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November 18, 2024
16 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Leary arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 7 - to Comply with, or Act Under the Authority of, Any General or Special Law or Federal Grant-In-Aid Requirements (MGL Chapter...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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 DATE(S): 11/04/24
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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 DATE(S): 11/04/24 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Votes of the Board as Prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and Presented to This Meeting, Which Votes, Among Other Things, Formally Award the Bond Anticipation Notes to the Low Bidder...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE VOTES OF THE BOARD AS PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING, WHICH VOTES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FORMALLY AWARD THE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES TO THE LOW BIDDER DETERMINED AT A COMPETITIVE SALE HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024, AND ESTABLISH THE TERMS THEREOF. THE FORMAL TERMS OF THE VOTES PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND APPROVED BY THIS MOTION SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE MINUTES OF THE THIS MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE VOTES OF THE BOARD AS PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING, WHICH VOTES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FORMALLY AWARD THE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES TO THE LOW BIDDER DETERMINED AT A COMPETITIVE SALE HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024, AND ESTABLISH THE TERMS THEREOF. THE FORMAL TERMS OF THE VOTES PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND APPROVED BY THIS MOTION SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE MINUTES OF THE THIS MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 PASSED (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
The Community Planning Commission and Select Board Jointly Appoint One of the Following: Steven Correale Mathew Martin Brian McAuliffe, Edward Sheehan to Fill a Vacancy Created by a Resignation...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND SELECT BOARD JOINTLY APPOINT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: STEVEN CORREALE MATHEW MARTIN BRIAN MCAULIFFE, EDWARD SHEEHAN TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY A RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON THE DATE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION ON MAY 6, 2025. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFERRED CANDIDATE)
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO EDWARD SHEEHAN MRS. GONZALEZ EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. WALLNER MATHEW MARTIN MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. PEARCE EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. RUDLOFF EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. GRIFFIN EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. MURPHY EDWARD SHEEHAN"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 7-1.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND SELECT BOARD JOINTLY APPOINT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: STEVEN CORREALE MATHEW MARTIN BRIAN MCAULIFFE, EDWARD SHEEHAN TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY A RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON THE DATE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION ON MAY 6, 2025. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFERRED CANDIDATE) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR.WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO EDWARD SHEEHAN MRS. GONZALEZ EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. WALLNER MATHEW MARTIN MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. PEARCE EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. RUDLOFF EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. GRIFFIN EDWARD SHEEHAN MR. MURPHY EDWARD SHEEHAN VOTE: 7-1 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Approve the Retiree Health Insurance for 2025 as Indicated in the "Recommended" Column of the Attached Summary
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 2025 AS INDICATED IN THE "RECOMMENDED" COLUMN OF THE ATTACHED SUMMARY.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 2025 AS INDICATED IN THE "RECOMMENDED" COLUMN OF THE ATTACHED SUMMARY. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 PASSED (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the First Reading of the Utility Installations and Small Wireless Facilities
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES.
Yes: Gonzalez, Stuto, WallnerNo: MasseThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 3-1 PASSED (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
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Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, StutoNo: WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Motion failed for lack of second. Voted on the first motion to recess VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 3-1 PASSED (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Gonzalez)
Authorize the Town Administrator to Coordinate the Town's Application for the State Municipal Vulnerability Program 2.0
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO COORDINATE THE TOWN'S APPLICATION FOR THE STATE MUNICIPAL VULNERABILITY PROGRAM 2.0.
Yes: O'Leary, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, MasseAbstained: Stuto
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO COORDINATE THE TOWN'S APPLICATION FOR THE STATE MUNICIPAL VULNERABILITY PROGRAM 2.0. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSTAIN MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 2-2 FAILED (1-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Appove and Sign the Chapter 59 Section 38d "Income and Expense" Penalty Letter and to Direct the Town Administrator to Submit the Letter to the State Delegation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOVE AND SIGN THE CHAPTER 59 SECTION 38D "INCOME AND EXPENSE" PENALTY LETTER AND TO DIRECT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT THE LETTER TO THE STATE DELEGATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOVE AND SIGN THE CHAPTER 59 SECTION 38D "INCOME AND EXPENSE" PENALTY LETTER AND TO DIRECT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT THE LETTER TO THE STATE DELEGATION. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Second Reading of the Licensing - Civil Fingerprinting Policy and to Incorporate Said Policy as Section 1.22.of the Policies of the Select Board
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE LICENSING - CIVIL FINGERPRINTING POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE SAID POLICY AS SECTION 1.22.OF THE POLICIES OF THE SELECT BOARD.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE LICENSING - CIVIL FINGERPRINTING POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE SAID POLICY AS SECTION 1.22.OF THE POLICIES OF THE SELECT BOARD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Second Reading of the Flag Policy and to Include the Town Hall Flag into This Policy and to Incorporate Said Policy as Section 7.14 of the Policies of the Select Board
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE FLAG POLICY AND TO INCLUDE THE TOWN HALL FLAG INTO THIS POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE SAID POLICY AS SECTION 7.14 OF THE POLICIES OF THE SELECT BOARD.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE FLAG POLICY AND TO INCLUDE THE TOWN HALL FLAG INTO THIS POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE SAID POLICY AS SECTION 7.14 OF THE POLICIES OF THE SELECT BOARD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the November 4, 2024 Meeting and to Amend Adding as Discussed for Adding Free Cash/Arpa Funds Designation That Mr. Masse and Mr. Wallner Suggested
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2024 MEETING AND TO AMEND ADDING AS DISCUSSED FOR ADDING FREE CASH/ARPA FUNDS DESIGNATION THAT MR. MASSE AND MR. WALLNER SUGGESTED.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2024 MEETING AND TO AMEND ADDING AS DISCUSSED FOR ADDING FREE CASH/ARPA FUNDS DESIGNATION THAT MR. MASSE AND MR. WALLNER SUGGESTED. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Cultural Council for Term to Expire December 31, 2026. (Roll Call Naming Preferred Candidate) Anne Lundell (Full)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFERRED CANDIDATE) ANNE LUNDELL (FULL)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Anne Lundell), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFERRED CANDIDATE) ANNE LUNDELL (FULL) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Liaison Mr. Wallner approved and recommended the nomination VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ANNE LUNDELL MRS. GONZALEZ ANNE LUNDELL MR. WALLNER ANNE LUNDELL MR. O'LEARY ANNE LUNDELL MR. MASSE ANNE LUNDELL VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Conservation Commission for Term to Expire December 31, 2024. (Roll Call Naming Preferred Candidate) George Ganglani (Full)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFERRED CANDIDATE) GEORGE GANGLANI (FULL)
Each member who voted named the same choice (George Ganglani), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFERRED CANDIDATE) GEORGE GANGLANI (FULL) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Liaison Mr. O'Leary approved and recommended the nomination VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GEORGE GANGLANI MRS. GONZALEZ GEORGE GANGLANI MR. WALLNER GEORGE GANGLANI MR. O'LEARY GEORGE GANGLANI MR. MASSE GEORGE GANGLANI VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Historical Commission for Terms to Expire December 31, 2025. (Roll Call Naming Prefrred Candidate(S)) (Two Openings) Matthew Page...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFRRED CANDIDATE(S)) (TWO OPENINGS) MATTHEW PAGE (FULL) KIM ZECHER (FULL)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Matthew Page & Kim Zecher), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL NAMING PREFRRED CANDIDATE(S)) (TWO OPENINGS) MATTHEW PAGE (FULL) KIM ZECHER (FULL) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Liaison Mr. Wallner approved and recommended the nominations VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MATTHEW PAGE & KIM ZECHER MRS. GONZALEZ MATTHEW PAGE & KIM ZECHER MR. WALLNER MATTHEW PAGE & KIM ZECHER MR. O'LEARY MATTHEW PAGE & KIM ZECHER MR. MASSE MATTHEW PAGE & KIM ZECHER VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve Legal Bills for September in the Amount of $27,113.80 as Follows: General $ 24,394.30 Labor $ 2,719.50 Total $ 27,113.80
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,113.80 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 24,394.30 LABOR $ 2,719.50 TOTAL $ 27,113.80
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,113.80 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 24,394.30 LABOR $ 2,719.50 TOTAL $ 27,113.80 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a brief discussion about the legal bills, with one member expressing concern about mileage charges for town council travel. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
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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