HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-01-19 Charter Review Comm_202101151036369665ELECTED
OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President &
District C Councilor
Caroline Bays
Councilor At Large
Anthony J. Donato,
Councilor At Large
John G. Gannon,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Lisa J. Feltner,
District B Councilor
Kenneth M. Woodland,
District D Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
POSTING NOTICE AND AGENDA
MEETING OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 AT 6:00 PM
MEETING WILL BE LIMITED TO
REMOTE PUBLIC ACCESS ONLY
Pursuant to Article 8, Section 8-1(b) of the Watertown Home Rule Charter, and pursuant to the
Call of the Town Council President, I hereby call a Meeting of the Charter Review Committee,
consisting of the Town Council as a whole and six additional voters to be appointed by the Council
President, said meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM. in accordance with
the Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, §20,
relating to the 2020 COVID-19 emergency and to avoid group congregation, this meeting has only
remote opportunities for participation with public access provided as follows:
ACCESS INFORMATION:
A. The meeting will be televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access Television):
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/#/watertown/video/5f490e6f9e 1 d640008a803ae?page=HOME&ty
pe=live
B. Public may join the virtual meeting online: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/96419264286
C. Public may join the virtual meeting audio only by phone: (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499
(Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID: 964 1926 4286#
D. Public may also comment through email: vpiccirilli@watertown-ma.gov
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, consider, and act on the following:
1. Ca11 to Order
2. Acceptance of Minutes
3. Continue Discussion of Emerging Themes from Previous Memo (i.e., Vision,
Legislative Capacity/Balance of Power Between Legislative and Executive,
Transparency/Communications, and Responsiveness/Accountability)
4. Panel of Municipal Officials from Other Massachusetts Cities
• Melissa Cox, City Councilor At Large, Gloucester
• Jennifer Grigoraitis, Ward Councilor (and Past President), City of Melrose
• Paul Guanci, City Council President, City of Beverly
• Mandi Jo Hanneke, Town Councilor At Large, Town of Amherst
5. Next meeting February 2, 2021
6. Adjournment
Mark S. Sideris, Council President