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September 9, 2019
24 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
SIGN OCTOBER TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Sign the October 7, 2019 Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Amend the Original Motion to Include an Effective Date of January 1st
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO INCLUDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1ST.
The minutes do not name who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO INCLUDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1ST. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 3-2 ( ?? OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Wallner)
Approve the Pool Table License for Teresa's / Grille 19 at 20 Elm Street to Expire May 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements Effective January 1, 2020
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE POOL TABLE LICENSE FOR TERESA'S / GRILLE 19 AT 20 ELM STREET TO EXPIRE MAY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, SchultzNo: Manupelli, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE POOL TABLE LICENSE FOR TERESA'S / GRILLE 19 AT 20 ELM STREET TO EXPIRE MAY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 3-2 (MRS. MANUPELLI AND MR. WALLNER OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FOR LITTLE MEADOW WAY FOLLOWING TOWN MEETING AND STREET ACCEPTANCE
Accept the Quitclaim Deed from Joz Development LLC for Little Meadow Way in the Form Presented for the Completion of the Layout and Acceptance of Little Meadow Way as a Public Way in the Town,...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE QUITCLAIM DEED FROM JOZ DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR LITTLE MEADOW WAY IN THE FORM PRESENTED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE LAYOUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF LITTLE MEADOW WAY AS A PUBLIC WAY IN THE TOWN, PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT RECORD SAID DEED AND ACCEPTANCE AT ITS COST NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 16, 2019, AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF SUCH RECORDING TO THE TOWN CLERK FOR FILING, AND FURTHER TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SAID DEED.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, WallnerThe minutes list Andrew Schultz as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE QUITCLAIM DEED FROM JOZ DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR LITTLE MEADOW WAY IN THE FORM PRESENTED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE LAYOUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF LITTLE MEADOW WAY AS A PUBLIC WAY IN THE TOWN, PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT RECORD SAID DEED AND ACCEPTANCE AT ITS COST NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 16, 2019, AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF SUCH RECORDING TO THE TOWN CLERK FOR FILING, AND FURTHER TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SAID DEED. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. SCHULTZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Rss Convenience, Inc. D/B/A/ Convenience Plus for Monday, September 30, 2019 at 8:30 P.m
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR RSS CONVENIENCE, INC. D/B/A/ CONVENIENCE PLUS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AT 8:30 P.M.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR RSS CONVENIENCE, INC. D/B/A/ CONVENIENCE PLUS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AT 8:30 P.M. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
ARTICLE 1- HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Recommend Article 1 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
ARTICLE 3 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 3 - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 4 - Appropriate Money to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 5 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 5 - Transfer Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 6 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 6 - Appropriate Money to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 6 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 6 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY 2020 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 7 - Amend FY 2020 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY 2020 OPERATING BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY 2020 OPERATING BUDGET. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 8 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 9 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 9 - Appropriate Money for Special Counsel Legal Expenses
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 10 - Appropriate Funds for Survey, Engineering Design And/Or Construction of a Portion of Swan Pond Road
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SURVEY, ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF SWAN POND ROAD.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SURVEY, ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF SWAN POND ROAD. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER DESIGN
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 11 - Appropriate Money for Intergenerational Center Design
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER DESIGN
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER DESIGN MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 12 - Acquire Land for Concord Street/Fordham Road/Riverpark Intersection Improvements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 - ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONCORD STREET/FORDHAM ROAD/RIVERPARK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 - ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONCORD STREET/FORDHAM ROAD/RIVERPARK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 13 - AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION, ACQUISITION, AND DISPOSITION - 70 CONCORD STREET
Recommend Article 13 - Authorize Special Legislation, Acquisition, and Disposition - 70 Concord Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION, ACQUISITION, AND DISPOSITION - 70 CONCORD STREET.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION, ACQUISITION, AND DISPOSITION - 70 CONCORD STREET. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mrs. Manupelli states this article is a way to get the parcel cleaned up and back on the tax rolls. Mr. O'Leary states the article will give the Town the opportunity to transfer the property if there is an interested party without waiting for future Town Meetings. VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 14 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Ratify and Sign the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Superior Officers Association for the Period of July 1, 2019
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2019. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Ratify and Sign the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Library Staff Association for the Period of July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Wallner)
LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for July, 2019 in the Amount of $6,973.09 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 3,834.09 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 1,615.00 Thomson West $ 1,524.00 Total $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,973.09 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 3,834.09 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,615.00 THOMSON WEST $ 1,524.00 TOTAL $ 6,973.09
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,973.09 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 3,834.09 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,615.00 THOMSON WEST $ 1,524.00 TOTAL $ 6,973.09 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Approve Payment of a $75,000 Retainer to Furman, Gregory, Deptula
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF A $75,000 RETAINER TO FURMAN, GREGORY, DEPTULA.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF A $75,000 RETAINER TO FURMAN, GREGORY, DEPTULA. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. OSCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Gonzalez)
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