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

June 1, 2020

31 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

CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION

Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 3 (Litigation - 10 Dogwood Lane, 20 Elm Street, and Ssbc Project; and Collective Bargaining - North Reading Police Union McOp Local 456,...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (LITIGATION - 10 DOGWOOD LANE, 20 ELM STREET, AND SSBC PROJECT; AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - NORTH READING POLICE UNION MCOP LOCAL 456, NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1857, AND NORTH READING DPW TEAMSTERS LOCAL 25) SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: TOWN COUNSEL DARREN KLEIN, AMY KWESSELL, DEBORAH ECKER, AND BARBARA CARBONI; TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, CONSRVATION AGENT LEAH BASBANES; POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL MURPHY; FIRE CHIEF DON STATS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS; FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE; FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT; AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER DONALD KELLIHER; 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 (LITIGATION - 10 DOGWOOD LANE, 20 ELM STREET, AND SSBC PROJECT; AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - NORTH READING POLICE UNION MCOP LOCAL 456, NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1857, AND NORTH READING DPW TEAMSTERS LOCAL 25) SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: TOWN COUNSEL DARREN KLEIN, AMY KWESSELL, DEBORAH ECKER, AND BARBARA CARBONI; TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, CONSRVATION AGENT LEAH BASBANES; POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL MURPHY; FIRE CHIEF DON STATS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS; FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE; FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT; AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER DONALD KELLIHER; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

SIGN JUNE 23, 2020 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT

Sign the June 23, 2020 Town Election Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 23, 2020 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 23, 2020 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT. 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 4 (PDF)

Sign the June 29, 2020 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.

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

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ NAY MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-1 (MR. SCHULTZ OPPOSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

FY2021 BUDGET REVIEW

Recommend the FY2021 Operating Budget in the Following Amounts as Proposed by the Town Administrator: Fixed Costs: $22,173,784.08 School: $32,526,778.00 Municipal: $17,039,800.43 for a Total of:...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AS PROPOSED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: FIXED COSTS: $22,173,784.08 SCHOOL: $32,526,778.00 MUNICIPAL: $17,039,800.43 FOR A TOTAL OF: $71,740,362.51

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AS PROPOSED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: FIXED COSTS: $22,173,784.08 SCHOOL: $32,526,778.00 MUNICIPAL: $17,039,800.43 FOR A TOTAL OF: $71,740,362.51 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 6 (PDF)

10:09 - FISCAL YEAR 2021 OPERATING BUDGET INFORMATIONAL HEARING

Continue the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Hearing to Monday, June 15th at 7:45 Pm

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET HEARING TO MONDAY, JUNE 15TH AT 7:45 PM.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET HEARING TO MONDAY, JUNE 15TH AT 7:45 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)

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

Recommend at Town Meeting Article 1 - FY2020 Budget Amendment

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1 - FY2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1 - FY2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner)

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

Recommend Article 2 - Fund FY2020 Snow and Ice Deficit

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - FUND FY2020 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - FUND FY2020 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT. 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 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 3 - FY 2020 Appropriate Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - FY 2020 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - FY 2020 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. 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 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article 4 - FY 2020 Transfer Funds to Water Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - FY 2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - FY 2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND. 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)

Recommend at Town Meeting Article 5 - FY 2020 Appropriate Money to Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - FY 2020 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - FY 2020 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND. 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)

Recommend Article 6 - FY 2020 Transfer Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 - FY 2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 - FY 2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. 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 9 (PDF)

Recommend at Town Meeting Article 7 - FY2020 Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - FY2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - FY2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND. 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 9 (PDF)

Recommend Article 8 - Select Town Officers

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8 - SELECT TOWN OFFICERS.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8 - SELECT TOWN OFFICERS. 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 9 (PDF)

Recommend Article 9 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. 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 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 10 - Authorize Director of Public Works to Accept Easements

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 10 - AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 10 - AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS. 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 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 11 - Authorize Treasurer to Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS. 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 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 12 - Authorize Chapter 90 Highway Construction

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - AUTHORIZE CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - AUTHORIZE CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION. 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 11 (PDF)

Recommend at Town Meeting Article 13 - Prior Year Bills

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. 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 11 (PDF)

Recommend Article 14 - FY2021 Operating Budget

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET. 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 11 (PDF)

(Recommend Article 15 - FY 2021 Capital Expenditures

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO (RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - FY 2021 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO (RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - FY 2021 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. 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 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16 - Fund Retirement Obligations

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS. 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 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 17 - Appropriate Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. 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 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 18 - Appropriate Money for Legal Expenses 20 Elm Street Litigation

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION. 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 13 (PDF)

Recommend Article 19 - Authorize Lease of Land/Rooftop Space for Solar Photovoltaic Facilities

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19 - AUTHORIZE LEASE OF LAND/ROOFTOP SPACE FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19 - AUTHORIZE LEASE OF LAND/ROOFTOP SPACE FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES. 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 13 (PDF)

(Recommend Article 20 - Authorize Electricity Supply/On-Bill Credit Purchase Agreements

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO (RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - AUTHORIZE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY/ON-BILL CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO (RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - AUTHORIZE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY/ON-BILL CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. 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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Recommend Article 21 - Authorize Agreements for Payments in Lieu of Taxes

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 - AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS FOR PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 - AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS FOR PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES. 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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Recommend Article 22 - Establish School Rental Revolving Account

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22 - ESTABLISH SCHOOL RENTAL REVOLVING ACCOUNT.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22 - ESTABLISH SCHOOL RENTAL REVOLVING ACCOUNT. 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 14 (PDF)

Recommend Article 23 - Authorize Lease for LED Lighting Project

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 23 - AUTHORIZE LEASE FOR LED LIGHTING PROJECT.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 23 - AUTHORIZE LEASE FOR LED LIGHTING PROJECT. 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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Recommend Article 24 - Funding for FY2021 Revaluation

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24 - FUNDING FOR FY2021 REVALUATION.

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24 - FUNDING FOR FY2021 REVALUATION. 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)

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LEGAL BILLS

Approve Legal Bills for April, 2020 in the Amount of $1,007.50 as Follows: Kp Law - Ssbc $ 682.50 American Arbitration Assoc. $ 325.00 Total $ 1,007.50

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,007.50 AS FOLLOWS: KP LAW - SSBC $ 682.50 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOC. $ 325.00 TOTAL $ 1,007.50

From the minutes

“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,007.50 AS FOLLOWS: KP LAW - SSBC $ 682.50 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOC. $ 325.00 TOTAL $ 1,007.50 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 15 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 16

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. 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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