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September 21, 2020
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 3 (Ssbc Litigation; Collective Bargaining - DPW, Fire), Such Discussions in Open Session Will Have a Detrimental Impact on the Town, and...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (SSBC LITIGATION; COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - DPW, FIRE), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: ATTORNEY GEORGE DEPTULA (SPECIAL COUNSEL), HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS; 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.
The minutes name Stephen O'Leary as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (SSBC LITIGATION; COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - DPW, FIRE), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: ATTORNEY GEORGE DEPTULA (SPECIAL COUNSEL), HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS; 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: MR. O'LEARY 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: O'Leary)
Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign an Amendment to the Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society Modifying the Society's...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY MODIFYING THE SOCIETY'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDINGS AT THE PUTNAM HOUSE GROUNDS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY MODIFYING THE SOCIETY'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDINGS AT THE PUTNAM HOUSE GROUNDS. 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)
Establish a Gift Account for Repairs, Mainteannce, and Improvments to Buildings Located on the Grounds of the Reverend Daniel Putnam House
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A GIFT ACCOUNT FOR REPAIRS, MAINTEANNCE, AND IMPROVMENTS TO BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE REVEREND DANIEL PUTNAM HOUSE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A GIFT ACCOUNT FOR REPAIRS, MAINTEANNCE, AND IMPROVMENTS TO BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE REVEREND DANIEL PUTNAM HOUSE. 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
Recommend Passing Over Article 4 - Appropriate Money to the Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER 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)
ARTICLE 5 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 5 - Appropriate Money to the Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER 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)
ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
Recommend Passing Over Article 8 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER 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)
ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2021 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend Article 9 - Amend FY2021 Capital Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2021 CAPITAL BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 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)
ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES
Recommend Passing Over Article 10- Appropriate Money for Special Counsel Legal Expenses
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 10- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER 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 12 - Fund Town Building Repairs
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 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 VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 13 - ESTABLISH FUND/ACCOUNT FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
Recommend Article 13 - Establish Fund/Account for Historical Buildings
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - ESTABLISH FUND/ACCOUNT FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 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)
AFFIRM DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE REPORT OF MODERATOR'S DECLARATION TO DECLARE RECESS AND CONTINUE TO
Affirm the Designation of the Public Safety Director to File the Report of the Moderator's Declaration to Postpone Town Meeting with the Attorney General's Office
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE DESIGNATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE THE REPORT OF THE MODERATOR'S DECLARATION TO POSTPONE TOWN MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE DESIGNATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE THE REPORT OF THE MODERATOR'S DECLARATION TO POSTPONE TOWN MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. 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)
MINUTES
Approve the May 18, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 18, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 18, 2020 EXECUTIVE 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.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the August 27, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 27, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the roll call shows Stephen O'Leary abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 27, 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 ABSTAIN MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-1 (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the August 31, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 31, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 31, 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)
RESCHEDULE TOWN OWNED LAND HEARING - MAP 78, PARCEL 17 - 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Reschedule the Town Owned Land Hearing for Map 78, Parcel 17 - 23 Riverside Drive from September 28, 2020 to October 19, 2020 at 7:30 Pm
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RESCHEDULE THE TOWN OWNED LAND HEARING FOR MAP 78, PARCEL 17 - 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 TO OCTOBER 19, 2020 AT 7:30 PM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RESCHEDULE THE TOWN OWNED LAND HEARING FOR MAP 78, PARCEL 17 - 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 TO OCTOBER 19, 2020 AT 7:30 PM. 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)
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING
In Accordance with Covid-19 Order #50, I Move to Extend Previously Approved Permits for Temporary Outdoor Dining to 60 Days After the End of the Covid-19 State of Emergency Subject to Review and...
MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COVID-19 ORDER #50, I MOVE TO EXTEND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING TO 60 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SNOW PLOWING/REMOVAL AND CLIMATE CONTROL PLANS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COVID-19 ORDER #50, I MOVE TO EXTEND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING TO 60 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SNOW PLOWING/REMOVAL AND CLIMATE CONTROL PLANS. 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)
Designate the Public Safety Director as the Municipal Approving Authority for Remote Learning Enrichment Programs
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR AS THE MUNICIPAL APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR REMOTE LEARNING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR AS THE MUNICIPAL APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR REMOTE LEARNING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. 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)
REVIEW STATUS OF SENIOR TAX REBATE WORK-OFF PROGRAM
Increase the Hourly Rate for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program to Twleve Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($12.75) for Program Year 2019-2020 Only, and to Maintain the Maximum Benefit of $750 as...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO INCREASE THE HOURLY RATE FOR THE SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM TO TWLEVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($12.75) FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2019-2020 ONLY, AND TO MAINTAIN THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT OF $750 AS AUTHORIZED BY TOWN MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO INCREASE THE HOURLY RATE FOR THE SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM TO TWLEVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY FIVE CENTS ($12.75) FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2019-2020 ONLY, AND TO MAINTAIN THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT OF $750 AS AUTHORIZED BY TOWN MEETING. 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)
LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for July, 2020 in the Amount of $14,312.24 as Follows: General $ 5, 225.24 Labor $ 8,716.50 20 Elm Street $ 370.50 Total $14,312.24
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,312.24 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 5, 225.24 LABOR $ 8,716.50 20 ELM STREET $ 370.50 TOTAL $14,312.24
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,312.24 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 5, 225.24 LABOR $ 8,716.50 20 ELM STREET $ 370.50 TOTAL $14,312.24 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.
From the minutes
“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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