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Reading Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

April 17, 2018

5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Barry Berman, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey

Absent: Andrew Friedmann, Vanessa Alvarado

Every vote, in order

Proclaim April 8–14, 2018 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Ensminger read the proclamation proclaiming the week of April 8 - 14th Public Safety Telecommunicators Week here in Reading.. With a second from Mr. Halsey the motion passed with a 3- 0- 0 vote.

The minutes say Mr. Ensminger read the proclamation and “With a second from Mr. Halsey the motion passed with a 3- 0- 0 vote.”

From the minutes

“Mr. Ensminger read the proclamation proclaiming the week of April 8 - 14th Public Safety Telecommunicators Week here in Reading.. With a second from Mr. Halsey the motion passed with a 3- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the hearing on 467 Main Street

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on 467 Main Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 3- 0- 0 vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on 467 Main Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 3- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the entrance/ exit location to the Project on Green Street at 43. 7' from the Main Street intersection as required by the Decision, with a 6. 3' deviation from the desired 50'; and that...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the entrance/ exit location to the Project on Green Street at 43. 7' from the Main Street intersection as required by the Decision, with a 6. 3' deviation from the desired 50'; and that the Board of Selectmen grant permission for the Project to have outdoor seating on the sidewalk at the street level of the commercial space conditioned upon any further tenants or occupants applying for an obtaining and Outdoor Dining License pursuant to the Board of Selectmen Policy Section 3. 10; and that the Board of Selectmen approve the Project, at Boghos' expense, to create three on- street parking spaces, which will be fully public and regulated as the Town Of Reading sees fit. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 3- 0- 0 vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the entrance/ exit location to the Project on Green Street at 43. 7' from the Main Street intersection as required by the Decision, with a 6. 3' deviation from the desired 50'; and that the Board of Selectmen grant permission for the Project to have outdoor seating on the sidewalk at the street level of the commercial space conditioned upon any further tenants or occupants applying for an obtaining and Outdoor Dining License pursuant to the Board of Selectmen Policy Section 3. 10; and that the Board of Selectmen approve the Project, at Boghos' expense, to create three on- street parking spaces, which will be fully public and regulated as the Town Of Reading sees fit. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 3- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Change of D/ B/ A and Corporate Structure of the Wine and Malt, General On Premise License for The Art Lounge on Haven located at 78 Haven Street, Reading, MA

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Change of D/ B/ A and Corporate Structure of the Wine and Malt, General On Premise License for The Art Lounge on Haven located at 78 Haven Street, Reading, MA.. The motion was seconded by- Mr.- Halsey and approved with- a- 3- 0- 0-vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Change of D/ B/ A and Corporate Structure of the Wine and Malt, General On Premise License for The Art Lounge on Haven located at 78 Haven Street, Reading, MA.. The motion was seconded by- Mr.- Halsey and approved with- a- 3- 0- 0-vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Ensminger made a motion to adjourn at 8: 42 PM, second by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 3- 0- 0 vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Ensminger made a motion to adjourn at 8: 42 PM, second by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 3- 0- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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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