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April 22, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Kathryn Manupelli, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 2 - to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (TOWN ADMINISTRATOR) SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES: 01/08/24, 02/12/24, & 03/04/24; VOTES MAY BE TAKEN) AND TO ADMIT HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (TOWN ADMINISTRATOR) SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES: 01/08/24, 02/12/24, & 03/04/24; VOTES MAY BE TAKEN) AND TO ADMIT HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
The Maximum Useful Life of the Departmental Equipment Listed Below to Be Financed with a Portion of the Proceeds of the Borrowing Authorized by the Vote of the Town Passed June 6, 2022 (Article...
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 BORROWING AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSED JUNE 6, 2022 (ARTICLE 17) IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G.L. C.44, §7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: BORROWING MAXIMUM AMOUNT USEFUL PURPOSE LIFE TOWN HALL HVAC SPLIT UNIT $120,000 10 YEARS INSTALATION HAVERHILL/CHESTNUT STREET $480,000 15 YEARS
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 BORROWING AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSED JUNE 6, 2022 (ARTICLE 17) IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G.L. C.44, §7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: BORROWING MAXIMUM AMOUNT USEFUL PURPOSE LIFE TOWN HALL HVAC SPLIT UNIT $120,000 10 YEARS INSTALATION HAVERHILL/CHESTNUT STREET $480,000 15 YEARS MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Sign the May 7, 2024 Regular Town Election Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 7, 2024 REGULAR TOWN ELECTION WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 7, 2024 REGULAR TOWN ELECTION WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve a Change of Manager for the Retail Package Goods Store/All Alcohol Beverages License for Eastgates Wil-Nr, LLC D/B/A Eastgate Liquors at 20c Main Street, from Parth Minesh Patel to Paul...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOODS STORE/ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR EASTGATES WIL-NR, LLC D/B/A EASTGATE LIQUORS AT 20C MAIN STREET, FROM PARTH MINESH PATEL TO PAUL VAN ROBINSON.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOODS STORE/ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR EASTGATES WIL-NR, LLC D/B/A EASTGATE LIQUORS AT 20C MAIN STREET, FROM PARTH MINESH PATEL TO PAUL VAN ROBINSON. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS Next order of business. Receive Recommendations of Capital Improvement Planning.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Recommend to Town Meeting the FY2025 Capital Expenditures as Recommended by the Capital Improvement Planning Committee
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO TOWN MEETING THE FY2025 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO TOWN MEETING THE FY2025 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: Stuto)
Accept the Town of North Reading's Grant of Drainage Easement Located at 0 Wilma Rd with Parcel Id 213/013.0-0000- 0131.0 for the Total Sum of $1,900.00 to North Reading M K, LLC (Grantee) at 260...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S GRANT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 0 WILMA RD WITH PARCEL ID 213/013.0-0000- 0131.0 FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF $1,900.00 TO NORTH READING M K, LLC (GRANTEE) AT 260 MAIN STREET (NORTH READING SUBARU) FOR THE PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS DEPICTED ON THE DRAWING TITLED "PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT AREA FROM THE TOWN OF NORTH READING" DATED JUNE 30, 2023."
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Manupelli
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S GRANT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 0 WILMA RD WITH PARCEL ID 213/013.0-0000- 0131.0 FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF $1,900.00 TO NORTH READING M K, LLC (GRANTEE) AT 260 MAIN STREET (NORTH READING SUBARU) FOR THE PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS DEPICTED ON THE DRAWING TITLED "PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT AREA FROM THE TOWN OF NORTH READING" DATED JUNE 30, 2023." MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 3-2.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
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From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI 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: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
YOUTH SERVICES
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Youth Services Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2027. Elizabeth Rymill
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ELIZABETH RYMILL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Elizabeth Rymill), 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 YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ELIZABETH RYMILL MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ELIZABETH RYMILL MRS. GONZALEZ ELIZABETH RYMILL MR. WALLNER ELIZABETH RYMILL MR. O'LEARY ELIZABETH RYMILL MRS. MANUPELLI ELIZABETH RYMILL VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the December 22, 2023 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 22, 2023 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 22, 2023 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the February 12, 2024 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 12, 2024 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 12, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 2, 2024 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 2, 2024 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 2, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve Legal Bills for March in the Amount of $7,784.75 as Follows: General $ 6,434.25 Labor $ 822.50 20 Elm Street $ 528.00 Total $ 7,784.75
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,784.75 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 6,434.25 LABOR $ 822.50 20 ELM STREET $ 528.00 TOTAL $ 7,784.75
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,784.75 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 6,434.25 LABOR $ 822.50 20 ELM STREET $ 528.00 TOTAL $ 7,784.75 MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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