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June 15, 2020
17 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 (Litigation -Ssbc Project, and Collective Bargaining - North Reading Police Union McOp Local 456, Such Discussions in Open Session Will...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (LITIGATION -SSBC PROJECT, AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - NORTH READING POLICE UNION MCOP LOCAL 456, SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR, ROBERT COLLINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ELIZABETH ROURKE, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT AND DON 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 -SSBC PROJECT, AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - NORTH READING POLICE UNION MCOP LOCAL 456, SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR, ROBERT COLLINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ELIZABETH ROURKE, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT AND DON 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)
MINUTES
Approve the May 18, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 18, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 18, 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 June 1, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 1, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 1, 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)
Approve the June 5, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 5, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 5, 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 June 9, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 9, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 9, 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)
Request Deficit Spending Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 31 in the Amount of Five Hundred Fifty Two Thousand One Hundered and Thirty Seven Dollars ($552,137.00) for Public...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REQUEST DEFICIT SPENDING UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 44, SECTION 31 IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDERED AND THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($552,137.00) FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REQUEST DEFICIT SPENDING UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 44, SECTION 31 IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDERED AND THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($552,137.00) FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. 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)
SIGN INTERMUNICIPAL REGIONAL HOUSING SERVICES CONTRACT
Approve and Sign the Intermunicipal Regional Housing Services Agreement to Commence on July 1, 2020 and Expire on June 30, 2022
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE INTERMUNICIPAL REGIONAL HOUSING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO COMMENCE ON JULY 1, 2020 AND EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE INTERMUNICIPAL REGIONAL HOUSING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO COMMENCE ON JULY 1, 2020 AND EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2022. 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)
Authorize the Chair to Sign the Letter of Endorsement for the Open Space and Recreation Plan
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FOR THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FOR THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN. 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, Continued to June 8, 2020, and Further Continued to June 29, 2020, Be Further Continued to July 27, 2020...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE TOWN MODERATOR THAT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11, 2020, CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2020, AND FURTHER CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2020, BE FURTHER CONTINUED TO JULY 27, 2020 AT 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE TOWN MODERATOR THAT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11, 2020, CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2020, AND FURTHER CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2020, BE FURTHER CONTINUED TO JULY 27, 2020 AT 7:00 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)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 5 - FY 2020 Appropriate Money to Stabilization Fund
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)
Recommend Passing Over Article 6 - FY 2020 Transfer Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 6 - FY 2020 TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 6 - FY 2020 TRANSFER 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)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 7 - FY2020 Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
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)
Withdraw My Motion
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO WITHDRAW MY MOTION
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO WITHDRAW MY MOTION 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)
CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY RESTAURANT OUTDOOR DINING
Approve the Application for Temporary Outdoor Dining for the Following Business, Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements and Receipt of a Certificate of Insurance Identifying Outdoor...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE IDENTIFYING OUTDOOR DINING, TO BE VALID THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST, 2020 OR UNTIL THE GOVERNOR'S COVID-19 ORDER NUMBER 35, ISSUED JUNE 1ST, 2020, IS RESCINDED, WHICHEVER IS SOONER, AT WHICH POINT RESTAURAUNTS SHALL REVERT TO THEIR ORIGINAL LICENSED PREMISES. NAN'S CAFÉ
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE IDENTIFYING OUTDOOR DINING, TO BE VALID THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST, 2020 OR UNTIL THE GOVERNOR'S COVID-19 ORDER NUMBER 35, ISSUED JUNE 1ST, 2020, IS RESCINDED, WHICHEVER IS SOONER, AT WHICH POINT RESTAURAUNTS SHALL REVERT TO THEIR ORIGINAL LICENSED PREMISES. NAN'S CAFÉ 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)
Amend the Approval for Temporary Outdoor Dining for Horseshoe Grille as Reflected in the Revised Tent Dining Area Description
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING FOR HORSESHOE GRILLE AS REFLECTED IN THE REVISED TENT DINING AREA DESCRIPTION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING FOR HORSESHOE GRILLE AS REFLECTED IN THE REVISED TENT DINING AREA DESCRIPTION. 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)
LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for May, 2020 in the Amount of $16,770.37 as Follows: General $11,154.37 Labor $ 5,538.00 20 Elm Street $78.00 Total $16,770.37
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MAY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,770.37 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $11,154.37 LABOR $ 5,538.00 20 ELM STREET $78.00 TOTAL $16,770.37
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MAY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,770.37 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $11,154.37 LABOR $ 5,538.00 20 ELM STREET $78.00 TOTAL $16,770.37 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: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Gonzalez)
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