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North Reading Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 6, 2020

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

REAL ESTATE TAX DEADLINE / TAX & ASSESSMENT PENALTIES AND INTEREST

Pursuant to Section 10 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 to Extend the Due Date of Bills for Taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020; to Extend the Deadline for Preliminary Tax Payments for Real...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10 OF CHAPTER 53 OF THE ACTS OF 2020 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE OF BILLS FOR TAXES FROM MAY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 1, 2020; TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR PRELIMINARY TAX PAYMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MAY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 1, 2020; AND TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAXES FROM APRIL 1, 2020 TO JUNE 1, 2020.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10 OF CHAPTER 53 OF THE ACTS OF 2020 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE OF BILLS FOR TAXES FROM MAY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 1, 2020; TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR PRELIMINARY TAX PAYMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MAY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 1, 2020; AND TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAXES FROM APRIL 1, 2020 TO JUNE 1, 2020. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Pursuant to Section 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 to Waive the Payment of Interest and Other Penalty for Late Payment of Any Excise, Tax, Betterment Assessment or Apportionment Thereof,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE PURSUANT TO SECTION 11 OF CHAPTER 53 OF THE ACTS OF 2020 TO WAIVE THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND OTHER PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT OF ANY EXCISE, TAX, BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT OR APPORTIONMENT THEREOF, WATER RATE OR OTHER CHARGE ADDED TO A TAX FR PAYMENTS MADE AFTER ITS RESPECTIVE DUE DATE BUT BEFORE JUNE 30, 2020.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE PURSUANT TO SECTION 11 OF CHAPTER 53 OF THE ACTS OF 2020 TO WAIVE THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND OTHER PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT OF ANY EXCISE, TAX, BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT OR APPORTIONMENT THEREOF, WATER RATE OR OTHER CHARGE ADDED TO A TAX FR PAYMENTS MADE AFTER ITS RESPECTIVE DUE DATE BUT BEFORE JUNE 30, 2020. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)

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Pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and Because of the State of Emergency Declared by the Governor Pursuant to Executive Order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 45 OF THE ACTS OF 2020 AND BECAUSE OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 591, DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY TO RESPOND TO COVID-19, THE MUNICIPAL TOWN ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5, 2020 IS HEREBY POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 45 OF THE ACTS OF 2020 AND BECAUSE OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 591, DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY TO RESPOND TO COVID-19, THE MUNICIPAL TOWN ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5, 2020 IS HEREBY POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)

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CONSIDER ADJUSTING THE POLLING HOURS FOR THE 2020 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION NO MATTER THE ELECTION DATE, AS ALLOWED UNDER MAS

In Accordance with the Provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 54 Section 64, the Polling Hours for the Town of North Reading 2020 Annual Town Election, Originally Scheduled for May 5, 2020 and Which...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 54 SECTION 64, THE POLLING HOURS FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING 2020 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION, ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5, 2020 AND WHICH ELECTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED BY VOTE OF THE NORTH READING SELECT BOARD ON APRIL 6, 2020 TO JUNE 23, 2020 AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER CHAPTER 45 OF THE ACTS OF 2020, SHALL BE SPECIFIED IN THE WARRANT FOR SAID ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 NOON AND 6:00 PM.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 54 SECTION 64, THE POLLING HOURS FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING 2020 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION, ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5, 2020 AND WHICH ELECTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED BY VOTE OF THE NORTH READING SELECT BOARD ON APRIL 6, 2020 TO JUNE 23, 2020 AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER CHAPTER 45 OF THE ACTS OF 2020, SHALL BE SPECIFIED IN THE WARRANT FOR SAID ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 NOON AND 6:00 PM. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER

Approve Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Administrative Consent Order and Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · 4–1

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN.

Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Schultz, WallnerNo: Manupelli

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 4-1 (MRS. MANUPELLI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED (ANR PLANS FOR TOWN OWNED LAND: MAP 78, PARCEL 17 - 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

Authorize the Chair to Sign the Approval Not Required Application for 23 Riverside Drive, Map 78, Parcel 17

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED APPLICATION FOR 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MAP 78, PARCEL 17.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED APPLICATION FOR 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MAP 78, PARCEL 17. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

RECESS: 8:45 RECONVENE: 9:42

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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