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November 1, 2021
6 recorded votes, 0 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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#1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Subsection 2 - Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Non- Union Personnel or Contract Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel and...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 2 - STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON- UNION PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL AND SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATOVE STAFF), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 2 - STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON- UNION PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL AND SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATOVE STAFF), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE 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)
#4. JOE'S KWIK MART, 231 MAIN STREET - CHANGE OF DBA & CHANGE OF MANAGER
Continue the Consideration of Change of Manager and Change of Dba to November 22, 2021 at 7:30 Pm
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF MANAGER AND CHANGE OF DBA TO NOVEMBER 22, 2021 AT 7:30 PM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF MANAGER AND CHANGE OF DBA TO NOVEMBER 22, 2021 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)
Approve a Change of Stock Interest for the Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Beverage License for China Cuisine, Inc. 235 Main Street, Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF STOCK INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CHINA CUISINE, INC. 235 MAIN STREET, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF STOCK INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CHINA CUISINE, INC. 235 MAIN STREET, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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. VOTE TO APPROVE USEFUL LIFE FOR CAPITAL ITEMS
The Maximum Useful Life of the Departmental Equipment Listed Below to Be Financed with a Portion of the Proceeds of the $ 185,000.00 Borrowing Authorized by the Vote of the Town Passed June 5,...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW TO BE FINANCED WITH A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE $ 185,000.00 BORROWING AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSED JUNE 5, 2021 (ARTICLE 21) IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G.L. C.44, §7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: BORROWING MAXIMUM AMOUNT USEFUL LIFE PURPOSE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT $95,000.00 10 YEARS (DPW HIGHWAY PICK UP TRUCK ) DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT $90,000.00 10 YEARS (DPW HIGHWAY BOBCAT)
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW TO BE FINANCED WITH A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE $ 185,000.00 BORROWING AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSED JUNE 5, 2021 (ARTICLE 21) IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G.L. C.44, §7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: BORROWING MAXIMUM AMOUNT USEFUL LIFE PURPOSE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT $95,000.00 10 YEARS (DPW HIGHWAY PICK UP TRUCK ) DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT $90,000.00 10 YEARS (DPW HIGHWAY BOBCAT) 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. INVESTMENT POLICY STATMENT - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of the Trustees of Trust Funds Policy and to Waive the Reading of the Entire Policy
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS POLICY AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE ENTIRE POLICY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS POLICY AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE ENTIRE 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)
#15 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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