City Council - February 14, 2023

Request from the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board to Increase the Base of the Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment; and a Referral to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight for Review and Report to the Full City Council

Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Sum of $300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of Designing and Constructing a New Handicap Ramp at the John A. Ryan Skating Arena, including all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to MG. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.

First Reading on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Sum of $1,500,000 is appropriated to pay costs of Replacing the Turf at Victory Field, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.

Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report Regarding the Confirmation Interviews of Two Members of the Public Arts & Culture Committee and Report Regarding the Confirmation of Six Members Historic District Commission – January 23, 2023 – Lisa Feltner, Chair

That the City Council Confirm Carole Katz for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025

That the City Council Confirm Elizabeth Hayes for reappointment as the Realtor member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire November 15, 2023

That the City Council Confirm James Bensinger for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 2-year term to expire November 15, 2024

That the City Council Confirm Linda Sternberg for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025

Budget Data from the City Manager

Ordinance on the Timing and Process of Appointments to City/Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Ordinance #46 -2007 – Additional Time