ROLL CALL
00:36EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:15 P.M.
00:53To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares (DPW Union, Watertown Municipal Employee Group, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police Supervisors Union)
RETURN TO SESSION – 7:00 P.M.
01:47PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
01:49PUBLIC FORUM
02:11EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
02:28Minutes from City Council Meeting January 13, 2026
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
02:48Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,417,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing the following items of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, including all costs incidental and related thereto:
04:16Description Amount Highway Skid Steer $65,000 Snow and Ice Loader 3/4 yard $107,000 Two (2) Cemetery Off-Road Utility Vehicles $30,000 Cemetery Backhoe $140,000 Park Division Skid Steer $75,000 Traffic Supervisor Vehicle #C10 $80,000 Highway Hot Box #49 $300,000 Snow and Ice 4x4 Sander #37 $320,000 Cemetery Dump Truck #202 $100,000 Small Urban Forestry Bucket Truck $200,000 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.
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $510,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing the following items of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, including all costs incidental and related thereto:
06:48Description Amount 35 GVW Service Truck $170,000 Sewer Pump/Trailer $150,000 Service Response Truck #60 $190,000 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.
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $80,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing a utility truck for the Department of Public Works, as more fully described in line 49 of the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2026, including all other 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.
08:31Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance - "Skip the Stuff" Waste Reduction Ordinance - to be continued to February 24, 2026
09:56Authorization to Enter into Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with ReWild Renewables LLC
10:28Resolution Approving the Expenditure of Gifts of Funds for the Watertown Food Pantry
24:08Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $421,500 from the City Council Reserve to various Personnel accounts
25:15Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $283,500 from the City Council Reserve to various Capital Improvements accounts
28:30First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing a SparkCharge Level 3 mobile electric vehicle charging platform for the police station, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; 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; and that the amount of borrowing authorized by this order shall be reduced by any grant amount received for this purpose
35:38First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $900,404 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing three Level 3 electric vehicle chargers for the police station, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; 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; and that the amount of borrowing authorized by this order shall be reduced by any grant amount received for this purpose
37:25COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
38:09A. Request for Confirmation of Reappointment to the Board of Health B. Request for Confirmation of Appointment and Reappointments to the Conservation Committee C. Request for Confirmation of Reappointments to the Community Preservation Committee D. Request for Confirmation of Reappointment to the Licensing Board E. Request for Confirmation of Reappointment to the Planning Board F. Request for Confirmation of Appointment to the Traffic Commission G. Request for Confirmation of Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Qualifications and Qualities for the City Treasurer/Collector per Charter Article 3 Section 3A
39:27Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 -2031 Capital Improvement Program
40:13REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
55:16ANNOUNCEMENTS
56:12PUBLIC FORUM
57:20RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT
57:30