HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-02-16 Charter Review CommELECTED
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, FEBRUARY 16, 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://imd0mxanj 2.execute-api.us-west-
2.amazonaws.com/ssr/live/60195 e83b9696d00075a2e67
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. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of the Charter Review Committee of November 17, 2020
B. Minutes of the Charter Review Committee of December 1, 2020
C. Minutes of the Charter Review Committee of December 15, 2020
3. Approval of Request for Funding by the Communications Subcommittee
4. Collins Center to Go Through the Current Charter and Provide Examples of Places
Where Changes Could be Made to Address Issues Discussed by the Committee
5. Communications Subcommittee Update
6. Next Meeting — March 2, 2021
7. Adjournment
Mark S. Sideris, Council President