MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 27, 2018
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Arena, Barry Berman, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey, Andrew Friedmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Issue certificates of recognition to Dan Princic, Chris Ritondo and Kathy Kinney
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen issue certificates of recognition to Dan Princic, Chris Ritondo and Kathy Kinney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen issue certificates of recognition to Dan Princic, Chris Ritondo and Kathy Kinney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Issue certificate of recognition to Bryan W Doucette. and Benjamin 3 House
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen issue certificate of recognition to Bryan W Doucette. and Benjamin 3 House. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen issue certificate of recognition to Bryan W Doucette. and Benjamin 3 House. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Close the hearing on setting the FY19 water, sewer and storm water rates
Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing on setting the FY19 water, sewer and storm water rates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0, vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing on setting the FY19 water, sewer and storm water rates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0, vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Set the FY2O19 water rate at $ 10 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20 effective with the December, 2018 billing; Moved to set the FY2019 sewer rate at $ 10. 17 per 100 cubic...
Mr. Ensminger moved to set the FY2O19 water rate at $ 10 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20 effective with the December, 2018 billing; Moved to set the FY2019 sewer rate at $ 10. 17 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20. 34 effective with the December, 2018 billing; And moved to set the Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2018 billing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to set the FY2O19 water rate at $ 10 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20 effective with the December, 2018 billing; Moved to set the FY2019 sewer rate at $ 10. 17 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20. 34 effective with the December, 2018 billing; And moved to set the Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2018 billing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Friedmann)
Close the hearing regarding the loading zone request for Sanborn Street
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing regarding the loading zone request for Sanborn Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing regarding the loading zone request for Sanborn Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Approve the loading zone request on Sanborn Street as presented
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the loading zone request on Sanborn Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the loading zone request on Sanborn Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
Close the hearing on the Board of Selectmen Policies, Article 1 General Operating Procedures
Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing on the Board of Selectmen Policies, Article 1 General Operating Procedures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing on the Board of Selectmen Policies, Article 1 General Operating Procedures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 1 General Operating procedures as amended
Mr. Ensminger moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 1 General Operating procedures as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to approve the Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 1 General Operating procedures as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
Close the hearing regarding Sunday Hours at the Birch Meadow Field
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing regarding Sunday Hours at the Birch Meadow Field. Mr. Berman seconded the motion and it passed with a 4- 0- 0 vote.
Yes: Arena, Berman, Ensminger, FriedmannThe minutes say “Mr. Halsey recused himself as he also sits on the Reading Little League Softball Board.” John Halsey is not shown voting; the count (4-0-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing regarding Sunday Hours at the Birch Meadow Field. Mr. Berman seconded the motion and it passed with a 4- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Approve the Sunday Hours at Birch Meadow Field as presented
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Sunday Hours at Birch Meadow Field as presented. Mr. Berman seconded the motion and it was approved with a 4- 0- 0 vote.
Yes: Arena, Berman, Ensminger, FriedmannThe minutes say “Mr. Halsey recused himself as he also sits on the Reading Little League Softball Board.” John Halsey is not shown voting; the count (4-0-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Sunday Hours at Birch Meadow Field as presented. Mr. Berman seconded the motion and it was approved with a 4- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Approve the Change of D/ B/ A for an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Ristorante Pavarotti at 601 Main Street, Reading, MA
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Change of D/ B/ A for an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Ristorante Pavarotti at 601 Main Street, Reading, MA. Mr. Berman Seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Change of D/ B/ A for an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Ristorante Pavarotti at 601 Main Street, Reading, MA. Mr. Berman Seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger)
Go into Executive Session at 10: 45 PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session at 10: 45 PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to reconvene in Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and the following roll call vote was taken: Halsey - Yes Ensminger - Yes Arena - Yes Berman - Yes Friedmann - Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session at 10: 45 PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to reconvene in Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and the following roll call vote was taken: Halsey - Yes Ensminger - Yes Arena - Yes Berman - Yes Friedmann - Yes.” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
From the Reading Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Public Records Archive (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: Reading Patch candidate profiles, courtesy of the candidates (Melissa Murphy, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley), and The Reading Post candidacy announcements (Karen Rose-Gillis, Sal Bramante). The town’s website has no member photos.
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