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Tuesday, May 4, 2021 8:51 PM
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Elodia Thomas 06:13 PM
Bruce and I second everything Vinnie has stated regarding the election of the President
of the TC - the voters elect the President directly!
Elodia Thomas 06:17 PM
All TC's and the President should be accountable to the people and serve two year
terms.
Elodia Thomas 06:26 PM
The TC President is not a homeroom monitor position to be rotated every two years. A
Deputy Town Manager Is to be hired, a 311 number is under review, the bridge between
the SC, TC, and TM is critical, we are discussing extra resources for the TC. Salary
should not be attached to charter and warrants further examination.
Elodia Thomas 06:28 PM
The President is "elected by the people"!
Elodia Thomas 06:39 PM
Point to the Marathon Bombers, the poles down on Arsenal Street, Covid-19, the filming
of Patriot's Day and more. The TC President should be the spokesperson to our
community. She/he is elected by the community, has the beat of the streets, brings
heart, perspective, and info to the community.
Elodia Thomas 06:53 PM
To Mike Ward - can we get some updates on TC salaries plus benefits for comparable
cities with our budget? The info provided early on was old. This should not be part of the
Charter but needs to be addressed. Cost of living increases should be structured into an
ordinance.
Watertown is on an intense redevelopment and school building run. Much of this will
calm down with a few years. The TC needs more admin support for minutes and
financial analysis support.
Elodia Thomas 07:22 PM
When Covid hit on March 18, 3030 I wrote this letter
Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 5:54 PM
Subject: EXPOSED: WATERTOWN'S DANGEROUS LEADERSHIP VACUUM which
spoke to this issue.
To:
We are in a state of crisis, the likes of which few of us have ever witnessed. A national
emergency has been declared to cope with the pandemic and the upheaval that this
pandemic has only begun to bring into our lives and into this community.
As I listen to my friends, n
Elodia Thomas 07:27 PM
The full letter:
Subject: EXPOSED: WATERTOWN'S DANGEROUS LEADERSHIP VACUUM
We are in a state of crisis, the likes of which few of us have ever witnessed. A national
emergency has been declared to cope with the pandemic and the upheaval that this
pandemic has only begun to bring into our lives and into this community.
As I listen to my friends, neighbors, and certain town employees, what I hear is rapidly
growing expressions of unease, confusion, and frustration.
In Charlie Baker, we are fo
Marcy Murninghan 08:38 PM
Thanks, Anne. I see only two or three comments here: Eric's, Janis, and yours. Very
restricted. Didn't see the 24.
Marcy Murninghan 08:39 PM
@Anne @Janis: I don't know why. I know there are other comments, but I don't see
them. I think it's because the Zoom entry point is through Vinny.
ANSWERED QUESTIONS
Eric Kemp -Benedict 06:40 PM
I appreciate Councilor Kounelis' comments. However, the point I've heard raised about
a higher salary is not that people are looking for a part-time job, but that the current very
low stipend sharply limits who can possibly serve. It doesn't matter how committed they
are.
Anne Fitzpatrick (You) 07:23 PM
There are currently 24 attendees & 15 panelists
Marcy Murninghan 07:52 PM
Do we know how many attendees are in the "peanut gallery"???
This question has been answered live
Anne Fitzpatrick (You) 08:33 PM
There were 24 we are down to 9 at 830
Janis Hudson 08:03 PM
I agree with Bill and Tony. Let's get SOMETHING off the list! It's May 4th!
Rita Colafella 08:05 PM
Can the vote happen on items that don't require verification? And Mark's vote be
tacked on?
Rita Colafella 08:15 PM
Besides Health Insurance and Pension what does benefits include?