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December 3, 2018
16 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael Prisco, Kathryn Manupelli, Andrew Schultz, Robert Mauceri, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the November 19, 2018 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Mauceri)
Approve the November 19, 2018 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
LICENSE RENEWALS COMMON VICTUALLER
Renew the Following Common Victualler Licenses to Expire December 31, 2019 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Andrea's House of Pizza Beyond Bagels, Inc. Captain Pizza China...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA BEYOND BAGELS, INC. CAPTAIN PIZZA CHINA CUISINE DUNKIN DONUTS (HOLIE DONUT) DUNKIN DONUTS (SHAUNA DONUTS) DUNKIN DONUTS (NOREAD) MCDONALD'S RESRAURANT MIKE'S FAMOUS ROAST BEEF AND PIZZA PAPA GINO'S STARBUCKS COFFEE THE LOBSTER CLAW
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA BEYOND BAGELS, INC. CAPTAIN PIZZA CHINA CUISINE DUNKIN DONUTS (HOLIE DONUT) DUNKIN DONUTS (SHAUNA DONUTS) DUNKIN DONUTS (NOREAD) MCDONALD'S RESRAURANT MIKE'S FAMOUS ROAST BEEF AND PIZZA PAPA GINO'S STARBUCKS COFFEE THE LOBSTER CLAW MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Following Common Victualler/All Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2019 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: China Cuisine
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: CHINA CUISINE
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: CHINA CUISINE MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Renew the Following Automatic Amusement Device Licenses to Expire December 31, 2019 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Andrea's House of Pizza Papa Gino's
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA PAPA GINO'S
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA PAPA GINO'S MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS STATE ETHICS LIAISON
Reappoint Barbara Stats as the State Ethics Commission Liaison for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2019
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT BARBARA STATS AS THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION LIAISON FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT BARBARA STATS AS THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION LIAISON FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2019. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
TOWN TREASURER
Reappoint Maryann Mackay as Town Treasurer for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2019
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKAY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKAY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2019. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Members of the Conservation Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2021. (Three Openings) 1) Lori Mitchener (Incumbent) 2)...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (THREE OPENINGS) 1) LORI MITCHENER (INCUMBENT) 2) JONATHAN CODY (INCUMBENT)
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (THREE OPENINGS) 1) LORI MITCHENER (INCUMBENT) 2) JONATHAN CODY (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI MRS. MANUPELLI: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. SCHULTZ: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. PRISCO: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. O'LEARY: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. MAUCERI: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY VOTE: MS. MITCHENER - 5 MR. CODY - 5 HILLVIEW COMMISSION As Liaison to the Hillview Commission, Mr. O'Leary states he will be recommending the 2 incumbents. Mr. Stack has been on the Commission for 30 years and has done a great job and Mr. DiFronzo has negotiated new contracts and his service is invaluable..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Hillview Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2021. (Two Openings) 1) George Stack (Incumbent) 2) Lou...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (TWO OPENINGS) 1) GEORGE STACK (INCUMBENT) 2) LOU DIFRONZO (INCUMBENT) 3) DANIELA CLAYBOURNE 4) PETER ANTONUCCI 5) ROBERT B. GILCHRIST 6) DAVID LEE
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (TWO OPENINGS) 1) GEORGE STACK (INCUMBENT) 2) LOU DIFRONZO (INCUMBENT) 3) DANIELA CLAYBOURNE 4) PETER ANTONUCCI 5) ROBERT B. GILCHRIST 6) DAVID LEE MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. SCHULTZ: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. PRISCO: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. O'LEARY: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. MAUCERI: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO VOTE: MR. STACK - 5 MR. DIFRONZO - 5 BOARD OF APPEALS As Liaison to the Board of Appeals, Mr. Schultz states he will be recommending Joseph Keyes who is an Attorney in Town and has been on the Board for years..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2021. (One Opening) 1) Joseph Keyes (Incumbent) 2) Matthew V....
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JOSEPH KEYES (INCUMBENT) 2) MATTHEW V. D'ANGELO 3) LARA J. MOTTOLO 4) CLANCY D. MAIN 5) STEVEN LIECHTI 6) AMIT SUBRAMANI 7) MARK DESIMONE 8) KERRI ANTONUCCIO
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JOSEPH KEYES (INCUMBENT) 2) MATTHEW V. D'ANGELO 3) LARA J. MOTTOLO 4) CLANCY D. MAIN 5) STEVEN LIECHTI 6) AMIT SUBRAMANI 7) MARK DESIMONE 8) KERRI ANTONUCCIO MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. KEYES MR. SCHULTZ: MR. KEYES MR. PRISCO: MR. MAIN MR. O'LEARY: MR. KEYES MR. MAUCERI: MR. KEYES VOTE: MR. KEYES - 4 MR. MAIN - 1 CLASS I LICENSE Mr. O'Leary informs the Board that he will be abstaining from any discussions or voting regarding Class I, II, and III licenses as he has a family member who holds a Class II License..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Renew the Following Class I License to Expire January 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Brian Duchack D/B/A National Sales
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHACK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-0 and name Stephen O'Leary as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHACK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
CLASS II LICENSE
Renew the Following Class II Licenses to Expire January 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: A&j Motors, Inc. Brian Duchak D/B/A National Sales P & T Auto Sales
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: A&J MOTORS, INC. BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES P & T AUTO SALES
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-0 and name Stephen O'Leary as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: A&J MOTORS, INC. BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES P & T AUTO SALES MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
CLASS III LICENSE
Renew the Following Class III License to Expire January 1, 2019 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Brian Duchak D/B/A National Sales
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS III LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-0 and name Stephen O'Leary as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS III LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2019 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER
Approve Legal Bills for October, 2018 in the Amount of $10,717.75 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 8,836.75 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 1,881.00 Total $10,717.75
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER, 2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,717.75 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 8,836.75 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,881.00 TOTAL $10,717.75
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER, 2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,717.75 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 8,836.75 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,881.00 TOTAL $10,717.75 MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
APPROVE AND SIGN INTEGRATED CONTRACT - FIREFITHERS / IAFF LOCAL 1857 #11. APPROVE AND SIGN INTEGRATED CONTRACT - NORTH R
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Contract Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Firefighters Local 1857 for the Period of July 1, 2016 Through June 30, 2020
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1857 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020.
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzNo: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1857 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-1 (MR. O'LEARY OPPOSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O'LEARY MOVE TO ADJOURN.
The roll call lists Andrew Schultz more than once. Showing the count only. The minutes name Stephen O'Leary as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O'LEARY MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. PRISCO AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary)
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