Town Council - September 14, 2021

Chapters

Pledge of Allegiance 00:00:11


Public Forum 00:00:36


Examination of Minutes 00:01:00


President's Report 00:02:42

A Proposed Resolution Regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Process


Petitions, Proclamations, and Similar Papers 00:05:02

Proclamation Honoring Those Watertown Citizens Who Served in the War in Afghanistan


Public Hearing A 00:10:46

Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for Consideration of a Grant of Location for the Installation in Main Street, Northeasterly from Manhole MH11281, a Distance of About 70 ± Feet of Conduit. Forest Street at Main Street, Northeasterly to Pole 52/3, a Distance of About 253 ± Feet of Conduit. The Purpose of this Work is Necessary to Upgrade Existing Electrical System and to Improve Reliability in the Area. Upon Completion of the Department of Public Works Review, Said Work Is Subject to the Recommendations and Conditions by the Town Council Should the Grant of Location be Approved for This Application.


Public Hearing B 00:16:21

Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for Consideration of a Grant of Location for the Installation in Coolidge Hill Road Southerly from Pole 2/3, Approximately 248± Feet West of Kondazian Street a Distance of About 10± Feet of Conduit. This Work is Necessary to Provide OH/UG Electric Service to 19 Coolidge Hill Road. Upon Completion of the Department of Public Works Review, Said Work Is Subject to the Recommendations and Conditions by the Town Council Should the Grant of Location be Approved for This Application.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions A 00:19:50

Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds in the Amount of $5,000 from Watertown Savings Bank to Offset Expenses Related to the Faire on the Square 2021


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions B 00:23:01

First Reading on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions C 00:26:02

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 $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 3 of 4 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.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions D 00:27:14

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 $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 to Be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions E 00:28:42

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 $1,628,000 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: $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.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions F 00:30:33

Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of $19,549 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council Reserve Account to the Town Manager Prior Year Full 4 of 4 Time Salaries and the Fiscal Year 2022 Town Manager Full Time Salaries Accounts to Reflect the Adopted Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 Compensation of the Town Manager.


Reports of Committees A 00:32:27

A. Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Reappointment of Members to the Planning Board – Lisa J. Feltner, ViceChair ACTION ITEM: 1. That the Town Council Confirm Jeffrey Brown for Reappointment to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire on February 15, 2024 2. That the Town Council Confirm Jason Cohen for Reappointment to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire on February 15, 2024


Reports of Committees B 00:38:20

Committee on Media and Public Outreach Report Regarding Implementing a Media Campaign to Increase Citizens’ Awareness of the Proposed Charter Revisions – Anthony Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Approve the Distribution of the Charter Review Committee’s Final Charter Report, a Summary of the Questions Prepared by Town Counsel, an Exploratory Cover Letter, and the Vote by Mail Application No Later Than Three Weeks from the Date of the Election


New Business 00:48:15


Communications from the Town Manager 00:48:24


Requests for Information 00:53:54


Announcements 00:54:32


Public Forum 00:57:03


Adjournment 00:57:16



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