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October 19, 2020
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 3 (20 Elm Street Litigation), Such Discussions in Open Session Will Have a Detrimental Impact on the Town, and to Admit the Following:...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (20 ELM STREET LITIGATION), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: ATTORNEY BARBARA CARBONI OF TOWN COUNSEL KP LAW; AND TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; 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 (20 ELM STREET LITIGATION), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: ATTORNEY BARBARA CARBONI OF TOWN COUNSEL KP LAW; AND TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION 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)
APPOINTMENTS: ELECTION WORKERS
Appoint Additional Election Workers for the Current Appointment Period in Accordance with Section 12 of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, as Requested by the Town Clerk in a Memo Dated October 19, 2020
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT ADDITIONAL ELECTION WORKERS FOR THE CURRENT APPOINTMENT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12 OF CHAPTER 115 OF THE ACTS OF 2020, AS REQUESTED BY THE TOWN CLERK IN A MEMO DATED OCTOBER 19, 2020.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT ADDITIONAL ELECTION WORKERS FOR THE CURRENT APPOINTMENT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12 OF CHAPTER 115 OF THE ACTS OF 2020, AS REQUESTED BY THE TOWN CLERK IN A MEMO DATED OCTOBER 19, 2020. 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)
RECYCLING COMMITTEE
PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR INDEFINITE TERMS: USHA PILLAI FRANK FALCONE Mrs. Gonzalez, as liaison to the Recycling Committee,...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR INDEFINITE TERMS: USHA PILLAI FRANK FALCONE Mrs. Gonzalez, as liaison to the Recycling Committee, states she is recommending both applicants. Mr. Gilleberto states there are 2 vacancies and the terms are indefinite.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Usha Pillai, Frank Falcone), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR INDEFINITE TERMS: USHA PILLAI FRANK FALCONE Mrs. Gonzalez, as liaison to the Recycling Committee, states she is recommending both applicants. Mr. Gilleberto states there are 2 vacancies and the terms are indefinite. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ MR. O'LEARY: USHA PILLAI, FRANK FALCONE MR. STUTO: USHA PILLAI, FRANK FALCONE MR. WALLNER: USHA PILLAI, FRANK FALCONE MRS. GONSALVES: USHA PILLAI, FRANK FALCONE MRS. MANUPELLI: USHA PILLAI, FRANK FALCONE VOTED: 5-0 USHA PILLAI, FRANK FALCONE.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL
In Accordance with the Provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40b, Section 24, I Move to Appoint Town Planner Danielle McKnight as the Town of North Reading's Representative to the...
MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW, CHAPTER 40B, SECTION 24, I MOVE TO APPOINT TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT AS THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL GILLEBERTO AS THE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THREE YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 19, 2023.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Danielle McKnight, Michael Gilleberto), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW, CHAPTER 40B, SECTION 24, I MOVE TO APPOINT TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT AS THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL GILLEBERTO AS THE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THREE YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 19, 2023. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO MR. STUTO: DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO MR. WALLNER: DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO MRS. GONSALVES: DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO MRS. MANUPELLI: DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO VOTED: 5-0 DANIELLE MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
SIGN STATE/PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WARRANT
Sign the November 3, 2020 State/Presidential Election Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 STATE/PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 STATE/PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 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)
Sell by Auction Town Owned Land Designated as Map 78, Parcel 17b Located at 23 Riverside Drive, in Accordance with MGL Chapter 60, Section 77b at a Minimum Bid Price of $1,550.00 Subject to the...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION TOWN OWNED LAND DESIGNATED AS MAP 78, PARCEL 17B LOCATED AT 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $1,550.00 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION (S): 1. PARCEL SHALL NOT BE USED IN AND OF ITSELF AS A SEPARATE BUILDING LOT, AND THE PROVISIONS OF MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 6 PURSUANT TO ITS NINTH PARAGRAPH, IF APPLICABLE, ARE WAIVED TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE PARCEL AS A SEPARATE BUILDING LOT. 2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OF ANY KIND SHALL NOT BE ERECTED OR MAINTAINED ON THE PARCEL UNLESS THE PARCEL IS COMBINED WITH AN ADJOINING PARCEL CONTAINING A PRIMARY STRUCTURE. 4. THE PARCEL SHALL NOT BE USED TO SATISFY MINIMUM ZONING OR HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR USE OF ANY ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT ON THE PARCEL OR ON ANY ADJOINING PARCEL.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION TOWN OWNED LAND DESIGNATED AS MAP 78, PARCEL 17B LOCATED AT 23 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $1,550.00 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION (S): 1. PARCEL SHALL NOT BE USED IN AND OF ITSELF AS A SEPARATE BUILDING LOT, AND THE PROVISIONS OF MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 6 PURSUANT TO ITS NINTH PARAGRAPH, IF APPLICABLE, ARE WAIVED TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE PARCEL AS A SEPARATE BUILDING LOT. 2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OF ANY KIND SHALL NOT BE ERECTED OR MAINTAINED ON THE PARCEL UNLESS THE PARCEL IS COMBINED WITH AN ADJOINING PARCEL CONTAINING A PRIMARY STRUCTURE. 4. THE PARCEL SHALL NOT BE USED TO SATISFY MINIMUM ZONING OR HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR USE OF ANY ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT ON THE PARCEL OR ON ANY ADJOINING PARCEL. 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)
8:38 - KITTY'S RESTAURANT - CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
Approve a Change of Beneficial Interest for the Common Victualler/All Alcohol License for Kitty's Restaurant and Lounge, 123 Main Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR KITTY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, 123 MAIN STREET.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR KITTY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, 123 MAIN 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)
Continue the Public Hearing to November 2, 2020 at 8:00 P.m
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO NOVEMBER 2, 2020 AT 8:00 P.M.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO NOVEMBER 2, 2020 AT 8:00 P.M. 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
"BUY RECYCLED" POLICY SECOND READING OF POLICY AND ADOPTION
Hold the Second Reading of the "Buy Recycled" Policy and to Adopt the Policy
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO HOLD THE SECOND READING OF THE "BUY RECYCLED" POLICY AND TO ADOPT THE POLICY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO HOLD THE SECOND READING OF THE "BUY RECYCLED" POLICY AND TO ADOPT THE POLICY. 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/APPROVE CALENDAR YEAR 2021 MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
Approve the Calendar Year 2021 Medicare Health Insurance Plan
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021 MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021 MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. 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 LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for August, 2020 in the Amount of $13,646.01 as Follows: General $ 9,102.51 Labor $ 4,212.00 20 Elm Street $ 331.50 Total $13,646.01
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,646.01 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 9,102.51 LABOR $ 4,212.00 20 ELM STREET $ 331.50 TOTAL $13,646.01
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,646.01 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 9,102.51 LABOR $ 4,212.00 20 ELM STREET $ 331.50 TOTAL $13,646.01 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 September 21, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 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 September 21, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 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 VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the October 3, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 3, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, WallnerAbstained: Stuto
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 3, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSTAIN MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. STUTO ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
ADJOURN
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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