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December 21, 2020
26 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the December 7, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Revised
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 7, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS REVISED.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 7, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS REVISED. 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)
Approve the December 7, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 7, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 7, 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)
7:51 - MEET WITH COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMMISSION JOINT APPOINTMENT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DISCUSS COMMUNITY PLA
Jointly Appoint the Following Individual as a Full Member of the Economic Development Committee for a Term Through March 3, 2023. Pat Lee
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL AS A FULL MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM THROUGH MARCH 3, 2023. PAT LEE
Each member who voted named the same choice (Pat Lee), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL AS A FULL MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM THROUGH MARCH 3, 2023. PAT LEE MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary inquired if there were any other candidates for a Full Member position, Mr. Pearce responded there were not. MR. O'LEARY: PAT LEE MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: PAT LEE MR. WALLNER: PAT LEE MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: PAT LEE MRS. MANUPELLI: PAT LEE VOTED: 5-0 - PAT LEE.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
DONATION OF LAND - LOT 164, LITTLE MEADOW WAY
Approve Acceptance by the Conservation Commission of a Parcel of Land Identified as "Lot 164 - Open Space" on a Plan Entitled "Definitive Plan Bradford Pond Estates No. Reading, Mass." Dated...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS "LOT 164 - OPEN SPACE" ON A PLAN ENTITLED "DEFINITIVE PLAN BRADFORD POND ESTATES NO. READING, MASS." DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2008, REVISED THROUGH JUNE 10, 2009, SUBJECT TO TOWN COUNSEL CONFIRMING THE TITLE, AND TO SIGN THE APPROVAL.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, StutoThe roll call lists Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS "LOT 164 - OPEN SPACE" ON A PLAN ENTITLED "DEFINITIVE PLAN BRADFORD POND ESTATES NO. READING, MASS." DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2008, REVISED THROUGH JUNE 10, 2009, SUBJECT TO TOWN COUNSEL CONFIRMING THE TITLE, AND TO SIGN THE APPROVAL. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. WALLNER ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
RYER'S STORE SWARANSH LLC D/B/A SUBWAY THE LOBSTER CLAW DOS LOBOS
Ryer's Store Swaransh LLC D/B/A Subway the Lobster Claw Dos Lobos
Ryer's Store Swaransh LLC D/B/A Subway the Lobster Claw Dos Lobos
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, StutoKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. The roll call lists Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED VOTE: 3-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. WALLNER ABSENT, MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
HORSESHOE CAFÉ, INC. JOE FISH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT KITTY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE DOS LOBOS
Horseshoe Café, Inc. Joe Fish Seafood Restaurant Kitty's Restaurant and Lounge Dos Lobos
Horseshoe Café, Inc. Joe Fish Seafood Restaurant Kitty's Restaurant and Lounge Dos Lobos
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, StutoKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. The roll call lists Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED VOTE: 3-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. WALLNER ABSENT, MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
COMMON VICTUALLER / WINES AND MALTS
Renew the Following Common Victualler / Wines and Malts License to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Mario's Ristorante
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER / WINES AND MALTS LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: MARIO'S RISTORANTE
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER / WINES AND MALTS LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: MARIO'S RISTORANTE 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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
MADAM VICE CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLUB /ALL ALCOHOL (FRATERNAL) LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJEC
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Club /All Alcohol (Fraternal) License to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Club /All Alcohol (Fraternal) License to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
KITTY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE PAPA GINO'S SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS
Kitty's Restaurant and Lounge Loyal Order of Moose Papa Gino's Sports, Spirits and Steaks
Kitty's Restaurant and Lounge Loyal Order of Moose Papa Gino's Sports, Spirits and Steaks
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE & R
Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: New England Beverage & Redemption One Stop Liquors
Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: New England Beverage & Redemption One Stop Liquors
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: CHRISTOPHER'S
And Malt Beverage Licenses to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Christopher's Market Ryer's Store
And Malt Beverage Licenses to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Christopher's Market Ryer's Store
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
MADAM VICE CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DE
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Jukebox License to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Jukebox License to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
From the minutes
“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)
MADAM VICE CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPA
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Class I License to Expire January 1, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Bobcat of Boston
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Class I License to Expire January 1, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Bobcat of Boston
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerStephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
AND TO FURTHER INSTRUCT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO NOTIFY SAID LICENCEES THAT IF THEY DO NOT SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED PAPERWOR
And to Further Instruct the Town Administrator to Notify Said Licencees That If They Do Not Submit All Required Paperwork by December 31, 2020 Their License Will Not Be Released and They Will Be...
And to Further Instruct the Town Administrator to Notify Said Licencees That If They Do Not Submit All Required Paperwork by December 31, 2020 Their License Will Not Be Released and They Will Be...
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
APPOINTMENTS CULTURAL COUNCIL
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Cultural Council for Terms to Expire December 31, 2023. Philip Healy (Incumbent) Daniela Clayborne Mirko Messa Silvia...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. PHILIP HEALY (INCUMBENT) DANIELA CLAYBORNE MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO YAN HUANG NANCY LUDWIG
Each member who voted named the same choice (Philip Healy, Daniela Clayborne, Mirko Messa Silvia Aguayo, Yan Huang, Nancy Ludwig), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. PHILIP HEALY (INCUMBENT) DANIELA CLAYBORNE MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO YAN HUANG NANCY LUDWIG MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: PHILIP HEALY, DANIELA CLAYBORNE, MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO, YAN HUANG, NANCY LUDWIG MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: PHILIP HEALY, DANIELA CLAYBORNE, MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO, YAN HUANG, NANCY LUDWIG MR. WALLNER: PHILIP HEALY, DANIELA CLAYBORNE, MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO, YAN HUANG, NANCY LUDWIG MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: PHILIP HEALY, DANIELA CLAYBORNE, MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO, YAN HUANG, NANCY LUDWIG MRS. MANUPELLI: PHILIP HEALY, DANIELA CLAYBORNE, MIRKO MESSA SILVIA AGUAYO, YAN HUANG, NANCY LUDWIG VOTED: 5-0 - PHILIP HEALY, DANIELA CLAYBORNE, MIRKO MESSA.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
SILVIA AGUAYO, YAN HUANG, NANCY LUDWIG HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Historical Commission for Terms to Expire December 31, 2023. (Four Openings) Patricia Romeo (Incumbent) Francine...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. (FOUR OPENINGS) PATRICIA ROMEO (INCUMBENT) FRANCINE COUGHLIN (INCUMBENT) JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS
Each member who voted named the same choice (Patricia Romeo Francine Coughlin Joanna Williams-Hoxha David Cross), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. (FOUR OPENINGS) PATRICIA ROMEO (INCUMBENT) FRANCINE COUGHLIN (INCUMBENT) JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Wallner states it's nice there are incumbents coming back and new people joining and it's great to have a full committee. MR. O'LEARY: PATRICIA ROMEO FRANCINE COUGHLIN JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: PATRICIA ROMEO FRANCINE COUGHLIN JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS MR. WALLNER: PATRICIA ROMEO FRANCINE COUGHLIN JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: PATRICIA ROMEO FRANCINE COUGHLIN JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS MRS. MANUPELLI: PATRICIA ROMEO FRANCINE COUGHLIN JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS VOTED: 5-0 PATRICIA ROMEO.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
FRANCINE COUGHLIN JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA DAVID CROSS MARTINS POND STUDY COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Martin's Pond Study Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2023. (Three Openings) Joel Spruance Joanna...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE MARTIN'S POND STUDY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (THREE OPENINGS) JOEL SPRUANCE JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA
Each member who voted named the same choice (Joel Spruance, Joanna Williams-Hoxha), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE MARTIN'S POND STUDY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (THREE OPENINGS) JOEL SPRUANCE JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner states there is a lot of work coming up in the spring, Joanna has a lot of experience and this is a great recommendation. MR. O'LEARY: JOEL SPRUANCE, JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: JOEL SPRUANCE, JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA MR. WALLNER: JOEL SPRUANCE, JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: JOEL SPRUANCE, JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA MRS. MANUPELLI: JOEL SPRUANCE, JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA VOTED: 5-0 - JOEL SPRUANCE, JOANNA WILLIAMS-HOXHA.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
TAXATION AID COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Taxation Aid Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2023. (Two Openings) Mary Prenney (Incumbent) Yan Huang
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (TWO OPENINGS) MARY PRENNEY (INCUMBENT) YAN HUANG
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (TWO OPENINGS) MARY PRENNEY (INCUMBENT) YAN HUANG MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Wallner states he has not met with the committee yet but will meet in January and he recommends both candidates. MR. O'LEARY: MARY PRENNEY, YAN HUANG MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: MARY PRENNEY, YAN HUANG Mr. Wallner stated Debbie Carbone is the third committee member. MR. WALLNER: MARY PRENNEY, YAN HUANG MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: MARY PRENNEY, YAN HUANG MRS. MANUPELLI: MARY PRENNEY, YAN HUANG VOTED: 5-0 - MARY PRENNEY, YAN HUANG.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
FOREST COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Forest Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2023. (One Opening) Alison Polido Chris Lippert Mr. Wallner...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE FOREST COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (ONE OPENING) ALISON POLIDO CHRIS LIPPERT Mr. Wallner states Alison Polido is the recommendation.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Alison Polido), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE FOREST COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (ONE OPENING) ALISON POLIDO CHRIS LIPPERT Mr. Wallner states Alison Polido is the recommendation. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: ALISON POLIDO MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: ALISON POLIDO MR. WALLNER: ALISON POLIDO MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: ALISON POLIDO MRS. MANUPELLI: ALISON POLIDO VOTED: 5-0 - ALISON POLIDO.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
LIBRARY TRUSTEES LIBRARY TRUSTEES - ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as Associate Member to the Library Trustees for a Term to Expire December 31, 2023. (Two Openings) Deborah Aldrich
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. (TWO OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH
Each member who voted named the same choice (Deborah Aldrich), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. (TWO OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mrs. Manupelli states Deborah Aldrich would like to continue her service as an Associate Member. MR. O'LEARY: DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. WALLNER: DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. MANUPELLI: DEBORAH ALDRICH VOTED: 5-0 - DEBORAH ALDRICH.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Library Trustees for Terms to Expire December 31, 2023. (Three Openings) Jennifer Stritzel Thomson (Incumbent) Mirko...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. (THREE OPENINGS) JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON (INCUMBENT) MIRKO MESSA KATIE GABRIELLO
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jennifer Stritzel Thomson, Mirko Messa, Katie Gabriello), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. (THREE OPENINGS) JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON (INCUMBENT) MIRKO MESSA KATIE GABRIELLO MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mrs. Manupelli states the candidates are recommendations by the Chair of the Committee. MR. O'LEARY: JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON, MIRKO MESSA, KATIE GABRIELLO MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON, MIRKO MESSA, KATIE GABRIELLO MR. WALLNER: JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON, MIRKO MESSA, KATIE GABRIELLO MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON, MIRKO MESSA, KATIE GABRIELLO MRS. MANUPELLI: JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON, MIRKO MESSA, KATIE GABRIELLO VOTED: 5-0 - JENNIFER STRITZEL THOMSON, MIRKO MESSA, KATIE GABRIELLO.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
BOARD OF APPEALS
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals as for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2023. (One Opening) Jennifer Platt (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (ONE OPENING) JENNIFER PLATT (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jennifer Platt), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (ONE OPENING) JENNIFER PLATT (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Stuto thanks Ms. Platt for continuing on and has his full recommendation. MR. O'LEARY: JENNIFER PLATT MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: JENNIFER PLATT MR. WALLNER: JENNIFER PLATT MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: JENNIFER PLATT MRS. MANUPELLI: JENNIFER PLATT VOTED: 5-0 - JENNIFER PLATT.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
BOARD OF APPEALS - ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals as for Terms Listed. (Two Openings) Maria Lockhart-Through December 31,...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS FOR TERMS LISTED. (TWO OPENINGS) MARIA LOCKHART-THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 FRANK GAZZOLA - THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022
Each member who voted named the same choice (Maria Lockhart, Frank Gazzola), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS FOR TERMS LISTED. (TWO OPENINGS) MARIA LOCKHART-THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 FRANK GAZZOLA - THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Stuto states Chair Platt makes these recommendations and he is in agreement. He further stated there is a third opening for an Associate Member for a 1 year term that is not being filled at this time. MR. O'LEARY: MARIA LOCKHART, FRANK GAZZOLA MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: MARIA LOCKHART, FRANK GAZZOLA MR. WALLNER: MARIA LOCKHART, FRANK GAZZOLA MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: MARIA LOCKHART, FRANK GAZZOLA MRS. MANUPELLI: MARIA LOCKHART, FRANK GAZZOLA VOTED: 5-0 - MARIA LOCKHART, FRANK GAZZOLA.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
WATER COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment as Members to the Water Commission for Terms to Expire December 31, 2023 (Two Openings) Vincent Ragucci Andrew Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE WATER COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023 (TWO OPENINGS) VINCENT RAGUCCI ANDREW STREET
Each member who voted named the same choice (Vincent Ragucci, Andrew Street), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE WATER COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023 (TWO OPENINGS) VINCENT RAGUCCI ANDREW STREET MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: VINCENT RAGUCCI, ANDREW STREET MR. VINCENZOSTUTO: VINCENT RAGUCCI, ANDREW STREET MR. WALLNER: VINCENT RAGUCCI, ANDREW STREET MRS. GONSALVESGONZALEZ: VINCENT RAGUCCI, ANDREW STREET MRS. MANUPELLI: VINCENT RAGUCCI, ANDREW STREET VOTED: 5-0 - VINCENT RAGUCCI, ANDREW STREET.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
LEGAL BILLS - OCTOBER
Approve Legal Bills for October, 2020 in the Amount of $14,108.25 as Follows: General $ 5,294.25 Labor $ 4,953.00 20 Elm Street $ 3,861.00 Total $14,108.25
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,108.25 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 5,294.25 LABOR $ 4,953.00 20 ELM STREET $ 3,861.00 TOTAL $14,108.25
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,108.25 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 5,294.25 LABOR $ 4,953.00 20 ELM STREET $ 3,861.00 TOTAL $14,108.25 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
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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