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28 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 5, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, 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.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 9, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the August 17, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 17, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 17, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Sign the Letter to the Delegation and Administration Regarding the US Postal Service as Amended by Mrs. Manupelli
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE DELEGATION AND ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE US POSTAL SERVICE AS AMENDED BY MRS. MANUPELLI.
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE DELEGATION AND ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE US POSTAL SERVICE AS AMENDED BY MRS. MANUPELLI. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-1 (MRS. GONZALEZ OPPOSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Continue the Public Hearing to September 28, 2020 at 7:30 P.m
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 AT 7:30 P.M.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 AT 7:30 P.M. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
Recommend Article 1 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
Article 2 - Prior Year Bills a Madam Chair, I Move to Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
Article 2 - Prior Year Bills a Madam Chair, I Move to Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
“MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 3 - Appropriate Money to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Article 4 -Appropriate Money to the Stabilization Fund Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Recommend at Town Meeting Article 4 - Appropriate Money to the Stabilization Fund
Article 4 -Appropriate Money to the Stabilization Fund Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Recommend at Town Meeting Article 4 - Appropriate Money to the Stabilization Fund
“MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 5 - Appropriate Money to the Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 6 - Appropriate Money to the Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 7 - Amend FY2021 Operating Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 8 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 9 - Amend FY2021 Capital Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2021 CAPITAL BUDGET.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2021 CAPITAL BUDGET. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 10- Appropriate Money for Special Counsel Legal Expenses
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 11- Appropriate Money for Martin's Pond Water Treatment
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR MARTIN'S POND WATER TREATMENT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR MARTIN'S POND WATER TREATMENT. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 12 - Fund Town Building Repairs
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 - FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 - FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE Mr. O'Leary states this is money that is typically factored into the budget and is typically recommended. VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting -Article 13 - Establish Fund/Account for Historical Buildings
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING -ARTICLE 13 - ESTABLISH FUND/ACCOUNT FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING -ARTICLE 13 - ESTABLISH FUND/ACCOUNT FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 14 - Hazard Mitigation Update
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - HAZARD MITIGATION UPDATE.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - HAZARD MITIGATION UPDATE. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 15 - Adopt MGL Chapter 33 Section 59 - Employees in Military Service
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - ADOPT MGL CHAPTER 33 SECTION 59 - EMPLOYEES IN MILITARY SERVICE.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - ADOPT MGL CHAPTER 33 SECTION 59 - EMPLOYEES IN MILITARY SERVICE. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 16 - Fund Route 28/Main Street Study and Redesign
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - FUND ROUTE 28/MAIN STREET STUDY AND REDESIGN.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - FUND ROUTE 28/MAIN STREET STUDY AND REDESIGN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Remove Article 17 - Conveyance of Town Owned Land for Affordable Housing Development - 3 Carpenter Drive (Map 56, Parcel 62) from the October Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 17 - CONVEYANCE OF TOWN OWNED LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - 3 CARPENTER DRIVE (MAP 56, PARCEL 62) FROM THE OCTOBER TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Manupelli
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 17 - CONVEYANCE OF TOWN OWNED LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - 3 CARPENTER DRIVE (MAP 56, PARCEL 62) FROM THE OCTOBER TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 4-1 (MRS. MANUPELLI OPPOSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
Sign the October 5, 2020 Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 5, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 5, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend to the Town Moderator That the October Annual Town Meeting Scheduled for Monday, October 5th, 2020 Be Held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 at 11:00 Am at 189 Park Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE TOWN MODERATOR THAT THE OCTOBER ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2020 BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2020 AT 11:00 AM AT 189 PARK STREET.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE TOWN MODERATOR THAT THE OCTOBER ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2020 BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2020 AT 11:00 AM AT 189 PARK STREET. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Member of the Martin's Pond Committee for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2022. Donald Skoog
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE MARTIN'S POND COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. DONALD SKOOG
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mr. Skoog), so they are shown as voting yes.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE MARTIN'S POND COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. DONALD SKOOG MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MR. SKOOG MRS. GONZALEZ MR. SKOOG MR. WALLNER MR. SKOOG MR. O'LEARY MR. SKOOG MRS. MANUPELLI MR. SKOOG VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS - MR. SKOOG).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Contract Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Administrative Staff for the Period of July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Contract Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Library Staff Association for the Period of July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
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