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April 15, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 3 (Collective Bargaining - Health Insurance; Pending Litigation - Secondary School Building Project), and Exemption 6 (Real Estate - 4,...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - HEALTH INSURANCE; PENDING LITIGATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT), AND EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12, AND 14 CONCORD STREET, 303 MAIN STREET, AND 327 MAIN STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE, TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; PAUL MCKINLEY, JILL MURPHY, AND JOE SPENCER FROM WESTON AND SAMPSON, AND DAVE GIANGRANDE FROM DCI AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - HEALTH INSURANCE; PENDING LITIGATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT), AND EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12, AND 14 CONCORD STREET, 303 MAIN STREET, AND 327 MAIN STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE, TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; PAUL MCKINLEY, JILL MURPHY, AND JOE SPENCER FROM WESTON AND SAMPSON, AND DAVE GIANGRANDE FROM DCI AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION. 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)
MINUTES
Approve the April 6, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 6, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 6, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. 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)
Approve the April 6, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 6, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 6, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. 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)
CONSULT WITH TOWN MODERATOR REGARDING CONTINUING THE MAY 11, 2020 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Recommend to the Town Moderator That the Special Town Meeting Scheduled for May 11, 2020 Be Continued to June 8, 2020 at 7:10 Pm, and That IT Be Further Continued to June 29, 2020 at 7:10 Pm
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE TOWN MODERATOR THAT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11, 2020 BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2020 AT 7:10 PM, AND THAT IT BE FURTHER CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2020 AT 7:10 PM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE TOWN MODERATOR THAT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11, 2020 BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2020 AT 7:10 PM, AND THAT IT BE FURTHER CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2020 AT 7:10 PM. 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)
REVIEW JUNE TOWN MEETING ARTICLES AND CONSIDER POTENTIAL DELAY OF JUNE TOWN MEETING
Delay June Town Meeting to June 29, 2020 at 7:00 Pm
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DELAY JUNE TOWN MEETING TO JUNE 29, 2020 AT 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DELAY JUNE TOWN MEETING TO JUNE 29, 2020 AT 7:00 PM. 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)
EXTENSION OF RMLD AGREEMENT
Authorize the Extension of the Term of the Twenty Year Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and Reading Municipal Light Department and to Sign the Extension
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE TWENTY YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT AND TO SIGN THE EXTENSION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE TWENTY YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT AND TO SIGN THE EXTENSION. 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)
ACQUIRE TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR WATER TREATMENT - 327 MAIN STREET (BOSTON FLOWER MARKET)
Adopt the Order of Taking in the Form Presented to Acquire a Temporary Easement for Water System Purposes in the Property at 327 Main Street, and to Authorize the Chair to Execute the Order on...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE ORDER OF TAKING IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO ACQUIRE A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM PURPOSES IN THE PROPERTY AT 327 MAIN STREET, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD UPON RECEIPT OF A WAIVER OF DAMAGES AND APPRAISAL FOR SUCH TAKING FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE ORDER OF TAKING IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO ACQUIRE A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM PURPOSES IN THE PROPERTY AT 327 MAIN STREET, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD UPON RECEIPT OF A WAIVER OF DAMAGES AND APPRAISAL FOR SUCH TAKING FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY. 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)
LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for February, 2020 in the Amount of $11,674.84 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 9,315.34 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 1,248.00 20 Elm Street 40b Project $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR FEBRUARY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,674.84 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 9,315.34 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,248.00 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 1,111.50 TOTAL $11,674.84
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR FEBRUARY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,674.84 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 9,315.34 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 1,248.00 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 1,111.50 TOTAL $11,674.84 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)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. 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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