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October 28, 2019
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the September 30, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, SchultzThe minutes list Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. WALLNER ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Approve the September 30, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, SchultzThe minutes list Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. WALLNER ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Approve the October 7, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Approve the October 16, 2019 Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 16, 2019 STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 16, 2019 STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
PROCLAMATION: VETERANS DAY
Read and Sign the Veterans Day Proclamation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO READ AND SIGN THE VETERANS DAY PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO READ AND SIGN THE VETERANS DAY PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
REVIEW/APPROVE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2021 AND BEYOND
Approve the Strategic Plan for 2021 and Beyond
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2021 AND BEYOND.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, WallnerThe minutes list Andrew Schultz as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2021 AND BEYOND. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. SCHULTZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPROVE CHARGE AND ESTABLISH COMMITTEE - DESIGNATE SELECT BOARD MEMBER
Establish the Open Space and Recreation Plan (Osrp) Committee and to Approve Charge as Recommended by the Town Planner (See Attached)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN (OSRP) COMMITTEE AND TO APPROVE CHARGE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN PLANNER (SEE ATTACHED).
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN (OSRP) COMMITTEE AND TO APPROVE CHARGE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN PLANNER (SEE ATTACHED). MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
MARTY TILTON, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT RANDY MASON, CONSERVATION COMMISSIO
Establish the Open Space and Recreation Plan (Osrp) Committee and to Approve Charge as Recommended by the Town Planner (See Attached). the Committee Will Be Represented by the Following: Parks and...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN (OSRP) COMMITTEE AND TO APPROVE CHARGE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN PLANNER (SEE ATTACHED). THE COMMITTEE WILL BE REPRESENTED BY THE FOLLOWING: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK DIRECTOR LAND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE DESIGNEE TOWN PLANNER CONSERVATION COMMISSION DESIGNEE RECREATION COMMITTEE DESIGNEE SELECT BOARD DESIGNEE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN (OSRP) COMMITTEE AND TO APPROVE CHARGE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN PLANNER (SEE ATTACHED). THE COMMITTEE WILL BE REPRESENTED BY THE FOLLOWING: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK DIRECTOR LAND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE DESIGNEE TOWN PLANNER CONSERVATION COMMISSION DESIGNEE RECREATION COMMITTEE DESIGNEE SELECT BOARD DESIGNEE. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Appoint the Following Individuals for Terms to Expire December, 2020. Maureen Stevens, Parks and Recreation Department Marty Tilton, Parks and Recreation Department Phil Hertz, Land Utilization...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER, 2020. MAUREEN STEVENS, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MARTY TILTON, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PHIL HERTZ, LAND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT RANDY MASON, CONSERVATION COMMISSION RITA MULLIN, RECREATION COMMITTEE LIANE GONZALEZ, SELECT BOARD MEMBER
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER, 2020. MAUREEN STEVENS, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MARTY TILTON, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PHIL HERTZ, LAND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT RANDY MASON, CONSERVATION COMMISSION RITA MULLIN, RECREATION COMMITTEE LIANE GONZALEZ, SELECT BOARD MEMBER MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
FOLLOWS:
Approve the Retiree Health Insurance Plans Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex (No Plan Design Changes) and Tufts Medicare Preferred (One Plan Change - Routine Eye Exam Copay Increase $10 to $15) for...
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MEDEX (NO PLAN DESIGN CHANGES) AND TUFTS MEDICARE PREFERRED (ONE PLAN CHANGE - ROUTINE EYE EXAM COPAY INCREASE $10 TO $15) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020.
From the minutes
“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MEDEX (NO PLAN DESIGN CHANGES) AND TUFTS MEDICARE PREFERRED (ONE PLAN CHANGE - ROUTINE EYE EXAM COPAY INCREASE $10 TO $15) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
APPOINTMENT - CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Member of the Conservation Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Opening) Tomas Sanchez
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) TOMAS SANCHEZ
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mr. Sanchez), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) TOMAS SANCHEZ MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. SANCHEZ MRS. GONZALEZ MR. SANCHEZ MR. WALLNER MR. SANCHEZ MR. O'LEARY MR. SANCHEZ MRS. MANUPELLI MR. SANCHEZ VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS) MR. SANCHEZ.” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for September, 2019 in the Amount of $19,510.20 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 5,665.20 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $10,101.00 20 Elm Street 40b Project $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,510.20 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 5,665.20 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $10,101.00 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 3,744.00 TOTAL $19,510.20
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,510.20 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 5,665.20 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $10,101.00 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 3,744.00 TOTAL $19,510.20 MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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