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July 15, 2019
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Liane Gonzalez, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
JOINT MEETING WITH COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE - APPOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Jointly Appoint Michael a. Prisco as a Member to the Economic Development Committee for a Term to Expire March 3, 2020
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT MICHAEL A. PRISCO AS A MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 3, 2020.
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT MICHAEL A. PRISCO AS A MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 3, 2020. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ SELECT BOARD CPC MR. O'LEARY: MR. PRISCO R. RUDLOFF: MR. PRISCO MR. SCHULTZ: MR. PRISCO MR. PEARCE: MR. PRISCO MR. WALLNER: MR. PRISCO MR. CARROLL: MR. PRISCO MRS. GONSALVES: MR. PRISCO MR. BELLAVANCE: MR. PRISCO MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. PRISCO VOTED: 5-0 MR. PRISCO VOTED: 4-0 MR. PRISCO (MR. HAYDEN ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Jointly Appoint Joseph P. Lauria as an Associate Member to the Economic Development Committee for a Term to Expire May 20, 2022
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT JOSEPH P. LAURIA AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 20, 2022.
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT JOSEPH P. LAURIA AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 20, 2022. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ BOS CPC MR. O'LEARY: MR. LAURIA R. RUDLOFF: MR. LAURIA MR. SCHULTZ: MR. LAURIA MR. PEARCE: MR. LAURIA MR. WALLNER: MR. LAURIA MR. CARROLL: MR. LAURIA MRS. GONSALVES: MR. LAURIA MR. BELLAVANCE: MR. LAURIA MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. LAURIA VOTED: 5-0 MR. LAURIA VOTED: 4-0 MR. LAURIA (MR. HAYDEN ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
MINUTES
Approve the June 17, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Corrected
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 17, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS CORRECTED.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 17, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Approve the June 17, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 17, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Schultz, WallnerAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the second number is the member(s) named as abstaining or recused, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 17, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 4-1 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
LEGAL BILLS AND VOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Approve Legal Bills for April, 2019 in the Amount of $17,097.88 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 8,941.88 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 4,731.00 Arbitrator - Sarah Kerr Garraty...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,097.88 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 8,941.88 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 4,731.00 ARBITRATOR - SARAH KERR GARRATY $ 3,000.00 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION $ 275.00 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION $ 150.00 TOTAL $17, 097.88
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,097.88 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 8,941.88 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 4,731.00 ARBITRATOR - SARAH KERR GARRATY $ 3,000.00 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION $ 275.00 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION $ 150.00 TOTAL $17, 097.88 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for May, 2019 in the Amount of $15,408.36 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $8,150.36 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $7,258.00 Total $15,408.36
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MAY, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,408.36 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $8,150.36 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $7,258.00 TOTAL $15,408.36
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MAY, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,408.36 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $8,150.36 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $7,258.00 TOTAL $15,408.36 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for June, 2019 in the Amount of $14,910.51 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $8,757.21 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $3,325.00 Arbitrator - Sherrie Rose Talmadge...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JUNE, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,910.51 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $8,757.21 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $3,325.00 ARBITRATOR - SHERRIE ROSE TALMADGE $2,828.30 TOTAL $14,910.51
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JUNE, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,910.51 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $8,757.21 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $3,325.00 ARBITRATOR - SHERRIE ROSE TALMADGE $2,828.30 TOTAL $14,910.51 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Suspend for 3 Days the Wine and Malt Beverage License of Smokes & Snacks, Inc., D/B/A Lucky Mart, 202 North Street on October 12, 2019 Through October 14, 2019 and That the License Must Be...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR 3 DAYS THE WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF SMOKES & SNACKS, INC., D/B/A LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET ON OCTOBER 12, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2019 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR 3 DAYS THE WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF SMOKES & SNACKS, INC., D/B/A LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET ON OCTOBER 12, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2019 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Gonzalez)
9:53 - PUBLIC HEARING: TRANSFER OF COMMON VICTUALLER / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE - MARIO'S RISTORANTE
Transfer the Common Victualler/Wine and Malt Beverage License Held by M.R. Reading, Inc., D/B/A/ Mario's Ristorante to Wayama Group, LLC, D/B/A Mario's Ristorante, 20-G Main Street, Subject to All...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TRANSFER THE COMMON VICTUALLER/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE HELD BY M.R. READING, INC., D/B/A/ MARIO'S RISTORANTE TO WAYAMA GROUP, LLC, D/B/A MARIO'S RISTORANTE, 20-G MAIN STREET, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TRANSFER THE COMMON VICTUALLER/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE HELD BY M.R. READING, INC., D/B/A/ MARIO'S RISTORANTE TO WAYAMA GROUP, LLC, D/B/A MARIO'S RISTORANTE, 20-G MAIN STREET, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Declare a Stage 1 Water Use Restriction
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DECLARE A STAGE 1 WATER USE RESTRICTION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DECLARE A STAGE 1 WATER USE RESTRICTION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
POLICY REGARDING SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE TRANSFERS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 40, SECTION 13E - SECOND READING OF POLICY
Approve the Second Reading of the School District Reserve Fund Transfers Policy Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, Section 13e
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS POLICY PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40, SECTION 13E.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS POLICY PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40, SECTION 13E. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS ELECTION WORKERS
Exercise the Following Option for Appointment of Election Workers for Elections Held Between September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2020: Appoint Election Officers from the List Submitted by the...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2020: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2020: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
TAXATION AID COMMITTEE
Appoint Select Board Member Richard Wallner as Liaison / Resident to the Taxation Aid Committee for a Term to Expire May 5, 2020
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT SELECT BOARD MEMBER RICHARD WALLNER AS LIAISON / RESIDENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2020.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT SELECT BOARD MEMBER RICHARD WALLNER AS LIAISON / RESIDENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2020. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Reappoint the Following Individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee: Kathryn Manupelli (Select Board Rep.) - Term to Expire May 5, 2020 Michael Connelly (School Rep.) - Term to...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: KATHRYN MANUPELLI (SELECT BOARD REP.) - TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2020 MICHAEL CONNELLY (SCHOOL REP.) - TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 ABIGAIL HURLBUT (FIN COM REP.) - TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: KATHRYN MANUPELLI (SELECT BOARD REP.) - TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2020 MICHAEL CONNELLY (SCHOOL REP.) - TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 ABIGAIL HURLBUT (FIN COM REP.) - TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Wallner)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MR. WALLNER VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Wallner)
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