HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-09-28 Watertown Town Council AgendaELECTED 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
POSTED
09/24/2021
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Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AT 6:15 P.M.
RICHARD E. MASTRANGELO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 149 MAIN STREET
AGENDA
The public may participate in person, or they may attend remotely by using any of the
public access methods listed below:
ACCESS INFORMATION:
A. The meeting was televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access
Television):
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/#/watertown/video/5f490e6f9e 1 d640008a803 ae?page=
HOME&type=live
B. The Public was able to join the virtual meeting online: https://watertown-
ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344
C. Public was able to join the virtual meeting audio only by phone: (877) 853-5257 or
(888) 475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID: 929 9133 1344 #
D. Public was able to comment through email: vpiccirilli@watertown-ma.gov
1. ROLL CALL
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION — 6:15
A. To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property as an
Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of
the Public Body — Stanley Avenue — Parcel 807 1B 1A
B. 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
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5. PUBLIC FORUM
6. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting — September 2, 2021
B. Minutes of the Town Council Meeting — September 14, 2021
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022
Budget
B. Public Hearing and Vote 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 $423,826 Under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or Pursuant to
Any Other Enabling Authority, to Pay the Costs of Replacing the Town Hall
Chiller, Including All Costs Incidental and Related Thereto; and to Issue
Bonds or Notes of the Town Therefor; and That Any Premium Received Upon
the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved by this Order, 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 Order in
Accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, Thereby Reducing the Amount
Authorized to Be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount
C. Public Hearing and Vote 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 $410,000 Under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or Pursuant to
Any Other Enabling Authority Including All Costs Incidental and Related
Thereto: and to Issue Bonds or Notes of the Town Therefor; to Pay the
Following Costs of the Following Capital Projects for the Department of
Public Works:
$110,000 Improvements to DPW Building Sidewalks and Parking Lots
$300,000 Replace and/or Add Underground Duct for Utilities to Roadways
Any Premium Received Upon the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved by
This Order, 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 Order in Accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, Thereby
Reducing the Amount to Be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount
D. Public Hearing and Vote 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 $1,628,000 Under M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or Pursuant
to Any Other Enabling Authority Including All Costs Incidental and Related
Thereto: and to Issue Bonds or Notes of the Town Therefor to Pay the Costs
of Purchasing Equipment for the Department of Public Works
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$243,000 Purchase Highway 48.000 GVW Dump Truck
$265,000 Purchase Snow and Ice 6 -Wheel Combo Body Truck
$ 85,000 Purchase Highway Service Flatbed
$120,000 Purchase Property and Building Sign Truck
$ 85,000 Purchase Street Vactor (MadVac)
$280,000 Purchase Salter 6 -Wheel Snow Fighter
$300,000 Purchase Snow and Ice Loader
$250,000 Purchase Street Sweeper
Any Premium Received Upon the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved by
this Order, 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 Order in Accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, Thereby
Reducing the Amount Authorized to Be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a
Like Amount
9. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
A. An Order Releasing a Covenant to Build and Maintain a Fence for the Benefit
of Property of the Town of Watertown Lying Westerly of Bacon Street (Parcel
No. 216-0-0) and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Release of
Covenant
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 $1,250,000 Under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1B, or
Pursuant to Any Other Enabling Authority to Pay Costs of Purchasing and
Equipping a New Ladder Truck for the Use of the Fire Department, Including
the Payment of All Other Costs Incidental or 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 M.G.L. 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 and Referral to the Planning Board for Public Hearing an
Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to Create a Definition of Firearm
Business, and Amend the Table of Permissible Uses to Include Firearms
Business, and Create Regulations Specific to This Use.
D. First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board for Public Hearing an
Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Ordinance to Define
Short Term Rentals, Include This Use in the Table of Accessory Use
Regulations, and Add Requirements Specific to This Use.
10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
A. Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Human Services
Report Regarding Affordable Housing Initiatives presented by the Watertown
Housing Partnership and the Department of Community Development and
Planning - Lisa J. Feltner, Vice Chair, Economic Development and Planning;
Anthony Palomba, Chair, Human Services
ACTION ITEMS:
1. That the Town Council Move Forward with the Proposed Ordinance
Creating a Watertown Affordable Housing Trust Including the Declaration of
Trust and the Order to Dissolve the Watertown Housing Partnership
2. That the Town Council Request the Administration Proceed, As Soon As
Possible, with the Nexus Study for Affordable Housing Linkage Fees
B. Committee on Public Safety Report Regarding Current Operations and Services
Being Provided by the Watertown Police Department
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
13. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING
MATTERS
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. PUBLIC FORUM
16. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT