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December 20, 2021
22 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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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.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Subsection 2 - Strategy with Respect to Non-Union Personnel as Well as Subsection 3 - Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining (North Reading...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 2 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO NON-UNION PERSONNEL AS WELL AS SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1857) AND PENDING LITIGATION (SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING LITIGATION & 20 ELM STREET), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 2 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO NON-UNION PERSONNEL AS WELL AS SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1857) AND PENDING LITIGATION (SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING LITIGATION & 20 ELM STREET), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN. 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 the Polling Location for All Precincts for the January 25, 2022 Special District Election to Be St.theresa's Church Hall, 63 Winter Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE POLLING LOCATION FOR ALL PRECINCTS FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022 SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE ST.THERESA'S CHURCH HALL, 63 WINTER STREET.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE POLLING LOCATION FOR ALL PRECINCTS FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022 SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE ST.THERESA'S CHURCH HALL, 63 WINTER 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 #6. REVIEW/AFFIRM SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE DESIGNATIONS Mr. Gilleberto said that these are position that they have traditionally struggled to find employees outside the town or school workforce. The Human Resource Dept. conducts and annual review at the request of the Board with previously authorized position to see if any positions are able to be removed from the designation and in the most recent review they did not find any positions that they were comfortable with removing. The vote would allow this to continue into 2022 most notable for a number of seasonable positions. Mr. Stuto said he did not see the EDC. Mr. Gilleberto said to add that..” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Reconfirm the Vote of December 7, 2020 Designating the Following Positions as Having Special Municipal Employee Status Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268a: Parks and Recreation Infant/Toddler...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECONFIRM THE VOTE OF DECEMBER 7, 2020 DESIGNATING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AS HAVING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 268A: PARKS AND RECREATION INFANT/TODDLER INSTRUCTOR AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR/COACH SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR/COACH SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SUMMER COUNSELOR POLICE MATRON CROSSING GUARD COUNCIL ON AGING VAN DRIVER FINANCE COMMITTEE RECORDING SECRETARY POLICE DEPARTMENT CO-FACILITATORS FOR THE YOUTH ACTION TEAM LIBRARY SUBSITUTE LIBRARY TECHNICIAN AND THE FOLLOWING POSITION AS VOTED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2019: BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE AND THE FOLLOWING POSITION AS VOTED IN JULY 2021 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMEBER Chair expressed concern with getting into the habit of routinely granting these and there are a number of people looking for work including students who may be capable of fulfilling these positions. She does not think they should be in the habit of continuing this and that their recruitment efforts should be different. May be they should lock to other eligible individuals that could fill the positions like high school or college students who may have already been trained by the Parks and Rec. Mr. Wallner added about the Volunteer Engagement Committee Job The Chair agreed and said it is a paid position. Mr. O'Leary concurred with the Chair.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECONFIRM THE VOTE OF DECEMBER 7, 2020 DESIGNATING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AS HAVING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 268A: PARKS AND RECREATION INFANT/TODDLER INSTRUCTOR AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR/COACH SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR/COACH SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SUMMER COUNSELOR POLICE MATRON CROSSING GUARD COUNCIL ON AGING VAN DRIVER FINANCE COMMITTEE RECORDING SECRETARY POLICE DEPARTMENT CO-FACILITATORS FOR THE YOUTH ACTION TEAM LIBRARY SUBSITUTE LIBRARY TECHNICIAN AND THE FOLLOWING POSITION AS VOTED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2019: BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE AND THE FOLLOWING POSITION AS VOTED IN JULY 2021 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMEBER Chair expressed concern with getting into the habit of routinely granting these and there are a number of people looking for work including students who may be capable of fulfilling these positions. She does not think they should be in the habit of continuing this and that their recruitment efforts should be different. May be they should lock to other eligible individuals that could fill the positions like high school or college students who may have already been trained by the Parks and Rec. Mr. Wallner added about the Volunteer Engagement Committee Job The Chair agreed and said it is a paid position. Mr. O'Leary concurred with the Chair. 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 #7____ COVID UPDATE The Town Administrator provided a verbal update and included a copy of the recent public message in the Select Board meeting packet. Mr. O'Leary said as the liaison of the Board of Heath the last meeting last week that the positive case have gone up 9.82% which is the highest in the region. They jumped up from the pnor week from 4.42%. The comparable communities are at Wilmington 8.4%, Reading 7.67%, Lynnfield 7.8%, North Andover 5.1%, Andover 6.37% and the state average is at 5.91%. There has been a significant change in focus. . They are focusing on the public message and vaccinations. The people that are doing the contract tracing for the town are being disrespected and verbally abused by members of the community who are angered to be notified. They do not deserve that treatment and the people should be ashamed of themselves. He asked to mask up and vaccinate. The unvaccinated are 5 times more likely to get it. The Department of Public Health said 99.9% of breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated people under the age of 60 have resulted in zero deaths. North Reading is trying very hard and have had many clinics. The numbers are staggering and people need to park together. He thanked Bob Bracy and Pam Bath the public health nurse and the staff. Chair Manupelli thanked Mr. O'Leary and added the staff has been working overtime and it has been very stressful for them. People need to be king so we can all get through this. Mr. O'Leary added that this is not going away and the resources are running low in this department and to remember that at budget time. He would not be surprised if there were recommendation for more staff and hours to keep up with the day to day responsibilities of the Board of Health. #8 LICENSE RENEWALS Chair Manupelli needed to recuse herself from one of the votes tonight due to family members working or have worked at an establishment. MADAM VICECHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -KYLIE'S COFFEE D/B/A HEAV'NLY DONUTS.” (Motion: Stuto)
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Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MR. O'LEARY MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 1-RECUSED.”
Renew the Following Common Victualler Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: VOTED BY: -SWARANSH LLC. d.b.a SUBWAY -MCDONALDS- -NAN'S CENTRE CAFE -DAIRY QUEEN -TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT d.b.a SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS -GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19 -AJMER SONS INC. D/B/A NICK'S PLACE MR. STUTO MR. O'LEARY MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).”
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Following Common Victualler/All Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -To the Dogs Restaurant Management D.b.a Sports, Spirits...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT d.b.a SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS -GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT d.b.a SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS -GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19 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)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Following Package Store/All Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -One Stop Liquors Inc
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -ONE STOP LIQUORS INC.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -ONE STOP LIQUORS INC. 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)
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
Renew the Following Package Store/Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Smokes & Snacks, Inc. D.b.a Route 28 Lucky Mart
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -SMOKES & SNACKS, INC. d.b.a ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -SMOKES & SNACKS, INC. d.b.a ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART 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).” (second: O'Leary)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Renew the Following Automatic Amusement Device Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -To the Dogs Restaurant Management D.b.a Sports, Spirits and...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT d.b.a SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT d.b.a SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS 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)
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Renew the Following Sunday Entertainments Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Grill 19 Yebba Group, LLC D.b.a Theresa's Prime Grill 19
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENTS LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENTS LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19 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)
Approve and Sign the ABCC Renewal Certification Form
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ABCC RENEWAL CERTIFICATION FORM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ABCC RENEWAL CERTIFICATION FORM. 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)
Amend the Recycling Committee Membership by Adding Three Associate Members for Indefinite Terms
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP BY ADDING THREE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FOR INDEFINITE TERMS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP BY ADDING THREE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FOR INDEFINITE TERMS. 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)
#12 APPOINTMENTS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Process Serving Constables for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2022. (5 Openings) John Firiello (Incumbent) Douglas Labb (Incumbent)...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. (5 OPENINGS) JOHN FIRIELLO (INCUMBENT) DOUGLAS LABB (INCUMBENT) DAVID ROSATI (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (John Firiello, Douglas Labb & David Rosati), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. (5 OPENINGS) JOHN FIRIELLO (INCUMBENT) DOUGLAS LABB (INCUMBENT) DAVID ROSATI (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MRS. GONZALEZ JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MR. WALLNER JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MR. O'LEARY JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MRS. MANUPELLI JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment to the Conservation Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) Lori Mitchener- (Incumbent) Randall Mason- (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) LORI MITCHENER- (INCUMBENT) RANDALL MASON- (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Lori Mitchener & Randall Mason), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) LORI MITCHENER- (INCUMBENT) RANDALL MASON- (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MRS. GONZALEZ LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MR. WALLNER LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MR. O° LEARY LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MRS. MANUPELLI LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
CULTURAL COUNCIL
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Cultural Council_for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) Rebecca M Griffin Frances Toneguzzo
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL_FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) REBECCA M GRIFFIN FRANCES TONEGUZZO
Each member who voted named the same choice (Rebecca M Griffin & Frances Toneguzzo), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL_FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) REBECCA M GRIFFIN FRANCES TONEGUZZO MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MRS. GONZALEZ REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MR. WALLNER REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MR. O'LEARY REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MRS. MANUPELLI REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Historic District Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) -William Birkmaier (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) -WILLIAM BIRKMAIER (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (William Birkmaier), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) -WILLIAM BIRKMAIER (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O' LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MRS. GONZALEZ WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MR. WALLNER WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MR. O'LEARY WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MRS. MANUPELLI WILLIAM BIRKMAIER VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Veterans Event Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) Deborah Aldrich-Incumbent
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH-INCUMBENT
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 NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH-INCUMBENT MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. GONZALEZ DEBORAH ALDRICH MR.WALLNER DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. O'LEARY DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. MANUPELLI DEBORAH ALDRICH VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Recycling Committee for an Indefinite Term (1 Opening) Nick J Amato- Indefinite
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM (1 OPENING) NICK J AMATO- INDEFINITE
Each member who voted named the same choice (Nick J Amato), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM (1 OPENING) NICK J AMATO- INDEFINITE MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NICK J AMATO MRS. GONZALEZ NICK J AMATO MR. WALLNER NICK J AMATO MR. O'LEARY NICK J AMATO MRS. MANUPELLI NICK J AMATO VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
WATER COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Water Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (1 Opening) Joseph Cimino- Incumbent
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE WATER COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) JOSEPH CIMINO- INCUMBENT
Each member who voted named the same choice (Joseph Cimino), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE WATER COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) JOSEPH CIMINO- INCUMBENT MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JOSEPH CIMINO MRS. GONZALEZ JOSEPH CIMINO MR. WALLNER JOSEPH CIMINO MR. O' LEARY JOSEPH CIMINO MRS. MANUPELLI JOSEPH CIMINO VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment & Appointment to the Youth Services Committee for Terms to Expire as Noted. (3 Openings) Jason Slattery-Incumbent December 31, 2024 Jacob...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT & APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS NOTED. (3 OPENINGS) JASON SLATTERY-INCUMBENT DECEMBER 31, 2024 JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN DECEMBER 31, 2024 BEATRIZ VAUTIN DECEMBER 31, 2022
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jason Slattery, Jacob Mullen Bernstein & Beatriz Vautin), 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 YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS NOTED. (3 OPENINGS) JASON SLATTERY-INCUMBENT DECEMBER 31, 2024 JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN DECEMBER 31, 2024 BEATRIZ VAUTIN DECEMBER 31, 2022 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JASON SLATTERY, JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN & BEATRIZ VAUTIN MRS. GONZALEZ JASON SLATTERY, JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN & BEATRIZ VAUTIN MR. WALLNER JASON SLATTERY, JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN & BEATRIZ VAUTIN MR. O'LEARY JASON SLATTERY, JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN & BEATRIZ VAUTIN MRS.MANUPELLI JASON SLATTERY, JACOB MULLEN BERNSTEIN & BEATRIZ VAUTIN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
#14. LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for September, 2021 in the Amount of $14,595.29 as Follows: General $ 8,445.29 Labor $ 4,776.50 20 Elm Street $ 1,373.50 Total $ 14,595.29
MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,595.29 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 8,445.29 LABOR $ 4,776.50 20 ELM STREET $ 1,373.50 TOTAL $ 14,595.29
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,595.29 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 8,445.29 LABOR $ 4,776.50 20 ELM STREET $ 1,373.50 TOTAL $ 14,595.29 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)
#13 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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