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2020 Treasurer/Collector Contracted Services Account in Order to Fund Professional Services to Assist the Treasurer/Collector's Office with Certain Tasks and Internal Control Procedures F. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in Order to Fund an Agreement with the Watertown Firefighters, IAFF Local 1347 Covering the Period of July 1, 2019 Through June 30, 2022 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Proposed Implementation Plan for the Parking Management Plan 12. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS 14. PUBLIC FORUM 15. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 3 of 3 TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 PRESENT ABSENT JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 2020 AS AMENDED. TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2020 AS WRITTEN TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON 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 INSTRUCT THE TOWN MANAGER TO PRESENT THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 2021 AT A DATE TO BE DETERMINED TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION REGARDING ARBOR DAY . 1630-1 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6470 ELECTED OFFICIALS: i Mark S.Sideris, Council President PROCLAMATION Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor WHEREAS: In 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and, Caroline Bays Councilor At Large WHEREAS: This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the plantings of Anthony J.Donato, more than one million trees in Nebraska; and, Councilor At Large John G.Gannon WHEREAS: Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, Councilor At Large cut heating and cooling costs,moderate temperature, clean the air,produce oxygen, and Anthony Palomba, provide a habitat for wildlife; and, Councilor At Large WHEREAS: Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper,wood for our homes,fuel Angeline B.Kounelis, for our fires and countless other wood products; and District A Councilor p ro > > Lisa J.Feltner, WHEREAS: Trees in our cities increase property values,enhance the economic vitality District B Councilor of our business area, and beautify our community; and, Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor WHEREAS: Trees,wherever they are planted,are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown is proud to proclaim April 24, 2020 as ARBOR DAY and urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of present and future generations. I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand And caused the Great Seal of The Town of Watertown on this 14th day of April 2020. Mark S. Sideris, Council President I TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 PRESENT ABSENT JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO TRANSFER $94,000 TO REMODEL TWO MIDDLE SCHOOL BATHROOMS Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 I Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#31 2020—R—31 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 transfer amount of $94,000 from Fiscal Year Councilor At Large 2020 Town Council Reserve Account#0111152-570780 to the Fiscal Year 2020 Anthony Donato, Transfer to Capital Projects—School Department Account#0193059-590965. ! Councilor At Large John G.Gannon, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to Councilor At Large the Town Auditor and Town Treasurer/Collector Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor l 'I Lisa J.Feltner, 5/yGU ounc' ember District B Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of L for, O against, O present on April 14, 2020. Marilyn) Pronovosl', Council Clerk Mark S. Siderls, ouncil President 1 ! i TRANSFER AMOUNT $94,000 FROM: FY 20 TOWN COUNCIL RESERVE $ 94,000 0111152-570780 TO: FY 20 TRANSFER TO CAP. PROJECTS- SCHOOL DEPT. $ 94,000 0193059-590965 I hereby certify to the availability, authority of funding source, mathematical accura and appropriate fiscal year. DAT TOWN AUDI t� i i I 11 T630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION #32 2020—R—32 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 transfer amount of$85,000 from Fiscal Year Councilor At Large 2020 DPW Snow and Ice Overtime Account#0142351-510130 to the following Anthony Donato, Fiscal Year 2020 Accounts: Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Covid- Councilor At Large 19 Contracted Service Account#0129152-530390 for an amount of$60,000 and John G.Gannon, Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Covid-19 Related Supplies Account Councilor At Large #0129152-540419 for an amount of$25,000. Anthonyalomb y a, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to Councilor At Large I the Town Auditor and Town Treasurer/Collector Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor s�i�l/U� Vounci ember i I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of ?for, 0 against, D• present on April 14, 2020. i i qa�rilyrn . Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Si ris, PKuncil President i TRANSFER AMOUNT $86,000 FROM: FY 20 DPW SNOW& ICE OVERTIME $ 85,000 0142351-510130 TO: FY 20 EMERG. MANAGEMENT COVID 19 CONTRACTED SERVICES $ 60,000 0129152-530390 FY 20 EMERG. MANAGEMENT COVID 19 REALTED SUPPLIES $ 25,000 0129152-53%-S� I hereby certify to the availability, authority of funding source, thematicai accuracy and appropriate fiscal year. DATE/ / TOWN AUDITOR TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. _X_ KENNETH M. WOODLAND CAROLINE BAYS ANTHONY J. DONATO LISA J. FELTNER JOHN G. GANNON ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS MARK S. SIDERIS, _X_ COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO TRANSFER $22,000 FOR MUNIS SERVICES FOR THE COLLECTOR/TREASURER'S OFFICE Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street 40 a Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 { Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#33 2020—R—33 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 transfer amount of $22,000 from Fiscal Year Councilor At Large 2020 Town Council Reserve Account#0111152-570780 to the Fiscal Year 2020 Anthony Donato, Treasurer/Collector Contracted Services Account# 0114552-530303. Councilor At Large John G.Gannon, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to Councilor At Large the Town Auditor and Town Treasurer/Collector Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor dA _fie_ Lisa J.Feltner, 6/11�p o4"� unC,rj�Member District B Councilor (/ Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was PTthe above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, against, present on April 14, 2020. Marilynr. Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sid ris, council President s,�Xlkl/° I i i �I TRANSFER AMOUNT $22,000 i FROM: FY 20 TOWN COUNCIL RESERVE $ 22,000 0111152-570780 TO: FY 20 TREASURER/COLLECTOR CONTRACTED SERVICES $ 22,000 0114552-530303 I I hereby certify.to the availability, authority of funding sour athematical accuracy and appropriate fiscal year. DAT TOWN AUDIT I I i i TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO TRANSFER $353,600 TO FUND FIREFIGHTERS' CONTRACT 163 Watertown Town Council Administration Building _ 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION #34 2020—R—34 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 transfer amount of$353,600 from Fiscal Year Councilor At Large 2020 Town Council. Reserve Account #0111152-570780 to Fiscal Year 2020 Anthony Donato, Budget various accounts (see attached). Councilor At Large John G.Gannon, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to Councilor At Large the Town Auditor and Town Treasurer/Collector Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, 5/ Gf/P C ncil ember District B Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for w ich a quorum was pr ent, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, 0 against, TU present on April 14, 2020. arilyn . Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President i TRANSFER AMOUNT $353,600 FROM: FY 2020 TOWN COUNCIL RESERVE $ 353,600 0111152-570780 TO: FY 2020 FIRE FULL TIME SALARIES $ 250,000 0122051-510111 FY 2020 FIRE OVERTIME $ 44,000 0122051-510130 FY 2020 FIRE HOLIDAY $ 18,600 0122051-510142 FY 2020 FIRE LONGEVITY $ 7,600 0122051-510143 FY 2020 FIRE EMT COMPENSATION $ 24,000 0122051-510144 FY 2020 FIRE CAREER INCENTIVE $ 4,400 0122051-510191 FY 2020 MEDICARE TAX $ 5,000 0191200-510178 1 hereby certify to the availability, authority of funding source, mathematical accuracy and appropriate fiscal year. y/i�' l6wdV DATE/ TOWN AU?fJOR, TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO REFER THE PROPOSED PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE COMMITTEES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: APRIL 14, 2020 YES NO PRESENT CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADJOURN THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING